Zaku
Atari Lynx · 2009
About this game
Zaku is a homebrew scrolling shooter video game developed by PenguiNet and published by Super Fighter Team exclusively for the Atari Lynx on 24 October 2009.
Taking place on a futuristic setting where Captain Bran and his minions plan to oversaturate the worldwide market with poor quality software using the "Rarity 9" programming tool, players assume the role of the titular character in an effort to retrieve the stolen tool from Bran.
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Zaku was conceived by Osman Celimli at a young age during his time working at PenguiNet, who wanted to create a project for a handheld game console, initially focusing on the Game Boy before shifting towards the Atari Lynx and was influenced by Air Zonk, lasting over a course of six years under development prior to release.
The game was met with positive reception from reviewers since its initial release, with praise towards the presentation, audio, plot and gameplay, but criticism pointed to its length and some of its design aspects.
As of 2018, the title has sold over 1,000 copies in total.
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 Zaku 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 Zaku 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 2009.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €210.41 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €350.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €110.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €210.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €350.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €110.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €349.95 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €109.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €209.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €109.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €209.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €349.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €209.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €109.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €349.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €350.75 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €210.44 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €110.19 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €209.91 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €349.86 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €109.91 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €349.40 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €109.77 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €209.63 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €109.77 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €209.63 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €349.40 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €210.41 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €350.68 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €110.17 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Zaku 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 Zaku worth?
Zaku for Atari Lynx is currently worth €110.17 loose, €210.41 complete in box, and €350.68 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Zaku rare?
Zaku 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 Zaku?
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 Zaku, loose is €110.17 and CIB is €210.41 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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