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{{Disambig|the 1997 Sega Saturn port|the 2010 Sega Genesis port|[[Virtua Fighter 2 (2010)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|title        = Virtua Fighter 2
 
|title        = Virtua Fighter 2
 
|cover        = VirtuaFighter2 PC EU.jpg
 
|cover        = VirtuaFighter2 PC EU.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega AM2}}{{Infobox game/row/winporter|Sega PC}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega AM2}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Sega PC|Windows}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 5, 1997}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Arcade, Fighting}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Virtua Fighter}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Virtua_Fighter_2
 
|strategywiki = Virtua_Fighter_2
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|mobygames    = virtua-fighter-2
 
|wikipedia    = Virtua_Fighter_2
 
|wikipedia    = Virtua_Fighter_2
 
|winehq      = 8131
 
|winehq      = 8131
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|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Virtua Fighter}}
 
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{{Disambig|the 1997 Sega Saturn port|the 2010 Sega Genesis port|[[Virtua Fighter 2 (2010)]]}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Port of the Sega Saturn game with the same name <ref>[https://segaretro.org/Virtua_Fighter_2 Virtua Fighter 2 - SegaRetro]</ref>.
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{{ii}} Port of the Sega Saturn game with the same name.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://segaretro.org/Virtua_Fighter_2|title=Virtua Fighter 2 - SegaRetro|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{--}} Learning AI system cannot be managed using Windows 7 compatibility mode; see [[#Play in 16-bit color depth|Play in 16-bit color depth]].
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{{--}} Learning AI system cannot be managed using Windows 7 and earlier compatibility mode; see [[#Play in 16-bit color depth|Play in 16-bit color depth]].
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|VF2 ScreenMode.png|Screen Mode Settings}}
 
{{Image|VF2 ScreenMode.png|Screen Mode Settings}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = false
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC.
 
|vsync notes                = Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC.
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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{{--}} Choosing any Frame Mode other than AUTO or SYNC renders the game too fast to play.
 
{{--}} Choosing any Frame Mode other than AUTO or SYNC renders the game too fast to play.
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Vf2keys.png|Key Assignment Settings}}
 
{{Image|Vf2keys.png|Key Assignment Settings}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
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|xinput controllers notes  = Left stick is reserved for directions; right stick, d-pad, and trigger buttons have no function.
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|xinput controllers notes  = Left stick is reserved for directions; right stick, D-pad, and trigger buttons have no function.
 
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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* {{key|Alt|P}}: Save replay data (only during the playback of a replay)
 
* {{key|Alt|P}}: Save replay data (only during the playback of a replay)
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
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|mute on focus lost notes = Automatically pauses entirely when focus is lost.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Automatically pauses entirely when focus is lost.
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes        =
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|red book cd audio        = true
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|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|online play notes    = HEAT.net, provided by Sega. This was shut down October 31, 2000<ref>[https://segaretro.org/Heat.net Heat.net - SegaRetro]</ref>.
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|online play notes    = HEAT.net, provided by Sega. This was shut down October 31, 2000.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://segaretro.org/Heat.net|title=Heat.net - SegaRetro|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|asynchronous        = false
 
|asynchronous        = false
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Play in 16-bit color depth===
 
===Play in 16-bit color depth===
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{{--}} Learning AI system only runs properly in 16-bit color depth mode.  Windows 7 only provides compatibility mode with 8-bit color depth (256 colors).
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{{--}} Learning AI system only works properly in 16-bit color depth mode.
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{{++}} 12noon's Display Changer and the Windows batch script below can be used switch the system display to 16-bit during the game automatically and switch back to 32-bit, without manually changing the Windows display modes.
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{{++}} Display Changer and QRes can be used to automatically switch the color depth mode of the system.
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{{Fixbox|description=Windows 7: use Display Changer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vad420|date=2018-06-15}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Automatic 16-bit mode instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vad420|date=2018-06-15}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download [https://12noon.com/wordpress/?page_id=80 Display Changer].
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# Download and install [https://12noon.com/wordpress/?page_id=80 Display Changer].
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# Copy {{file|dc64cmd.exe}} (64-bit) or {{file|dccmd.exe}} (32-bit) to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Copy {{code|C:\Program Files (x86)\12noon Display Changer\dccmd.exe}} (64-bit) or {{code|C:\Program Files\12noon Display Changer\dccmd.exe}} (32-bit) to {{p|game}}.
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# Run Notepad and type the following commands:
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# Open Notepad or your favorite text editor and insert:
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<pre>
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<pre>@echo off
 
 
dccmd.exe -depth=16
 
dccmd.exe -depth=16
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vf2.exe
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"path-to-game\vf2.exe"
 
