Atari and Bandai Namco sent out the following
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Atari, an interactive entertainment company, and leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today launched the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition. This special edition celebrates the long-standing collaboration between two iconic brands and marks the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN’s debut in arcades. Manufactured by Plaion – Atari’s official partner on the Atari+ console ecosystem – the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and game cartridges are now available for $169.99 USD and comes with a PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 cartridge and a PAC-MAN Edition of the Atari CX40+ Wireless Joystick.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is a tribute to the original video game romance that brought PAC-MAN to home consoles for the first time on the Atari 2600. The collection is infused with PAC-MAN’s signature style, including colorful Ghost Joysticks, a vibrant yellow Atari 2600+ console with illuminated character icons across the front, an all-new PAC-MAN game and much more.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition comes with:
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PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 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.
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CX40+ Wireless Joystick: The PAC-MAN edition joystick is available in five colors: PAC-MAN (Yellow), INKY (Blue), BLINKY (Red), PINKY (Pink), and CLYDE (Orange). Additional CX40+ Wireless Joystick will cost $39.99 USD each.
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High Score Collection: Atari is also releasing the ultimate collection of Bandai Namco classics for the Atari 7800, featuring GALAGA, DIG DUG, XEVIOUS, and the all-new PAC-MAN: Double Feature game. Each game comes individually packaged in exclusive collector’s packaging, with unique cartridge colors for each game and bonus extras only available in this special edition box set. The High Score Collection will cost $139.99 USD. Standard edition cartridges for all four games will also be available separately for $32.99 USD each and will ship with full-color user manuals. All cartridges will ship on November 21.
“We’re excited to team up once again with Bandai Namco, a partner that shares our deep appreciation for gaming history,” said Matt Burnett, VP of Strategic Operations at Atari. “The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is a tribute to the enduring legacy of the PAC-MAN franchise. Paired with our distinctive hardware, this console celebrates our shared heritage and offers something truly unique and collectible for fans and enthusiasts.”
“Atari has been part of PAC-MAN’s journey since the beginning, and collaborating with them continues to be a true privilege for the Bandai Namco team,” said Karim Farghaly, SVP, Business Innovation and Licensing, Bandai Namco
Entertainment America Inc. “Together, we’ve built a legacy defined by innovation and treasured moments. The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is a fitting tribute to PAC-MAN’s enduring spirit — blending nostalgic hardware with new elements to celebrate one of gaming’s most iconic characters.”
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To learn more about PAC-MAN, please visit: https://www.pacman.com/en/. You can also follow PAC-MAN on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pacman/ or on X at: https://x.com/officialpacman?lang=en or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/officialpacman/?hl=en. Players can soon join the PAC-MAN Discord channel launching later this year to connect with fellow PAC-MAN fans online.
For more information on this and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, check us out live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/bandainamcous, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
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