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Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1)
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- Console
- Arcade
- Release
- 1994
- Players
- 2P sim
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
About Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1)
Taito Corporation provides three distinct ways to play, including a faithful recreation of the 1978 original that simulates the classic colored plastic overlay. Players can engage in simultaneous split-screen combat via the Versus mode or tackle other gameplay variations to defend against descending alien formations.
Player layout in our catalog: 2P sim.
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Open Play on this page to start Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1). Keyboard, USB/Bluetooth pads, and the on-screen touch gamepad all work inside the emulator bar. Save states and fullscreen live on that same bar so you can pause mid-session and resume later.
Cabinet dossier
Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1) is filed in our catalog as a 1994 release.
Player layout on this cabinet: 2P sim.
Genre tags on Classic Arcade Games: Shooter.
Credit line lists Taito Corporation as developer.
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Nearby cabinets you may also open from this hall (each on its own play page):Return of the Invaders, Space Invaders '95: The Attack Of Lunar Loonies (Ver 2.5O 1995/06/14), Space Invaders II (Midway, cocktail), Space Invaders / Space Invaders M, Space Invaders Part II (Taito, bigger ROMs), Space King 2, Super Space Invaders '91 (World, Rev 1), Space Invaders Multigame (M8.03D), unknown 'Space Invaders' gambling game (set 1), Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk Extra Version (Ver 2.7J 1995/03/06) (Official Hack), Galactic Storm (Japan), Gekirindan (Ver 2.3O 1995/09/21)
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Same series
Return of the Invaders · Space Invaders '95: The Attack Of Lunar Loonies (Ver 2.5O 1995/06/14) · Space Invaders II (Midway, cocktail) · Space Invaders / Space Invaders M · Space Invaders Part II (Taito, bigger ROMs) · Space King 2 · Super Space Invaders '91 (World, Rev 1) · Space Invaders Multigame (M8.03D) · unknown 'Space Invaders' gambling game (set 1)
Same genre
Return of the Invaders · Space Invaders '95: The Attack Of Lunar Loonies (Ver 2.5O 1995/06/14) · Space Invaders II (Midway, cocktail) · Space Invaders / Space Invaders M · Space Invaders Part II (Taito, bigger ROMs) · Space King 2 · Super Space Invaders '91 (World, Rev 1) · Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk Extra Version (Ver 2.7J 1995/03/06) (Official Hack) · Galactic Storm (Japan) · Gekirindan (Ver 2.3O 1995/09/21) · Gunbuster (World) · Ryu Jin (Japan, ET910000B PCB)
Same studio
Return of the Invaders · Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk Extra Version (Ver 2.7J 1995/03/06) (Official Hack) · Galactic Storm (Japan) · Gekirindan (Ver 2.3O 1995/09/21) · Gunbuster (World) · Ryu Jin (Japan, ET910000B PCB) · Asuka & Asuka (World) · Bio Attack · Chuka Taisen (World) (P0-028-A PCB) · Enforce (World) · Exzisus (Japan, dedicated) · Frog & Spiders (bootleg?)
How to play Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1) online
- Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start.
- USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
- On phones, open the on-screen pad from the emulator bar; rotate sits next to fullscreen.
- Save states, load, volume, and fullscreen stay on the emulator bar between credits.
Studio notes — Taito Corporation
Taito Corporation appears on this cabinet’s credit line. Browse more titles from the same studio on the developer shelf, or stay on this page and try the next cabinets in the same hall.
Return of the Invaders · Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk Extra Version (Ver 2.7J 1995/03/06) (Official Hack) · Galactic Storm (Japan) · Gekirindan (Ver 2.3O 1995/09/21) · Gunbuster (World) · Ryu Jin (Japan, ET910000B PCB) · Asuka & Asuka (World) · Bio Attack
Questions about Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1)
Can I play Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1) free in a browser?
Yes. Classic Arcade Games hosts Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1) as a Arcade cabinet you can start on this page. The emulator loads in the browser; you do not need to install a separate app.
What controls does Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1) support?
Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start. USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
Are there other games in the same series as Space Invaders DX (US, v2.1)?
Yes — related series cabinets on this site include Return of the Invaders, Space Invaders '95: The Attack Of Lunar Loonies (Ver 2.5O 1995/06/14), Space Invaders II (Midway, cocktail), Space Invaders / Space Invaders M, Space Invaders Part II (Taito, bigger ROMs), Space King 2, Super Space Invaders '91 (World, Rev 1), Space Invaders Multigame (M8.03D). Each has its own play page with the same browser emulator path.
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