Welcome to this listing for a wonderfully nostalgic, layout-ready piece of portable gaming history. This is the original 2004 Game Boy Advance (GBA) release of Pac-Man World, complete in its original retail box with the original instruction manual.
Originally released to celebrate Pac-Man's 20th Anniversary, Pac-Man World on the GBA is an incredibly impressive, highly acclaimed port of the classic PlayStation 3D platformer. It stands as a brilliant showcase of what the GBA's hardware could achieve, packing clever level design, vibrant graphics, and classic arcade action into a tiny cartridge.
This particular listing is a "Complete with Box & Manual" (COB) set. While it is missing its inner cardboard support tray, the cartridge itself is in spectacular, collector-grade condition, making it a highly attractive addition to any retro Nintendo shelf display.
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💥 Game Title: Pac-Man World.
💥 Platform: Game Boy Advance / GBA SP / Nintendo DS Compatible.
💥 Publisher: Namco / Destination Software Inc. (DSI).
💥 Year of Release: 2004.
💥 Region: PAL / Region-Free (GBA cartridges play on any GBA or DS system worldwide).
💥 Completeness: Includes original outer cardboard box, original paper instruction manual, and physical game cartridge. (Please note: Missing the cardboard inner tray/insert).
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As a passionate collector, I describe all retro gaming items with absolute transparency so you can buy with complete peace of mind:
The Game Cartridge: Near Mint (NM) Condition. The cartridge shell is pristine, clean, and entirely free of heavy scuffs, marker pens, or scuffs. The front label is bright, perfectly centered, glossy, and shows virtually zero wear. The internal gold contact pins are clean and bright with no corrosion, allowing the game to boot instantly.
The Instruction Manual: Very Good (VG) Condition. The original paper instruction manual is fully present. All pages are clean and unblemished with no pen marks, scribbles, or clipped pages. It shows only minor, honest handling creases on the front cover consistent with careful reference.
The Original Cardboard Box: Good to Fair (GD/FR) Condition. * Front & Sides: Structurally sound with vibrant yellow colors. However, it displays obvious, prominent signs of edge wear and associated color/paint loss along the seams.
The Back Panel: Shows slightly more advanced wear. Please note that a few of the corners are crushed inward, which has caused some creasing to the cardboard panels. The top and bottom flaps remain intact and close securely.
The Interior: Please note that the original cardboard structural insert/tray that holds the cartridge and manual in place is missing. The game and manual rest loose inside the outer box.
Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the exact physical condition of the cardboard box and internal elements before purchasing.
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This game is not just a shelf display piece; it is fully ready to be played:
Testing: Fully tested on a native Game Boy Advance SP console.
Booting & Gameplay: The cartridge boots up immediately on the first attempt with no freezing, glitching, or crash screens. The levels, audio, and save state features run flawlessly. (A picture of the game active and running is included in the listing photos).
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Vintage cardboard Game Boy Advance boxes are incredibly fragile and can easily be completely crushed in the mail if packaged poorly. I pack to a very strict collector standard:
Internal Protection: The game cartridge and paper manual will be wrapped in protective tissue paper and placed inside a sealed grip-lock bag so they cannot slide around, scratch each other, or tear the outer box from the inside during transit.
Structural Protection: The box will be packaged with flat cardboard stiffeners to ensure it cannot be compressed.
Outer Protection: Shipped inside a strong, double-walled outer cardboard shipping box packed tightly with impact-absorbing bubble wrap or void-fill materials to guarantee it arrives in the exact state described.
Domestic Shipping: Shipped via a fully tracked and insured courier service with eBay Simple Delivery.
International Buyers: I am proudly enrolled in eBay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP). If you are ordering from overseas, eBay handles the international logistics and customs.
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Please examine the high-resolution photos of the actual game set you will receive:
Full Set Overview: Showing the outer box, instruction manual, and game cartridge displayed together.
Cartridge Close-up: High-resolution front and back shots showing the pristine, Near Mint condition of the shell and label.
Box Front & Sides: Close-up shots showcasing the bright colors and honestly displaying the edge wear and paint loss.
Box Back & Crushed Corners: Honest close-ups highlighting the back of the box and the creased/crushed corners so there are no surprises.
Instruction Manual: Highlighting the front cover and sample internal pages showing its clean condition.
Active Gameplay Proof: A shot showing the game cartridge successfully booting and running on a GBA screen.
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I am currently thinning out a significant portion of my private retro gaming and vintage collectibles collection!
Nintendo & Retro Gaming: If you are a fan of classic gaming, please check out my other Nintendo listings! I have a wonderful, rotating selection of items, including various other Game Boy Advance games, a complete-in-box Nintendo 2DS White & Red Console with Pokémon X, and sought-after Pokémon X & Y game bundles.
Premium Model Cars & Railways: I also frequently list high-end, collector-grade diecast and resin model cars (including pristine pieces from Look Smart and MR Collection) as well as vintage OO gauge railway lots (Hornby, Tri-ang, Wrenn, etc.).
I am always happy to combine shipping or discuss a package discount if you are interested in acquiring multiple items!
If you have any questions about this Game Boy Advance copy of Pac-Man World or would like to request a specific close-up photo of the box's corners, please send me a message and I'll be happy to help!
Many Thanks,
Ewan