Street Fighter IV coming to consoles Feb. 17 in US, Feb. 20 in Europe

by Randy Nelson { Nov 14th 2008 at 1:31PM }

Japan isn't the only territory getting the home version of Street Fighter IV in February. Capcom has announced via its official forums that the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game will be available in the US on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and in Europe three days later on Feb. 20. The promised PC port of the series' latest installment is still without a solid release date (or window, even) anywhere in the world, warriors.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Shagittarius @ Nov 14th 2008 1:39PM

Street Fighter 4: Super Chun Li Man Hands Edition

SF4SCLMHE

THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Nov 14th 2008 1:39PM

As a wise street shark once said while skitching on rollerblades, "Jawesome!".

WilhelmThe1st @ Nov 14th 2008 5:53PM

You just brought back a whole bunch of memories with that Street Sharks reference. Thank you good sir.

eilegz @ Nov 14th 2008 1:45PM

And Where its the rumored Wii version and PC?

Nael M. @ Nov 14th 2008 1:48PM

PC version is confirmed and arriving some time after the 360 and PS3 versions. There's no Wii version, but it is getting Tatsunoko vs. Capcom as a trade-off.

Squirtforce @ Nov 14th 2008 1:49PM

Really trying to hold back a derogatory wii comment, but how exactly would the controls work on that?

Fernando Rocker @ Nov 14th 2008 1:51PM

Well.. the Wii is getting Tatsunoko vs Capcom, and it looks impressive, both in gameplay and graphics.

I just hope the game can be released on USA (Capcom said in the forums that they are trying to release the game here). Altough I have Gecko OS in the Homebrew Channel, so it would not be a problem to import the game, but still I would prefer a USA version.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/40897.html?type=flv

Fernando Rocker @ Nov 14th 2008 1:54PM

"but how exactly would the controls work on that?"

Well... they can use the same control scheme of Tatsunoko vs Capcom, which is Nunchuck + Remote. TvC has only has 4 attack buttons, so, you can use the Z and C on the Nunchuck and A and B on the Remote.

You can also use Classic controller.

Mr Khan @ Nov 14th 2008 2:25PM

Wii version would still make sense, except for the fact that the game is probably 720p native. Otherwise (poly count and such) it could probably be done, with some of the lighting possibly excluded. Those poly counts have definitely been beaten in Wii games before

Fernando Rocker @ Nov 14th 2008 1:48PM

As much as I want to play Street Fighter 4, in my opinion Tatsunoko vs Capcom looks a lot more fun and the art style and character design is way better.

I hope Capcom can brings Tatsunoko vs Capcom to USA too (on any console)... btw... Viewtiful Joe confirmed as a fighter =p

Henshin a go-go baby!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35X1NR2SbDM

John Z @ Nov 14th 2008 2:02PM

I, too, am hopelessly awaiting TvC to be announced for North America... though it should be noted that the last time I mocked someone (probably you, F) for hoping a game that everybody wanted would actually come out, it happened. Twice.

(It was you, as it turns out: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/square-enix-considering-stakes-in-competing-developers/ )

So, consider this my mocking of future irony.

Fernando Rocker @ Nov 14th 2008 2:07PM

hehe nice!

Hard head booker @ Nov 14th 2008 1:49PM

mvc3!!!

MowDownJoe @ Nov 14th 2008 4:28PM

Yes, please! If they can't bring over TvC, them make MvC3 with TvC's engine.

xFenixKnightx @ Nov 14th 2008 1:52PM

Happy Happy, joy joy!!!

Miles @ Nov 14th 2008 2:13PM

I can't wait . Capcom are the only guys who understand how to keep their flagship games tight with each version, except for DMC 2. Sega needs to take notice.

Dirty @ Nov 14th 2008 2:16PM

I know all the wii fanboys are all about Tatsunoko vs Capcom, but I dont know any of thost characters other than the Capcom ones, wouldn't it be better to have a new Marvel vs Capcom for us (or make an arcade/psn/wii ware re-release).

