Power Factor
Atari Lynx · 1993
About this game
Power Factor is a 1993 side-scrolling action-platform video game developed by Hand Made Software and published by Atari Corporation in North America and Europe exclusively for the Atari Lynx.
Based around a video game within a video game concept, players take control of a character who is in turn playing on a virtual reality simulator assuming the role of Redd Ace, which is recreating his battle against the Sinlendo Techmods by recovering necessary bomb components to defeat the alien race at the Ceegraian Power Station.
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Its gameplay consists of platforming, exploration and weapons-based combat with a main four-button configuration.
Power Factor originally began as a project intended for the Atari ST that was in development by Red Rat Software under the title Red Ace, which was nearly completed before being left unpublished due to internal issues at the company and its eventual disbandment prior to release, however Hand Made Software would later develop a conversion to the Lynx.
Power Factor has been met with positive reception from critics and reviewers since its initial release, who praised various aspects of the title such as the unique storyline, graphics and character animation but many felt divided in regards to the sound design and gameplay.
In 2005, a ROM image of the original ST version was leaked online.
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 Power Factor 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 Power Factor 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 1993.
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 | €22.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €22.10 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €22.09 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.65 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €22.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €22.08 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.88 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.69 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.65 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.63 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.82 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.63 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.82 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €14.88 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €21.91 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €14.69 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Power Factor 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 Power Factor worth?
Power Factor for Atari Lynx is currently worth €14.69 loose, €14.88 complete in box, and €22.14 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Power Factor rare?
Power Factor 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 Power Factor?
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 Power Factor, loose is €14.69 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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