Street Fighter Alpha pummels PSN

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Aug 12, 2008 11:19 am PT

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 PT

    Just bought this game to hold me over till SF4

  • elden4

    Posted Sep 20, 2008 1:38 pm PT

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

  • Mikal619

    Posted Aug 25, 2008 4:47 pm PT

    Does anyone know if it will have online play?

  • azafirster

    Posted Aug 17, 2008 5:54 pm PT

    Alright.... Yeah finally

  • bigmouthkid

    Posted Aug 15, 2008 8:20 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

    BTW nice Thundercats icon.

  • clawboy

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 4:29 pm PT

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

  • LOmarG

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 12:39 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • Franzkill

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 12:42 am PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • shinmew

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 7:24 pm PT

    "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 PT

    im gonna buy it

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