Double Dragon

Shop Double Dragon t shirts inspired by one of the most iconic retro gaming franchises of all time. This collection brings together video game t shirts that capture the spirit of arcade action, classic side-scrolling combat, and fan-favorite artwork from the Double Dragon series.

Whether you grew up on the arcade cabinet or discovered the games later, these geek t shirts are a bold way to show off your love for 80s gaming and cult classic style. Browse the full Double Dragon collection for standout designs featuring memorable scenes, characters, and vintage game visuals.

Double Dragon

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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon arcade poster design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Poster

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Poster
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon DD The Revenge Screen design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD The Revenge Screen

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD The Revenge Screen
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon Vintage Logo arcade design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Vintage Logo

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Vintage Logo
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon DD Screen arcade design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD Screen

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD Screen
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  • White Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon III 1990 design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD III

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD III
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon II The Revenge 1988 design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD II The Revenge

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD II The Revenge
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon Game Screens collage design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Game Screens

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Game Screens
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon IV 2017 design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD IV

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - DD IV
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  • Black Double Dragon t-shirt featuring Double Dragon Two Fighters design

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Two Fighters

    Double Dragon T-Shirt - Two Fighters
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Questions

Who made Double Dragon and when did it come out?
Technos Japan created Double Dragon in 1987, with development led by Yoshihisa Kishimoto. It started life as an arcade game before spreading to home consoles.
Where did the name Double Dragon come from?
The name references both the two-player co-op gameplay and Bruce Lee’s 1973 film Enter the Dragon.
Was Double Dragon connected to any earlier game?
Yes. It was a spiritual successor to Kishimoto’s 1986 beat ’em up Nekketsu Koha Kunio-kun, which was released in the West as Renegade.
Who are the two heroes?
Brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee, who fight through the Black Warriors gang to rescue Marian. The names Billy and Jimmy Lee were given to the protagonists in the Famicom and NES port.
What was so special about the gameplay?
It introduced a continuous side-scrolling world across four stages with cooperative two-player action, weapon pickups, and cutscenes, helping define the beat ’em up genre.
Is it true the two players have to fight each other?
Reportedly yes. If both players beat the game together, they are forced to fight each other over Marian at the end.
How well did Double Dragon do in arcades?
It was reportedly Japan’s third highest-grossing table arcade game of 1987 and America’s highest-grossing dedicated arcade game for 1988 and 1989.
How many arcade cabinets did it sell?
Taito reportedly sold over 10,000 arcade cabinets in Japan, with over 80% of U.S. operators adopting the game.
Did the NES version change the story?
Yes. Tradewest’s NES port, released in June 1988, made Jimmy the antagonist and leader of the Black Warriors instead of Billy’s ally.
Why did the NES version feel different to play?
The NES port swapped the arcade’s co-op for alternating play, could only show two identical enemies on screen at once, and lacked the arcade’s full weapon variety.
Who composed the music?
Kazunaka Yamane created the soundtrack. An arranged album called Original Sound of Double Dragon was released on February 21, 1988, on Apollon Records.
Did Double Dragon win any awards?
Electronic Gaming Monthly named it Game of the Year for 1988, and it is credited with ushering in a golden age for the beat ’em up genre.