Street Fighter Alpha 3 for Game Boy Advance

Street Fighter Alpha 3 is Capcom's latest fighting edition of the long running Street Figther Alpha series. Alpha 3 first debut in the arcade in 1997 and later made it to various home consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn with a few graphical upgrade and new exclusive characters not available in the co-op version. Later, in 2000, a more improved version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 were released which brought all the current characters of the home version as well as new animation sprites and some more 3D-like backgrounds to the addition and were entitled, "Street Fighter Alpha 3: Upper" which were released for Japanese arcades. This improved version was than ported to the Sega Dreamcast console and improve upon it by adding 3D like graphics to the World Tour Mode, a better Dramatic Battle Mode, and a harder artificial intelligences that are almost a pain to beat. It is also the first version where players can have the advantage to select the final boss, "Final" M. Bison(Note: He is the version with the Shadaloo-ism bar instead of the more weaker X, A, and V-isms versions). After much anticipation, a Game Boy Advance version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 were announced at E3 in 2001 after the released of Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival(another great Street Fighter II port for the GBA). This portable version is supposed to mimic the same fast game play and fun as the arcade original, but instead improved upon it even more. The Game Boy Advance version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 was released in 2002 as the final Street Fighter game to be released on the Game Boy Advance platform. The Game Boy Advance version improve upon the previous console versions by bringing back all the current line-up of fighters even the secret bosses and hidden characters as well as adding three new challengers to the already large line-up. Though due to the Game Boy Advance's cartridge small memory limitations, the World Tour Mode and some backgrounds did not make the jump to the small handheld as well as some small conceptual features found on the previous versions, but the lack are that much different and the game still feel true and had all the same fun as the original.

What's new to the Game Boy Advance version?

These are some new features introduced in the GBA version of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

- Three exclusive characters: Maki, Yun, and Eagle (All three of them can either be unlocked by playing through Single Mode using different characters or via a secret code).

- Portability, you can now play Street Fighter Alpha 3 anywhere and anytime.

- You can finally play "Final" M. Bison if you can find a way to unlock him.

- Link play, you can now fight against a friend at home, at school or anywhere if they had a copy of Street Fighter Alpha 3 for GBA.

What's missing from the Game Boy Advance version?

These are some of the missing features from the original Street Fighter Alpha 3 which are not available in the GBA version.

- World Tour Mode (a Final Fight style mode, Capcom is very clever to figured that the GBA version is better off without that mode since it takes a lot of the GBA's memory limitation).

- Character Endings (Every characters except M. Bison and "Evil" Ryu had the same Charlie blow-up the Shadaloo headquarter ending, these endings were taken off to keep the game play true to the arcade and console versions. A very clever move on Crawfish and Capcom there).

- Some Sound Samples Got Cut (it's not a huge thing to worry about but it a little bothersome to not hear the same grunts as the arcade version).

- All the cut-scenes and dialogues in Single Mode had being cut off which is a bad thing, but for GBA it's well accepted.

- Two players can't compete in Dramatic Battle Mode though, it's still fun even for single player.

- There is no longer an announcer which means you won't hear a Round One or Round Two fight as well as no K. O. victory reminder.

- Almost all of the characters stages are gone except for Ryu, Ken, Dan, Fei-Long, Akuma, "Shin" Akuma, "Final" M. Bison, Juni and Juli, Karin, T. Hawk, Vega, Cammy, Birdie, Blanka, "Evil" Ryu, and the three Battle Stages.

What's so different about the Game Boy Advance version?

Here are some minor differences made to the GBA version of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

- Chun-Li no longer wear her original Street Fighter II outfit while fighting in X-ism mode.

- Ryu, Ken, and Sakura no longer shout their move when doing their Hurricane Kick.

- Sodom no longer use his katana sword weapons in X-ism mode.

- Vega can't climb the fence in A-ism or V-ism while playing at his stage but he can climb while doing his super combo in X-ism.

- Zangief now had a different animation while walking backward.

- Rose had a different winning pose when she score a perfect victory.

- Some of the more 3D backgrounds doesn't have 3D effects in them for example the spinning windmill in Cammy's stage and the giant anaconda in Blanka's stage.

- Both "Evil" Ryu and "Shin" Akuma's name are now revealed without taking away the two words "Evil" and "Shin" letting player know that they are the different versions of their original counterparts unlike in the orignal where the word "Evil" and "Shin" are not part of their name at all making some players felt confused between them and their alternate forms.

- The energy gauges are now in palette yellow instead of being colorized like the original.

- There is an easy Super Combo option in the Option menu that let players execute easy Super Combos by simply pressing D, DT, T + the A and B buttons simultaneously, D, DA, A + the A and B buttons simultaneously, A, T + A and B buttons simultaneously, or T, A + A and B buttons simultaneously.

Basic Techniques:

These are just some of the basic techniques players will need to know when playing either against a CPU opponent with with a friend. Soem of these basic techniques were brought from ealier prequels and some are brand new to this edition.

Block

- Hold Away to block high and mid-range attacks, or hold Down + Away to block low attacks.

- In A-Ism or V-Ism, you can air block by holding Away while in mid-air.

- Blocking Special Attacks will cause a minimal amount of damage to the blocker.

- You can't block throws but you can escape from them.

Throws and Grab

- Press T or A + HP or HK to grab or throw a nearby opponent.

- Throws and grabs vary from character to character.

- Some grabs can cause extra damage by rapidly pressing the control pad left and right along with the proper attack button during the attack for example Blanka's bite grab and Dhalsim's head knock grab.

- Some characters have air throws that can be performed in the air by pressing any direction except Up and Down + HP or HK.

Throw Escape

- Escape a throw by immediately pressing T or A + HP or HK when an opponent grabs your character.

Dizzy and Recovery

- If a character is hit multiple times without dealing damage themselves, they risk getting dizzied. In this situation, they are defenseless and unable to move.

- To recover from dizziness, rapidly press the Punch and Kick buttons when dizzy this will help recover your character from dizziness and get back tot he fighting.

Special Attacks

- Special Attack are unique to each character and are performed by a control pad motion with a button press.

