Championship Soccer
Atari 2600 · 1980
About this game
CM2 is a football (known as soccer to some of you) management sim.
Released fall 1995 as the successor of a fine line of various versions of the original Championship Manager, CM2 soon established itself as the benchmark game for football management sims.
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And it's still highly popular.
Despite the fact that the game consists purely of statistics and tables and no graphics at all, it's extremely addictive, and you cannot avoid not getting hooked if you're a footie fanatic.
Boasting endless features and an enormous depth, CM2 is just like managing an own, personal football team from the comfort of your own living room.
Literally every famous and semi-famous player from all around the globe is featured, and it's of course possible to transfer players to and from your squad in your neverending quest for the ultimate line-up.
The game is controlled by solely using the mouse, and the menus don't contain icons or any flashy graphics -- it rather goes for informative and in-your-face text boxes, CM-style.
During matches, explanatory text explains you what happens through use of the same text boxes, and you can of course modify your team just like you want to, and use the tactics of your choice.
If you find that playing with only the English and Scottish leagues somewhat weakens your interest, you'll be pleased to discover that several foreign add-ons or stand-alone games are available.
Once you get addicted, you'll find that you'll spend enormous amounts of time in front of your pc, and you'll get somewhat disappointed when you discover that it's impossible to play any further than 2025.
Trust me, I've been there.
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 Championship Soccer 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 | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.43 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.13 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Championship Soccer, 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 Championship Soccer worth?
Championship Soccer for Atari 2600 is currently worth €8.13 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Championship Soccer rare?
Championship Soccer 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 Championship Soccer?
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 Championship Soccer worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Championship Soccer is currently worth €8.13 loose, versus €6.13 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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