Hamster

Hamster Corporation continues to release retro arcade and console titles across its Arcade Archives, Arcade Archives 2, and Console Archives lines, with the most recent additions launching across five platforms and priced separately for current and next-generation consoles.

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Hamster's retro re-release business runs on two parallel tracks. The Arcade Archives line, which targets Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and the newer Arcade Archives 2 line for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, both debuted in mid-2026 with a steady stream of arcade classics. The most recent release, Arkanoid Revenge of DOH, arrived on September 3 across all five platforms, with the Switch 2 and PS5 versions priced at 1,100 yen and the Switch and PS4 versions at 838 yen and 837 yen respectively. The pattern of separate SKUs and a 330 yen discount for owners of the older version also appeared with Beach Volley V'BALL on August 13 and The Hustler on June 11.

Arcade Archives 2 versions add a Time Attack mode that ranks players by clear time, plus VRR support intended to bring behavior closer to the original arcade boards. This feature set appears consistently across The Hustler, Beach Volley V'BALL, and Arkanoid Revenge of DOH. The line also brought the first Tatsumi Electronics title, TX-1, to the series on July 30.

Separately, Hamster's Console Archives line, which reproduces home console games on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, expanded with several cult and niche titles. Bokosuka Wars, a 1985 ASCII strategy game, launched on June 25 at 800 yen. Märchen Kingdom, a 1998 Nippon Ichi Software musical RPG, followed on July 9 at 1,500 yen, marking the first Nippon Ichi title in the series. Love-de-Lic's UFO -A day in the life- arrived on August 6 at 1,200 yen. All three add modern features like button and screen customization, save and load anywhere, and CRT-style filters.

Key facts

Latest release: Arkanoid Revenge of DOH launched September 3 on Switch, PS4, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ↗
Pricing structure: Arcade Archives titles cost 838 yen on Switch and 837 yen on PS4; Arcade Archives 2 titles cost 1,100 yen on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ↗
Cross-gen discount: Owners of the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version for 330 yen each. ↗
Arcade Archives 2 features: Arcade Archives 2 versions add Time Attack mode and VRR support. ↗
First Tatsumi title: TX-1 is the first Tatsumi Electronics title in the Arcade Archives series. ↗
Console Archives release: Bokosuka Wars launched June 25 on Switch 2 and PS5 at 800 yen. ↗
First Nippon Ichi title: Märchen Kingdom is the first Nippon Ichi Software title in the Console Archives series. ↗
Love-de-Lic title: UFO -A day in the life- is the first Console Archives release for a Love-de-Lic game. ↗

Timeline

Sep 2, 2026 Arcade Archives Arkanoid Revenge of DOH Launches September 3
Aug 15, 2026 Pinball Action Joins Arcade Archives 2 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, PC
Aug 13, 2026 Technos Japan's Beach Volley V'BALL Returns via Arcade Archives on August 13
Aug 7, 2026 Tatsumi Electronics' 1983 Racer TX-1 Joins Arcade Archives on July 30
Aug 5, 2026 Console Archives UFO -A Day in the Life- Revives on Switch 2 and PS5 August 6
Jul 8, 2026 Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess Joins Console Archives on Switch 2 and PS5
Jun 24, 2026 Bokosuka Wars Launches on Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives June 25
Jun 16, 2026 Co-Op Platformer Hamsteria Passes 70,000 Wishlists Despite 15% Demo Clear Rate
Jun 10, 2026 Konami's The Hustler Joins Arcade Archives on June 11

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced: the release · 2026-09-09
Announced: release of Arkanoid Revenge of DOH through Arcade Archives on September 3 · 2026-09-02
Noted: Anyone who already owns the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version for 330 yen each. · 2026-09-02
Noted: The official Arcade Archiver program airs September 3 at 19:00 with original developer Tsukano and Taito staff. · 2026-09-02
Noted: Hamster is selling the Switch 2 and PS5 versions as a separate 1,100 yen product with a 330 yen owner discount, a sign that the Arcade Archives 2 tier is positioned as a paid upgrade rather than a free carryover for existing buyers. · 2026-09-02

