VF5 online works surprisingly well

[Smooth Groove]

Sounds like the definitive version.  I'll probably just stick with the PS3 version though.  I'm just not that crazy about VF anymore. 




http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=86283


Being based on the Version C arcade board, this new version of VF5 includes character balancing tweaks aplenty and even new moves and move properties that PS3 owners won't have enjoyed. Some weaker characters have been beefed up a touch while moves that were seen to be easily exploitable find themselves toned down accordingly to make the whole thing just feel that much more balanced

But the main reason you're reading this is probably to find out just how well the new online side of the game works, which is fortunate as we're about to tell you. Pretty damn well is the short answer and in general, lag doesn't affect the game anywhere near as drastically as we feared it might. After hundreds of fights, only few were anything close to the slideshow that is DOA4's online mode and you can usually get a fair idea of how the connection if from the pre-match stage fly-by - if it stutters, you're in trouble but otherwise, things should be fine.

At its best, though, VF5's online battles are almost as good as fighting somebody in the same room.

[CajoleJuice]

I think I'm gonna have to buy this/put it on my wish list.

[Smooth Groove]

Don't forget the joystick.  Actually, you should probably get the stick as soon as possbile.  Those things seem to run out quickly.  People were selling the DOA sticks on Ebay for $100 a couple of months ago. 

[brawndolicious]

The wallet looks at me and it cries.

I look at my wallet and it cries.

$30 or bust.

[Himu]

GOD. I NEED THIS AARTUFDA

BUBUBU VF CAN'T BE PLAYED ONLINE

[Robo]

I remain skeptical.

[Mondain]

get the Hori 360 gamepad if you want a sweet controller for fighting games, it has an awesome d-pad and super-tight buttons... it's also deep blue, and relatively cheap

you can buy it from Ebay as an import, I love mine