Missile War

Atari 2600 · 1982

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About this game

Anti-Ballistic-Missile is a Missile Command variant.

The object of the game is to protect six cities along the IBM east coast.

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The enemy has 12 missiles it will fire which need to be destroyed before they reach the cities.

The player controls a cursor indicating where to fire anti-ballistic missiles.

If the missile detonates within range of an enemy missile, the enemy missile is destroyed.

If all of the cities are destroyed, the player loses the game; if any cities survive, the player wins (better scores are earned for more remaining cities).

Several skill levels are available which control the speed of the enemy missiles and the accuracy required for destroying missiles.

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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 Missile War 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

Loose / Item only

€22.26

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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€8.43

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-15	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€8.43	eBay US
2026-07-15	Loose / Item only	PAL	€22.26	eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 164% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€8.43) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€22.26) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Missile War, 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 Missile War worth?

Missile War for Atari 2600 is currently worth €22.26 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Missile War rare?

Missile War 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 Missile War?

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 Missile War worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Missile War is currently worth €22.26 loose, versus €8.43 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.