Street Fighter IV PS3 Official Discussion Thread

[btt]

They didn't give me a headband today at GS.
boooooooooooooooo~

[Furashu]

I hate seth.

but i unlocked Sakura, Gen, Rose, & cammy
gonna try to unlock dan and fei long tommorrow

[dizzlle01]

anyone know how to install this in your harddrive? I feel the loading takes awhile to load at times.

[Esper]

anyone know how to install this in your harddrive? I feel the loading takes awhile to load at times.

Go to "Main Menu" then select "Options". From there, go to "System Settings" and select "Install" and there you go :)

[FrankySox]

Anyone just using the PS3 controller and having success with it? I'll most likely be picking this up this weekend and would like to just use the Dual Shock, but if that's unfeasible I'd be willing to pick up a stick.

[SakBee]

I'm still using the six axis controller. It works for what it is, but like what people are saying here, it's not the best to use for this game. The way I have my buttons configured, I use my right hand a few times to press L1 and L2. It's weird but I am able to perform all the moves , but its a pain in the ass.

[js1]

I'm using the PS2 15th anniversary controller to play SF IV and going back to using the DualShock's d-pad is weird, I'm horrible with the regular d-pad now.

That's good to know. That's what I'll be using as well. Is there any input lag?

[blackjaw]

I'm still using the six axis controller. It works for what it is, but like what people are saying here, it's not the best to use for this game. The way I have my buttons configured, I use my right hand a few times to press L1 and L2. It's weird but I am able to perform all the moves , but its a pain in the ass.

Fock...I so want this game but won't be buying a stick for another month or so. I'm really torn on whether to get it now and use the Dualshock and have to relearn everything when I get a good arcade stick or just get it and enjoy the game and the hand cramps that come with it.

[ohvermie]

There really shouldn't be any input lag using the wireless controllers. I didn't have any problems using the Dual Shock 3 with Soul Caliber and there have been sites saying that there is no input lag with the wireless SF4 fight pads/sticks.

Learning a stick doesn't take too long. I played for a couple hours with a stick and I am able to pull off most things consistently with the exception of shoto-super/ultra moves (still whiff those occassionally). And the d-pad on the Dual Shock isn't as bad as people are making it out to be. It's not ideal, but it's serviceable.

[SakBee]

I played the original SF Alpha series on PS1 for countless hours with the regular PS1 comtroller and it was sufficient for that game. SFIV retains all the character's moves from SFII and Alpha with minimal changes. I am used to playing the six axis design style controller that Sony's been using since PS1 so its not a biggie for me. Using a tournament stick would have been amazing though.

[Pck21]

I played the original SF Alpha series on PS1 for countless hours with the regular PS1 comtroller and it was sufficient for that game. SFIV retains all the character's moves from SFII and Alpha with minimal changes. I am used to playing the six axis design style controller that Sony's been using since PS1 so its not a biggie for me. Using a tournament stick would have been amazing though.

Yea I agree. I don't using the normal controller but I feel as though I'm missing out on part of the game. I can't seem to pull off any of the cool ultra moves or anything with the regular controller. I'm looking for a fight pad but that seems to be completely pointless. When I picked up the game last night, they had two fight pads left but I didn't know for which system. I guess I will be hunting one down...

By the way, the more I play the game, the better I like it. At first I was not really all that impressed. Then after about an hour of playing, I found myself trying to pull off new moves...and then I was sucked in. Very, very, very good game, and that's coming from someone who doesn't really like or play fighting games.

[SakBee]

It takes a while getting used to the 3D graphics, but after a short while, I started liking it. Thank Jeebus they kept the fighting style in 2D!! Anyone remember playing that SF 3D for PS1 or PS2? That was just a cry for help on Capcom lol

[Pck21]

It takes a while getting used to the 3D graphics, but after a short while, I started liking it. Thank Jeebus they kept the fighting style in 2D!! Anyone remember playing that SF 3D for PS1 or PS2? That was just a cry for help on Capcom lol

Oh definitely! I liked the idea of the whole "3D in a 2D environment" concept from the beginning. It gives it a refreshing feeling of old school meets new school kind of thing. It's the way I wanted something like Street Fighter to look like after all of these years.

[ohvermie]

Also, to all the fuckers who keep using Blanka online and get me in a corner, and then electrocute me to death....fuck you and the horse you rode in. That is all.

Holding block on wake-up should allow you to stop garbage like that. And once he's out of range, a nicely placed sweep should take care of it.

[nbballard]

It takes a while getting used to the 3D graphics, but after a short while, I started liking it. Thank Jeebus they kept the fighting style in 2D!! Anyone remember playing that SF 3D for PS1 or PS2? That was just a cry for help on Capcom lol

Honestly, i feel like SF4 is more "SFex4" than a true addition to the main series. It feels a lot different than the 2D games (particularly in the jumping, and jump attacks).

Additionally, the time-attack modes, and special "combo training" modes were something that I've always associated with EX.

Not complaining- just saying...

[Pck21]

Holding block on wake-up should allow you to stop garbage like that. And once he's out of range, a nicely placed sweep should take care of it.

Thank you!!! I will try that tonight! I was really pissed off after that match too because it was like the second time I played an online opponent. I just sat there and said, "You've got to be sh*tting me" over and over again as he kept doing it. I just couldn't believe that someone was actually taking his/her own time to beat someone so cheaply. I would pull that move if the other person was better than me because that's called a strategy. Using it on a new player (I haven't played Street Fighter since SFII on the SNES and it was my second time playing online) is low class. They knew I wasn't that good because they were killing me within a second and used this move to finish me off. Oh well, I managed to win my first match online last night and then put it away lol. I was like, "Hell ya! Go out with a bang!" Very cool game.

[DarkKenpachi]

I love this game soo much. ohvermie we have to play again now that I had a chance to really get into it and unlock a few things. Plus I got a lot of trophies last night. Got my 10 wins in a row trophy :) now everything else will just come in time. only trophy that I am worried about is getting the silver for beating it on the hardest difficulty and beating gouken. other than that everything else is possible.

I will add everyone else in this thread that I didn't add last night.

[bigl523]

Is it possible to find online matches with green ping? I kept refreshing and only could find yellow, red, and the infamous unknown blank ping.

[GodlyOne]

That's good to know. That's what I'll be using as well. Is there any input lag?

There's no input lag that I notice, I just use the PS2/PS3 converter.

[Pck21]

Is it possible to find online matches with green ping? I kept refreshing and only could find yellow, red, and the infamous unknown blank ping.

I was having the same issue but honestly, I didn't notice any lag during my online play, yellow or red colors be damned. What I did notice was the load times with people who didn't install it and those who did...what a huge difference. When i play against people who install it, there's no load times...totally different story with those who didn't.

[ohvermie]

I love this game soo much. ohvermie we have to play again now that I had a chance to really get into it and unlock a few things.
I'll be on tonight. I might try to unlock Gouken first, but not like I really care about him since I rarely play shotos anyway. :)

I really want them to bring in multi-user lobbies. It's sad seeing all these people playing SF4 on my friends list and not being able to cram them all into a lobby for massive ass kickings. :)

I haven't seen a fully green connection bar either, but it doesn't seem to matter, the online play is pretty seamless except that time I played with Desklaser and he was using wireless.

[JEKKI]

Also, to all the fuckers who keep using Blanka online and get me in a corner, and then electrocute me to death....fuck you and the horse you rode in. That is all.LOL!!!

I guess when my PS3 copy arrives, we wont be playing then =P

Blanka <3

[MiniB0ssBattle]

Epic vega match last night, that guys is a tricky, poky bugger. Won in 2 rounds but man I had to work for it.

I have a 3 game ranked winning streak right now. I almost lost a match against a very good ryu last night but our connection dropped (i think cause he was in japan). I am frozen in fear to break my streak. I really want to get a 10 ranked winning streak but I feel my Gief needs to be better. I just need to concentrate on green pimp hand and lariat pass fireballs.

[MiniB0ssBattle]

Yeah, I was wondering about Blanka too. I lost to a Blanka because I could not close the distance (Blanka Balled me) then when I get close, I get electricuted. Oh I just weak jabbed the blanka ball after awhile but just couldn't close the distance.

What attacks get passed the electric attack (especially for zangief or boxer)?
I hope to learn charge characters.

[Oktoberfest]

trips usually do the trick, at least in older games

[ohvermie]

Trips break electricity. But you have to be barely in range otherwise you end up trading hits.

Not sure if that applies to EX electricity (assuming you can do it because you can do EX Honda hand slaps and EX Chun kicks).

[Pck21]

LOL!!!

I guess when my PS3 copy arrives, we wont be playing then =P

Blanka <3

Ugh yes we will not be playing each other unless you want to buy me a new TV seeing as how my current one will have a hole in it in the shape of a DS3 lol.

