Capcom
From WE Computers Museum
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| Capcom | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 30, 1979 (IRM Co., Ltd.) May 1981 (Japan Capsule Computers) September 1981 (Sambai Co., Ltd.) June 11, 1983 (Capcom Co., Ltd.) January 1989 (Capcom Co., Ltd: merged with Sambai) |
| Headquarters | Osaka, Japan |
| Key people | Kenzo Tsujimoto, founder |
| Industry | Video games |
| Products | |
| Number of people | 2,832 |
| Website | http://www.capcom.com/ |
Capcom Co., Ltd. (株式会社カプコン) is a Japanese video game developer and publisher.
IRM Co., Ltd.
IRM Co., Ltd. was founded by Kenzo Tsujimoto on May 30, 1979, while he was still at his other company, Irem.
Japan Capsule Computers
In May 1981, Japan Capsule Computers was founded.
Both Japan Capsule Computers and IRM were established to manufacture and sell electronic game machines.
Sambai Co. Ltd.
IRM and Japan Capsule Computers were combined and renamed Sambai Co., Ltd. in September 1981.
Capcom Co., Ltd.
In 1983, Kenzo Tsujimoto was forced out of Irem and on June 11, 1983, he formed Capcom Co. Ltd., with the intention of taking over the internal sales department of Sambai.
The name of Capcom was a clipped compound formed from the name of Capsule Computers.
Merger of Capcom and Sambai
In January 1989, Capcom Co., Ltd. merged with Sambai Co., Ltd., and the resulting company retained the name Capcom Co., Ltd.
Retail Capcom games owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Release | System | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles | 2021 | Switch | Switch: April 17, 2022 | Contained The Great Ace Attorney 1 and 2. The WEC Museum owns the Switch version. |
| The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures | 2021 | Switch | Switch: April 17, 2022 | High-definition Switch remake of the 2015 game. |
| The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve | 2021 | Switch | Switch: April 17, 2022 | High-definition Switch remake of the 2017 game. |
| Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law | 2008 | Wii | Wii: December 25, 2008 | Co-developed with High Voltage Software. |
| Mega Man Legacy Collection | 2015 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | Contained Mega Man 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The WEC Museum owns the Switch version. |
| Mega Man | 1987 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | An emulated NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 2 | 1988 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | An emulated NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 3 | 1990 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | An emulated NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 4 | 1991 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | An emulated NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 5 | 1992 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | An emulated NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 6 | 1993 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | The NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 | 2015 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 7, 2019 | Contained Mega Man 7, 8, 9, and 10. |
| Mega Man 7 | 1995 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 7, 2019 | An emulated SNES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for the Xbox One. |
| Mega Man 8 | 1996 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 7, 2019 | An emulated PS1 version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for the Xbox One. |
| Mega Man 9 | 2008 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 4, 2019 | A port of the 2008 game is on Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for the Xbox One. |
| Mega Man 10 | 2010 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 4, 2019 | A port of the 2010 game is on Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for the Xbox One. |
| Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2 | 2018 | PS4 | PS4: June 3, 2017 | Contained Mega Man 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The WEC Museum owns the Switch version. |
| Mega Man X | 1993 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | An emulated version of the SNES version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X2 | 1994 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | An emulated version of the SNES version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X3 | 1995 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | An emulated version of the SNES version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X4 | 1997 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | An emulated version of the PS1 version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X5 | 2000 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | An emulated version of the PS1 version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X6 | 2001 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | An emulated version of the PS1 version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X7 | 2003 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | A port of the 2003 game is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X8 | 2004 | PS4 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | A port of the 2004 game is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for the PS4. |
| Street Fighter Series | 1994 | DOS | DOS: November 10, 2019 | Contained DOS versions of Street Fighter and Street Fighter II. Also included the DOS-only Mega Man and Mega Man 3 by Rozner Labs. |
| Street Fighter | 1987 | DOS | DOS: November 10, 2019 | Capcom arcade game ported to DOS by Micro Talent and Rozner Labs. It is on the Street Fighter Series CD-ROM. |
| Street Fighter II | 1991 | DOS | DOS: November 10, 2019 | Capcom arcade game ported to DOS by Micro Talent and Rozner Labs. It is on the Street Fighter Series CD-ROM. |
Digital Capcom games owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Release | System | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bionic Commando | 2009 | Windows | Windows: May 26, 2018 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Mega Man 10 | 2010 | Xbox 360 | Xbox 360: March 31, 2010 | On Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. |
