Popeye
Atari 2600 · 1983
About this game
As Popeye , you are trying to win Olive Oyl's love! She is at the top of the screen dropping tokens of her love, and you need to collect them before they hit the ground.
After you have collected the required number of items, you can move on to the next, more difficult level.
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There are many obstacles trying to stop you from completing your task, though! Brutus wanders around the screen and is constantly trying to catch you.
If you collect a can of spinach, you can temporarily knock him out, otherwise, Brutus will knock you out.
Other objects such as bottles or birds are also flying around the screen and will cause you to lose one of your lives if you are hit.
Each level features a different layout of platforms and ladders, and will have you collecting different items as they float towards the bottom of the screen!
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 Popeye 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 | €26.29 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.45 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €578.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.35 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €15.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €577.73 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.33 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.15 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.39 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €577.43 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €577.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Popeye, 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 Popeye worth?
Popeye for Atari 2600 is currently worth €15.88 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Popeye rare?
Popeye 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 Popeye?
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 Popeye worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Popeye is currently worth €15.88 loose, versus €13.11 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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