Takamitsu Shimomura signals interest in bringing pre-Famicom Nintendo hardware to Console Archives
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Updated · Nintendo Everything · May 2
Takamitsu Shimomura signals interest in bringing pre-Famicom Nintendo hardware to Console Archives
1 articles · Updated · Nintendo Everything · May 2
In a Famitsu interview, Hamster's CTO said adding systems such as the 1977 Color TV-Game line was not impossible and something he would like to try.
He said Hamster's ambition is to archive every home game, raising the prospect of preserving Nintendo's earliest dedicated consoles, including Color TV-Game 6, 15 and Racing 112.
Hamster has previously partnered with Nintendo on Arcade Archives releases including Vs. Super Mario Bros., Super Punch-Out and Sky Skipper, while Console Archives recently added Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom.
How will Hamster tackle the challenge of authentically emulating Nintendo's earliest Color TV-Game hardware for modern audiences?
Could Hamster's preservation efforts clash with Nintendo's strict IP policies, or signal a new era of official retro game access?
What lessons can game preservationists and museums learn from Hamster's approach to archiving dynamic, process-focused gaming experiences?