Connections

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All coverage

1h ago

Console Archives Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gunyuuden Launches September 10

Hamster will release Console Archives Nobunaga's Ambition: Sengoku Gunyuuden on September 10 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The download costs 800 yen and supports one to four players. The game is a re-release of the 1990 Koei 8-bit simulation war game, the third entry in the Nobunaga's Ambition series. The player takes the role of a feudal lord and works to unify all 38 provinces, including Kanto and Chubu, by commanding warlords through war and diplomacy. The re-release builds on the previous game, Nobunaga's Ambition: National Edition, and adds a two-scenario multi-scenario system, field battles and siege battles on HEX maps, and roughly 400 real warlords. Hamster announced the release on September 9. The title is the second Nobunaga's Ambition game in the Console Archives line, following National Edition, which arrived on March 5. The Console Archives series reproduces classic console games on current hardware with features such as button and screen customization and save and load anywhere.

3h ago

Data East Classic Karnov Joins Arcade Archives September 10

Hamster will release Karnov, Data East's 1987 action game, on Arcade Archives for Nintendo Switch and PS4, and on Arcade Archives 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S starting September 10. The game tasks players with defeating the Dark Emperor and recovering treasure.

Sep 2

Arcade Archives Arkanoid Revenge of DOH Launches September 3

Hamster announced on September 2 that Arkanoid Revenge of DOH, the 1987 Taito sequel to the block-breaker Arkanoid, will be released through the Arcade Archives line on September 3. The game arrives on five platforms at once. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 get the standard Arcade Archives release, while Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S get the Arcade Archives 2 version. Prices are 838 yen on Switch, 837 yen on PS4, and 1,100 yen each for the Arcade Archives 2 editions. Anyone who already owns the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version for 330 yen each. The 1987 original kept the core rule of bouncing an energy ball to destroy the Space Wall, and added branching L and R side stages plus a larger item pool. Arcade Archives 2 adds a Time Attack mode that ranks players by clear time and supports VRR for behavior closer to the original arcade board. The official Arcade Archiver program airs September 3 at 19:00 with original developer Tsukano and Taito staff.

Aug 15

Pinball Action Joins Arcade Archives 2 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, PC

Hamster will release Arcade Archives 2 Pinball Action on August 13, 2026. The game is a port of Tecmo's 1985 arcade pinball title, featuring four tables themed around pinball, slots, bowling, and poker. New features include an updated UI, button remapping, turbo settings, save data, rewind, and VRR support. Online rankings add a Time Attack mode.

Aug 13

Technos Japan's Beach Volley V'BALL Returns via Arcade Archives on August 13

Hamster announced on August 12 that it will release Beach Volley V'BALL, the 1988 arcade action game from Technos Japan, as part of its Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2 series. The game launches on August 13 across five platforms: Arcade Archives Beach Volley V'BALL for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and Arcade Archives 2 Beach Volley V'BALL for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Prices are 838 yen for the Switch version, 837 yen for the PS4 version, and 1,100 yen for each Arcade Archives 2 version. Players control two young men, George and Michael, who enter a beach volleyball tournament and aim for victory. The game features directional control on serves and spikes, with rapid button presses unleashing powerful spikes. Stages include Daytona Beach, New York, Los Angeles, and Hawaii, with a final match against a U.S. Navy team on a warship. The domestic version supports one to two players, while the overseas version supports up to four. Arcade Archives 2 adds a Time Attack Mode and supports VRR for behavior closer to the original arcade version.

Aug 7

Tatsumi Electronics' 1983 Racer TX-1 Joins Arcade Archives on July 30

Hamster Corporation will release TX-1, the 1983 Tatsumi Electronics racing game, across five platforms on July 30. The Arcade Archives version arrives on Nintendo Switch and PS4, while the Arcade Archives 2 version launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It is the first Tatsumi Electronics title in the series.

