Countermeasure
Atari 5200 · 1983
About this game
We've just received word that terrorists have seized one of our missile silo complexes and are threatening to blow up Washington, D.C.
These lunatics aren't fooling!
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They've wired the missiles to a silo computer and started the launch sequence timer.
In just 10 minutes the missiles will lift off for Washington... unless YOU stop them.
Destroy all the silos in the complex with your long-range turret gun before the timer runs out.
If you complete this mission, you'll win the Congressional Medal of Honor... along with 10,000 bonus points and a bonus life.
If the timer runs out before you destroy all the silos, you still have a chance to prevent disaster.
In the seconds before impact, dock your supertank at a silo, enter the War Room, and guess the fail-safe code that disarms the missiles: The code is some combination of the letters L, E, and O... for example, ELL, OOO, or OLE.
Succeed and you win 10,000 bonus points and a bonus life.
Fail and... well, you'll find out.
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 Countermeasure 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.
Adding Countermeasure to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This A5200 release dates back to 1983.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.22 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.29 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.42 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.38 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.22 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.19 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.96 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.36 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.94 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.52 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.19 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.58 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €26.28 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.96 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Countermeasure 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 Countermeasure worth?
Countermeasure for Atari 5200 is currently worth €7.00 loose, €16.27 complete in box, and €26.28 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Countermeasure rare?
Countermeasure 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 Countermeasure?
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 Countermeasure, loose is €7.00 and CIB is €16.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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