Hamster’s Console Archives Brings Elevator Action to PS5 and Switch 2
A faithful 8‑bit reissue that adds modern save points, customizable controls, rapid‑fire, optional rewind, CRT‑style filters to help new and returning players.
Overview
- Hamster announced a Console Archives release of Elevator Action for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $7.99 / 800 yen.
- The package uses the 8‑bit Famicom/NES edition where players control a spy who rides elevators, fires a pistol, and uses a jump kick to steal documents and escape.
- Console Archives adds quality‑of‑life options including customizable button layouts, rapid‑fire settings, multiple save points, and an optional rewind feature on supported titles.
- Both Japanese and English ROMs are included while in‑game text remains in English and the options menu plus manual are provided in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- The release continues Hamster’s effort to preserve single classic console titles for modern hardware and broadens access to retro games for players who missed the original 1980s ports.