Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom
Atari 2600 · 1983
About this game
Following the events of the previous game , N.E.O. the New Earth Organization, has gained some notoriety for defeating the forces of R.A.M., The Russo-American Mercantile.
Because of this, the heroes of that mission are sent to diplomatic talks on Venus and N.E.O. stands to recruit a powerful new ally.
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However it isn't long before trouble starts, and an assassination attempt is planned against the Venusian minister.
This is only the beginning of a plot embroiled with the mysterious Matrix Device, which can turn matter into energy.
Naturally these adventures will take the NEO agents all over the solar system.
Matrix Cubed is an RPG navigated in first person for most places but with an overhead view for combat and ship navigation.
Players will create (or import) a party of up to six characters and assign statistics, abilities and equipment.
Players move their party in a first person maze of corridors, open area and rooms.
Certain encounters will allow the player to make choices based on the party skills.
In the case of combat, the player and enemy forces each have a turn, controlled on an overhead map.
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 Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €102.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.87 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €113.10 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.18 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.04 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €101.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.60 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.84 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €101.63 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €101.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, 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 Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom worth?
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom for Atari 2600 is currently worth €21.18 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom rare?
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom 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 Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom?
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.
Is Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom is currently worth €21.18 loose, versus €17.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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