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-| Release Dates |-

Europe - October 26 — On Sale Now

Japan - December 6 — On Sale Now

North America - October 30 — On Sale Now

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-| Features |-

Players: 1-2 | Multiplayer Versus | Dolby 5.1 Surround | HDTV 1080i | Storage Device

2 Players | Marketplace Downloads | Leaderboards | Voice Messaging | Voice Support

Customization: Customize your character with the enhanced attachment system and customization engine. This gives players more flexibility than ever before when creating their characters.

Character portability: An Xbox 360 exclusive, character data portability makes it possible to save characters created in Quest Mode via Memory Unit, and play with those characters against other people's customized characters in VS Mode on other Xbox 360 systems.

-| Reviews |-

· Click for review where applicable

1UP — 10/10

Edge

EGM

Eurogamer — 9/10

Famitsu

GamePro

GameSpot— 8.5/10

IGN — 9/10

OXM UK — 9/10

-| Related Links & Resources |-

· Official VF5 360 thread of Gamertags and Win by _dementia

· Official Arcade Site

· Official Xbox 360 Site - EU . JPN . US

· Official PlayStation 3 Site - EU . JPN . US

· Un-official VirtuaFighter.com - Extensive site and forum on all things VF

· VF5 3D Modelling & Tech

*Practice, Practice, Practice.*

· Virtua Fighter 5 Super Guide Part 1 — VF5 Tutorials #1 (How to bounce) Parts 1-6 posted here

· Virtua Fighter 5 Super Guide Part 2 — VF5 Tutorials #2 (Basics: How to defend)

· Virtua Fighter 5 Super Guide Part 3 — VF5 Tutorials #3 (Basics: Movement)

· Virtua Fighter 5 Super Guide Part 4 — VF5 Tutorials #4 (Basics: Offensive Move)

· Virtua Fighter 5 Super Guide Part 5 — VF5 Tutorials #5 (Basics: Side turned situation)

· Virtua Fighter 5 Super Guide Part 6 — VF5 Tutorials #6 (Basics : Throw clash)

-| Characters |-

· Click for profile

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-| Costumes |-

Akira Yuki

Aoi Umenokouji - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Brad Burns - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Eileen - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

El Blaze - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Goh Hinogami - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Jacky Bryant - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Jeffry McWild - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Kage Maru - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Lau Chan - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Lei-Fei - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Lion Rafale - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Pai Chan - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Sarah Bryant - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Shun Di - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Vanessa Lewis - Costume A — Costume B — Costume C — Costume D

Wolf Hawkfield

-| DLC |-

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-| Accessories |-

· Joystick Modifications — Virtua Stick High Grade & Hori Real Arcade Pro PS3 --> X360 conversion posted here

· Joystick Modifications — Virtua Stick High Grade & Hori Real Arcade Pro PS3 & X360 dual system usage posted here


· Hori Xbox 360 Fighting Stick EX2 ~ $60

· Hori Controller EX Turbo for Xbox 360 ~ $35

· Mad Catz Xbox 360 Arcade Gamestick ~ $40

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· XCM - XFPS 360 & XFPS 360 Pro

http://www.xcm.cc/XFPS 3.0 Sniper.wmv

http://www.xcm.cc/new-XFPS-PRO-HALO_3.wmv

· IGN: Hori Xbox 360 Dead or Alive 4 Arcade Stick Review (Hori Fighting Stick EX2 twin) [review includes video]

-| Gallery & Media |-

· Competitive play — Lion vs Aoi

posted here
· Competitive play — SBO 2007 Virtua Fighter 5 Final Part 1 | Final Part 2

posted here

· Gamersyde Images and 60fps Gameplay Videos

· GameTrailers' Online Versus Mode Gamepllay Montage [online gameplay]

· IGN Heads Up: Virtua Fighter 5 Online - See the 360 and PS3 versions running side-by-side. [insider content]

· Japan-Canada Latency [online gameplay]

*note, some in-game photos are only placeholder and not from the retail Xbox 360 game

 

[miyuru]

Does that controller adapter mean I can use my PS2 arcade stick on a 360??

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Wow. Never knew a controller adapter existed for PS2 -> 360

 

[fubarduck]

Does that controller adapter mean I can use my PS2 arcade stick on a 360??

FYI, that adapter supposedly has horrible lag. It's also $80 or $90 bucks. That's already two reasons not to get one!

 

[Kuran]

That adapter would solve my biggest woe, I don't feel comfortable getting a huge stick for my Xbox since most of my 2D fighting library is on PS3.. which has some better Hori sticks released for it.

