"Arch Rivals" allows players to select from a variety of fictional teams (although arcade operators can change the team names to reflect real ones) and players. One playable character, "Tyrone" was also featured in the animated "Power Team" segments of the television series "Video Power". Home versions of the game were released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as well as the Game Gear. Emulated versions of the game were included in the compilations "Midway Arcade Treasures 2", "Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition", and "Midway Arcade Origins".