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Contender

Contender is an arcade-style boxing game which features an Exhibition mode, a VS. mode, a Main Event mode, and a Tournament mode. The exhibition mode lets the player pick a boxer and fight a computer boxer. The VS. mode lets two players slug it out in the boxing ring against each other. The tournament mode lets the player compete in a tournament. The Main Event mode lets the player pick one of eight different boxers, each with their own set of skills (life, power, speed and endurance), and work their way through the ranks (Local, National and World) by defeating 40 different boxers in order to win the World Championship. If the player is good enough to actually win the World Championship, th...

Genre: Sports/Boxing
Year: 1999
Developer: Victor Interactive Software, Inc.
Publisher: SCEA
Players: 2

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Achievements

20 achievements · 174 total points

Learning New Techniques Unlock your first Special Punch. (Main Event)
2 pts
A New Kid in Town Win your first fight. (Main Event)
2 pts
Knockout Win your first fight by K.O. or T.K.O. (Main Event)
2 pts
Mastered Techniques Learn all Special Punches.
5 pts
Rise to Stardom! Win the Local Champ. (Main Event)
10 pts
The Champion of the Country Win the National Champ title for the first time. (Main Event)
10 pts
World Champion! Win the World Champ title for the first time. (Main Event)
25 pts
The True World Champion! Defend successfull the World Champ belt. (Main Event)
10 pts
Here Comes a New Challenger! Defend successful the World Champ belt for three times in a row to fight against an old friend. (Main Event)
10 pts
The Apprentice Who Surpasses the Master Win the fight against Jackal. (Main Event)
25 pts
Born to Fight Fight 20 or more times. (Main Event)
5 pts
Knockouts King Win 15 or more fights by K.O. or T.K.O. (Main Event)
10 pts
Born to Win Win 30 or more fights. (Main Event)
10 pts
Champion of the Tournament Win the Tournament at Amateur or Professional difficulty.
25 pts
Super Contender Win an Exhibition match with the Super Contender speed and Professional difficulty.
5 pts
Contender Win 10 fights in Exhibition Mode at Professional difficulty without exiting this mode.
10 pts
Beastman Unlock Beastman at Exhibition Mode.
2 pts
Jackal Unlock Jackal at Exhibition Mode.
2 pts
Goober Unlock Goober at Exhibition Mode.
2 pts
Rascal Unlock Rascal at Exhibition Mode.
2 pts

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Contender frequently asked questions

How do I play Contender online with a friend?

Contender (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Contender on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Contender in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Contender netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Contender have achievements?

Yes, Contender has 20 achievements worth 174 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Contender for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Contender on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.