Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1993
Street Fighter II
A landmark SNES fighting game with eight playable characters and two-player competition.
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- Fighting
- Released
- 1993
01
Overview
Street Fighter II brings the arcade-style fighting experience to the Super Nintendo with one-on-one matches between eight distinct fighters. Two-player competition is a central mode and requires two controllers. The cartridge uses battery-backed save memory for high scores.
02
Why it matters
The game helped define the modern fighting game structure through its character roster and competitive play. Its SNES port became a standard reference for local two-player console fighting games.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the cartridge in a jewel case with an instruction booklet and manual-style insert. Packaging, inserts, and manuals vary by region and printing, so compare physical details to the specific edition you are buying.
04
Playing it today
The game runs on original SNES hardware or supported emulation, with two controllers needed for its central two-player mode. High scores are stored on the cartridge, so handle save data with care.