# Crystal Castles — resale value

**Crystal Castles** is worth about **$28** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$140**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $28 |
| Complete (CIB) | $70 |
| Sealed (new) | $140 |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $154 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAtari%2520Crystal%2520Castles%2520Atari%25205200%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAtari%2520Crystal%2520Castles%2520Atari%25205200%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Atari |
| Platform | Atari 5200 |
| Publisher | Atari, Inc. |
| Genre | Action & Adventure |
| Release date | January 1, 1988 |

## Crystal Castles (Atari 5200) resale value

A loose copy of **Crystal Castles** averages around $28. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $70, and a factory-sealed copy commands $140.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the going rate for a loose copy of Crystal Castles?**

A loose copy of Crystal Castles for Atari 5200 is currently valued at $28.

**Is a sealed copy worth the extra investment?**

Yes, a sealed copy of Crystal Castles is highly valued and can sell for $140.

**How much more is a complete-in-box copy compared to loose?**

A complete-in-box copy sells for $70, which is $42 more than the loose version.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/crystal-castles-atari-5200-price
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"