Atari 2600 games value

1. How much is an Atari 2600 worth today?
2. Will Atari 2600 work on a modern TV?
3. Is the original Atari worth anything?
4. How much did Atari sell for?
5. How much did Atari games cost in 1977?
6. How do I get my old Atari to work on my new TV?
7. Why is ET for Atari so bad?
8. How many ET Atari games were sold?
9. How many ET cartridges were buried?

How much is an Atari 2600 worth today?

It's true that prices vary wildly for Atari 2600 consoles: we've seen second-hand units go for between $15 and $1000+. The value of your system will depend on which version you own (there are several), its overall condition and the rarity of the included games.

Will Atari 2600 work on a modern TV?

Will Atari 2600 work with a modern TV? Using an adapter, yes, it's possible to connect Atari to modern TV sets. Atari 2600s have an integrated RCA cable that fits in the composite or component inputs on modern TVs, but the signal isn't compatible.

Is the original Atari worth anything?

The original Atari has sold recently for $30 for ones that are in rough condition, and nearly $190 for ones that are like new in the box. The average sale price is around $100 for an original Atari with the box.

How much did Atari sell for?

On March 13, 1998, JTS sold the Atari name and assets to Hasbro Interactive for $5 million, less than a fifth of what Warner Communications had paid 22 years earlier.

How much did Atari games cost in 1977?

That works out to about $412 in today's dollars. One of the next major releases was the Atari 2600 in 1977. That system would have cost you about $199 in 1977, which works out to $753.79 in today's dollars.

How do I get my old Atari to work on my new TV?

The easiest way to connect your Atari to your TV is to avoid the old TV/Game switchbox altogether, and purchase an RCA phono plug to F jack adapter. This adapter allows you to play your Atari. Purchase an RCA phono plug to F jack adapter for about $5. Disconnect the TV/Game switchbox from your Atari.

Why is ET for Atari so bad?

the Extra-Terrestrial the worst game in history is probably the result of its failure as a commodity for Atari as much as any real problems with its gameplay. Media Genesis says the industry was already suffering from a combination of maladies, including "blind optimism, inflation, and competition."

How many ET Atari games were sold?

People worry I might be sensitive about the E.T. debacle, but the fact is I'm always happy to discuss it. After all, it was the fastest game ever done, it was a million seller, and of the thousands of 2600 games, how many others are still a topic?

How many ET cartridges were buried?

More than 1,300 cartridges were found at the dig. Former Atari manager James Heller was at the excavation, and confirmed that 728,000 games had been buried there, many of them successful titles, as well as inoperable spare parts.