Namco is bringing its popular arcade games to the Nintendo DS this Winter. Namco Museum DS allows gamers to experience a virtual arcade portal where they can choose from up to eight games: Pac-Man, Pac-Man VS, Galaga, Xevious, Dig Dug II, Galaxian, Mappy, and Tower of Druaga.

Features that are unique to Namco Museum DS include a screen mode selection that allows the use of different screen combinations on the Nintendo DS. This will allow players the chance to fit their classic games specifically to the Nintendo DS or in the "stand-up" arcade style. Players can also enjoy wireless battles in Pac-Man VS, an addictive take on Pac-Man which was previously only available exclusively with the purchase or pre-order of previous games. This version of the game features downloadable play where up to four players can battle using one Game Card.

Namco Museum DS Includes:

Pac-Man VS.

Originally released in 2003 – For the first time in the series, you and your friends now have the chance to be the famous Ghosts from Pac-Man, with one person playing as Pac-Man, and up to three people playing as ghosts.

Dig Dug II

Originally released in 1987 – Equipped with only a drill and a pump, hit weak fault line points in an attempt to sink portions of an island sending your enemies deep into the sea.

Galaga

Originally released in 1981 – Pilot a space ship, fend off frantic swarms of bee-like aliens, try your luck with challenging stages, and find the best way to deal with enemies’ powerful tractor beams.

Galaxian

Originally released in 1979 – A precursor to Galaga, destroy flying aliens as they move in from formation to attack you.

Mappy

Originally released in 1983 – Control Mappy, a police mouse. Bounce on trampolines and open or close doors to dodge chasing cats, all in an attempt to retrieve valuable items from the cats’ mansion.

Pac-Man

Originally released in 1980 – Play the most popular arcade game of all time. Navigate the yellow fellow through the original Pac-Man maze, avoid ghosts while chomping pellets and fruit, and use power pellets to turn the ghosts blue and get some payback.

Xevious

Originally released in 1982 – Use a heavily armed fighter plane to destroy enemies and targets in the air and on the ground.