First hit select and go to "Control Setup". Now make sure the game is in ABC Mode. At the title screen highlight "Options". Now press & hold A+B+C. In the options screen continue holding B & C, release only A. Configure the game however you like. Now only press the Start button to confirm all choices until you reach the character select screen. (don't forget to continue holding B & C the entire time) If you look in the lower right hand corner of the character select screen the Credits should now say 8 instead of 3.