Decathlon
Atari 2600 · 1983
About this game
Decathlon is a 1-2 player sports game combining ten athletics track and field events.
The game can be played as single events or in a full 10 event competition against the computer or/and a human opponent.
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The competing events in the game are the normal: 100m sprint race, 400m dash, 1500m run, 110m hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw and javelin throw.
Players can select their country (and the opponents) from eight predefined: UK, France, Germany, Austria, USA, Canada, Japan, Taiwan.
The competitors names are not changeable, e.g. 'Tommy' will always compete for the UK.
Only two players (human or computer) compete against each other in every event, so even if in the 1500m run four characters are running on the track; the two extras are just filling out the field, creating a tripping hazard for the two actual competitors.
Each character has a stamina/power that affects his performance, so the player has to keep within the avatars limits, or he gets too tired.
After a single race, the player gets the option of trying again, or ending the event.
In a full decathlon, a points table is filled in as the events progress.
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 Decathlon 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 | €24.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.40 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.99 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.20 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.65 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.43 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.60 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.29 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €144.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Decathlon, 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 Decathlon worth?
Decathlon for Atari 2600 is currently worth €13.65 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Decathlon rare?
Decathlon 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 Decathlon?
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 Decathlon worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Decathlon is currently worth €13.65 loose, versus €10.20 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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