Atari 50 Expands With Namco Collection DLC and Pac-Man 2600+ Edition: Full Details for Nintendo Fans

Atari 50, the critically acclaimed anthology developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari, continues to establish itself as an essential release for fans of retro gaming and interactive history lessons.

Since its initial launch in November 2022 across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch, Atari 50 has garnered praise for compiling a treasure trove of over 100 titles spanning the storied legacy of Atari.

With curated interviews, rare artifacts, and context-rich timelines, the game serves as both a playable museum and a vital teaching tool for industry enthusiasts and new generations alike. In an exciting expansion for the collection, Atari announced a significant partnership with Bandai Namco to bring the "Namco Collection" downloadable content (DLC) to Atari 50 later this year.

This add-on, priced at $7.99, will feature iconic games originally ported to the Atari 2600, including Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Xevious, Galaxian, and additional fan favorites.

Available for platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, this DLC further cements Atari 50’s status as an unparalleled historical archive. Bandai Namco’s Senior Vice President of Business Innovation and Licensing, Karim Farghaly, emphasized the value of this expanded collaboration, stating that the renewed partnership with Atari honors the companies’ shared legacy and commitment to delivering joy to gamers worldwide.

In keeping with Atari 50’s signature approach, the Namco Collection will introduce a new interactive timeline highlighting the early partnership between Atari and Namco, with playable versions of foundational titles like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Galaga. Physical collectors and hardware enthusiasts will be pleased with Atari’s reveal of the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition, priced at $169.99.

Reimagining the classic console in Pac-Man yellow, this special edition includes Pac-Man: Double Feature, which presents both the original Atari 2600 version of Pac-Man and a newly developed Pac-Man 7800—the latter a theoretical port celebrating the game’s evolution for the Atari 7800 system.

Complementing this release, wireless controller recreations themed after Pac-Man and the iconic ghosts—Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde—will be made available for $39.99 each. Additionally, at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Atari will offer a limited run of 1,000 boxed copies of Pac-Man: Double Feature in exclusive gold packaging, each with a color cartridge, pin, and patch priced at $99.99.

Aimed at passionate collectors, these limited editions are positioned as unique keepsakes capturing a significant chapter in video game history. The forthcoming Namco Collection DLC and Pac-Man-themed hardware underline Atari’s ongoing dedication to preserving and celebrating classic gaming culture.

As Atari 50 continues to evolve, it remains a definitive destination for exploring the video game industry's formative decades on Nintendo Switch and other major platforms.

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