Dig Dug
Atari 5200 · 1983
About this game
Dig Dug is a 1-2 player arcade game in which you have to use your shovel to dig your way through the earth.
Stopping you from doing this are two monsters, called Pooka and Fygar, who will continually chase you around.
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The only weapon that you carry is an air pump, which you can use to inflate the monsters to the point where they explode. (if you start to inflate them but stop doing so, the monsters will get turned back to their normal selves).
Furthermore, rocks are scattered throughout the earth, and you can use these rocks to squash them.
If the monsters do not find you for several seconds, they will eventually get turned into ghosts, which can walk through the earth.
They are invincible and cannot be killed.
From time to time, vegetables will appear in the center, and you can get these for points.
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 Dig Dug 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 Dig Dug 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 | €14.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.53 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.52 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.61 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.47 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.82 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.52 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.45 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.48 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.75 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.75 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.48 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.81 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.60 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dig Dug 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 Dig Dug worth?
Dig Dug for Atari 5200 is currently worth €8.50 loose, €14.88 complete in box, and €34.60 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dig Dug rare?
Dig Dug 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 Dig Dug?
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 Dig Dug, loose is €8.50 and CIB is €14.88 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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