AVAILABLE NOW Street Fighter LE Controller Blockbuster $25

[slagcoin]

I just got the Official Street Fighter Anniversary Edition Controller: Akuma & Ryu by Nubytech from my local Blockbuster store. They said that they did not carry the other ones (Ken and Chun Li).

This is not a bargain at $25 (MSRP), but is good to know for a couple reasons:
1. Gamestop’s ETA on these controllers is September 20. But it now says on the EB website that they are shipping within 24 hours. If you are able to get one (especially Ken or Chun Li), make a post and, if you can, provide a picture.
2. Gamestop and EB don’t offer the Akuma version right now. They are offering the Ryu, Ken, and Chun Li versions. Maybe different stores get different versions (at different times).

+Update+
EB and Gamestop are now listing them in stock (Gamestop seems to be having a little trouble getting Chun Li though). The real thing to know now seems to be that Akuma is apparently a Blockbuster exclusive and will be out of these pretty quick.

Also the standard PS2 controller sucks for 2D fighting games. This is pretty much a new Saturn controller which is great for 2D fighting games.

Of course YMMV. What is available in one store at one time is not always available in other stores at the same time. I suggest calling your Blockbuster first. (++Not really YMMV now, just availability may vary.)

My pictures:

http://dylander.bizland.com/other/163-6396_IMG.JPG

http://dylander.bizland.com/other/163-6400_IMG.JPG

http://dylander.bizland.com/other/164-6402_IMG.JPG

http://dylander.bizland.com/other/164-6403_IMG.JPG

Here's the link to the manufacturer's website. It shows that there is going to be 10 versions of this controller. Some will probably be more rare than others (like Akuma): http://www.streetfightercontroller.com/

Wow, look at the ETA's of these controllers at some of the places the manufacturer suggests to buy these at (who knows when EB or Gamestop will actually get them):
http://www.arcadeshock.com/Browse_dept_items.asp/categ_id/13/parent_ids/0/Name/Accessories
http://www.alternativedvd.com/AllItems.asp?FormName=Search&FormAction=Search&Pla tform=All&Title=street%20fighter

-Update-
Mr. Anderson posted an informative link:
http://www.popcultureshock.com/news.php?id=998
This story from mid-August says that Blockbuster will have the exclusive launch rights to these controllers. It also claims that they have exclusive rights to the Akuma controller distribution and that they will carry the remainder of the collection (all 10 I guess).

[Jaket]

sooo pretty

[Mondo]

pv'd

looking good.

[Nirvanaguy777]

why are they not offering akuma

[davidmt]

Thanks for posting those pics, didn't know they would come in a good locking package like that.

[controlcommerce]

I picked up the Akuma one too but really wanted Chun-li....

[davidmt]

So did you try these yet - I'm wondering how good they are?

[mkelehan]

Wow, what a box.

I like the Akuma color scheme, but prefer the Chun-Li and Ryu characters...

[slagcoin]

why are they not offering akuma

They don't have Akuma listed on their websites and I've gone into their stores to try to preorder it and they said it wasn't listed in their system. I'm not sure whether or not they'll have it in the future.

[Wshakspear]

They are having a staggard release. Not all characters will be available at the same time

[help1]

no joy sticks?... i think ill pass

[controlcommerce]

So did you try these yet - I'm wondering how good they are?

It's perfect. The lay out is perfect, much like the Saturn pad which is arguably the best fight pad. The quality is perfect, no braking this controller out of frustration because the AI kicks your ass 50 games in a row. You'll have to take a hammer to it crack it. The D-pad sticks out a bit so you don't have to dig your figure inside the controller to get out those shoryukens.

But I'm an arcade stick man, so I wouldn't use it much.

[BigHow]

Damn. I'm going to have to swing through my local Blockbuster tomorrow to look for those.

[controlcommerce]

I how this is off-topic but can't sameone make me a Chun-li avator. I don't care what pic it is, I'm just tired of being blank. Much appreciated.

[Trakan]

Damn that controller looks good.

[Wshakspear]

...i just realized.,..these will work with my usb-PS2 adapter for my laptop...YAY!

[GizmoGC]

Akuma is ONLY available at Blockbuster, its exlusive. You will NOT see these at EB's, GameStops.. Infact, once they sell out of Akuma, thats it. Each store will receive 3.

[slagcoin]

I'm wondering how good they are?

Just tried it out on Street Fighter Anniversary and Guilty Gear X2.

