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Atari x Namco Collaboration Brings PAC-MAN Edition Hardware and Classic Games
PAC-MAN Returns to Atari: A New Collaboration with Bandai Namco! 🕹️
Get ready for some classic arcade action! Atari and Bandai Namco have teamed up to bring a wave of PAC-MAN themed hardware and beloved Namco games to the Atari+ platform. Here’s what you need to know:
New Console: The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition ($169.99) is a bright yellow beauty with an illuminated front panel, and* includes a crucial internal upgrade for keypad/driving controller support!
- Wireless Joysticks: Five new CX40+ Ghost Edition joysticks ($39.99 each / $199.95 set) represent PAC-MAN and the ghosts with raised character inserts – plus they work with original Atari, PC, MiSTer & Raspberry Pi!
- 7800 Classics: The High Score Collection 7800 ($169.99 for the set / $34.99 individually) brings Galaga, Xevious, Dig Dug and an enhanced PAC-MAN to the 7800 with refined ports & custom artwork!
- Atari 50 DLC: The Namco Legendary Pack expands Digital Eclipse’s Atari 50th Anniversary Collection with documentary content, interviews, and multiple versions of PAC-MAN, Dig Dug, and Xevious.
- Bundles Galore: Choose from the Game Bundle ($274.96) with four games or the Mega Collector Bundle ($434.92) featuring all five ghost joysticks!
This partnership isn’t just about nostalgia – it’s bringing genuine improvements and thoughtful design to classic Namco games on Atari hardware. 👾