Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition brings classic gaming back
Atari, Plaion, and Bandai Namco have announced the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition, a fresh take on the classic console. It will launch worldwide on 31st October 2025, and pre-orders open on 23rd July through Amazon and Atari.com.
The console is designed in bright Pac-Man yellow with glowing character icons on the front. It celebrates the original release of Pac-Man on the Atari 2600, marking a key moment in gaming history.
Inside the box, fans will get:
- A Pac-Man Double Feature cartridge, which includes two games — Pac-Man 2600 and a brand-new Pac-Man 7800.
- A yellow wireless joystick matching the theme of the console.
Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition pricing
The Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition full bundle is priced at £129.99.
In addition to the console, Pac-Man themed wireless joysticks will be sold separately. These CX40+ Wireless Joysticks come in five fun colours:
- Yellow (Pac-Man)
- Red (Blinky)
- Pink (Pinky)
- Blue (Inky)
- Orange (Clyde)
Each joystick will cost £29.99, and pre-orders start on the same day as the console.
There are also plans to release the Pac-Man Double Feature cartridge on its own later in 2025.
Ben Jones, Commercial Director at PLAION REPLAI, shared:
“This console is a tribute to where home gaming began. It brings together two legends – Atari and Pac-Man – in a bold and fun way for fans of all ages.”
