I rented SFV and had a lot of fun online. Capcom probably should have released it digital only and waited for the "super" or "ultra" near-complete version to put it on disc at retail around Christmas 2016. The gameplay is solid, the network code is good, support for PS3 fight-sticks was welcomed (though configuring it manually in menus was annoying).
Even though I'm a huge and long-time SF fan, I'm not competitive anymore.
Things that have enticed me to wait for a discounted version:
- Inevitable Super/Ultra/Turbo version.
- Lack of Arcade mode
- Lack of Practice mode
- Unsure how much time or money it will take to unlock new characters (so far seems like a lot)
- There's really nothing on the disc, I'm going to wait for a Digital version sale on PSN/PS+
- I already have Ultra SFIV, which is complete, with a full roster, and still fun.
When I say nothing on the disc, I think there is already MORE forced DLC than the actual original disc install.
What's the point of even having a disc in the drive anyway if the game only uses it for DRM...