dccmd.exe -depth=32
 
dccmd.exe -depth=32
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@echo on</pre>
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</pre>
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4. Save this to {{p|game}} as VF2.BAT or something else.<br>
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::* These commands are for the 32-bit version.
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5. Start using your new script file to play your game.<br>
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::* For the 64-bit version, just replace the executable name.
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6. (Optional) Make a shortcut for VF2.BAT to your Desktop or Start Menu, for easier access.
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<ol start="4">
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<li>Save to <code>{{p|game}}</code> as {{file|VF2.bat}}.</li>
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<li>Run the game directly from the BAT file.</li>
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</ol>
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Windows XP and earlier: use QRes|fix=
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# Download [https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/QRes.shtml QRes].
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# Copy {{file|QRes.exe}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Run Notepad and type the following commands:
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<pre>
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QRes.exe /c:16
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"path-to-game\vf2.exe"
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QRes.exe /c:32
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</pre>
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<ol start="4">
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<li>Save to <code>{{p|game}}</code> as {{file|VF2.bat}}.</li>
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<li>Run the game directly from the BAT file.</li>
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</ol>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|software mode          =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
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|mantle support        = false
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
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|metal support          = false
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
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|dos modes              = n/a
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 15:13, 1 November 2023

This page is for the 1997 Sega Saturn port. For the 2010 Sega Genesis port, see Virtua Fighter 2 (2010).

Virtua Fighter 2
Virtua Fighter 2 cover
Developers
Sega AM2
Windows Sega PC
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows September 5, 1997
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Arcade, Fighting
Series Virtua Fighter
Virtua Fighter 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Virtua Fighter 2 on MobyGames
Virtua Fighter 2 on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Fighter PC 1996
Virtua Fighter 2 1997
Virtua Fighter 2 (2010) 2010

Key points

Port of the Sega Saturn game with the same name.[1]
Learning AI system cannot be managed using Windows 7 and earlier compatibility mode; see Play in 16-bit color depth.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Disc Check
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\VF2.ini[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\option.dat[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\VF2.GID[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\LEARNING\*.VFL[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\PLAYBACK\*.VFP[Note 1]

Video

Screen Mode Settings
Screen Mode Settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
640x480 is the only choice (color depth of 8-bit or 16-bit).
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC.
60 FPS
Frame Mode should be set to AUTO or SYNC.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Choosing any Frame Mode other than AUTO or SYNC renders the game too fast to play.

Input

Key Assignment Settings
Key Assignment Settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
For navigating the menu bar, after pausing the game with F3.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
This is possible after assigning a controller to one of the players.
Controller remapping
Directional buttons cannot be remapped.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Left stick is reserved for directions; right stick, D-pad, and trigger buttons have no function.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Function Keys

The following keys can be used at all times during the game, unless otherwise specified:
  • F1: Open Help
  • Alt+F2: Reset the game to the title screen (only during character select screen, during a match, and during replays)
  • F3: Pause the game
  • Alt+F4: Quit the game
  • F5: Options menu (only during title and character select screens)
  • F6: Screen Mode menu
  • F11: Chat window (only during a multiplayer session)
  • Alt+P: Save replay data (only during the playback of a replay)

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Automatically pauses entirely when focus is lost.
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
10 Hot seat, Versus
LAN play
10 Versus
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, dialup modem, or serial connection
Online play
HEAT.net, provided by Sega. This was shut down October 31, 2000.[2]
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Provided by the defunct HEAT.net service.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
The defunct HEAT.net service was managed by SegaSoft.
Self-hosting
One player is selected as the host during Team Battle for Multiplayer mode.
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Play in 16-bit color depth

Learning AI system only works properly in 16-bit color depth mode.
Display Changer and QRes can be used to automatically switch the color depth mode of the system.
Windows 7: use Display Changer[3]
  1. Download Display Changer.
  2. Copy dc64cmd.exe (64-bit) or dccmd.exe (32-bit) to <path-to-game>.
  3. Run Notepad and type the following commands:
dccmd.exe -depth=16
"path-to-game\vf2.exe"
dccmd.exe -depth=32
  • These commands are for the 32-bit version.
  • For the 64-bit version, just replace the executable name.
  1. Save to <path-to-game> as VF2.bat.
  2. Run the game directly from the BAT file.
Windows XP and earlier: use QRes
  1. Download QRes.
  2. Copy QRes.exe to <path-to-game>.
  3. Run Notepad and type the following commands:
QRes.exe /c:16
"path-to-game\vf2.exe"
QRes.exe /c:32
  1. Save to <path-to-game> as VF2.bat.
  2. Run the game directly from the BAT file.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz Intel Pentium 166 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 45 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 3.0 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ Virtua Fighter 2 - SegaRetro - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Heat.net - SegaRetro - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Vad420 on 2018-06-15