ATARI 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Gives Retro Gamers a Ghostly Gift

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In 2016, Nintendo brought back nostalgia with a miniature version of its original NES console. Though it resembled the classic grey box from the 80s and 90s, this new version plugged into modern TVs and came with a selection of built-in games. It was a huge hit, and in 2018, Nintendo released an even more popular SNES Classic Edition. Since then, many other companies have released smaller versions of classic consoles with pre-loaded games. Atari, however, is simply re-releasing its original 2600 console with a fresh coat of paint and PAC-MAN branding.

Bandai Namco is releasing a special Atari 2600+ console themed around the classic game PAC-MAN. It’s bright yellow and black with ghost designs, and includes a cartridge with two PAC-MAN games. It also comes with a special *PAC-MANbranded wireless joystick. The console will cost $169.99, which seems a bit pricey for what it is, though that’s just my opinion.






You can get the PAC-MAN joystick in five different colors inspired by the game’s ghosts: Yellow (PAC-MAN), Blue (INKY), Red (BLINKY), Pink (PINKY), and Orange (CLYDE). Each extra CX40+ Wireless Joystick costs $39.99.

A new 2-in-1 cartridge lets you play both the original PAC-MAN from the Atari 2600 and a brand new, arcade-style version called PAC-MAN 7800. Bandai also announced other classic Atari games: Galaga, Dig Dug, and Xevious, each costing $32.99. You can purchase all three of those, plus the Pac-Man 2-in-1 cartridge, as part of the High Score Bundle for $139.99. Just remember, you’ll need an Atari console to play any of these games!




You can purchase the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition right there.

Kyle Anderson is a Senior Editor at TopMob and the host of the weekly podcast, Laser Focus, where he dives deep into pop culture. He also writes film and TV reviews, and you can find him on Letterboxd.

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2025-10-31 23:03