On SF I had to reconfig a bit to get the arcade layout. It worked great and I pulled my moves off most every time.

On GGX2 (which has been a pain in the past because of the gapped PS2 control pad) I pulled the moves off much more often than I did in the past. Not quite the same accuracy as SF, but that's because of the higher difficulty of moves. I think I can enjoy playing this (and Isuka) much more now.

I am one of those Capcom fans who imported numberous games for the Saturn and Dreamcast. The main difference between this new controller and the standard Saturn controller (version 2) is this new one is a lot thicker and smoother in texture. This new one also has a lot less contours to it; it has a very simple, rounded shape to it. The shape and strong plastic make it very durable for the times fighting Vega or M. Bison. The reaction between the controller and the game was perfect as far as I could see; none of those irresponsive and/or inaccurate outcomes from cheap controllers. I still prefer my Saturn controller a bit more than this new one, but these are great.

[Tromack]

Shit. I told myself I wouldn't spend any more on games for a long time. But I have gots to gets mes an Akuma.

[Strider Turbulence]

Those look good but I'm a cheap ass so I'll wait for a sale or price reduction somewhere.

[Wshakspear]

Shit. I told myself I wouldn't spend any more on games for a long time. But I have gots to gets mes an Akuma.

Tell yourself its an accessory/collectable....im telling myself im going out for a nice dinner to cook, when in reality im snaking out to get me one...

[TheRock88]

Those look nice, I'll stop by my local Blockbuster tomorrow to see if they have it (I doubt it though, my BB doesnt even have a Gamerush in it).

[Wshakspear]

I just picked my Akuma up. BTW, they also have an exclusive cover varient of the street fighter comic...Great comic, i HIGHLY suggest picking it up!

Also, Mr. Rock, The Street Fighter/BlockBuster friendship is company wide, so i would keep a good look out

[slagcoin]

(I doubt it though, my BB doesnt even have a Gamerush in it).

My local Blockbusters don't have Gamerush's either (I live in Salt Lake), but they have this controller. Plus they have things like Castlevania SotN GH ($15) and MGS GH ($13) new in the stores. You should be able to get it regardless of whether there is a Gamerush or not.

[Azul_KoolAid]

Chun Li's
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/news/998_2.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-chunli1.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-chunli2.jpg


Ken's
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/news/998_3.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-ken1.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-ken2.jpg


Ryu's
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/news/998_4.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-ryu1.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-ryu2.jpg


Akuma/Gouki
http://www.popcultureshock.com/media/news/998_1.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-akuma1.jpg
http://image.lik-sang.com/images//large/ps2-sfcontroller-akuma2.jpg

Sorry if the controller pics are too big. Just thought I'd be nice and show everyone the controllers.

[-Never4ever-]

thanks for the pics, I really like the akuma and ken ones. The ryu one looks a little bland though.

[Azul_KoolAid]

Yea I'd get the Akuma one or Ken's. I'm was hoping the Chun Li would look better but....

[tenzor]

damn I am going to go check my blockbuster right now for the Akuma one.

[maxgle]

oh my! this looks awesome. I dont have the game yet, but I would love to pick this up.. please let BB carry this..

[marcos]

i bought all 3 akuma ones.......waiting for ebay

[LinkinPrime]

Any chance that these will come out for XBOX when the game releases next year?

[gokou36]

Not true about it being exclusive to BB. Check Estarland.com , its even cheaper there!

[BigHow]

i bought all 3 akuma ones.......waiting for ebay

Great. Thanks for bragging about screwing over your fellow CAGers.

[Joe Fongul]

I just picked up a Ryu Controller for cheap today ($6) thanks to the power of the uber trade in, Drake for XB ($22 in credit). Check your local GameStop to see if they have the game in stock as they sell it for $5.99 used and $6.99 new.

I was hoping to pick up the Akuma controller that I peeped last night while picking up my copy of Pokemon, but it sold quick.

[DirtyBoB]

i got one too, i did the deal were you trade in 2 old accesories and get 25% off a new acc. 19.99 or higher

[KingDox]

those are some fantastic controllers, that all look good but the akuma one looks extra cool. I can't wait to see what the other ones will look like. Anone here nuts enough to be getting all 10 ?

I just with there was some xbox versions coming out.

