--- title: "Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection/" description: "KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics!" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2019-04-18 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/konami-anniversary-collection-arcade-classics-–-more-gameplay-footage.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection.md" --- Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/konami-anniversary-collection-arcade-classics-%E2%80%93-more-gameplay-footage.jpeg "Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/konami-anniversary-collection-arcade-classics-%E2%80%93-more-gameplay-footage.jpeg)![Preview Image](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection_5cb8e2cc66320.jpeg "Preview Image") KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics! This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle, but also a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public! ## [](#_______________________)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## [](#new-features)New Features For the first time, these classic titles support mid-game saves, difficulty levels, and display options which provide a fresh experience to longtime fans. ## [](#bonus-book)Bonus Book Also includes a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public! ## [](#lineup)Lineup: ### [](#scramble)Scramble The side-scrolling shooting game which started it all. It could be considered to be the original game which inspired the creators of the Gradius series. ### [](#twinbee)TwinBee The first game of the TwinBee series loved for its cute graphics. ### [](#nemesis-also-known-as-gradius)Nemesis (also known as Gradius) The smash-hit first installment in the Gradius series, known for its unique power-ups and enemies. ### [](#salamander-also-known-as-life-force)Salamander (also known as Life Force) The second entry in the Gradius series which took the series to the next level with its upgraded gameplay and improved graphics. ### [](#typhoon-also-known-as-a-jax)Typhoon (also known as A-Jax) The timeless shooting game that introduced ground-breaking sprite zooming and rotation effects that added depth to the graphics. ### [](#haunted-castle)Haunted Castle The arcade version of Castlevania which bewitched the fans with its haunting graphics. ### [](#vulcan-venture-also-known-as-gradius-ii)Vulcan Venture (also known as Gradius II) Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Gradius series, memorable for its beloved music and top-notch level design. ### [](#thunder-cross)Thunder Cross The game that introduced many players to the shoot’em up genre, thanks to a more inclusive difficulty and unique design. ### Release info - Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection Release date 2019-04-18 00:00:00 Publisher KONAMI Demo available DLC available Max players 2 Age rating 7 NS Online support Game code HACPATBBB Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages english Genres action, arcade, shooter ### Nintendo eShop - Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/NL/nl/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/BE/nl/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/DE/de/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/FR/fr/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [GBP 15.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [USD 19.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) ¥19.80 [CAD 25.99](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/IT/it/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [MXN 399.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/PT/pt/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [4,99 €](https://ec.nintendo.com/SK/sk/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 19.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/ES/es/titles/70010000017488/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [ARS 899.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-ar/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [BRL 83.5](https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CLP 13990.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [COP 49900.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-co/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) N/A N/A N/A [PEN 69.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-pe/store/products/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) Show me all prices! 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