Gaming accessories manufacturer Madcatz has formally unveiled new controllers for "Street Fighter 5." During a Twitch stream from the PAX Prime event, the game studio showed off a couple of new peripherals and explained to players how to get a definitive fighting experience out of them.
The first one is the Fightpad Pro, the usual six-button controller that gamers who played "Street Fighter 4" will have no trouble getting acquainted with. This one, however, comes with a pair of analog sticks and is compatible with the PS3. It comes in red, black, blue and white.
The second controller for "Street Fighter 5" is called Fightstick Alpha. It is noticeably smaller than tournament sticks, which makes it an entry-level arcade peripheral. It is put together in a much more compact build compared to the TE2. But instead of eight buttons, this stick only has six.
Madcatz is still in the process of developing the peripherals, which means that there could be changes in the design or any other aspect of the controllers. The company did not say when they will be released, although it is expected they will be available on the same day "Street Fighter 5" comes out.
Meanwhile, on the same Twitch stream, Madcatz revealed that pre-orders for the special "Street Fighter 5" Chun-Li TE2 will begin by the end of September.
In other related news, Rainbow Mika was recently confirmed as a member of the "Street Fighter 5" roster. Fans can see her in action in a new trailer, where the "flamboyant young wrestler," as Capcom described her, showcases her V-Trigger and V-Skill special moves.
Her V-Skill has her delivering a monologue to the crowd and boosting her attacks. The longer the monologue, the more damage her attack is. Meanwhile, her V-Trigger allows players do a punishing body splash and a dropkick from the front and behind.
"Mika dreamed of one day becoming a star in the ring, much like her idol Zangief," Capcom said. "Training under the strict tutelage of her coach, she traveled the world engaging in random matches with street fighters in order to spread her name and popularity."