Aug 5

Console Archives UFO -A Day in the Life- Revives on Switch 2 and PS5 August 6

Hamster announced on August 5, 2026, that it will release 'UFO -A day in the life-' as new content in its 'Console Archives' series for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The game launches on August 6, 2026, priced at 1,200 yen (tax included). Originally released by ASCII in 1999 for 32-bit home game consoles, 'UFO -A day in the life-' is an alien search variety game developed by Love-de-Lic, the studio known for 'moon'. The story is set on the planet 'Chikyu' in the Chahaya star system, where the space passenger ship 'Daima-O' crashed with 50 passengers aboard. Players search an apartment for missing aliens and interact with unique aliens and residents, with human drama unfolding as rescue progresses. The 'Console Archives' series faithfully reproduces classic home console games on modern hardware, adding button and screen customization plus save and load anywhere features. The game supports one player and is available on both platforms starting August 6.

Jul 8

Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess Joins Console Archives on Switch 2 and PS5

Hamster Corporation will release the 1998 musical RPG "Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess" as part of its Console Archives series for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on July 9, 2026. The game, originally developed by Nippon Ichi Software for 32-bit home consoles, is priced at 1,500 yen. The story follows a girl named Cornet who has the mysterious ability to befriend dolls, and she sets out to rescue a prince kidnapped by villains. Players cooperate with dolls that fight alongside Cornet as they progress through the adventure. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic titles on modern hardware, adding features such as button and screen customization, anywhere save and load, and CRT-style screen filters. This marks the first Nippon Ichi Software title to appear in the Console Archives lineup. The game was followed by two sequels, and a 25th anniversary collection containing all three titles was released in 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

Jun 24

Bokosuka Wars Launches on Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives June 25

Hamster Corporation will release Bokosuka Wars on June 25 as part of its Console Archives series for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The game, originally published by ASCII in 1985, is a strategy title in which players command soldiers as King Suren against the Basam Empire ruled by King Ogores. It is frequently cited as a pioneer of the real-time strategy genre due to its real-time unit control. The Console Archives re-release faithfully reproduces the original home console version and adds modern features including customizable button layouts, screen display options, and save/load anywhere functionality. The price is 800 yen. The announcement was made on June 24, one day before the release date. Bokosuka Wars is the latest addition to Hamster's ongoing series that brings classic home console games to current hardware, following similar re-releases of other retro titles. The game supports single-player only and is available digitally on both platforms.

Jun 16

Co-Op Platformer Hamsteria Passes 70,000 Wishlists Despite 15% Demo Clear Rate

Developer 2WheelerDev announced that Hamsteria, a two-player cooperative platformer for PC on Steam, has surpassed 70,000 wishlists. The demo has a 15% clear rate but holds a 'Very Positive' rating from nearly 100 reviews. The full version, offering 6-8 hours of gameplay, is still months from release.

Jun 10

Konami's The Hustler Joins Arcade Archives on June 11

Hamster Corporation will release Konami's 1987 billiard game "The Hustler" across multiple platforms on June 11. The game will be available as "Arcade Archives The Hustler" for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, priced at 838 yen and 837 yen respectively. A separate version, "Arcade Archives 2 The Hustler," launches the same day for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at 1,100 yen. Owners of the Switch or PS4 version can buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version at a discount of 330 yen each. The game supports one or two players and includes rules for nine-ball and rotation billiards. A 3D screen lets players check cue ball and object ball positions. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds a Time Attack Mode, where players compete to clear the game quickly, and supports VRR for behavior closer to the original arcade hardware. Both versions include online rankings, rewind, rapid fire, and multiple save slots. Hamster will stream a "The Hustler Special" episode of its official program "Arcade Archiver" on YouTube on June 11.