What is the current going rate for a loose copy of Video Chess on Atari 2600?

A loose copy of Video Chess for Atari 2600 is currently valued around $5.

How much more valuable is a sealed copy compared to a complete-in-box version?

A sealed copy sells for $27, significantly higher than the $18 price point for a complete-in-box game.

If I have the game in box but not sealed, what should I expect to sell it for?

A complete-in-box version of Video Chess is valued at $18.

Video Chess [Text Label] — Atari 2600 Price & Value

Atari 2600

What Video Chess [Text Label] for Atari 2600 is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Video Chess [Text Label] value — Loose $5 · Complete (CIB) $18 · Sealed (new) $27. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Atari 2600

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the Video Chess, the Standard version at $16 is the cheapest entry point. The Tele Games version at $65 offers a premium experience, likely with enhanced packaging or a more desirable edition compared to the basic Standard or Text Label ($18). Buyers prioritizing budget should stick to Standard, while collectors seeking the best presentation or scarcity should invest in the Tele Games version.

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Tele GamesVideo Chess [Tele Games] — Atari 2600 Price & Value$64.99$97eBay ↗

Text Label— this pageVideo Chess [Text Label] — Atari 2600 Price & Value$18.18$27eBay ↗

StandardVideo Chess — Atari 2600 Price & Value$15.72$74.97eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Video Chess [Text Label] (Atari 2600)$18.18

Game details

Brand: Atari
Platform: Atari 2600

Video Chess [Text Label] (Atari 2600) resale value

A loose copy of Video Chess [Text Label] averages around $5. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $18, and a factory-sealed copy commands $27.

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.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$5	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$18	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$27	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$30	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current going rate for a loose copy of Video Chess on Atari 2600?: A loose copy of Video Chess for Atari 2600 is currently valued around $5.
How much more valuable is a sealed copy compared to a complete-in-box version?: A sealed copy sells for $27, significantly higher than the $18 price point for a complete-in-box game.
If I have the game in box but not sealed, what should I expect to sell it for?: A complete-in-box version of Video Chess is valued at $18.