For the upcoming Virtual On Force for Xbox 360, Sega will include an “EX Option” to ease new players into the game or to help continuing players overcome difficult enemies. It seems to raise the player’s damage output and lower damage intake, which will be shown in the included screens. Like beginner mode for most games, however, it could become too much of a crutch and may take away from the game’s true enjoyment.

The first picture has EX Option off and the second shows the damage with it on. Notice the damage increase on the enemy's health bar, displayed as the orange bar on top.

Notice the damage the player, who is represented by the green bar, takes in the second picture, which has EX Option on. Certainly leaves more room for error to say the least.

[Source: GAME Watch]