– Play against others locally by choosing the Player vs. Player option from the Versus mode menu
– The mode is compatible with download play
– Create a lobby to start a local play match
– Choose the round count, battle time limit, other variables
– Other players will be able to enter the lobby to join the fight
– Comment must be chosen from a preset list
– Comment, rank, and BP will be displayed in the pre-fight versus splash screen
– Custom match for Internet play: Choose round count, time limit, areas, opponent strength, control type
– Control type option most likely for those who don’t want to play against players using the touch screen control system
– After you enter a friend code, the player against whom you fought in local or internet versus is added to your friend list
– Earn battle points by winning in either internet or local versus play
– Battle points shared between the two modes
– Arcade challenge: Adjust control type, 3D mode, time limit, and round count
– Seems as though you can set challenges to be exclusively local or internet based
– Play Data option on the main menu features: “Player Code,” “Character Code,” “Medal List,” “Friend List” and “Nickname”
– Medal List shows medals that you’ve earned so far
Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!