Zaxxon
Atari 2600 · 1982
About this game
The Zaxxon defense system must be destroyed in this isometric-viewed shoot 'em up.
The game has three stages, first taking you through Asteroid City, which is heavily protected by aircraft, guns, and missiles.
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Many barriers are alarmed, leaving you with limited space to progress through, and fire must constantly be dodged.
Stage two is a space shoot out against hordes of enemy aircraft - those you failed to destroy in the first part of the task.
Complete this and you reach the final battle with Zaxxon, the game looping with increased difficulty if you can survive the first time.
There are three distinct skill levels, while controls involve using forward to dive and back to climb, in the manner of flight simulation.
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 Zaxxon 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.01 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.15 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.35 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.54 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €59.18 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €25.04 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.07 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.33 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.04 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.58 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €50.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €87.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €174.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €191.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Zaxxon, 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 Zaxxon worth?
Zaxxon for Atari 2600 is currently worth €25.04 loose, €87.27 complete in box, and €174.54 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Zaxxon rare?
Zaxxon 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 Zaxxon?
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 Zaxxon, loose is €25.04 and CIB is €87.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Zaxxon worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Zaxxon is currently worth €25.04 loose, versus €14.88 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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