- Special Moves deal a minimal amount of damage when blocked.

- Some characters can only use certain of their Special Moves while in certain fighting style "-isms."

Defensive Fall

- When knocked or thrown into the air, quicklypress HP before hitting the ground to flip your character to their feet and avoid getting hit or juggle by any further attacks.

- Defensive Fall is not available in X-ism mode.

Defensive Roll

- When knocked or thrown into the air, press HK before hitting the ground to roll slowly to the other side of the screen upon hitting the ground before getting back up again.

- Defensive Roll is not available in X-ism mode.

Alpha Counter

- While blocking an opponent's attack, press T + any Punch and Kick buttons of the same strength to knocked your opponent spinning toward the ground.

- Alpha Counter requires one level of Super Combo gauge, and shortens your Guard Power Gauge.

- Alpha Counter can be used in both A-ism and V-ism mode.

- Alpha Counter is not available in X-ism mode.

Damage Reduction

- While being attacked or while blocking an attack, press any Punch or Kick buttons very quickly and press the control pad in any direction very rapidly to reduce the damage your character takes when getting hits.

Guard Crush

- As a character block attacks, their Guard Power Gauge will slowly decrease. If the gauge is completely empty, your character's Guard advantages will be broken and they will be crushed for a second before it refill to full again.

- After a character got Guard Crush, their Guard Power Gauge will be shortened.

- If a character regain advantages from blocking, their Guard Power Gauge will slowly recharge up again.

Taunt

- To Taunt an opponent, Press SELECT.

- Taunting will leaves a character defenseless for a short time.

- Every characters except Dan, can taught only once per round in either A-ism or V-ism only.

Super Combo

- When the Super Combo Gauge is full, you can perform a super powerful combo attacks by performing a control pad motion with a button press.

- Each character has three different fighting styles: X-Ism, Z-Ism, and V-Ism. Each style reflects how the Super Combo Gauge can be used.

- Super Combos aren't available in V-ism, and every characters can only use one of the same Super Combo in X-ism while multipe Super Combos can be used in A-ism.

Choosing Your "-isms" Styles of Fighting:

In Street Fighter Alpha 3, before you can actually start a match, you had to choose one of three fighting style called "-isms." These fighting styles vary from one another and play very similiar to other fighting features from Alpha 3's earlier prequels. Remember that not every Special Moves, Super Combos, or basic techniques are available in the same fighting styles, so choose your best one and play until you can master them all.

- X-Ism: In this fighting style, you can perform one of the same Super Combo when the Super Combo Gauge is full, which uses the entire Gauge, there are no Defensive Fall or Roll in this style as well as Alpha Counter and your Guard Power Gauge is longer. This style had the same usage as the gauge found in Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival.

- A-Ism: In this fighting style, you can perform three levels of different multiple Super Combos depending on which strength of attack button is used for the Super Combo. It also allowed character the ability to Defensive Fall or Roll and Alpha Counter. In this style, your Guard Power Gauge is medium in length. This style had the same usage as the gauge found in the first two Street Fighter Alpha prequels.

- V-Ism: In this fighting style, you can start a Custom Combo when your Super Combo Gauge is at 50% or more by pressing Punch and Kick buttons of the same strength simultaneously. While in Custom Combo Mode, the limit shadow images will followed your character's every move, if your character is hit, the Custom Combo will be cancelled. This style can also let your character use Defensive Fall or Roll and Alpha Counter but disable the ability to perform Super Combos. This gauge had the same effect as the feature found in Street Fighter Alpha 2.

- "?"-Ism: In this fighting style, you can start a powerful Super Combo that take away the full gauge and inflict heavy damage on the user. Unlike in X-ism style where characters are limit to only one Super Combo, in this style even though the Super Combo here uses the full gauge, the character in this style can also perform other available Super Combos aside from the same one. Like A-ism though, character can still perform defensive fall or roll but no longer alpha counters. This fighting style are given to the Shadaloo characters only which are Balrog, Vega, Sagat, M.Bison, Juni, and Juli. Of all of them, only M. Bison who is known as "Final" M. Bison can be unlocked for play in this game, the others with this same style can be played via codes using cheat devices only and they can also be fought in the Boss Survival Mode. This style had the combined features of the gauge found in Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival and the first two Street Fighter Alpha prequels.

Mode Selections:

These are the different fighting modes feature in Street Fighter Alpha 3, not to be mistaken with the actual Modes of Play, these modes are available after choosing your character and they can affect the way you fight in certain way. After you choose a fighting speed, you can choose a fighting mode, there are only one available by default, the other three must be unlocked.

- Normal Mode: No special bonuses or drawbacks. Just regular play.

- Mazi Mode: Makes your character inflict more damage, but also take more damage. Also, no matter how many rounds is set to win, losing a single round will cost you the match.

- Saikyo Mode: Named after Dan's fighting style meaning "The Strongest," in this mode you are far from being the strongest because this mode offers no bonuses, but these handicaps:
- Your character's attacks inflict less damage
- You character's cannot link attacks to Special Moves and Super Combos
- Your character are easier to be dizzied by opponent
- Your character had a very short Guard Power Gauge

Classic Mode: In this mode, your character are automatically played in X-Ism without the super combo gauge, and makes them play as if they were in the original Street Fighter II, losing the following features:
- Air Blocking
- Alpha Counter
- Defensive Fall and Defensive Roll
- Guard Power Gauge
- Super Combos and Super Combo Meter
- Taunt
It does, however, offer the following bonuses:
- Opponent won't able to combo your character in the air
- Opponent won't able to Guard Crushed your character

Fight Rules

To get a head start on how to play this game, you had to follow certain rules and in this game there are many, but not all of them are that much difficult to forget as long as you can accomplished them while playing, some of these rules will vary depending on how you set your game options in the Option menu.

Time

- The default time for each round is 99 counts. You can change the round time in the Option menu.

Victory

- The first player to makes the opponent's vitality deplete to zero wins the round. If time runs out before either player wins, the fighter with the most vitality left is the winner.

Victory Symbol

- When a player wins a round, a Victory symbol will appeared above the player's vitality Gauge. Victory symbols vary according to how the match was won.