[tenzor]

Just picked the Akuma one up at my local blockbuster, thanks slagcoin! I am deciding if I should open it or keep it sealed. I really want to open it to play my Street Fighter with it, but something is telling me not to. Are you guys opening yours? My blockbuster also got on the Star Wars Trilogy box set also, they weren't allowed to sell it yet though. IF they would've sold me that to then today would've been a perfect day, but alas its only a little more then 2 weeks until it comes out.

[tenzor]

i got one too, i did the deal were you trade in 2 old accesories and get 25% off a new acc. 19.99 or higher.

is this deal for blockbusters?? or just gamerush/blockbusters?

[ykryptonite13]

damn i wish i could afford all of these controllers. i think i might get the Ken.

[ykryptonite13]

i bought all 3 akuma ones.......waiting for ebay

Great. Thanks for bragging about screwing over your fellow CAGers.

Definitely puts the "Ass" in Cheap Ass Gamer don't you think?

[MarkMan]

Honestly the controls aren't that great. The packaging is beautiful though.

They try to imitate the old ASCII fighting pads for the DC/Saturn. Not even close.

The D-Pad is too loose. I brought this up with Nuby when I had them up for display in a tournament we ran late July. To my knowledge that was the final revision and it was never fixed.

::sigh::

Plus I like arcade sticks anyways lol.

Hori Real Arcade Pro > Nubytech

[kaji7p56]

Akuma is ONLY available at Blockbuster, its exlusive. You will NOT see these at EB's, GameStops.. Infact, once they sell out of Akuma, thats it. Each store will receive 3.

I've gone to 3 differetn BB's in Los ANgeles and they all have 5 or more Akuma controllers with more on the way. They are not exclusive, it's just that BB gets them first. www.estarland.com has them but will not sell them until October. You can even find them cheap on Ebay. Don't let people whip you up into a frenzy about something being rare until you check it out for yourself. Now, if you wait until CHristmas or next year, then they WILL be rare (I'm assuming) but for now you can get them easily. The guys At GAmerush were really pushing them on me like they had a whole warehouse full of em that they had to get rid of.

[Wet Ninja]

Any chance of Xbox versions of these controllers being released with the Xbox version of SF Anniversary Collection?

[BigHow]

Any chance of Xbox versions of these controllers being released with the Xbox version of SF Anniversary Collection?

A press release at the Capcom site says that they'll be releasing controllers and an arcade stick (!) for the Xbox. You lucky bastards.

http://www.capcom.com/news/news.xpml?prid=450140

[Santurio]

I will definately wait for the Xbox controllers and/or arcade stick. But my question is, wasn't there a coupon to get these cheaper about 1 1/2 months ago at GR's?? It was a sheet of coupons with Yu GI oh cards and free Nintendo plush and these controllers right?? Would they still honor those ?

[maxgle]

since it's an accessories, we can use GGC at bestbuy when it releases. that is just an option
$25 - $5 = $20 :-)

but having a BB right outside my house is realllllllllllly tempting..
darn

[buttasuperb]

I'm gonna have to check out blockbuster after work for the akuma one.

http://www.arcadeshock.com/ will also have the akuma one

[GizmoGC]

Akuma is ONLY available at Blockbuster, its exlusive. You will NOT see these at EB's, GameStops.. Infact, once they sell out of Akuma, thats it. Each store will receive 3.

I've gone to 3 differetn BB's in Los ANgeles and they all have 5 or more Akuma controllers with more on the way. They are not exclusive, it's just that BB gets them first. www.estarland.com has them but will not sell them until October. You can even find them cheap on Ebay. Don't let people whip you up into a frenzy about something being rare until you check it out for yourself. Now, if you wait until CHristmas or next year, then they WILL be rare (I'm assuming) but for now you can get them easily. The guys At GAmerush were really pushing them on me like they had a whole warehouse full of em that they had to get rid of.

Nope. What, did you ask the people at Blockbuster "Will you get more if you sell out". Im sure they said yes because so many are un-educated and don't even check emails. what they got is what they got. VERY few stores will receive an extra one or two, that is ONLY if they sell out within 5 days of getting the controllers. BTW, I am talking about the AKUMA one, the RYU one will be available for a while since it is NOT an exclusive.

[kaji7p56]

Akuma is ONLY available at Blockbuster, its exlusive. You will NOT see these at EB's, GameStops.. Infact, once they sell out of Akuma, thats it. Each store will receive 3.

