Dark Cavern
Atari 2600 · 1982
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 Dark Cavern 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 | €6.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.93 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €23.48 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.42 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €37.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.16 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Dark Cavern, 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 Dark Cavern worth?
Dark Cavern for Atari 2600 is currently worth €8.42 loose, €37.67 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dark Cavern rare?
Dark Cavern 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 Dark Cavern?
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 Dark Cavern, loose is €8.42 and CIB is €37.67 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dark Cavern worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dark Cavern is currently worth €8.42 loose, versus €7.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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