California Games
Atari Lynx · 1989
About this game
Atari Lynx port of California Games.
About Atari Lynx
Atari's Lynx (1989) was the first handheld console with a color backlit screen, technically ahead of the Game Boy in several respects, but it launched at a higher price with worse battery life and lost the handheld war commercially. Lower overall sales mean smaller print runs across its library, making complete Lynx games a moderately scarce niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks California Games for Atari Lynx 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 California Games 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 LYNX release dates back to 1989.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.79 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.72 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €156.81 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.21 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.19 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.62 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.80 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.24 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.69 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.22 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €15.20 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.01 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.28 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.63 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.28 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.63 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.01 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €43.79 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.59 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.52 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
California Games 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 California Games worth?
California Games for Atari Lynx is currently worth €16.01 loose, €43.79 complete in box, and €157.06 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is California Games rare?
California Games 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 California Games?
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 California Games, loose is €16.01 and CIB is €43.79 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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