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Football [Telegames]
Atari 2600 · 1984
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 [Telegames] 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.
Adding Football [Telegames] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This A2600 release dates back to 1984.
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Football [Telegames], 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 [Telegames] worth?
Football [Telegames] for Atari 2600 is currently worth €6.97 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Football [Telegames] rare?
Football [Telegames] 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 [Telegames]?
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.
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