Ultra Street Fighter IV -- Decapre Bump!

yeah, i'm with you guys about it being a slow year...unless i'm forgetting something or a sleeper hit comes along, this is all that's on my plate this year:

• street fighter IV
• killzone 2
• resident evil 5
• nba 2k10
• rock band - beatles edition

and i'm throwing in tekken 6 and the new halo co-op title in the "maybe" bin...i bought 3 times as many games last year...

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So it's released on the 17th right? Right?! The exact day, not the day after??! Sorry for the outburst, but I feel like I need to get this game as soon as possible! :? Another day without SF4 is another day I get crazier........

Phantom_Leo

Someone restrain this man!

Hate to be the one to tell you, but as far as I know, there WON'T be a street date (ironic, isn't it?) for Street Fighter, meaning it will be shipped on the 17th to be in stores on the 18th.

9 more days to go!

Sorry for bringing this back up, but getting back to Rose & Bison, I don't think that Rose is a Evil person.garland51

I've been clamoring for some impressions on the upcoming Mad Catz pads, and am hoping that someone will post some as soon as they get their hands on one. HiResDes

The pads work better than any previous 6-button fightpad out before.

The sides are rubberized so you can grip them very well.

I'd say width-wise it's about a total inch or so wider than a Dual Shock.

The surface is very flat and just wide enough apart so as to not have the digital pad movement interfere with button presses. It's very hard to describe, but the way the weight is distributed and how your hands sit, along with the rubberized grips, put your center of gravity for each hand just exactly where it is supposed to be in relation to the buttons and the pad.

The buttons are about 1/3 bigger than the Dual Shock and seem to be ever so slightly convex; they give a little less resistance than the dual shocks, as they are not analog, but the resulting soft "click" sound let's you know you the button is definitely being pressed.

The d-pad is circular and floats; you can choose analog or digital movement with it (and choose between it being the left stick or right stick, IF you ever decide to use this with another game... why?)... The floating d-pad lends itself sooo well to the rotational movements in the game that the dual shock and the 360 pads are left not even being a viable option.

The PS3 are wireless and come with a thumb-drive-sized dongle that plugs into your usb port. The 360 are wired.

Not too heavy, not too light; the blending of the plastic and the rubber seems to make it a very good weight and more durable than I thought they would be.

The difference it's made for me, playing SF HD Remix, was immediate. Where I could get a Shouryuuken out 1 out of every 3 attempts. (Pathetic, I know.) Now I am doing Three and Four in a row without giving it a second thought.

I've never like Mad Catz products in the past, but this is a VERY well made controller!

If you aren't a stick player, you literally have NO OTHER OPTION, as you will not be able to keep up with the stick players and the fightpad crowds. The pecking order for people playing Street Fighter seriously is easily: Stick>FightPad>Dual Shock>360 Pad.

I CANNOT WAIT TO TRY SFIV FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH THIS PAD ! ! !

9. MORE. DAYS.

Tiger!

(Translation: Sagat's moves montage is now available in his profile!)

Thanks for that review, Leo.

I think I'm gonna pick up that sweet Ryu 360 pad!:D

I really want to get that Mad catz fight pad. Why is the 360 pad wired only though? :? I may have missed it, but what's the price? I was hoping to get a heavy duty arcade stick, but since money is tight I'll be lucky if I can get the pad. martialbullet

According to the Gaming-Age Review:

"Thanks to Microsoft's exorbitant licensing fees and proprietary Xbox 360 wireless controller code, it was not possible for Mad Catz to make a wireless Xbox 360 version. So the only option is a wired FightPad controller on that platform. In terms of wireless, in order to keep the cost as low as possible for the PS3 controller, they opted to utilize 2.4GHz RF wireless via an included dongle instead of Bluetooth."

The price of each is $39.99

Best Buy has the 360 FightPads available in-store now, though in short supply.

I have not seen a PS3 pad in ANY store yet.

That seems like a very good price. So the PS3 pad uses a USB port? Sounds reasonable.

I might just kick myself for this later on, but I'm getting it! So desperate for precise control........

For $40, I'd substitute the controller for a Hori stick. The stick will cost you the same price in retail. I actually can't play any fighters without a stick ever since I transitioned myself from controller to stick when VF5 came out. It's honestly hard as hell to go back and I don't think I'd ever do such a thing. I'm not knocking you for getting the pad because I think it makes one hell of a collectors item, especially since people are saying the damn things are hard to come by. I just think the stick is a lot more responsive than the controller.

