The Music Machine
Atari 2600 · 1983
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 The Music Machine 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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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €559.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €4602.84 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €343.53 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5063.13 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €874.93 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €873.56 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €342.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €4595.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €558.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5055.15 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €873.10 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €4593.18 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €342.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5052.50 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €558.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €873.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5052.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €4593.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €558.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €342.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €342.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5050.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €872.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €557.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €4591.17 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5064.01 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €875.09 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €4603.65 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €343.59 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €559.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Music Machine has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 The Music Machine worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for The Music Machine (Atari 2600) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is The Music Machine rare?
The Music Machine has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Music Machine?
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.