Match

- The first player to win two out of three rounds wins the match. You can change the number of winning rounds in the Option menu.

Draw Game

- A draw game occurs when both players' vitality gauges are drain out simultaneously which cause by Double K.O.s, or by both players having the same amount of vitality when time expires.

Control Configurations:

Here are the default button configurations, remember that you can also set your own button configurations in the Option menu.

Directions

- Duck = D

- Jump = J

- Towards = T

- Away = A

- Jump Away = JA

- Jump Towards = JT

- Duck Away = DA

- Duck Towards = DT

Attack Buttons

- any Punch button = P
- any Kick button = K
- Hard Punch = HP
- Medium Punch = MP
- Weak Punch = WP
- Hard Kick = HK
- Medium Kick = MK
- Weak Kick = WK
- Taunt = TA
- Pause
Special Notes

- * = move that can also be done in the air.

- 3 = move that can only be done when your super bar reached Lv. 3 in A-ism.

- X-ism = move that can only be done on the X-ism style only.

- A-ism = move that can only be done on the A-ism style only.

- V-ism = move that can only be done on the V-ism style only.

Character's Movelist:

- = Special Attacks
+ = Super Combos

RYU

Ryu is a man following the path to become a true martial artist. What is the meaning of the "evil energy" building within him? He continue his journey to find the answers, and new challenges.

- Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P

- Stun Fireball = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A + K*

- Overhead Punch = Press T + MP

- Spin Kick = Press T + MK
- Fake Fireball = Press D, DT, T + SELECT
+ Super Fireball = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Super Hurricane = Kick Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

+ Super Dragon Punch = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [3]

ADON

He is Adon, the self proclaimed "God of Muay Thai." After beating Sagat, his master, one thing has been on his mind. Can Muay Thai stand against the power of the "Raging Demon?"

- Jaguar Kick = Press A, D, DA + K*
- Jaguar Knee = Press T, D, DT + K

- Jaguar Tooth = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + K

+ Jaguar Varied Assault = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Super Jaguar Kick = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

CHUN-LI

Chun-Li is the ICPO's special detective assigned to Shadaloo. With management corruption, she was powerless as an official. So, she works in cooperation with Charlie to defeat Shadaloo. Now they take separate paths as they attempt to find M. Bison.

- Fireball = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + P
- Palm Slap = Press Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P [X-ism]

- Spinning Bird Kick = Press Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K* [X-ism]

- Vertical Swallow Kick = Press Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K
- Knee Kick = Press DT + HK

- Split Kick = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + K
- Lightning Kick = Press K rapidly

- Head Stomp = Hold D + MK while jumping

+ Thousand Burst Kick = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Power Storm = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Super Swallow Kick = Press Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K

GUY

He is the ninja who lives in the present. He is heir to the Bushin Style, which has endured for centuries. When a threat to the world rises so will the shadow of Bushin. These are the words Master Zeku left. What do they mean?

- Hozanto = Press D, DA, A + P

- Bushin Spin Kick = Press D, DA, A + K

- Bushin Isuna Drop = Press D, DT, T + P then press P near opponent

- Hayagake Dash = Press D, DT, T + WK, then press K near opponent

- Kage Sukui = Press D, DT, T + MK, then press K near opponent

- Kubikari = Press D, DT, T + HK, then press K near opponent

+ Bushin Rage = Press T, DT, D, DA, A, T, DT, D, DA, A + P [3][can also be done in X-ism]

+ Bushin Rising Fury = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Bushin Resurgent = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

KEN

Ryu's eternal rival Ken Masters... His title of "U.S. martial arts champion" proves his strength. Yet his mind has become unsound. His friend's focus urges him. Now he sets out to find the answer just beyond his fist...

- Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A + K*

- Ground Roll = Press D, DA, A + P
- Overhead Axe Kick = Press T + MK
- Fake Roll = Press D, DT, T + SELECT
+ Super Rising Dragon = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Super Vertical Dragon = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

+ Super Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K [3]

CHARLIE

Charlie is a First Lieutenant of the American Air Force. His inquiries of drug activity all pointed back to "Shadaloo." He gathered his comrades to form a strike team. His objective: ...end corruption in the army, and punish the man responsible!

- Sonic Boom = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Flash Kick = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K

- Jump Kick = Press T + HK

- Knee Flip = Press T + MK

+ Sonic Blades = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [Note: Keep pressing P for more blades]

+ Somersault Justice = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Crossfire Blitz = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K

BIRDIE

Birdie is a member of Shadaloo. But as a mere henchman, his daily life became very dull. And so he gathered information to overthrow M. Bison. Soon, he found the keyword..."Psycho Drive....."

- Charging Head-Butt = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Turn Head-Butt = Hold two P or K for 3 seconds or more and release them

- Murderer Chain = Rotate 360 turn + P

- Bandit Chain = Rotate 360 turn + K

+ Super Head-Butt = Charge Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Bull Revenger = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P or K

ROSE

Rose is a mysterious woman who wields the mystic "Soul Power." She feels that Doomsday is fast approaching... She must seal Bison's power away even at the cost of her life... What fate awaits her in the end...?

- Soul Spark = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + P

- Soul Spiral = Press D, DT, T + K

- Soul Throw = Press T, D, DT + P

- Soul Reflect = Press D, DA, A + P

+ Aura Soul Throw = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Aura Soul Spark = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + P

+ Soul Illusion = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

SODOM

The Kabuki Fighter, Sodom, seeks to achieve true "Japanism." How will he reach a higher level of cultural worship? He now wanders the world, in search of his "brothers."

- Jigoku Scrape = Press D, DT, T + P

- Shiraha Catch = Press T, D, DT + K

- Katana Impact = Rotate 360 turn + P

- Katana Hold = Rotate 360 turn + K

- Yagura Reverse = Press A, D, DA + K

+ Super Jigoku Scrape = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Super Katana Impact = Rotate 720 turn + P

SAGAT

Sagat is known as the "Emperor of Muay Thai." The scar upon his chest serves as a reminder of his defeat to Ryu and his Shoryuken! He fights for vengeance alone but, he's begun to realize that the power of hatred is limited.

