PlayStation · 1997
Street Fighter III: New Generation
A 1997 PlayStation port that brought the third Street Fighter entry to the console with a 19-character roster.
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Format
- CD
- Genre
- Fighting
- Released
- 1997
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Overview
Capcom's Street Fighter III: New Generation carries the arcade's 19-fighter cast to the PlayStation, including the returning Guile and the new character Kage. It was one of the first games to support the Analog Stick controller as a primary input method on the PlayStation. The title is known for its realistic character animations and the introduction of the 'Focus Attack' mechanic.
02
Why it matters
New Generation helped define how analog controllers could serve fighting games on PlayStation, giving players a primary alternative to the standard button layout. Its animation work set a visual benchmark for the series at the time.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the original CD case, disc, and printed manual, though contents can vary by regional edition and later reprints. Packaging differences do not change the game itself.
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Playing it today
The game runs well on PlayStation hardware and most modern emulators with standard controller support. Its analog-stick input support remains useful for players who prefer stick-based fighting controls.