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[jariw]

I really can't beleive this arcade archives isn't one package. Why are they selling these games separately?

I was extremely disappointed to see this.

It's actually put me off even bothering £6 per game not worth it

People want that feeling of VC. ;-)

 

[Chinbo37]

LOL at these prices!

 

[SmokedMeat]

$7.99?!!!!

For Mario Bros?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!!!!

 

[Deeke[VRZ]]

Have a strong feeling this entire roster of games will be given away for free via Switch Online sub.

Please don't let this be the new VirtualConsole.

 

[e_i]

Are these games 2 players only?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Have a strong feeling this entire roster of games will be given away for free via Switch Online sub.

Please don't let this be the new VirtualConsole.

They won't be. These aren't published by Nintendo.

 

[Ninja Dom]

Are these games 2 players only?

1 or 2 players.

 

[Bii]

I'm really not interested in paying for any "classic" Nintendo arcade games. I really think Nintendo took off as a game developer after Super Mario Bros.

However, if they wanted to port their more recent arcade games like Mario Kart Arcade GP, F-Zero AX, Luigi's Mansion Arcade or Cruis'n Blast, I'm all over that!

This needs to happen.

 

[N.Grim]

I don't see the most important thing, how is the icon??

 

[Jazzem]

I don't see the most important thing, how is the icon??

Spoiler

sorry

 

[Screamapillar]

So...literally anything and everything *BUT* Virtual Console. Got it!

 

[badflame]

With MAME, I do not understand how arcade games are so successful on every next gen platform.

 

[WrenchNinja]

Maybe I'll get vs. SUPER Mario Bros

But I doubt it. I don't have a strong attachment for most nes games.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

With MAME, I do not understand how arcade games are so successful on every next gen platform.

The average console owner will never use MAME.

 

[Piccoro]

For people complaining about the prices:

Every single game in the Hamster Arcade Archives series (PS4/XBoxOne/Switch) costs 6.99 € in Europe/7.99 $ in the US. Doesn't matter if the game is from the 80's or the 90's, the price is always the same.

Why would these games for the Switch be any different?

 

[seady]

How r these different from the NES version?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

How r these different from the NES version?

Depends on the game. The arcade version of Mario Bros. is running on hardware more powerful than the Famicom/NES.

A game like Vs. Super Mario Bros. has level design differences compared to the home version. It's a much more challenging game.

 

[moltonasty]

Depends on the game. The arcade version of Mario Bros. is running on hardware more powerful than the Famicom/NES.

A game like Vs. Super Mario Bros. has level design differences compared to the home version. It's a much more challenging game.

Yup. And Punchout is basically a completely different game

 

[superNESjoe]

$8 is bonkers for Mario Bros. Hard pass.

 

[RedToad64]

Maybe I'll get the Punch-Out games, but the rest do not interest me, especially at $8. They are the same games with minor changes. And don't post that they removed the 1-ups and added a high-score table to Super Mario Bros., these are essentially the same at their core.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Maybe I'll get the Punch-Out games, but the rest do not interest me, especially at $8. They are the same games with minor changes. And don't post that they removed the 1-ups and added a high-score table to Super Mario Bros., these are essentially the same at their core.

Those aren't the only differences. Many of the levels themselves have been altered.

 

[BiggNife]

Punch Out and Super Mario Bros are probably worth it but please, please don't buy vanilla Mario Bros.

NES Remix showed me how horrible Mario Bros. can really be and I can't imagine the arcade version is much better

 

[Feffe]

Honestly (excluding Punch Out and VS SMB) these are more niche oddities than interestingly games worth playing in 2017. They should be available for history conservation sake at the symbolic price of $1

 

[Richie]

Nintendo Arcade Archives Series for Nintendo Switch |OT| Vs. Your Wallet*

*A battle I feel confident winning...Dang at the prices!

Nintendo Arcade Archives Series for Nintendo Switch |OT| Vs. Virtual Console

Nintendo Arcade Archives Series for Nintendo Switch |OT| VS is not VC

These are great

 

[-shadow-]

Might get Punch-Out, but the rest? Why isn't this a collection like the Namco Museum, Nintendo?

 

[Feffe]

Nintendo Arcade Archives Series for Nintendo Switch |OT| Vs. Virtual Console

Nintendo Arcade Archives Series for Nintendo Switch |OT| VS is not VC

 

[NeoZeedeater]

It's 2017. Nintendo should have sorted out/paid off whatever it takes to get arcade Donkey Kong by now.

 

[GearDraxon]

Let's see... buying all of these is $80 for 10 games. The NES Classic was $60, had 30 games and included the system to play them on.

