Xenon
Commodore 64 · 1988
About this game
Xenon is a 1988 vertical scrolling shooter computer game, developed by The Bitmap Brothers and published by Melbourne House which was then owned by Mastertronic.
Xenon was followed in 1989 by Xenon 2: Megablast.
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The player assumes the role of Darrian, a future space pilot called into action by a mayday report from his superior on a nebula space station.
As of late, the colonies of mankind have been under attack by mysterious and violent aliens called the Xenites and it is finally time for Darrian to engage them.
Unlike most scrolling shooters, the player can move in any direction instead of straight up.
The player craft has two modes, a flying plane and a ground tank.
The transition between crafts can be initiated at almost any time during play (except during the mid- and end-of-level boss sections, as well as certain levels where a certain mode is forced), and the mode chosen depends on the nature of the threat the player faces.
Destroying some enemies released power-ups the player could catch to enhance their ship.
About Commodore 64
Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is the best-selling home computer model of all time, with an enormous software library spanning games, productivity tools, and everything in between. C64 game collecting centers on cassette tapes and floppy disks in their original packaging — physical media that's inherently fragile, so complete, working copies from the era are increasingly prized by retro computing collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Xenon for Commodore 64 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 Xenon 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 C64 release dates back to 1988.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €19.50 |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.20 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.60 |
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.13 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.35 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.61 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.21 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.91 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.09 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.36 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.24 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.03 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.03 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.24 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €48.20 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | PAL | €98.60 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Xenon 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 Xenon worth?
Xenon for Commodore 64 is currently worth €21.91 loose, €48.20 complete in box, and €98.60 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Xenon rare?
Xenon 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 Xenon?
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 Xenon, loose is €21.91 and CIB is €48.20 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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