I've gone to 3 differetn BB's in Los ANgeles and they all have 5 or more Akuma controllers with more on the way. They are not exclusive, it's just that BB gets them first. www.estarland.com has them but will not sell them until October. You can even find them cheap on Ebay. Don't let people whip you up into a frenzy about something being rare until you check it out for yourself. Now, if you wait until CHristmas or next year, then they WILL be rare (I'm assuming) but for now you can get them easily. The guys At GAmerush were really pushing them on me like they had a whole warehouse full of em that they had to get rid of.

Nope. What, did you ask the people at Blockbuster "Will you get more if you sell out". Im sure they said yes because so many are un-educated and don't even check emails. what they got is what they got. VERY few stores will receive an extra one or two, that is ONLY if they sell out within 5 days of getting the controllers. BTW, I am talking about the AKUMA one, the RYU one will be available for a while since it is NOT an exclusive.

Well, THEY may be uneducated, but I can tell the difference between RYU and AKUMA. They all had five or more AKUMA controllers. And it's not exclusive, they just got them first. They may be "exclusive" for now but other places on the web will be selling them also.

[Azul_KoolAid]

Any chance of Xbox versions of these controllers being released with the Xbox version of SF Anniversary Collection?

A press release at the Capcom site says that they'll be releasing controllers and an arcade stick (!) for the Xbox. You lucky bastards.

http://www.capcom.com/news/news.xpml?prid=450140
YES!!!/SI!!!! Thank You Capcom for the stick and controllers. You better not screw them up.

[Mishimaryu]

I'm gonna wait and hope BB carries it so I can snag it with a GGC.

[doraemonkerpal]

wow, the packaging looks awesome for each controller. i wasn't even thinking about buying until i saw the pics. :)

[buttasuperb]

Yea the packaging is really nice.

http://www.buttasuperb.com/akumacontroller.jpg

[Defensor]

Damn BB for not carrying the Chun-Li one yet. I picked up the Akuma one though and the whole package is sweet.

[Wshakspear]

and its SHINEY!!!

for the comic book collectors, its like the 3rd cover for each issue.

[Mr. Anderson]

This should clear some stuff up.

http://www.popcultureshock.com/news.php?id=998

[gokou36]

Damn this sucks. Went to blockbuster and it had Akuma so I bought it. Tried gamestop(forgot it won't ship til 21st), went to EB and it didn't have any for some reason, and compusa didn't have them either. Anyone know where they might have it at BBM store?

[Pancake Rabbit]

not sure if i want to use my credit i already have to get one of these akumas or if i should try and find a copy of drake...

[controlcommerce]

My BB had 6 Akumas and 3 Ryus. Not as rare as people think.

[CaseyRyback]

Nuby arcade sticks blow. I would get a controller but I am broke and I dislike pads with fighting games(8 dollar Ascii stick I have will do fine for now)

[silliemutafuka]

I think I'll stick to my Hori Real Arcade Pro.

Never buy a thing from Nuby, their products SUCK.

[GizmoGC]

Gees..I was right... Who would think?

As for the large amounts of Akuma, some stores have been shipping them to the nearest store if they feel they can't sell them. My store is becoming a Game Rush and we got 3.

[slagcoin]

Looks like the eStarland store mentioned by some of you revised it's availability and arrival time on these controllers. I think it will be at least Monday (EB) before you can find them anywhere but Blockbuster. It is difficult to know if other stores will have them by their estimated dates as they have pushed their ETA's multiple times now. Most smaller stores list that they won't have them until the end of September or sometime in October.

[Richter]

Anone here nuts enough to be getting all 10 ? me

not gonna use them though, that's what my stick is for

[Wshakspear]

So far at least Akuma and Chun Li...i might go insane trading in old cd's at EB or Dvd's at BB

[slagcoin]

Does anybody think they know what all the versions are by looking at Nubytech's website?:
http://www.streetfightercontroller.com/

Here are my guesses (numbered left to right, top to bottom):
1. Ryu
2. Guile
3. Ken
4. Vega
5. ??? (maybe a second Ryu version; Evil Ryu?; not sure)
6. Sagat
7. Chun Li
8. Cammy
9. M. Bison
10. Akuma

Doesn't look like there will be a Blanka controller. I would have liked a slimy-green controller of him.

I'm now pretty much 99% sure on 9/10 of these controllers. If you look at the shaded pictures they are the same outlines as the images in the Player Select in Street Fighter Anniversary. The fifth one has the same outline as Ryu, but there is already a Ryu controller. I'm about 80% sure that it will be Evil Ryu even though he is an Alpha series character.

