Above: Tekken 6 Limited Edition Slip Case

Tekken 6 Wireless Sixaxis Input Delay
I was shocked! Upon engaging the first match (practice mode actually) button input delay (or lag) was immediately noticed. The delay was about 3-5 frames (1 frame = 1/60th seconds as Tekken is at constant 60fps) and I had difficulties pulling out King's combo ending with Running Jaguar Bomb and getting Law to go DSS (using ~bff). Steve Fox WS 1,2 B! combo was impossible to execute. I was about to throw the blu-ray disc away and stick to arcade version. (Sorry for the Tekken jargon above.)

I knew I needed help and rushed to Tekken Zaibatsu forum. The forumers were helpful although assuming many of them haven't obtain their copy of Tekken 6 before the official release date. Some suggested my LCD TV (Sony Bravia 46" X300) was the culprit because of the upscaling of Tekken 6 720p resolution to match the TV native 1080p resolution. I doubted that was true and I was right. Another forumer suggested wiring up my SixAxis controller instead of playing Tekken 6 wirelessly. So I hooked it up using PS3 supplied USB cable and *phew*... I was relieved. Every input was working flawlessly, all moves was executed the next frame after my button was pressed. The letdown now is that I have to play Tekken 6 WIRED :( It was a strange phenomenon since I have never experienced such input delay for Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection.


Graphics -Arcade vs PS3 (& vs Xbox 360)-
This home version of Tekken 6 is a big disappointment. Even though I have minimal exposure to the arcade version, this home version is significantly inferior to my eyes. Namco's claim of impressive 3D graphics was totally untrue. PS3 Tekken 6 graphics are rough and the polygons have weird sharp biting edges. These spiky 3D meshes definitely look awful when compared to the silky smooth arcade version. For the uninitiated, the superior arcade version was built upon PS3 hardware by Namco two years ago so that it would be easier to port it to PS3 later. But now that we see a big downgrade in graphic performance on PS3, it is questionable whether or not Namco did this purposely in order to release Tekken 6 on the less powerful Xbox 360 as well.

Senario Campaign
The beat'em up mode on Tekken 6 is utter crap. The camera is dumb and the target lock-on is sluggish -your character doesn't automatically face locked-on opponent the moment you Switch Target-. I have beaten Azazel & Jin and this mode didn't grow on me at all. Players are forced to play this mode repetitively to gain Fight Money and acquire new customization item quickly because other modes are not as rewarding.

Above: Tekken 6 Unboxing

Above: Tekken 6 Unboxing

Above: Tekken 6 Unboxing

Above: Tekken 6 Unboxing

Though I may sounded disappointed, its main gameplay system & unique combo mechanics make up everything :) And this game should last me for at least a year!

That's all for today.

Blu-ray, CD/DVD and related releases:

Tekken 6 PSP (UMD) Release Date: 2009-11-24 Stores: • Play-asia Description: First press release of Tekken 6 for PSP.

Tekken 6 Strategy Guide (Game) Release Date: 2009-10-31 Stores: • Play-asia Description: This Signature Series guide features in-depth coverage of each character. Extensive character customization data. Full movelists, combo strings, and more! Detailed information on best and worst character match-ups. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation3.

Xbox 360 Tekken 6 HORI Real Arcade Pro.EX (Game) Release Date: 2009-10-29 Stores: • Play-asia Description: Licensed by Microsoft and manufactured by Hori, the Real Arcade Pro.EX is the ultimate hi-end next generation arcade style controller. Its eight main buttons are designed and placed on same layout as you can find in the arcades. The expansion port allows you to attach your headset so that you can chat while playing online.

PS3 Tekken 6 Hori Real Arcade Pro 3 (Game) Release Date: 2009-10-29 Stores: • Play-asia Description: The official Tekken 6 design Hori REAL Arcade Stick for PS3.

Tekken 6 Xbox 360 Collector's Edition (Game) Release Date: 2009-10-27 Stores: • Play-asia Description: Premium bundle pack Tekken 6 for Xbox 360 including Hori Tekken 6 Wireless Arcade Stick and Tekken 6 Artbook.

Tekken 6 Xbox 360 (Game) Release Date: 2009-10-27 Stores: • Play-asia Description: Armed with jaw-dropping HD graphics running flawlessly at 60 fps; the largest character roster ever in Tekken gaming history; ground-breaking online game modes and robust character customization system.

Tekken 6 PS3 (Game) Release Date: 2009-10-27 Stores: • Play-asia Description: The advanced high definition graphics and 3D animation technologies create the most impressive HD visuals in Tekken history, Master 40 unique fighters representing the world