Pigs in Space
Atari 2600 · 1983
About this game
Day Of Pigs is a shareware vertical scrolling shoot-'em-up game in a space setting.
Steering a fighter craft, the player needs to fight continuous waves of enemy ships, dodge their fire, and pick up powerups.
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A typical level ends with a boss battle.
The plot of the game concerns an artificially created race of intelligent pigs that is sent to destroy a planet called Quenzar which houses rich consumers of pork.
The player character is tasked with stopping the pig fleet.
Day Of Pigs features single player mode only.
The ship is controlled entirely with the mouse.
There are no sound effects or music in the original release, but these were added along with level passwords in version 2.0.
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 Pigs in Space 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €105.19 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €179.69 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €50.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1095.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.11 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €29.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €105.02 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1094.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €49.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €179.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €49.91 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.57 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1093.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €179.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €104.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €49.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €104.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €179.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1093.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €49.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €23.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €105.05 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Pigs in Space, 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 Pigs in Space worth?
Pigs in Space for Atari 2600 is currently worth €29.31 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pigs in Space rare?
Pigs in Space 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 Pigs in Space?
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 Pigs in Space worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Pigs in Space is currently worth €29.31 loose, versus €24.11 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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