Edit: Above post shattered that dream.

Is the Hori stick for Xbox any good then? 60$ is a good price.

 

[CurseoftheGods]

FYI, that adapter supposedly has horrible lag. It's also $80 or $90 bucks. That's already two reasons not to get one!

Damn it.

 

[fubarduck]

FYI, that adapter supposedly has horrible lag. It's also $80 or $90 bucks. That's already two reasons not to get one!

To clarify, I checked up on it and supposedly the problem is on any 3rd party PCBs. So Hori Real Arcade Pros, etc. would suffer from this.

First-party PS1 and PS2 dual shock controllers supposedly work fine, so theoretically, if you had a custom-built joystick with a PS1 or PS2 dual shock PCB, then the XFPS360 + PS2 Joystick combo would be OK.

The thing is still expensive as hell though.

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Is this actually comfortable for fighting games? Looks very weird for the game type. I can understand arcade games like pac man.

 

[·feist·]

It's definitely a bit unorthodox for the genre (and geared more towards classic gaming), but I included it as another potential option. Who knows. There are people who've said that they not only like the 360 d-pad, but are great with it in games like DOA and VF. Some of those are even on unshaved pads which leads me to believe that some people can play on anything... like a shoe.

 

[mr stroke]

nice thread....I asume VF5 Arena is what the game is called in JP/EU??

can't wait until tuesday
got the Hori stick ready to go.

 

[Kafel]

Congrats for the thread, thank you.

Is the Hori pad any good ?

 

[mr stroke]

Is the Hori stick for Xbox any good then? 60$ is a good price.

I just got the stick and after a few days I would say its worth it

Good-
-solid build
-looks
-buttons are responsive
-headset support
-just feels right using a stick again for a fighter(haven't touched a stick since arcade days)

Bad-
-the actual stick its self is way to low to the base so you cant put it in between your fingers(I am used to the long skiney american style stick)
-a little overpriced for 60$(should be 40$)
-stick makes a clicking sound when moving, wich may or maynot bother you


overall though I can't complain, I haven't used a stick in 7-8 years so its really nice to be able to use one again. I have gone back and played SF2T,MKU,and DOA4 with the stick it and now I dunno if I could go back to using the 360 dpad. Plus with the shit ton of fighters coming out next year I think it will get a ton of use

 

[·feist·]

Yeah, Live Arena is the name of the Japan release.

 

[mr stroke]

Yeah, Live Arena is the name of the Japan release.

man Japan always gets the better box art

 

[·feist·]

http://www.hexus.tv/show.php?show=11


Here are a couple reviews of the older XCM XFPS (which has been been replaced by the XFPS Pro and newer XFPS Sniper)


http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=13000

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=53914

First-party PS1 and PS2 dual shock controllers supposedly work fine, so theoretically, if you had a custom-built joystick with a PS1 or PS2 dual shock PCB, then the XFPS360 + PS2 Joystick combo would be OK.

Any idea if the sensitivity adjustments can alleviate whatever lag that might be present?
I'd imagine some PC usb controllers and joysticks* could work as well. The only reason I'd consider something like this is to save on expenses and reduce clutter. I'd really like to get a high quality joystick and driving wheel to use with PS2/3 and 360 games if possible. Have to do some looking around.


* perhaps something like this for instance

X-Arcade Tankstick

http://gear.ign.com/articles/750/750896p1.html

 

[mr stroke]

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/14895/ArcadeInABox-Announces-Xbox-360-Arcade-Controllers/

IMO these are THE sticks to buy for 360, they are so damn sexy and they will custom build it for you-custom face button layout+headset support+custom graphics=pure fucking sex

only downer though is 149.99$
to rich for my blood

if anyone here has the cash to buy one please give us a report ASAP

 

[·feist·]

Thanks. I've been looking for those photos, but I couldn't remember the name of the stick. Saw some hi-res pics of that stick in a few different custom designs some months ago and they just looked like quality items. Iirc, they also had a dual stick set up.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Amazing tread, ·feist·

This game needs more Hype!

 

[Dina]

Good threadstart, but the costumes don't work. All I'm getting is Aoi's costumes.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Happ-modded HORI FSEX2 by akuma001 from SRK

 

[DC R1D3R]

Happ-modded HORI FSEX2 by akuma001 from SRK

Damn.......that hori looks as sweet as a NUT!

@·feist·. Cool thread bro, AM2's 3D fighters are the best known to man.

