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Is Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Coming To PS3/360?

Yeah, it probably is. Why would anyone take pre-orders for a special edition MVC2 joystick if it wasn't?

Pardon me, sir, but where is your curly mustache at?
Pardon me, sir, but where is your curly mustache at?
Destructoid was sent an interesting tidbit of info on the surfacing of a MadCatz-manufactured "Marvel vs Capcom Tournament Edition Arcade Stick" in the database of shopto.net, a UK-focused online retailer. The description goes on to sound like it's the same design as the 360 version of the TE stick that MadCatz put out alongside Street Fighter IV, with Sanwa parts, a headset port, USB connections, and, of course, the price.

While the item name doesn't specifically drop MvC2, the description does:
The official Marvel VS Capcom 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition controller for Xbox 360 was designed for fighting game fans to recreate the quality, gameplay and precision found in Japanese arcades. Using the exact Sanwa joystick and 30mm buttons found in official Japanese arcade machines, along with realistic spacing and an eight-button layout, the Marvel VS Capcom 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition brings the true arcade experience right into your home. Featuring the same award winning layout of the Tournament Edition stick, along with official Marvel and Capcom character artwork, the MVC2 FightStick TE is the perfect compliment to the hectic fast paced combat. With separate turbo settings for each button and the best components, prepare yourself for hours of competition, no quarters necessary.
Added to the ESRB rating leak that mentioned MvC2 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 back in October, it makes for a pretty compelling--if unconfirmed--package. Could Marvel and Capcom have re-teamed for a re-release? Would they really release a joystick around a downloadable release? Would Capcom really re-team with Marvel without also making a deal that included new comic book crossover fighting games in the future? Guess we'll have to wait and see. Capcom's having an event in the relatively near future. Perhaps some news on this topic will come out of that event, but obviously nothing official has been made officially official at this time.

[UPDATE] Armor42 pointed out in the comments that achievements for this game have surfaced over at X360A. While that's still not enough to call it "confirmed" or whatever... that's a pretty clear sign that this is happening.

Also, I'm required by law to embed this video whenever MvC2 is mentioned:

  

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Pardon me, sir, but where is your curly mustache at?
Pardon me, sir, but where is your curly mustache at?
Destructoid was sent an interesting tidbit of info on the surfacing of a MadCatz-manufactured "Marvel vs Capcom Tournament Edition Arcade Stick" in the database of shopto.net, a UK-focused online retailer. The description goes on to sound like it's the same design as the 360 version of the TE stick that MadCatz put out alongside Street Fighter IV, with Sanwa parts, a headset port, USB connections, and, of course, the price.

While the item name doesn't specifically drop MvC2, the description does:
The official Marvel VS Capcom 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition controller for Xbox 360 was designed for fighting game fans to recreate the quality, gameplay and precision found in Japanese arcades. Using the exact Sanwa joystick and 30mm buttons found in official Japanese arcade machines, along with realistic spacing and an eight-button layout, the Marvel VS Capcom 2 Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition brings the true arcade experience right into your home. Featuring the same award winning layout of the Tournament Edition stick, along with official Marvel and Capcom character artwork, the MVC2 FightStick TE is the perfect compliment to the hectic fast paced combat. With separate turbo settings for each button and the best components, prepare yourself for hours of competition, no quarters necessary.
Added to the ESRB rating leak that mentioned MvC2 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 back in October, it makes for a pretty compelling--if unconfirmed--package. Could Marvel and Capcom have re-teamed for a re-release? Would they really release a joystick around a downloadable release? Would Capcom really re-team with Marvel without also making a deal that included new comic book crossover fighting games in the future? Guess we'll have to wait and see. Capcom's having an event in the relatively near future. Perhaps some news on this topic will come out of that event, but obviously nothing official has been made officially official at this time.

[UPDATE] Armor42 pointed out in the comments that achievements for this game have surfaced over at X360A. While that's still not enough to call it "confirmed" or whatever... that's a pretty clear sign that this is happening.

Also, I'm required by law to embed this video whenever MvC2 is mentioned:

  

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Question Mark. hopefully that will turn into some other form of punctuation soon. (!)

