Football
Atari 2600 · 1978
About this game
Football! has five players to each side playing a three minutes game.
A number on the top of the field displays the number of downs and serves as a yardage marker.
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A touchdown scores 7 points while a field goal scores 3 points.
The offense has 6 different running/passing option plays available.
Additionally, there's a field goal-play option (play #7) and a punt-play option (play #8).
The defense has a selection of plays to neutralize the offense's action.
The plays are selected using the directional stick to the right position, as follows (where "C" represents the central position): ``` 8 1 2 \ | / 7 - C - 3 / | \ 6 5 4 ``` After selecting their respective plays, the offense player hikes the ball to the quarterback with the action button.
The quarterback has a running or passing option in all plays except for #7 and #8.
The direction of pass is controlled by the directional stick.
Defensive players will follow the ball automatically.
The game has two options of speed levels: Collegiate level (selected by pressing "1") and Pro level (selected by pressing "2").
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 Football 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €88.88 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.75 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.54 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.68 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.57 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.87 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €89.10 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.75 |
| 2026-07-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €16.94 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €9.59 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €14.02 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €10.60 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.43 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €88.96 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €88.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.43 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.68 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Football, 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 Football worth?
Football for Atari 2600 is currently worth €9.59 loose, €10.60 complete in box, and €16.94 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Football rare?
Football 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 Football?
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 Football, loose is €9.59 and CIB is €10.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Football worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Football is currently worth €9.59 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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