On a side note, Phantom, what came out on VC today? I was looking for you usual thread but I can't seem to find it.

For $40, I'd substitute the controller for a Hori stick. The stick will cost you the same price in retail. I actually can't play any fighters without a stick ever since I transitioned myself from controller to stick when VF5 came out. It's honestly hard as hell to go back and I don't think I'd ever do such a thing. I'm not knocking you for getting the pad because I think it makes one hell of a collectors item, especially since people are saying the damn things are hard to come by. I just think the stick is a lot more responsive than the controller.

On a side note, Phantom, what came out on VC today? I was looking for you usual thread but I can't seem to find it.

Kreatzion

Since the days of the Six-Button Genesis controllers, I have been playing with pads over sticks and I don't think I'll ever be able to make the transition.

Its frightening though, now that I no longer have the Dual Shock as an excuse, I still suck compared to ten years ago! Ah well, the reflexes aren't quite what they used to be. :(

To answer your last question, Click here!

[My VC post isn't quite up to par this week, but that's due entirely to GS' great HTML quirkiness!]

I guess here is as good a place as any to put a tribute to one of the greatest Fighting Games of All Time ...that probably none of you played...!

Given a Score of 9.4 right here at GameSpot. It was this game: SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millenium that threw down the gauntlet and opened the door to two of the industries biggest fighting game developers finally having the chance to go at it.

Fighters clashed, mini-games ensued, but oddly enough no one side ever was declared a victor...

...except for the Gamers that got their hands on this masterpiece, that is!

Look at these pics and reminisce...

**Elderstake note of the little symbol at the lower right hand corner of the screen shots, and try NOT to smile!**

Phantom_Leo

That game was so awesome. I use to play it everytime I went on trips... Man why did I ever stop playing that game!? That alone made the Neo Geo Pocket worth owning.

It also showed that the Neo Geo Pocket thumbstick is still superior than anything Nintendo has ever put out.

Forgot to mention:

PS3 FightPads DO NOT have a rumble feature.

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8 more days 'til SF4 in the U.S. ! ! ! :D

I believe the sticks should finally be in today. I'll be picking mine up later today and give it a test with SFII HD Remix on the 360. Should be fun! Oh and for those wondering, I pre-ordered the standard edition stick. The tournament edition is too expensive and I don't want to do any kind of modifications or anything like that - just need it to play, that's all. Metamania

[QUOTE="Metamania"]I believe the sticks should finally be in today. I'll be picking mine up later today and give it a test with SFII HD Remix on the 360. Should be fun! Oh and for those wondering, I pre-ordered the standard edition stick. The tournament edition is too expensive and I don't want to do any kind of modifications or anything like that - just need it to play, that's all. King9999

Please check out the AWESOME Fei-Long moves montage in his profile.

Why do I love Fei-Long?

He reminds me of Bruce Lee.

Why do I love Bruce Lee?

He KICKED CHUCK NORRIS' ASS ! ! !

[The worst nightmare for a million bored internet fanboys who just won't let a tired joke die. Witness the brutality at 5:50. Why didn't the legend just die there? Why?]

I received my PS3 Hori Street Fighter IV stick today and it is package just like a PCB kit, complete with Bezel move sheet and a marque :D I was too late in pre-ordering in the U.S. so I bought the Japanese version the only difference is the move sheet is obviously in Japanese.

Time to try this baby out, be back with impressions on friday.

HELP YOUR FELLOW STREET FIGHTER 4 GAMERS OUT ! ! !

If you spot a stick or FightPad available in a particular retailer PLEASE post it here!

I, for one, have seen the 360 FightPads available in every Best Buy I have been in, in the last three days. They only had a maximum of six on the sales floor, but they had all of the characters. I have yet to see a single PS3 FightPad anywhere (other than receiving mine from GameStop Online)!

HELP YOUR FELLOW STREET FIGHTER 4 GAMERS OUT ! ! !

If you spot a stick or FightPad available in a particular retailer PLEASE post it here!

I, for one, have seen the 360 FightPads available in every Best Buy I have been in, in the last three days. They only had a maximum of six on the sales floor, but they had all of the characters. I have yet to see a single PS3 FightPad anywhere (other than receiving mine from GameStop Online)!