- High Tiger Shot = Press D, DT, T + P

- Low Tiger Shot = Press D, DT, T + K

- Tiger Blow = Press T, D, DT + P
- Tiger Uppercut = Press T, D, DT + P [X-ism]

- Tiger Knee = Press T, D, DT + K
- Tiger Crush = Press D, DT, T, JT + K [X-ism]

+ Maximum Tiger Shot = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Tiger Genocide = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Tiger Raid = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

AKUMA

Akuma... The supreme master of the fist. This lone warrior is a wanderer, shrouded with "evil indent." He searches for challengers with enough potential to kill.

- Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P*

- Stun Fireball = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A + K*

- Overhead Chop = Press T + MP

- Spin Kick = Press T + MK
- Dive Kick = At the peak of jumping in, press D + MK

- Air Roll = Press D, DT, T, JT + P
- Demon Slide = During Air Roll near opponent, press P
- Demon Pile Driver = During Air Roll near opponent, press K
- Teleport Towards = Press T, D, DT + HP + LK or T, D, DT + HK + LP

- Teleport Away = Press A, D, DA + HP + LK or A, D, DA + HK + LP

- Ground Roll = Press D, DA, A + P
- Fake Kanji = Press D, DT, T + SELECT
+ Super Fireball = Press T, DT, D, DA, A, T, DT, D, DA, A + P

+ Super Air Fireball = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P while jumping

+ Super Dragon Punch = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Raging Demon = Press WP, WP, T, WK, HP [3] [can also be done in X-ism]

M. BISON

M. Bison is the leader of the secret organization "Shadaloo." His inner power is about to exceed what his body can hold. Psycho Power needs a host that can trap its demonic strength. A new body that only the strongest of warriors possess...

- Psycho Shot = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P
- Psycho Crusher = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P [X-ism]

- Scissor Kick = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K

- Head Stomp = Hold D for 3 seconds, then J + K

- Stomp to Demon Flight = Press P immediately after the Head Stomp

- Demon Flight = Hold D for 3 seconds, then J + P, then press P while jumping

- Demon Slide = Press D + HK

- Psycho Warp Towards = Press T, D, DT + HP + LK or T, D, DT + HK + LP
- Psycho Warp Away = Press A, D, DA + HP + LK or A, D, DA + HK + LP
+ Super Psycho Crusher = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P

+ Knee Press Nightmare = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

DAN

Dan finally defeated the man who killed his father... He made his own fighting style called Saikyo; "The strongest." But his ambition will not rest until he achieves perfection...

- Weak Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Gale Kick = Press D, DA, A + K [* in A-ism, V-ism]

- Saikyo Defense = Press T + PPP while blocking [V-ism]

- Roll Towards Taunt = Press D, DT, T + SELECT
- Roll Away Taunt = Press D, DA, A + SELECT
- Special Taunt = Press SELECT*

+ Super Weak Fireball = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Super Dragon Punch = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Gale Fury = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

+ Super Arch Taunt = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + SELECT

+ Super Fist Taunt = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + SELECT

DHALSIM

The Yoga master, Dhalsim, fights for his family and for the poor. The increasingly evil energy forces him to decide... That one day he will renounce the root of his power.

- Yoga Fire = Press D, DT, T + P

- Yoga Low Flame = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + P [X-ism]

- Yoga High Flame = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + K [X-ism]

- Yoga Low Flare = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + P
- Yoga High Flare = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + K
- Yoga Head Drill = Press D + HP while jumping

- Yoga Feet Drill = Press D + K while jumping

- Yoga Slide = Press DT + K

- Yoga Warp Towards = Press T, D, DT + HP + LK or T, D, DT + HK + LP*

- Yoga Warp Away = Press A, D, DA + HP + LK or A, D, DA + HK + LP*

+ Yoga Tempest = Press A, DA, D, DT, T, A, DA, D, DT, T + P [X-ism]

+ Yoga Blast = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Yoga Throw = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

+ Yoga Steam = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + P

GEN

Gen is a wily assassin who uses legendary fighting techniques. He continues to fight bloody battles, even though he is ill. What he desires now more than anything is a "death match..." And so he searches for a worthy foe...

- Mantis Fighting Style = Press WP + HK
- Crane Fighting Style = Press WK + HP
- Mantis Fury = Press P rapidly [only in Mantis Fighting Style]

- Gekirou Kick = Press T, D, DT + K [Keep pressing K for more hits][only in Mantis Fighting Style]

- Rolling Attack = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P [only in Crane Fighting Style]

- Dive Kick = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K
+ Zanei = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism][only in Mantis Fighting Style]

+ Shitenshu = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + P [only in Mantis Fighting Style]

+ Jakoha = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [only in Crane Fighting Style]

+ Koga = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K while jumping [only in Crane Fighting Style]

SAKURA

Sakura is young girl who is fascinated by street fighting. "What is a Street Fighter?" She asked herself one day. I want to see him, and fight him again! I want his answer! She sets off on a journey of new meetings and old reunions.

- Small Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P

- Medium Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P, P

- Large Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P, P, P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A + K*

- Sakura Otoshi = Press T, D, DT + K then press P near opponent
- Forward Leg Kick = Press T + MK

+ Super Fireball = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Super Dragon Punch = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Super Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

ROLENTO

Rolento's goal is to build the most powerful military nation. He realizes he needs powerful allies to strengthen his cause. He remembers a man named Cody, a fighter who was once his enemy. Will Rolento fulfill his idealistic ambitions?

- Baton Spin = Press D, DT, T + P [can connect up to three times]

- Stinger = Press T, D, DT + K then press K while in the air

- Mekong Delta Attack = Press all P then press P when land

- Mekong Delta Air Raid = Press D, DA, A + P, then P to attack

- Mekong Delta Escape = Press D, DA, A + K then K or P to attack

- Air Baton = During jump, hold D and press HP

- Low Baton = While ducking, press HP

+ Take no Prisoners = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Minesweeper = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + P

+ Steel Rain = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

ZANGIEF

Known as the "Red Cyclone," he is the Russian hero, Zangief. He targets the secret organization "Shadaloo..." A power that threatens the security of his country.

