For the primary time since 2019, the Capcom Cup will return, bringing collectively the perfect Avenue Fighter 5 gamers across the globe to compete. The match hasn’t been held since earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic, nevertheless it’s again and greater than earlier than with a U$300,000 prize pool.
Capcom Fighters introduced on Twitter that each one matches could be performed on PCs at a refresh fee of 144Hz. Because the Capcom Cup is a serious match, altering the {hardware} from PlayStation consoles to PCs is a big change.
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On the {hardware} powering these PCs, the corporate provides no particulars. Nonetheless, the choice to ditch PlayStation {hardware} seems to be influenced by enter lag, as PCs supply a considerably extra regular expertise with decrease enter lag (the time it takes for a button press to show on display screen).
Low enter lag is crucial for skilled gamers within the preventing sport scene, the place a delayed punch or kick can considerably alter the end result of a match. The match may even be smoother and extra correct because of the improved controller response and fewer in-game lag on the 144Hz screens.
Many Avenue Fighter 5 gamers have switched from PS4 and PS5 to PC on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, which noticed tournaments being held nearly. The vast majority of gamers are, as such, now accustomed to PC {hardware}’s diminished enter lag.
One of many ultimate main tournaments for Avenue Fighter 5 would require expert gamers to hone their expertise. That being stated, the subsequent Avenue Fighter 6 is predicted to be sooner than ever because of its Enter Delay Discount function on the PS5 and Xbox Sequence X, so professionals also needs to prepare for it.
The Capcom Cup will formally kick off on 12 February 2023.
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