
Block Buster is the original launch title for the Microvision game system, rather like Tetris which came packed in with the original Game Boy upon it's release in 1989. As such, Block Buster came packed in the same box with the Microvision system, and was intended to show off the strengths of the system. Since the Microvision came with a built in rotating paddle controller, Block Buster works specifically with this control input. Block Buster is, as its core, simply a clone of the classic Atari 2600 game Breakout. Players use the paddle knob to move a paddle left and right along the bottom of the gameplay screen to bounce a ball against blocks at the top with the goal of clearing as many blocks as possible. There are two speeds selectable with the Speed button, and the Paddle button selects the sizes of the paddle as either "Double" or "Triple." Triple is a paddle three pixels wide. The ball must be served by pressing the Go button. The Go button also navigates through the brief menu system and score screens.
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Currently, the value of a Complete In Box (CIB) copy of Block Buster is estimated around $87.47. For collectors looking for a Loose copy, transactions usually happen around $15.00. The price gap suggests that the box and manual are particularly sought after and hard to find.
Released on Microvision, this title is an interesting piece for any Microvision collector. The game's value remains stable, making it a safe bet for your collection.
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Block Buster is the original launch title for the Microvision game system, rather like Tetris which came packed in with the original Game Boy upon it's release in 1989. As such, Block Buster came packed in the same box with the Microvision system, and was intended to show off the strengths of the system. Since the Microvision came with a built in rotating paddle controller, Block Buster works specifically with this control input. Block Buster is, as its core, simply a clone of the classic Atari 2600 game Breakout. Players use the paddle knob to move a paddle left and right along the bottom of the gameplay screen to bounce a ball against blocks at the top with the goal of clearing as many blocks as possible. There are two speeds selectable with the Speed button, and the Paddle button selects the sizes of the paddle as either "Double" or "Triple." Triple is a paddle three pixels wide. The ball must be served by pressing the Go button. The Go button also navigates through the brief menu system and score screens.
Our algorithm tracks thousands of verified sales from eBay and other marketplaces. We don't use asking prices, only what buyers actually pay.
We automatically exclude damaged items, reproductions, and extreme outliers to ensure the average is representative of the true market value.
The retro market moves fast. Our database refreshes every day to capture the latest trends and shifts in collector demand.
Confidence Score: High β’ Based on thousands of verified transactions