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product_id: 16640524
title: "Pac-Man Connect and Play - 12 Classic Games"
brand: "bandai"
price: "$6556"
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# Plug & play TV connection Battery-powered portability 12 classic arcade games included Pac-Man Connect and Play - 12 Classic Games

**Brand:** bandai
**Price:** $6556
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕹️ Relive the arcade golden age—because classic never goes out of style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pac-Man Connect and Play - 12 Classic Games by bandai
- **How much does it cost?** $6556 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bandai enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bandai brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Setup:** Plug the composite cables directly into your TV—no complicated installation, just pure gaming fun.
- • **Compact & Stylish:** Iconic Pac-Man case design with built-in cord storage keeps your setup sleek and ready to play.
- • **Instant Arcade Vibes:** Built-in joystick and classic Pac-Man shaped controller deliver authentic 80s arcade feel right on your TV.
- • **Perfect Social Icebreaker:** A must-have for game nights and gatherings—bring retro fun that sparks conversation and nostalgia.
- • **Nostalgia Meets Innovation:** Celebrate 35 years of Pac-Man with 12 iconic games, including the rare Level 256 challenge.

## Overview

The Pac-Man Connect and Play 35th Anniversary Edition is a compact, battery-operated plug-and-play console featuring 12 classic arcade games, including the elusive Level 256. Designed with a nostalgic Pac-Man shaped controller and built-in joystick, it connects directly to your TV via composite cables for instant retro gaming. Perfect for casual play or social gatherings, it combines authentic arcade gameplay with modern convenience.

## Description

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pac-Man. Bandai's Pac-Man connect and play brings back your favorite classic video games right to your television! The battery-operated old school joystick connects right to your TV. Featuring 12 classic games like: Pac-Man, Pac-Man plus, Bostonian, Galaxia, Nappy, Super Pac-Man, Galego, dig Dug, new Rally x, Pac & PAL and devious. Not to mention, Pac-Man 256, which offers fans the chance to play the coveted level Once made unavailable due to a bug in the program of the supposedly never-ending game. The 256 Challenge lets you begin where the original game left off. The unique Pac-Man shaped controller is designed to reflect the nostalgia of 80's arcade style gaming. The store and play feature allows real Pac-Man fanatics to store the cord in the controller for the best display of Pac-Man. This Pac-Man connect and play is improved with great functionality with the joystick controller! Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Ages 4+.