 

[Blimblim]

I'll be recording some videos of VF5 on 360 later today. 60 fps of course
Though of course, I'll suck while playing, but I'm sure you are used to it now

 

[Skilotonn]

Why do all of your character costume photos link to Aoi's?

 

[·feist·]

Good threadstart, but the costumes don't work. All I'm getting is Aoi's costumes.

That portion was from an unfinished build of thread. The links on level 5 have since been tightened.

 

[·feist·]

I'll be recording some videos of VF5 on 360 later today. 60 fps of course
Though of course, I'll suck while playing, but I'm sure you are used to it now

Hey, compared to that Jeux France lot you guys are gods with a gamepad.

 

[AKingNamedPaul]

Amazing thread.

shame i bought this on ps3 a while back and wont buy it again.

 

[deadbeef]

Any word if this is going to have the better Training mode that VF4 Evolution had, or is it just the Dojo with Command and Free Training that the PS3 version has?

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

That Mad Catz stick was solely made for Xbox Live Arcade games by the way, so I don't think it's a viable option for Virtua Fighter 5 and other beat 'em ups.

 

[RumFore]

Is it really that hard for some to use the regular 360 controller? I had absolutely no problems with it. Great thread. Had a ton of fun with the demo so this is a must buy.

 

[Hunahan]

Heh. Another controller question for the pot -

Anyone tried the Hori Ex Turbo?

I'm kinda of a D-Pad player (yeah, I know I know) so this is looking like an appealing option, but I've never really heard anyone talk about it before, so I'm wondering if that means it's not a significant improvement...

Anyone got it?

 

[slidewinder]

Dpad's supposed to be better, analog everything (triggers included) worse. That's not personal experience, just what I remember hearing here on GAF.

 

[Blimblim]

Here is my video showing the beginning of the Quest mode
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5433_en.html

It's encoded at 29.97 fps, but I'll do some 60 fps videos when I get to play some more online games.

Lovely

 

[Meantime]

Any word if this is going to have the better Training mode that VF4 Evolution had, or is it just the Dojo with Command and Free Training that the PS3 version has?

There's a new command training time attack mode, but that's all as far as I can see. Online works reasonably well so far. There's almost none of the slowdown and frame skipping that I got with DOA4. I have trouble with throw escapes and tech rolling, and it feels a bit 'off' somehow, but it's still a good laugh.

 

[gkryhewy]

Wasn't there another official 360 VF5 thread yesterday? Did that one end poorly?

 

[RBH]

Wasn't there another official 360 VF5 thread yesterday? Did that one end poorly?

It's now in the Online subforum since it's just filled with gamertags:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203227

 

[·feist·]

Online play impressions and snippets from this UK review http://www.pro-g.co.uk/xbox360/virtua_fighter_5/review-1.html

SEGA also confirmed that the 360 game would be based on the latest arcade version update, Version C, and feature vibration support, improved quest and DOJO modes. Incontrovertible evidence then that the 360 version would be the one to get? Read on.

Our primary concern was lag. Thankfully developer SEGA-AM2 has done a great job here. We set up ranked and player matches on XBL across a variety of stages and experienced zero lag. That's right - zero lag. This may differ depending on your connection and who you're playing, but early indications are extremely positive. No slowdown and no delay from button presses. However, it appears that the game won't punish you for disconnecting mid-battle, which is disappointing. This is something that Street Fighter 2 Hyper Fighting on XBL suffered from when it was first released. Thankfully a patch sorted that. Hopefully SEGA will sort this out too. There's also headset support, with a slight delay in the vocals, but we can live with that.

Quest mode, which sees SEGA dumping the traditional laughable storylines seen in beat-'em-ups for playing the part of someone playing the game in the dog-eat-dog world of arcades, makes a return from VF4 EVO. In it, you play gradually improving AI controlled players with weird names and even weirder slogans to earn cash spent customising your character. It's compelling only for a few hours, and is just like any other beat-'em-up quest mode, except dressed in different clothes. In fact, the whole single-player side of VF5 smacks of box-ticking.

The two new characters are Eileen, a young girl who uses monkey kung fu, and El Blaze, a Mexican lucha libre wrestler who instantly brings frat-boy favourite Jack Black's bungling big screen wrestler Nacho Libre to mind.

From a usability point of view, they're about as accessible as VF gets. Both characters have a good deal of moves that won't give you RSI, but, again, in true VF fashion, have finger-breaking combinations towards the end of their command lists.