- Screw Pile Driver = Rotate 360 turn + P near opponent

- Double German Suplex = Rotate 360 turn + K near opponent

- Running Body Press = Rotate 360 turn + K two feet away from opponent

- Spinning Clothesline = Press WP + HK rapidly

- Banishing Fist = Press T, D, DT + P
- Glowing Backhand = Press T, DT, D + P [X-ism]

- Teeth Bite = Press T + MP

- Double Lariat = Press WK + HP rapidly

+ Final Atomic Buster = Rotate 720 turn + P near opponent [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Aerial Russian Slam = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

E. HONDA

Edmund Honda is the strongest Sumo Grandmaster, or "Rikishi." He is so powerful, that no other Rikishi can compete with him. "I'll find a worthy opponents and show them the strength of Sumo!" In the hopes of finding the stronger opponents, he begins a journey.

- Hundred Hand Slap = Press P rapidly

- Sumo Head-Butt = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Sumo Drop = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K

- Sumo Body Slam = Rotate 360 turn + K

+ Sumo Fury = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Fuji Drop = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K

+ Sumo Body Splash = Rotate 720 turn + P

BLANKA

Blanka lived as he pleased, deep within the jungle of the Amazon. One day, he unwittingly hitched a ride on a poacher's car. Curious and excited, Blanka now ventures into the outside world.

- Electricity Shock = Press P rapidly

- Rolling Attack = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Vertical Roll = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + P

- Back Step Roll = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K

- Beast Slide = Press DT + HP

+ Ground Shave Roll = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [can also be one in X-ism]

+ Tropical Hazard = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K

GUILE

To unlock Guile you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now Guile is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as five different characters using four stars difficulty. Now Guile is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

Guile, an ace air force pilot, received an order one day... COMMANDER CHARLIE IS MISSING. FIND HIM AND BRING HIM BACK. In the hard rain, Guile rushes to the heliport. He knows nothing of the hardships that await him...

- Sonic Boom = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Flash Kick = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K

- Jump Kick = Press T + HK

- Knee Flip = Press T + MK

+ Hyper Sonic Boom = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P

+ Somersault Flash Kick = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K [can also be done in X-ism]

T. HAWK

T. Hawk is the greatest warrior of the proud Thunderfoot tribe. Recently, many villagers have disappeared mysteriously. Sensing something ominous, Hawk leaves the village...

- Mexican Typhoon = Press T, D, DT + P

- Tomahawk Buster = Rotate 360 turn + P

- Condor Dive = Press D, DT, T + P while jumping

- Condor Spire = Press A, D, DA + P
+ Raging Typhoon = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Canyon Splitter = Rotate 720 turn + P [can also be done in X-ism]

FEI-LONG

Fei-Long is a youthful, talented action star from Hong Kong. He is the master of his own unique style of Kung Fu. On the street, he seeks a good fight to sharpen his skills.

- Dragon Fist = Press D, DT, T + P [can connect up to three times]

- Dragon Kick = Press A, D, DA + K

- Rising Dragon Kick = Press A, DA, D, DT, T, JT + K [X-ism, V-ism]

+ Dragon Fist of Fury = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Blazing Dragon Kick = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

DEE JAY

Dee Jay is a young kick boxer, known as the "Southern Comet." This cheerful fighter quickly rose to become a world champion. In high spirits, he now searches the world for a good fight.

- Air Slasher = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Double Rolling Sobat = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K

- Machine Gun Uppercut = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + P [keep pressing P for more hits]

- Jack Knife Maximum = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K [X-ism, V-ism]

+ Sobat Carnival = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Sunrise Theme = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K

+ Climax Beat = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + P

CAMMY

Enhanced by biotechnology, Cammy is an assassin of Shadaloo. She was made to be the perfect soldier and killer... However, Shadaloo had not perfected their control over her mind... She has no idea what destiny lies ahead of her...

- Spiral Arrow = Press D, DT, T + K

- Cross Kick = Press T, D, DT + K

- Spin Knuckle = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + P [X-ism, V-ism]

- Hooligan Combination = Press DA, D, DT, T, JT + P then P or K near opponent

- Cannon Strike = Press D, DA, A + K while jumping forward [V-ism]

- Cannon Revenge = Press D, DA, A + P [V-ism]

+ Spin Drive Smasher = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Reverse Shaft Breaker = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

+ Killerbee Assault = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K [3]

BALROG

Balrog is the former heavyweight boxing champion. This Shadaloo executive worked his way up from the lower ranks. Armed with the world's strongest punches, his ambition continues.

- Straight Dash Punch = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Ground Dash Punch = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press DT + P

- Straight Dash Uppercut = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K

- Ground Dash Uppercut = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press DT + K

- Surprise Fist = Hold all P or K for three seconds or more and release them

- Buffalo Head = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + P
+ Crazy Buffalo Bronx = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Crazy Uppercut Bronx = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K [X-ism]

+ Gigaton Blow = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K

VEGA

Vega is a masked noble with blood red eyed of insanity. By order of M. Bison, the leader of the Shadaloo organization, he must find a girl named Cammy, and report on her experiences.

- Flying Barcelona Attack = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K, then press P

- Izuna Drop = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K, then press T + P or A + P near opponent

- Rolling Crystal Flash = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Sky High Claw = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + P

- Scarlet Terror = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then press T + K [V-ism]

- Backflip = Press all 3 P or all 3 K

+ Rolling Izuna Drop = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K, then press T + P or A + P near opponent [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Scarlet Image = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K

+ Red Impact = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [3]

CODY

Cody used to be a hero, famous for saving Metro City. Bored with the peaceful life, he kept fighting, day and night... Until he was jailed. One day, he managed to break out of prison. Wandering outside, he now seeks something that will satisfy him.

