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'''''Arcade Archives''''' is a line of downloadable rereleases of arcade games by {{wp|Hamster Corporation}}, a company specializing in low-budget ports of arcade games to consoles. The line started on the {{wp|PlayStation 4}} in May 2014 and was introduced on [[Nintendo]] systems with the launch of the [[Nintendo Switch]], intially focusing on {{wp|SNK}}'s {{wp|Neo Geo}} system before expanding to other arcade titles, including [[Nintendo]]'s own arcade games.
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|image=[[File:Arcade Archives Logo.jpg|250px]]
|first=''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Arcade Archives: Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|latest=''[[VS. Wrecking Crew|Arcade Archives: VS. Wrecking Crew]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|number=8
}}


''Arcade Archives'' releases are straightforward emulations of the target title and thus do not include new content or any changes or additions made to a game's home version. All ''Arcade Archives'' titles include remappable controls, access to the DIP settings to modify gameplay parameters, suspension saves, online leaderboards, three display settings (raw pixels, blurred or blur + scanlines) and Caravan and Hi-Score modes.  
'''''Arcade Archives''''' is a line of downloadable [[Reissue|re-releases]] of arcade games by [[HAMSTER Corporation]], a company specializing in low-budget ports of arcade games to consoles. The line started on the {{wp|PlayStation 4}} in May 2014 and was introduced on [[Nintendo]] systems with the launch of the [[Nintendo Switch]], initially focusing on {{wp|SNK}}'s {{wp|Neo Geo}} system before expanding to other arcade titles, including [[Nintendo]]'s own arcade games.  


''Arcade Archives'' releases may also include different variants (regional or otherwise) of the game when there are notable differences. ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' are the only ''Mario''-related releases to support this feature, allowing players to choose between the original Japanese release, the later Japanese release (only the case for ''Donkey Kong'') or the international version.
''Arcade Archives'' releases are almost always straightforward emulations of games that do not include new content or any changes or additions to the game's original version. All ''Arcade Archives'' titles include adjustable controls, access to the DIP settings to modify gameplay parameters, suspension saves, online leaderboards, three display settings (raw pixels, blurred, and blur + scanlines), and Caravan and Hi-Score modes.
 
''Arcade Archives'' releases may also include different variants (regional or otherwise) of the game when there are notable differences. ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]'' are the only ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related releases to support this feature, allowing players to choose between the original Japanese release, the later Japanese release (only for ''Donkey Kong''), or the international version. For ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[VS. Pinball]]'', and ''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]'', only the Japanese version is provided. For ''[[Stroke & Match Golf|VS. Golf]]'', only the international version can be played. Only one version of ''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]'' exists as it was not released in Japan. ''[[Dr. Mario (game)#VS. Dr. Mario|VS. Dr. Mario]]'' is the only arcade version unavailable for ''Arcade Archives''.


==Modes==
==Modes==
===Caravan===
===Caravan===
Named after the "Caravan Mode" featured in multiple [[Hudson Soft]] games, this challenge the player to score as many points as possible within five minutes. This mode does not allow to pause or use saves.
Named after the Caravan Mode featured in multiple [[Hudson Soft]] games, this challenges the player to score as many points as possible within five minutes. This mode does not allow the player to pause or use saves.


===Hi-Score mode===
===Hi-Score mode===
Hi-Score mode has the player play the game on one credit on the default DIP settings without the ability to pause or use saves. Leaderboards are separate from regular mode.  
Hi-Score mode has the player play the game on one credit on the default DIP settings without the ability to pause or use saves. Leaderboards are separate from regular mode.  


==''Mario'' games released as part of ''Arcade Archives''==
==''Super Mario'' games released as part of ''Arcade Archives''==
''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]''<ref>Jenni (September 19, 2017). [http://www.siliconera.com/2017/09/19/vs-excitebike-vs-urban-champion-vs-wrecking-crew-heading-switch/ VS. Excitebike, VS. Urban Champion, And VS. Wrecking Crew Heading To The Switch]. ''Siliconera''. Retrieved March 22, 2018.</ref> has been announced for ''Arcade Archives'' but is TBD.  
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!Game
!Pricing (USD)
!Release date
!Developer(s)
|-
!1
|''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''
|$7.99
|2017 / 09 / 27
|[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]]
|-
!2
|''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''
|$7.99
|2017 / 12 / 22
|[[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]
|-
!3
|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
|$7.99
|2018 / 06 / 14
|[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]], [[Ikegami Tsushinki]]
|-
!4
|''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
|$7.99
|2018 / 12 / 21
|[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]], Iwasaki Engineering
|-
!5
|''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''
|$7.99
|2019 / 04 / 05
|[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]]
|-
!6
|''[[Pinball (game)|VS. Pinball]]''
|$7.99
|2019 / 08 / 30
|[[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]
|-
!7
|''[[Stroke & Match Golf|VS. Golf]]''
|$7.99
|2019 / 10 / 25
|[[Nintendo Research & Development 2|Nintendo R&D 2]]
|-
!8
|''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]''
|$7.99
|2020 / 05 / 01
|[[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]]
|-
|}


