[Orinoko]

Anyone got it in the UK yet? I managed to fund my credit card and get it from the US store, its an ace game!

Ha-do-ken!

[Kawsar17]

When is this out on the uk store?

[Orinoko]

Dont know the UK PS3 date as it was annouced it has been delayed (something to do with US and UK QC?)

UK Xbox 360 version has been released though.

[theblacksheep]

Struggling to get to grips with it again. Used to be able to complete it without losing a round on the snes. Can't do that any more!

[Orinoko]

I know tell me about it, all those years ago playing on the arcade used to be able to get through to bison almost with no lives lost! At the moment getting to the 4th or 5th opponent (usually annoying T-Hawk) gets me killed, even on medium!

Im sure they have programmed cheap tricks into it! Online play is a bit laggy too.

Add me if anyone wants a game

PSN ID: DonnyDarkKnight

[Tigerblade]

We shall have to get an AVF tournament going

[Orinoko]

Sounds like a good idea

[chowyunfatt]

VS

Kind of like this

[Wigandave]

Originally Posted by Orinoko

I know tell me about it, all those years ago playing on the arcade used to be able to get through to bison almost with no lives lost! At the moment getting to the 4th or 5th opponent (usually annoying T-Hawk) gets me killed, even on medium!

Im sure they have programmed cheap tricks into it! Online play is a bit laggy too.

Add me if anyone wants a game

PSN ID: DonnyDarkKnight

I'm finding the same thing. I reckon the balance of the game has changed just enough that I'm not finding the timings like I had on the SNES where I could go through the game without losing a round on 8 star difficulty. Have been getting owned by some of the traditionally 'lesser' characters though, especially T Hawk, but even Zangief and Honda. The fat guys have all got better!

Like the sound of a tourny though. I've not found the lag to be too bad but haven't had the nerve to get onto the ranking games. Can hold my own on the friendlies but expecting a real lesson in the rankings

[Tigerblade]

Originally Posted by Wigandave

I'm finding the same thing. I reckon the balance of the game has changed just enough that I'm not finding the timings like I had on the SNES where I could go through the game without losing a round on 8 star difficulty. Have been getting owned by some of the traditionally 'lesser' characters though, especially T Hawk, but even Zangief and Honda. The fat guys have all got better!

The difference is this is a direct port of the arcade Super Turbo which AFAIK never came out on SNES so will be slightly different to whichever SNES version you played.

Also you gotta remember they have balanced the game, so the weaker characters have now been toughened up and the stronger characters toned down a bit so there are no more crap characters like Zangief and Dhalsim. In fact, normally I'm a Ryu/Ken/Sagat man but I'm finding in this my strongest characters are now Blanka/Honda/Guile.

[mitchjen]

how do you get this from us psn store I want this game but when I get to the store there is no option to buy it, im proberbly being thick but just cant find how, please help

[Zeromajor]

Originally Posted by Tigerblade

The difference is this is a direct port of the arcade Super Turbo which AFAIK never came out on SNES so will be slightly different to whichever SNES version you played.

Absolutely, the SNES hardware wasn't as powerful as the original arcade board - whereas the ps3 has more than enough power to reproduce the original, so what you're getting is an arcade perfect emulation (in HD), without any of the slowdown/odd timings that the SNES versions had

[Orinoko]

Originally Posted by mitchjen

how do you get this from us psn store I want this game but when I get to the store there is no option to buy it, im proberbly being thick but just cant find how, please help

You have to have created a US PSN account on your PS3 (by giving an American address) then use that user and the US store to buy it as its not available on the UK PSN yet.

I think there was something about when you add your billing information you can leave the state as an american one as long as you only fund your credit card in $5 increments, that way the credit card company doesnt check the full address or something?

My AMEX card was billed fine the 3 x $5 increments i added $14.99 is a bargain!

[Orinoko]

Originally Posted by MajorZero

Absolutely, the SNES hardware wasn't as powerful as the original arcade board - whereas the ps3 has more than enough power to reproduce the original, so what you're getting is an arcade perfect emulation (in HD), without any of the slowdown/odd timings that the SNES versions had

Loved the original SNES version played it till i had sore eyes!!

Oh BTW Wigandave, that game we had was good although i didnt think I was that abysmal at the game? im sure im getting lag which messes up my timings when your attacking - timing is everything!!

[chowyunfatt]

I have a old arcade stick from my PS1 days that is very well built and is perfect for this type of game as I'm not very good with a pad.

Would this work if I get a PS2 adapter for the PS3 as I would prefer a stick over a pad especially on SF4 when it comes out.

Thanks.

[Wigandave]

Originally Posted by Tigerblade

The difference is this is a direct port of the arcade Super Turbo which AFAIK never came out on SNES so will be slightly different to whichever SNES version you played.

Also you gotta remember they have balanced the game, so the weaker characters have now been toughened up and the stronger characters toned down a bit so there are no more crap characters like Zangief and Dhalsim. In fact, normally I'm a Ryu/Ken/Sagat man but I'm finding in this my strongest characters are now Blanka/Honda/Guile.