The Xbox 360 pad sucks balls for beat-em-ups of course (you'll want to get yourself a Hori Fighting Stick EX2 Virtua Fighter 5 Edition for Xbox 360), but clearly Virtua Fighter 5 on the 360 is the best version of the game. There are rumours that the developers could release a patch to enable online play on the PS3 version, but until then, owners of Sony's next-gen console will have to make do with their friends and the Quest mode.

 

[·feist·]

Amazing thread.

shame i bought this on ps3 a while back and wont buy it again.

Most of my gaming friends are multi-plat owners. Many of them bought the original release and will be buying this one as well. Some of us were lucky enough to only need 1 copy.

Here is my video showing the beginning of the Quest mode
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5433_en.html

It's encoded at 29.97 fps, but I'll do some 60 fps videos when I get to play some more online games.

http://images.gamersyde.com/gallery/public/6874/831_0009.jpg
Lovely

Thanks for the PS3 friendly MP4s. It's always great to be able to dl directly from the system.

 

[Splash Wave]

I need this game.

 

[MarkMan]

LOL, at the review/impressions claiming zero lag... Must be a NeoGAF fighting game fan...

 

[goldenpp72]

Have you played it?

 

[SapientWolf]

LOL, at the review/impressions claiming zero lag... Must be a NeoGAF fighting game fan...

The person that hosts does not experience any lag at all. It is the other person that has to deal with latency issues. But Europe is way ahead of the US when it comes to high-speed internet so I wouldn't be surprised if the reviewers had lag free games when they weren't hosting.

 

[monoRAIL]

2 HUGE mistakes Sega made with this game:

Quitting a game early does not count as a loss. Japanese devs always forget this, then they patch it in later. Why can't they learn?

No lobby for more than 2 players. DOA4 and Street Fighter both have multiplayer lobbies, where 2 people fight and the rest watch and chat. This is the best format for online fighters, as if there's only a small number of people online in a region, you can all get into the same lobby with low-ping opponents. Why did Sega not learn this from looking at other XBL games?

Had I know about these before buying the game I would not have bought it.

 

[·feist·]

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

No lobby for more than 2 players. DOA4 and Street Fighter both have multiplayer lobbies, where 2 people fight and the rest watch and chat. This is the best format for online fighters, as if there's only a small number of people online in a region, you can all get into the same lobby with low-ping opponents. Why did Sega not learn this from looking at other XBL games?

Had I know about these before buying the game I would not have bought it.

They did this to reduce lag, I assume. Would've been nice if they included it for player matches (for up to 4 players), but overall netcode was more important to AM2.

I wonder if they could patch this in the future, but since we are talking about SEGA...

 

[GhaleonEB]

Awesome thread. I was a pretty hardcore VF player from VF1 - VF3tb on the Dreamcast (and arcade - it came out when I managed an arcade). Never played VF4, but I'm thinking I might jump at this one early next year when my backlog starts to get worked off.

 

[Omar Ismail]

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The no loss on disconnect is a tad annoying. But the no lobby thing isn't a big deal at all. After the first month everybody playing is usually doing ranked games, and a lobby doesn't make sense for ranked matches anyway.

 

[twinturbo2]

Happ-modded HORI FSEX2 by akuma001 from SRK

It certainly has the SEX part down good.
Oh God, this Wendsday... can't wait. Between this and Ace Combat 6, I should be good for the rest of the year...

 

[mr stroke]

2 HUGE mistakes Sega made with this game:

Quitting a game early does not count as a loss. Japanese devs always forget this, then they patch it in later. Why can't they learn?

No lobby for more than 2 players. DOA4 and Street Fighter both have multiplayer lobbies, where 2 people fight and the rest watch and chat. This is the best format for online fighters, as if there's only a small number of people online in a region, you can all get into the same lobby with low-ping opponents. Why did Sega not learn this from looking at other XBL games?

Had I know about these before buying the game I would not have bought it.

man I can't belive they left out the lobby
its sounds like lazyness on AM2's part, if it was really a lag issue then they could have let you had the option to turn it on or off..I will put up with the lag to have that DOA4 style arcade feel when playing-nothing better than being able to watch who your going to play next and everyone else screaming and chanting when the matches get really close.
still a day 1 buy, but AM2 needs to do its homework on online gaming

 

[Hydro_Alexis]

This Game Is AWESOME!

 

[Bebpo]

No lobby? Holy shit, I'm rebuying this!

I hate the lobby idea. It makes me not play online fighters because when I first join I have to sit and watch people for 5 mins before I can even play the damn game. Plus it introduces lag.