[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]
Following the recent announcement of
Capcom Arcade Cabinet it’s now time to lift the lid
and reveal the full list of classic 8-bit titles and how gamers
will be able to transform their PlayStation3 or Xbox 360 into their
very own customizable, HD 80s arcade.
Starting February 19 until early May, a total of 15 titles from
1984-1988 will be released on a staggered schedule available to
purchase digitally either as a series of packs or individually,
allowing players to choose what they want to buy. By purchasing all
15 titles, either separately or together, players will gain access
to two bonus games absolutely free.
Downloading an individual title or pack will also give access to
the
Capcom Arcade Cabinet ‘platform’ which
provides additional features including DIP switch functionality, a
music player, and the ability to capture and share screenshots or
video. When playing in standard mode, players will be able to
access DIP switch-like settings to adjust their number of lives and
difficulty, including a Casual Mode which tones down the difficulty
level and makes it more attainable to see the end credits. Further
features include 2 player online play for certain titles; a global
leaderboard; a training mode with infinite lives to hone your
strategy and an option to select either the Japanese or
international versions of the individual titles.
In order to share their experiences with friends, PlayStation 3
users will be able to capture video of gameplay to post on YouTube,
while Xbox 360 users will be able to upload screenshots to
Facebook. Further additions include a sound gallery that allows
players to listen to the background music of any of the games in
their cabinet, and an art gallery which fills with new pieces as
players progress through the games.
Game Pack 1 and the first individual title,
Black Tiger, will be available on February 19. Xbox 360
owners will be able to play through the game with a single credit
before restarting. On the PlayStation 3, players will have
unlimited credits effectively giving them the full game for
free.
Please see below for a full list of all the games and when they
are available? Stay tuned to
Capcom-Unity for further information as new packs
are released and visit the
press site for a trailer and plenty of
screens.
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BUNDLE PACKS/INDIVIDUAL TITLES
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NORTH AMERICAN SCHEDULE
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PRICING
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| Black Tiger demo |
February 19 (PSN)
February 20 (XBLA) |
Free |
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GAME PACK 1
Titles: Black Tiger, Avengers, 1943: The Battle of Midway
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February 19 (PSN)
February 20 (XBLA) |
$4.99/400MSP |
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GAME PACK 2
Titles: Ghosts n Goblins, Gun.Smoke, Section Z
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March 5 (PSN/XBLA) |
$9.99/800MSP |
| Avengers |
March 5 (PSN)* |
$3.99 |
| 1943: The Battle of Midway |
March 5 (PSN)* |
$3.99 |
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GAME PACK 3
Side Arms, Legendary Wings, Trojan
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March 19 (PSN/XBLA) |
$9.99/800MSP |
| Ghosts n Goblins |
March 19 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| Gun.Smoke |
March 19 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| Section Z |
March 19 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
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GAME PACK 4
Titles: Commando, The Speed Rumbler, Exed Exes (Savage Bees)
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April 2 (PSN/XBLA) |
$9.99/800MSP |
| Side Arms |
April 2 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| Legendary Wings |
April 2 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| Trojan |
April 2 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
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GAME PACK 5
Titles: 1942, SonSon, Pirate Ship Higemaru
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April 16 (PSN/XBLA) |
$9.99/800MSP |
| Commando |
April 16 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| The Speed Rumbler |
April 16 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| Exed Exes (Savage Bees) |
April 16 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| 1942 |
April 30 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| SonSon |
April 30 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
| Pirate Ship Higemaru |
April 30 (PSN/XBLA) |
$3.99/320MSP |
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Bonus Pack (for those who have purchased all five
game packs or all 15 individual titles
Titles: Two titles (names to be confirmed) |
TBC |
Free for those who have purchased all previously released packs
or individual titles |
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All-in-one-pack
Titles: All 17 games
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May 21 (PSN/XBLA) |
$29.99/2000MSP |
- Not available as an individual title on XBLA
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