WarGames: Defcon 1
PlayStation · 1998
About this game
Inspired by the 1980s movie about a computer trying to take over the world, this action/strategy game allows you to field either the tanks of human NORAD or the walkers of AI-controlled WOPR, in warzones across the world.
You control one vehicle and can cycle through all the units in your current army at any time, and there are limited commands you can issue to the rest of your army.
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For example, you can tell all the units in your army to follow your vehicle.
However this can be unreliable due to poor pathfinding.
There is a huge range of vehicles available for each army, from reconnaissance jeeps and bikes through heavy tanks and walkers all the way to the really special toys, laser and stealth tanks.
There are air and sea assault troops available as well.
You receive your mission objectives in e-mails sent from mission control (or WOPR itself) which update as you fulfill briefs.
These can be as simple as 'go there, kill that' but sometimes require more complex tasks such as picking up a spy from behind enemy lines, crippling a base's SAM sites to allow an attack from the air, and so on.
One major draw of the game is an enjoyable two-player co-operative mode.
Using a unique split-screen view (split diagonally instead of vertical/horizontal) both players control a vehicle each, and can cycle through the rest.
This can be interesting as one player lends air support while the other storms the AA sites with a tank, for example.
In addition to co-operative mode, there is a head-to-head multiplayer mode available and about 30 levels in the single player mode.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks WarGames: Defcon 1 for PlayStation 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €39.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €39.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.62 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | PAL | €13.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €8.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €39.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €6.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €8.50 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €39.12 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.57 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €6.65 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €39.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.66 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €6.67 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €8.52 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.65 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
WarGames: Defcon 1 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 WarGames: Defcon 1 worth?
WarGames: Defcon 1 for PlayStation is currently worth €13.22 loose, €14.09 complete in box, and €36.08 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is WarGames: Defcon 1 rare?
WarGames: Defcon 1 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 WarGames: Defcon 1?
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 WarGames: Defcon 1, loose is €13.22 and CIB is €14.09 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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