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Hamster Aims to Push Console Archives Beyond 800 Titles on Switch 2
gaming10 days ago

Hamster Aims to Push Console Archives Beyond 800 Titles on Switch 2

Hamster plans to grow its Console Archives library on Switch 2 well beyond 800 titles, aiming to surpass the 800-title milestone set for its Arcade Archives; CEO Satoshi Hamada says there are many more home console games than arcade releases and the series launched in February 2026 with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II, recently adding Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia, with weekly new releases expected as the library expands.

via Nintendo Life|
#arcade-archives#console-archives#gaming
Hamster Targets 800+ Console Archives Titles With Weekly Release Pace
gaming10 days ago

Hamster Targets 800+ Console Archives Titles With Weekly Release Pace

Hamster CEO Satoshi Hamada says Console Archives aims to reproduce every home console and game, with a weekly release pace and an ultimate goal to exceed Arcade Archives’ 800-title milestone. Priority will likely go to Famicom and PlayStation titles due to hardware compatibility, and there’s a possibility of including pre-Famicom hardware; releases may skip some weeks but the team still aims for a steady cadence.

via Nintendo Everything|
#arcade-archives#console-archives#famitsu
Console Archives Could Archive Nintendo’s Pre-Famicom Classics
news24 days ago

Console Archives Could Archive Nintendo’s Pre-Famicom Classics

Hamster’s CTO said in a Famitsu interview that Console Archives could someday support pre-Famicom Nintendo hardware like Color TV-Game, continuing the collaboration with Nintendo after Arcade Archives releases such as Vs. Super Mario Bros. and Sky Skipper; while not guaranteed, the idea would help preserve Nintendo’s earliest home-game history.

via Nintendo Everything|
#color-tv-game#console-archives#hamster
Console Archives' Nostalgia Hits Under Fire for Minimal PS5 Trophy Lists
gaming3 months ago

Console Archives' Nostalgia Hits Under Fire for Minimal PS5 Trophy Lists

Push Square criticizes Hamster's Console Archives for including only four trophies (easy to Platinum) in Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden 2 on PS5, contrasting with the richer Trophy lists of the same titles via PS Plus Premium; the piece calls for more thoughtful trophy design in retro releases and notes the potential of Console Archives to bring classic games to the PS Store.

via Push Square|
#console-archives#gaming#hamster
Cool Boarders Hits Switch 2: Retro Snow, Solid Emulation, Short on Content
gaming3 months ago

Cool Boarders Hits Switch 2: Retro Snow, Solid Emulation, Short on Content

Hamster’s Console Archives brings the 1996 PS1 snowboarding classic Cool Boarders to Switch 2 with faithful visuals and smooth performance, strong retro audio, and nostalgic charm, but it’s light on content and modern features (no upscale options, no rewind). Compared with 1080 Snowboarding, it’s best in short sessions and earns a solid 7/10.

via Nintendo Life|
#console-archives#cool-boarders#emulation
Rave Racer revs onto PS5 via Arcade Archives, with Console Archives on the way
gaming3 months ago

Rave Racer revs onto PS5 via Arcade Archives, with Console Archives on the way

Hamster announced that the arcade sequel Rave Racer is coming to PS5 and PS4 through its Arcade Archives, marking its first home console release on February 26, 2026, alongside an Arcade Archives 2 PS5 version and a PS4 edition. The company also unveiled Console Archives, a new retro releases line, with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos launching on PS5 on February 14, 2026, and additional titles including Doraemon, Sonic Wings Special, UFO: A Day in the Life, Nobunaga's Ambition, and Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout planned for future releases.

via Push Square|
#arcade-archives#console-archives#gaming
Hamster Unveils Console Archives Lineup for Switch 2 with Over 10 Titles
technology3 months ago

Hamster Unveils Console Archives Lineup for Switch 2 with Over 10 Titles

Hamster announces a Console Archives lineup for Switch 2, reviving classic home-console games with features like customizable controls and save/load. The near-term slate includes Ninja Gaiden II and Cool Boarders already available, Doraemon dated for July 30, 2026, plus several 8/16/32-bit titles (Nobunaga’s Ambition, MagMax, Sonic Wings Special, Dezaemon Plus, Rhapsody, Master of Monsters, Monster Rancher Hop A Bout, UFO: A Day in the Life) with more to come. Rave Racer is also joining Arcade Archives on February 26, 2026.

via Nintendo Life|
#arcade-archives#console-archives#hamster-corporation
Hamster brings direct-purchase retro games to Switch 2 with Console Archives
gaming3 months ago

Hamster brings direct-purchase retro games to Switch 2 with Console Archives

Hamster Corporation launches Console Archives, a line of emulated classic games that can be purchased directly for the Switch 2 (and soon PS5), reviving a model Nintendo discontinued with Virtual Console. The initial releases include Cool Boarders for PS1 at $12 and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos for NES at $8, with more titles like Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special planned. The lineup emphasizes easy play on modern hardware, offering features like customizable button layouts, screen settings, and quick save/load, as Hamster aims to license and release additional titles in the future.

via Ars Technica|
#console-archives#digital-purchases#gaming
Console Archives Arrives on Switch 2, Start-Launching With Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II
technology3 months ago

Console Archives Arrives on Switch 2, Start-Launching With Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II

Hamster unveils Console Archives for Switch 2, debuting with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II (with Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special to follow) and reveals Rave Racer joining Arcade Archives on February 26, 2026—positioning it as 2026’s closest analogue to a Virtual Console, with the option to buy titles outright rather than subscribing.

via Nintendo Life|
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