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Interesting.

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cool

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SKCOOPS HAAGENN DAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

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MAG-FUCKIN-NETO

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I hope it comes to XBLA with full online play. I never got the chance to play MvC2, but the first was one of my favourite fighting games.

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CONFIRMED - Coming to XBLA w/ full online play

Here are the achievements: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/achievements/

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That video was great :)

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Oh please please please let it be true.  MVC2 is one game I completely suck at, but still have fun playing!
FUCK THE KNICKS!

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Where yo' curly mustache at?! MvC2 with GGPO please!

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FUCK THE KNICKS.

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LOL @ Where yo curly mustache at???

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I'd buy it.

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@ the people who still don't know that it is confirmed, read my comment just above

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ITS MAAHHAAVEL BAAYBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Where yo curly mustache at?  Man, that is now one of my favorite videos of all time.

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Sweetness!

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Awesome.  I just hope that the online is flawless.

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I like that "realistic spacing" is a feature on the stick.

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I think I will try out MvC 2 if it comes out. There must be at least someone who sucks at fighting games more than me, RIGHT!?!?

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Dear lord yes. This is the rerelease I have waited for all my life.

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What do you mean an achievement listing is not enough info to confirm it?

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Definitly have to keep an eye out for this one, after all Marvel Vs Capcom is so pringles

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pringles! yo, where ur curley mustache at?

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So does this mean it'll come to the PSN? C'mon guys we all know that this was a playstation exclusive. They can't just dump the Playstation and just give it to the Xbox 360.

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where yo curly mustache at??????????
Lol, one of the funniest videos ive seen

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I loved that game!  I really hope they bring it back.

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Cool news. All the SFIV hype almost made me want to get it and attempt to learn a fighting game "for real" finally, but this is even more alluring to me. Be the Mango Sentinel? Perhaps...

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What's with the Pringles logo?

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I bloody hope so...

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Can someone explain to me please...what does haagen daz, pringles, a princess, the absence of a curley mustache, MvC and the suckage of the Knicks all have to do with each other?

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If this is a straight port then I will be disappointed. Those pixelated graphics won't look that great blown up in HD... I will still buy it though lol.

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Saw OHNO play last night in melbourne. He was mentioning how he did one of the stations for chinatown wars with alchemist. and that they had a new song for another game. Marvel vs. Capcom!

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Well that's pretty cool, if it's real. I mean, copies of the game on the 360 and the PS2 run from about $150 to $300... that's pretty crazy.
I just hope they won't mess it up 'cause it's an Arcade release

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i'll definitely be getting. i had the original on ps2 when i was younger, and ended up selling it for close to $90.

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I put hundreds of hours into the Dreamcast version.  I'm buying this as soon as I possibly can.

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Thank you Armor42 for the confirmation.... SWEEEEEEEEET!! MvsC2 F*CK YAH

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FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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awesome but it better not be another 4 month later wait for europe again damn sony get it right this time.

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Here's to hoping.

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Armor42 said:
"CONFIRMED - Coming to XBLA w/ full online playHere are the achievements: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/achievements/"
for those who didn't pay attention, Armor42 found the smoking gun. Thanks dude.
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REDRUN said:
"Armor42 said:
"CONFIRMED - Coming to XBLA w/ full online playHere are the achievements: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/achievements/"
for those who didn't pay attention, Armor42 found the smoking gun. Thanks dude."
Only for XBLA?????? What about PSN???????? This is fucking bullshit.
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FUCK YEAH!!! ever since my Dreamcast copy was stolen Ive been wanting to play this again

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Kou_Leifoh said:
"REDRUN said:
"Armor42 said:
"CONFIRMED - Coming to XBLA w/ full online playHere are the achievements: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/marvel-vs-capcom-2/achievements/"
for those who didn't pay attention, Armor42 found the smoking gun. Thanks dude."
Only for XBLA?????? What about PSN???????? This is fucking bullshit."
I am pretty sure PSN will get it same day. It's Capcom we are talking about. You'll see trophies popping up soon.
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Hägen Daz eh? Interesting video. :)

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id buy it.

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Well I guess we know what Capcom's big E3 announcment is