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Atari Opens Preorders for Pac-Man–Themed 2600+ Console

Priced at $169.99, the limited-edition console celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary with a yellow shell featuring thematic artwork.

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Overview

  • Preorders for the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition launched on Amazon on August 7, 2025, at a $169.99 price point.
  • The package includes the bright yellow console, a matching CX40+ wireless joystick, and a two-in-one Pac-Man: Double Feature cartridge with both the original 2600 game and a new 7800 version.
  • Collectors can purchase additional ghost-inspired CX40+ wireless joysticks in Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde colorways for $40 each.
  • The system maintains backward compatibility with authentic Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges and delivers 720p video output via HDMI.
  • The console is set to ship on October 31, 2025, as part of Bandai Namco’s year-long celebration of Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary.