SFIV for $20 SALE at Capcom (downloadable)

[DeLuSioNal29]

Hey,

Just wanted to let you guys know that Capcom has SFIV available for $20 (downloadable version only).  You can order it from their website.  I have the DVD version, but you must keep it in the drive for it to play.  It slows the game down.  So I purchased the downloadable version to cut down on load time.  Especially now that the keyboard patch is out and it works with arcade cabinets, you can't beat the price.

DeLuSioNaL29

[romshark]

Where was this three weeks ago, when I bought my copy? 

Might still get this for the no-cd aspect (rather than getting no-cd patches from shady sites). I'm guessing the keyboard patch still works with it.

1. Is there any pre-loading menu box like the CD version, or does the game load directly? I'd like to not have a launcher menu when using it with my front end.

2. How easy is it to move from system to system? If my cab PC crashes and I have to reinstall my OS (like I just did), can I just reinstall this program without a problem?

[ivwshane]

Why wouldn't you guys just create an ISO from the dvd you have and then mount it as a virtual drive using something like daemon tools?

[romshark]

I read that the program can detect if virtual drives are being used. Don't know if it's true.

[bigster]

I read that the program can detect if virtual drives are being used. Don't know if it's true.

No I did it and it worked for me.  No load times.  But I have a 5400 hdd so it is still a little slow.

[fallacy]

You guys pay for software?   

[TxGlenn]

You guys pay for software?   

Of course.  Those of us with money pay for stuff so you free-loaders can get stuff for free...you know, just like the Obama administration.

[Ginsu Victim]

You guys pay for software?   

Of course.  Those of us with money pay for stuff so you free-loaders can get stuff for free...you know, just like the Obama administration.

Though I agree with you, there's a board for this. Let's leave it there.

[FrizzleFried]

Though I agree with you, there's a board for this. Let's leave it there.

+eleventy

[Ummon]

I'm betting they're offering at that price so they at least get some money out of it.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Where was this three weeks ago, when I bought my copy? 

Might still get this for the no-cd aspect (rather than getting no-cd patches from shady sites). I'm guessing the keyboard patch still works with it.

1. Is there any pre-loading menu box like the CD version, or does the game load directly? I'd like to not have a launcher menu when using it with my front end.

2. How easy is it to move from system to system? If my cab PC crashes and I have to reinstall my OS (like I just did), can I just reinstall this program without a problem?

Well, I uninstalled it and loaded it up.  Works perfectly without the mess of a DVD check.  Nice.  I can ebay my DVD version now that I bought the digital download.   

1)  Yes, there is a pre-loading menu box like the CD version.  Bummer!  But you can bypass it by setting up a macro in Autohotkey to hit enter automatically.
2)  It was pretty easy to move.  After it downloaded it uncompressed it.  Then it automatically started the setup program.  I cancelled it and then searched for the folder it uncompressed into.  I actually burned the setup directory to DVD for archival (I copied my reg info into a text file and added that to it before burning).  It downloads and uncompresses it to the following folder:  C:\documents and settings\(insert user here)\local settings\temp\downloads\SFIV_Setup
I'm pretty sure you can re-install it as long as you have the registration info (reg keycode).

Works great!

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[Kordova]

Of course.  Those of us with money pay for stuff so you free-loaders can get stuff for free...you know, just like the Obama administration.

+"blank check"   
I'm moving to New Zealand.

[DeLuSioNal29]

I just wanted to add that the ISO mounting was not an option for me.  It would use up extra resources that I didn't have.  My arcade has minimal stuff installed so that it will run faster.  I didn't want to bog it down with extraneous programs.

D