It’s time to grab your bag of pennies and head off to the arcade as Bandai Namco have dropped a quadruple offering of classic arcade titles on to Xbox One.
Available for download right now are Pac-Man, Ms Pac-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug. Each will set you back a measly £3.19 but should you be looking for a reason to go all misty eyed and retro, then we’re not sure anything else will suffice.
You can grab each of them by visiting the Xbox One Games Store on the following links.
First appearing in arcades in 1980, the masterpiece PAC-MAN finally comes to Xbox One! Move PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding the ghosts, to advance to the next stage. Eat a Power Pellet to turn the tables on the ghosts and rack up a huge score! With simple rules but deep gameplay, it’s easy to see why the adorable PAC-MAN took the world by storm! PAC-MAN was awarded the Guinness World Record in 2005 for being the most successful coin-operated arcade machine in history. This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to play with the Round 256 bug – perfect for PAC-MANiacs! Experience the masterpiece that charmed the planet!
Developed in America and first released in 1981, Ms. PAC-MAN finally comes to Xbox One! Move Ms. PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding the ghosts, to advance to the next stage. Eat a Power Pellet to turn the tables on the ghosts and rack up a huge score! The basic rules are the same as PAC-MAN, but with an additional Warp Tunnel and other features, Ms. PAC-MAN truly shines as its own game! This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings – perfect for Ms. PAC-MANiacs! With her trademark ribbon, it’s not hard to see the adorable charm of Ms. PAC-MAN!
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Xbox One! Move the fighter left and right, and destroy the waves of incoming aliens in this space-age shooter. Destroy all the enemies to advance to the next stage! Retrieve a captured fighter and combine into a Dual Fighter! Try your hand at Challenging Stages that appear after every few levels, and aim for a perfect score! With multiple enemy formations, the high-risk, high-reward of the Dual Fighter, and the Challenging Stages, there’s plenty here for even the most hardcore players! This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions – perfect for true fans of the game. Experience the shining star of 80’s arcades for yourself!
First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Xbox One! Dig up, down, left, and right and burrow through the earth. Inflate and pop enemies with your harpoon to defeat them, or squish them with a rock. Lure enemies into a tunnel and crush several at once for massive points. Defeat all the enemies on the screen to advance to the next stage! Perform a range of techniques, including the rock drop and the “pump and stall,” using just 4 directions and a single button! The original and best “underground smash hit!” With cute pixel-art graphics, vivid colors, rhythmical beats, and distinctive SFX, the beauty really is in the details. This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions – perfect for devoted diggers! Enjoy the masterpiece that fervent fans have flocked to play!
Let us know if you pick any of them up in the comment below.