This is one excellent video, really enjoyed it! Just clarifying: these auctions were all *sold* auctions, not just completed listings? Because wow, that blue disk Akalabeth is freaking unbelievable!
Thank you very much for this video, it brings back a lot of good memories. I belonged to a user group named A.U.G.E. (Apple User Group Europe), our chapter had fortnightly meetings, some 50 to 70 people attended them, and there was something new almost everytime we met. I remember utilities such as the Beagle Bros' "Bag of Tricks", "Locksmith" etc. The games of course, and even some naughty stuff such as "Animated Sex Cartoons". I think I should check if my Apple II machines and those old 5.25" floppies still work.
Ah nothing like speculators/resellers artificially inflating the prices of retro games through the roof. Way to ruin a fun hobby collecting these. As for Akalabeth listed at 98k... sigh these resellers are buying/selling to each other to drive up the prices... its not worth it. I bought Ultima 2+3 with box/manuals/cloth map etc. in the early 2000s for $8.
I got the entire series included on CD (including akalabeth) with Ultima 9. Maybe not super collectible, but I didn't pay 100s or 1000s for that like a jive fool.
Given the fragility of floppy disk media, I wonder how many of those game that were sold actually work... but once you get above a certain collector's value, I doubt the bidders have any intention of actually using and playing the games, at least not from the original media.
I actually just received the original ultima 1 CPC and ultima 2 with guide books from my uncle. along with a plethora of historically significant items.
Akalabeth laid the groundwork for Ultima I, and if you look at the orignal Apple II version of Ultima I's code (not the 1988 re-release), the coding for the dungeons (since that is all Akalabeth was, just a dungeon crawler) is the same as Akalabeth. I have the DOS version released in the late 90s in the Ultima Collection...and I'll stick with that.
Good point. A lot of the sellers sold them as-is actually, so these high-spenders are apparently okay with that risk. Did you see the recent Sierra game lot that sold for $4,550? (item: 171122754164) Many of the games were in picture frames, probably never even tested.
The collector's value is in visual condition and completeless of the box, manuals, media, and accessories, not really in the functionality... I've heard of incidents where the game got damaged in shipping, and the buyer had to try to explain to the seller than the box the game came in is worth a lot more than the game itself! So these high-spending collectors probably put the box in a display case and then download a free disk image of the game and play it on an emulator on their PC. :-)
Great video, fun to be reminded of all the great early games and also how valuable some are. I happen to have the original Ultima II (complete set) for Apple II, so may consider listing it for sale soon. Also have originals of: Ultima III (for C-64), Wizardry I (for Apple II), Castle Wolfenstein (C-64), and Infocom's Sorcerer (for C-64). Anyone have any idea re value of any of these?
Has anyone heard of a Apple II Clone of Zork caled Smirk, where you had to get past a Tiger to get some Rubies and kill the Smirk to get some Emeralds?
The list is interesting . Do all of these games have disk copies or roms that can be downloaded from the internet so that they can be played on an emulator?
Try the internet archive. www.archive.org. There is a large apple2 section called 'the 4am collection'. He has a write-up on each title and how he cracked it
I'm so old - shit I need to go visit my parents and see if they still have my old computer shit stored! I had Ultima 1 and 2 in the ziplocks (I think) I bought at a computer show - I also had a crush on Roberta Williams - those were some great games
I had an extensive library of "broken" software for the Apple II, but never played these games. Why anyone would pay collectors prices shows they have more money than......
Not far from the truth. Only a few years ago Apple I's were sold for under $100k. Recently though, there was a low-serial revision 0 Apple II that sold for over $24k. That's right, an "Apple II' not I. Crazy.
There is something much more valuable - memories and fun. But those prices are inflated like Pamela Anderson´s breast. True is, if somebody buys this, it can be sold in the futur for even more. But I don´t have such money. And even if I had - would I buy games for such price? Hell, no! Thanks for really good vid!
living proof that people will spend their money on any old crap, never understood hoarding old crap, not like you can take it with you beyond the grave
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This is one excellent video, really enjoyed it!
Just clarifying: these auctions were all *sold* auctions, not just completed listings? Because wow, that blue disk Akalabeth is freaking unbelievable!
nice list, i feel proud that i know most of the games on this list at least
Wow, growing up in the 70s/80s, I had 90% of these titles...time to check the attic...and basement, and storage facility, and couch. lol
Were you able to retire with the selling?
@@storino03 Sadly, no! But I enjoy console gaming now! :)
@@BFoltyn7 WOW old comment reply. How YOU doing? Thanks for replying 5 years later t_t
@@storino03 lol, I went down an Apple ][ rabbit hole and found this old post! Times are crazy, but I'm glad we're still here, and playing games!
@@BFoltyn7 Yes likewise :)
There was a version of Universal Military Simulator that saw a limited release for the Apple IIGS. By limited I mean 2-3 copies. Now that is rare!
Did not know there was vintage software commanding such high prices.
Ah okay. Still, some seriously wild prices for those others too, never seen an A2 game go for more than 2k
Moon Patrol
Hard Hat Mac
Oregon Trail
Sherwood Forest
and everyone's favorite ... Lemonade Stand
Thank you very much for this video, it brings back a lot of good memories. I belonged to a user group named A.U.G.E. (Apple User Group Europe), our chapter had fortnightly meetings, some 50 to 70 people attended them, and there was something new almost everytime we met. I remember utilities such as the Beagle Bros' "Bag of Tricks", "Locksmith" etc. The games of course, and even some naughty stuff such as "Animated Sex Cartoons". I think I should check if my Apple II machines and those old 5.25" floppies still work.
