Celebrating a History of Collaboration and Coinciding with PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary, the Collection Features New Hardware, Classic and New Games and Limited-Edition San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Cartridges
To learn more about PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary celebration, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/pac-
NEW YORK, NY / IRVINE, CA – July 21, 2025 – Atari, an interactive entertainment company, is teaming up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to launch the Atari x PAC-MAN™ Collection. The collection celebrates the long history of collaboration between the two iconic brands and fittingly comes as PAC-MAN marks its 45th anniversary since debuting in arcades. In tribute to the original video game romance that brought PAC-MAN™ to home consoles for the first time on the Atari 2600, the collection is infused with PAC-MAN’s signature style, including colorful Ghost Joysticks, a vibrant yellow Atari 2600+ console, an all-new PAC-MAN game and much more.
The Atari and Bandai Namco collaboration features a variety of different offerings for Atari and PAC-MAN fans, including
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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 bundle also includes the PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 cartridge and a PAC-MAN Edition of the Atari CX40+ Wireless Joystick. The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and game cartridges, manufactured by Plaion – Atari’s official partner on the Atari+ console ecosystem – is now available for pre-order at $169.99 USD.
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PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 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.
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CX40+ Wireless Joystick: The PAC-MAN edition joystick is available in five colors: PAC-MAN (Yellow), Blinky (Red), Inky (Blue), Pinky (Pink), and Clyde (Orange). Additional CX40+ Wireless Joystick will cost $39.99 USD each.
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High Score Collection: Atari is also releasing the ultimate collection of Bandai Namco classics for the Atari 7800, featuring GALAGA™, DIG DUG™, XEVIOUS™, and the all-new PAC-MAN: Double Feature game. Each game comes individually packaged in exclusive collector’s packaging, with unique cartridge colors for each game and bonus extras only available in this special edition box set. The High Score Collection will cost $139.99 USD. Standard edition cartridges for all four games will also be available separately for $34.99 USD each and will ship with full-color user manuals.
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Exclusive Gold Edition (San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusive): During SDCC, Atari will distribute 1,000 exclusive Golden BOX Editions of PAC-MAN: Double Feature. Each $99.99 collector’s set includes a 2-in-1 cartridge in one of five surprise Team Ghost or PAC-MAN colors (red, blue, pink, orange or yellow), plus a limited-edition patch and pin. No purchase necessary to enter or win, in accordance with California state law.
“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Bandai Namco once again; they are an iconic partner with a shared passion for gaming history,” said Matt Burnett, VP of Strategic Operations at Atari. “The Atari x PAC-MAN Collection is a celebration for fans of classic games, unique hardware and the timeless appeal of the PAC-MAN franchise. This collaboration honors our legacy together, bringing something truly special and rare to fans and collectors alike.”
“Working with Atari once again and helping reignite our history of collaborating to bring joy to video game fans worldwide is an incredible honor,” said Karim Farghaly, SVP, Business Innovation and Licensing, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. “ Together, we’ve built a legacy filled with groundbreaking milestones, and the Atari x PAC-MAN Collection perfectly honors the timeless spirit of PAC-MAN, blending nostalgia with fresh experiences to reconnect new and existing fans with one of gaming’s most iconic characters.”
Last but not least, Atari and Bandai Namco have announced a new DLC for Atari 50, titled The Namco Connection. This expansion tells the story of the early partnership between the two companies and will be available later this year for $7.99 USD. The Namco Connection will feature the best-selling PAC-MAN for Atari 2600, along with a collection of titles from the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 7800, including GALAGA, DIG DUG, XEVIOUS and GALAXIAN™. Players can jump straight into any game or explore the collection chronologically through an interactive timeline featuring developer interviews, archival documents, photos from the era and more.
To learn more about PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary celebration, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/pac-
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