CPS1

CPS1 (Capcom Play System 1) is an arcade system board developed by Capcom in the late 1980s. It was the first in a series of arcade system boards from Capcom, followed by CPS2 and CPS3. The CPS1 hardware was used in many popular arcade games during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

History

The CPS1 was introduced in 1988 and became widely known for its role in the success of Street Fighter II, which was released in 1991. The system was designed to be powerful and versatile, allowing for a wide range of game genres and styles. It was succeeded by the CPS2 in 1993, which offered enhanced graphics and sound capabilities.

Technical Specifications

The CPS1 hardware was based on the Motorola 68000 CPU, running at 10 MHz, with a Zilog Z80 as a sound processor. It featured a custom graphics chipset capable of handling multiple layers of scrolling backgrounds and sprites, which was a significant advancement at the time.

Main Components

• CPU: Motorola 68000 @ 10 MHz
• Sound CPU: Zilog Z80 @ 3.579 MHz
• Sound Chip: Yamaha YM2151 and OKI MSM6295
• Graphics: Custom Capcom chipset

Notable Games

The CPS1 hardware was used in many iconic arcade games, including:

• Street Fighter II
• Final Fight
• Ghouls 'n Ghosts
• Captain Commando
• Mega Man: The Power Battle

Legacy

The CPS1 is remembered as a groundbreaking arcade system that helped establish Capcom as a leading developer in the arcade industry. Its success paved the way for the development of the CPS2 and CPS3 systems, which continued to build on the foundation laid by the CPS1.

Related Pages

• Capcom
• CPS2
• CPS3
• Street Fighter II
• Final Fight
• Arcade system board