Review: A surprisingly good recreation of some great arcade games - Bandai’s Pac-Man Connect & Play 35th Anniversary Edition is one of those rare TV Games that sports an incredible low price with minimal sacrifice in quality. While not perfect, it does set a high standard for other TV Games to try and match. For those who just want to see videos of how each of the 12 included games performs, you can skip straight to the Menu and Games section of this review. Otherwise, start with Console and Control and read on from there to get the complete picture. Console and Control The Pac-Man Connect & Play 35th Anniversary Edition is a highly portable, self-contained unit. Pull apart the two pieces of the case and you’ll find the attached composite cables and a battery compartment. Four AA batteries are required, but not included, and there is no provision for using an AC adapter. The mono composite cables (yellow for video, white for audio) are fairly short at about 6 feet (1.8 meters), so you’ll either want to get extensions or settle for playing close to your TV. I’ve read reports that the previous versions of this product had poor joysticks. That seems to have been addressed with this edition branded with the 35th Anniversary markings, so you’ll want to be sure to specifically get that model (assuming there was an issue in the first place). With that said, because of the interesting looking, yet unfortunate, shape of the shell, this is not really great for handheld use. If you use it on a table top like I’ve been doing, then you’ll find the joystick and buttons incredibly responsive for each of the 12 included games. It really does have a nice arcade feel. Menu and Games The colorful menu screen appears to be in an unusual resolution, but looks nice enough and packs in a good amount of information. The nice thing about the menu is that all 12 game titles fit on one screen, so it’s easy to select your game of choice with the joystick and A button. What follows then is an alphabetical listing of the 12 games and a short, direct feed video showing each one in action: Bosconian—Although little known today, this 1981 free-roaming scrolling shooter was technically impressive for its time. Dig-Dug—One of the more original game creations, this 1982 release tasks you with digging underground tunnels to try and inflate and pop various monsters. Galaga—This 1981 sequel to Galaxian (also included) is arguably the definitive Space Invaders-style shooter. Galaxian—Namco’s full color answer to Taito’s legendary Space Invaders (1978), this straightforward shooter from 1979 is still fun for a spin. Mappy—Although the music gets repetitive, this 1983 release ups the cute factor for its challenging chase-and-evade platforming. New Rally-X—This 1981 update of the 1980 original (not included) mixes oversized Pac-Man-like mazes and flag collecting with frantic racing and evasion and some much-needed defense via strategic use of a smoke screen. The update features slightly easier gameplay than its predecessor and minor graphical and gameplay tweaks. Pac & Pal—This 1983 release was a Japanese exclusive that used the same arcade hardware as Super Pac-Man (also included). It’s yet another Pac-Man variation with oddball additional features like unlockable items (by turning over cards), an assistant (Miru, aka “Pal”), and the ability to shoot (spit) a ray, smoke, musical notes, freezing rays, or min-Pac-Men (Pac-Mans?). Pac-Man—The 1980 classic in all its glory. It’s a shame Ms. Pac-Man (1982) wasn’t thrown in as well. Pac-Man 256—This is the infamous glitch-fest that’s the 256th, and final, level of the original Pac-Man game, and about the only way most of us game playing mortals will get to experience it. Unfortunately for us same game playing mortals, we have to beat the 255th level first. Pac-Man Plus—A minor 1982 update of the original, you’ll mostly find slightly altered visuals, some new power-ups, and slightly more challenging play. Super Pac-Man—A 1982 variation on the Pac-Man theme, Super Pac-Man does away with pellets in favor of fruits and prizes, and adds additional features like speed boosts and super power-ups. Xevious—Among the first top-down vertical scrolling shooters, this 1982 release challenges you to shoot both air- and ground-based targets. This is also the one game that makes use of the second button on the controller. I’m not sure if these are emulations or just really good simulations, but I assume it’s the latter. As such, certain arcade patterns or exploits won’t work since the game logic isn’t the same. From a more practical standpoint, without me bothering to do an exhaustive and largely unnecessary 1:1 comparison between this and something like MAME, I can say that all of the games really do play, look, and sound great. Audio/Video As you can tell from the videos, each game is an audio-visual treat. Frankly I’m baffled at how Bandai was able to get the quality they were out of this device’s lowly composite connection, particularly since other TV Game devices don’t come anywhere close. However they did it, I’m glad they pulled it off, because this is now a target for other TV Game manufacturers that use composite output to try and match. Of course, it’s not quite perfect, and you will notice the occasional off-sound, but overall, it’s really impressive. Conclusion Prices vary wildly, so keep in mind what the actual list price is and go down from there. At any price up to the list price, though, it’s a steal, even if the joystick does get a bit creaky with heavy use. While I think I’m rightly critical of the superfluous Pac-Man pixel-shaped case design and too-short, hard-wired composite cables, I can’t think of much else I’d want changed. Even if you have emulation options or home ports you’re happy with, this convenient and flashy portable package is still something well worth a look. If you have friends or family that don’t have other options, yet still have an interest in classic gaming, then this moves from well worth a look to must buy.
Review: Great Gift! - I bought this as a stocking stuffer for my husband and it fit the bill perfectly! It's fun, easy and quick to setup and use, and has all the nostalgia of those great classic games. We loved booting it up and hearing that PacMan music, it really takes you back! I know other reviewers mention the cord being a bit short, and that is true but it's definitely not overly short. A couple people also complained about the design but it didn't bother us at all. I think if you're looking for a small gift that's well priced for what it offers, this is a great one. It's perfect to bring a smile to someone's face and enjoy some entertainment, and we always pull it out whenever we have people over and it's a hit!

