Plaion, Atari and Bandai Namco Announce Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition

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.

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 colorful joysticks will also be separately available.

The collaboration features a variety of different offerings for Atari and PAC-MAN fans, 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 Wednesday 23rd July, at Amazon, with the price being £129.99.
• 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 will cost £29.99 each, and will be available to pre-order from Wednesday 23rd 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 Wednesday 23rd July at Amazon and on Atari.com, priced at £129.99 and £29.99 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.