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==Gallery==
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! Game
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! Pricing (USD)
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! Release date
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! Developer(s)
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|- style="background:#F5F5F5;"
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! 1
 
| ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]''
==Names in other languages==
| $ 7.99
{{foreign names
| 2017 / 09 / 27
|Jpn=アーケードアーカイブス
| [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]
|JpnR=Ākēdo Ākaibusu
|- style="background:#FBFBFB;"
|JpnM=Arcade Archives
! 2
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| ''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''
| $ 7.99
| 2017 / 12 / 22
| [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]
|- style="background:#F5F5F5;"
! 3
| ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''
| $ 7.99
| 2018 / 06 / 14
| [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]], [[Ikegami Tsushinki]]
|- style="background:#FBFBFB;"
! 4
| ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''
| $ 7.99
| 2018 / 12 / 21
| [[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D1]], Iwasaki Engineering
|- style="background:#F5F5F5;"
! 5
| ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''<ref>Brian. (April 2, 2019). [https://nintendoeverything.com/arcade-archives-donkey-kong-3-coming-to-switch-this-week/ Arcade Archives Donkey Kong 3 coming to Switch this week]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref>
| $ 7.99
| 2019 / 04 / 05
| [[Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo R&D 1]]
|- style="background:#FBFBFB;"
! 6
| ''[[Pinball (game)|Pinball]]''
| $ 7.99
| 2019 / 08 / 30
| [[Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development|Nintendo EAD]]
|- style="background:#F5F5F5;"
|}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Virtual Console]]
*[[Virtual Console]]
*[[Nintendo Switch Online]]


==References==
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[[Category:Re-releases]]
[[Category:Video Game Systems]]
[[Category:Reissues]]
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Revision as of 20:16, March 19, 2025

Arcade Archives
Logo for Arcade Archives
First installment Arcade Archives: Mario Bros. (2017)
Latest installment Arcade Archives: VS. Wrecking Crew (2020)
Number of installments 8

Arcade Archives is a line of downloadable re-releases of arcade games by HAMSTER Corporation, a company specializing in low-budget ports of arcade games to consoles. The line started on the PlayStation 4 in May 2014 and was introduced on Nintendo systems with the launch of the Nintendo Switch, initially focusing on SNK's Neo Geo system before expanding to other arcade titles, including Nintendo's own arcade games.

Arcade Archives releases are almost always straightforward emulations of games that do not include new content or any changes or additions to the game's original version. All Arcade Archives titles include adjustable controls, access to the DIP settings to modify gameplay parameters, suspension saves, online leaderboards, three display settings (raw pixels, blurred, and blur + scanlines), and Caravan and Hi-Score modes.

Arcade Archives releases may also include different variants (regional or otherwise) of the game when there are notable differences. Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., and Donkey Kong 3 are the only Super Mario-related releases to support this feature, allowing players to choose between the original Japanese release, the later Japanese release (only for Donkey Kong), or the international version. For Mario Bros., VS. Pinball, and VS. Wrecking Crew, only the Japanese version is provided. For VS. Golf, only the international version can be played. Only one version of VS. Super Mario Bros. exists as it was not released in Japan. VS. Dr. Mario is the only arcade version unavailable for Arcade Archives.

Modes

Caravan

Named after the Caravan Mode featured in multiple Hudson Soft games, this challenges the player to score as many points as possible within five minutes. This mode does not allow the player to pause or use saves.

Hi-Score mode

Hi-Score mode has the player play the game on one credit on the default DIP settings without the ability to pause or use saves. Leaderboards are separate from regular mode.

Super Mario games released as part of Arcade Archives

# Game Pricing (USD) Release date Developer(s)
1 Mario Bros. $7.99 2017 / 09 / 27 Nintendo R&D1
2 VS. Super Mario Bros. $7.99 2017 / 12 / 22 Nintendo EAD
3 Donkey Kong $7.99 2018 / 06 / 14 Nintendo R&D1, Ikegami Tsushinki
4 Donkey Kong Jr. $7.99 2018 / 12 / 21 Nintendo R&D1, Iwasaki Engineering
5 Donkey Kong 3 $7.99 2019 / 04 / 05 Nintendo R&D 1
6 VS. Pinball $7.99 2019 / 08 / 30 Nintendo EAD
7 VS. Golf $7.99 2019 / 10 / 25 Nintendo R&D 2
8 VS. Wrecking Crew $7.99 2020 / 05 / 01 Nintendo R&D 1

Gallery

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  • Promotional photograph for Arcade Archives Mario Bros.

    Promotional photograph for Arcade Archives Mario Bros.

  • MBArcadeArchivesTitleScreen.jpg
  • Arcade Archives Golf Icon.jpg
  • VS. SMB NinSwitch GameIcon.jpg

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese アーケードアーカイブス[?]
Ākēdo Ākaibusu 		Arcade Archives

See also

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Game series
Super Mario franchise Mario Bros. • Wrecking Crew • Super Mario • Mario Golf • Famicom Grand Prix • Dr. Mario • Mario Teaches Typing • Mario Kart • Mario Discovery Series • Mario's Picross • Game & Watch Gallery • Mario Party • Mario Artist • Mario Tennis • Paper Mario • Super Mario Advance • Luigi's Mansion • Mario & Luigi • Mario vs. Donkey Kong • Super Mario Stadium • Mario Strikers • Mario & Sonic • Mario + Rabbids
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Country • Donkey Kong Land • Donkey Konga • Mario vs. Donkey Kong • DK
Yoshi franchise Yoshi's Island
Wario franchise Wario Land • WarioWare
Crossover series Super Smash Bros. • NES Remix
Miscellaneous Arcade Classics Series • Picross NP • Classic NES Series • New Play Control! • Arcade Archives
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