Color Bar Generator — Atari 2600 Price & Value
Atari 2600What Color Bar Generator for Atari 2600 is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Color Bar Generator value — Loose $638 · Complete (CIB) $1,915 · Sealed (new) $4,995. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Game details
- Brand
- Atari
- Platform
- Atari 2600
- Genre
- Other
- Release date
- January 1, 1984
Color Bar Generator (Atari 2600) resale value
A loose copy of Color Bar Generator averages around $638. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $1915, and a factory-sealed copy commands $4995.
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 | $638 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $1,915 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $4,995 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $5,495 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $12.99 / $50 / $4,300 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $12.99–$4,299.99 (median $50.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale value for a loose copy of Color Bar Generator?
- A loose copy of Color Bar Generator for Atari 2600 currently holds a resale value of $638.
- How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a complete-in-box version?
- A sealed copy is valued at $4995, significantly higher than the $1915 price for a complete-in-box set.
- Is the complete-in-box version a good investment?
- Yes, the complete-in-box version is valued at $1915, offering a substantial return over the loose copy price.
