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Certain 2027 Volkswagen Models Get AirConsole In-Vehicle Gaming, Tetris Included

The launch includes 20 games and requires myVW enrollment, with a $149 annual subscription after a three-month complimentary period.

  • Volkswagen of America is introducing N-Dream's AirConsole in-car gaming platform on select 2027 models, becoming the first volume automotive brand in the United States to offer this in-vehicle entertainment experience.
  • To use the system, drivers must enroll in the In-Vehicle Premium service through the myVW app, connecting compatible smartphones as controllers to play on the infotainment screen while the vehicle remains parked.
  • Launching with 20 games including Tetris, UNO Car Party, and PAC-MAN Championship Edition, the system features ambient lighting integration and Volkswagen-exclusive branded content such as custom vehicle icons in PAC-MAN.
  • Eligible MY27 vehicles include three months of In-Vehicle Premium at no additional cost; after this complimentary period, customers must pay $149 per year to maintain access to gaming and connected features.
  • Zurich-Based developer N-Dream designed the platform specifically for automotive use, expanding its reach across North America after previously partnering with premium brands like BMW and Audi to bring this technology to the volume market.
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Motorists will soon be able to enjoy several huge classics of the video game directly on the screen of their Volkswagen. Thanks to the AirConsole platform, the phone turns into a controller, but only when the car is in the parking lot.

In 2027, Volkswagen will launch Tetris or PAC-MAN on the central screen of several models via the AirConsole platform. A new car-console promise that hides a recurring cost far from being annoyed.

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Engadget broke the news in Fishers, United States on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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