About this tag
Arcade Archives is the long-running Hamster reissue line that brings classic arcade titles to modern consoles, and this tag collects WindowsForum discussion of those releases. Coverage here focuses on platform availability and buying decisions, such as Arcade Archives 2 Balloon Bomber arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, alongside the original Arcade Archives Balloon Bomber on Switch and PlayStation 4. Recurring themes include which consoles get a given title, upgrade paths and ownership discounts, and the frequent absence of a Windows PC version, making this tag useful for readers tracking retro arcade ports and their storefront quirks.
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    Arcade Archives 2 Elevator Action Launches November 5 on Xbox and Windows PC via Play Anywhere

    HAMSTER Corporation has announced that Arcade Archives 2 ELEVATOR ACTION launches on November 5, 2026. The date comes from Netto's Game Room's report of HAMSTER's announcement. It's a small item, but it matters to Xbox and Windows readers because the game is coming to Xbox Series X|S and to...
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    Arcade Archives 2 Balloon Bomber Hits Xbox Series X|S: Price, VRR and No Windows PC Release

    Hamster has released a 1980 TAITO arcade game where the anti-aircraft gun loses ground every time you miss. Arcade Archives 2 Balloon Bomber is out now on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Arcade Archives Balloon Bomber came out the same day, October 1, on Nintendo Switch and...