| Resident Evil 0 | 2016 | Windows | Windows: May 26, 2018 | Windows HD version of 2002 game via Steam. |
| Resident Evil | 2015 | Windows | Windows: May 26, 2018 | Windows HD version of 1996 game via Steam. |
| Resident Evil 2 | 2019 | Windows | Windows: May 26, 2018 | Windows HD version of 1998 game via Steam. |
| Resident Evil 3 | 2020 | Windows | Windows: May 26, 2018 | Windows HD version of 1999 game via Steam. |
| Resident Evil 4 | 2014 | Windows | Windows: May 26, 2018 | Windows HD version of 2005 game via Steam. |
| Resident Evil 5 | 2009 | Windows | Windows: October 21, 2021 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Resident Evil 6 | 2012 | Windows | Windows: October 21, 2021 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | 2017 | Windows | Windows: October 21, 2021 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City | 2012 | Windows | Windows: October 21, 2021 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Resident Evil Revelations | 2013 | Windows | Windows: November 16, 2018 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Street Fighter V | 2016 | Windows | Windows: April 11, 2020 | On Windows via Steam. |
| Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers | 2017 | Switch | Windows: January 31, 2018 | On Switch via Nintendo eShop. |
Emulated Capcom games owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Release | System | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 1984 | Arcade NES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The NES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| 1943: The Battle of Midway | 1987 | Arcade NES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The NES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Aladdin | 1993 | SNES | Windows: February 17, 2022 | The SNES version is on Disney Classic Games Collection for Windows. |
| Armored Warriors | 1994 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The Arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Bionic Commando | 1987 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The Arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Bionic Commando | 1988 | NES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 Generations II: July 4, 2020 |
The NES version is on the Super Retro Cade, the Retro-Bit Generations I and II. |
| Breath of Fire IV | 2000 | PS1 | PS3: May 22, 2015 | The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation 3. |
| Captain Commando | 1991 | Arcade SNES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The SNES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers | 1990 | NES | PS4: June 4, 2017 | The NES version is on The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS4. |
| Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 | 1994 | NES | PS4: June 4, 2017 | The NES version is on The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS4. |
| Code Name: Viper | 1985 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | Co-developed with Arc System Works. The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Commando | 1985 | Arcade NES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The NES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Darkwing Duck | 1992 | NES | PS4: June 4, 2017 | The NES version is on The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS4. |
| Dino Crisis | 1999 | PS1 | PS3: May 22, 2015 | The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation 3. |
| Dino Crisis 2 | 2000 | PS1 | PS3: May 22, 2015 | The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation 3. |
| DuckTales | 1989 | NES | PS4: June 4, 2017 | The NES version is on The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS4. |
| DuckTales 2 | 1993 | NES | PS4: June 4, 2017 | The NES version is on The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS4. |
| Exed Exes | 1985 | Arcade NES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The NES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Final Fight | 1989 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The Arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Final Fight 2 | 1993 | SNES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The SNES version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Final Fight 3 | 1995 | SNES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The SNES version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Forgotten Worlds | 1988 | Arcade Genesis |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The Genesis version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Ghosts 'n Goblins | 1985 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Ghouls 'n Ghosts | 1988 | Arcade Genesis |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The Genesis version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Gun.Smoke | 1985 | Arcade NES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The NES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Knights of the Round | 1991 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 Generations II: July 4, 2020 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade, the Retro-Bit Generations I and II. |
| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages | 2001 | GBC | New 3DS: December 1, 2017 | Co-developed with Flagship. The Game Boy Color version is on the New Nintendo 3DS. |
| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons | 2001 | GBC | New 3DS: December 1, 2017 | Co-developed with Flagship. The Game Boy Color version is on the New Nintendo 3DS. |
| Legendary Wings | 1986 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Mega Man | 1987 | NES | PS4: June 3, 2017 NES Classic: June 22, 2017 FC Mini: August 10, 2017 Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 |
The NES version is on NES Classic Edition, Super Retro Cade, and Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. The Famicom version is on the Famicom Mini. |
| Mega Man 2 | 1988 | NES | PS4: June 3, 2017 | The NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 3 | 1990 | NES | PS4: June 3, 2017 Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 |
The NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4 and Super Retro Cade. |
