Crossbow
Atari 2600 · 1983
About this game
Humanity has established colonies on the moon, Mars, and several of the larger asteroids.
Earth's sky is dotted with space habitats, and the spaceways are always busy.
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As usual, there is the urgent need for energy to power this advanced civilization; one of the primary sources of that energy is quantum black holes.
In Starcross , you are a miner of black holes, scouring the asteroid belt in your one-man survey ship.
Finding and harnessing a single black hole can make a person's fortune.
It's a lonely business, fraught with the known and unknown hazards of space.
You've equipped your ship, the M.C.S.
STARCROSS, with the best gear you could afford.
You've put everything into this venture, and though you've tried before, you somehow sense that this time will be different.
The ship's computer handles the functions of navigation and routine maintenance.
You watch the sophisticated mass detector as it unceasingly scans the vicinity for uncharted masses.
To assuage the tedium of your long trip, you browse through the compact tape library, a compendium of human knowledge and culture.
But the drone of the ship gradually lulls you into a deep sleep.
As you sleep, you dream of the riches which would be yours if your search for a quantum black hole is successful.
Little do you suspect that the alarm on your mass detector is about to jolt you out of your dream - but not to grapple with the long-sought black hole.
Your quest has taken an unexpected turn, for you are destined to rendezvous with a gargantuan alien spaceship from the outer fringes of the galaxy.
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 Crossbow 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 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €175.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.93 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.70 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.65 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.33 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.29 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.91 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.91 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.68 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Crossbow, 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 Crossbow worth?
Crossbow for Atari 2600 is currently worth €17.80 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Crossbow rare?
Crossbow 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 Crossbow?
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 Crossbow worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Crossbow is currently worth €17.80 loose, versus €15.29 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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