[icehouse]

Got this game yesterday and the days i wasted in the arcades in my youth came flooding back to me. My old school honda was needs some work, but the game plays like a dream. Anyone looking for a match tonight, feel free to add me to your friend list. Psn = firearmman

[GuardianE]

Abel's Tornado Throw seems to have ridiculous priority and is really powerful for a move that's so easy to execute. If you time it and do it to a waking opponent, they're pretty much screwed unless they perform a general move counter on wakeup. Or, that's how it seems anyway, unless I'm missing something while playing as him.

[Pck21]

Got this game yesterday and the days i wasted in the arcades in my youth came flooding back to me. My old school honda was needs some work, but the game plays like a dream. Anyone looking for a match tonight, feel free to add me to your friend list. Psn = firearmman

Dude I had the exact same feeling. Even my dad saw me playing it and was like "Why are you playing this? Didn't you play it a long time ago?" I had to explain that this was a new version but he didn't buy it...as always....lol.

Abel's Tornado Throw seems to have ridiculous priority and is really powerful for a move that's so easy to execute. If you time it and do it to a waking opponent, they're pretty much screwed unless they perform a general move counter on wakeup. Or, that's how it seems anyway, unless I'm missing something while playing as him.

Yea Abel is a bitch. I played against him once and that was enough to convince me that if I ever wanted to commit suicide, I'll play against him instead because it's basically the same thing.

[GuardianE]

Yea Abel is a bitch. I played against him once and that was enough to convince me that if I ever wanted to commit suicide, I'll play against him instead because it's basically the same thing.

Unless someone knows otherwise, it just seems to snuff everything. It might be the same for the other command throws and one of the reasons why Zangief is top tier. The timing is a little tricky, but once that's down, the waking player pretty much has to perform a Shoryuken right away, which would leave him incredibly vulnerable were it blocked. A total guessing game there.

I beat Seth using only Tornado Throws and Ex Tornado Throws. As soon as he wakes up, I perform another one at the right time. He couldn't/wouldn't do anything about it. I guess when I play on a harder difficulty it may show me more ways to counter it.

[Pck21]

Unless someone knows otherwise, it just seems to snuff everything. It might be the same for the other command throws and one of the reasons why Zangief is top tier. The timing is a little tricky, but once that's down, the waking player pretty much has to perform a Shoryuken right away, which would leave him incredibly vulnerable were it blocked. A total guessing game there.

I beat Seth using only Tornado Throws and Ex Tornado Throws. As soon as he wakes up, I perform another one at the right time. He couldn't/wouldn't do anything about it. I guess when I play on a harder difficulty it may show me more ways to counter it.

Hmmm maybe I'll test him out then and see what goes down. I still need a fucking fight pad though...holy balls am I getting smoked.

[peloquin17]

add me to your friends list if you're in the mood for an asswhippin'!

oh, and by asswhippin' i mean you totally kicking my ass, cause i suck, but i cant stop playing.

[joey0480]

did you guys consider the soul calibur 4 stick? or the hori 2 stick for ps3? not sure if either are any good or we should all go for the 39.99 fight pad?

[GuardianE]

Depends on if you're a stick or a pad player.

From a quality perspective, the fightpad is an awesomely designed controller, whereas the Soul Calibur 4 stick is a mediocre stick at best... so take that for what you will.

[joey0480]

Depends on if you're a stick or a pad player.

From a quality perspective, the fightpad is an awesomely designed controller, whereas the Soul Calibur 4 stick is a mediocre stick at best... so take that for what you will.

gotcha, i haven't tried the soul calibur stick, just don't feel like shelling out 150 for a tourney stick. So figured I would go with a $50ish stick or $40ish pad.....guess i will wait for a pad then.

[JEKKI]

Unless someone knows otherwise, it just seems to snuff everything. It might be the same for the other command throws and one of the reasons why Zangief is top tier. The timing is a little tricky, but once that's down, the waking player pretty much has to perform a Shoryuken right away, which would leave him incredibly vulnerable were it blocked. A total guessing game there.Abel's EX version of the command throw has one hit or armor property in it so beware!!

other than that, yes, his command grab works real well.

when I first played with him in the arcade and got a little comfortable, I seriously cannot go back to Honda since Oicho feels so off compared to Abel.

[ashram]

picked up the game yesterday.... 9 solid hours later i could not feel my thumb!
called up my buddies from high school and we were on.... for the 1st time since high school (ok, the year AFTER we finished school) we were kicking each other's asses. too bad there is no lobby system!

also... for that ultimate bit of nostalgia, i played using this
http://www.usb2.cn/oa/webedit/uploadfile/200892613300468.JPG
brings back the old days with the saturn... that still works right next to my ps3!

[GuardianE]

Abel's EX version of the command throw has one hit or armor property in it so beware!!

other than that, yes, his command grab works real well.

when I first played with him in the arcade and got a little comfortable, I seriously cannot go back to Honda since Oicho feels so off compared to Abel.

Could it be invincible on startup? Yeah, I've been mixing in EX command throws just because they'd have to be stronger/higher priority/quicker by default. But even the normal seems like a real doozy to deal with in that scenario. Good for Abel. Bad for downed opponent.

[JEKKI]

I dont think any command throws ever have invincibility.

otherwise theyd be the most bullshit broken moves in the face of fighting games.

the strength of command throws are all in their general frame data and throw range.

[GuardianE]

I dont think any command throws ever have invincibility.

otherwise theyd be the most bullshit broken moves in the face of fighting games.

the strength of command throws are all in their general frame data and throw range.

And the fact that they're throws that can't be low blocked. Or tech hit. And they're powerful. And break through focus attacks.

I suppose that what you say is true about invincibility frames. But it'd be odd for a command throw to have armor properties or soak up a hit. I don't think I've seen that in SF before. Then again, I usually don't pay that much attention to grapplers.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Has anyone else unlocked Home unlockables while playing? I've unlocked a Dan shirt I think so far. Anyone else get anything different?

[DarkKenpachi]

Abel's Tornado Throw seems to have ridiculous priority and is really powerful for a move that's so easy to execute. If you time it and do it to a waking opponent, they're pretty much screwed unless they perform a general move counter on wakeup. Or, that's how it seems anyway, unless I'm missing something while playing as him.

I noticed this too last night while I was playing against him with guile. I gotta really learn the other characters because right now I can only really use ryu, ken, sakura, and sagat. I love charge characters but seth was destroying my guile.

one quick note. why is it when I am playing arcade mode and accepting challengers, they always get a match with me as soon as I am about to beat seth, but if it is a match when he beats me no one ever trys to come in?

[MSUHitman]

Anyone just using the PS3 controller and having success with it? I'll most likely be picking this up this weekend and would like to just use the Dual Shock, but if that's unfeasible I'd be willing to pick up a stick.

Franky,
You're fine with the DS3 for now, but you may want to look at the fightpad eventually. If you're wanting to be hardcore, then you're looking at sticks.

[DarkKenpachi]

Has anyone else unlocked Home unlockables while playing? I've unlocked a Dan shirt I think so far. Anyone else get anything different?

I got dan's shirt as well. I think the home rewards are linked to icons, titles, and medals.

[GodlyOne]

one quick note. why is it when I am playing arcade mode and accepting challengers, they always get a match with me as soon as I am about to beat seth, but if it is a match when he beats me no one ever trys to come in?

How do you even get that far? I always get challengers 1 second into my first match. :lol: Start the round, throw 2 punches then get challenged, it's really annoying.

[MSUHitman]

They didn't give me a headband today at GS.
boooooooooooooooo~

Go back and ask for it, most people with pre-orders aren't taking them by choice.

[GuardianE]

There's actually a shortage of the headbands from what I've seen. Most of the Gamestops I went to had no extras and were actually short. One of them (the one I preordered from, obviously) didn't even get them in.

[ashram]

There's actually a shortage of the headbands from what I've seen. Most of the Gamestops I went to had no extras and were actually short. One of them (the one I preordered from, obviously) didn't even get them in.

my gamestop gave me mine the day before after verifying my preorder...
the 18th.. they handed them out to whoever bought any version of the game if they asked for it.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

I got it today, and I love it. The graphics are nice. I have only unlocked one character. I think I might have a problem unlocking the last 3. I use to be way better at Street Fighter now I'm just terrible,but still love it.

[GuardianE]

Yeah, well, the game's also been selling like crazy where I am. The impression I got from some stores were that they didn't even have enough to cover the preorders.

[DarkKenpachi]

How do you even get that far? I always get challengers 1 second into my first match. :lol: Start the round, throw 2 punches then get challenged, it's really annoying.



yeah that was happening also but I did not mind then because I was going for the achievement (er trophy) and not even really caring if I won or lost. After I got it though, then it seems like the challengers were coming non-stop.

I might have to invest in a fight pad because thinking back to SNES days, the controller was much slimmer and not as ergonomic as the DS3. lol

[Furashu]

just turn off the challenges on the menu

[MSUHitman]

There's actually a shortage of the headbands from what I've seen. Most of the Gamestops I went to had no extras and were actually short. One of them (the one I preordered from, obviously) didn't even get them in.

Well at my Gamestop no one is taking them. They forgot to hand them out Tuesday when I picked my CE up, and I went back the next day because I remembered it and they gave me two because most people refused to take it and I was one of the few who had requested it.