| Mega Man 4 | 1991 | NES | PS4: June 3, 2017 | The NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 5 | 1992 | NES | PS4: June 3, 2017 | The NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 6 | 1993 | NES | PS4: June 3, 2017 | The NES version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man 7 | 1995 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 7, 2019 | The PS1 version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for the Xbox One. |
| Mega Man 8 | 1996 | Xbox One | Xbox One: November 7, 2019 | The PS1 version is on Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 for the Xbox One. |
| Mega Man: The Wily Wars | 1994 | Genesis | Genesis Mini: May 4, 2019 | Contains a 16-bit remake of Mega Man 1, 2, and 3, and an exclusive game mode titled Wily's Tower. The Genesis version is on the Sega Genesis Mini. |
| Mega Man X | 1993 | SNES | SF Mini: October 31, 2017 SNES Classic: March 16, 2018 PS4: November 11, 2019 |
The SNES version is on the SNES Classic Edition and Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. The Super Famicom version is on the Super Famicom Mini. |
| Mega Man X2 | 1994 | SNES | PS4: November 11, 2019 | The SNES version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X3 | 1995 | SNES | PS4: November 11, 2019 | The SNES version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X4 | 1997 | PS1 | PS3: May 22, 2015 PS4: November 11, 2019 |
The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation 3 and on Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X5 | 2000 | PS1 | PS3: May 22, 2015 PS4: November 11, 2019 |
The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation 3 and on Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for the PS4. |
| Mega Man X6 | 2001 | PS1 | PS4: November 11, 2019 | The PlayStation version is on Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for the PS4. |
| Mega Twins | 1990 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Mercs | 1990 | Arcade Genesis |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 |
The arcade and Genesis versions are on the Super Retro Cade. The Genesis version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Pirate Ship Higemaru | 1987 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 Generations II: July 4, 2020 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade, the Retro-Bit Generations I and II. |
| Resident Evil: Director's Cut | 1997 | PS1 | PS Classic: December 5, 2018 | The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation Classic. |
| Section Z | 1987 | NES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The NES version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Side Arms | 1986 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| SonSon | 1984 | Arcade NES |
Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 Generations II: July 4, 2020 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. The NES version is on the Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Street Fighter | 1987 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 Generations II: July 4, 2020 Switch: April 19, 2020 |
The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight | 1990 | NES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The NES version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams | 1995 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter Alpha 2 | 1996 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter Alpha 3 | 1998 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter II | 1991 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter II: Champion Edition | 1992 | Genesis Arcade |
Genesis Mini: May 4, 2019 Switch: April 19, 2020 |
The Genesis version is on the Sega Genesis Mini. The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting | 1992 | SNES Arcade |
SNES Classic: March 16, 2018 Switch: April 19, 2020 |
The SNES version is on the SNES Classic Edition. The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter III: New Generation | 1997 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact | 1997 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike | 1999 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Strider | 1989 | Arcade Genesis |
Genesis Mini: May 4, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 MD Mini: June 7, 2021 |
The Genesis version is on the Sega Genesis Mini. The Mega Drive version is on the Mega Drive Mini. The Arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Strider | 1989 | NES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The NES version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts | 1991 | SNES | SF Mini: October 31, 2017 SNES Classic: March 16, 2018 Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 |
The Super Famicom version is on the Super Famicom Mini. The SNES version is on the SNES Classic Edition, Super Retro Cade, and Retro-Bit Generations. |
| Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo | 1996 | PS1 | PS Classic: December 5, 2018 | The PlayStation version is on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Classic. |
| Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers | 1993 | SNES Arcade |
SF Mini: October 31, 2017 Switch: April 19, 2020 |
The Super Famicom version is on the Super Famicom Mini. The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Super Street Fighter II: The Tournament Battle | 1993 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| Super Street Fighter II Turbo | 1994 | Arcade | Switch: April 19, 2020 | The arcade version is on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection for Switch. |
| TaleSpin | 1991 | NES | PS4: June 4, 2017 | The NES version is on The Disney Afternoon Collection for PS4. |
| Three Wonders | 1991 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The Arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Trojan | 1986 | NES | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 | The NES version is on the Super Retro Cade. |
| Varth: Operation Thunderstorm | 1992 | Arcade | Super Retro Cade: June 19, 2019 Generations: October 13, 2019 Generations II: July 4, 2020 |
The arcade version is on the Super Retro Cade, the Retro-Bit Generations I and II. |
