I just randomly decided to browse LYN while at my new job, came across this thread again. Feels like ages since I commented haha.

I think I'm in the same boat as you. Loved SFIII and SFIV. Especially IV, since it brought back my urge to play fighting games competitively again. All those years of playing vanilla SFIV, then SSFIV, then AE2012, they still remain some of my best enjoyment while playing online.

SFV somehow feels hollow to me. I don't know how to explain it. I can pick up and play even the old Zero/Alpha games and have a good time, but not SFV. I can't believe I'm saying this, but the new KOF looks more interesting, and I don't even have a PS4!

Completely agree. Capcom games used to be full of content. Final Fight and SFII had bonus rounds in between battles to add some variety. SSF2T had Akuma, selectable via secret code. SF Zero had MORE unlockables, like Dan and Akuma. SF Zero 2 even had different versions of the characters, like SFII Chun Li and Shin Akuma. Even SFIV had all the characters available, unlockable via special conditions (basically just complete arcade mode with all the initial roster).

SFV is just coasting by, since Street Fighter always had solid fight mechanics. Better graphics, sure, but what's with the lack of content? No single player story mode AKA arcade mode? And I don't mean the lousy story mode they added to SFV.

You're right, SFV will never appeal to newer/casual players. Back in the day, we became Street Fighter fans because SFII was the full package: bold, bright graphics, superb gameplay, even if playing alone. I know some of the FGC fans keep saying that SFV is meant for competitive play, but how do you bring in new players this way? Eventually the well will run dry, and you lose the veterans too. Then what? Will Capcom also discontinue Street Fighter due to "lack of interest"?

So now we can actually go ahead and just call him Akuma Matata?

SFV supports all X-input devices, meaning all Xbox 360 arcade sticks should be supported. For Direct-Input devices, like PS3 arcade sticks, you can still get it to run with 3rd party software like x360ce or similiar software. Xbox One sticks are still not supported however. Microsoft still hasn't released official drivers to allow Xbox One sticks.

Well, I still have my PS3 hooked up to my PC, but I've been using x360ce with SFV all this while. Last I checked it wasn't there yet, but that was season 1 though. I'll try removing the software and test again.

Ok so I just tested SFV without x360ce, and yup, it detects my PS3 stick as a Direct Input controller, and even asks to assign buttons at the Start screen. So I guess now we can use either Xbox 360 or PS3 sticks, no issues.