SF IV Benchmark…

Here’s a benchmark with SF IV…

Note: All settings are on max and the resolution is set to 1440 x 900. Please also note that v-sync is also off and that the benchmark was running in windowed mode.

SF IV *Update 6*

After weeks and weeks of waiting, my Mad Catz controller is still no where to be seen… Which essentially means that since I got my SF IV, I’ve been performing a sacrilegious act by playing it with this:

Therefore I was especially pleased when I was told that although my Mad Catz controller was delayed till the end of March, I could get my hands on the SF IV Hori Stick (Hori EX 2 skinned with SF IV decals)!!! After orchestrating an early exit from the office and braving the horrendous downtown traffic jam, I was told by the vendor that he did not anticipate the SF IV Hori Stick selling out (in the relatively short period of time from our last conversation till I got there)… As there was little hope of recourse, I left and stopped by Midvalley to try mu luck at another vendor…

It was there that I saw this:

What’s the difference between the  SF IV Hori Stick and Hori Real Arcade Pro EX???

Well here are the simplified specs side by side so you can compare:

SF IV Hori Stick	Hori Real Arcade Pro EX
Street Fighter IV themed artwork	Sanwa JLF-TM-8T-SK-K arcade stick
Hori arcade stick	Hori snap in buttons
Hori buttons (soldered onto PCB)	Xbox Live Communicator Port
USB wired for PC and 360 compatibility	Quick disconnects on wiring for buttons
Guide button Xbox 360/XBL navigation	USB wired for PC and Xbox 360 compatibility
LB and RB buttons on top control panel	Guide button for Xbox navigation
Button layout:	Button layout:
B X Y	LT X Y LB
A LT RT	RT A B RB

As you can see, the Pro EX essentially has an arcade stick from Sanwa, has 8 buttons instead of 6 and has a nifty quick disconnect to avoid your 360 from being dragged off the table and onto the floor if the usb cable is tugged…

After putting it through its paces for a couple hours, I can safely say that it delivers the authentic arcade experience… as it is heavier than the EX 2, it is more sure footed on the table and feels really sturdy… The real question is the premium charged for the Pro EX justifiable???

Well, try it for an hour, I’m sure you will think so…

SF IV *Update 5*

All the characters are unlocked now and I am well pleased. However I am still far from enjoying the full “SF” experience as I am still having difficulty pulling off alot of the SUPERS and ULTRAS due to the “overly rigid” d-pad on the 360 controller… I’ve put down an order for the Mad Catz gamepad (the controller has a floating 8 way d-pad)… Here is a link with some impressions on the gamepads… According to the store, the gamepads will arrive on Friday… I hope they don’t disappoint!!!

SF IV *Update 4*

My back s still fubared so the only thing I can do is play games and pass out from my meds… It als appears that Gouken is also unlockable on the easiest difficulty setting as well… So fret not about playing the game on mediumm… I would like to point out that while I used Gouki to unlock Gouken, you are free to use any character you want, as long as you have completed the game with Gouki at least once…

SF IV *Update 3*

I FINALLY UNLOCKED GOUKEN!!!

 

Here’s how I did it…

1. used Gouki
2. 3 rounds 99 secs on Medium
3. straight wins – no rounds lost
4. 4 ultras
5. 2 perfects with super finishes
6. 1 perfect with a special move
7. 2 perfects with normal moves

Hopefully that will work for you too!!!

SF IV *Update 2*

Hmmm, still no Gouken… Hmmm what’s going on???

Huh??? What Gives???

So ok I unlocked Gouki unlocked last night but I can’t seem to get Gouken… What gives???

SF IV *Update 1*

The characters that I have unlocked so far are as follows:

1. Gen
2. Cammy
3. Rose
4. Fei Long
5. Dan
6. Sakura

Now, if only I can get Gouki…

The Massive Haul…

Did some massive shopping this week… Bought SF IV on the 12th and got Wall.e, Chicken Little and Con Air on bd on the 13th… Now if only there was a way for me to enjoy em all by the end of the weekend…

(Edit – as of 1130am today I only managed too unlock Dan and Sakura… If anyone knows how to unlock Gouki, please let me know)…