Leading global publisher and developer PLAION REPLAI, alongside iconic consumer brand Atari and interactive entertainment producer Bandai Namco, today announced the forthcoming release of the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition. This newly developed version of the classic console celebrates the enduring collaboration between Atari and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., the original developer of PAC-MAN.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is scheduled for a worldwide launch on October 31, 2025. This release pays homage to the significant moment PAC-MAN first became available on home consoles via the Atari 2600. The new hardware features PAC-MAN’s distinctive visual style, incorporating a signature yellow finish and illuminated character icons on the console’s front panel.
Product Offerings
The collaboration introduces several distinct products for both Atari and PAC-MAN enthusiasts:
- Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Console: This new console, presented in PAC-MAN’s signature yellow, includes illuminated character icons. The retail package also contains 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 Wednesday, July 23, on Amazon, priced at £129.99.
- PAC-MAN Double Feature Cartridge: This dual-game cartridge features PAC-MAN 7800, a new arcade-style version of the classic, alongside PAC-MAN 2600, the game’s inaugural home console release. This cartridge will be released separately later in 2025.
- PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks: These joysticks will be available individually in five distinct colors: Yellow (PAC-MAN), Blue (Inky ghost), Red (Blinky ghost), Pink (Pinky ghost), and Orange (Clyde ghost). Each PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joystick will be priced at £29.99 and will be available for pre-order from Wednesday, July 23.
Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition price and availability
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks will be available for pre-order starting Wednesday, July 23, on Amazon and Atari.com, at prices of £129.99 and £29.99 respectively. The official release date for both products is October 31, 2025.
