Hacker

Hacker

Commodore 64 · 1985

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About this game

The player must attempt to hack into the Magma, Ltd. computer system at the beginning of the game by guessing the logon password.

Access can be gained if the player knows the password, which really only ever becomes apparent to the player after gaining access, through another means of entry, to the later stage of the game.

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Typing help or h in the command line would give a clue as to what the valid password is.

Since initial attempts at entry would consist of guessing (and likely failing) access would eventually be granted to the player due a malfunction in the security system, thus allowing the player entry.

Once admittance has been made, the player is then asked to identify various parts of a robot unit, by pointing the cursor at the relevant parts and pressing the fire button.

Most parts of the unit have exotic and technical names, such as "asynchronous data compactor" or "phlamson joint" -- this again, allows for more room of error by initially trying to guessing which part each name belongs to.

Failure to identify each part correctly and without any error, forces the player to take a retest until a 100 percent identification is made, at which point, the player is then allowed to continue.

The player guides this robot, as seen on the Apple II version of the game, through the extensive network of underground tunnels.

The player gains control of the robot which can travel around the globe via secret tunnels, deep within the earth.

The game's text says the robot is powered in some manner by magma.

Before getting far, the player is informed that shredded portions of a secret document containing Magma, Ltd.'s plans for world domination have been stolen.

The player is instructed to retrieve the document by bargaining with the spies who stole it, who are located at various locations throughout the globe.

The player is warned it must be retrieved in order to prevent the US government from thwarting their plans.

At this point, the player's objective is clear: retrieve the strips of the stolen document, but then deliver them to Washington DC.

The robot's tunnel system is extensive, but unmarked, so getting around is initially an exercise in trial and error.

Throughout the globe, there are several cities where the robot can surface and interact with people, primarily the spies who want to bargain for their piece of the evidence.

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About Commodore 64

Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is the best-selling home computer model of all time, with an enormous software library spanning games, productivity tools, and everything in between. C64 game collecting centers on cassette tapes and floppy disks in their original packaging — physical media that's inherently fragile, so complete, working copies from the era are increasingly prized by retro computing collectors.

Gamevaro tracks Hacker for Commodore 64 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

Adding Hacker to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This C64 release dates back to 1985.

Price history

PAL · Loose / Item only
€6.89
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▲ 1.6%
€6.8 €6.8 €6.9 €6.9 06-1807-0607-0907-1307-16

Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only
€6.89
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Boxed (CIB)
€37.50
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Sealed / New
€263.02
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-16 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.50 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Sealed / New PAL €263.02 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Loose / Item only PAL €6.89 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.44 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Sealed / New PAL €262.60 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Loose / Item only PAL €6.88 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Sealed / New PAL €262.47 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Loose / Item only PAL €6.88 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.42 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Loose / Item only PAL €6.88 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.32 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Sealed / New PAL €262.47 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.31 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Loose / Item only PAL €6.87 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Sealed / New PAL €262.35 pricecharting
2026-07-09 Sealed / New PAL €263.07 pricecharting
2026-07-09 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.41 pricecharting
2026-07-09 Loose / Item only PAL €6.89 pricecharting
2026-07-08 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.31 pricecharting
2026-07-08 Sealed / New PAL €262.40 pricecharting
2026-07-08 Loose / Item only PAL €6.87 pricecharting
2026-07-06 Sealed / New PAL €262.05 pricecharting
2026-07-06 Loose / Item only PAL €6.87 pricecharting
2026-07-06 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.26 pricecharting
2026-07-04 Loose / Item only PAL €6.87 pricecharting
2026-07-04 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.26 pricecharting
2026-07-04 Sealed / New PAL €262.05 pricecharting
2026-06-30 Boxed (CIB) PAL €37.35 pricecharting
2026-06-30 Sealed / New PAL €74.52 pricecharting
2026-06-30 Loose / Item only PAL €6.89 pricecharting

Market insights

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Trading near average
Current price €6.89 is close to the average of €6.87 over the tracked period (range: €6.78€6.89).
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CIB commands 444% premium
A complete PAL copy (€37.50) costs 444% more than a loose copy (€6.89). Sealed goes for €263.02.

Rarity & condition

Hacker has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Hacker worth?

Hacker for Commodore 64 is currently worth €6.89 loose, €37.50 complete in box, and €263.02 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Hacker rare?

Hacker has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Hacker?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Hacker, loose is €6.89 and CIB is €37.50 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

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