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PowerA teams up with Bandai Namco for licensed Pac-Man gear for 45th anniversary

PowerA has partnered with Bandai Namco Entertainment America to create gaming gear for the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man.

Pac-Man is one of the most iconic and enduring gaming franchises of all time. Together, PowerA and Bandai Namco will introduce a series of special-edition gaming accessories for Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms inspired by the Pac-Man universe.

“Pac-Man has been a cornerstone of gaming culture for more than four decades,” said Akio Strasser, senior director of global marketing at PowerA, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bandai Namco to deliver accessories that celebrate Pac-Man’s rich legacy while offering players both style and
performance. While we’re keeping product details under wraps for now, fans can expect collectible, high-quality designs that honor the classic character’s timeless appeal.”

“As PAC-MAN reaches this 45th-anniversary milestone, we’re excited to team up with PowerA,” said Susan Tran, senior director of brand development at Bandai Namco Entertainment America, in a statement. “PowerA’s reputation for creating exceptional gaming gear aligns perfectly with our vision of sharing Pac-Man’s impact and legacy with gamers and collectors worldwide.”

Stay tuned for more product details this spring. You can expect fun takes on classic Pac-Man styles using innovative design elements across products for Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, PowerA said. PowerA is a division of ACCO Brands.

Dean Takahashi

Dean Takahashi is editorial director for GamesBeat at VentureBeat. He has been a tech journalist since 1988, and he has covered games as a beat since 1996. He was lead writer for GamesBeat at VentureBeat from 2008 to April 2025. Prior to that, he wrote for the San Jose Mercury News, the Red Herring, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and the Dallas Times-Herald. He is the author of two books, "Opening the Xbox" and "The Xbox 360 Uncloaked." He organizes the annual GamesBeat Next, GamesBeat Summit and GamesBeat Insider Series: Hollywood and Games conferences and is a frequent speaker at gaming and tech events. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.