BUST-A-MOVE 2 - ARCADE EDITION
Official Title  Bust-A-Move 2 - Arcade Edition
Common Title  Bust-A-Move 2 - Arcade Edition
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-00233
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Puzzle

Developer  Taito Corporation.
Publisher  Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
Date Released  29 March 1996
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLUS-00233
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-00233
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 15
( 1 Data Track &
14 Audio Tracks )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 330 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 216 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  021481210665  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Bust-A-Move 2 is a puzzle game that involves clearing or "popping" groups of bubbles by creating matches of three or more. A pointing device at the bottom of the screen is used to aim and launch a randomly generated bubble toward others of the same color. Since launched bubbles can ricochet off walls, the challenge comes from estimating the angle you'll need to create potential matches.

Clear each stage before the ceiling reaches the screen's bottom and you'll safely advance. Challenge the computer or a friend to a split-screen, simultaneous match; test your aiming skills in a series of 130 puzzle levels; or race to clear screens as quickly as possible with the time attack option. The Bust-A-Move series is also known as Puzzle Bobble outside the U.S.

Features:
Compete against a variety of colorful computer opponents in best-of-three matches
Complete 30 rounds of pre-defined challenges in the Puzzle Game
Challenge a friend to a split-screen, bubble-popping showdown with custom options

  Manufacturer's description:

IT'S SIMPLE. BUST THE MULTI-COLORED BALLS BEFORE THEY BUST YOU!

BUST-A-MOVE 2 is the lightning-quick, ultra-intense, 100% addictive, arcade puzzler that's gonna grab you and never let go! As the balls descend, you're gonna need sharp eyes and quick reflexes to match 3 or more balls and pop them... fast!
Insane two-player action pits you against an opponent in a race to bust or be busted!!

MATCH 'EM BY COLOR!
STACK 'EM! POP 'EM! IT'S THE END ALL, BE ALL,
PUZZLE GAME OF THE
CENTURY THAT LETS
EVERYONE BUST-A-MOVE!!!

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 2D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Fantasy theme.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )		  Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )		  None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )		  None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )		  None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.2.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move arrow -  D-Pad
  Finalize selections / Launch the bubble -  X or Circle Button
  Cancel selection -  Square or Triangle Button
  Finely tune aim to the left -  L1 Button
  Finely tune aim to the right -  R1 Button
  Toggles score display on/off -  L2 Button
  Displays L1/R1/L2 commands (when game is paused) -  R2 Button
  Quit game (when game is paused) -  Select Button
  Pause game -  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Another World -   At the title screen press R1, Up, L2, Down 
  Character Select -   At the Map Screen press Left, Left, Up, Down, L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 
  More Continues -   Go tot he Option Screen, highlight the 'Credits' option and press Left, Right, R1, R2, L2, L1, Up, Down. A 30-second timer will appear in the upper-right hand corner. Press the X button repeatedly on both or either controllers to gain up to thirty credits 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite Continues -  
800F3C2C 0008
80143BAE 00C0
80143BC8 0008 
  Arrow Aimer Is Always On -  
80152DBC 0001 
 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INSIDE LONG BOX FRONT LONG BOX BACK
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Res. - 600 dpi
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Res. - 300 dpi
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Dim. - 1640 x 2362 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 1'12 MB
 - Disc Cover
DISC
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1425 x 1425 pix.
Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 684 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • Puzzle Bobble 2 [SLPS-00284]   
     
  • Puzzle Bobble 2 [Taito 2000 Series] [SLPM-86618]   
     
  • Puzzle Bobble 2 [Playstation the Best] [SLPS-91018]   
     
 PAL:
  • Bust-A-Move 2 - Arcade Edition [SLES-00278]   
     
  • Bust-A-Move 2 + Bust-A-Move 3 DX [SLES-04153 & SLES-14153]   
     

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