[Wshakspear]

slimy green controller...sounds perfect for Xbox...

[Trakan]

Are the other controllers just not out yet? There are only 4 out right now?

[Max Spider X]

Hey, there are 3 versions for each character? Or is it that you can change the picture on the controllers?

[dsullo]

the picture on the controller changes

[Gothic Walrus]

the picture on the controller changes

I think it's lenticular - you tilt the controller, it changes.

And it's just not right to do these without a Blanka controller...Screw Vega! We want the furry green dude!

[ZForce]

I got an Akuma one and I'm pretty happy with it. I have a Chun Li one preordered at EB, dunno if I'll get it or not.

On a side note (looks up a few pages) Is Drake REALLY worth $22 in credit at Blockbuster? I paid $5 for that game at Gamestop so I could ridicule it.

[slagcoin]

Okay, which one of you CAG's is using my pictures (and this topic post) to help make a few bucks?:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8131307 613&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

When you right click on the pictures on this page it says they are "property of Vintagegamer13".

[Trakan]

Okay, which one of you CAG's is using my pictures (and this topic post) to help make a few bucks?:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8131307 613&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

When you right click on the pictures on this page it says they are "property of Vintagegamer13".

Probably the guy who bought all 3 from his local blockbuster and said he was going to sell them... :wink:

[Trakan]

Somebody please answer this question ASAP. Is Drake of the 99 dragon's trade-in price $22 at Blockbuster, or the GameRush inside of Blockbuster? Thanks.

[booo]

looks like the pad for the dreamcast? hope one of my kiln gets one for some playtesting (i'm not buying sfac because of the sfIII port's shoddy quality)

[ykryptonite13]

looks like the pad for the dreamcast? hope one of my kiln gets one for some playtesting (i'm not buying sfac because of the sfIII port's shoddy quality)

its not the dreamcast controller it looks like, its the saturn. about SF3, i believe the PS2 version is basically a port of the DC version, so it doesn't really have any real disadvantages compared to that version. The game does suffer from some color drabbiness (actually the whole disc including HSF2 and the movie all suffer from this), so this is the only drawback compared to the DC version I can think of. the supposed shoddiness of the PS2 port is there, but the DC version wasn't exactly arcade perfect either. only hope is that capcom fixes it up for xbox... which they won't because they're too damn lazy so if you want SF3 at home, you got nothing but shoddy comin' at ya.

[indy2029]

These controllers want to be like the saturn controllers or any incarnation of the saturn controllers, but they're too hollow, cheap plasticy, and way too thick. Yes, they look cool, but the comfort is not there. I was thinking of collecting them all, but now I don't think i want more than 2.

[Gothic Walrus]

Does anybody think they know what all the versions are by looking at Nubytech's website?:
http://www.streetfightercontroller.com/

Here are my guesses (numbered left to right, top to bottom):
1. Ryu
2. Guile
3. Ken
4. Vega
5. ??? (maybe a second Ryu version; Evil Ryu?; not sure)
6. Sagat
7. Chun Li
8. Cammy
9. M. Bison
10. Akuma

Doesn't look like there will be a Blanka controller. I would have liked a slimy-green controller of him.

I'm now pretty much 99% sure on 9/10 of these controllers. If you look at the shaded pictures they are the same outlines as the images in the Player Select in Street Fighter Anniversary. The fifth one has the same outline as Ryu, but there is already a Ryu controller. I'm about 80% sure that it will be Evil Ryu even though he is an Alpha series character.

Wouldn't it be cool if that fifth controller was Dan? :D

[Ruined]

I emailed the company asking for an XBOX version, would like to use these on my xbox and ps2 fighters.

[timmylamb]

Yes drake is 22$ at Gamrush blockbuster, and why is that guy selling controller for 36$ while theres like 10 other ones goin for half that price buy it now LOL.

[SupremeNumNuts]

I just got back from blockbuster and I went in there looking for the Punisher and The Ladykillers and came out with the Akuma controller. I was at the counter, saw it, had a nerdgasm and bought it. I wasnt even there looking for it. The controller works pretty good I've used it with Tekken 4 -Tag Tournament, and Guilty Gear X 2. I wish they would have thrown in an analog stick even though is still probably more of an collectors item.