[fatez]

finally unlocked all the characters, the dlc was pretty weak... only costumes for 4 characters :l

[brighenne]

5 actually: gief, abel, el fuerte, honda, rufus.

[Pck21]

Well everyone I picked up a fightpad (two actually, long story) and I'm practicing tonight. I'm sick and tired of getting my ass handed to me every match... :)

[js1]

There's no input lag that I notice, I just use the PS2/PS3 converter.

Thanks!

[GodlyOne]

Wow, 115 KB for the unlock code for 5 costumes. I'm really gravitating towards not getting any of the extra costumes...

[Kyo]

Has anyone else unlocked Home unlockables while playing? I've unlocked a Dan shirt I think so far. Anyone else get anything different?
Out of curiosity ... did you lose to Dan?

I couldn't think of a better insult than to give a Dan shirt as a reward (or punishment) for losing to Dan. It might have been a coincidence, but I gotten one after a match up with Dan online and lost.

*hangs head in shame*

[ohvermie]

I think it was pretty obvious to everyone that the costumes were already on the disc. :P Phooey on Capcom, who do they think they are, Namco?

Good games MattX and Jugsta. Something odd is going on with my network connection, I keep on dropping out.

[Pootie Thang]

Is there going to be a Street Fighter IV night? If so sign me up...

PSN: PootieThang

[ohvermie]

I think god doesn't want me to have the 10 ranked wins in a row trophy.

Got up to fight 10 twice tonight, and both times totally botched it up...

First time I just got cocky and picked Cammy because I had played the guy earlier and mopped up with Blanka... Felt like being a good sport and not picking the same dude again... Bad idea, I suck with Cammy! D:

Second time they just picked someone other than Ryu/Ken/Sagat/Akuma... I literally just was not able to comprehend how to fight against E Honda and just got beat. It was close, I think if it was best of 5 I would've been ok because by round 3 I had some sort of strategy set up and the guy was really just spamming sumo torpedoes (which I think adds insult to injury).

So I think I am just going to say fuck off to that trophy. I don't need it (I really do...)

[MSUHitman]

Out of curiosity ... did you lose to Dan?

I couldn't think of a better insult than to give a Dan shirt as a reward (or punishment) for losing to Dan. It might have been a coincidence, but I gotten one after a match up with Dan online and lost.

*hangs head in shame*

Yeah blue shirt for losing to Dan while online is the only confirmed Home unlockable so far. I got it also.

[MSUHitman]

Updated OP with confirmed PSN CAG list of those with the game in-hand.

[RelentlessRolento]

add me to the list... I need to clear up my friends list so don't be surprised f you can't add me.

[imascrub]

i won't get my copy from amazon until after the weekend :(
time to hit up my friend's place!

[Roa]

Add me to the list as well :) Be glad to play some CAGS when I am online.

Haha that 10 rank streak trophy got me playing all night today. I main with Vega and got beat by a Zangief player on my 10th match. Got to try again kiddo :lol:

[blueweltall]

Hey can you add me too?

PSN: blueweltall

I'm not very good though.:)

[Paco]

I use Balrog. I rape Ryu and Ken. It's almost like a full time job giving the scrubyukens and Scrubkumas the beatdown they deserve. If only I could get paid for it.......

[bigl523]

Man I am terrible. I've only won 2 online matches. Add me to the list, hopefully I can get better through cag training :)

psn id: gf_

[DarkKenpachi]

I flipping knew it. The costume packs are already in the game, we are just paying to unlock them. (except for the free pack from the CE)

for my reference in saying this. the size of the file to open the characters was 118Kb. in Naruto UNS the character updates are 100kb which basically add one mission and unlock a different support character.

so this means basically they are really taking advantage of us.


with that aside I still love this game. Unlocked everyone except Gouken and Seth which I will get around to this weekend. Man Focus attacks really change the dynamic of the game so much. Didn't start using them until last night against bobo.(please forgive me I can't remember you whole screen name at the moment)

[Mogambi]

Please add me to the list

PSN : Mogambi

[Pck21]

Well I used my fightpad last night and it actually made a world of difference. I was able to pull off some moves that were much more difficult to pull off with the DS3. I'm somewhat surprised to be honest.

[ohvermie]

Man Focus attacks really change the dynamic of the game so much. Didn't start using them until last night against bobo.(please forgive me I can't remember you whole screen name at the moment)
I have to get into the habit of not freezing like a deer in headlights when people online start abusing me with them. Always get trapped when peeps charge up focus attacks while I'm getting up, I stupidly try to sweep them out of it, and get whacked for fall down, rinse, repeat, toss in an ultra combo/super combo and I'm sent packing. :(

[Kuroi Kaze]

Add me to the list.

I would rate my skill as Above Average in that jump in to fp, to hadouken, to shinkuu hadouken isn't something I'd have any problem doing. I'm not an expert, though so I'm pretty beatable by great players.

[brighenne]

Out of curiosity ... did you lose to Dan?

I couldn't think of a better insult than to give a Dan shirt as a reward (or punishment) for losing to Dan. It might have been a coincidence, but I gotten one after a match up with Dan online and lost.

*hangs head in shame*

Haha, that's awesome. Hopefully that's true so I'll have bestowed a Dan shirt on someone yesterday.

[slam09]

I have to get into the habit of not freezing like a deer in headlights when people online start abusing me with them. Always get trapped when peeps charge up focus attacks while I'm getting up, I stupidly try to sweep them out of it, and get whacked for fall down, rinse, repeat, toss in an ultra combo/super combo and I'm sent packing. :(
I have a similar issue. I try to c.HK which is useless cause it blocks the first hit >< I've noticed that alot of people aren't used to seeing them though. I'm finding Focus attack to crumple then Tiger Destruction is damn easy to pull off. People tend to try to block the focus or are like me and try to sweep the legs.

Feel free to add me for a few rounds. PSN is slamz0rz.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

I use Balrog. I rape Ryu and Ken. It's almost like a full time job giving the scrubyukens and Scrubkumas the beatdown they deserve. If only I could get paid for it.......

I noticed you like Balrog. It was fun playing last night. If anyone wants to add me feel free to.

[dmunkee]

Add me to the list, with the weekend here, I can finally devote some time to the game.

[DarkKenpachi]

I can't wait until they add the free downloadable content with tournament ladders and such.

on a side note. for some reason I am really enjoying playing as chun li, sakura, and sagat right now. E. Honda is definately a beast.

I haven't used Dhalsim, El Fuerte, Vega, or Rufus yet and I will probably never use Rufus outside of beating the game to get seth.

Is it me or is it so different using guile now? he feels soo toned down now. Like he is now more of a defensive player instead of the offense powerhouse he use to be.

[The Mana Knight]

I finally got SFIV. You all know I'll be playing it. :D

Out of warning I do suck at SF.

[MSUHitman]

I'll update the list later today. Have all the names up to Mana written down.

Who besides me has the blue badge of courage for Home from playing online? [FYI if you lose to Dan playing online you get a blue SF4 shirt.]

[peloquin17]

holy crap!

i was playing with zangief at lunchtime. hes a beast!

i think he's gonna be my main.

and yes...i still stuck.

feel free to add me to pad your wins.

<--psn id

[Pck21]

Ok I hate Seth. I do. First, stupid name for a boss. Seth? Scary! No. Second, he's a bitch. He is. He seems to gain more and more powers as the match goes on. He just makes them up as he goes along. "Hey I'm beating Seth...oops no wait....he just turned into Sara Palin, pulled out a hunting rifle, hopped aboard a chopper, and sniped me Halo style. That can't fair." Awesome.

Dear Capcom,

If you ever make another "Seth" again, I will send you back a copy of your game with my corn ladened feces inside.

Thank you,

Pissed off SF IV loser

[silks]

Add me.

PSN: MrDiamondJ

[GenDV138]

I'll be on tonight after midnight Eastern, feel free to send me an invite if you see me on. Getting my TE stick today so looking forward to trying it out!

PSN ID is GenDV138 if I haven't been added to the list yet.

[thelonepig]

Ok I hate Seth. I do. First, stupid name for a boss. Seth? Scary! No. Second, he's a bitch. He is. He seems to gain more and more powers as the match goes on. He just makes them up as he goes along. "Hey I'm beating Seth...oops no wait....he just turned into Sara Palin, pulled out a hunting rifle, hopped aboard a chopper, and sniped me Halo style. That can't fair." Awesome.

Dear Capcom,

If you ever make another "Seth" again, I will send you back a copy of your game with my corn ladened feces inside.

Thank you,

Pissed off SF IV loser

Sounds like they took a cue from recent SNK titles.

[Pck21]

Sounds like they took a cue from recent SNK titles.

Maybe. I never got into the SNK titles so I personally wouldn't know. However, if that series contains bosses who suddenly have ever power and counter move available in the history of video games, then yes, a cue was taken.

