Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Street Fighter |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition is a fighting game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Capcom and published by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the Genesis you can also try Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers and Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition. The series also appears on other systems with Street Fighter Alpha (PS1) and Street Fighter III (Dreamcast). Capcom also made Ghouls 'n Ghosts, The Punisher and Mega Man: The Wily Wars for the Genesis.
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Street Fighter II: Champion Edition is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition cheats & codes
428 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Hyper On Main Menu Modifier | FFFE47:XX |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | FF972A:99 |
| Player 1 Infinite Health | FF8043:99 |
| Player 1 Action Modifier | FF8041:XX |
| Fake Player 1 Health Modifier | FF80E9XX |
| Player 1 Win Modifier | FF81DA:XX |
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition FAQ
When did Street Fighter II: Champion Edition come out on the Genesis?
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Street Fighter II: Champion Edition?
It was developed by Capcom and published by SEGA.
Is Street Fighter II: Champion Edition multiplayer?
Yes. Street Fighter II: Champion Edition supports up to 2 players.
How long does Street Fighter II: Champion Edition take to play?
As a fighting game, Street Fighter II: Champion Edition typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Street Fighter II: Champion Edition on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.