[norkusa]

Here's a post from someone over at Digital Press about the Akuma controllers that you might find interesting. Looks like the stores may not be limited to just 3 controllers per store, but it definitely looks like the Akuma is a Blockbuster exclusive:

Actually, let me chime in on this one. After purchasing my Akuma controller yesterday, I asked the Blockbuster lady if they had any of the others. She said "no", then produced an internal memo/document regarding the SF controllers for me to read. To paraphrase, it basically said that Blockbuster had received exclusive rights to distribute the Akuma SF controller. If any other locations (like arcadeshock) are offering them for sale, then they're either getting stock through Blockbuster somehow or totally wrong and will have to refund buyers, since they're pretty much in pre-order status anyway right now. If you check out the EBGames and Gamestop websites, you'll notice that they only list Ken, Ryu, and Chun Li. Having seen the document myself, I'd say it's pretty likely that Akuma is strictly a Blockbuster exclusive. Regarding the three-per-store, I'm not so sure, though I can say that the store I got mine at only had three and it didn't look like any more would be appearing any time soon.

[eatntae]

For anybody that's actually used one of these controllers on the SF Anniversary Collection: how's the D-pad on these controllers? From what I saw at Blockbuster yesterday, they don't look too great, but then again, I wasn't able to feel it for myself. I've read many posts in this thread saying "nuby sucks, don't buy their controllers" but I would like an opinion from somebody that actually has this controller. Thanks in advance.

[Wshakspear]

Ive been playing VF4 EVO and GGX with NO problem

EDIT: meaning: I like it quite a bit, and reminds me of playing SF2 on my genesis

[maxgle]

Hey guys, while I was at the BB today, I saw they also have this comic book alike Street Fighter book called Round One. I wasnt able to flip thru it cause it's sealed. Does anyone here know what that is? I didnt buy it of course.. it's 9.99 each..

[norkusa]

Hey guys, while I was at the BB today, I saw they also have this comic book alike Street Fighter book called Round One. I wasnt able to flip thru it cause it's sealed. Does anyone here know what that is? I didnt buy it of course.. it's 9.99 each..

All I know is that it's a SF graphic novel and thats it. I think this is the same one that is included with the Street Fighter Special Edition controllers but with a different cover.

[maxgle]

oh? I didnt know the controller comes with a comic book.. the book I saw is a little bit thick.. (almost a CD case thickness).. is that also what comes along with the controller?

[Mishimaryu]

off topic post kinda: Hey about streetfightercontroller.com Hey what is the video clip about? All of a sudden Ryu runs to his master Dojo's and see that he has killed himself with the Raging Demon? :lol:

[MarkMan]

The Round 1 TPB is different.

It's issue #0-6 of the comic books compiled together.

The one that comes with the controller is issue 6 and 7 I believe.

[MarkMan]

its not the dreamcast controller it looks like, its the saturn. about SF3, i believe the PS2 version is basically a port of the DC version, so it doesn't really have any real disadvantages compared to that version. The game does suffer from some color drabbiness (actually the whole disc including HSF2 and the movie all suffer from this), so this is the only drawback compared to the DC version I can think of. the supposed shoddiness of the PS2 port is there, but the DC version wasn't exactly arcade perfect either. only hope is that capcom fixes it up for xbox... which they won't because they're too damn lazy so if you want SF3 at home, you got nothing but shoddy comin' at ya.

Actually it's more closer to the arcade than the DC was. It is PRETTY much arcade perfect. Way better than DC anyways. For a more refined list of changes check out the forums on shoryuken.com

[dsullo]

Okay, which one of you CAG's is using my pictures (and this topic post) to help make a few bucks?:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8131307 613&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

When you right click on the pictures on this page it says they are "property of Vintagegamer13".

Probably the guy who bought all 3 from his local blockbuster and said he was going to sell them... :wink:


I PMed Slagcoin. I did take the pictures and I apologized. I will change them if he wishes. I am not the guy who bought 3. I bought 2 thinking my brother wanted one (which he said he did) and then he changed his mind. I saw someone else sell one for 39.99 so I put it up.

Then the other guy flooded them up for 17.99 each, If they retail for 24.99 I do not know how he could sell them so cheap. I will let the auction go until completion and then probably return it.

[slagcoin]

I did take the pictures and I apologized.

I didn't like you taking the pictures, but because you were honest enough to come forward even though no one could probably know it was you I guess it's okay. You could probably take the controller back to the store though. But if you really want to sell it, I would suggest that you make a point in your auction that you do have it right now. I don't think that the guy making all the $18 eBay posts actually has them or will have them for a while.