- Whirlwind Uppercut = Press D, DA, A + P

- Ruffian Kick = Press D, DT, T + K

- Bad Stone = Press D, DT, T + P

- Knife Pickup = Press D + all 3 P

- Jumping Kick = Press A + HK or T + HK

- Knife Toss = While holding knife, press D, DT, T + P

+ Final Destruction = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Final Fight Stance = Press D, DT, T, DT, T + P [X-ism]

+ Dead End Irony = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

KARIN

Karin Kanzuki is the only daughter of a corporate family. She must honor her family motto, "Be the winner of everything." To do such, she must battle the one girl who has defeated her, Sakura-chan... To find Sakura, she will travel the world....

- Gurenken = Press D, DT, T P, then press P or K

- Mujinkyaku = Press T, D, DT + K

- Hosho = Press T, D, DT + P

- Ressenha = Press D, DT, T + K

- Yasha Upper Counter = Press D, DA, A + P

- Yasha Lower Counter = Press D, DA, A + K

- Arakuma Inashi = Rotate 360 turn + K

+ Shinpi Kaibyaku = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Kouoken = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

R. MIKA

Rainbow Mika is ready to make her debut as a pro wrestler. She thought of the perfect promotion to make her a star... She would travel the world and fight famous Street Fighters! Mika takes her first step to becoming "Star of the Ring!"

- Flying Peach = Press D, DA, A + P

- Shooting Peach = Press D, DA, A + K

- Daydream Headlock = Rotate 360 turn + K

- Paradise Hold = Rotate 360 turn + P

- Wingless Airplane = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + K while jumping

+ Rainbow Hip Rush = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Heavenly Dynamite = Rotate 720 turn + P

+ Peach Special = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K

+ Moonsault = After Peach Special, press P then P near opponent

+ Missile Kick = After Peach Special, press P then K near opponent

JULI

Enhanced soldiers are created by Shadaloo's demonic technology.. Juli, one of these soldiers, receives an order from M. Bison. "Find and destroy the enhanced soldier named Cammy!"

- Cannon Spike = Press T, D, DT + K

- Sniping Arrow = Press D, DT, T + K

- Spin Knuckle = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + P

+ Reverse Shaft Breaker = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

+ Spin Drive Smasher = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Double Team Rolling = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can only be perform when teamed up with Juni in Dramatic Battle Mode]

+ Death Cross Dancing = Press WP, WP, T, LK, HP [can only be perform when teamed up with Juni in Dramatic Battle Mode)

JUNI

Enhanced soldiers are created by Shadaloo's demonic technology.. Juni, one of these soldiers, receives an order from M. Bison. "Pursue a warrior named Ryu and collect his data as a sample!"

- Cannon Spike = Hold D for 3 seconds, then press J + K

- Spinning Drill = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K

- Hooligan Combination = Press DA, D, DT, T, JT + P then press P or K near opponent

- Mach Teleport = Press D, DT, T + K

- Earth Direct = Rotate 360 turn + P

+ M. Bison's Psycho Crusher = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P [3][can also be done in X-ism]

+ Spin Drive Smasher = Hold DA for 3 seconds, then motion DT, D, DA, JT + K

+ Double Team Rolling = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can only be perform when teamed up with Juli in Dramatic Battle Mode]

+ Death Cross Dancing = Press WP, WP, T, LK, HP [can only be perform when teamed up with Juli in Dramatic Battle Mode)

MAKI

To unlock Maki you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now Maki is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as seven different characters using four stars difficulty. Now Maki is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

Maki... she's a modern Ninja and an expert in Bushin style. Searching for her missing rival Guy, she travels the world. She must prove to herself that she is the legitimate successor.

- Bushin Fist = Press D, DT, T + P

- Bushin Rush = Press D, DT, T + K

- Bushin Retreat = Press D, DA, A + K

- Bushin Grab = While in Bushin Rush, press K near opponent

- Bushin Flip = While in Bushin Retreat, press K far from opponent

+ Super Flying Kick = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K then press K near opponent

+ Bushin Fist Showdown = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Bushin Whirlwind Toss = Rotate 720 turn + P near opponent

YUN

To unlock Yun you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now Yun is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as nine different characters using four stars difficulty. Now Yun is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

Yun and Yang are respected Kung Fu brothers in Hong Kong. One day they hear a rumor about Hong Kong movie star, Fei-Long. "Fei-Long is involved with drug dealings." It can't be true! And so, the boys decide to find and confront Fei-Long...

- Tetsu Zankou = Press T, D, DT + P

- Zesshou Hohou = Press D, DT, T + P

- Senkyuutai = Press D, DT, T + K

- Kobokushi = Press D, DA, A + P

+ Sourai Renegeki = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Yoho = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + P [3][can also be done in X-ism]

EAGLE

To unlock Eagle you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now Eagle is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as eleven different characters using four stars difficulty. Now Eagle is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

As the No. 1 bouncer in the U.K., Eagle is a master stick fighter. He loves the excitement that comes from a tough battle. And so, Eagle decides to travel the world...

- Crowbar Hammer = Press D, DT, T + P

- Jumping Crowbar = Press D, DA, A + K

- Slow Spinning Crowbar = Press D, DA, A + P

- Multiple Crowbar Barrage = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + K

+ Super Spinning Crowbar = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + P [can also be done in X-ism]

+ Multiple Crowbar Rampage = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

"EVIL" RYU

To unlock "Evil" Ryu you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now "Evil" Ryu is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as three different characters using four stars difficulty. Now "Evil" Ryu is available at the fighter selection screen on any game mode.

There is an evil energy that causes absolute destruction... Ryu agonizes, knowing that he cannot control his power. Will he still become a master, or will his journey end in ruin?

- Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P

- Stun Fireball = Press A, DA, D, DT, T + P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A + K*

- Overhead Punch = Press T + MP

- Spin Kick = Press T + MK
- Teleport Towards = Press T, D, DT + HP + LK or T, D, DT + HK + LP

- Teleport Away = Press A, D, DA + HP + LK or A, D, DA + HK + LP

+ Super Fireball = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Super Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A, D, DA, A + K

+ Super Dragon Punch = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + K [3]

+ Instant Hell Murder = Press WP, WP, T, WK, HP [3] [can also be done in X-ism]

"SHIN" AKUMA

To unlock "Shin" Akuma you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now you can choose "Shin" Akuma on any game mode by selecting Akuma at fighter selection screen, hold START and pressing any attack button.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as "Evil" Ryu, Guile, Maki, Yun, and Eagle using four stars difficulty. Now you can choose "Shin" Akuma on any game mode by selecting Akuma at fighter selection screen, hold START and pressing any attack button.

