Defender — Atari 2600 Price & Value
Atari 2600What Defender for Atari 2600 is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Defender value — Loose $7 · Complete (CIB) $17 · Sealed (new) $31. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own a Defender, grab the Standard version for $17. The Tele Games version at $20 offers no significant difference in the game itself, but collectors might prefer it for its specific edition or packaging. Buyers prioritizing budget should stick to Standard. Those willing to pay the extra few dollars for the Tele Games version are likely seeking a specific collectible variant.
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Game details
- Brand
- Atari
- Platform
- Atari 2600
- Genre
- Misc
- Publisher
- Atari
- Released
- 1980
- Copies sold
- 1.05M
Defender (Atari 2600) resale value
A loose copy of Defender averages around $7. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $17, and a factory-sealed copy commands $31.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $31 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $81 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate resale value of a loose copy of Defender?
- A loose copy of Defender for Atari 2600 is valued around $7.
- How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?
- A sealed copy sells for $31, which is significantly more than the $7 price for a loose version.
- Is Defender a common or rare game for the Atari 2600?
- The game was released in 1980 and is categorized under the Misc genre by publisher Atari.
