Star Raiders
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
As the pilot of an interstellar starship, your mission is to destroy all enemy spacecraft on the galactic chart and prevent them from destroying your starbases.
There are three different types of fighters roaming throughout the galaxy; cruisers, fighters, and basestars.
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With the help of your galactic map, you can find the sectors of the galaxy where these fighters are located and then warp there to destroy them.
When all of the fighters in a sector are destroyed, you can warp to a new location for the next battle.
Be sure to keep an eye on your starship's energy level; warping to new locations, being hit by enemy fire, or colliding with an asteroid will drain your energy.
If you completely run out of energy, your starship will be destroyed, however you can warp back to a starbase to refuel at any time.
Returning to a starbase will also repair other types of damage your starship can receive, such as faulty engines, loss of your shields, and faulty photon torpedoes.
When all of the enemy ships have been destroyed, you win the game and receive a rank.
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 Star Raiders 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.66 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €219.18 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.40 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €31.73 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.40 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.35 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €218.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.33 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €218.72 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €218.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €218.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Star Raiders, 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 Star Raiders worth?
Star Raiders for Atari 2600 is currently worth €15.89 loose, €31.73 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Star Raiders rare?
Star Raiders 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 Star Raiders?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Star Raiders, loose is €15.89 and CIB is €31.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Star Raiders worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Star Raiders is currently worth €15.89 loose, versus €11.40 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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