Press START to pause game, then HOLD Y and press X. This will enable you to see the characters and backgrounds clearly without the tinted screen.
Swap Starting CharacterHold all three punch buttons at the Vs. screen to swap who starts match first (i.e. if you chose Ryu then Chun-Li, you would start the match with Chun-Li, and vice versa).
Submitted By: BucsfanaticPlay as LilithAt the character selection screen, highlight Zangief, then press Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Up(2), Down(4), Left(2), Up(4), Right, Left, Down(4), Right(2), Up(4), Left(2), Down(4), Right, Down. Then, Lilith will appear below War Machine.
Play as RollAt the character selection screen, highlight Zangief, then press Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Up, Right, Up(2), Right(2). Then, Roll will appear to the right of Mega Man.
Play as Gold War MachineAt the character selection screen, highlight Zangief, then press Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Up(4), Right(2), Left(2), Down(4), Right(2), Up(2), Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Up(5). Then, Gold War Machine will appear above Zangief.
Play as Shadow LadyAt the character selection screen, highlight Morrigan, then press Up, Right(2), Down(4), Left(2), Up(4), Right(2), Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Up(2), Right(2), Up(2), Left(2), Down(5). Then, Shadow Lady will appear below Gambit.
Play as Red VenomAt the character selection screen, highlight Chun-Li, then press Right, Down(4), Left, Up(4), Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Up(4), Left(2), Up. Then, Red Venom will appear above Chun Li.
Submitted By: quickaim1Play as Red VenomAt the character selection screen, highlight Chun-Li, then press Right, Down(4), Left, Up(4), Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Down(2), Right(2), Up(4), Left(2), Up. Then, Red Venom will appear above Chun Li.
Play as Orange HulkAt the character selection screen, highlight Chun-Li, then press Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Right(2), Down(2), Left(2), Up(4), Down(2), Right(2), Up(2), Down(4), Up(4), Left, Up. Then, Orange Hulk will appear above Ryu.
Play as Super War MachineAt the Character Selection screen, highlight Zangief and press Left, Left, Down, Down, Right, Right, Down, Down, Left, Left, Up, Up, Up, Up, Right, Right, Left, Left, Down, Down, Down, Down, Right, Right, Up, Up, Left, Left, Down, Down, Right, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up, Right, Right, Left, Left, Down, Down, Down, Down, Right, Right, Up, Up, Left, Left, Down, Down, Right, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up, Up.
Name changesEnter "---" as a name to have the game change it to "SIN". Enter "AAA" as a name to have the game change it to "CAP". Enter "MMM" as a name to have the game change it to "MOT".
Full pause screenPause the game, then hold Y and press X.
UnlockablesPlay as OnslaughtUnlock all the hidden character quick selects. Then the "Onslaught" option will appear in the game menu.
Hints, Tips & TricksSwitch starting characterSelect your characters, then hold Weak Punch + Medium Punch + High Punch at the versus screen. Then when the match begins, the second character you chose will be the starting fighter.
Choose Your HelperTo obtain the helper of you choice, you must always hold down start and then the designated buttons, just before selecting your second character.
SecretsSecret character quick selectThere are certain tasks that when completed will unlock the secret characters in arcade mode, without entry of a cheat code. The tasks are listed in the Strategy Guide. If these characters are challenged and defeated, they may be selected by moving the cursor to where they would appear when their cheat code is entered.. For example, for Roll highlight Megaman and press Right. This quick select method may be saved to the VMS.
