Atari 2600 Games

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How Common are my Atari 2600 Games

Atari Games, wow some were definitely before their time and some Atari Games should never have been made. I must say I didn't play the 2600 as much as I played the 7800. On the Flip Side I do enjoy playing the 2600 today.

My List of Games, and Rarity is based on how often I run across a game, with a system I buy. Some games I get with every system, such as Asteroid, Space Invaders, then I get some I have never seen or heard of.

So I have been searching for places to find out how rare you game really is. Unfortunately there were not too many sites about Atari Games. So I have decided to compose a list based on the games that I buy and Sell. Mainly my list is based on the games I get with every system to games I have never heard about. Please if you have some info you would like to add please let me know.

List of Very Common to Hard to Find Atari 2600 Games

The common games, are those that are generally found at you local garage sale, or come with about any and all ataris you buy. Most set ups from the 80's always have these games

These games, you could probably not sell on eBay. Or if you could would sell between .01 to .99.


  • Asteroid                                    Pitfall
  • River Raid                                 Space War
  • Yars Revenge                           Berzerk
  • Combat                                    Donkey Kong
  • Pacman                                    Defender
  • Missile Command                     Swordquest
  • ET                                            Frogger
  • Empire Strikes Back

Less Uncommon Games, I get this games in about every other Atari I buy. These games might sell between $1 to $3.99
  • Laser Blast                             Pitfall
  • Boxing                                    Skiing
  • Video Pinball                           Atlantis
  • Baseball                                  Football
  • Bowling                                   Chopper Command
  • Demon Attack                         Dig Dug
  • Dodge Em                               Frogs and Flies
  • Haunted House                      Grand Prix
  • Indy 500                                 Kaboom
  • Outlaw                                    Othello
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark

Not So Common, These are games, I would consider selling on eBay by themselves. THe Price they would get is between $3 to $10 a game.
  • Pole Position                          Mario Bros
  • Taz                                         Fast Food
  • Bugs                                      Deadly Duck
  • Hangman                               Q*Bert
  • Encounter                              AT L-5
  • Trick Shot                               Mousse Trap
  • Breakout                                Zaxxon
  • Gyrus

These games, are Less Found and can get a higher price on eBay. Just to name a few.
  • Ghostbusters
  • Pitfall 2
  • Halloween

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Great Atari Games & Not so Great Atari Games

My Favorite Games

1. Space Jockey
2. Pole Position
3. Asteroids
4. River Raid
5. Burgertime
6. Deadly Duck

Flops

1. Haunted House
2. Raiders of the Lost Arc
3. Boxing, Football
4. Skiing

Great Places You Should Check Out

AtariAge
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AtariMania
Lots of great Information, on just about anything atari.
Atari Game List
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Atari Rarity List
Another look at how rare to how common certain games are.
Atari at Wikipedia
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