[quote name='ohvermie']Supposedly the 360 d-pads make the baby jesus cry.
However, the PS3 pads aren't that much better, I think if anything all those years of playing SF Alpha on PSone might've made me moderately competent with it. They did make things a bit easier on everyone though, for dragon punch motions, you can just tap down forward, down forward and it does the same thing.
Adding a bunch of you guys now for fighting actions.

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[quote name='brighenne']It's pretty universally accepted that the PS3 dpad destroys the xbox360's. With the way network games work, I don't foresee xbl being a big advantage either, since you can pick games based on network quality.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='dmunkee']If you don't plan on picking up a special controller (arcade stick, fight pad, etc.) then I'd say the PS3 version. Since the d-pad in the primary position feels better. Of course, it all comes down to personal preference. Some people hate the PS d-pad because of how it's sectioned off. Which, for those without the fighting game callus would be like playing with a cheese grater.
Personally, I don't plan on picking up a stick or any other special controller. I spent my younger years playing Street Fighter on the SNES, and played so many fighting games on consoles that it's what I'm used to at this point.
Anyway, I'd say: if you plan on picking up a stick, it's a toss up. If not, I'd (personally) say PS3. It also just depends on which community, XBL or PSN, you'd rather play with.[/QUOTE]
First off, thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I'm literally about to head out the door and pick up this game so your input(s) are monumentally helpful.
I definitely don't think I'll be getting a specific controller for this game per se. Unless I absolutely fall in love with it, then that might be an option. I'm also not really looking to play online as much simply because I'm going to suck lol. I just to relive a piece of gaming nostalgia from my childhood and Street Fighter basically says it all.
It sounds like the PS3 controller is better, overall, for this game so I might just pick it up for the PS3. My only problem is a buddy of mine who only has a 360 is getting it too and is stoked that I'm getting it. I might be letting him down a little bit haha. Thanks again for all the replies!!!