I'm super happy that Hamster is out there making classic games available for modern audiences, but this price point is really hard to justify.

Nintendo Arcade Archives Series for Nintendo Switch |OT| Less VC For Your Money Than NBA 2K18

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Hopefully you guys can get all of this out of your systems in the thread soon, as I'd like to discuss these releases with the Gaffers that are interested in them when they launch.

 

[panama chief]

Definitely skipping everything but SMB and Punch Out. That price is bullshit. Stop playing and give us a proper VC so I can really dump money on you Nintendo.

 

[1upsuper]

In for Punch-Out!! and that's it.

Yep.

 

[Fiendcode]

Depends on the game. The arcade version of Mario Bros. is running on hardware more powerful than the Famicom/NES.

A game like Vs. Super Mario Bros. has level design differences compared to the home version. It's a much more challenging game.

I know VS Balloon Fight has different physics from the NES version. VS Excitebike has different courses, and was also backported to FDS and expanded on.

Anyone more knowledgable care to detail all the differences between the various NES and VS games?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I know VS Balloon Fight has different physics from the NES version. VS Excitebike has different courses, and was also backported to FDS and expanded on.

Anyone more knowledgable care to detail all the differences between the various NES and VS games?

Vs Wrecking Crew has a simultaneous 2-player mode.

 

[OmegaFax]

It's up on the Japanese eShop for 823 yen. Unfortunately, it looks like Amazon JP isn't selling digital eShop cards at the moment.

 

[Mockingbird]

You're going to be waiting for a while...

Why? It was ported to the Wii and included free with the red system for Mario's 25th anniversary. Can be done again.

 

[JoeBoy101]

Not biting for $8. That's a bit silly for one ancient arcade game, even if it is Mario Bros.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Why? It was ported to the Wii and included free with the red system for Mario's 25th anniversary. Can be done again.

That wasn't the arcade version. It was the Famicom/NES game with the cement factory stage added and Donkey Kong's "escape" animation with Pauline at the end of stages.

 

[yyr]

lol $8? Weren't NES games for Wii only $5? Seems a little steep for arcade titles.

*Every* Hamster Arcade Archives release, on *every* platform is $8. And they almost never go on sale. Which is why I don't buy them. If they were half that price I'd probably own 10 of them by now.

I may have to make an exception for Vs. SMB when I do eventually get a Switch.

 

[Fiendcode]

Ok, they are bigger than I thought. But still, surely Nintendo could at least try and buy out the rest of the rights. Surely after this much time it'd be doable.

It's possible an arrangement could be made I hope for DK and DKJr. And maybe also other older titles like Sky Skipper.

Sega was able to rerelease the emulated arcade version of Congo Bongo several times in collections and Ikegami also programmed that.

 

[Oddduck]

Here's a video of Mario Bros running on Switch.

 

[fluffydelusions]

These prices are kinda crazy.

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

What the fuck are these $8 for? Super Mario Bros. maybe but Mario Bros. and Wrecking Crew? Yikes.

 

[Oddduck]

What the fuck are these $8 for? Super Mario Bros. maybe but Mario Bros. and Wrecking Crew? Yikes.

All of Hamster's Arcade Archive games are $8. On Switch, PS4, and XB1.

I'm not defending the pricing. I'm just saying that's how it is.

 

[duckroll]

No, these cost EUR 6.99 / USD 7.99 each.

Holy shit, what.

 

[Naked Snake]

I played VS SMB once in my life. Didn't know the thing existed before I saw it and never saw it again. Yeah I remember it being very hard and my game ending quickly.

Will be interested to see it again on Switch.

Also Super Mario Bros was/is my favorite game of all time.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Holy shit, what.

It's the standard Arcade Archive pricing.

 

[ghibli99]

Definitely in for Punch-Out.

I played the crap out of Mario Bros. at a local community center in the mid-'80s, but after getting the game a million times with the GBA SMB releases, I don't think I can take any more of that game.

 

[jooey]

lol what did any of you expect
WARNING: rhetorical question, I know you wanted 99 cents

 

[jaypah]

In for VS SMB and Punch-out!! Arcade SMB level 6-3 feels so fucking flimsy. Ugh, it's the only level that makes me nervous still but I love it all the same. Punch-Out!! controls so much better on the NES but I have a soft spot for the arcade version so the novelty alone is worth it. I assume they're going to stick with the 2 screen setup which will make for a weird aspect ratio. Will they have cabinet art or something on the sides of the screen or just vertical black bars?

 

[Shiggy]

Holy shit, what.

Yeah, and we already thought the NES games on VC were overpriced