I know its really just substituting their silly costumed character with our silly costumed characters, but I just dont think the market is big enough to bring that over.

I dunno are there enough Nandos and Kahns out there to support the port?

Mr Khan @ Nov 14th 2008 2:29PM

Joystiq is only one mirror on public opinion. Statistics at large have shown that these games are definitely profitable if handled properly. Niche games or not, few worthwhile Wii games have "bombed" in the sense that the publisher really lost money.

Although i do agree that some of Tatsunoko's characters are a bit too obscure. I would rather have Toei (One Piece, Zatch Bell) vs. Capcom, or Dentsu (Bleach, Naruto) vs. Capcom

xFenixKnightx @ Nov 14th 2008 2:31PM

No, there aren't. It wouldn't do well.

SFIV on the other hand is gonna sell like hotcakes! Mmmmm, hotcakes...

Dirty @ Nov 14th 2008 2:34PM

Fenix puts up a very compelling argument. Hot Cakes are delicious. Case closed.

xFenixKnightx @ Nov 14th 2008 2:41PM

;)

Anyway, why, and HOW did this turn into a Wii story? This is for SFIV on PS360 ONLY!!!

Mr Khan @ Nov 14th 2008 2:45PM

Because its a fighter made by Capcom, regardless of the platform its on, perhaps?

SuMtOnE @ Nov 14th 2008 2:23PM

Blah!!! I'd rather have CvS Capcom Vs SNK 2 on the PSN & XboxLIVe with online battles =)

Xoviet chiK @ Nov 14th 2008 2:32PM

Bionic Commando, Resident Evil 5, Dark Void, and now Street Fighter IV. Capcom sure knows how to milk the first half of the year. Mmmmm Milk.

Dirty @ Nov 14th 2008 2:50PM

Which is a damn good idea IMO, fall is too busy. Bionic commando would have been lost in the fray. RE5 would be the only game to be able to stand out (despite them all being solid titles). But why compete when you dont have to.

NukeAssault @ Nov 14th 2008 2:33PM

Looks like a need to buy me a fight stick. =D

Jimiisama @ Nov 14th 2008 4:20PM

Hori EX2

Swamp Donkey @ Nov 14th 2008 8:27PM

Capcom is releasing a special arcade stick with the game, so I'd wait for that one.

NukeAssault @ Nov 14th 2008 8:49PM

Interesting... Is it being sold separately or with a bundle of the game? Cause i noticed the special edition is like 20 bucks more. If its not a bundle id just get the hori.

Jake11- Born and raised in W. Philly @ Nov 14th 2008 2:48PM

febtober is going to be quite a month. Demigod and SFIV and Killzone 2

Nigeria @ Nov 14th 2008 2:50PM

Whenever I see this game I can't help but compare it to the new King of Fighters. KOF just looks so beautiful, especially when compared to this.

Between Vs Capcom, new KOF, and slowly getting better at Brawl, I don't think I'll ever have time for SF4 - unless I spot it at an arcade, or something.

chris @ Nov 14th 2008 5:07PM

wow. Killzone 2 and Street fighter 4 in the same month, then followed by Resident Evil 4 in march! Great way to start the year.

Chase @ Nov 14th 2008 4:10PM

Good. Perhaps I'll play it now that it's not being released in the holiday chaos.

capt_carl @ Nov 14th 2008 4:28PM

*marks his calender accordingly and takes off work*

HALODEITY @ Nov 16th 2008 7:39PM

im currently on holiday in japan and street fighter 4 along with tekken 6 are in every arcade here
its a sweet game but i lost a match against some dude lol i prefer tekken 6

Misfit Toy @ Nov 15th 2008 10:42AM

Do want. But, do want at half price. I'll wait on that then pick this up. I can't see myself spending $60 on ANY fighting game ever again. The time I invest in them is so minimal. Fun for a fix, but nothing I dive into for hours on end.

So I guess my release date is more next Fall. Still, happy to see this coming out, especially for the hardcore fighting fans.