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New Wave Toys have announced an official mini-arcade cabinet based on Capcom’s legendary Street Fighter II.
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition X RepliCade includes both the original Street Fighter II: Champion Edition and Super Street Fighter II Turbo. The machine is playable with one player, or with two players using the included USB Mini Fight Stick or modern USB game controllers.
Included with the mini cabinet is both Street Fighter II: Champion Edition and Super Street Fighter II Turbo, as well as a USB mini fight stick, charging cable, RepliCade mini arcade tokens, and an operators manual. The cabinet also supports modern USB game controllers. Featured above, you can view an overview video of the new cab.
Here’s some key bits about the mini-cab:
- Plays the original Street Fighter II: Champion Edition and Super Street Fighter II Turbo arcade games
- Miniaturized Fight Stick control panel which includes bat style joystick and microswitch action buttons
- Menu featuring dip switch settings that let you set your skill level
- Includes additional USB Mini Fight Stick for two-player action. Works with your modern console controllers too.
- Wood cabinet construction
- Illuminated marquee & cabinet accents
- Amplified-Stereo audio reproduction
- Diecast metal coin door with storage compartment
- Illuminated Mini Fight Stick rear storage compartment with display window
- High-resolution cabinet art reproduction on quality 3M vinyl overlays
- Non-volatile memory saves high scores
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- 3.5” flat LCD color screen (horizontal orientation)
- Limited edition
- Officially licensed by Capcom
Shipments for the Street Fighter II: Champion Edition X RepliCade cabinet are expected to go out sometime this summer.