Honestly, how do you go about beating Seth? I did the whole one round, 30 second trick after my 5th try and that didn't do anything. He just kept teleporting and grabbing me from half the screen like Scorpio. I swear I think he yelled "Get over here!" Did I get the wrong version or something?

[dmunkee]

Paco, you weren't kidding about Balrog destorying shotos. Especially scrub Kens, who I'm certain make NO attempt to block.

I'm pretty sure my record is awful, I blame El Fuerte :lol:

[slam09]

Maybe. I never got into the SNK titles so I personally wouldn't know. However, if that series contains bosses who suddenly have ever power and counter move available in the history of video games, then yes, a cue was taken.

Honestly, how do you go about beating Seth? I did the whole one round, 30 second trick after my 5th try and that didn't do anything. He just kept teleporting and grabbing me from half the screen like Scorpio. I swear I think he yelled "Get over here!" Did I get the wrong version or something?
SNK bosses are ridiciously overpowered. They usually have a single move that will rape you. Sometimes even when blocked. Sometimes they have infinite combos as well. For example Zero from KOF2001 has an infinite that is just him doing the same move over and over again. One of his moves will guard break you even if you block. Most SNK bosses also lack a crouch animation. Luckily they're mostly not playable characters.

[Nibi]

I won my first online match yesterday. I play Honda. Add me to the list
PSN ID = Nibi117

[Ecofreak]

Add me please!

PSN: Phoenix_Azure

[Willie Aames]

Just picked this up - let's see how well my skills have aged. Feel free to add me to the list:

PSN ID: WillieAames

[Dasflikko]

Man this game is fantastic, add me to the list of CAGers that wants to get in on some SF4 action!

PSN/ Dasflikko

[Lost_In_Shadows]

I'm getting sort of pissed off.. What is the correct way to get Akuma I followed one to a tea, and it didn't work... Kinda annoying

[GodlyOne]

Spent about 45 minutes trying to finish arcade with El Fuerte, got my ass handed to my over and over by Seth. Probably never using him again.

Edit: Here's how to get Akuma.

YOU CAN'T USE ANY CONTINUES DURING ANY OF THE MATCHES AND DON'T LOSE A ROUND
MATCH 1: Get a Perfect
MATCH 2-8: Make sure you don't get a perfect, get hit at least once, and DON"T FINISH WITH A ULTRA OR ANY SUPER COMBO. Finish with a regular move just to be safe
MATCH 9: You will face akuma after Seth and you must beat him.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Spent about 45 minutes trying to finish arcade with El Fuerte, got my ass handed to my over and over by Seth. Probably never using him again.

Edit: Here's how to get Akuma.

YOU CAN'T USE ANY CONTINUES DURING ANY OF THE MATCHES
MATCH 1: Get a Perfect
MATCH 2-8: Make sure you don't get a perfect, get hit at least once, and DON"T FINISH WITH A ULTRA OR ANY SUPER COMBO. Finish with a regular move just to be safe
MATCH 9: You will face akuma after Seth and you must beat him.

That's it? I read something like get 2 perfects, 2 ultra's, and don't continue which I did that xD.

[GodlyOne]

I forgot to mention that you need to unlock Cammy, Fei Long, Sakura, Gen, Rose, and Dan before going for Akuma. You don't need to finish arcade with the unlockables, just have them unlocked.

[MasterSun1]

I've only lost once so far online, to a Sagat. I mostly use Blanka.

[slam09]

Ugh. Is it just me or are there a sickening number of ken players out there?

[Esper]

Good games Nibi. Very close matches at the end.

[MiniB0ssBattle]

andy, i think i was one of your victims!! I was the jabbing gief. gah, I haven't won one match with a blanka.

[Nibi]

Sorry Nibi, my connection sucks. I apologize for that. Good games though. Very close matches at the end.

Yeah, most def. I had a great time. Nice Balrog you got there.

[distgfx]

Add me to the list

Uraizen

I don't have a stick yet but would love to get some practice with real people before I go up against FGT members

[CAG 79]

Spent about 45 minutes trying to finish arcade with El Fuerte, got my ass handed to my over and over by Seth. Probably never using him again.

Edit: Here's how to get Akuma.

YOU CAN'T USE ANY CONTINUES DURING ANY OF THE MATCHES AND DON'T LOSE A ROUND
MATCH 1: Get a Perfect
MATCH 2-8: Make sure you don't get a perfect, get hit at least once, and DON"T FINISH WITH A ULTRA OR ANY SUPER COMBO. Finish with a regular move just to be safe
MATCH 9: You will face akuma after Seth and you must beat him.

Wow are you serious? No way I'm good enough to meet all of those requirements at once. I hope there is an "unlock all characters" DLC because if not then I will never get to play as Akuma. The bad thing is that you cannot even use a save from someone else because its tied to your PSN tag. Trophies/Achievements have ruined this. Same goes for cheats.

[ohvermie]

Well you can get character unlocks even if the computer is set on easiest setting and if matches are set to one round.

It's not that bad.

[distgfx]

Wow are you serious? No way I'm good enough to meet all of those requirements at once. I hope there is an "unlock all characters" DLC because if not then I will never get to play as Akuma. The bad thing is that you cannot even use a save from someone else because its tied to your PSN tag. Trophies/Achievements have ruined this. Same goes for cheats.

Change difficulty to Easiest, make the number of rounds 1 then cheese with Ryu or Ken. Jump in, HK, crouch, HK then jump back and do it all over again. You'll never get hit. If you have problems with this then you're going to hate getting Gouken.

Gouken - After unlocking Akuma, Sakura, Dan, Cammy, Fei Long, Gen and Rose, complete the game with Akuma. Then get at least 2 perfects and 3 Ultra Finishes and don't use any continues.

[MiniB0ssBattle]

fear not, just set your arcade match to the following
easiest
1 round
99 round

just jump in roundhouse, sweep roundhouse, backup and repeat.

[ocbengtson]

add me to the list bengy81.
I forgot how much I suck at SF games, oh well, I will have plenty of time to get better at it.

[JunJun]

I would like to added as well.

PSN: geohen

Although I am not good but I plan to start practicing like crazy

[CAG 79]

Change difficulty to Easiest, make the number of rounds 1 then cheese with Ryu or Ken. Jump in, HK, crouch, HK then jump back and do it all over again. You'll never get hit. If you have problems with this then you're going to hate getting Gouken.

Gouken - After unlocking Akuma, Sakura, Dan, Cammy, Fei Long, Gen and Rose, complete the game with Akuma. Then get at least 2 perfects and 3 Ultra Finishes and don't use any continues.

fear not, just set your arcade match to the following
easiest
1 round
99 round

just jump in roundhouse, sweep roundhouse, backup and repeat.

Thanks for the tips guys. So far I've unlocked Sakura, Dan and Cammy. It also helped setting the time to 30 seconds, especially against Seth.

[enufs8d]

add me please

psn: wotcher

[Lost_In_Shadows]

After trying to get Akuma 2-3 times I have yet to do so. I've tried 2-3 different things, and I follow it exactly, and he still doesn't show up after Seth. I got all the other characters before him you have to get then I tried where it said to get 2 perfects, and 2 ultra's, and don't lose of course that didn't work. Then I tried that other way that said get a perfect on the first match, and don't die. Again Akuma didn't come out. I really want to know how to unlock him xD

[distgfx]

After trying to get Akuma 2-3 times I have yet to do so. I've tried 2-3 different things, and I follow it exactly, and he still doesn't show up after Seth. I got all the other characters before him you have to get then I tried where it said to get 2 perfects, and 2 ultra's, and don't lose of course that didn't work. Then I tried that other way that said get a perfect on the first match, and don't die. Again Akuma didn't come out. I really want to know how to unlock him xD

Have all the characters except Gouken and Seth unlocked? Beat the game with the character you're trying to beat him as already?

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Have all the characters except Gouken and Seth unlocked? Beat the game with the character you're trying to beat him as already?

Correct sir. I've tried it both ways. I tried it with a character I haven't beat it with, and also tried it with a character I have neither of which worked, and I followed those things exactly. =/

[distgfx]

Correct sir. I've tried it both ways. I tried it with a character I haven't beat it with, and also tried it with a character I have neither of which worked, and I followed those things exactly. =/

If it helps in any way, I did it with Ryu. Not sure why you're not getting him.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

If it helps in any way, I did it with Ryu. Not sure why you're not getting him.

Do you remember which one is the correct way to get him? Is it the 2 perfects, and 2 ultra's or is it a perfect during the first round, and nothing else?

[distgfx]

Do you remember which one is the correct way to get him? Is it the 2 perfects, and 2 ultra's or is it a perfect during the first round, and nothing else?

To be honest... I don't know, I didn't know the definitive way, so I just kicked ass. I got a perfect where I could and if I got hit then I'd always finish with an ultra. Same way I got Gouken, except with Akuma instead of Ryu. So I'm not 100% sure.

[Pootie Thang]

Do you remember which one is the correct way to get him? Is it the 2 perfects, and 2 ultra's or is it a perfect during the first round, and nothing else?

