Developer Hamster is bringing TAITO's 1988 classic Console Archives Bubble Bobble to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 26, 2026. Priced at $7.99 / 800 yen, the release continues the developer's ongoing series designed to bring retro home console releases to modern gaming hardware.
Quick Facts
- Game: Console Archives Bubble Bobble (originally released by TAITO in 1988)
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2
- Release Date: August 26, 2026
- Price: $7.99 / 800 yen
- Developer: Hamster Corporation
Features and Modern Additions
In this classic 100-stage action game, players control Bub and Bob—who have been transformed into Bubble Dragons—on a quest to rescue their kidnapped girlfriends, Betty and Patty, from a wizard. Reaching and clearing Stage 100 unlocks the game's true ending.
To assist players working through the retro platformer, Hamster's release includes customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and a rewind function. Visual options allow players to adjust screen layouts and apply filters designed to recreate the atmosphere of classic CRT televisions.