Akuma... The supreme master of the fist. This lone warrior is a wanderer, shrouded with "evil indent." He searches for challengers with enough potential to kill.

- Fireball = Press D, DT, T + P*

- Stun Fireball = Press T, DT, D, DA, A + P

- Dragon Punch = Press T, D, DT + P

- Hurricane Kick = Press D, DA, A + K*

- Overhead Chop = Press T + MP

- Spin Kick = Press T + MK
- Dive Kick = At the peak of jumping in, press D + MK

- Air Roll = Press D, DT, T, JT + P
- Demon Slide = During Air Roll near opponent, press P
- Demon Pile Driver = During Air Roll near opponent, press K
- Teleport Towards = Press T, D, DT + HP + LK or T, D, DT + HK + LP

- Teleport Away = Press A, D, DA + HP + LK or A, D, DA + HK + LP

- Ground Roll = Press D, DA, A + P
- Fake Kanji = Press D, DT, T + SELECT
+ Super Fireball = Press T, DT, D, DA, A, T, DT, D, DA, A + P

+ Super Air Fireball = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P while jumping

+ Super Dragon Punch = Press D, DT, T, D, DT, T + P

+ Raging Demon = Press WP, WP, T, WK, HP [3] [can also be done in X-ism]

"FINAL" M. BISON

To unlock "Final" M. Bison you must...

1) Easy Way, use code by pressing Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code. Now you can choose "Final" M. Bison in "Single," "Versus," or "Training Mode" by selecting M. Bison at fighter selection screen, hold START and pressing any attack button.

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2) Alternatively, beat "Single Mode" as "Shin" Akuma using eight stars difficulty. Now you can choose "Final" M. Bison in "Single," "Versus," or "Training Mode" by selecting M. Bison at fighter selection screen, hold START and pressing any attack button.

M. Bison is the leader of the secret organization "Shadaloo." His inner power is about to exceed what his body can hold. Psycho Power needs a host that can trap its demonic strength. A new body that only the strongest of warriors possess...

- Psycho Shot = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + P

- Psycho Fist = Hold D, then press HP

- Scissor Kick = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T + K

- Head Stomp = Hold D for 3 seconds, then J + K

- Stomp to Demon = Flight Press P immediately after the Head Stomp

- Demon Flight = Hold D for 3 seconds, then J + P, then press P while jumping

- Demon Slide = Press D + HK

- Psycho Warp Towards = Press T, D, DT + HP + LK or T, D, DT + HK + LP

- Psycho Warp Away = Press A, D, DA + HP + LK or A, D, DA + HK + LP

+ Hyper Psycho Drive = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + P

+ Knee Press Nightmare = Hold A for 3 seconds, then press T, A, T + K

Modes of Play:

Single Mode

- In this mode, you can choose any character to fight through ten or more battle until you beat the final boss,"Final" M. Bison.

Versus Mode

- This mode allowed both player one vs. player two, the player who beat two out of three rounds win the match. Link cable, another Game Boy Advance system and a second copy of Street Fighter Alpha 3 are required to fully enable this mode.

Training Mode

Enter this mode to practice a few rounds with any of your favorite character against any dummy opponent of your choice.

Survival Mode

This mode is consist of several game modes made to test player on how many characters they can beat in different modes of play. In this mode, player will have the knowledge to test their skill in beat as many opponents as they can in Single, Original, Dramatic Battles, Boss Battles, 10 opponents, 30 opponents, 50 opponent or Endless opponents.

Dramatic Battle Mode

This mode let you choose a character to team up with a computer controlled partner to fight against a single opponent. Note: This mode must be unlock.

Final Battle Mode

This mode let you fight the two final bosses, "Final" M. Bison or "Shin" Akuma[via code]. Note: This mode must be unlock.

Secrets:

- Unlock All Characters - Press Left, Right, Down, Right, L, L, A, L, L, B, R, A, Up at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code.

- Unlock All Ism-Plus Modes - Press A, Up, A, L, R, Right, L, Right, A, Down, Right at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code.

- Unlock All Modes - Press L, Right, A, R, Up, L, Right, B, A, Up, Right, Down, Right at the title screen. You'll hear Ryu shout, "Hadoken!" to confirm the code.

- Unlock "Evil" Ryu - Beat "Single Mode" as three different characters using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock Guile - Beat "Single Mode" as five different characters using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock Maki - Beat "Single Mode" as seven different characters using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock Yun - Beat "Single Mode" as nine different characters using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock Eagle - Beat "Single Mode" as eleven different characters using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock "Shin" Akuma - Beat "Single Mode" as "Evil" Ryu, Guile, Maki, Yun, and Eagle using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock "Final" M. Bison - Beat "Single Mode" as "Shin" Akuma using eight stars difficulty.

- Play as "Shin" Akuma or "Final" M. Bison - After unlocking both "Shin" Akuma and "Final" M. Bison from the above codes, you can choose them by choosing either Akuma or M. Bison at the fighter select screen by holding START and pressing any Attack button. Note: "Final" M. Bison can only be selectable in Single, Versus, and Training Mode.

- Unlock Alpha Combo - Beat Final Battle once as any fighter at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Alpha Cancel Ism - Beat Final Battle two times as two different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Super Alpha Cancel Ism - Beat Final Battle three times as three different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Super Guard Ism - Beat Final Battle four times as four different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Auto Guard Ism - Beat Final Battle five times as five different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Air Guard Ism - Beat Final Battle six times as six different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Alpha Counter Plus Ism - Beat Final Battle seven times as seven different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Hard Body Ism - Beat Final Battle eight times as eight different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Guard Destroy Ism - Beat Final Battle nine times as nine different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Infinite Guard Ism - Beat Final Battle ten times as ten different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Gauge Plus Ism - Beat Final Battle eleven times as eleven different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Limit Off Ism - Beat Final Battle twelve times as twelve different characters at four stars difficulty or higher.

