1942: The Pacific Air War
PC · 1993
About this game
1942: The Pacific Air War is a flight simulation set in World War II, more specifically the Pacific War between Japan and the United States.
The focus is on the realistic simulation of the ten aircraft.
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This means for instance that there is no indicator for ammo.
The game features several missions which can be either played independently from each other or in two campaigns for the United States or Japan.
The goals are mostly to liberate an area, to defend an area or to destroy a specific target.
The special feature of this game is that it also can be played as a strategy game.
On an overhead map, the player gets presented with the position of all aircraft and they can order their troops around.
The player can take control over any aircraft they wish to and switch between both modes instantly.
They can also record their performance and cut small movies with different camera angles out of them.
About PC
PC gaming spans over four decades, from early DOS titles to today's massive Steam and digital-storefront libraries. Because "PC" covers everything from 1990s CD-ROM releases to current AAA titles, it's the single largest platform by game count on Gamevaro. For collectors, PC gaming splits into two very different worlds: physical big-box releases from the 1990s and 2000s (increasingly collectible, especially complete-in-box with original manuals and inserts) and the modern digital library, which Gamevaro tracks for portfolio and spending purposes even though it has no resale market.
Gamevaro tracks 1942: The Pacific Air War for PC 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 1942: The Pacific Air War 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 PC release dates back to 1993.
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-14 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-13 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-12 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-11 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-10 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-09 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-08 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-07 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-06 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-05 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-04 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-03 | New (sealed) | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-02 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-08-01 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-31 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-30 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-29 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-28 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-27 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-26 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-25 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-24 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-23 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-22 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-21 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-20 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €1.04 |
| 2026-07-19 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €1.04 |
| 2026-07-18 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €1.04 |
| 2026-07-17 | Sealed / New | OTHER | €1.04 |
Rarity & condition
No market sales have been tracked yet for 1942: The Pacific Air War — this could mean it rarely changes hands, or simply that Gamevaro hasn't recorded a sale for it yet. Be the first to add it to your collection.
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 1942: The Pacific Air War worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for 1942: The Pacific Air War (PC) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is 1942: The Pacific Air War rare?
No market sales have been tracked yet for 1942: The Pacific Air War, which could mean it rarely changes hands or that Gamevaro simply hasn't recorded a sale for it yet.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for 1942: The Pacific Air War?
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.
