Volkswagen integrates the video game “Pac-Man” and improves the social experience of their cars

Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Una joven jugando a Pac-Man con el móvil desde el asiento de copiloto de un coche Volkswagen

The automobile industry is supporting the technological advances and the boom of entertainment to transcend cars and offer authentic experiences. In this context, Volkswagen has announced the Integration of PAC-MANthe classic title of the 1980s, on the screens of some of its models, as part of an agreement with the Bandai Namco video game developer.

According to the brand in a statement, the arrival of the game to its cars is part of the growing catalog of games included in the platform AirConsole -NDREAM PROPERTY-, that integrate their systems since last year. It is also a version Custom Pac-Man Championship Edition which has modified some aesthetic aspects of the game to adapt them to the identity of the brand.

Thus, bonus points and power balls They have redesigned With the silhouettes of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, VW Bus and Golf IV R32, brands such as GTI, GTX or R, and Volkswagen’s own tires.
In addition, the game is dynamically synchronized with the sound and environmental light control of the car with the intention of offering more immersive experiences. Volkswagen claims to be the first brand to do so.

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As the company points out in a statement, this version of PAC-MAN can be enjoyed in more than 300,000 vehicles Volkswagen in Europe. The objective of the company is to go beyond the functionality of cars and continue betting on the generation of experiences inside them.

To use AirConsole, the user has to be with the parked car, have an account in Volkswagen ID, dispose of an active VW Connect Plus contract and ensure a good Internet connection from the mobile. The app synchronized with the smartphoneand makes it a controller or controller to enjoy PAC-MAN on the car screen.

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The AirConsole app is available in ID.7, ID.5, ID.4 and ID download from the application store included in the infotainment system.

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