Marvel vs. Capcom

 


Snap Shot

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 Character

Hold 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).



Play as Lilith

At 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 Roll

At 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 Machine

At 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 Lady

At 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 Venom

At 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 Hulk

At 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 Machine

At 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.



Secret character quick select

There 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.



Play as Onslaught

Unlock all the hidden character quick selects. Then the "Onslaught" option will appear in the game menu.



Switch starting character

Select 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.



Name changes

Enter "---" 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 screen

Pause the game, then hold Y and press X.



Select special partner

Before the special partner selection screen appears, hold the following buttons for the corresponding special partner:

Unknown Soldier: Hold Start + Weak Punch

Lou: Hold Start + Medium Punch

Arthur: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Medium Punch

Saki: Hold Start + High Punch

Ton-Pooh: Hold Start + Weak Punch + High Punch

Devilot: Hold Start + Medium Punch

Anita: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Medium Punch + High Punch

Pure and Fur: Start + Weak Kick

Michelle Heart: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Weak Kick

Mighty Thor: Hold Start + Weak Kick + Medium Punch

Cyclops: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Weak Kick + Medium Punch

Magneto: Hold Start + Weak Kick + High Punch

Storm: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Weak Kick + High Punch

Jubilee: Hold Start + Weak Kick + Medium Punch + High Punch

Rogue: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Weak Kick + Medium Punch + High Punch

Psylocke: Hold Start + Medium Kick

Juggernaut: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Medium Kick

Iceman: Hold Start + Medium Punch + Medium Kick

Colossus: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Medium Punch + Medium Kick

US Agent: Hold Start + High Punch + Medium Kick

Shadow: Hold Start + Weak Punch + Medium Kick + High Punch

Sentinel: Hold Start + Medium Punch + Medium Kick + High Punch



Alternate Ryus

During the a match do the following to have diffen form of Ryu at your disposal. (Level 1 super meter is needed.)

Evil Ryu: Half-circle back Fierce Punch

Ryu as Ken: Half-circle back Medium Punch

Turn Back: Half-circle back Quick Punch



Choose Your Helper

To obtain the helper of you choice, you must always hold down start and then the designated buttons, just before selecting your second character.