Hamster announces Console Archives series for PS5, Switch

Starting with Cool Boarders and NINJA GAIDEN II: The Dark Sword of Chaos.

Hamster has announced the Console Archives series, a new lineup of classic games originally released on home consoles, ported to modern platforms. The lineup will be available for PlayStation 5 and 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.
It is a snowboarding game that uses 3D graphics to capture the pure excitement of racing down snowy mountains at breakneck speeds.
Experience the thrill of navigating cliffside courses, show off your skills with jumps and tricks, and master your own unique style through a variety of 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.
In this side-scrolling action game, the Dragon Ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, fights with his katana and ninjutsu to stop the resurrection of an evil god.
The title gained worldwide popularity for the thrill of conquering demanding stages with ninja actions, combined with cinematic “Tecmo Theater” cutscenes that look just like a movie.
About Console Archives
The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms.
In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, have been added, to support players in completing these classics.
Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference.
Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.