Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] — Atari 2600 Price & Value

Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] — Atari 2600 Price & Value

Atari 2600

What Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] for Atari 2600 is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] value — Loose $40 · Complete (CIB) $108 · Sealed (new) $160. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Atari 2600Publisher · AtariGenre · PuzzleReleased · 1981
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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Pac-Man, grab the Standard version at $23. The premium versions offer more than just the game; the 8K Arcade Edition provides a high-end presentation, while Not For Resale and Tele Games offer specific collector statuses. Casual owners should stick to the Standard, whereas serious collectors aiming for display value should consider the 8K Arcade Edition.

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Game details

Brand
Atari
Platform
Atari 2600
Genre
Puzzle
Publisher
Atari
Released
1981
Copies sold
1.65M
ESRB
Not Applicable

Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] (Atari 2600) resale value

A loose copy of Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] averages around $40. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $108, and a factory-sealed copy commands $160.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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ConditionValueBased on
Loose$40eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)$108eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)$160eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)$176eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated resale value for a loose copy of Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition]?
A loose copy of this 1981 Atari Puzzle title is currently valued at $40.
Is the sealed version of Pac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] worth more than the CIB version?
Yes, the sealed version commands a higher resale price at $160 compared to the complete-in-box value of $108.
Which condition offers the best return on investment for this 1981 game?
The sealed condition offers the highest return, fetching $160, while a loose copy is available for $40.

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