Arcade Archives Fighting Golf launches October 8 for $9.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series

NicoGG October 8, 2026 0 comments 2 min read

Arcade Archives Fighting Golf launches October 8 on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Switch. Prices range from $7.99 to $9.99 with an upgrade path available.

Hamster is releasing Arcade Archives Fighting Golf on modern consoles, allowing players to experience a unique mix of sports and combat mechanics. Arcade Archives Fighting Golf launches on October 8 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The game appeals to fans of classic arcade titles by combining golf mechanics with fighting game inputs.

Hamster ports 1988 SNK fighting-golf hybrid to modern consoles

The game is a port of the 1988 arcade original developed by SNK. The game is part of Hamster's Arcade Archives series, a collection dedicated to preserving classic arcade software. The game features pixel art and chiptune audio consistent with its 1988 release. Players control characters who use golf clubs as weapons within a tournament setting.

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Price (PS5/Xbox Series): $9.99 / 1,100 yen
Price (PS4/Switch): $7.99 / 838 yen
Upgrade Cost: $2.99 / 330 yen
Original Developer: SNK

Pricing varies by platform tier, with the next-generation versions costing more than the legacy ones. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions are priced at $9.99 or 1,100 YEN (around $6.96). The PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions are priced at $7.99 or 838 YEN (around $5.30). Hamster describes the experience as offering "All the power and excitement of a live golf tournament!"

Hamster offers a discount for players who already own the older version. An upgrade from the Arcade Archives version to the Arcade Archives 2 version costs $2.99 or 330 YEN (around $2.09). This allows owners of the PS4 or Switch copies to access the enhanced features on newer hardware. The upgrade path ensures that early adopters do not need to repurchase the full title.

We previously covered Arcade Archives Karnov Launches September 10, which also arrived on modern consoles. This release continues Hamster's strategy of porting niche arcade titles to current systems. Fighting Golf targets a specific audience of retro gaming enthusiasts. The game is now available for purchase on all listed platforms.