Hamster Corporation continues to expand its Arcade Archives and Console Archives series with regular releases across multiple platforms, including the new Nintendo Switch 2. As of the most recent stories, the company has announced and released titles from Tatsumi Electronics, Nippon Ichi Software, and Konami, with the Arcade Archives 2 line adding new features like Time Attack Mode.
Hamster Corporation's Arcade Archives series has been steadily adding classic arcade titles to modern platforms. In June 2026, the company released Konami's 1987 billiard game The Hustler across five platforms. The game launched as Arcade Archives The Hustler on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and as Arcade Archives 2 The Hustler on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Arcade Archives 2 version introduced a Time Attack Mode and VRR support, while both versions included online rankings, rewind, rapid fire, and multiple save slots. Owners of the Switch or PS4 version could buy the Switch 2 or PS5 version at a discount.
In July 2026, Hamster brought the 1998 musical RPG Märchen Kingdom: The Puppet Princess to the Console Archives series for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. This was the first Nippon Ichi Software title in the Console Archives lineup. The series aims to faithfully reproduce classic games on modern hardware, adding features such as button and screen customization, anywhere save and load, and CRT-style screen filters. The game was priced at 1,500 yen.
In August 2026, Hamster announced the release of Tatsumi Electronics' 1983 racing game TX-1, the first Tatsumi Electronics title in the Arcade Archives series. The game is set to release on July 30 across five platforms, with the Arcade Archives 2 versions on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S adding a new Time Attack Mode. These releases show Hamster continuing to expand its catalog with both well-known and niche publishers, while adapting its offerings for current and next-generation hardware.
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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.
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.
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.