## Features

- Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pac-Man; Bandai's Pac-Man connect and play brings back your favorite classic video games right to your television
- Game case styled in iconic Pac-Man design, cords store inside case
- Connect the included cords directly into your television arch Jack to play
- One joystick controller built into game case - and now with improved functionality
- Includes 12 classic games to play: iconic Pac-Man game, rare level 256 game, and 10 other games; 4 AA batteries required (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0104G9K4Q |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #290,404 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #720 in Plug & Play Video Games |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,321) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 14.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 38886 |
| Manufacturer | Bandai America Incorporated |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 4 - 8 years |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 7.48 x 9.84 inches |
| Release date | June 1, 2015 |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A surprisingly good recreation of some great arcade games
*by B***E on January 11, 2016*

Bandai’s Pac-Man Connect & Play 35th Anniversary Edition is one of those rare TV Games that sports an incredible low price with minimal sacrifice in quality. While not perfect, it does set a high standard for other TV Games to try and match. For those who just want to see videos of how each of the 12 included games performs, you can skip straight to the Menu and Games section of this review. Otherwise, start with Console and Control and read on from there to get the complete picture. Console and Control The Pac-Man Connect & Play 35th Anniversary Edition is a highly portable, self-contained unit. Pull apart the two pieces of the case and you’ll find the attached composite cables and a battery compartment. Four AA batteries are required, but not included, and there is no provision for using an AC adapter. The mono composite cables (yellow for video, white for audio) are fairly short at about 6 feet (1.8 meters), so you’ll either want to get extensions or settle for playing close to your TV. I’ve read reports that the previous versions of this product had poor joysticks. That seems to have been addressed with this edition branded with the 35th Anniversary markings, so you’ll want to be sure to specifically get that model (assuming there was an issue in the first place). With that said, because of the interesting looking, yet unfortunate, shape of the shell, this is not really great for handheld use. If you use it on a table top like I’ve been doing, then you’ll find the joystick and buttons incredibly responsive for each of the 12 included games. It really does have a nice arcade feel. Menu and Games The colorful menu screen appears to be in an unusual resolution, but looks nice enough and packs in a good amount of information. The nice thing about the menu is that all 12 game titles fit on one screen, so it’s easy to select your game of choice with the joystick and A button. What follows then is an alphabetical listing of the 12 games and a short, direct feed video showing each one in action: Bosconian—Although little known today, this 1981 free-roaming scrolling shooter was technically impressive for its time. Dig-Dug—One of the more original game creations, this 1982 release tasks you with digging underground tunnels to try and inflate and pop various monsters. Galaga—This 1981 sequel to Galaxian (also included) is arguably the definitive Space Invaders-style shooter. Galaxian—Namco’s full color answer to Taito’s legendary Space Invaders (1978), this straightforward shooter from 1979 is still fun for a spin. Mappy—Although the music gets repetitive, this 1983 release ups the cute factor for its challenging chase-and-evade platforming. New Rally-X—This 1981 update of the 1980 original (not included) mixes oversized Pac-Man-like mazes and flag collecting with frantic racing and evasion and some much-needed defense via strategic use of a smoke screen. The update features slightly easier gameplay than its predecessor and minor graphical and gameplay tweaks. Pac & Pal—This 1983 release was a Japanese exclusive that used the same arcade hardware as Super Pac-Man (also included). It’s yet another Pac-Man variation with oddball additional features like unlockable items (by turning over cards), an assistant (Miru, aka “Pal”), and the ability to shoot (spit) a ray, smoke, musical notes, freezing rays, or min-Pac-Men (Pac-Mans?). Pac-Man—The 1980 classic in all its glory. It’s a shame Ms. Pac-Man (1982) wasn’t thrown in as well. Pac-Man 256—This is the infamous glitch-fest that’s the 256th, and final, level of the original Pac-Man game, and about the only way most of us game playing mortals will get to experience it. Unfortunately for us same game playing mortals, we have to beat the 255th level first. Pac-Man Plus—A minor 1982 update of the original, you’ll mostly find slightly altered visuals, some new power-ups, and slightly more challenging play. Super Pac-Man—A 1982 variation on the Pac-Man theme, Super Pac-Man does away with pellets in favor of fruits and prizes, and adds additional features like speed boosts and super power-ups. Xevious—Among the first top-down vertical scrolling shooters, this 1982 release challenges you to shoot both air- and ground-based targets. This is also the one game that makes use of the second button on the controller. I’m not sure if these are emulations or just really good simulations, but I assume it’s the latter. As such, certain arcade patterns or exploits won’t work since the game logic isn’t the same. From a more practical standpoint, without me bothering to do an exhaustive and largely unnecessary 1:1 comparison between this and something like MAME, I can say that all of the games really do play, look, and sound great. Audio/Video As you can tell from the videos, each game is an audio-visual treat. Frankly I’m baffled at how Bandai was able to get the quality they were out of this device’s lowly composite connection, particularly since other TV Game devices don’t come anywhere close. However they did it, I’m glad they pulled it off, because this is now a target for other TV Game manufacturers that use composite output to try and match. Of course, it’s not quite perfect, and you will notice the occasional off-sound, but overall, it’s really impressive. Conclusion Prices vary wildly, so keep in mind what the actual list price is and go down from there. At any price up to the list price, though, it’s a steal, even if the joystick does get a bit creaky with heavy use. While I think I’m rightly critical of the superfluous Pac-Man pixel-shaped case design and too-short, hard-wired composite cables, I can’t think of much else I’d want changed. Even if you have emulation options or home ports you’re happy with, this convenient and flashy portable package is still something well worth a look. If you have friends or family that don’t have other options, yet still have an interest in classic gaming, then this moves from well worth a look to must buy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Gift!
*by M***. on January 1, 2019*

