Defender II
Atari 2600 · 1984
About this game
Defender of the Crown puts the player in the role of one of four Saxon knights in medieval England, in a time where the land is in turmoil as the King is dead and his crown was stolen.
The Saxons and the Normans blame each other and fight for control of England.
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After a short introduction by Robin of Locksley himself, the game starts with a single castle and 10 soldiers at your command.
From there, you have to build your army, take control of additional territories and fight and defeat the three Norman lords - and sometimes your Saxon friends as well.
In addition to the basic 'build your army and conquer your opponents' the game offers several events and options that can be used to fine tune your play style: You may engage in a jousting contest where you have to knock your opponent off his horse, gaining either fame or land, or you can go raid a castle for loot or the hand of a princess, joining your houses and territories.
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 Defender II 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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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.67 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.40 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €70.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.49 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Defender II has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Defender II worth?
Defender II for Atari 2600 is currently worth €70.14 loose, €30.99 complete in box, and €40.56 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Defender II rare?
Defender II has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Defender II?
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 Defender II, loose is €70.14 and CIB is €30.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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