I followed this and it works for all characters:

http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/Features/Story/A1Story20090213-121702.html

[Interstella 5555]

Hey guys, I won't be able to get the game until it ships, but please add me to the list and I'll reply back asap. Thanks!

PSN: Veridis_Quo

[distgfx]

Do you remember which one is the correct way to get him? Is it the 2 perfects, and 2 ultra's or is it a perfect during the first round, and nothing else?

Wait a minute... keep the timer at 99. I saw it posted somewhere that it could be a condition too.

[Pootie Thang]

Dayummm I just played a M. Bison dude and he has 1000+ online points... It was 1 each and I almost had him but he blocked my Ultra and then kicked me... damn so close!

[Paco]

If you want a good NON Scrubyuken time,hit me up. If you ever need a quick, pick me up just add my name to yo list. OHHHH

[GodlyOne]

I might be alone in thinking this but shouldn't Super combos be assigned to the revenge meter instead? I feel like, since the Ultras do so much more damage, wouldn't it be more logical to be a move you charge up for?

20 seconds in and you or your opponent already has an Ultra while it basically takes a round plus a bit to charge up the Super.

[ohvermie]

Is there some significance to the SF community with all this "chick" stuff. The chicken icons are super cute, but just wondering what those "chick" tiles mean (if it's negative or positive).

I also got an Akuma "10" t-shirt for Home earlier today. Not sure if it's related to playing a bunch of Akumas online and beating the crap out of them, or getting a perfect against an Akuma online (I did both when they gave me the shirt). So there's probably Home shirts for every character?

[Ecofreak]

Is there some significance to the SF community with all this "chick" stuff. The chicken icons are super cute, but just wondering what those "chick" tiles mean (if it's negative or positive).

I don't think the "chicks" are anything special outside the fact that they're the first icons you get. I'm surprised how slowly I'm earning new icons given that the I am earning new titles so much faster. Oh well -- I have an icon of Sakura dashing which is pretty cool.

And yay for my 3000th post!

[Blinkster]

Add me blinkandprep.....i blow but this game is so much fun.

[MiniB0ssBattle]

Great matches with DarkKenpachi (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=111549)! I have much to learn and I got super lucky on my 2 wins. 2 out of 4 = awesome night for me. I am still getting destroyed by ken's and ryu's sweep or jump roundhouse, sweep.

[distgfx]

I might be alone in thinking this but shouldn't Super combos be assigned to the revenge meter instead? I feel like, since the Ultras do so much more damage, wouldn't it be more logical to be a move you charge up for?

20 seconds in and you or your opponent already has an Ultra while it basically takes a round plus a bit to charge up the Super.

The idea behind the Ultra was so your opponent can make a comeback if they're getting beat down real bad.

[DarkKenpachi]

Great matches with DarkKenpachi (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=111549)! I have much to learn and I got super lucky on my 2 wins. 2 out of 4 = awesome night for me. I am still getting destroyed by ken's and ryu's sweep or jump roundhouse, sweep.

thanks man and Great Matches with you as well. Your Zangief is way better than you give yourself credit for and you don't use him cheaply which is very respectable. He is one of my mains and I tip my hat to you. imma hit you up in pm.

[BostonCollegeFan]

So the general conscious is that this is worth the $60? :P

[distgfx]

So the general conscious is that this is worth the $60? :P

This pretty much sums it up:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll53/uraizen/6a00bf76d0a9b7438300e398a84d4f0002-.jpg

[BostonCollegeFan]

Heh, I just hope it holds up over time. Then again, I did drop $700 down to get the best version of super turbo pre-360/ps3 versions so :/

[distgfx]

Heh, I just hope it holds up over time. Then again, I did drop $700 down to get the best version of super turbo pre-360/ps3 versions so :/

... :applause: Now that's hardcore.

[BostonCollegeFan]

http://www.videogamegazette.com/3do/3dostreetfighterfc.jpg
Nevar forget.

[thelonepig]

This pretty much sums it up:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll53/uraizen/6a00bf76d0a9b7438300e398a84d4f0002-.jpg

Wow, I remember those toys.

[Ecofreak]

I'm getting a bit bored of facing off against all these Ryu and Ken players on Ranked matches. Bleh -- hopefully, the character choices start to spread out over time and as I go higher up the skill ladder.

[Lost_In_Shadows]

I can't figure out something. I finally unlocked Akuma, and then I fought Gouken, and beat him with a perfect I might add,but can't select him. ...

[distgfx]

I can't figure out something. I finally unlocked Akuma, and then I fought Gouken, and beat him with a perfect I might add,but can't select him. ...

Did you also beat the game with Akuma first?

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Did you also beat the game with Akuma first?

Nope I haven't. I just read that, and now I know why he isn't unlocked. This other site said to beat the game with Akuma then to use Ryu to unlock him,but I don't know how true the Ryu part is.

[distgfx]

Nope I haven't. I just read that, and now I know why he isn't unlocked. This other site said to beat the game with Akuma then to use Ryu to unlock him,but I don't know how true the Ryu part is.

Ryu part's not true. I beat the game with Akuma then beat it again as him, beat gouken and unlocked him

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Now I only need to unlock Seth. I'm going to do that someday.

[distgfx]

Now I only need to unlock Seth. I'm going to do that someday.

Take your time, he's not worth unlocking immediately. He's cool but takes damage like a bitch.

[SakBee]

I tried unlocking some characters today and it took me over an HOUR beating Seth by using Dhalsim.... What a pos character...

[shadowrep]

put my name down xD! i got the game! dammit! LOOOOl but i cant get gouken dammit!

[MSUHitman]

Hey guys, I won't be able to get the game until it ships, but please add me to the list and I'll reply back asap. Thanks!

PSN: Veridis_Quo

Reply when you have it and I'll update the list. Wanting to keep confirmed people with game in hand on the list.

List updated through blinkandprep.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Picked it up, if you guys wanna battle add me on PSN: BostonCollegeFan

[Mogambi]

Played some ranked matches online tonight, finally starting to see some different characters used. I fought some Akumas, Zangiefs, Goukens and Rose players. It was an interesting night. Anyone working on a CAG night yet?

[option.iv]

How is the online part of this game? It seems very mixed. Also is it conducive to a CAG night? Or is it really just 1on1 invites?

[Dasflikko]

I've had a few good online matches, but finding someone with a good connection has been an utter nightmare.

I'd say a good 95% of people that come up in the search lists for me have a 3 or worse network rating. I'm yet to come across someone with a 5 rating too, over all it has been pretty disappointing finding a good solid match.

I've only seen 1v1 lobbies too.

[GenDV138]

Yeah, I've had trouble joining matches when searching for them. It seems to work better if you turn challenges on and go into arcade mode, and just let people challenge you. Haven't noticed any lag from the few games I've played online so far.

[BostonCollegeFan]

To whoever I just battled for like an hour straight (forgot your PSN name lol) great battles. Was nice playing against someone my own skill level and tradings wins off and on :D

[Nibi]

To whoever I just battled for like an hour straight (forgot your PSN name lol) great battles. Was nice playing against someone my own skill level and tradings wins off and on :D

It was some good fun BCF. The sheer variety of characters we were playing was super entertaining. My thumb is worn out.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Haha yeah, I haven't even unlocked any of the characters yet so I was just experimenting with most of them. Still fun :D

[Furashu]

does anyone want to play me on ps3 version im an okay blanka, just learned some stuff..

PSN: Dunkindoanuts

[GodlyOne]

I just turned off my PS3, I'm clamoring to play some SFIV.
Weird that I haven't run into any quitters yet during ranked games.

[woodcan]

Reply when you have it and I'll update the list. Wanting to keep confirmed people with game in hand on the list.

List updated through blinkandprep.

What's this list? Add me to it :D

Also, anyone wanting to play I'm getting on right now as soon as I take off the shrink-wrap and unbox my stick :bouncy:

[blueweltall]

Anybody have the SFIV Tournament edition fightstick or the regular fightstick? How is it?

[Furashu]

Anybody have the SFIV Tournament edition fightstick or the regular fightstick? How is it?

i have the standard stick and its pretty great. the buttons are very responsive, none have gotten stuck. my joystick did briefly have some sticking problems, but its prefectly fine now. ive had it for nearly 1.5 weeks and have played 10+ hours on it and 10+ hrs on SFHDR and have zero problems, i can excecute all of blanka's moves pretty well

[GenDV138]

I'll be on for another hour or two if anyone wants to play. I'm not great but I'm learning!

Anybody have the SFIV Tournament edition fightstick or the regular fightstick? How is it?

I have the TE stick and I've been enjoying it. Joystick is pretty smooth and I have an easier time pulling off combos with the stick than on a controller. Only problem I had was a button getting stuck, but the buttons are all perfect now, probably was from the stick still being cold.

[blueweltall]

Cool, I'll guess I 'll have to pick up a stick later this week if I can find one.

[GodlyOne]

:bomb: I just got finished playing games with an E. Honda who trapped my in the corner while spamming the 100 Hand Slap and an El Fuerte who only did the Habanero Dash into a Body Splash over and over.

