What is the genre of Pac-Man on the Atari 2600?

Pac-Man on the Atari 2600 is classified under the Puzzle genre.

Who published this version of Pac-Man?

This game was published by Atari.

Pac-Man [Not For Resale] — Atari 2600 Price & Value

Atari 2600

What Pac-Man [Not For Resale] for Atari 2600 is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Pac-Man [Not For Resale] value — Loose $86. 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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8K Arcade EditionPac-Man [8K Arcade Edition] — Atari 2600 Price & Value$108$160eBay ↗

Not For Resale— this pagePac-Man [Not For Resale] — Atari 2600 Price & Value$85.87—eBay ↗

StandardPac-Man — Atari 2600 Price & Value$22.5$89.99eBay ↗

Tele GamesPac-Man [Tele Games] — Atari 2600 Price & Value$19.99$30eBay ↗

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Game details

Brand: Atari
Platform: Atari 2600
Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: Atari
Released: 1981
Copies sold: 1.65M
ESRB: Everyone 10+

Pac-Man [Not For Resale] (Atari 2600) resale value

A loose copy of Pac-Man [Not For Resale] averages around $86. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about null, and a factory-sealed copy commands null.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is the genre of Pac-Man on the Atari 2600?: Pac-Man on the Atari 2600 is classified under the Puzzle genre.
Who published this version of Pac-Man?: This game was published by Atari.
When was this Atari 2600 title released?: The game was released in 1981.