PLAION REPLAI, ATARI AND BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. ANNOUNCE THE ATARI 2600+ PAC-MAN EDITION
The new hardware comes with two PAC-MAN Games and a branded CX-40 Wireless Joystick
July 2025: PLAION REPLAI, a leading global publisher and developer of retro video game software and hardware, and Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, are proud to announce today that the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition – a newly developed version of the classic console – will be launching worldwide on 31st October 2025. This exciting new product also celebrates the long-standing collaboration between Atari and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., with Namco being the original developer of PAC-MAN.
Watch the exciting new trailer here – https://youtu.be/AO6KeHRdvwc
In tribute to the original video game romance that brought PAC-MAN to home consoles for the first time on the Atari 2600, the new hardware is infused with PAC-MAN’s signature style. To compliment the release, a range of colourful joysticks will also be separately available.
The collaboration features a variety of different offerings for Atari and PAC-MANfans, including:
- Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition: This brand-new version of the iconic console comes in signature PAC-MAN yellow, featuring illuminated character icons across the front. The retail pack also includes the PAC-MAN Double Feature software cartridge and the PAC-MAN CX-40 Wireless Joystick (Yellow). The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition will be available for pre-order from Thursday 24th July at major retailers.
- PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge: This dual game cartridge includes PAC-MAN 7800, a brand new, arcade-style version of the classic, along with PAC-MAN 2600, the very first home console release of the game.
- PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks: The PAC-MAN joysticks are available separately in five different colours – Yellow (PAC-MAN), Blue (Inky ghost), Red (Blinky ghost), Pink (Pinky ghost) and Orange (Clyde ghost); PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks and will be available to pre-order from Thursday 24th July.
“The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is more than just a console – it’s a tribute to the moment home gaming truly began. By reimagining the iconic hardware in PAC-MAN’s unmistakable style, we’re celebrating the legacy of two cultural giants who helped define a generation of play. We’re proud to bring this collaboration to life for collectors, fans, and a whole new wave of retro gaming enthusiasts,” said PLAION REPLAI’s Commercial Director, Ben Jones.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks will be available for pre-order from Thursday 24th July, priced at $269.99 and $59.95, respectively. The release date for the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks will be 31st October 2025. There will also be a separate release of the PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge later in 2025.
For more information, visit: www.atari.com.
To learn more about PAC-MAN, please visit: https://www.pacman.com/en/.
For more information on other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com.
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