
Basic Math — Atari 2600 Price & Value
Atari 2600What Basic Math for Atari 2600 is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Basic Math value — Loose $13 · Complete (CIB) $323 · Sealed (new) $550. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Basic Math, buy the Standard version for $323. The Text # Side Label version at $100 is not a premium upgrade in terms of edition or scarcity; it is simply a different printing or labeling. If your goal is basic ownership, the Standard is the default choice. However, the Text # Side Label offers a significant price discount for the same core item, making it the better value purchase.
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Game details
- Brand
- Atari
- Platform
- Atari 2600
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Genre
- Educational
- Release date
- January 1, 1977
Basic Math (Atari 2600) resale value
A loose copy of Basic Math averages around $13. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $323, and a factory-sealed copy commands $550.
What drives the price
Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Loose | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $323 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $550 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $605 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the going rate for a loose copy of Basic Math on Atari 2600?
- A loose copy of Basic Math is currently selling for approximately $13.
- How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?
- A sealed copy is worth $550, which is significantly more than the $13 price point for a loose version.
- Can I expect to pay $323 for a complete-in-box version?
- Yes, the complete-in-box condition for Basic Math is valued around $323.