Tempest
Atari 5200 · 2009
About this game
Tempest is a shooter using wire-frame graphics.
Each Wireway is taken on in turn, and has a network of lines guiding the movement paths of both yourself and the aliens.
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You remain on the outside and keep shooting as the aliens move towards you.
Any that reach the outside are fatal to touch, thus limiting your range of movement greatly if 2 or more achieve this.
Some aliens move sideways - in dealing with these, plan ahead, allowing for the time your shots to take to travel.
Tempest was not officially released for the Atari 5200 platform.
But an initial prototype was finished by Tempest's original programmer Keithen Hayenga and released by AtariAge in 2009.
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 Tempest 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 Tempest 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 2009.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €35.07 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.47 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €35.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.35 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.33 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €35.08 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.62 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.42 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.40 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.32 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.94 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.26 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.29 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.26 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.29 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €34.94 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.60 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €35.07 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.41 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tempest 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 Tempest worth?
Tempest for Atari 5200 is currently worth €39.41 loose, €86.60 complete in box, and €35.07 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tempest rare?
Tempest 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 Tempest?
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 Tempest, loose is €39.41 and CIB is €86.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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