"ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP" is a racing game released by NAMCO LIMITED (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1996.
The hit arcade racer ACE DRIVER returns with more speed, more excitement, and more competition than ever before!
Race across brand-new tracks, experience fully redesigned machines, and take on thrilling high-impact courses.
With authentic handling and enhanced gameplay, every lap delivers fast-paced arcade racing at its best.
Get behind the wheel and experience the next evolution of ACE DRIVER!
The “Arcade Archives” (ACA) series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games, staying true to its original.
In ORIGINAL MODE, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in HI SCORE MODE and CARAVAN MODE, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
“Arcade Archives 2” series introduces a brand-new mode called TIME ATTACK MODE, in addition to the ORIGINAL MODE, HI SCORE MODE, and CARAVAN MODE from Arcade Archives. TIME ATTACK MODE focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.
Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the “Arcade Archives” series!
Title
Arcade Archives ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP
Genre
Race
Number of Players
1 (Arcade Archives) 1-4 (Arcade Archives 2)
Originally Released by
Namco
Original Release Year
1996
Platform
Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 / XBOX Series X|S
Languages
Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
* Only compatible with option menus and manuals
Rating
Release date:
Oct 22, 2026
$16.99 [Upgrading from the Nintendo Switch version costs $2.99]
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SPLIT SCREEN MODE
With “Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” SPLIT SCREEN MODE, you can choose between 2 or 4 screens for local multiplayer on a single console. For Nintendo Switch 2, you can also play in “TV Mode” or “Tabletop Mode.” Gameplay functions in this mode are the same as in ORIGINAL MODE; however, features like save/load, rewind, screen layout, and display frame settings are unavailable.
SPLIT SCREEN MODE (2 screens)
In SPLIT SCREEN MODE (2 screens), up to 2 players can play the game together! To play with 2 players, please connect two controllers to the console. The first controller’s display is shown on the left, and the second controller’s display is shown on the right.
SPLIT SCREEN MODE (4 screens)
In SPLIT SCREEN MODE (4 screens), up to 4 players can play the game together! To play with 4 players, please connect four controllers to the console. The first controller’s display is shown in the upper left, the second controller’s display in the upper right, the third controller’s display in the lower left, and the fourth controller’s display in the lower right.
How to Start Local Multiplayer
During the opening demo, press the INSERT COIN button twice to bring up the Player Join screen. Other players can also join the game during this screen by pressing the INSERT COIN button twice before the countdown ends.
Attention
Players who join during the entry period can play together in local multiplayer. Players who do not join in time will play single-player mode instead.
COURSE SELECTION
In this game, you can choose from three courses: HIGH SPEED, SEMI-TECHNICAL, and TECHNICAL. Use the [Shift Up] and [Shift Down] buttons to select, then press the [Accelerate] button to vote for your preferred course. The course with the most votes will be selected. *If there is a tie, the course with the lower difficulty level will be selected.
CLASS SELECTION
On the class selection screen, you can choose from three options: BEGINNER, EXPERT, and EXPERT (PRO). Use the [Shift Up] and [Shift Down] buttons to make your selection, then press the [Accelerate] button to vote for your preferred class. The class with the most votes will be selected. *Same as with course selection, if there is a tie, the class with the lower difficulty level will be selected.
TRANSMISSION SELECTION
On the transmission selection screen, use the [Shift Up] and [Shift Down] buttons to select AT (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) or MT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), then press the [Accelerate] button to confirm.
Pricing Announcement
“Arcade Archives ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 will be priced at $14.99 [USD]. “Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S will be priced at $16.99 [USD].
Users who purchase “Arcade Archives ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4, will be eligible for an ownership discount, allowing them to purchase “Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” for Nintendo Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 for $2.99 [USD]. Please note that the ownership discount will not be applicable unless the purchase is made using the same account. For details regarding your purchase, please check the respective online stores.
Attention
Please note that the ownership discount will not be available if you purchase “Arcade Archives ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” after purchasing “Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” Additionally, “Arcade Archives ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” and “Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” do not support cross-compatibility for save data etc. therefore save data cannot be shared between them. Please confirm the product before purchase to prevent duplicate or accidental purchases.
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