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Pac-Man - Wata 9.6 NS Glue Seal [No "Video Computer System", Atari Sticker, Early Production], 2600 Atari 1982 USA....
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Pac-Man - Wata 9.6 NS Glue Seal [No "Video Computer System", Atari Sticker, Early Production], 2600 Atari 1982 USA. Despite at least 21 documented variants of Pac-Man for the Atari 2600, collectors seeking an Early Print need only look for one key detail: the absence of the "Video Computer System" text on the box cover. These earliest copies, manufactured in January 1982, predate the addition of that text-later placed between "Pac-Man" and "Game Program." For a game produced 43 years ago, a 9.6 box is an extraordinary feat of preservation. Of the 22 copies of this variant listed in Wata's February 2025 population report, this is the highest-graded example, somehow remaining unopened and unscathed after four decades-avoiding even the infamous New Mexico landfill. More than 45 years after his debut, Pac-Man remains a beloved gaming icon. The Atari 2600 port-programmed by Tod Frye under extreme time and memory limitations-featured flickering ghosts, off-key sounds, and simplified visuals. Though heavily criticized and widely panned as one of the worst arcade-to-home conversions, it still became the console's best-selling game, with over seven million units sold.View the certification for Wata Certification ID 608143-007, including grader's notes if available.
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2025 May 23 - 24 Video Games Signature® Auction #7415 (go to Auction Home page)
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