Hamster is bringing a 1995 Namco arcade racer to modern consoles on August 20. Arcade Archives Cyber Cycles arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch. This release lets players experience the original bike-style cabinet gameplay on current hardware. Owners of the standard edition can upgrade to the enhanced version for a small fee.
Hamster ports 1995 Namco racer to current consoles with upgrade options
The game features a direct quote from Hamster that emphasizes the core mechanic. Hamster stated, "It all comes down to cornering! Know the track, and attack!" This focus on track knowledge and cornering speed defines the retro experience. The title originally launched in 1995 as a Namco Limited arcade release.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch
- Price (Arcade Archives 2): $16.99 / 1,800 yen
- Price (Arcade Archives): $14.99 / 1,500 yen
- Upgrade Price: $2.99 / 330 yen
- Original Release Year: 1995
We track the pricing for both the standard and enhanced versions across regions. The standard Arcade Archives version costs 14.99 USD (around $14.99) or 1500 JPY (around $9.40). The Arcade Archives 2 version, which includes Time Attack Mode and VRR support, costs 16.99 USD (around $16.99) or 1800 JPY (around $11.28). An upgrade from the standard version to the Arcade Archives 2 version is available for $2.99 or 330 yen (around $2.07).
This launch adds another retro racing title to the current console generation. We looked at Armadillo Racing Launches July 23 on earlier while tracking Hamster launches. The release confirms Hamster's continued push to port classic Namco titles to Switch 2 and other modern platforms. Players can purchase the game starting August 20 on all listed platforms.
Source: Gematsu
