Virtua Fighter 5 for PS3 launch ahead of Xbox 360 version

Master of Menace - 1102 days 1 hour ago

XBOX 360 can wait.

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zonetrooper5 - 1102 days 1 hour ago

Mast of Menance you just made yourself look like an idiot. It releasing for the PS3 first as it was orginally only going to be on that console.

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GamerX2 - 1102 days 1 hour ago

The Virtua Fighter series has never been known as a multiplatform franchise for consoles. Outside of a forgettable port of Virtua Fighter 2 to the Sega Genesis, the series has always kept itself to one home at any given time. From its console debut on the Sega Saturn, the series made an all-too-brief cameo appearance during the Dreamcast's all-too-brief lifespan with Virtua Fighter 3tb before settling in on the PlayStation 2 for Virtua Fighter 4 and Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution.

So when Sega announced that it was bringing Virtua Fighter 5 to the PlayStation 3, many had assumed it would stay there. That changed today. Sega announced that it would be bringing the latest installment in its premiere fighting franchise to the Xbox 360 in late summer of next year. The PS3 edition of the game will still beat its new counterpart to retailers, as it is scheduled for a February 20 release in North America, and will be a launch release in Europe when Sony's system debuts there next March.

The game adds two characters to the series roster for a total of 17 fighters and brings back the ability to customize characters with new accessories. Virtua Fighter 5 is rated T for Teen. For more information, check out GameSpot's previous coverage of the PS3 version.

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GamerX2 - 1102 days 1 hour ago

PS3 edition February 20

360 in late summer of next year

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GamerX2 - 1102 days ago

PS3 edition February 20

360 in late summer of next year

they Need more time to add that xbox live online play :}

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Dlacy13g - 1102 days ago

This time we can compare a 360 game ported from a PS3. Will it be better, the same, inferior...time will tell. But rest assured it will spur more flame wars.

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HaKeRsCanRotINHEL - 1101 days 23 hours ago

that means by then all the bugs will be worked out, I hope?

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Athlon - 1101 days 23 hours ago

Kikizo notes that no version will have online play.

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GamerX2 - 1101 days 23 hours ago

Kikizo: AM2 told Kikizo in the summer, there will be no online play for any version of the game.

The ps3 version is what they were talking about, I't was the only version announced at that time!!!!!

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 1101 days 21 hours ago

Well

PS3 get it first
360 get the best

"Kikizo can reveal that early code is running on 360 right now and that 360 owners will, apparently, benefit from the additions and refinements that will be made to the ‘Version C’ arcade revision, while the PS3 version will be based around the imminent Version B. "

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FFVIIFan - 1101 days 20 hours ago

This is just like the GTA series for the original xbox. Xbox would get an "upgraded" edition or whatever, but it was virtually the same game. Still, I'm sure the 360 version will have more characters and what not, but I'm also sure whatever extras that are added to that version will be available for download off of Sony's network. Still, it'll cost a few more dollars, but Sega won't care. They're making money regardless. My view is that this decision has less to do with the consule wars, and more to do with the crappy Sonic game they put out; just trying to make up the losses.

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Xtrm L1481L1TY - 1101 days 20 hours ago

Timed release. That's great for PS3. I mean, come on guys (360 fans). I wish we had VF5 first. Oh well, they're probably taking the extra time to throw some online features, achievements, and getting rid of the ancient Japanese 'unlockable' giant crab for 360 version. Cause real American gamers don't play dat Japanese bullsh*t!!!! (unless you're a nerd or 13 year old Japanese school girl) ;)
Rock out with your c(beep)ck out. Hahaha

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Apocalypse Shadow - 1101 days 19 hours ago

that was the dumbest comment i've seen yet.real gamers don't play japanese games.ninja gaiden is japanese.otogi is japanese.devil may cry,castlevania.your comment doesn't make sense.

virtua fighter won't be getting unlockable characters ff.unlike team ninja.sega/am2 likes to BALANCE its roster.they never needed to inflate how many you could play in vf.am2 doesn't see online being perfect to do head to head matchups.gamers who have played all the vfs don't like any lag inbetween moves.online has a way to go before lag free gaming.most likely vf.net.and maybe achievements.but sega is known to surprise sometimes.let's see what they do.

mart,stop posting crap about what version unless you got links to back it.

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headblackman - 1101 days 19 hours ago

this isnt as big of a prob. as i was thinking that it would be. infact it could only help in the more time for improvements dept. :) the main point is that another great title WILL be comming to the GREATER video game console. it's the perfect match up

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PS360WiiRocks - 1101 days 14 hours ago

Well I know a big reason is the fact all Xbox games HAVE to support online play via Xbox Live. So you can bet VF will have online for the 360

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Raist - 1101 days 13 hours ago

They said they'll never make an online mode for a VF game because of lag issues

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THAMMER1 - 1101 days 9 hours ago

VF will sell fine for both consoles. I expect that the 360 version will get the GTA tratment. You know better visuals and stuff. Untill then W3COME2WAIT.

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Hayabusa 117 - 1101 days 7 hours ago

I'm just glad it's coming to the 360. The 360 is in dire need of a decent beat em up (sorry DOA...)

Another game the PS3 fanboys can longer shout about...

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haloalldaylo - 1101 days 7 hours ago

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lonelygoner - 1101 days 6 hours ago

the fact is virtua fighter is coming to the xbox 360. it doesnt matter if its coming in late summer, its coming. MGS4 "you will be next"

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MySwordIsHeavenly - 1101 days ago

what are YOU talking about? Even fellow 360 fans think you're a biased jerk!

You have the most childish comments on the site...next to microgamer! Even Topgamer made a valid point...ONCE!!!

How can you even put "THE MAN" as your avatar?

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pshizle - 1100 days 23 hours ago

is the better game...

still nice to have another fighting game

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headblackman - 1096 days 8 hours ago

CAN YOU SAY XBOX360/XBOX LIVE/VIRTUA FIGHTER? AND THAT EQUALS SUCCESS. SO STOP HATEING AND JUMP IN LIKE THE OTHER MILLIONS OF USE TO BE SONY FANS :) TRUST ME YOU'LL LOVE IT

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