Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom
Atari 5200 · 1983
About this game
Following the events of the previous game , N.E.O. the New Earth Organization, has gained some notoriety for defeating the forces of R.A.M., The Russo-American Mercantile.
Because of this, the heroes of that mission are sent to diplomatic talks on Venus and N.E.O. stands to recruit a powerful new ally.
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However it isn't long before trouble starts, and an assassination attempt is planned against the Venusian minister.
This is only the beginning of a plot embroiled with the mysterious Matrix Device, which can turn matter into energy.
Naturally these adventures will take the NEO agents all over the solar system.
Matrix Cubed is an RPG navigated in first person for most places but with an overhead view for combat and ship navigation.
Players will create (or import) a party of up to six characters and assign statistics, abilities and equipment.
Players move their party in a first person maze of corridors, open area and rooms.
Certain encounters will allow the player to make choices based on the party skills.
In the case of combat, the player and enemy forces each have a turn, controlled on an overhead map.
About Atari 5200
The Atari 5200 (1982) was Atari's attempt to modernize the 2600 formula with better graphics and an analog joystick, but it launched just before the North American video game market crash of 1983 and never recovered commercially. Its short, crash-era lifespan means a comparatively small library, making the 5200 a niche but accessible corner of early-console collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom for Atari 5200 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.35 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.82 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.88 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.39 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.83 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.33 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.82 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.04 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.79 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.02 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.30 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.02 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.30 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.79 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.39 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom 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 Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom worth?
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom for Atari 5200 is currently worth €11.83 loose, €25.39 complete in box, and €21.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom rare?
Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom 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 Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom?
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 Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, loose is €11.83 and CIB is €25.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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