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Street Fighter IV: Championship Edition Now Available on iOS With New Fighters and Features

Higher resolution graphics and wide screen supportIntuitive virtual pad controls allow players to […]

Here’s an unexpected surprise! What could end up being the definitive version of Street Fighter IV, one of the best fighting games ever developed, just released on iOS. Say hello to Street FIghter IV: Champsionship Edition! This new version of the classic game comes with newly configured touch-screen controls, but you can also use a controller if you like (and you should). And hey! We even get a few new characters thrown into the mix! Here’s the official announcement from Capcom:

“A new fighter has hit the streets! Take control of 25 World Warriors and test your mettle against players from around the world. Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition perfects the winning gameplay formula by offering higher resolution graphics, three new characters (Poison, Ibuki and Dudley) wide screen support for newer iOS devices and a host of updates and refinements. Long time Street Fighter fans can jump into the action and have an instant familiarity with the controls. For more casual players, Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition features numerous settings and tutorials that put you on the path to victory.”

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Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition will be available on iOS for $6.99, but for a limited time you can find the game at a discounted price of $4.99. Pretty awesome, considering everything included. Time for some features!

  • Fight as 25 Street Fighter characters (three new characters and six more coming as free updates)

  • Higher resolution graphics and wide screen support

  • Intuitive virtual pad controls allow players to execute full move sets including Unique Attacks, Special Moves, Focus Attacks, Super Combos and Ultra Combos

  • Take your game to the next level with a MFi controller like the Gamevice

  • Battle head-to-head against players from around the world via Wi-Fi

  • Single player “arcade” and multiplayer modes

  • Unleash super moves with a tap of the “SP” button

  • Four levels of difficulty

You can find the listing for Street Fighter IV: Championship Edition right here. Check back and let us know what you think!