Secret Quest
Atari 2600 · 1989
About this game
Secret Ponchos is an arena shooter set in a Spaghetti Western universe and inspired by elements of League of Legends and Team Fortress 2 .
The game uses twin stick controls and shows the characters in the environment from an elevated third-person, almost top-down perspective.
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The fighting mechanics are reminiscent of the close combat in ARTS/MOBA games.
There are different outlaws to choose from with very different abilities with generally two types of weapons or attacks with unlimited ammo, but also reload times.
Characters can seek cover, have to use the environment and can evade in various ways, emphasizing a skill-based approach to fights as most attacks require very precise aiming for both direction and distance, anticipating the opponent's movement and capitalizing on mistakes.
The game was first released for the PC as an alpha version and early access title in June 2014.
In December 2014 it was officially released for the PS4 as a commercial title, but also right away free for all PlayStation Plus users and with only optional alternative character skins as DLC.
The PC version left early access in October 2015 as Most Wanted Edition , a heavily expanded version compared to the PS4 edition.
In February 2015 the PS4 received the Hunting Ground update that introduced Plaza and The Mines as two additional free maps.
On 24th February the two characters Gordo and The Wolf were introduced as commercial DLC for the PS4.
The first official release as a PS4 version was with five characters (Deserter, Kid Red, Killer, Matador and Phantom Poncho) and four maps.
Each outlaw has a primary and a secondary weapon with multiple options.
Kid Red for instance has two firing modes (rapid shots and twin blast) for the primary weapon, and the secondary weapon is dynamite that can be tossed from a distance.
Other characters such as the Matador rely entirely on close combat with a banderilla, sword and cape, while the Deserter has a medkit as a secondary function.
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 Secret Quest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.14 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.76 |
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.98 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.43 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.78 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.05 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.45 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.03 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.40 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €22.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.22 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.77 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.18 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.44 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Secret Quest, 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 Secret Quest worth?
Secret Quest for Atari 2600 is currently worth €22.17 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Secret Quest rare?
Secret Quest 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 Secret Quest?
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 Secret Quest worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Secret Quest is currently worth €22.17 loose, versus €21.40 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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