Capcom Play System (CPS1) is Here!
Published on: January 8, 2026
The Capcom Play System 1 (CPS-1) is a legendary arcade system board developed by Capcom in 1988. It revolutionized arcade gaming by introducing a modular design that allowed operators to swap games by changing ROM boards rather than replacing entire cabinets.
Core Specifications
Release Year: 1988 (debuted with Forgotten Worlds).
Graphics: Known for its powerful sprite and background layering capabilities, supporting up to 6 layers.
Notable Games
The system hosted over 30 titles, including some of the most influential games in history:
Fighting: Street Fighter II (World Warrior, Champion Edition, Hyper Fighting).
Beat 'Em Ups: Final Fight, Captain Commando, The Punisher, and Cadillacs and Dinosaurs.
Action/Platformer: Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Strider, and Magic Sword.
Play CPS1 Games
Play CPS1 Games