**Be warned: Clerks at certain stores know these things are scarce and are witholding stock to buy themselves and re-sell online for a profit! DO THE RIGHT THING PEOPLE! No one is going to want to play SFIV with a Dual Shock or 360 Controller! By not letting these products reach the shelves you are GUARANTEEING less sales of this game! DON'T DO IT!**

Phantom_Leo

Check this out guys! Here's a what if SFIV was made on the Unreal engine.

This is insane!

Confirmed! NEW third person shooter starring Guile coming soon!:P

http://kotaku.com/5151083/what-if-street-fighter-iv-was-built-on-the-unreal-engine

Please try to keep those Schoolgirl Fantasies in check!

Sakura's Moves Montage now up!

Well I just bought a 360 Chun Li fightpad from my local Best Buy and have yet to open it. Only two were left (Ken and Blanka) and I asked an employee if there were any more in stock...his response: No. And for the PS3? All gone. Holy crap, Mad Catz wasn't kidding! Although I'll keep an eye on the store to see if it's really true. I've been had before. Say Phantom, do the 360 fightpads include rumble?

I feel a little envious for those who got the hori sticks :( Checked out on Amazon to see the price; why is the 360 stick more expensive?

I just picked up the Japanese version at my local gaming store, and I must say it's pretty awesome. Most of the menus are in English, voices can be changed to English, and I'm extremely happy about that. The only thing I need is an HDTV now because the menus are hard to read in SDTV mode. Luckily there's a plethora of information on the web if there's something confusing me. I'm pretty terrible at the game, but it's really fun so far. I've only messed around on arcade mode for now, but it's still sweet. I can only imagine what the graphics look like in HD, but I get paid in about a week, so I'm totally getting an HDTV with that money, haha. The game also came with a quick software update which was no biggie. Something like a 5000kb download.

The game also came with the anime dvd... I think. I'll post a pic of the game.

Damn yokofox. I bet that cost you a lot of money for an import. You couldn't wait until Tuesday to get a cheaper copy?Kreatzion

I live in Japan. Japanese money is my only source of income, therefore an English copy would have been almost impossible to obtain. I could have gotten it from play-asia, but again, no Japanese credit card, and my American account has literally no money it. It would have been around the same price anyways. Gotta go with what life gives you I guess.

[QUOTE="Kreatzion"]Damn yokofox. I bet that cost you a lot of money for an import. You couldn't wait until Tuesday to get a cheaper copy?yokofox33

I live in Japan. Japanese money is my only source of income, therefore an English copy would have been almost impossible to obtain. I could have gotten it from play-asia, but again, no Japanese credit card, and my American account has literally no money it. It would have been around the same price anyways. Gotta go with what life gives you I guess.

Oh so you live in Japan I see. Lucky bastard.

Take that!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-x6R0mKzII&feature=related

Also, is there any DVD's of Bokurano around there. I so want to watch that anime.

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[QUOTE="Kreatzion"]Damn yokofox. I bet that cost you a lot of money for an import. You couldn't wait until Tuesday to get a cheaper copy?Kreatzion

I live in Japan. Japanese money is my only source of income, therefore an English copy would have been almost impossible to obtain. I could have gotten it from play-asia, but again, no Japanese credit card, and my American account has literally no money it. It would have been around the same price anyways. Gotta go with what life gives you I guess.

Oh so you live in Japan I see. Lucky bastard.

Take that!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-x6R0mKzII&feature=related

Also, is there any DVD's of Bokurano around there. I so want to watch that anime.

Never heard of that show, but I'm sure it's around here somewhere. I'm not really in the anime loop anymore.

As for Nico Nico: pure awesome. The 2nd version is also pretty good.

[QUOTE="Kreatzion"][QUOTE="yokofox33"]

I live in Japan. Japanese money is my only source of income, therefore an English copy would have been almost impossible to obtain. I could have gotten it from play-asia, but again, no Japanese credit card, and my American account has literally no money it. It would have been around the same price anyways. Gotta go with what life gives you I guess.

yokofox33

Oh so you live in Japan I see. Lucky bastard.

Take that!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-x6R0mKzII&feature=related

Also, is there any DVD's of Bokurano around there. I so want to watch that anime.

Never heard of that show, but I'm sure it's around here somewhere. I'm not really in the anime loop anymore.

As for Nico Nico: pure awesome. The 2nd version is also pretty good.

I can't stop listening to this thing. I was literally looking up all the anime that I didn't know from the songs. That's where I heard of Bokurano. The song "Uninstall" is so beautiful. The Mega Man parts are really cool too, especially Air Man's theme.

