The Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition is a modern homage to the classic console, distinguished by its vibrant, eye-catching Pac-Man yellow plastic shell, which is a significant departure from the original’s woodgrain aesthetic. While smaller and much lighter than the 1977 original, it retains the iconic shape and features like the cartridge slot and front switches for power, game select, and reset. The console’s front panel replaces the woodgrain with an illuminated graphic of Pac-Man being chased by the ghosts, which lights up when the system is on, adding a distinct and charming visual flair. For modern convenience, the hardware features HDMI output for connection to contemporary TVs, USB-C power, and includes a themed CX-40+ Wireless Joystick (along with a wireless receiver) that faithfully replicates the look and stiff feel of the original controller, though with the freedom of wireless play. Internally, the console uses an upgraded board (often referred to as the “parity board”) compared to the original 2600+, which improves compatibility with specific legacy accessories like driving and keypad controllers.
The core appeal of the Atari 2600+ lies in its backward and forward compatibility, allowing it to play most original Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. This Pac-Man edition bundles the Pac-Man: Double Feature 2-in-1 cartridge, which includes both the famously primitive original Atari 2600 version of Pac-Man and a significantly improved, arcade-style Pac-Man 7800 version, showcasing the evolution of the console’s capabilities. Overall reception has been positive, especially from collectors and retro enthusiasts who appreciate the console’s plug-and-play simplicity and modern features like HDMI and wireless control. Reviewers highlight the system’s ability to play original cartridges with clearer visuals and the nostalgic value of the design, although the stiffness of the included joystick is sometimes noted as a drawback—though often considered an authentic part of the experience. The unique, brightly-colored aesthetic and the inclusion of the better Pac-Man 7800 port make this edition a popular choice over the standard 2600+ for fans of the arcade legend.
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Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition
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1x Wireless Joystick, HDMI Cable, USB Power Cable
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£129.99
Pac-Man Double Feature – Atari 7800 (2025)
Pac-Man Double Feature for the Atari 7800 is a modern 2-in-1 cartridge created by Atari and programmer Bob DeCrescenzo, celebrating the original collaboration between Atari and Bandai Namco. It contains two distinct games: Pac-Man 7800, an all-new, arcade-style version designed to be the definitive Pac-Man experience on the console, and Pac-Man 2600, the very first home console version of the game released in 1982 for the Atari 2600. The classic gameplay remains the focus: you control Pac-Man as he navigates a maze, eating all the dots (pac-pellets) while avoiding the four coloured ghosts—Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde—until he eats a power pellet, which temporarily turns the ghosts blue and vulnerable to be eaten for bonus points. The story is the simple, enduring tale of the hungry, pellet-gobbling character on a high-score quest. The new release, which is compatible with the Atari 7800/7800+ and 2600+ consoles, has been met with positive reception from retro gaming fans who appreciate the new, arcade-faithful experience on the 7800 and the nostalgic inclusion of the original 2600 version, often praising the collectible packaging and the overall effort to bring a quality version of the classic maze game to the system.
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