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Street Fighter Alpha pummels PSN

Capcom's original PlayStation fighter hurricane kicks to Sony's online store as a PSOne Classic this Thursday.

Thanks to a rating in the Entertainment Software Rating Board's database, it isn't exactly a surprise that Capcom will be rereleasing Street Fighter Alpha as PlayStation Classic through its online store. What is surprising, however, is the amount of time that has passed since that initial spot back in January.

Today, Capcom confirmed by way of its official blog that Street Fighter Alpha will be available for purchase on the PlayStation Network this Thursday. While the gamemaker did not reveal pricing information, original PlayStation games rereleased through the PSN typically sell for $5.99. As with other PSOne Classics, Street Fighter Alpha can be played on both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.

Originally released for the PS in 1995, Street Fighter Alpha represented the first major break from the established Street Fighter 2 formula. Most notably, the game featured a distinctive, anime-inspired art style, new animations, and a super combo attack system.

The Street Fighter franchise has been a focal point of Capcom's recent revival of its classic franchises. In addition to the as-yet-undated release of Street Fighter IV for the Xbox 360 and PS3, Capcom will debut the overhauled Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for Sony and Microsoft's online storefronts later this year.

79 Comments

  • ajw4pc

    Posted Jan 8, 2009 12:35 pm GMT

    Just bought this game to hold me over till SF4

  • elden4

    Posted Sep 20, 2008 1:38 pm GMT

    Better than street fighter alpha I ' mlooking for hd remix!

  • Mikal619

    Posted Aug 25, 2008 4:47 pm GMT

    Does anyone know if it will have online play?

  • azafirster

    Posted Aug 17, 2008 5:54 pm GMT

    Alright.... Yeah finally

  • bigmouthkid

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 8:20 pm GMT

    I hope they get the rest of the alpha games out. I used to own all 3, including EX

  • combatsoldier

    Posted Aug 14, 2008 2:03 am GMT

    This is great news. I am shocked that it is a psn exclusive. That is impressive. I will most definitely be buying this.

  • shabulia

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 10:24 pm GMT

    This would be better news if it were Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold or Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. I know I'm not getting the first Street Fighter Alpha when I have Street Fighter Alpha 3 on my PSP.

  • TheArcade

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 4:44 pm GMT

    If you ink got it, get it. It's good stuff!

    BTW nice Thundercats icon.

  • clawboy

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 4:29 pm GMT

    For only $5.99 I can't pass that up.

  • LOmarG

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 12:39 pm GMT

    I don't really care much for these PS1 games on PSN. They are exact emulations of the originals with no added content. One's better off digging up the original disc. That way you can play it on PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP via Remote Play. Now, if they were to add on online play like they did with Mortal Kombat II, that may be worthwhile.

  • condemned100

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 11:40 am GMT

    Anyone who wanted Street Fighter Alpha already has it. I don't think this is necessary to be released on PSN. It's pointless.

  • TheArcade

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 10:08 am GMT

    As stated before Anthologies has the clear advantage in my opinion. To me there is nothing wrong with comparing the older Alpha titles to the newest version because I like all of them. Each one on a unique system be it Sega or Sony.

    Tis' true the Saturn joystick was a sharp controller tool for button command inputs but it's been a while since I've picked up one of those. I know they came out with a Saturn type controller for the PS2 and it looked just like the original. Think it came with the Darkstalkers Collection.

  • garland51

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 8:12 am GMT

    Um, shinmew, Alpha Anthology had both versions of Alpha 3 in. You just got to beat the 1st version of Alpha 3 once, then go back to Alpha 3, hold select, & push either the start or the X button for the other version.

    By the way, I still have a Saturn & a Dreamcast.

  • zeke2040

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 7:47 am GMT

    i have all the copy's of this game, even on my psp, i'll get it for the ps3 to fool around..lol good work sony!

  • swedboy2000

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 2:45 am GMT

    Hey did you try the Street Fighter Alpha NES but its PS2.

  • Franzkill

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 12:42 am GMT

    First of all @SPD:

    Not sure if you read properly but they are releasing Street Fighter Alpha which is the first game in the series and not Street Fighter Alpha 3.

    Second of all the Sega Saturn controller was and still is the most efficient way to play 2D fighters. Heck I still have Darkstalkers and Alpha 2 packed away somewhere.

    Mind you its a shame that the Saturn version of Alpha 3 never got released overshores. Personally I found that to be the best version next to the DC one.

  • SPD_WeBmAsTaH

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 9:07 pm GMT

    Alpha 3 MAX is on the PSP lol, you don't need it anymore since it's already out. Just go and buy it at any videogame store. I have it as well.

