Qix
Atari 5200 · 1982
About this game
In this game, you guide a marker which must draw rectangles and other weird objects in order to claim your territory, and you can either draw these rectangles fast or slow.
Drawing the rectangles using the "slow" method awards you the most points.
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Once a rectangle has been made, it will be colored in to show that you have claimed your territory.
While drawing the rectangles, you need to watch out for Qix (pronounced "kicks"), a series of colored lines that crawl the screen.
In addition to Qix, you also need to avoid the Sparks who travel around the border, as well as any lines that you have made, as well as The Fuse, who travels along the line that you are drawing.
Once you have claimed enough territory, you proceed to the next level.
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 Qix 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 Qix 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 | €16.24 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.21 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.10 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.26 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.41 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.22 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.40 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.08 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.39 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.19 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.39 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.19 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.08 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €20.16 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €4.44 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Qix 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 Qix worth?
Qix for Atari 5200 is currently worth €4.41 loose, €16.24 complete in box, and €20.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Qix rare?
Qix 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 Qix?
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 Qix, loose is €4.41 and CIB is €16.24 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
