To mark the 45th anniversary of Pac‑Man, Atari and Bandai Namco have collaborated on a limited edition of the Atari 2600+ console. This version includes themed hardware and a special game cartridge, aiming to commemorate the enduring popularity of Pac‑Man while offering compatibility with modern displays.
Console Features and Specifications
The Pac‑Man Atari 2600+ Anniversary Edition is based on Atari’s previously released 2600+ console, a modernized version of the original Atari 2600. Key features include:
- HDMI output for modern televisions.
- USB-C power input.
- Support for both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges.
- A Pac‑Man-themed console shell with anniversary branding.
- Two custom CX40+ joysticks, styled to match the console.
- The Pac‑Man: Collector’s Edition cartridge, containing the original Pac‑Man along with Pac‑Man 8K, an enhanced version offering improved visuals and performance.
Availability
Atari has opened pre-orders for the console via its official store and select retailers. The retail price is $169.99 USD (€146,-), and the product is expected to ship starting October 31, 2025.
Background
Pac‑Man, originally released in 1980, remains one of the most recognizable video game franchises globally. This anniversary edition console is part of several initiatives marking the character’s 45th year, and it follows Atari’s recent efforts to revive interest in classic gaming hardware with modernized features.
If i hadn’t got any other way to play this system, maybe a worthy look, and those joysticks look cool, the colour scheme is nice, kinda reminds me of the way i would have painted one back in the day 😁
The MiSTer does a great job with 2600.