- Unlock Dramatic Battle Mode - Beat Single Mode once with any character using four stars difficulty.

- Unlock Final Battle Mode - Beat Boss Survival in Survival Mode.

- Unlock Game Mode: Saikyo - Beat 10 Survival in Survival Mode.

- Unlock Game Mode: Mazi - Beat 30 Survival in Survival Mode.

- Unlock Game Mode: Classic - Beat 50 Survival in the Survival Mode.

- Unlock Team Battle Mode - Beat Boss Survival in Survival Mode with all 36 characters.

- Alternate Outfits - When selecting a character, press either the L, R, B, A or A + R buttons when choosing your character at the character select screen to choose different color outfit for your character.

- Original Outfits - To choose your character in their original outfit, simultaneously press L + B when choosing your character at the character select screen.

- Alternate Fighting Introduction - When choosing your fighter vs. a related opponent, you might sometime see a special intro before a fight, for example Ken gave Ryu the boogie before their match, "Evil" Ryu and "Shin" Akuma unleashed their Instant Hell Murder [Shun Goku Satsu] before their match, etc.

- Fight "Shin" Akuma in Final Battle Mode - In Final Battle Mode, at the character selection screen, choose your fighter, then choose your "-ism" style, then when the screen where you get to choose the game speed, hold down both A and B buttons kept them held until the match start. With that held, you'll warp to a match with "Shin" Akuma instead of "Final" M. Bison.

- Dhalsim's Wife During Battle - When choosing Dhalsim either on Single Mode or Survival Mode, hold both WP and HK buttons before the match starts, when Dhalsim appear, his wife will be at the backdrop cheering him on. Note: Dhalsim's wife will not appear on every round, so if you want her to appear on both rounds you had to hold down the buttons immediately before the next round begins. Also she won't appear during boss battles for example the fight against mid-boss, sub-boss, or the final battle against "Final" M. Bison, she also won't appear in the Training Mode as well.

Frequently Ask Questions about this game:

These are some of the questions I got from my e-mail from people who actually need some advice on this game.

1. Is Yang in this game alongside Yun since Yun did mention him in his win quotes?
Answer: No, Yang is nowhere to found in this game.

2. Is the extra color Sakura in this game?
Answer: No, Sakura only had those colors in Street Fighter Alpha 2: Gold which can be found in the PlayStation title Street Fighter Collection: Volume One.

3. How can I unlock the Shadaloo-ism versions of Balrog, Vega, Sagat, Juli, and Juni?
Answer: Originally you can't when playing the game, but by using cheat devices like the GameShark or Action Replay you can. Sorry, but I simply forgot which codes are use for unlocking them.

4. Why is Ingrid not in this game?
Answer: Ingrid is only exclusive to the PSP version of Street Fighter Alpha 3: Max which came out three years after this edition.

5. Will Chun-Li still wore her original Street Fighter II outfit in her X-ism style?
Answer: See the section "What's so different about the Game Boy Advance version?" above.

6. Does Dan still had any of his lame super taunts in this game?
Answer: Yes, see the movelist for Dan above on how to execute them.

7. How do you perform Akuma's powerful Raging Demon Super Combo?
Answer: See the movelist for "Evil" Ryu, Akuma, and "Shin" Akuma above on how to execute this move.

8. What is the easiest way to defeat "Final" M. Bison?
Answer: Simple, beat him before he fills up his Super Combo gauge, that way you won't had to deal with it on the first round, otherwise just block the Super Combo and surprise attack him with a devestating move to take advantage.

If you got any questions or comments about this guide or about any features in this game, feel free to e-mail me or Son Ninja at leeko_vang@hotmail.com.

Some Alpha Disappointments:

Here are some disappointing features of some recently Street Fighter Alpha games that are released so far and some disappointing facts about the series that Capcom choose not to released for.

- There were not even one single Street Fighter Alpha game release on the Nintendo 64.

- "Evil" Ryu and "Shin" Akuma are not selectable in the Super NES version of Street Fighter Alpha 2.

- There are no vs. multiplayers battle mode feature in the Game Boy Color version of Street Fighter Alpha.

- "Final" M. Bison is not unlockable in the PlayStation version of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

- You can't choose the Brazil Waterfall stage in the Super NES version of Street Fighter Alpha 2.

- World Tour Mode is nowhere to be found in the GBA version of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

- "Evil" Ryu is not unlockable in the PlayStation version of Street Fighter Alpha 2.

- You can't team up with a friend in Dramatic Battle Mode in the GBA version of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

- The superior Sega Saturn version of Street Fighter Alpha 3[known as Street Fighter Zero 3 in Japan] was not released in the U.S.

- They didn't add enough modes in the Super NES version of Street Fighter Alpha 2.

- PlayStation version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 lack some graphic animations.

- Online supports for the Sega Dreamcast version of Street Fighter Alpha 3 had being cancelled after Sega ended supports for the Sega Dreamcast and become a third party publisher.

- All the endings got cut in the GBA version of Street Fighter Alpha 3.

- There were no online play for Street Fighter Alpha 3: Max for PSP.

- The GameCube also had no Street Fighter Alpha game release for it.

- Street Fighter Alpha 3: Double Upper which introduced Maki, Yun Eagle, and Ingrid as well as the new tag team mode were left off from the collection of Street Fighter Alpha games in the PlayStation 2's Street Fighter Alpha Anthology.

Special Thanks To:

- Son Ninja for helping me created this fighting guide, and for providing his time testing all of the moves for every characters in this game to complete the guide.

- Gamewinners.com for all the codes and secrets they had given to me.

- GameFAQs.com for providing reviews for this game to me before I actually bought it.

- Capcom and Crawfish Interactive for porting this fantastic game to the Game Boy Advance.

- Nintendo for licensing this fun and challenging game for their Game Boy Advance.

- Associated Content for letting me published this guide on their website.

This strategy guide/F.A.Qs is created and owned by Lee Vang/Son Ninja 2006, published by Associated Content 2006. Street Fighter Alpha 3, the Capcom logo, and all character names are trademark and copyright by Capcom 1992, 1997, 1998, 2002.