Might have to try some of the other characters too. Normally stick with Ryu for the balance but been struggling both on and offline. Starting to wish I'd spent a little more time down the arcades all those years ago.

[Wigandave]

Originally Posted by Orinoko

Loved the original SNES version played it till i had sore eyes!!

Oh BTW Wigandave, that game we had was good although i didnt think I was that abysmal at the game? im sure im getting lag which messes up my timings when your attacking - timing is everything!!

100% agreed that timing is everything with this type of game and any kind of lag can ruin it. Seemed ok at my end though....

[Orinoko]

Originally Posted by Wigandave

100% agreed that timing is everything with this type of game and any kind of lag can ruin it. Seemed ok at my end though....

LOL maybe I am just very bad at it

[Orinoko]

Originally Posted by chowyunfatt

I have a old arcade stick from my PS1 days that is very well built and is perfect for this type of game as I'm not very good with a pad.

Would this work if I get a PS2 adapter for the PS3 as I would prefer a stick over a pad especially on SF4 when it comes out.

Thanks.

Dont know if the adaptor would work, although i see no reason why it wouldnt - im finding the pad hard to use and was thinking of buying a Hori stick - they have a special edition one coming out for SF4 - but its looking expensive at over £100!!! Maybe I need to get out more?

[Wigandave]

Originally Posted by Orinoko

Dont know if the adaptor would work, although i see no reason why it wouldnt - im finding the pad hard to use and was thinking of buying a Hori stick - they have a special edition one coming out for SF4 - but its looking expensive at over £100!!! Maybe I need to get out more?

My first feeling was that this should work but then I remembered one of my PS1 pads not working with a PS2, so not sure sure. The arcade sticks have to be the best way forward if planning on spending a fair bit of time on this game. £100+ though Wow!

[chowyunfatt]

I would rather use the stick I have if possible as it's a really good one and it's worn in as well which helps with SF.

There is this option maybe instead of £100.
Hori Fighting Stick 3 for PlayStation 3 - PlayStation 3 Accessories - GAME.co.uk

Don't know how good it is tho!

[Orinoko]

Originally Posted by chowyunfatt

I would rather use the stick I have if possible as it's a really good one and it's worn in as well which helps with SF.

There is this option maybe instead of £100.
Hori Fighting Stick 3 for PlayStation 3 - PlayStation 3 Accessories - GAME.co.uk

Don't know how good it is tho!

Thanks for that mate, i have had a look around but it all seems rather complicated to find out which sticks are the decent ones, I cant remember if i read a few reviews about that one saying its not great - would explain the price difference...

[Workshed]

Originally Posted by Orinoko

Thanks for that mate, i have had a look around but it all seems rather complicated to find out which sticks are the decent ones, I cant remember if i read a few reviews about that one saying its not great - would explain the price difference...

Build one using an old Sixaxis, no lag that way and you can put in exactly the parts you want

[mitchjen]

Originally Posted by Orinoko

You have to have created a US PSN account on your PS3 (by giving an American address) then use that user and the US store to buy it as its not available on the UK PSN yet.

I think there was something about when you add your billing information you can leave the state as an american one as long as you only fund your credit card in $5 increments, that way the credit card company doesnt check the full address or something?

My AMEX card was billed fine the 3 x $5 increments i added $14.99 is a bargain!

Thanks orinoko will try that by the way if i get the us version what will happen when they relase the uk one will I be ok online and do you think there will be any difference in the the two games cos if not why do they hold back euro games?
sorry if am being thick here

[Orinoko]

Originally Posted by mitchjen

Thanks orinoko will try that by the way if i get the us version what will happen when they relase the uk one will I be ok online and do you think there will be any difference in the the two games cos if not why do they hold back euro games?
sorry if am being thick here

I hadnt really thought about the differences or if there will be any issues, I cant imagine there being, I have downloaded and played games both on US and UK accounts and vice versa - there never seems to be a problem, I think its quite common and I've not heard about Sony recommending not to do it. (if anyone has then let me know!)

The only thing I could think of is if the updates are the same, but you can just sign in to the US account and download the latest one (they are usually out in the US first anyway!) Totally up to you though mate, you have to make your own decision - I wouldnt want to be responsible for a SSF2THD fallout

[Kawsar17]

When is this released on the uk store?

[Tigerblade]

Originally Posted by mitchjen

and do you think there will be any difference in the the two games cos if not why do they hold back euro games?
sorry if am being thick here

I'd assume it's something to do with quality testing with all the languages?

Originally Posted by Kawsar17

When is this released on the uk store?

Not been announced yet.

[NoxiousD]

Im thinking of getting a Hori stick...

[Abvance]

Anyone know if SFIV will have a stick bundle?

[jalaldevil]

The graphics are amazing but the game should have more modes etc;

If anyone wants to buy the game, go to ebay.com buy a $20 PSN card and redeem it through PSN store. Got mine for £16 not bad to be honest unless you don't mind waiting 2-3 extra weeks until it arrives on UK PSN.

Also it saves time by not entering your credit card details.