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Matt Bassos
28 Apr, 2009

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 confirmed for XBLA, PSN

360 News | Surprise...
Perhaps one of the worst kept gaming secrets, Capcom has finally unveiled that Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will be coming to XBLA and PSN later this year.

The new versions are based off the Dreamcast code and will feature full online play, using largely the same net code structure as Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix, including the player match quarter mode/lobby system. Leaderboards will also be included, along with other forms of stat tracking to be revealed at a later date.

Two new HD up-scaling options will be available coined Smooth and Crisp. The Smooth option is based on 2X Bilinear filtering, while Crisp utilises 3X filtering, producing cleaner image quality. Of course, for those who like the original touch, a Classic setting is included with no filtering, showing sprites in their full pixel glory.

Both widescreen and 4:3 ratios will be offered, as well as music volume controls and support of custom soundtracks. All characters and costumes will be unlocked from the start, allowing players to get straight into it.

A PSN demo is scheduled later this week, but there has been no word of an XBLA demo yet. Pricing has been confirmed at USD $15 for PlayStation 3, while the 360 edition will come in at 1200 MS points.

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17 Comments
10 months ago
For $20 Id get it... another game to use my sticks on icon_smile.gif
10 months ago
I thought this was confirmed via the playstation blog that the demo was exclusive to the PSN?
10 months ago
I think it has more to do with XBLA demos being full release games that are limited before they are unlocked. Sony on the other hand handles PSN demos differently, allowing them to have it out before a full release.
10 months ago
Stupid question, but is this a HD remix (like totally redrawn etc like SF2)?
10 months ago
^ Unfortunately, no icon_sad.gif
10 months ago
dloiscute wrote
Stupid question, but is this a HD remix (like totally redrawn etc like SF2)?
Well considering how long it took Capcom to do a HD update to SSFII, I think it's safe to say that it won't be a HD remix. 50 plus character would be a LOT of remixing. It would be nice though.

I do LOVE this game. The only issue I have with it is the crazy soundtrack. And Amigo. What the hell is that thing.
10 months ago
As people have said it's not using remastered 'HD' graphics but Capcaom have added a choice of two filters to reduce pixellation though (3x and 2x-something). Online play is also new I believe.
10 months ago
I bet one of my friends it would be based on the DC version. Looks like im right.
10 months ago
Now all we need are SF3:3S and SFA3 so I can put my Tourney Edition that *finally* arrived today to good use.
10 months ago
Hmm... 1200 MS... Maybe.
10 months ago
No question about it, I'm getting it.
10 months ago
Marvel VS Capcom 2 was sweet except for the music. Can you use your own music on XBLA games?
10 months ago
Yeah, you just get your own music playing in the music library and most games ditch their own if that's the case, otherwise just mute the game music while playing your own.
10 months ago
I wonder what kind of effect lag will have on all those infinites.
10 months ago
Oh yeh, it's not coming on Wii either, just incase anyone cared.
10 months ago
Ouch just bought this for $90 a few weeks back, whoops, ps2 version for my 60gb Ps3. Ebay is swarming with PAL copies all of a sudden.......
10 months ago
for those who care, exclusive marvel vs capcom 2 demo on the US psn at the moment.

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