Space Ace: Original Sci-Fi Video Arcade Game PC CD-ROM
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-11. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Space Ace: Original Sci-Fi Video Arcade Game PC CD-ROM is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category, priced around $18.90. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ This is the first truly arcade perfect version of theic Space Ace.
- ✓ Backed by Digital Leisure's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Now completely arcade accurate with the original arcade look! This is the first truly arcade perfect version of the classic Space Ace. Completely re-mastered with stunning MPEG1 video quality the beautiful Don Bluth animation can be played full screen on your PC or within an authentic arcade cabinet window. The evil commander Borf has kidnapped Ace’s girlfriend the beautiful Kimberly and is plotting to enslave the Earth using his dreaded“Infanto Ray” a weapon that changes everyone it blasts into a helpless baby. Armed with only a laser gun, Ace must find and destroy the InfantoRay, rescue…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Space Ace: Original Sci-Fi Video Arcade Game PC CD-ROM using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro software & media category. Digital Leisure's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Key Features
- This is the first truly arcade perfect version of theic Space Ace.
- Completely remastered for CD-ROM Relive the arcade experience with spectacular full screen full motion MPEG 1 Video.
- Multiple levels of difficulty
- Total scene authentication
- "Watch" feature to view without playing Feature-film animation by Don Bluth director of "Anastasia" "The Land Before Time" and "American Tail"
Full Specifications
| Brand | Digital Leisure |
|---|---|
| Rated | Teen |
| Type of item | Personal Computers |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Computer Platform | PC |
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Space Ace: Original Sci-Fi Video Arcade Game PC CD-ROM is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-11. Price and availability subject to change.
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