Cosmic Ark
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
The interstellar pilot and Casanova-wannabe Rex Nebular is hired by Colonel Stone for a hefty sum to travel to a distant planet and retrieve a vase that supposedly holds great sentimental value to him.
On the way Rex's ship is attacked and he crash-lands on a mysterious planet.
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Further inspection reveals that this planet is inhabited solely by women; in a terrible war between sexes, the female population annihilated the male one with biological weapons, and is now artificially procreating with a device called the Gender Bender.
Rex is soon captured by the planet's cruel elite forces and must find a way to escape while preserving his virility.
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender is a puzzle-solving adventure game with light erotic and comedy elements, somewhat influenced by Leisure Suit Larry and Space Quest series.
The interface resembles the one used in most LucasArts games of the time period: the player chooses verbs from a menu at the bottom on the screen, interacting with objects on screen.
Some collected items have their own, unique actions that can be performed with them that are not available on a general list of possible actions.
Most of the puzzles are inventory-based.
The game is linear but some goals may be achieved in different ways.
There is no way to get stuck - the game does not allow the player to progress further beyond specific moments without all the needed objects or actions.
Three difficulty levels are available what makes some puzzles more or less complex - in the easiest difficult level some actions are not required or/and some objects may not exist at all.
The game has four different endings and only one of them is a happy one.
The endings depend on the actions the player did (or did not do) in the final section of the game.
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 Cosmic Ark 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 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €83.42 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.63 |
| 2026-07-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €52.92 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.27 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.36 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €21.19 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €83.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.88 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €83.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €83.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Cosmic Ark, 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 Cosmic Ark worth?
Cosmic Ark for Atari 2600 is currently worth €14.27 loose, €21.19 complete in box, and €52.92 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cosmic Ark rare?
Cosmic Ark 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 Cosmic Ark?
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 Cosmic Ark, loose is €14.27 and CIB is €21.19 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Cosmic Ark worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Cosmic Ark is currently worth €14.27 loose, versus €11.39 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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