Which is better for actually playing Pac-Man?

The Pac-Man Deluxe. Its 17-inch screen and real-feel joystick and buttons are built for standing play. The Collector-Cade's 3.2-inch screen and small buttons are more for display.

Is the Pac-Man Deluxe worth $370 more?

If you will play often and have the floor space, yes. You get a 17-inch screen, 14 games, a joystick and Wi-Fi leaderboards. If you mainly want a Pac-Man object on a shelf, the Collector-Cade does that for $79.99.

Which has more games?

The Deluxe, with 14. The Collector-Cade lists 4: Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian and 16-bit versions of arcade titles.

Does either need assembly?

The Deluxe does, and it weighs 68 lbs, so plan for two people. The Collector-Cade arrives ready to use and runs on 4 AA batteries.

Can I post high scores online?

Only on the Deluxe, which has Wi-Fi leaderboards. The Collector-Cade has no online features.

How long is the warranty?

The Deluxe lists 90 days parts and 90 days labor. The Collector-Cade listing does not state a warranty.

Arcade1Up 13" Pac-Man Collector-Cade vs Arcade1Up Pac-Man Deluxe

Buy the Collector-Cade if you want a small Pac-Man collectible for a shelf or desk and don't want to spend much. Buy the Pac-Man Deluxe if you want a real arcade cabinet to play standing up, with a 17-inch screen, 14 games and Wi-Fi leaderboards. On November 4, 2026 the Collector-Cade is $79.99 at E Sport Certified, and the Deluxe is $449.99 at Abt Electronics & Appliances. That is a $370 gap, and the two are not the same kind of product.

Today the Arcade1Up 13" Pac-Man Collector-Cade costs $370.00 less at its best price.

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