Atari Smeghead Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone, I'm not a 2600 owner (I'm an Atari 8-bit /Jaguar/Lynx man, primarily) so forgive me for not knowing this, as I don't normally read this forum. I've been thinking about the "Holy Grail" game(s) of various systems, that one game that is the hardest to find, and costs the most to obtain. I went through AA's Rarity Guide, and found all the "10" games... and there are many. Air Raid Alien Asterix Atlantis II Beany Bopper BMX Airmaster Crypts of Chaos Demon Attack Eli's Ladder Gamma-Attack Gauntlet Karate Mangia No Escape! Pepsi Invaders Solar Storm Video Life In your experience, is one of these games (or another not on this list) considered "THE" Holy Grail of the 2600? Or are there so many that fall into this category so that it can't be narrowed down to 1-3 titles? If you wouldn't mind weighing in on this topic, I would love a bit of back story on why the game is so rare (and/or a link so I can research it myself) and the average/highest cost this cartridge has sold for. I would prefer this title to be released during the initial "life" of the system, not (necessarily) a homebrew or a prototype. If this topic has been talked to death, please forgive me and point me to the thread. I tried to find one, but I didn't see anything in a cursory search. Thanks a lot, Smeg Edited January 28, 2012 by Atari Smeghead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 i'm gonna guess Video Life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorTat-G Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Air Raid by Men-a-vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatefulGravey Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Air Raid, which I do not see on your list but should be for sure. As long as I've been around here that has been the one game everyone seems to agree is the "holy grail" for the VCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Combat...drink it up and you will live for ever! (truthfully tho...I would say Air Raid or Video Life as far as commercial releases go) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Air Raid, which I do not see on your list but should be for sure. As long as I've been around here that has been the one game everyone seems to agree is the "holy grail" for the VCS. You're right - somehow I missed Air Raid (and Alien) in the "10" category. I'll see if I can still add them to the list up-top. Thanks, Smeg Edited January 28, 2012 by Atari Smeghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600Lives Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It's gotta be Air Raid. The single highest amount paid for a single game was for a complete Air Raid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagitekAngel Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) I think Air Raid is in fact the highest paid price for a complete, commercially released game on any system. But who knows, maybe in a thousand years E.T. or Pac-Man will become the rarest game as hobbyists continue to harvest the shells for homebrew games. Edited January 28, 2012 by MagitekAngel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 i'm gonna guess Video Life. Oh yes, Video Life. I missed that one too, but it's on the list now. The guide says, "We believe fewer than 500 copies of Video Life were produced and there are probably many fewer still floating about today." That would make it a good choice! Thanks for pointing that out! Smeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Smeghead Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) It's gotta be Air Raid. The single highest amount paid for a single game was for a complete Air Raid. I think Air Raid is in fact the highest paid price for a complete, commercially released game on any system. Okay, now that's an interesting stat. Do either of you happen to know how much it sold for? (Or maybe I can do a search for that title in the forums/elsewhere, if you don't know for sure.) Thanks a lot, Smeg Okay, I just did a Google search for it... $31,600??? Wow. Um... wow. Edited January 28, 2012 by Atari Smeghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Wasn't it somewhere near 33k? EDIT: ok just under 32k. I was close. Edited January 28, 2012 by bomberpunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagitekAngel Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 If $31600 gives you sticker shock, take heart: you could always get a loose copy for the much more reasonable price of $3575! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Red Sea Crossing, Birthday Mania, Air Raid are the three 'Holys', Air Raid is the most common of the three. Edited January 28, 2012 by high voltage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorTat-G Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Magicard by Commavid. Did'nt AtariAge vote that "The Rarest VCS Game?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600Lives Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yeah, and the guy who bought that Air Raid is a member of AA. Don't remember who it was, but I know he is a member here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yeah, and the guy who bought that Air Raid is a member of AA. Don't remember who it was, but I know he is a member here. Wonder007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataritard Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 What about Birthday Mania? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Monogrammed Space Chase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdrose Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Air Raid seems to be the one you are looking for. The only known original with the box sold for more than $30,000 USD. Loose Air Raids can be had for $3000 to $4000 USD. I wouldn't call this the "Holy Grail" but Coca Cola's Pepsi invaders is real popular and relatively rare. Word is only 125 were produced. Edited January 28, 2012 by jdrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhite2600 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Perhaps I am biased... Extra Terrestrials by Skill Screen Games. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 True, 2 Extra Terrestrials found, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Monogrammed Space Chase. Has this ever been proven to exist? Last I knew there was still no definitive proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodmot Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I thought Swordquest Waterworld was pretty rare.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranthulfr Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Chase the Chuckwagon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 For me: Birthday Mania Extra Terrestrials Gamma Attack Red Sea Crossing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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