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Originally released in arcades in 1991, Street Fighter II is one of the most popular fighting games of all time! The original version of this title featured eight characters, each with unique fighting styles and special moves. The object was to choose a character to take around the world and face off with each of the other characters to determine the ultimate Street Fighter. But it wasn't long before fans of this arcade classic wanted more, and thus, Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting was introduced with faster gameplay, new character moves and midair attacks!

Now available on the Xbox 360, the game takes advantage of the new online features and the console's powerful processing capabilities to create a seamless online multiplayer experience. Among several online game options is an exclusive mode called "Quarter Match", which introduces a new way of reliving the exhilarating arcade experience at home. Xbox 360 users can connect to the Xbox LIVE online game service and access Xbox Live Arcade to download a free, feature-limited version of the game which offers two playable characters for one match. When they are ready for the ultimate retro gaming experience, users can then unlock the full version of the game, enabling players to choose from all eight original characters as well as four boss characters, each with their own special endings and home levels. Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting is now available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.

Key features

Online Game Options

• Before entering a game lobby, choose from "Ranked" or "Player" options:
• Ranked Match – this competitive setting affects a player's rating and ranking on the worldwide leaderboard and features 1 vs. 1 fighting with no immediate rematches after a fight.
• Player Match – this casual environment does not affect ratings or rankings and offers the choice of Traditional or Quarter Matches.
• Traditional Match – 1 vs. 1 fighting which allows rematches at the end of a fight.
• Quarter Match – entirely new mode for Xbox Live Arcade which is a spectator-based system as a tribute to the arcade roots, allowing online competitors (2 competitors and up to 2 spectators) to use a "virtual quarter" to "buy into" heated two player matches.
• Once the type of match is selected choose from three options:
• Quick Match – jump into a match quickly for instant action.
• Custom Match – the best possible match is determined by sorting through a set of filters including number of rounds turbo speed, chat on or off and friends only.
• Create Match – the most popular method for coordinating invite-only matches among friends which allows you to choose among several settings.
• Offline Game Options
• Arcade Mode – simulates the single-player Street Fighter experience. Work your way through a ladder of opponents until facing off against the final boss.
• Vs. Mode – allows two friends to select characters and battle it out.
• Training Mode –practice fighting skills against a CPU character.
• CPU Battle – duke it out against a CPU opponent.
• Comprehensive Leaderboards
• Overall – the most coveted leaderboard showcases the best overall players from around the globe as determined by a simple point-based system.
• Monthly – uses the point-based system to designate the best players in the past 30 days.
• Best Character – rankings based on who is the best at using each game character.
• Consecutive Wins – tracks winning streaks to see who has won the most matches in a row.
• Achievements – complete more than 10 offline and online objectives!
• Fully Customizable Control Options –map attacks to any of the main buttons and have the choice to map all three punches and/or all three kicks to a single button to simplify complex moves!
• Updated Menu Screens - Provide easier navigation.
• Sound Options - Control the volume of the music and sound effects.