I bought this as a stocking stuffer for my husband and it fit the bill perfectly! It's fun, easy and quick to setup and use, and has all the nostalgia of those great classic games. We loved booting it up and hearing that PacMan music, it really takes you back! I know other reviewers mention the cord being a bit short, and that is true but it's definitely not overly short. A couple people also complained about the design but it didn't bother us at all. I think if you're looking for a small gift that's well priced for what it offers, this is a great one. It's perfect to bring a smile to someone's face and enjoy some entertainment, and we always pull it out whenever we have people over and it's a hit!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8.5/10 with some minor complaints
*by K***S on May 5, 2021*

Overall a pretty sweet device. I have been having a pac man itch and have been playing it with a controller and a keyboard and honestly I wanted to play these with a joystick. Pros: Super easy to hook up and get going and the joystick and buttons feel more than servicable. It has 11 games and one I will call a bonus game (Pac-Man, Super Pac-Man, Pac & Pal, Pac-Man Plus, Pac-Man 256, Mappy, Rally-X, Bosconian, Xevious, DigDug, Galaga, Galaxian) that are all pretty fun (excluding one but I'll get to that shortly) and oddly enough I find myself loving super pac man the most in this thing. I bought it to get my pac man fix but another huge favorite of mine is Mappy, which to be honest I find highly underrated but oh well. Rally X is a good time and Dig Dug is another game that I have always liked. My 6 year old also seems to really like this as well. This thing is also only $20 and at the time of this review is only $16.99. Which for what is, is a solid price. Cons: The first complaint is my fault in a way to be honest. I should have checked when this was made because the game that I found disappointing is Pacman 256. Which I thought was the mobile game (Which has been ported to every console and PC at this point) that also has the same name. Turns out it is actually just the "last level" of the original pacman game where the game would glitch out and you just couldn't play anymore. I played it until I got to see the glitch and probably will never touch it again. I'm honestly a little annoyed they say this thing has 12 games and realistically that should have been just an extra little thing added as a bonus and advertised this as having 11 games. Secondly I know for the price this makes sense but I would have happily paid more if it had hdmi out so the games didn't look like this. I know this was made in 2015 but I feel like they could remake this for $30 with hdmi so the games looked crisper but I know that probably isn't a concern because that isn't their target audience for this thing but oh well. Lastly and this is kind of my biggest complaint is they really should have put some rubber feet on the bottom of this. I don't get the people complaining that it is uncomfortable to hold as it is clearly made to sit on a table. Honestly though it slides around a little when I use it and I know it's not the heaviest thing on the planet so I will have to hold it down some. But some tiny rubber feet would have helped this immensely. I also know that if I care enough I can just put some on there myself but that isn't the idea for this thing. I find myself holding it in place with a lot more effort than I should have to but again it's so cheap I can't complain too much. All in all a fun and inexpensive little thing that is nice to have to maybe take on a trip and play it in a hotel room or something to kill time, a way to scratch a pacman itch, or a even a nice gift/stocking stuffer to someone who really likes pacman.

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