The Activision Decathlon
Atari 5200 · 1983
About this game
The Activision Decathlon offers a comprehensive Olympic-style gaming experience, simulating all ten events of a real-life decathlon.
Players can compete solo or with up to three others, tackling events such as sprints, jumps, and throws, either in sequence or individually.
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The gameplay mechanics blend rapid joystick movements with precise button timing, challenging players to balance speed and accuracy.
Events like running require vigorous joystick waggling, while hurdles and field events demand well-timed button presses for optimal performance.
Points are awarded based on performance in each event, with the highest overall score earning the coveted gold medal, creating an engaging and competitive virtual athletic experience.
About Atari 5200
The Atari 5200 (1982) was Atari's attempt to modernize the 2600 formula with better graphics and an analog joystick, but it launched just before the North American video game market crash of 1983 and never recovered commercially. Its short, crash-era lifespan means a comparatively small library, making the 5200 a niche but accessible corner of early-console collecting.
Gamevaro tracks The Activision Decathlon for Atari 5200 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €47.21 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Activision Decathlon, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 5200 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Activision Decathlon worth?
The Activision Decathlon for Atari 5200 is currently worth €47.21 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Activision Decathlon rare?
The Activision Decathlon has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 5200 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Activision Decathlon?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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