Play Psikyo games on Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch editions of Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha or Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo. Nintendo lists both collections as supported on Switch 2, with game behavior consistent with Nintendo Switch. Choose between them by the games each includes: Alpha has the Strikers 1945 titles, while Bravo has Gunbird and the Samurai Aces games.
Which Psikyo Shooting Stars collection should you choose?
Alpha and Bravo are separate six-game Nintendo Switch collections, not two versions of the same lineup. Nintendo’s listings show the following games:
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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC (Nintendo Switch) | $31.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC - Nintendo Switch | $25.40 | Buy on Amazon |
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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - Nintendo Switch | $24.88 | Buy on Amazon |
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Boardwalk Arcade 2 - For Nintendo Switch | $26.25 | Buy on Amazon |
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Party Arcade - Nintendo Switch | $19.93 | Buy on Amazon |
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| Collection | Included games |
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| Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha | Strikers 1945, Strikers 1945 II, Strikers 1945 III, Sol Divide, Dragon Blaze, and Zero Gunner 2. Nintendo US listing. |
| Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo | Samurai Aces Episode I, Samurai Aces Episode II: Tengai, Samurai Aces Episode III: Sengoku Cannon, Gunbarich, Gunbird, and Gunbird 2. Nintendo Canada listing. |
If you want Strikers 1945, pick Alpha; if you want Gunbird, pick Bravo. Check the complete lineup before purchasing if you are looking for a particular game.
How to install and start playing on Switch 2
- Choose the collection that contains the games you want.
- Get the Nintendo Switch edition from the Nintendo store for your region or a retailer. Install the digital edition on Switch 2, or use a compatible game card if you have a physical copy. Nintendo identifies these as Nintendo Switch software and lists them as supported on Switch 2. The official listings cited here do not confirm current physical-edition availability.
- Launch the collection and choose TV, tabletop, or handheld play to suit your setup. Nintendo lists all three modes for both games.
- For a vertical, arcade-style presentation, look for the collection’s TATE mode. Nintendo describes vertical TATE play, but does not publish menu-by-menu directions for turning it on.
Nintendo’s UK listings say multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player and that additional controllers may be needed. The US Alpha and Canada Bravo listings specify one to two players on one system. These listings do not indicate that a special arcade stick is required for ordinary play.
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- Enjoy Namco classics such as:
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What Switch 2 compatibility means
Nintendo’s US Alpha listing and Canada Bravo listing each show the status “Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.” That means Nintendo lists the Switch versions as supported; it does not identify either collection as a native Switch 2 edition or promise Switch 2-specific enhancements. Nintendo also cautions that some Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible on Switch 2, so check the product page for your region before buying or installing. See Nintendo’s Switch 2 compatibility information.
The official listings establish compatibility and game contents, but do not provide Switch 2 measurements for input latency, frame pacing, or image quality. They therefore do not establish that Switch 2 improves those aspects or that one collection performs better than the other.
Rank #2
- Namco Museum - Enjoy Namco classics like PAC-MAN, GALAGA, SPLATTERHOUSE, & TOWER OF DRUAGA, or play games such as rolling THUNDER, SKYKID, or TANK FORCE with friends & family on the Nintendo Switch!
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- PAC-MAN CHAMPION EDITION 2 PLUS - Featuring eye-popping high-resolution 3D graphics, the latest version of the classic game takes chomping and chasing through mazes to a whole new level!
- PAC-MAN CHAMPION EDITION 2 PLUS - Play by yourself or with your friends in the all new co-op mode, "PAC-MAN CHAMPION EDITION 2 PLUS 2P" - exclusive only to the Switch!
- PAC-MAN CHAMPION EDITION 2 PLUS - Team up with your friends and family to weave through the mazes and make it to the boss battle together!
Check regional storage details before downloading
Storefront figures differ by region. Nintendo’s US listing gives Alpha a 640 MB file size, and Nintendo Australia also lists 640 MB for that collection. Nintendo Australia lists 1.0 GB of required space for Bravo. These figures are specific to those storefront listings; check the Nintendo store for your account’s region for the current download size and edition details.
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Quick Recap
Best Value
- Tournaments: Regular Tournaments with prizes!
- Prize Shop: Unique pieces of equipment
- Multiplayer: 1 to 4 Players local & online
- Challenges: Extra challenges for single player
- Leaderboards: For each game including challenges
Rank #4
- Boardwalk Arcade 2 features a collection of games that will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s been to a carnival or boardwalk.
- The more you play the more tickets you earn towards cosmetic upgrades, figurines, and collectibles!
- Players can win real prizes including a Nintendo Switch giveaway!
- Games included: basketball throw, mini bowling, skee ball, shooting gallery, what a mole, mascot launch, claw machine, pinball, darts (baloon pop) and ring toss.
Rank #3
- Experience your Favorite MARVEL vs. CAPCOM classics All in One – Enjoy 7 of your favorite classic titles that helped shaped the MARVEL vs. CAPCOM universe both single player and online.
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- Play with Friends Worldwide through Online Compatibility – This collection also includes rollback net code for a smooth and enjoyable experience online. Play casually or competitively through casual, ranked, or custom matches using rules of your choosing!
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