Contender 2
Contender 2 is an arcade-style boxing game. It does not claim to be a realistic simulation in any way. It is meant to be easy to pick up and learn. It boasts a starting cast of about 10 characters with about 10 other secret characters that can be unlocked by playing throgh the single-player Main Event mode. Each character has a standard set of punches, a set of special punches specific to each character, and a special 5-punch combo attack. There are two play modes, Main Event and Exhibition. Main Event is a single-player career mode. When playing through Main Event mode, you only start with one special punch and you get trained to learn the other special punches as you win matches. In Exhibi...
- Genre
- Sports/Boxing
- Year
- 2000
- Developer
- Pegasus Japan.
- Publisher
- Bam Entertainment
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Contender 2 frequently asked questions
How do I play Contender 2 online with a friend?
Contender 2 (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 2 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Contender 2 in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Contender 2 netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Contender 2 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 2 on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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