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.