Resident Evil 2: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Resident Evil 2, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Dual Shock Ver. | PS1 (NA) | PS1 (JP) | Nintendo 64 | PC 1999 | Dreamcast | game.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Difficulty | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Version differences
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ContentDual Shock Ver.
The Dual Shock Ver. added analog control and vibration, the unlockable Extreme Battle minigame and a Rookie mode with a powerful infinite-ammo weapon; the Japanese release also gained a 'U.S.A. Version' difficulty setting.1
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DifficultyPS1 (NA)PS1 (JP)
The North American release was made harder than the Japanese one to discourage short rentals, and its more violent game-over screens were left out of the Japanese version.1
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ContentNintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 port fits the game on a cartridge with compressed video and adds 16 'Ex Files', a random item mode, adjustable violence and blood color, and Dolby Surround, but leaves out Extreme Battle.1
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GraphicsPC 1999
The Windows version keeps the Dual Shock additions and adds a data gallery, higher-resolution options and an Arrange mode with North American difficulty.2
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ContentDreamcast
The Dreamcast version builds on the PC release and shows the character's condition on the VMU; the Japanese 'Value Plus' edition came with a Code: Veronica demo.1
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Contentgame.com
The black-and-white game.com version covers only Leon's scenario.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13