[maxgle]

The Round 1 TPB is different.

It's issue #0-6 of the comic books compiled together.

The one that comes with the controller is issue 6 and 7 I believe.

I see, that is interesting.. thanks for clearing it up

[Theenternal]

25 price tag here as well, and they have the akuma listed?

https://www.alternativedvd.com/DefaultAccessories.asp?Category=Search%20Result&Ma nufacturercategory_ID=80

[SammyO]

O.O I want one.

[Espanto]

Traded Culdcept (+10extra per trade), got $31 credit, and picked up an Akuma! The box is beautiful!

[maxgle]

my local blockbuster has no gamerush at all.. sad sad sad.. no trade in credits for me

[DMFunk]

off topic post kinda: Hey about streetfightercontroller.com Hey what is the video clip about? All of a sudden Ryu runs to his master Dojo's and see that he has killed himself with the Raging Demon? :lol:
If i'm not mistaken, Akuma killed Ken and Ryu's master, and Ryu is just finding out...

[slagcoin]

EB and Gamestop just keep pushing their ETA's day by day. I think they're just trying to make it look like they'll get the controlllers soon even though they know full well they won't have them until the end of the month. This is the same kind of thing they've been pulling on prereleases for a while now. They act like they will have it before everybody else on the Monday of the week it is being released, but they usually get it for redistribution on Tuesday and the individual locations get it on Wednesday or Thursday. I think they intentionally do this to rake in preorders, make more sales, and look important to the publishers. There is a whole list of examples of games they've done this on that I've wanted to get early but have had to wait for including Mario Golf, Mega Man Collection, and Street Fighter Anniversary Collection. It is really starting to tick me off.

[ykryptonite13]

off topic post kinda: Hey about streetfightercontroller.com Hey what is the video clip about? All of a sudden Ryu runs to his master Dojo's and see that he has killed himself with the Raging Demon? :lol:

someone responded to this already, but to clarify, those images come from udon comics' Street Fighter. It is when Ryu comes back and finds that Akuma has killed his master Gouken. yeah, IMO, these stories are very "meh" and I don't see why people praise this stuff other than the art.

[ZForce]

To clarify, I took my copy of Drake that I had paid $5, with the intention of ridiculing it, to my local BB, and they gave me $21 credit for it.

[Trakan]

To clarify, I took my copy of Drake that I had paid $5, with the intention of ridiculing it, to my local BB, and they gave me $21 credit for it.

Did the blockbuster have a GameRush?

I can't wait to get this controller!!!

[ykryptonite13]

For anybody that's actually used one of these controllers on the SF Anniversary Collection: how's the D-pad on these controllers? From what I saw at Blockbuster yesterday, they don't look too great, but then again, I wasn't able to feel it for myself. I've read many posts in this thread saying "nuby sucks, don't buy their controllers" but I would like an opinion from somebody that actually has this controller. Thanks in advance.

The controllers are ok i guess. i heard that it was too light and hollow which bugged at first but i got over it. buttons are fine. problems are that: 1) the start and select buttons are a little too close to the top row of buttons and are sometimes accidentally pressed. 2) this is just me, but i think it's harder to do shoryukens and double fireball motions on this controller than the dual shock, which i have no problems with. 3) the cord is just too short. its shorter than the dual shock 2 (its probly the same length as PS1 controllers). Overall, I am satisfied though and with more play those issues will probably go away after more play with it, except for the short cord, which is a little annoying.

Actually it's more closer to the arcade than the DC was. It is PRETTY much arcade perfect. Way better than DC anyways. For a more refined list of changes check out the forums on shoryuken.com

Thanks for clearing this up... I had a suspicion that it may have been better than the DC but I was under the impression that it still wasn't arcade-perfect. IDK why, but i don't really enjoy the forums on SRK, but i'll check it out. One thing I did notice was the sound difference regarding the arrange music. On my DC version, after each round they basically stop and change to the next rendition of the stage music while on ps2, they try to smooth the transition over without a pause, which sounds forced and awkward. do you know if i'm right or is it just in my head?

[ZForce]

No Gamerush, it was just a regular Blockbuster.

[DreamSymphony]

Anyone know if this controller will work on a dreamcast with a playstation 1 controller adaptor?

[TheRock88]

Just picked up an Akuma one at my local Blockbuster. As the clerk was ringing it up, she said that they've been selling like hot cakes for a couple of days now.

