Street Fighter (SFIV, SSFIV, HDR)

www.joystiq.com said:
ike some other current-gen fighting games, Capcom's Street Fighter IV will be receiving premium downloadable content. As revealed by Japanese magazine Famitsu (via IGN), the latest in the SF series will witness weekly updates of additional costume packs, starting on and following after the Japanese launch date of February 12.

There are five costume packs (priced at ¥400 or 320 each) in total, with each one containing alternate costumes for five different combatants. If you do the math, that makes one extra wardrobe change for each character on the 25-fighter roster. However, it might be more worthwhile for clothing-crazed fans to wait until after all packs are released before grabbing things off the racks. Why? Because Capcom has plans of a "combo pack" enclosing all that content at a discount (¥1,200 or 1,000) sometime after everything is made available. Call it an out-of-fashion clearance sale.

Not everything needs to be paid for, however, as Street Fighter IV will also have a free Championship Mode update offering tournament-style network play. High-ranking players will have their replay data uploaded online for the public to watch and study. Though all of this currently pertains only to the Japanese version, it's likely safe to assume that Capcom will make similar announcements for worldwide releases very soon – especially with the launch so near.


rp2000
 
rubbish video.
ign.com said:
Street Fighter IV DLC Officially Announced
Details emerge for both free and paid content.
by Ryan Clements

US, February 5, 2009 - Although word came yesterday that Japan would be getting plenty of Street Fighter IV downloadable content, there was no official confirmation from Capcom regarding that content's U.S. arrival. Fortunately, Capcom sent out a press release today officially confirming that the downloads would make their way stateside and even noted some release and pricing information.

The first expansion pack for Street Fighter IV, the Championship Mode expansion, will be made available after the game's launch and will add several gameplay additions completely free of charge. First, the Replay Mode will allow players to record and upload match videos for the community to see and comment on. Also included is a new points system for measuring your skill level, which goes hand in hand with the Tournament Matching system, which appears to add an element of tournament play to the online landscape.

The press release moves on to provide specifics for the alternate costume downloads, which will arrive on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network in themed packs. The packs will be $3.99 each on the PlayStation Store or 320 MS points. The releases will be as follows:


2/17 -- Brawler Pack: alternate costumes for Zangeif, E. Honda, Rufus, El Fuerte and Abel.

2/24 -- Femme Fatale Pack: alternate costumes for Chun-Li, Cammy, Sakura, Rose and Crimson Viper.

3/3 -- Shoruken Pack: alternate costumes for Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken and Dan.

3/10 -- Shadaloo Pack: alternate costumes for Seth, M. Bison, Sagat, Balrog and Vega.

3/17 -- Classic Pack: alternate costumes for Guile, Dhalsim, Fei-Long, Blanka and Gen.
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/951/951518p1.html

Some Bison:
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14211549/street-fighter-iv/videos/SF4_MBison_012809.html

Some Guile:
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14211549/street-fighter-iv/videos/sf4_guile.html

Some Chun Li:
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14211549/street-fighter-iv/videos/SF4_ChunLi_012609.html;

Some Blanka:
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14211549/street-fighter-iv/videos/sf4_blanka.html

Others:
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/947/947968p1.html


rp2000
 
I'm gonna tear my hair out by the time this game sees the light of day.

I am definitely going to be spending the first few days in the combos training achievements section of the game :D

rp2000 ill be using the TE stick so I may not have adjusted to it quickly enough, so you can get a chance to whoop me :D
 
Though all of this currently pertains only to the Japanese version, it's likely safe to assume that Capcom will make similar announcements for worldwide releases very soon – especially with the launch so near.

I choked on my coffee...

I got .... *counts on his fingers*... 8 words for you...

SSF2THDR.
 
Cavalino you may have met your match in me...

Actually very very unlikely - no stick, get hand cramps when using the PS3 pad for other beat em ups very quickly, wasnt a massive SF fan so not played it in years and still recovering from shoulder surgery...

But since you and rp2000 are actually good I think Ill get better quickly :p

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Cavalino you may have met your match in me...

Actually very very unlikely - no stick, get hand cramps when using the PS3 pad for other beat em ups very quickly, wasnt a massive SF fan so not played it in years and still recovering from shoulder surgery...

But since you and rp2000 are actually good I think Ill get better quickly :p

ps3ud0 :cool:

Ugh tell me about the cramps. Charging 2 seconds for Guiles flash kick/sonic boom doesnt half hurt your thumb joints.

Hopefully the stick should relieve that :D

*Waits infront of his letterbox*
 
Just a heads up incase you guys don't know. Streetfighter 4 is at trocadero. Arrived on friday.

£1 a go though...

Thanks for the heads up. I popped in after work and there were quite a few people gathered round so had to wait a while. There was some japanese bloke who was playing as Sagat and he was thrashing everybody.

I managed to have a go and played as Balrog since everyone else was using the shotos. I got defeated but I thought I put a a reasonable fight but I just couldn't pull off an ultra move to win a round.

It was a good laugh and enjoyed the 1.5 minutes of play but judging by the youtube vids it sounds like that japanese bloke is there all the time.

Edit: There are 2 machines linked together, the one on the left seems to have a really dodgy coin slot and you have to try like 5 times for it to accept your £1 coin.
Edit 2: The japanese guy is tournament player, ZAK.
 
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Thanks for the heads up. I popped in after work and there were quite a few people gathered round so had to wait a while. There was some japanese bloke who was playing as Sagat and he was thrashing everybody.

I managed to have a go and played as Balrog since everyone else was using the shotos. I got defeated but I thought I put a a reasonable fight but I just couldn't pull off an ultra move to win a round.

It was a good laugh and enjoyed the 1.5 minutes of play but judging by the youtube vids it sounds like that japanese bloke is there all the time.