  • rulo_rezn0r

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 8:52 pm GMT

    thats great
    but pls, we want the psp version of alpha 3

  • shinmew

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 7:24 pm GMT

    "I think it met it's match once Anthologies, hit the PS2."
    ?
    Yeah, and HOW many years and incarnations did we see between then? Anthology was not half the game Alpha 3 on Dreamcast was. Yeah, it had Alpha 1 and 2, but 3 wall the bare bones version. Since you seem to want to compare apples and oranges here, I'd figure I'd do the same for you. If you are going to compare one game to another, would it not be wise to stick to the generation of that era? Comparing a PS2 game to a Saturn is a bit pointless.

  • GatCloudX

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 7:20 pm GMT

    im gonna buy it

  • kokidkane

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 6:40 pm GMT

    I will buy it thanks cant wait..

  • TheArcade

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 6:20 pm GMT

    Yeah but not by much. Though it may have been slightly better than Street Fighter Zero on PSX I think it met it's match once Anothologies hit the PS2.

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 6:14 pm GMT

    My brother has a Saturn.
    He admits Saturn version was far better and he played both versions too.
    And he's mostly a Playstation gamer (not a fanboy though).

  • TheArcade

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 6:04 pm GMT

    God I thought I was the only one who still has a Saturn after all these years.

  • IsmirZone

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 5:22 pm GMT

    Tranceplant ... That is a true statement. The Sega Saturn version is the best one and as so for Alpha 2. People can say all they want but that is a fact like it or not. I have the Saturn and PlayStation versions and I was convinced.

  • IsmirZone

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 5:19 pm GMT

    Cool but they should have relesed all Alpha games at one.

  • SearchBomber

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 5:11 pm GMT

    Alpha 1?! What a ripoff.

  • Loucetios

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 4:37 pm GMT

    Ted_Zanarukando

    lazy port? its a standard Ps1 Classic, which always have top notch emulation, what were you expecting? its not a remake like BC:RA

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 4:33 pm GMT

    Saturn version was clearly better. No offense to Playstation fans... it's the truth. See for yourself...

    But as a 360 owner, i'll still wait for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.

  • Ted_Zanarukando

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 4:23 pm GMT

    It looks like it is going to be a lazy port. I do not like lazy ports from antique platforms on HD platforms. I will not be giving up on Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. I would like an HD remake of Mega Man I-VI, not a lazy port as in MMAC on the GameCube.

  • rock4cash

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 3:53 pm GMT

    "Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix" or as it's otherwise known, Street Fighter 2.

  • ivanfred

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 3:50 pm GMT

    Denji: Yet, if they were to release the Marvel vs Street Fighter games, then that's something I would buy.
    ============================
    I think a lot of other people would buy it too. A used copy is 95 dollars.

  • Berlin17

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 3:49 pm GMT

    I want Third Strike on PSP!

  • ctg867

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 3:17 pm GMT

    Well that's good. Finally some more PS1 games.

  • ItsEvolution

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 3:09 pm GMT

    No online = no thanks. I'll keep my copy of SFA3 Max for the PSP instead.

  • AlphaZ3r0

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:57 pm GMT

    Talk about pointless, Alpha 1 was the worst SFA, and the port of it for PS1 wasn't even arcade perfect. Why are they even bothering with this?

  • jack00

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:55 pm GMT

    Man i'm pissed, i just bought street fighter alpha anthology for 24$ on amazon like 4 days ago...

  • keyroon

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:52 pm GMT

    I don't think it has any online play because its a straight port of the original ps1 game.

  • steveguttenberg

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:52 pm GMT

    Hey, how about the arcade version instead?

  • DarkSan00

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:25 pm GMT

    they should add more games

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:16 pm GMT

    Eh, I'd rather see rare games come out like the PS1 Suikoden games or Dragon Warrior 7... beats paying like $30-$50 for a game that came out before some of these Gamespotters were even born, lol.

  • Loucetios

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:13 pm GMT

    I think its great that Ps1 Classics are playable on both the ps3 and PsP, just transfer a saved file and you can take the game on the go. Really makes the price worth it so its playable on both consoles. Now if only more games supported remote play

  • ocdog45

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:11 pm GMT

    good game. don't know if i will download it.

  • ps3thabest

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:06 pm GMT

    cant wait

  • ps3thabest

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 2:06 pm GMT

    cant wait

  • gayguy

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 1:57 pm GMT

    sorry already given up on SSFT HD remix. I'll just buy SF4

  • i-rock-socks

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 1:57 pm GMT

    i still have it for the ps1, but playing on the psp does sound good

  • jamestillett

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 1:54 pm GMT

    What about Streetf-fighter third strike being upload not much point of downloading if you own the street fighter Alpha anthology on the Ps2 Which looks twice as good (and runs with no issues) on the Ps3 or a HD remix of Capcom vs Snk i think capcom have upload the orginal street-fighter one two many times

  • ShadowOfKratos

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 1:47 pm GMT

    yeah, this guy Tom Magrino really said it, it's a real surprise it took this long...
    anyway     (hint: PC + Sixaxis + Read Only **Cough**)
    (remember, I din't say nothin', ok...)

  • AzelKosMos

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 1:40 pm GMT

    I may even download it...even though I have played it before and will be getting SFIV...

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