I can't stop listening to this thing. I was literally looking up all the anime that I didn't know from the songs. That's where I heard of Bokurano. The song "Uninstall" is so beautiful. The Mega Man parts are really cool too, especially Air Man's theme.

Kreatzion

Oh believe me, when I first heard this song many months ago it was continuously put on repeat. It's that epic. My favorite stretch of music are songs 3-5 (too lazy to list them out) and the Okkusenman track. The whole thing is great though. Those 2 parts just stand out for me.

Here's the 2nd track if you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-91gWlhilhg

Also, Street Fighter IV is amazing (gotta make it seem like we're on topic...)

I've been playing for a few hours. The voices can be set into english or Japanese and set via character however the latter option has to be unlocked (though with that said it unlocks very early on). You can also change the system menu which is odd since the announcer is in english either way, however the song that plays in the background has a lyrics change between languages when you fiddle with this option.

Seth fight is interesting as in the first round he is pathetically easy (you can simply spam any move that has multiple hits over and over and he keels)...then in the 2nd round...oh dear god..power up!!

TBH I didn't like it at first because although the Serve attack (MK+MP) can be used to parry it also forces you to attack after wards which simply is too slow against fast spammy characters. However after reading the manual I've found that you can cancel almost any move into the serve attack and then cancel the serve itself via back and forward dashing (though those following the arcade version probably already now this). The cancel expends 2 of the 4 chunks of your super meter though. You can also ukemi by hitting down as you hit the floor...I didn't notice these when playing so I am gonna try again with those skills in mind.

The manual also labels certain moves as having guard breaking abilities (armour break....I assume this means guard breaking as I've seen something like this)

I've also noticed a really odd quirk with the ultra system in that it has 2 levels of gauge but no matter whne you use it the whole gauge is used up. The manual says that this is because the 2level ultra is more powerful but I didn't notice that much when playing as I was just focusing on getting a feel for the game.

I've only completed the game with Ryu so far and his ending (at least on normal) is VERY abrubt. On a side note the voicing in the cutscenes changes to english with the according language toggle but the subs stay in Japanese. Upon completing the game with Ryu you unlock Sakura.

Also to the other speaker who got the game above. I paid 7,600yen or thereabouts to pick the game up new and received no such bonus :S

IGN review is out, 9.3 for US and 9.5 for UK review. What they describe is pure awesome. dvader654

Another good review for SF4 :)

Gosh, I 've been passing the time playing The Anniversary edition and I noticed how rusty I am. Also, does anyone know where the SF4 Tournament sticks will be sold?

Another good review for SF4 :)

Gosh, I 've been passing the time playing The Anniversary edition and I noticed how rusty I am. Also, does anyone know where the SF4 Tournament sticks will be sold?

martialbullet

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Another good review for SF4 :)

Gosh, I 've been passing the time playing The Anniversary edition and I noticed how rusty I am. Also, does anyone know where the SF4 Tournament sticks will be sold?

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IGN.Com 9.3 Review: "Street Fighter IV is a fantastic game overall and Capcom should be commended for designing a game that can work on so many levels by appealing to both casual and hardcore players. I'll admit that when I first heard I was reviewing Street Fighter IV, I wasn't terribly excited. I suppose I just didn't think much of it. But as I played and experimented with each character, fighting a variety of the IGN folks and learning something new with every match, I realized just how irrevocably deep fighting games -- and Street Fighter games in particular -- really are. I encourage everyone to give Street Fighter IV a try, even if you're relatively new to the fighting game scene. There's so much depth to the gameplay that you'll be rewarded long after your purchase."

Watch the Video Review Here!

IGN.Com Street Fighter IV Strategy Video.

The Red Winds blow...

...The Return of the Red Cyclone!

Zangief's Moves Montage is up!

Okay, so im all done testing out the Hori PS3 Street Fighter IV stick. Its incredibly responsive to input commands and it seems quite durable for now. I dont really know how it will hold up over time but it's already a vast improvement over the 15th Anniversary stick that came out last gen. My only gripe is the spacing between the joy stick and the buttons one more inch apart would have been perfect for my hands. I also feel that the joy stick is to small for my hands and it's taken me a bit to get use to but now, combos and moves are flowing out of my hands like water. Im gonna get my hands on the tournament edition stick real soon so that I can compare both sticks.

I tested the Stick out on Super Street Fighter II: HD Remix and King of Fighters XI.