[ykryptonite13]

Anyone know if this controller will work on a dreamcast with a playstation 1 controller adaptor?

i dont know, but i can't see why not.

[Richter]

got mine at BlockBuster. Clerk said the "3 that you see is all we're getting"

[BigHow]

Traded Culdcept (+10extra per trade), got $31 credit, and picked up an Akuma! The box is beautiful!

Trading in Culdcept?! Blasphemy!

[Trakan]

Just picked up an Akuma one at my local Blockbuster. As the clerk was ringing it up, she said that they've been selling like hot cakes for a couple of days now.

I thought most stores were only getting 3-5 of them. "Selling like hotcakes?" :roll:

[TheRock88]

Just picked up an Akuma one at my local Blockbuster. As the clerk was ringing it up, she said that they've been selling like hot cakes for a couple of days now.

I thought most stores were only getting 3-5 of them. "Selling like hotcakes?" :roll:

I dont know, thats what the clerk told me. Maybe some stores get more of them then others.

[Trakan]

I bought the Akuma one today. They had about 3 Akuma's and 3 Ryu's.

[sasukekun]

The BlockBuster in Corona, they didnt even know what I was talking about :x

BestBuy off Tyler St in Riverside didnt have any either.

Toys 'R Us in Riverside didnt have any.

Gamestop in Riverside off Magnolia isnt expected any until the 16th and they only have Ryu/Ken/Chun-li.

[jkam]

I picked up the Akuma one. Awesome looking controller. Great collector's box. As for the pad itself I like it as well. I like the action on the d-pad and how the buttons are layed out. Some people said it feels flimsy...it is a little light but it feels solid enough. I might pick up another one.

[AGuth]

Got mine , thanks!

[totsmann]

sweeeeeeeweeeet!!! And cool banner kryptonite.

[Trakan]

I like the controller itself also. The box is awesome too.

[icehouse]

It has already made me better at street, just by not having to blister my fingers on the ps2 pad, And the box does rule

[rajchakrabarti]

this post has become pretty big.. but just in case i missed it...

Is best buy going to carry these at all ????

or just gamestop and block buster ?

[darth007]

Nope, Best Buy probably wont have em. On streetfightercontroller.com if you click on "where to buy", it lists Blockbuster, CompUSA, EB, Gamecrazy, Gamestop, Media Play, and Sam Goody as the B&M stores that sells them. It then lists these as the online retailers for the controllers:
http://www.hotgamestuff.com/HGS2/HGS.html

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?wherefrom=search&searchword=street%20 fighter%20controller

http://www.gamestop.com/search.asp?sortby=title&searchtype=quicksearch&sea rchcount=12&keyword=street+fighter+controller&plat form=0&find.x=0&find.y=0&find=Search

http://www.arcadeshock.com/Browse_dept_items.asp/categ_id/13/parent_ids/0/Name/Accessories

http://www.alternativedvd.com/AllItems.asp?FormName=Search&FormAction=Search&Pla tform=All&Title=street%20fighter

[slagcoin]

It now says on the EB website that they are shipping within 24 hours. If you are able to get one (especially Ken or Chun Li), make a post and, if you can, provide a picture.

[kristianator]

having ONLY blockbuster carry the rest of these controllers is just stupid. not all blockbusters even carry video game hardware (it's not required). i went to my nearest location, and they didn't have any. i went to the next nearest one, and they had 3. both places told me that they were scheduled to only have a handful, like 5 or so. why the exclusive deal wtih blockbuster? blockbuster is gonna have some exclusive street fighter comic stuff too, which doesn't make sense either.

[pfunkpearl]

Sorry to bump this, but does anyone know if this ps2 controller will work with the xbox is you have a ps2-to-xbox connecter? I would assume so, but since there is no analog sticks I thought the xbox might freak out. anyone? thanks.

[Tromack]

having ONLY blockbuster carry the rest of these controllers is just stupid. not all blockbusters even carry video game hardware (it's not required). i went to my nearest location, and they didn't have any. i went to the next nearest one, and they had 3. both places told me that they were scheduled to only have a handful, like 5 or so. why the exclusive deal wtih blockbuster? blockbuster is gonna have some exclusive street fighter comic stuff too, which doesn't make sense either.

I think they are all going to have them. The Blockbuster near me doesn't sell games, but they still had 3 Ryus and 3 Akumas. I don't know why Blockbuster and Capcom are doing it this way, but I guess it is what they want to do.