CPS1 (Capcom Play System 1) games download
CPS1 (Capcom Play System 1) Overview
1. Basic Information
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Developer: Capcom
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Release Year: 1987 (Arcade System Board)
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Historical Significance: Capcom's first in-house arcade hardware system, setting the gold standard for 2D fighting and action games.
2. Hardware Specifications
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Core Components:
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CPU: Motorola 68000 (12MHz) + Z80 coprocessor (sound control).
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Display: 384×224 resolution, 4096-color palette, 256 colors on screen simultaneously.
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Audio: YM2151 FM sound chip + OKI6295 ADPCM sample-based audio.
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Game Media: Replaceable ROM boards (later games reached 4MB capacity).
3. Iconic Games
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Foundational Fighting Games:
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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (1991)
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Final Fight (1989)
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Side-Scrolling Action Classics:
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Captain Commando (1991)
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Knights of the Round (1991)
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Warriors of Fate (1992)
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Other Genres:
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Ghouls 'n Ghosts (1988)
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Dynasty Wars (1989)
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4. Technical Legacy
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Q-Sound Technology: Supported stereo audio in later games (e.g., Street Fighter II').
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CPS Dash: 1992 hardware revision (e.g., Capcom Sports Club) with enhanced graphics.
5. Emulation & Re-Releases
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Emulators: Perfectly supported by MAME and FinalBurn Alpha (FBA).
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Official Ports: Many games re-released on PSN, Switch (Capcom Arcade Stadium), etc.
CPS1 vs. Contemporary Arcade Boards (Late 1980s)
| Feature | CPS1 | SNK Neo Geo MVS | Sega System 16 |
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| Flagship Game | Street Fighter II | Fatal Fury | Golden Axe |
| Color Depth | 4096/256 on-screen | 65K/4096 on-screen | 1024/64 on-screen |
| Audio | FM+ADPCM stereo | YM2610+multi-PCM | YM2151+PCM |
