Which version of Capcom Play System do you like the most?
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Would agree with [MENTION=2732]J0e Musashi[/MENTION] - CPS-1 is probably the pick of the bunch from a nostalgic perspective and redefining coin-op genres like scrolling and 1v1 beat-em-ups with the obvious iconic standouts like Final Fight and Street Fighter 2.
That said, CPS-Dash is significant in that it gave us a taste of things to come with The Punisher - Capcom’s very first title in what turned out to be a hugely successful collaboration with Marvel using CPS-2 tech.
The arcade scene of the 1990s was pretty much done and dusted by the time CPS-3 rolled into town, hence why only six titles (three of them being SF3 and two of them being JoJo games) were made in three years before Capcom ditched CPS tech entirely in favour of Sega NAOMI. Although, I would like to see WarZard/Red Earth ported for home consoles.Last edited by Nu-Eclipse; 29-04-2019, 10:29.
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Originally posted by Nu-Eclipse View PostAlthough, I would like to see WarZard/Red Earth ported for home consoles.
Anyway, most of my fighting favourites are CPS-2 so I guess that gets my vote.
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Originally posted by J0e Musashi View PostYou forgot CPS-1.5.
CPS-Dash/1.5 games:
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
Muscle Bomber Duo: Ultimate Team Battle
The Punisher
Saturday Night Slam Masters
Warriors of Fate
Some Dash games run on a standard CPS-1 board, but at a slower speed. The CPS-1 design did evolve a bit over its life, culminating in the Dash/1.5.
I'd also choose CPS-1. I really like the overall range of games available. But I could maybe change my mind and choose CPS-2, as it has a few games I really like.
Originally posted by Nu-Eclipse View PostAlthough, I would like to see WarZard/Red Earth ported for home consoles.
Last edited by Leon Retro; 29-04-2019, 11:03.
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CPS1 for me given it hosted Strider, Ghost N Ghouls, Final Fight and Street Fighter II': Champion Edition. I would have loved to see what the spec of CPS4 was like, which Capcom told SEGA Saturn mag was finished, but never brought to market too.
Some Dash games run on a standard CPS-1 board, but at a slower speed. The CPS-1 design did evolve a bit over its life, culminating in the Dash/1.5.
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Originally posted by Team Andromeda View PostI would have loved to see what the spec of CPS4 was like, which Capcom told SEGA Saturn mag was finished, but never brought to market too.
Originally posted by Team Andromeda View PostNo different from Model 2 or Model 3.
I'll probably do that next.
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Originally posted by speedlolita View Post
Third Strike has become my favourite video game ever, so I'll have to say CPS3.
I remember really liking 'Q' when I first got into the game.
Originally posted by Asura View PostThis was me and Sonic the Fighters.Last edited by Leon Retro; 29-04-2019, 14:22.
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Third Strike is pretty much my favourite game of all time too, but I can't say CPS3 just because of the library size and total lack of diversity. I completely respect CPS1 as a choice for its significance and relevance, but if I was forced I'd have to go CPS2. I'm such a sucker for those big beautiful green boards, too.
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Originally posted by fuse View PostI completely respect CPS1 as a choice for its significance and relevance, but if I was forced I'd have to go CPS2.
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Originally posted by trev1976 View PostI think the games are evenly matched on both cps1 & 2 but for true classics and nostalgia it's gotta be cps1.
CPS-1
Cadillacs & Dinosaurs[Dash/1.5]
Captain Commando
Fina Fight
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Magic Sword
Mega Twins
Street Fighter 2
Strider
The Punisher[Dash/1.5]
Three Wonders
U.N. Squadron
Willow
CPS-2
Alien vs Predator
Armored Warriors
Battle Circuit
Cyberbots
Darkstalkers
Dimahoo
Dungeons & Dragons
Eco Fighters
Progear
Street Fighter Alpha 2 & 3
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo
X-Men Children of the Atom
It's definitely tough to choose a favourite, but there's something a bit more attractive about the CPS-1 collection of games that appeals to me. I like the overall variety of games for the CPS-1. Of course, there's also an element of nostalgia playing a part.
But I could easily choose CPS-2 and be happy. Capcom delivered loads of great games that manage to stand the test of time really well.Last edited by Leon Retro; 01-05-2019, 13:31.
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