Encounter at L-5
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
Roger Wilco is one of the most important men on the starship Arcada: he is the janitor! Just when he was doing what he does best (dozing off in a closet), the shrill sound of an alarm penetrated the air.
Arcada is attacked by the evil Sariens! Before Roger realizes what is going on, he discovers that he is the only survivor.
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The Sariens have killed the entire crew and stolen the valuable Star Generator.
Roger's immediate task is to find a way to leave Arcada, which is about to explode in fifteen minutes.
And then he'll have to show the Sariens why they should never mess with brave intergalactic janitors! Space Quest: The Sarien Encounter is a humorous sci-fi adventure game made with Sierra's AGI engine.
The gameplay is similar to that of King's Quest : the player navigates Roger around with arrow keys and interacts with the game world by typing commands.
There are puzzles to solve and plenty of situations where the player will have to use his wit to save Roger from death.
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 Encounter at L-5 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 | €28.93 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.09 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.32 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.30 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Encounter at L-5, 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 Encounter at L-5 worth?
Encounter at L-5 for Atari 2600 is currently worth €12.69 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Encounter at L-5 rare?
Encounter at L-5 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 Encounter at L-5?
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 Encounter at L-5 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Encounter at L-5 is currently worth €12.69 loose, versus €9.60 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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