The OnePlus Nord 2 × PAC-MAN Edition is here and it’s guaranteed to instill nostalgia into those familiar with the arcade games from the ’80s and ’90s. The phone is obviously the same as the vanilla Nord 2 with all of its goodness from the inside, but it’s the outside that has seen quite a change to suit its PAC-MAN theme. This is complemented by a customized phone experience for users complete with fun games, challenges, and exclusive PAC-MAN content.
The rear of the phone comes with a dual film rear cover that has been deemed by OnePlus as “featuring the design aesthetics of both brands.” The second brand in question is BANDAI NAMCO – the company that owns PAC-MAN’s trademark and copyright – and it is with this that OnePlus has collaborated to create the OnePlus Nord 2 × PAC-MAN Edition.
Accordingly, the back of the phone comes with the game’s iconic PAC-DOTS and PAC-MAN himself. The outer film tops the inner film which features a glossy phosphorescent design that glows in the dark to reveal a neon maze inspired by PAC-MAN.
Something as minor as the alert slider has also gotten some visual changes, showing OnePlus’s eye for detail. It now sports the same dark blue color as the TURN-TO-BLUE ghosts from PAC-MAN that appear when the player eats a POWER PELLET.
But what good is a limited edition device if it doesn’t come with a few separate goodies of its own? The OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition thus comes with a DIY PAC-MAN phone holder with a unique ‘gamery’ design.
It’s not only the tangible bits that have been tweaked though. OxygenOS has also gotten a retro makeover, which gets quite apparent when you see its dynamic Pac-Man-themed wallpaper upon booting the device for the first time. This is paired with pixelated-looking icons inspired by 8-bit games.
Various UI elements have been modified as well. Take the under-display fingerprint scanner indicator, for example, which has been altered to feature PAC-MAN stuck in a maze.
The fun doesn’t just end there though. OnePlus has stowed away various easter eggs and challenges throughout the software, completing which will unlock stuff like new wallpapers.
The OnePlus Nord 2 × PAC-MAN Edition will come in a single 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It features a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 1200 processor, 4500mAh 65W battery, and 50MP primary camera, just like its vanilla variant.
In India, it will be going on sale at 12 noon, November 16 at ₹37,999 (~$510) through OnePlus Experience Stores, OnePlus.in, and amazon.in. Multiple offers are also present like a 3-month Spotify Premium membership for free on purchase.
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