How to Unlock Akuma as an Opponent

• 1). Play through "Arcade" mode, beating every regular without being defeated (or having to select "Continue").
  
  
• 2). Play until you reach the final boss, M. Bison, within 20 minutes. If successful, Akuma will replace M. Bison before the match begins.
  
  
• 3). Defeat Akuma to win the game.
  
  

How to Play as Akuma in Classic Mode

• 1). Access the character-selection screen in "Classic" mode.
  
  
• 2). Move the cursor to highlight each of the following characters for two seconds or more: Ryu, T. Hawk, Guile, Cammy and Ryu.
  
  
• 3). Press "Start" and each "Punch" button quickly, while highlighting Ryu. His image should change to that of Akuma.
  
  

How to Play as Akuma in Arcade or Versus Mode

• 1). Select "Arcade" or "Versus" mode from the menu screen.
  
  
• 2). Go to the character-selection screen and highlight Guile (in "Arcade") or E. Honda (in "Versus"), and move the cursor up to reveal the option to select Akuma.
  
  
• 3). Select Akuma and begin playing.