What is Hamster Corporation's new Console Archives?

Console Archives is a new digital storefront launched by Hamster Corporation, offering emulated classic console games for direct purchase on the Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

Which classic games are available through Hamster's Console Archives?

The initial releases include the PlayStation snowboarding title Cool Boarders and the NES action platformer Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos. More titles are planned for future release.

What is Hamster Corporation's goal with Console Archives?

Hamster Corporation aims to faithfully reproduce and preserve classic console games, making them easily accessible to players on the latest hardware and ensuring they are passed on to future generations.

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Retro Games Live! Hamster Revives Classics on Switch 2, PS5

6 Feb

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Summary

Hamster Corporation launches new Console Archives for digital game purchases.
Initial releases include Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II on Switch 2 and PS5.
Hamster aims to preserve and make classic console games accessible.

Retro Games Live! Hamster Revives Classics on Switch 2, PS5

Hamster Corporation has announced the launch of its new Console Archives, a digital storefront for emulated classic console games, beginning today on the Switch 2 and next week on the PlayStation 5. This move effectively replaces Nintendo's defunct Virtual Console service, which previously offered downloadable retro games. The initial lineup features Cool Boarders for $12 and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos for $8, with Hamster promising to release more titles, including Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special, in the future.

The company, already known for its Arcade Archives series, is expanding its mission to "faithfully reproducing masterpieces released on various home game consoles." While these new offerings are simpler than comprehensive collections, they include modern features like customizable controls and save states. Hamster is actively seeking game rights, expressing a strong desire to "port and release as many games as possible" to ensure these titles are passed on to future generations.