CPS2 (Capcom Play System 2) games download
CPS2 (Capcom Play System 2) Overview
1. Basic Information
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Developer: Capcom
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Release Year: 1993 (Arcade System Board)
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Historical Significance: Capcom's successor to CPS1, featuring enhanced hardware that powered the golden age of 2D fighting games
2. Key Hardware Improvements
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Main CPU: Motorola 68EC020 (16MHz, 32-bit upgrade from CPS1's 68000)
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Graphics:
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Same 384×224 resolution but with improved sprite capabilities
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65,536-color palette (4,096 displayable simultaneously)
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Special effects: alpha blending, raster interrupts
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Audio:
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QSound system (stereo positional audio)
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4-channel ADPCM playback
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Security: Unique "Suicide Battery" system (infamous for data erasure when battery dies)
3. Legendary Game Library
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Fighting Game Masterpieces:
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Street Fighter Alpha series (1995-1998)
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Darkstalkers/Vampire series (1994-1997)
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Marvel vs. Capcom (1998)
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Other Notable Titles:
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19XX: The War Against Destiny (1996, shoot'em up)
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Eco Fighters (1993, rotary joystick shooter)
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Armored Warriors (1994, mech beat'em up)
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4. Technical Innovations
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CPS2-A/B/C Boards: Different regional variants with game-specific programming
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Color Palette System: Dynamic palette switching enabled advanced animation effects
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Multi-layer Parallax: Created impressive depth in 2D backgrounds
5. Modern Preservation
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Phoenix Edition: Modified ROMs bypassing the suicide battery
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Emulation: Perfectly supported in FinalBurn Neo, MAME
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Official Collections: Included in Capcom Arcade Stadium (2021)
6. CPS2 vs CPS1 Comparison
| Feature | CPS2 (1993) | CPS1 (1987) |
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| CPU | 16MHz 68EC020 | 12MHz 68000 |
| Colors | 65K/4K on-screen | 4K/256 on-screen |
| Sound | QSound stereo | FM+ADPCM mono |
| Security | Suicide battery | None |
| Notable Games | MvC, SF Alpha | SFII, Final Fight |
The CPS2 represents the pinnacle of 2D arcade technology before the 3D revolution. Its games remain competitive staples today, with Marvel vs. Capcom still featured at EVO championships. The distinctive blue CPS2 boards are highly sought after by collectors.
