Atari is joining forces with retro game manufacturer PLAION to relaunch its iconic home entertainment hardware.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a revitalized version of the classic console, will release worldwide on October 31, 2025 — just in time for Clyde and the rest of the Ghost Gang to celebrate Halloween.
The new hardware heralds the longstanding collaborative relationship between beloved brands Atari and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., the latter being the original PAC-MAN developer.
The modernized home console is leaning into classic design by utilizing the arcade classic’s iconic color palette and signature style. The hardware’s look is unmistakably Atari — the same retro aesthetic, but this time, available in the dot-eating protagonist’s iconic neon yellow. Complementary Ghost Gang-inspired joysticks will also be released.
The collaboration’s offerings include:
- Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition. This brand-new version of the iconic console comes in the classic character’s signature shade of yellow, featuring illuminated character icons across the front. The retail pack also includes the PAC-MAN Double Feature software cartridge and a matching PAC-MAN CX-40 Wireless Joystick;
- PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge. This dual game cartridge includes PAC-MAN 7800, a new, arcade-style version of the classic, along with PAC-MAN 2600, the game’s very first home console release;
- PAC-MAN CX40+ Wireless Joysticks. Five colorful joysticks will be available upon release — one in the titular character’s yellow, and four others in The Ghost Gang’s shades (blue for Inky, red for Blinky, pink for Pinky, and orange for our buddy Clyde).
“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 Commercial Director Ben Jones.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and quirky corresponding joysticks will be available for pre-order from Wednesday, July 23, via Amazon and Atari. Per the latter’s digital storefront, the 2600+ Pac-Man Edition & Game Bundle will retail for $274.96. Big-time fans can grab more elaborate bundles, too. Joysticks, when purchased individually, will run players $39.99. Color does not impact pricing. If you’re feeling froggy and want all five, it’ll run you about $200. Additionally, fans can anticipate a separate release of the PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge later this year.
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