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Unlocking Ein and Random Select
To unlock Ein from Dead Or Alive 2, finish Story Mode with every character. After the final credits roll (save the game byentering and exiting the Options Menu) go into Survival Mode with Hayate and play so you can put your name in the rankings (minimum three victories). While at the ranking screen, enter EIN as the name. You will unlock Ein playable in every mode except Story Mode, and youll also unlock a Random Character Select feature.


Unlocking Costumes
Almost every character has an alternate color to one of their costumes and a few have a hidden costume. Here they are:

Kasumi:

Kasumi has different hairstyles depending on what button you press at the character select screen. For her normal ponytail press A, for a braided ponytail press X, and for her hair to be unbound, press Y. To unlock Kasumis hidden costume, complete all the exercises with all the normal characters in Sparring Mode.

Hayabusa:

While selecting Costume 2, press X for the White "Storm Shadow" version of Hayabusas ninja outfit.

Hitomi:

While selecting Costume 1, press X. Hitomi will take off her jacket to reveal her tanktop.

Zack:

To get Zacks hidden costume, get 20 wins in survival mode with Zack.

Brad Wong:

While select Costume 2, press X for a reddish version of his outfit.

Tina:

While selecting Costume 1, press X to see Tina where a green top and leopard print pants.

Bass:

While selecting Costume 2, press X for a shirtless Bass.

Leon:

While selecting Costume 1, press X for a shirtless, bandolier wearing Leon.

Bayman:
While selecting Costume 1, press X for a blue beret, non-vest wearing Bayman

Jann Lee:

While selecting Costume 1, press X to see Jann Lee wearing black pants and yellow shoes. Also, while selecting Costume 2, press X for a yellow version of this kung fu outfit. (The following has been submitted by Count3rGeko
: To get Jann Lees bouncer costume, play survival mode and pick up a silver Xbox after defeating someone. Note: This may take several tries.)

Lei Fang:

Lei Fang has three different versions of her Costume 1. For a white version press Y, for a blue version press X, and for a black version hold the L Trigger and press X, Y, or A.

Christie:

While selecting Costume 2, press X for a purple version of Christies suit.

Helena:

While selecting Costume 2, press X for a black version of Helenas dress.

Hayate:

While selecting Costume 2, press X for a green version of Hayates ninja outfit.

Ayane:

While selecting Costume 2, press X for a white version of Ayanes dress.

Ein:

To get Eins hidden costume, finish Time Attack with Ein in under six minutes (totalling eight battles).


Unlockable: Kasumis Extra Costume
For Kasumis hidden costume, beat her sparring mode exercise.


Unlockable: Tinas 3rd Costume
Make sure you play survival mode with her character until a silver X-Box appears from a defeated player. Go collect it and the costume will become unlocked.

Unlockable: Hayates 3rd Costume
You must play survival with him until a silver X-Box appears from a defeated body. Go and pick it up and the 3rd costume will become selectable.