Hamster announces Console Archives series for PS5, Switch

Hamster Corporation is bringing back beloved classic console games with its new Console Archives series. These games, originally released on older home consoles, will be updated to play on PlayStation 5 and the upcoming Switch 2.

The first two titles are as follows:

Cool Boarders (PlayStation, 1996) – $11.99
- Switch 2 release date: February 6
- PlayStation 5 release date: February 14
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1990) – $7.99
- Switch 2 release date: February 6
- PlayStation 5 release date: February 14

Upcoming titles include:

Doraemon (Famicom, 1986)
Sonic Wings Special (Saturn, PlayStation, 1996)
UFO: A Day in the Life (PlayStation, 1999)
Nobunaga’s Ambition (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1989)
Monster Rancher Hop-A-Bout (PlayStation, 2000)

Here is an overview of today’s releases:

Cool Boarders

Ride COOL, fly high—DIGITAL boarder!!

Cool Boarders was released by UEP SYSTEMS in 1996 for a 32-bit home console.

This snowboarding game brings the thrill of high-speed mountain racing to life with stunning 3D graphics.

Enjoy the excitement of racing along challenging cliffside tracks! Perform amazing jumps and tricks, and develop your own personal racing style with different routes and runs.

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

And once again, the battle of the Dragon Ninja begins…

Ninja Gaiden II: the Dark Sword of Chaos was released by Tecmo in 1990 for an 8-bit home console.

This action game puts you in the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a skilled ninja, as he uses his sword and ninja techniques to prevent an evil god from returning. The game became famous worldwide for its challenging levels and exciting ninja gameplay, and it also featured impressive, movie-like cutscenes called “Tecmo Theater.”

About Console Archives

As a gamer, I’m really excited about the Console Archives series! It’s all about taking those amazing old games we used to play on consoles and bringing them to today’s gaming systems. It’s a great way to revisit some classics!

The Console Archives series now includes features like customizable controls, rapid-fire options, and multiple save slots to help players enjoy and finish these classic games.

Players can also customize how the game looks with options like screen layout adjustments and filters that mimic the look of older CRT televisions, letting them create a visual experience they enjoy.

I really hope everyone, whether they’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering a game for the very first time, finds something they love and gets to enjoy it however they want. That’s what gaming is all about, right?

Watch a set of trailers below.