Asteroids (1979)

Asteroids (1979)

Atari 2600 · 1979

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About this game

A compilation of the classic arcade games Asteroids , Pong , and Yars' Revenge brought onto the Game Boy Advance.

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About Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 (1977) was the console that first proved interchangeable game cartridges could sustain a mass-market business, effectively founding the home console industry as we know it. Most common 2600 titles are inexpensive today given how many units and copies were sold, but a small number of extremely rare releases — including several from Atari's own late-era prototype and licensed titles — are among the most valuable cartridges in retro collecting.

Gamevaro tracks Asteroids (1979) for Atari 2600 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 Asteroids (1979) 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 A2600 release dates back to 1979.

Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only
€12.71
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Boxed (CIB)
€15.88
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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only
€10.95
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Boxed (CIB)
€13.14
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Sealed / New
€84.95
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-15 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €10.95 eBay US
2026-07-15 Loose / Item only PAL €12.71 eBay NL
2026-07-15 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €13.14 eBay US
2026-07-15 Boxed (CIB) PAL €15.88 eBay NL
2026-07-15 Sealed / New NTSC-U €84.95 eBay US

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 16% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€10.95) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€12.71) loose. CIB: PAL €15.88, NTSC-U €13.14.
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CIB commands 25% premium
A complete PAL copy (€15.88) costs 25% more than a loose copy (€12.71).

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Asteroids (1979), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 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 Asteroids (1979) worth?

Asteroids (1979) for Atari 2600 is currently worth €12.71 loose, €15.88 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Asteroids (1979) rare?

Asteroids (1979) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Asteroids (1979)?

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 Asteroids (1979), loose is €12.71 and CIB is €15.88 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Asteroids (1979) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Asteroids (1979) is currently worth €12.71 loose, versus €10.95 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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