Q*Bert Arcade
Atari 2600 · 1970
About this game
Q*bert is a popular arcade game.
The goal is to change all of the tiles on a pyramid to the target color.
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To do this you guide Q*bert around the pyramid, and every tile he hops on will change color.
On early levels, a single hop will change the tile to the desired color, but on later levels, you may need to hop on a tile multiple times or even avoid hopping on a tile multiple times! Trying to stop Q*bert are many different creatures wandering around the board, including Coily the snake, Slick and Sam, and falling balls.
On the edge of the board are floating discs; if Q*bert jumps on one of these discs when the snake is in pursuit, the snake will fall off the board while Q*bert is safely transported to the top.
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 Q*Bert Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.60 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.51 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Q*Bert Arcade, 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 Q*Bert Arcade worth?
Q*Bert Arcade for Atari 2600 is currently worth €12.51 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Q*Bert Arcade rare?
Q*Bert Arcade 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 Q*Bert Arcade?
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 Q*Bert Arcade worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Q*Bert Arcade is currently worth €12.51 loose, versus €12.60 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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