Volkswagen Brings AirConsole In-Vehicle Gaming to Select 2027 ModelsAutoGuide.comAutoGuide.com News StaffThu, September 24, 2026 at 3:33 PM UTCAdd us on Googlevolkswagen brings airconsole in vehicle gaming to select 2027 modelsVolkswagen is expanding its infotainment lineup for the 2027 model year, becoming the first volume automotive brand in the United States to offer N-Dream's AirConsole in-vehicle gaming platform.The system allows passengers to play casual and multiplayer video games directly on the dashboard's central touchscreen using their smartphones as controllers while the vehicle is safely parked.Smartphones Serve as Controllers for Parked GameplayAirConsole operates without requiring dedicated gamepads or extra console hardware. When the vehicle is in park, users scan a QR code displayed on the infotainment display using a compatible smartphone, instantly pairing the device as a controller.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe platform launches with a catalog of 20 casual and multiplayer titles, including globally recognized games like Tetris, UNO Car Party!, and PAC-MAN Championship Edition. To add a proprietary touch, Volkswagen worked with developers to integrate custom branded content into select titles. In VW's custom version of PAC-MAN, classic power pellets are replaced with Volkswagen logos, while bonus fruit items are swapped out for iconic Volkswagen vehicles.Select trims will also support synchronized ambient interior lighting, allowing the cabin lights to react dynamically to in-game actions for a more immersive experience.volkswagen brings airconsole in vehicle gaming to select 2027 modelsModel Availability and Subscription DetailsAirConsole will be offered on 2027 model-year versions of the following vehicles:Atlas and Atlas Cross SportTiguanGolf GTI and Golf RID. BuzzAdvertisementAdvertisementAccess to the gaming suite is bundled into Volkswagen's broader In-Vehicle Premium connected services tier through the myVW app.Buyers of 2027 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan, and Golf models receive a complimentary three-month trial of the service from the date of purchase, while buyers of the electric ID. Buzz receive a 12-month trial. Following the trial period, maintaining access to AirConsole and other premium connected features requires an active In-Vehicle Premium subscription, priced at $149 per year.This article was written using AI and was then edited and optimized by our editorial team.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.