Edit: There are 2 machines linked together, the one on the left seems to have a really dodgy coin slot and you have to try like 5 times for it to accept your £1 coin.
Edit 2: The japanese guy is tournament player, ZAK.

Which youtube vids Luc?
 
The ps3 te stick is usb and should work with the pc.

Street Fighter Sticks Faq -

Q: So I take it that the Japanese stick comment means that it uses a square gate? If I were to pick up one of these would it be easy to mod it to an American style stick?
A: Comes with square gate. American buttons? Maybe. Joystick? No.

Q: Also I've never been able to find a good answer as to the difference between the TE and regular stick.
A: Standard stick has standard parts, not Sanwa. Standard is smaller, lighter, cheaper, etc.

Q: Are these joysticks PC Compatible?
A: YES. YES. YES.
At most you might need to download drivers from Microsoft's site for the 360 versions.

Q: Are these joysticks wired?
A: Yes, USB for both 360 and PS3.

Q: How Much do these things cost?
A: The regular Fightstick is 70 for the PS3 and 80 for the 360. The Tournament edition is 150 bucks.

Q: Why is the 360 one ten dollars more?
A: Because Microsoft has higher licensing fees for accessories than Sony.

Q: When are these going to be available?
A: Around the same time as Street Fighter 4 is released. (2/11/09)

Q: Where can I get one of these?
A: Update: Most places are sold out of pre orders. There are some vendors online selling them but there are major questions about actual availability

Q:Can I walk in on that day and pick one up?
A: Very unlikely. Stores will only stock the Tournament edition if you pre-order, and while some of the more popular Gamestops might have a few of the regular edition in stock, it would be best to pre-order to make sure you get one. Supplies will be limited.

Q: What about those of us outside of the United States?
A: The sticks WILL be available in the UK, but details are still scare. Other than than not much has been said.

Q: Will there be a territorial lockout on the sticks?
A: No, they'll work on any region system.

Q: Why does the Tournament edition cost twice as much?
A: All the reasons have not been revealed yet, but what we've heard so far:
-Genuine Sanwa arcade joysticks and buttons, the same ones found on official Street fighter 4 arcade cabinets in Japan
-Larger and heavier base (heavier than an HRAP)
-Other neat things like a compartment in the back for storing the cable, a switch which disables the pause and guide buttons

Q: Does that mean the regular edition is crap?
A: No. According to those who are in the know, it's a better stick out of the box than Hori's Fighting stick ex2 or Fighting stick 3. In addition it is easily moddable, as in replacing the joystick and buttons (wired up using a 5 pin connector and quick disconnects, just like the Tournament edition).

Q: Do the 360 joysticks have headset ports?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the older 360 headset work with both sticks?
A: Yes, they will include an adapter

Q: Are the sticks four-way or eight way?
A: They have square gates, which are the norm for Japanese sticks. (By the way, that's still eight way, but you can feel the corners.) If you so choose you could replace the gate with a Octagonal Restrictor Plate to make it feel more round.

Q: What model stick is in the TE edition?
A: JLF-TP-8YT-SK-W

Q: Uh, I hate square gates
A: Put a Sanwa GT-Y Octagonal Restrictor Plate in there

Q: Can I put a Happ american style stick in there?
A: No, not without major modding however a Sanwa LB-30-N Joystick Bat Top &
Sanwa Joystick Adapter in there with an octagonal gate and that should get you close

Q: Is the top panel (the artwork) of the Tournament edition still replaceable?
A: Yes, however opening the stick will void the warranty

Q: Will there be templates available for artwork (TE)?
A: MarkMan has confirmed a template will be available with the correct measurements to create your own artwork. He will release it after launch.

Q: What does the stock art consist of?
A: As a heads up, the artwork on the TE is a decal fused on the bottom of an acrylic sheet

Q: What about the regular fightstick artwork?
A: For the regular FightStick, it is a decal on a METAL plate. It will be harder to swap out art here. You will have to figure out your own thing

Q: Why don't these joysticks work with both systems (like the anniversary stick)?
A: Because Microsoft won't allow it, security chips needed to have a controller work on a 360, Etc...

Q: Do these sticks work with BC games?
A: Yes on the 360, NO on the PS3. This may be changed via update so email Sony.

Q: What if I want to mod the joystick to work with both 360 and PS3?
A: You should probably get the 360 one.

Q: Are the PCBs in the sticks Common Ground?
A: Yes.

Q: Are there Six or Eight buttons?
A: Eight.

Q: What kind of Button layout is it?
A: a layout identical to a Vewlix Cabinet Street Fighter IV cabinet.

Q: Are these the same measurements as the real Vewlix
A: Yes

Q: What is the case made out of?
A: Plastic with metal panels on the top and bottom.

Q: Are the buttons Screw ins or Snap ins?
A: Snaps.

Q: What size are the stock buttons?
A: 30mm - top buttons 24mm - start/select

Q: Does it have Turbo controls?
A: Yes, both stick have independent Turbo controls for each button.

Q: Can I put a Seimitsu Stick in either version?
A: Yes.

Q: Are these joysticks PC Compatible?
A: Yes.

Q: How long is the cord?
A: 4 meters

Q: Are the cords on the stick breakaway's?
A: On the 360 version yes, it is a Microsoft spec.

Q: Can I use screw in buttons?
A: As a heads up Sanwa screw in nuts will not fit in easily around the X (PS3) / A (360) button due to the stick bracket blocking the way. However a Seimitsu yellow screw in nut will fasten a screw in button just fine.

Just a heads up. This is due to the Vewlix panel not having a universal mounting plate to support an LS32. It is something we added on our own. We didn't want to sacrifice the spacing/layout of the stick/buttons.

I reccommend you use snap in buttons, but if you wanna screw, take note!
 
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