Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did you know there are multiple cartridge variations of Broderbund's Choplifter for the Commodore 64? In this video, I compare three original cartridge releases, examining shell styles, label variations, and the original packaging to see how this classic Commodore 64 game evolved over time.

Along the way, we'll take a closer look at the factory box, instruction manual, software registration card, and even a Broderbund Superstar Developer application that was included with one of the releases.

Question for you: Which of the three cartridges do you think was the original first release? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: Commodore 64 Broderbund Choplifter Cartridge Variations
00:18 First Choplifter Cartridge: Embossed Broderbund Logo Above Label
00:43 Second Choplifter Cartridge: Silver Label with Blue Choplifter Spine Text
01:09 Third Choplifter Cartridge: Silver Label with Orange Choplifter Spine Text
01:45 Choplifter Box: An Action Game by Dan Gorlin
02:21 Choplifter Instruction Manual
02:53 Commodore Software Registration Card
03:23 Broderbund Superstar Developer Application
03:46 Comparing All Three Choplifter Cartridge Variations
04:17 All Three Cartridges Use the Same ROM Code
04:27 Which Cartridge Belongs in the Factory Box?
04:36 Final Thoughts & Outro
04:45 Easter Egg from 2018

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