[jughead]

I've had a blast with this game. I've had trouble finding games with 3+ connect bars, but once I do, its all good. My best guy is Gouken. I've been winning more regularly lately. I still always get my ass beat by Cammy and Blanka. I don't know why.

[DarkKenpachi]

I don't think we should do a CAG night yet until they add the tournament dlc. it is only 1on1 fighting right now.

anyone unlock all the colors yet? or know how to? I only have 5 colors unlocked so far.

far as the seth thing goes. I was starting to beat it with everyone on easy then I realized that there is a trophy for medium so I am going back and finishing it that way. 18 more people to go.

[imascrub]

man I got my butt handed to me vs a friend yesterday haha
Though I just got it yesterday and he's had it for a few days. I need to learn how and when to use focus, cancel and ex moves...

Still had a blast though. Haven't played a street fighter game in years. My thumb got rubbed raw on the dpad from practicing with Guile!

[Ecofreak]

Weird that I haven't run into any quitters yet during ranked games.

That happened a lot when playing DS ranked online games, but I don't envision this being a large problem given how long it takes to get back online once you turn off the system.

[nbballard]

Man- is it just me, or is the music playing after the trial challenge too similar to the theme from Rainbow Road on Mario Kart?

I'm sure if you guys haven't noticed, you'll hear it now. Sorry...

[woodcan]

I'll be on for another hour or two if anyone wants to play. I'm not great but I'm learning!

Sorry I missed you last night Gen, by the time I got around to beating Seth and sent you an invite I think you had stopped playing SFIV :cry:

[bigl523]

I'm having a terribly hard time doing cancels with special moves. I'm using a dualshock 3 controller. Are these moves cake to perform with a joystick or one of those fightpads? I'm seriously thinking of investing in a stick if it makes these moves possible.

[shadowrep]

sorry did you see my post or something... you can add me to the list >.> i have the game...

[GodlyOne]

We need to have three CAG tournaments when we're able to actually have tournaments in the game: a bragging rights tourney, a just or fun tourney, and a random character selection tourney.

[BostonCollegeFan]

I didn't think Capcom could be as retarded as to somehow make Seth harder on Easy. I'm trying to go through the game to get all the characters wheres on Normal I was able to take Seth in about an hour but i'm now on hour three of not being able to kill this fuck on EASY. WTF?

Are downloaded game saves compatible with this game?

[distgfx]

I didn't think Capcom could be as retarded as to somehow make Seth harder on Easy. I'm trying to go through the game to get all the characters wheres on Normal I was able to take Seth in about an hour but i'm now on hour three of not being able to kill this fuck on EASY. WTF?

Are downloaded game saves compatible with this game?

Who are you trying to beat him with?

No.

[GenDV138]

Sorry I missed you last night Gen, by the time I got around to beating Seth and sent you an invite I think you had stopped playing SFIV :cry:

No problem woodcan, Seth can be a pain haha. I was about to get to bed but saw your invite a few minutes after you sent it, wasn't able to get in. Definitely feel free to send me an invite if you see me on next time!

Also, I'll probably be on in half an hour if anyone wants to play some matches.

[GodlyOne]

Sorry to Kenpachi, couldn't accept your fight request cause I was in the middle of fighting Seth with Balrog.
Took my about 8 continues but I finally defeated him. (and I don't know how to send invites to people)

[nbballard]

Seth is a push over... if you put the max rounds on 1 and the time limit on 30 seconds and go for a "time out" victory.

In the 1 round matches he gradually gets more difficult, but only as his life depletes from what i can tell. Otherwise the idiot just sits and chunks sonic booms.

(strictly for unlocking of course)

[distgfx]

Seth is a push over... if you put the max rounds on 1 and the time limit on 30 seconds and go for a "time out" victory.

In the 1 round matches he gradually gets more difficult, but only as his life depletes from what i can tell. Otherwise the idiot just sits and chunks sonic booms.

(strictly for unlocking of course)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSLL95tJFM

He's grapple happy too.

[dizzlle01]

Im trying to get the trophy for 10 win achievement, but sometime people just leave when im kicking their ass. Does that count as a loss against me?

[Esper]

Took my about 8 continues but I finally defeated him. (and I don't know how to send invites to people)

to send invites to ppl, go to 'create match' in either 'ranked match' or 'player match'. From there, choose your match settings and when you get to the lobby, choose 'send game invite'.

[optimusprime8062]

I suck hard at this game. Its hit or miss when it comes to pulling off special moves, which I don't understand because I do the same thing every time...this game is really cool though...

[Lost_In_Shadows]

I thought Seth was easy compared to what I've been hearing. On the Easiest setting he is nothing to beat. Even on Medium I thought he was somewhat hard,but not as hard as some people talk about him. I would hate to see him on the hardest setting though.

[blueweltall]

Is he hard or just cheap?

[dragonjud]

Is he hard or just cheap?

He's the cheapest boss (aside from the SNK games of course) I've seen from Capcom. That said, I want to note that 'Easy' is not the lowest setting...there's 'Very Easy' and 'Easiest' or something like that. He will still be cheap with those settings, but it's a little less cheap.

In one occassion he went from a leg/body slide (along the ground) directly into a super dragon punch...'nuff said.

[Ultimate Matt X]

We should organize a little tourney or game night kind of thing for next weekend. I'm out of town now or I'd have been trying to get some games in more this weekend.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Meh I think Akuma in SSF2T is much cheaper, as then he knows exactly what you're doing. Seth is possible but still highly cheap. Fuck him.

[BostonCollegeFan]

It also goes to note that unlike every character in the game, Seth is not frame locked, so he can go from one move into another unlike the other characters who have to wait for their animations to finish. It's bs.

[Furashu]

anyone wanna play right now? just add me on PSN : Dunkindoanuts
im an okay blanka/ bison

[MasterSun1]

Add me to the list on Page 1: AndySun124

Everyone online sucks. I hope you CAGers are at least decent.

I use Blanka mostly.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Lol yeah they really do suck online. I'm 25-2 lol. Although, knock on wood, no ones dc-ed out yet so atleast the PSN crowd is more mature to losing. Ryu and Ken are extremely useless against Blanka in SF4 though. Blanka easily ducks Ryu's Ultra/Super and both of theirs fireballs haha. This one guy who was playing Ryu threw off his Ultra expecting it to win the match because I was wide open but instead I just ducked under it. he stood still for like five seconds, couldn't believe it.

[GenDV138]

Good games, Furashu! Sorry about the last match, got a lost connection error for some reason.

[Furashu]

Good games, Furashu! Sorry about the last match, got a lost connection error for some reason.

yeah good game, my friend was using the abel haha.

lotta close matches!

playing esper now

[Esper]

Lost connection. Damn... GGs to Furashu. Nice blanka and abel! :) I need to work on C.Viper and Cammy. If you want to play again, shoot me a FR.

[Ecofreak]

Just played Wotcher for ~1 hour. Really epic matches making for an extremely good time. :)

Getting to play my Abel, Sakura, Bison, and Rose against people besides Ken and Ryu was definitely a welcome change of pace. I no longer have second thoughts about purchasing this game.

So I wonder if I should just stick to friendly matches or keep on practicing with the expectation of facing dozens of Kens and Ruys in ranked matches.

[Pck21]

Fuck! Ok so I finally had time to really sit down and play this game tonight. I finally beat it on the easiest setting to get a feel for it with the new fightpad. Good stuff there. So I decide to try it on medium for the trophy. I kind of want to commit suicide right now. I got all the way up to Bison, barely squeezing out victories from the other opponents. Every damn time I was close to beating him, he would pull a Seth and demolish me! Ugh!!!!

I still love the game, but right now it's more of a love hate relationship, and we're not talking to each other at the moment...

[Ecofreak]

I still love the game, but right now it's more of a love hate relationship, and we're not talking to each other at the moment...

It's best to give yourself some time before you say something to the game you may regret. ;)

[RelentlessRolento]

If anyone ever wants to fight a decent Dan, look me up.

[Furashu]

Lost connection. Damn... GGs to Furashu. Nice blanka and abel! :) I need to work on C.Viper and Cammy. If you want to play again, shoot me a FR.

yeah my friend was playing abel.

its funny cause i couldnt do blanka trial four but he did it for me
and he couldnt do abel trial four but i did it for him.

yeah maybe tommorrow well play again.

goodness i barely lost to a ryu and ken in ranked matches keep spamming those fcking fireballs >.>

[Pck21]

It's best to give yourself some time before you say something to the game you may regret. ;)

Well, I may have called it fat. That won't come back to bite me, right? ;)

[BostonCollegeFan]

Don't worry, I called her a bottom feeding slut, and threw her against the wall and she still came back for more.

[nbballard]

anyone have the game guide that could provide a review? I was unimpressed with the mini-guide included in the CE- if it's more of the same I'll avoid it.

When I was in middle school, i lived and died by one of the SFa2 guides that was out at the time. I've judged every game guide since by that standard, and they've always disappointed.

