Is RealSports Boxing on Steam?

No. RealSports Boxing 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 RealSports Boxing on?

RealSports Boxing is available on Atari 2600.

When did RealSports Boxing release?

RealSports Boxing was first released on December 31, 1987.

RealSports Boxing

Dec 31, 1987SportAtari 2600

RealSports Boxing — frequently asked questions

Is RealSports Boxing on Steam?: No. RealSports Boxing 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 RealSports Boxing on?: RealSports Boxing is available on Atari 2600.
When did RealSports Boxing release?: RealSports Boxing was first released on December 31, 1987.

About RealSports Boxing

RealSports Boxing is a boxing based video game developed by Atari and released in 1987 for the Atari 2600. It is part of the RealSports series of games from Atari. The game has a side view of the ring, allowing the player to move up and down, as well as from left to right. There are four selectable characters in the game, Lefty O'Leary, Jabbin' Jack, Macho Man, or Iron Fists. The aim of the game is to knock out the opposition by filling up a bar at the bottom of the screen which allows the player to deliver the knock out blow. The game can be played with two players simultaneously.

Summary via IGDB.

RealSports Boxing on Wikipedia

RealSports Boxing is a boxing video game developed by Atari Corporation and released in 1987 for the Atari 2600. It is part of the RealSports series of games from Atari. The game has a side view of the ring, allowing the player to move up and down, as well as from left to right. There are four selectable characters in the game, Lefty O'Leary, Jabbin' Jack, Macho Man, or Iron Fists. The aim of the game is to knock out the opposition by filling up a bar at the bottom of the screen which allows the player to deliver the knock out blow. The game can be played with two players simultaneously.

Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600
Developer: Atari Corporation
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

Atari 2600 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-06

Loose

Complete

$15

Sealed

$25

Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Atari	Red	CX26135	Scarce

Source: Catalog numbers, label types, rarity, controllers and player counts: AtariAge 2600 software database

Region: NA
Released: 1987
Controller: Atari Joystick
Players: 1 - 2
Authenticity: Low

On Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration since Nov 11, 2022 — the cartridge is now a collectibleLow counterfeit risk

Atari 2600 prices, all games & how to spot a fake

A late Atari Corp boxing game, simple two-player fun that is cheap and on Atari 50.

RealSports Boxing is a 2600-only boxing game that Atari Corporation released in December 1987, with Alex DeMeo as programmer. The ring is seen from the side, and you can move up, down, left and right. You pick from four boxers, Lefty O'Leary, Jabbin' Jack, Macho Man and Iron Fists, and fill a bar at the bottom of the screen to unlock a knockout blow. Two players can play at once.

It is on Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration if you only want to play it.

How it was made

Programmed by Alex DeMeo and released by Atari Corporation in December 1987, as part of the RealSports series.

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 16 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Before you buy

Low risk. Loose, boxed and sealed copies are all inexpensive. As a late Atari Corp. release it may come in the later universal shell with no dust door and a gray label, which is normal for the period and not a sign of a reproduction.