We wouldn't blame you if you'd forgotten that Capcom was likely to bring the first in its Alpha series of 2D fighters over to Sony's digital playground. Honestly, we have trouble remembering what we had for breakfast last week. Nevertheless, Capcom has confirmed that Street Fighter Alpha (or Zero if you swing that way) will be the latest classic PSone game to hurricane kick its way over to PSN when it debuts this Thursday. So, yes, PS3 owners, you may not be in on the SSFIITHDROMGBBQ beta, but at least you're getting something, right? Don't be so greedy.
Update: Capcom clarifies the price: $5.99; and no online mode.
[Via PS3 Fanboy]
Reader Comments (36)
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:06AM JACKOFNOTRADES85 said
Cool, I will pick it up.........but I might get Bionic Commander.
PSN: JackofNoTrades85
PSN: JackofNoTrades85
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:42AM foxhound said
I'm guessing your post came before the update("Update: Capcom clarifies the price: $5.99; and no online mode."); but if you're up for Puzzle Fighter, I'm usually around in the evenings (EST).
PSN: makioholic
Yes, "FOXHOUND" was taken and there's no way to change SN without repurchasing all the stuff I've got... :(
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PSN: makioholic
Yes, "FOXHOUND" was taken and there's no way to change SN without repurchasing all the stuff I've got... :(
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:05AM JACKOFNOTRADES85 said
Well that sucks. I will add you after work!
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Posted: Aug 12th 2008 11:10AM (Unverified) said
ooh, add me too! I need more PSN friends
PSN ID: JodyAnthony
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PSN ID: JodyAnthony
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 11:13AM jorojoserojas said
Yeah, throw me on there too. Problem is, I don't have many multiplayer games - but they're coming, don't you worry.
PSN: jorojoserojas
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PSN: jorojoserojas
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 12:19PM D3m0sthenes said
Add me too!
SuperPuzzleFighter=BestGameEVAR
..... Sorry, it's not a real ID, I just really like SPF...
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SuperPuzzleFighter=BestGameEVAR
..... Sorry, it's not a real ID, I just really like SPF...
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 12:56PM baby sea tuna said
Man, another dead 360?! Besides Fenix and you, 2 of my friends had the RRoD fairy visit in the past week or so.
I'm convinced they were all just suiciding after they heard about Bernie Mac. :(
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I'm convinced they were all just suiciding after they heard about Bernie Mac. :(
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:09AM Deuce said
Yippee skippee. Another crappy Street Fighter game.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:39AM (Unverified) said
Or, perhaps, a person who's noticed that capcom have re-released basically the same game over 15 times. Face it, these guys are worse for re-hashes than Nintendo or Square. Which is not to say that i don't like a good game of Street Fighter.
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Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:18AM ZenGaijin said
Yeah, Alpha 1 doesn't hold up to well if you've recently played Alpha 2 or 3. Its a REAL step back.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:27AM (Unverified) said
Cool, woulda preferred SFA2 though. Best one in the series.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:17AM (Unverified) said
Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold (Anthology version) is the one to get. Cammy is a hidden character in all game modes...
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Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:40AM foxhound said
...okay, when I posted on PSP-F, I didn't know at the time that this release *didn't* have online multiplayer. Knowing this now, I have absolutely no desire to buy this.
Capcom, you eff'd up bad.
Capcom, you eff'd up bad.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 9:56AM (Unverified) said
Screw this game, Bionic Commando gotta 9.4 from IGN and the game looks SICK in the vid review! Damnit MS, send my 360 back already!!!
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:03AM (Unverified) said
Yeah but the 360 version has ch33voz from the get-go and I wanna do Co-op with my buddy that doesn't have a PS3.
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Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:11AM SoulBlade said
Ah makes sense... I might have to get it for PC...
http://kotaku.com/5035866/relax-bionic-commando-rearmed-on-pc-has-more-stuff
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http://kotaku.com/5035866/relax-bionic-commando-rearmed-on-pc-has-more-stuff
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:15AM SoulBlade said
Oi Fenix... you might want to check this out before deciding:
"Now, you may want to bitch that co-op is offline only, and it's a fair complaint. Unfortunately, co-op came into the design late in the process and adding netcode wasn't something that couldn't happen without a major delay to the title. So, the options were to keep co-op offline or take it out altogether. Considering the options, I'll gladly take it offline. The only issue that comes up offline is that if players get separated, the game shifts to splitscreen, which can be disastrous if one player is swinging over some traps. Overall, co-op works well in BCR and is a welcome bonus gift in an already impressive $10 offering."
from the IGN review.
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"Now, you may want to bitch that co-op is offline only, and it's a fair complaint. Unfortunately, co-op came into the design late in the process and adding netcode wasn't something that couldn't happen without a major delay to the title. So, the options were to keep co-op offline or take it out altogether. Considering the options, I'll gladly take it offline. The only issue that comes up offline is that if players get separated, the game shifts to splitscreen, which can be disastrous if one player is swinging over some traps. Overall, co-op works well in BCR and is a welcome bonus gift in an already impressive $10 offering."
from the IGN review.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:26AM (Unverified) said
Dude, I only saw the Video Review and didn't notice that it was only offline co-op. :(
Ahh, I guess I might end up picking it up for both. I'm sure my kids will love it on PS3.
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Ahh, I guess I might end up picking it up for both. I'm sure my kids will love it on PS3.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:01AM (Unverified) said
6 dollars isn't bad, although i'd rather have SFA2 at that price. Anything higher, and i wouldn't be interested. Besides, it's better than paying close to ten with what SNK poops out on the wii every week.
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:10AM Vcize said
No online mode? WTF?
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 11:20AM (Unverified) said
is it HD?
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 10:43AM RKN said
Is this game also on XBL? I'm sure Microsoft would have made sure their version would have online. : (
Posted: Aug 12th 2008 11:06AM (Unverified) said
this version is a PS1 classic, not a direct arcade port to the PS3. Just like all the other classics, there isn't any online support, just straight emulation.
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Posted: Aug 12th 2008 1:28PM (Unverified) said
It may seem bad, but the way i see it, they're still leaving the opportunity open to bring the other alpha games to PSN with online support. They're just getting an older one out in the open for the time being. I'm just happy to see something on there that i want to purchase.
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Posted: Aug 12th 2008 6:09PM (Unverified) said
Yeah nice timing Capcom- like i'm really interested in playing SFA now that Soul Calibur 4's out! I stopped playing SF after SFA2 really, i played the others but 2 was my fave. And yeah i have the Anthology, and that is the only sensible option for anyone with a PS3 capable of PS2 emulation. I'm not at all interested in SF anymore- not even SF4. It's all about SC4 and Tekken for me!
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