Guide to the Historical Game Collection M2080

Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2017
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Historical game collection
Identifier/Call Number: M2080
Physical Description: 5 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1982-2009
Abstract: Collection of video games, including games made by Sega, Nintendo, Atari, and others.

Content Description

A collection of historical games and software. Includes video games and software for the Sega Genesis 32X, Sega Master System, Nintendo Super Famicom, Sega Saturn (NTSC-J), Nintendo Dsi (NTSC-U/C), Nintendo Family Computer, Atari 5200 Super System, various computer systems, and more. Most of the games and software are accompanied by their packaging and/or user manuals. A few games are preview copies. The collection also includes a few press kits.
The games have been listed as new accessions are added and are not in any particular order. Furthur accruals are expected.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], Historical game collection (M2080). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; 2015-2017. Accessions 2015-080, 2016-002, 2016-003, 2016-014, 2016-097, 2016-121, 2016-122 and 2017-206.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research. Games are not available for playing, but the media and accompanying materials may be examined for research purposes. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Conditions Governing Use

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Computer games -- History.

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Doom 1993-1994

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Land of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse 1992

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F-Zero 1990

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Virtual Fighter 1993-1994

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System Flaw 2009

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ゼルダの伝説 = Zeruda no Densetsu 1986

box 2

Timothy Leary's Mind Mirror 1986

box 2

Mario Bros. Atari 5200 Super System game 1983

box 2

Orbital Mech manual and 3.5 inch floppy disk 1986

box 2

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back game cartridge by Parker Brothers 1982

box 3

The Zork Anthology compact disc for DOS/Macintosh 1994

box 3

Baldur's Gate II game for Mac 2000

box 4

Pac-Man for the Atari 5200 1982

box 4

RealSports Tennis for the Atari 5200, plus manual 1983

box 4

Donkey Kong for the Atari 7800 Copyright 1981, 1983, Nintendo; Copyright 1988, Atari Corporation.

box 4

Blue Lightning for the Atari Lynx Copyright 1989, Epyx, Inc. Lic. to Atari Corporation.

carton 5

Dogz: Your Computer Pet

Abstract: 18 games or software media including: TETRIS; Dogz: Your Computer Pet; Shanghai (no software included); IBM Storyboard Plus; Lemmings; Halo: Combat Evolved; Macintosh System Software 7.0; Sid Meier's Civilization; Full Spectrum Warrior; Afterlife: The Last Word in Sims; 3D Landscape; Monkey Island 2; X-COM UFO Defense; Outside In; Sid Meier's Colonization; Sim City; Amiga Forever Premium Edition 2016; C64 Forever Plus Edition 2016
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C64 Forever Plus Edition 2016

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Amiga Forever Premium Edition 2016

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TETRIS: the Soviet challenge

carton 5

Shanghai (no software included)

carton 5

IBM Storyboard Plus

carton 5

Lemmings

carton 5

Halo: combat evolved

carton 5

Macintosh System Software 7.0

carton 5

Sid Meier's Civilization

carton 5

Sid Meier's Colonization

carton 5

Full Spectrum Warrior

carton 5

Afterlife: the Last Word in Sims

carton 5

3D Landscape

carton 5

Monkey Island 2

carton 5

X-COM UFO Defense

carton 5

Outside In

carton 5

Sim City

box 6

Myst: the surrealistic adventure that will become your world

box 6

Diablo

box 6

Ultima IV: quest of the Avatar

box 7

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier 2005

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America's Army: Special Forces 2003

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Assassin's Creed 2007

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Atari Anthology 2004

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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat 2005

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Bioshock 2007

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Bully 2006

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Chrono Cross 1999

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Conan 2007

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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars 2007

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Counter-Strike: Condition Zero 2004

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The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 2002

box 7

Donkey Kong 64 1999

box 7

Doom 3 2005

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Frank Herbert's Dune 2001

box 8

The Godfather: The Game 2006

box 8

Grand Theft Auto III 2001

box 8

Grand Theft Auto IV 2008

box 8

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2004

box 8

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002

box 8

Halo: Combat Evolved 2001

box 8

Halo 2: Limited Collector's Edition 2004

box 8

Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack 2005

box 8

Halo 3 Limited Edition 2007

box 8

Kingdom Hearts 2002

box 8

Kingdom Hearts II 2005

box 8

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Anniversary (Eidos Press Kit) 2007

box 9

Left Behind: Eternal Forces 2006

box 9

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures 2004

box 9

The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past (Re-release) 1996

box 9

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker 2003

box 9

Mass Effect (Limited Collector's Edition) 2007

box 9

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance 2003

box 9

Metroid Prime 2002

box 9

Minority Report: Everybody Runs 2002

box 10

Paper Mario 2001

box 10

Pokemon Stadium 2000

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Rez 2001

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Spore Creature Creator 2008

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Super Mario Sunshine 2002

box 10

Tabula Rasa 2007

box 10

Tetris 2 (Box Only) 1993

box 10

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 2004

box 10

Army Men Air Attack 2 Press Kit 2000

box 10

Halo 2 for Windows Vista Review Build 2007

box 10

Unreal Tournament (Beta 15 preview disc) 2000

flat-box 11

id Anthology box set (collector's edition); id Anthology for PC/Mac 1996

Physical Description: 0.42 Linear Feet
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The Eye of Judgment