Pole Position II
Atari 2600 · 1983
About this game
Pole Position is a Formula 1 racing game.
Enter the Grand Prix, race against other racing cars to achieve the highest score possible in the shortest amount of time.
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Before the player can enter the Grand Prix, the player must first qualify by competing in the Qualifying Lap within 73 seconds or less.
If the player, however, does not qualify in the Qualifying Lap, the player may continue to race until the Race Timer runs after 90 seconds.
The player will score 50 points per 5 meters and additionally 50 points for every racing car passed.
When the time runs out - Game Over.
The player will have to restart the Qualifying Lap.
Qualifying will enable the player to start in one of the eight available positions.
The faster the lap time was, the better the starting position in addition to bonus score points.
The number one starting position is the Pole Position.
During the Grand Prix, the player will compete against the Race Timer as well as against other racing cars.
If the player fails to beat the Race Timer in any lap, the player drops out of the race - Game Over.
Completing the race by reaching the finishing line will grant the player 200 points per second left on the Race Timer, a bonus score for distance covered, and passing bonus points.
Scoring Every 5 meters driven: 50 points Passing Car Bonus: 50 points per racing car Time Bonus: 200 points per second left on the Race Timer Positions Pole Position - Lap Time: 58"50 seconds - 4,000 points 2nd Position - Lap Time: 60"00 seconds - 2,000 points 3rd Position - Lap Time: 62"00 seconds - 1,400 points 4th Position - Lap Time: 64"00 seconds - 1,000 points 5th Position - Lap Time: 66"00 seconds - 800 points 6th Position - Lap Time: 68"00 seconds - 600 points 7th Position - Lap Time: 70"00 seconds - 400 points 8th Position - Lap Time: 73"00 seconds - 200 points
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 Pole Position II 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.08 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €15.13 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Pole Position II, 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 Pole Position II worth?
Pole Position II for Atari 2600 is currently worth €15.13 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Pole Position II rare?
Pole Position II 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 Pole Position II?
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 Pole Position II worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Pole Position II is currently worth €15.13 loose, versus €13.08 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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