OnePlus has officially announced the PAC-MAN Edition of the OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone and the device is now available for purchase in India. The phone, which comes packed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for the price of ₹37,999 is now available for purchase thorugh Amazon.

There’s also a ₹2,000 discount coupon available for a limited time. Further, customers of the select banks can available an additional discount of ₹1,000 or ₹1,200 through EMI options. The company is also bundling 3 months of Spotify Premium for free on purchase of the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN.

The back panel of this new smartphone model features 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.

The company is also bundling a DIY PAC-MAN phone holder with a unique ‘gamery’ design. The phone’s software — OxygenOS has also gotten a retro makeover with the dynamic Pac-Man-themed wallpaper and pixelated-looking icons inspired by 8-bit games.

It comes with a custom camera filter, custom animations, and the game PAC-MAN 256 pre-installed. There are several other PAC-MAN-related contents such as ringtones, photo stickers, and more that need to be unlocked by completing challenges on the device.

Apart from the design changes, the phone’s specifications remain the same as the original OnePlus Nord 2. It features a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 1200 processor, 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging, and a 50MP primary camera for the triple-camera setup on the phone’s back.

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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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Last week, OnePlus announced a new limited edition smartphone dubbed as OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition. Interestingly, the brand only revealed the price and did not shed details on design and availability. A few days after the announcement, now we finally know how the customized version of the OnePlus Nord 2 will differ from the regular model.

A few hours back, well-known tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore not only shared a hands-on image of the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition but also its retail box. He says that he has acquired these pictures from The Phone Talks. However, we could not find these images on the source’s social media handles.

According to the pictures, the device will come in a tall grey-colored box with PAC-MAN and OnePlus brandings. As far as the handset is concerned, it will sport a white-silver glossy finish with PAC-MAN and the dots that the titular character consumes.

As per the leaker, the game character glows in the dark in neon color. Lastly, there’s also a OnePlus x PAC-MAN branding to the left of the rear camera module.

The OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition will be available in India and Europe (including the UK) in limited quantities from an undisclosed date at the following price tags.

OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition Price

• India – ₹37,999
• EU – €529
• UK – £499

For those who are wondering, the limited edition OnePlus Nord 2 has the exact same set of specifications as the 12GB + 256GB variant of the vanilla model. It is also slightly costlier than the normal version of the phone.

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OnePlus is known for the most memorable special edition phones around and the latest involves the OnePlus Nord 2. The brand is partnering with Bandai Namco to launch the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition. It will feature its very own story depicting PAC-MAN’s journey into the OnePlus universe.

Oliver Zhang says that the special edition phone will deliver in two key areas (via Android Authority). Firstly, it will offer the “signature Fast and Smooth experience” that the company is known for. And secondly, it will be “refreshing, exciting, and memorable.”

Now, limited edition OnePlus phones have always had unique, standout designs. But the PAC-MAN variant will be the first to feature a “gamified” UI, proving that OnePlus has clearly put in a lot of effort in designing the device.

The gamified UI will feature OxygenOS icons based on retro video games, unique wallpapers and animations, a unique camera filter, and even a pre-installed PAC-MAN 256 game, among other things. Completing the game will unlock an array of exclusive PAC-MAN content.

Along with customized software, the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition comes with several hardware design changes as well to stand out from the vanilla variant. There’s a “dual film color, material, and finish (CMF)” that integrates PAC-MAN elements into the body. The back of the phone also sports bits that glow in the dark.

Last but not least, you’ll also find hidden Easter eggs and hidden challenges throughout the interface. These are said to have been developed through a collaborative effort between OnePlus software teams in various countries.

Other than this, the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition will be the same as the vanilla version with regard to specifications. There’s the 90Hz panel, the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip, and a 50MP primary camera, all that will be fed juice through a 4500mAh with support for 65W charging.

The phone will be slightly pricier when compared to the vanilla model. The only variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will cost ₹37,999 ($512) in India, £499 in the UK ($673), and €529 ($612) in Europe.

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