Pitstop
Pitstop — frequently asked questions
- Is Pitstop on Steam?
- No. Pitstop is not distributed on Steam, so there is no Steam Charts or SteamDB player count for it. Its live popularity is tracked here via Twitch viewership instead.
- What platforms is Pitstop on?
- Pitstop is available on ColecoVision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore 64.
- When did Pitstop release?
- Pitstop was first released on December 31, 1983.
About Pitstop
Pitstop is an action racing game featuring six different race tracks. Your goal is to earn as much money as possible by winning races in the Grand Circuit which consists of a race on each of the six tracks; each time a race is completed, you'll earn money based on how you placed and the number of laps completed before moving on. While you are racing, keep an eye on your tires and fuel; if your tires become too worn (causing a blowout) or you run out of fuel, the game will be over. To prevent this from happening, you'll need to make a pitstop. Here you control the pit crew and can replace tires and refuel. While in the pit the race is still going on, of course, so repairs need to be made as quickly as possible to get back into the race without losing too much ground. Several game options are available to control the level of difficulty and the number of laps. In addition to the Grand Circuit which is the full race, you can also practice a track in a single race or enter the mini circuit which consists of three races.
Summary via IGDB.
Pitstop on Wikipedia
Pitstop is a 1983 racing video game developed and published by Epyx for the Atari 8-bit computers, ColecoVision, Coleco Adam, and Commodore 64. It was followed by Pitstop II in 1984.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Platforms
- ColecoVision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore 64
- Developer
- Epyx
- Publisher
- Epyx
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Built by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColecoVision | 1983 | $11 | $27 | — | Graphics ★★½ · Play-Action ★★★ | Epyx |
Also released on: Atari 8-bit · Commodore C64/128/MAX · Commodore 64. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
ColecoVision · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-19
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about 5 times a year
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-19.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $5.49 in Jul 2009, $9.87 five years ago, and $11.02 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $10.49 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $8.60 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $7.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.00 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $2.24 | $92 |
| Jan 2015 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $7.99 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.00 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.85 | $24 |
| Jan 2019 | $10.00 | $30 |
| Jan 2020 | $9.96 | $31 |
| Jan 2021 | $11.70 | $25 |
| Jan 2022 | $14.98 | $23 |
| Jan 2023 | $13.92 | $35 |
| Jan 2024 | $11.04 | $30 |
| Jan 2025 | $15.94 | $25 |
| Jan 2026 | $11.74 | $27 |
| Oct 2026 | $11.02 | $27 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | MSRP |
|---|---|
| North America Epyx | $40.00 |
- North America: Price new: Computer Entertainer's review (January 1984).
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1983
- Controller
- Standard controller or Expansion Module #2 steering wheel
- Players
- 1 to 4
- Authenticity
- Low
The serious driver's game for the ColecoVision, and the second title for the steering-wheel module.
Epyx published Pitstop for the ColecoVision in November 1983, with Action Graphics as developer. Computer Entertainer called it the long-awaited second game for the Driving Module, ironic since it came from a third party.
You choose among five race tracks, the number of laps and the type of race, with a radar map showing where you are against your pit, and you must manage fuel and tire wear and call your crew in. Electronic Games in late 1984 said it was not the next Turbo and was not trying to be, praising its driving sounds as the best in the genre.
What the press said at the time
| Computer Entertainer Vol. 2 No. 10 | January 1984 | Graphics ★★½ · Play-Action ★★★ |
“The graphics in the pit are very good. If you've been anxious for a new game to play with your Driving Module, you may want to pick this one up.”
“Pitstop is the real thing. For owners … of the steering module, this will prove an exhilarating experience.”
Computer Entertainer rated graphics first and play action second, from four symbols (excellent) to one (poor) — diamonds through early 1987, stars after — comparing each game only with other games for the same system.
How the ColecoVision version differs
Computer Entertainer said the ColecoVision game is very similar to the Atari computer version, and that the main difference is the Driving Module, which adds a great deal to the race.
The ColecoVision version uses the Expansion Module #2 steering wheel and pedal peripheral.
Also on other platforms
Commodore 64
| ColecoVision | Epyx |
- Commodore 64. Electronic Games said of the Commodore 64 version that the engine rev sounds are realistic and the pit screen unforgettable.
Worth knowing
- From the ColecoVision manual. There are six real-world tracks (Monaco, Le Mans, Kyalami, Albi, Jarama, St. Jovite) and three race types: a single race, a Mini-Circuit of three races, or a Grand Circuit of six.
- From the ColecoVision manual. First place pays a $50,000 purse and second place $25,000; only completing the race makes you eligible for the prize money.
- From the ColecoVision manual. This is the ColecoVision version marketed by CBS, playable with the driving module or regular joysticks; the Epyx manual with the same title is for another computer.
Before you buy
Compatible with Expansion Module #2, the steering wheel and pedal packed with Turbo. Electronic Games said a joystick and action button will do without it. The module needs four C batteries. Epyx boxes are not documented as shared across systems, but confirm the label says ColecoVision.
Pitstop screenshots
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