[GodlyOne]

I wonder if there exists a online Vega player, I've never seen it before.

[Pck21]

Don't worry, I called her a bottom feeding slut, and threw her against the wall and she still came back for more.

Chris Brown, is that you? :razz::-#

[Furashu]

anyone have the game guide that could provide a review? I was unimpressed with the mini-guide included in the CE- if it's more of the same I'll avoid it.

When I was in middle school, i lived and died by one of the SFa2 guides that was out at the time. I've judged every game guide since by that standard, and they've always disappointed.

review???

uh..donno
but eventhub.com was pretty dam helpful.

are we gonna have a PS3 Tourney? :D
a 32 or 64 with byes person bracket with best of 5 matches...

we can just have someone head that up... theyd do a random draw then type of the bracket.. then we'd play then report back

[GodlyOne]

:lol: I never realize it when people send me player match invites, I quit the game and I see a bunch of invites in my inbox.

[Furashu]

we should a tourney each month... :)
does anyone want to head this up?

[garc4475]

Lol yeah they really do suck online. I'm 25-2 lol. Although, knock on wood, no ones dc-ed out yet so atleast the PSN crowd is more mature to losing. Ryu and Ken are extremely useless against Blanka in SF4 though. Blanka easily ducks Ryu's Ultra/Super and both of theirs fireballs haha. This one guy who was playing Ryu threw off his Ultra expecting it to win the match because I was wide open but instead I just ducked under it. he stood still for like five seconds, couldn't believe it.


fight me i suck too my gamertag is b475.

[Nibi]

Sorry if I ignored anyone's request. My brother and some buddies came over and they had never seen SF4 before. Needless to say they were instantly hooked.

[Furashu]

fight me i suck too my gamertag is b475.

but this is the ps3 section?

[DarkKenpachi]

ok ok I need to hide this game form myself I have like 30 hours on it already. 6 characters away from the beat it with all characters on meduim or above trophy.
sakura, c. viper, rose, chun li, akuma, and seth.

note to everyone you can cheat to get the trophy for beating it on medium without loosing a round(also on hard against gouken) just press start on controller 2 when your about to lose.

[Furashu]

ok ok I need to hide this game form myself I have like 30 hours on it already. 6 characters away from the beat it with all characters on meduim or above trophy.
sakura, c. viper, rose, chun li, akuma, and seth.

note to everyone you can cheat to get the trophy for beating it on medium without loosing a round(also on hard against gouken) just press start on controller 2 when your about to lose.

i am at 22 and i got the game on wed afternoon lol!

[MiniB0ssBattle]

Wow I logged almost 11 hours and I have just discovered the joys of charge characters like Balrog and Bison(Taking DarkKenpachi's advice on not deciding a main until I get to try the other characters. )
I know I will be missing my Joystick this week, its getting fixed. Besides the random stuck stick, i am loving it. I also am getting used to the square gate.

[Roa]

I wonder if there exists a online Vega player, I've never seen it before.

One here :) Vega is my main.

Out of the 100 matches I played online, I've only seen two Vega players.

[Pck21]

Ok so I added everyone who sent me a friend request last night! Thanks! :)

I also tried another couple of rounds against Bison on medium and I just kept getting destroyed. I almost threw my fight pad across the room until I remembered that they were hard to find and it was kind of expensive...then I remembered I had 2 other ones still sealed and chucked it as hard as I could on a pillow. I felt better, the controller wasn't broken, and I still wanted to play more. Win-win-win situation for me. I'll try and be on tonight guys but I have classes and a paper to write so we'll see. I'm just glad to see people on my friends list for a change lol.

[Breakpoint]

ok ok I need to hide this game form myself I have like 30 hours on it already. 6 characters away from the beat it with all characters on meduim or above trophy.
sakura, c. viper, rose, chun li, akuma, and seth.

note to everyone you can cheat to get the trophy for beating it on medium without loosing a round(also on hard against gouken) just press start on controller 2 when your about to lose.

there is also a trophy guide out at www.PS3Trophies.com (http://www.PS3Trophies.com) if anyone endds for help

[bigl523]

note to everyone you can cheat to get the trophy for beating it on medium without loosing a round(also on hard against gouken) just press start on controller 2 when your about to lose.

Thanks for the tip!!!

[DarkKenpachi]

Wow I logged almost 11 hours and I have just discovered the joys of charge characters like Balrog and Bison(Taking DarkKenpachi's advice on not deciding a main until I get to try the other characters. )
I know I will be missing my Joystick this week, its getting fixed. Besides the random stuck stick, i am loving it. I also am getting used to the square gate.

you know the fact that you can't blind select your fighter in this game really changes an aspect of the game from SSF2THD. because now when i play people I kinda pick a good person to fight against them with. a real benefit of knowing how to defend yourself with everyone. though I rarely see myself using c. viper, rufus or dhalsim unless I am really playing around.

One here :) Vega is my main.

Out of the 100 matches I played online, I've only seen two Vega players.

I love Vega it is just that I have to relearn him again because a lot of his attacks are different now.

Ok so I added everyone who sent me a friend request last night! Thanks! :)

I also tried another couple of rounds against Bison on medium and I just kept getting destroyed. I almost threw my fight pad across the room until I remembered that they were hard to find and it was kind of expensive...then I remembered I had 2 other ones still sealed and chucked it as hard as I could on a pillow. I felt better, the controller wasn't broken, and I still wanted to play more. Win-win-win situation for me. I'll try and be on tonight guys but I have classes and a paper to write so we'll see. I'm just glad to see people on my friends list for a change lol.

you know when your just trying to finish the game with everyone you can use your fave to get to seth and then lose to him and pick who you want to beat him with.

I really need to get away from this game. it is all I can think about for example:

-Buying SF4 CE $79.99 plus tax
-SF4 Strategy guide to read in the bathroom $19.99 plus tax
-buying the street fighter anime uncensored 15.99 plus tax
-Having your 2 year old twin boys running around the house saying
HA-DO-KEN Priceless. :)

[BostonCollegeFan]

I still think Blanka is unfair against Ryu's and Ken's, and this is coming from a primarily Blanka player. I just feel so bad ducking under every one of their projectiles haha.

[DarkKenpachi]

I still think Blanka is unfair against Ryu's and Ken's, and this is coming from a primarily Blanka player. I just feel so bad ducking under every one of their projectiles haha.


not really because the sheer might of their attacks on blanka even out the playing field. I use shotos a little above average and with ryu you can always cancel out your hadoken into a super hadoken and smack blanka with it every time. but anyway that move was added to compensate for how much of an advantage fireball users use to have on him.

besides if all you can really do is spam fireballs and dragon punches then you deserve to have blanka slide under and smack you.

(imagine this I am talking like I am the SF4 master. :whee:) lol

[BostonCollegeFan]

Blanka can duck under the super hadoken though. He ducks under the Ultra hadoken hah.

[nbballard]

-SF4 Strategy guide to read in the bathroom $19.99 plus tax

How is the guide? :)

I had an alpha 2 guide that had a breakdown of each of the standard punch/kicks (Standing, Sweep Range, Jumping, Crouching, etc), along with their strength and priority. Anything like that?

[ZerotypeX]

Starting a CAG SFIV tourney, if interested, for more info go here http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215513

[DarkKenpachi]

Blanka can duck under the super hadoken though. He ducks under the Ultra hadoken hah.

lol true but when you cancel out the regular fireball to the super one. you catch blanka at the tail end of it and he still gets hit for the full damage. (or at least I have done personally)

How is the guide? :)

I had an alpha 2 guide that had a breakdown of each of the standard punch/kicks (Standing, Sweep Range, Jumping, Crouching, etc), along with their strength and priority. Anything like that?

yeah it is like that almost exactly. not as good as the SSF2 guide I remember but it does give a consistent overview of how to play a character, how you should do their moves, and move priorities and such. it even gives you frama rate times and suggestion on what to do with them.

it is not a must buy, as it does not give in depth strategies like tekken guides do, but I would say pick it up if you can find it for cheap and definately for a penny in the future.

I must say though I really do miss the arcades, even though online is a blast, it still doesn't offer the amazement of seeing the local arcade champ or the arcade jockey who has a harem of women sit behind him bored as he destroys several people in a game.

[nbballard]

There are fun arcade stereotypes, but you're only looking at the bright side of things.. What about the annoying kids who don't understand the system of displaying your quarter on the machine to play next? or the guy that wins all of his matches because he holds his elbows out in a weird way so you can't reach your control? The guy that has B.O. so bad that you'd be willing to pay your quarter just to get away from him?

Or better yet- one of the arcades we used to go to in Memphis had ashtrays mounted to the sides of the machine. They were the only place that got Virtua Fighter 3 when it came out. We played it for a few hours one night, only to end up in the emergency room later because my brother had a severe asthma attack (his fault, i know..)

I like arcades but i don't miss the broken controllers, the jammed buttons, out of order signs, crackly speakers, or absentee arcade attendants when you have no more quarters and the continue counter is running down.

