Commando Raid
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
In the near future, the military has created an advance computerized combat simulation, which allowed participants to be trained in various forms of combat throughout human history.
However, a programmer working for a corporation that seeks the downfall of the simulation developers infects the system with a virus.
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This virus creates a dimensional vortex that threatens to swallow the entire world.
Stanley Opar, a member of S.A.V.E (Special Action for Virus Elimination) enters the vortex with one goal: destroy the virus before the universe ceases to exist.
Time Commando is an action game with light puzzle-solving elements.
The player character travels to eight different time periods: Prehistoric, Roman Empire, Feudal Japan, Medieval, Conquistador, Wild West, Modern Wars, and Future.
Each era has its own characteristic enemies and sets of weapons: for example, Stanley fights with rocks and bone knives in the Prehistoric era, switching to shurikens and katanas in Japan, revolvers and shotguns in the Wild West, laser pistols in the future, etc.
Most of the time in the game is spent fighting enemies.
Character navigation and combat resemble those of Alone in the Dark .
The navigation is character- rather than camera-based, similarly to survival horror games.
During combat, Stanley has three attack moves at his disposal, as well as a blocking move.
Part of the challenge relies on choosing the right weapons against particular enemies.
Stanley starts with a small life bar that can be increased by picking up life power-ups, as well as multiple lives.
Time limit is imposed on each level.
To lower the countdown, the player has to deposit computer chips collected throughout the levels in special orb pools.
The game utilizes animated pre-rendered sequences to represent locations, and polygonal models for the characters.
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 Commando Raid 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.93 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.13 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.61 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.54 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.79 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €19.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Commando Raid, 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 Commando Raid worth?
Commando Raid for Atari 2600 is currently worth €10.79 loose, €19.07 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Commando Raid rare?
Commando Raid 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 Commando Raid?
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 Commando Raid, loose is €10.79 and CIB is €19.07 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Commando Raid worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Commando Raid is currently worth €10.79 loose, versus €9.61 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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