+Random Terrain Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1982y_02m_18d Alton Telegraph Thursday, February 18, 1982, Alton, Illinois(JCPenney newspaper ad.)1982y_03m_12d Burlington Hawk Eye Friday, March 12, 1982, Burlington, Iowa(Woolco newspaper ad.) My local Woolco department store in Roanoke, Virginia didn’t get Pac-Man until April. Looks like Woolco shoppers in Roanoke, Virginia weren't the only ones in the USA who couldn't get Pac-Man until April. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I remember the Atari catalog saying: "It differs SLIGHTLY from the original arcade game! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Hey, despite its shortcomings, I remember getting many, many hours of play out of 2600 Pac-Man. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thanks for sharing those ads. It would have sucked to have reserved one only to get your money back. I remember how excited people were that Pac-man was coming to the Atari! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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