[DarkKenpachi]

There are fun arcade stereotypes, but your only looking at the bright side of things.. What about the annoying kids who don't understand the system of displaying your quarter on the machine to play next? or the guy that wins all of his matches because he holds his elbows out in a weird way so you can't reach your control? The guy that has B.O. so bad that you'd be willing to pay your quarter just to get away from him?

Or better yet- one of the arcades we used to go to in Memphis had ashtrays mounted to the sides of the machine. They were the only place that got Virtua Fighter 3 when it came out. We played it for a few hours one night, only to end up in the emergency room later because my brother had a severe asthma attack (his fault, i know..)

I like arcades but i don't miss the broken controllers, the jammed buttons, out of order signs, crackly speakers, or absentee arcade attendants when you have no more quarters and the continue counter is running down.

so true but yet the experience you get in arcades help shape you into a better player. I remeber growing up in philly and there were 3 different venues to really show off your fighting game skills.
1. the local pizza shop
2. Space port downtown
3. Atlantic City (with 3 seperate areas to play in, Harrah's, the mall they rebuilt, and the boardwalk arcades.) all had their own culture and each different playing styles. I know it is not philly but all of south jersey is considered to be East Philly. lol

just the different combo ideas and playing styles from each area really develop you into a better player. Plus the thrill of beating the arcade jockey with the harem of girls was the best feeling in the world. :)

[nbballard]

Plus the thrill of beating the arcade jockey with the harem of girls was the best feeling in the world. :)

So true...

[ohvermie]

Thanks for the games last night Kenpachi. Hope your Gief didn't get too tired of throwing Boxer around like a bitch.

Man, girls will never be in an arcade. :P

[BostonCollegeFan]

I had the distinct pleasure of growing up around Funspot, and my aunt owned a house across from it, so I think i'm one of the few who got an amazing arcade experience :D

[DarkKenpachi]

Thanks for the games last night Kenpachi. Hope your Gief didn't get too tired of throwing Boxer around like a bitch.

Man, girls will never be in an arcade. :P

thank you for the games. it was a blast. anytime you wanna play hit me up and I am game. when I was younger all the girls hung out at the arcade also. the lucky cool guys had the harem who watched them play and bring them food. lol

I had the distinct pleasure of growing up around Funspot, and my aunt owned a house across from it, so I think i'm one of the few who got an amazing arcade experience :D

nothing quite like it BCF, shame my children will never know the true arcade experience.

[GodlyOne]

Wow, how does one pull off a fake kick with Sagat?

[Pootie Thang]

Wow, how does one pull off a fake kick with Sagat?

I don't know but with Ken it's holding down HK instead of tapping it. It's called a feint.

[brighenne]

Wow, how does one pull off a fake kick with Sagat?
Tap roundhouse two times in extremely quick succession. Try tapping with two fingers so that the second finger hits the button immediately after the first.

[MasterSun1]

Tap roundhouse two times in extremely quick succession. Try tapping with two fingers so that the second finger hits the button immediately after the first.

I heard some people say it's near impossible with a DS3.

[brighenne]

If we're just talking the challenge mode thing, then it's actually easier for me to do it on the ds3.... it's just pretty hard to do if you don't have quick fingers.

[GodlyOne]

Holy fuck, I just defeated Gouken in arcade on the hardest difficulty. Now my left arm's tingling...

Seriously though, all of it was crazy-adrenaline pumping.


Thanks for the advice about Sagat's fake kick, I'll try it out later.

[HowStern]

Just bought this. Reading instruction booklet now since I can't play it yet. Will be on in like an hour though.

[cdietschrun]

Holy shiatttt this game is hard. I am trying to do the challenges to learn how to play and I can't beat any characters set of challenges on Normal. On Ken I am on the 4th level and I can't beat some of these for the life of me. I think it was one where I had to do jump + HK, HK, right-down+right,down,right + MP, Focus MK+MP, and the third move is like too far away after the second move, I can't do it for the life of me.

I am using a regular controller, I know it's not totally designed for that, but I don't know if I am going to get a stick, I am at college, and frankly don't really want one, but this game seems nigh impossible to do some moves.

In general, this game seems brutally difficult! Anyone have tips??

[ohvermie]

I wouldn't worry about the character specific challenges too much. A lot of those combos rely so much on frame counting you will be hard pressed to reliable pull them off in an online environment. They do teach good concepts such as linking and such, but later on some of them require sheer perfection to complete.

I would say pick one character that interests you, go and play arcade mode for a bit on easy so you can familiarize yourself a bit with the moves (not necessarily just the special moves) and figure out what type of reach and advantages that specific character has, and then turn on accept fight requests in arcade mode, and start taking on peeps online.

If you start having certain problems fighting certain dudes, I am sure someone here will be kind enough to offer their services and put up a clinic for you. I kinda did an impromptu one with Kenpachi last night trying to figure out how to get Balrog to beat Zangief. :P

And everyone here seems to be at every level of play skill, so you should be able to get some good competitive games going soon enough.

Welcome to SF4, we won't take your fight money. :)

[It'sMagneto]

Ha. Is anyone playing this with a standard controller? If so is it worth it? I don't really have the money for a stick but I'm dying to play this. And if I do wind up getting a stick I'd probably want to buy the X0 version to get my friends to play it.

[slam09]

The major thing i don't like about the standard controller is that the R2 and L2 buttons suck.

I hate these people that are taking advantage of people like me that don't read XD They set ranked games for 1 round and 30 seconds and win via time out.

[slam09]

Wow, how does one pull off a fake kick with Sagat?
Proper way is pressing it twice quickly. The way to just do easy to finish the challenge it is set 2 buttons to do the same thing and slide your finger across quickly.

[Oktoberfest]

nothing is impossible to do on the regular PS3 controller ^^

[Bretts31344]

I fought my first Zangief lariat spammer tonight. Kind of a pain until I figured out to just be patient and counter with low kicks. Any other tips on stopping him? I need to find a guide that shows which moves will break each other. I play frequently, so if you want you can add me. I have only played HD Remix a little and just bought this. My PSN account is: MGS4_Ocelot_08

[GodlyOne]

I fought my first Zangief lariat spammer tonight. Kind of a pain until I figured out to just be patient and counter with low kicks. Any other tips on stopping him? I need to find a guide that shows which moves will break each other. I play frequently, so if you want you can add me. I have only played HD Remix a little and just bought this. My PSN account is: MGS4_Ocelot_08

I think you should keep your distance and wait for his lariat animation to finish then close in with a counter. Keep him away from you with projectiles if you have a character that can do so.

[Bretts31344]

I think you should keep your distance and wait for his lariat animation to finish then close in with a counter. Keep him away from you with projectiles if you have a character that can do so.

Thanks. So just crouch block then throw a reversal once the animation finishes? I managed to pull that off a few times. Fireballs help too, but they will go through him if the timing is right (or off depending of your perspective).

[GodlyOne]

Thanks. So just crouch block then throw a reversal once the animation finishes? I managed to pull that off a few times. Fireballs help too, but they will go through him if the timing is right (or off depending of your perspective).

That might just work, though you should watch out if you're right next to him cause he'll throw out a piledriver.

[HowStern]

I'm using DS3 and I can definitely see the benefits of a stick but the only really frustrating thing is doing ultra combos with L1 and L2

Seth is a fuck

has anyone beat him? How?? I just spent an hour trying with blanka (he worked good for stopping seths teleporting by electrocuting him) and ryu (he worked good keeping distance) but no luck. Maybe I'll try it on easy next time?

[GodlyOne]

I'm using DS3 and I can definitely see the benefits of a stick but the only really frustrating thing is doing ultra combos with L1 and L2

Seth is a fuck

has anyone beat him? How?? I just spent an hour trying with blanka (he worked good for stopping seths teleporting by electrocuting him) and ryu (he worked good keeping distance) but no luck. Maybe I'll try it on easy next time?

:lol: I found out that staying in one spot with Blanka and constantly using his electric thunder works wonders, he just walks into it.

When the match starts off (most of the time) he stretches out and punches you, jump and fierce kick him then crouch and trip him (don't jump at him again or he'll kock you with a Shoryuken). Get away, keep your distance and block his sonic booms. He'll eventually do a wall jump at you and that's when you attack. Get away and do it again.

Once he's close enough to you he'll rape you with Shoryukens and Piledrivers. It's not a deadset way of defeating him but it'll help in learning what works and what doesn't for you.

[DarkKenpachi]

finally unlocked everyone and beat the game with everyone on medium or above. now it seems that outside of the beat gouken on hardest, everything will be done through challenges and online fighting. time to rape the challenges with good ole gief.

now I gotta turn my ps3 back on and check Godlyone's trophies to make sure I keep pace with him. ;)

@godlyone did you beat gouken on hardest honestly or did you use the 2nd player cheat?

I wonder can you use the second player cheat to fulfill the requirements to get gouken or do you have to do that against the cpu?

[enufs8d]

so Kenpachiexodia or Godly0ne, can you guys kara cancel? ive been trying and trying but my fingers cant do the 3/60th frame cancel.