Both games have updated graphics and extras, including an unlockable character from DEAD OR ALIVE 3.

Containing updated versions of both DEAD OR ALIVE and DEAD OR ALIVE 2, the DEAD OR ALIVE ULTIMATE pack adds online play to the exciting fighting series.

DEAD OR ALIVE ULTIMATE contains new, updated versions of Tecmo s fighting games DEAD OR ALIVE and DEAD OR ALIVE 2. Both feature online play, new unlockable features, and improved graphics in addition to the DEAD OR ALIVE characters players have come to know. Everything that made the two fighting games great is still here. Players can reverse nearly every attack with the right countermove; each of the 15 characters has dozens of his or her own special attacks; and the action happens at a break-neck pace. Both DEAD OR ALIVE games have a number of different modes for players to master. Story mode gives insight into each character as well as allowing players to unlock extra costumes and characters. Offline, players can also battle through survival mode, practice, a tag team competition, and verses mode. A number of Xbox Live features are also available. Up to eight players can gather in a virtual arcade chat room, where two players can fight at a time while the others watch and discuss the match via voice chat. Team battles and tournaments are also available, and players can even customize how matches are played, such as setting up a challenge the winner tournament where players try to remain the champion by defeating all challengers. The two games many different online options, unlockable extras, and nostalgic gameplay make the DEAD OR ALIVE ULTIMATE package a great value. Players shouldn t pass up the chance to see the start of this exciting fighting game series.

Directional Pad: jump, crouch, move forward, defensive stance; A Button: hold and punch, confirm; B Button: kick, confirm; X Button: hold; Y Button: punch; White Button: punch and kick; Black Button: hold and punch and kick; Right Trigger: hold and kick; Back Button: cancel; Start Button: confirm, pause.