Defender
Atari 5200 · 1982
About this game
Defender of the Crown puts the player in the role of one of four Saxon knights in medieval England, in a time where the land is in turmoil as the King is dead and his crown was stolen.
The Saxons and the Normans blame each other and fight for control of England.
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After a short introduction by Robin of Locksley himself, the game starts with a single castle and 10 soldiers at your command.
From there, you have to build your army, take control of additional territories and fight and defeat the three Norman lords - and sometimes your Saxon friends as well.
In addition to the basic 'build your army and conquer your opponents' the game offers several events and options that can be used to fine tune your play style: You may engage in a jousting contest where you have to knock your opponent off his horse, gaining either fame or land, or you can go raid a castle for loot or the hand of a princess, joining your houses and territories.
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 Defender 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 Defender 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 1982.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.56 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.54 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.60 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.81 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.83 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.55 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.79 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.52 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.81 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.81 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.52 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.87 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.59 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.81 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Defender 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 Defender worth?
Defender for Atari 5200 is currently worth €7.72 loose, €14.84 complete in box, and €20.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Defender rare?
Defender 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 Defender?
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 Defender, loose is €7.72 and CIB is €14.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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