Switchblade
Commodore 64 · 1989
About this game
Switchblade is a computer platform game developed by Core Design and released by Gremlin Graphics in 1989.
The player guides the protagonist, Hiro, through a flip-screen platform environment with a subterranean setting.
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Unexplored areas of the screen are obscured from view until the player character enters them.
A sequel, Switchblade II was released in 1991.
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 Switchblade 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 Switchblade 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 1989.
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €129.35 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Switchblade, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore 64 titles.
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 Switchblade worth?
Switchblade for Commodore 64 is currently worth €129.35 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Switchblade rare?
Switchblade has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore 64 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Switchblade?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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