Ah nothing like speculators/resellers artificially inflating the prices of retro games through the roof. Way to ruin a fun hobby collecting these. As for Akalabeth listed at 98k... sigh these resellers are buying/selling to each other to drive up the prices... its not worth it. I bought Ultima 2+3 with box/manuals/cloth map etc. in the early 2000s for $8.
I got the entire series included on CD (including akalabeth) with Ultima 9. Maybe not super collectible, but I didn't pay 100s or 1000s for that like a jive fool.
Nice. I have to admit, I wasn't familiar with some of these games until I saw how much they were selling for!
The Microzine games, like Crickety Manor, are rare and sought after. All these Twistaplot games on the Apple IIe actually.
Great video. Would have like to see more in game graphics.
Given the fragility of floppy disk media, I wonder how many of those game that were sold actually work... but once you get above a certain collector's value, I doubt the bidders have any intention of actually using and playing the games, at least not from the original media.
Oh Ultima, how I loved (love) thee.
I actually just received the original ultima 1 CPC and ultima 2 with guide books from my uncle. along with a plethora of historically significant items.
Thanks! All were sold listings except the blue disk which received 12 offers but I'm unsure if it sold to the best offer.
Awesome vid! What are signs to check for when buying second hand floppys to make sure they will still function?
Fascinating!
Akalabeth laid the groundwork for Ultima I, and if you look at the orignal Apple II version of Ultima I's code (not the 1988 re-release), the coding for the dungeons (since that is all Akalabeth was, just a dungeon crawler) is the same as Akalabeth.
I have the DOS version released in the late 90s in the Ultima Collection...and I'll stick with that.
You'll probably enjoy my "Apple Games Disassembly Project - Ultima 1"
groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.sys.apple2/2NHj_6azS_g
just picked up a lot of 980 floppy disks of the 3inch varient, and at least 20 5.25s that are for the the apple 2
"Hard not to overstate"?
For anyone wanting the Atari 400/800 version of Softporn Adventure, it is on ebay for $2,500.
Absolutely amazing prices. Thanks for this.
$100,000 game? Wow. Worth more than an original Apple I.
And NES Collectors complain that Lil Samson and Stadium events is "rare". XD
Good point. A lot of the sellers sold them as-is actually, so these high-spenders are apparently okay with that risk. Did you see the recent Sierra game lot that sold for $4,550? (item: 171122754164) Many of the games were in picture frames, probably never even tested.
awesome video!
The collector's value is in visual condition and completeless of the box, manuals, media, and accessories, not really in the functionality... I've heard of incidents where the game got damaged in shipping, and the buyer had to try to explain to the seller than the box the game came in is worth a lot more than the game itself! So these high-spending collectors probably put the box in a display case and then download a free disk image of the game and play it on an emulator on their PC. :-)
Great video, fun to be reminded of all the great early games and also how valuable some are.
I happen to have the original Ultima II (complete set) for Apple II, so may consider listing it for sale soon. Also have originals of: Ultima III (for C-64), Wizardry I (for Apple II), Castle Wolfenstein (C-64), and Infocom's Sorcerer (for C-64). Anyone have any idea re value of any of these?
Depends on condition, if 100% complete, not just the games themselves.
You should do an update. Prices have exploded the last 2-3 years...
Has anyone heard of a Apple II Clone of Zork caled Smirk, where you had to get past a Tiger to get some Rubies and kill the Smirk to get some Emeralds?
The list is interesting . Do all of these games have disk copies or roms that can be downloaded from the internet so that they can be played on an emulator?
Try the internet archive.
www.archive.org. There is a large apple2 section called 'the 4am collection'. He has a write-up on each title and how he cracked it
I'm so old - shit I need to go visit my parents and see if they still have my old computer shit stored! I had Ultima 1 and 2 in the ziplocks (I think) I bought at a computer show - I also had a crush on Roberta Williams - those were some great games
Did you find them? They get crazy prices on ebay :)
Thank God for dos box.
I had an extensive library of "broken" software for the Apple II, but never played these games. Why anyone would pay collectors prices shows they have more money than......
And then there are those "collectors" that say what they have is rare _______
Not far from the truth. Only a few years ago Apple I's were sold for under $100k. Recently though, there was a low-serial revision 0 Apple II that sold for over $24k. That's right, an "Apple II' not I. Crazy.
I wish I had 90k to blow on a floppy disk lmao
Akalabeth was the first game I attempted to pirate on the Apple ][. Ended up destroying it.
I recently came across Cranston Manor with the gold label and original sleeve. Anyone interested?
Instead of spending so much, you should just copy that floppy!
Chris Payne - Cold War.
How about in 2015? :P
There is something much more valuable - memories and fun.
But those prices are inflated like Pamela Anderson´s breast. True is, if somebody buys this, it can be sold in the futur for even more. But I don´t have such money. And even if I had - would I buy games for such price? Hell, no!
Thanks for really good vid!
So no games for the apple II
I think my friends with Apple ]['s had hacked versions of all these games.
I got $5500 for my copy of #1
President elect 1981 supposed to be rare
Rarity + High Demand = $$$$$$$$$$$
then I have a lot of zorks, lol
Rubbish! Prince of Persia isn't on the list, neither are Pirates 🤨
living proof that people will spend their money on any old crap, never understood hoarding old crap, not like you can take it with you beyond the grave
are yall shitnigm e with these prices
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