Arcade Archives Explained

Arcade Archives
Platforms:PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Publisher:Hamster Corporation
SNK (iOS / Android only)
Genre:Various

is a series of emulated arcade games from the late 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Nintendo Switch, published by Hamster Corporation. A sub-series called is focused on re-releasing Neo Geo titles in their original arcade format, unlike many services with attempts to emulate the console versions.

Arcade Archives was first released for the PlayStation 4 on May 15, 2014 via the PlayStation Network. It supports various system specific features, in which players can share screenshots and videos, and compete with others scores for online ranking. The Xbox One version of the service was launched on February 23, 2017 via the Xbox Games Store, and only includes Neo Geo games. The Nintendo Switch version of the service was also launched on the Nintendo eShop on March 3, 2017,[1] initially focusing on Neo Geo games before the addition of other arcade games, including Nintendo's own games. The Windows version of the service was launched on December 15, 2017 through the Microsoft Store, and also like the Xbox One version, this version only includes Neo Geo games.[2] ACA Neo Geo games were released on iOS (via the App Store) and Android (via Google Play) on November 30, 2021.[3] In May 2024, Hamster announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Main features from standard ACA2 Neo Geo games include Time Attack and Network (online play) modes. Users who previously bought ACA Neo Geo titles on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gets a discount on purchase of ACA2 Neo Geo titles.[4]

Games

There are currently games on the original Arcade Archives list and games on the ACA Neo Geo list below.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ハムスター,「アーケードアーカイブス」「アケアカNEOGEO」のタイトルをNintendo Switchで配信へ。まずは「KOF'98」が3月登場.
  2. Web site: 9 Neo Geo games hit Windows 10 with Xbox Live achievements. December 15, 2017.
  3. Web site: ACA NEOGEO ~ SNK. November 30, 2021.
  4. Web site: ACA2 NEOGEO series announced for PS5, Xbox Series - Gematsu. May 18, 2024.
  5. Web site: ArcadeArchives for Nintendo Switch: Title List. Hamster Corporation. en. 2018-10-27.
  6. Web site: Arcade Archives for PS4: Title List. Hamster Corporation. ja. 2018-10-27.
  7. Web site: アーケードアーカイブス 株式会社ハムスター. hamster.co.jp. ja. 2018-10-27.