Is the turbo button worth using?
So I have this fancy, expensive arcade stick with this Turbo functionality... but I've never used it. Anyone out there use turbo? What are your thoughts?
After reading some of the responses, I understand what you guys are saying regarding tournament play and overall improvement in skill.
However, as somebody who might never play in a tournament I'm just wondering what does this setting actually/functionally does? Does it input the button press at every possible opportunity, to guarantee that you'll get the next hit in the combo, or will it screw things up by registering early input (or does it skip/pulse/etc.)? If the first scenario is true, does holding it a beat too long screw up future button presses? Is there really any assist?
If it's of any consolation, I'm asking these questions because I feel they do relate to the mechanics of the game; I often hit buttons too many times during combos anyway.
Responses (3 total)
Using a Turbo button offered by a pad or stick is not the right way to go if you are serious about getting better at Street Fighter 4 (or any game that relies on execution, which is all of them). On a really basic level, it allows you to succed without actual skill, and when comparing to other players, you won't get much of a sense of achievement when you land the combos/execute the moves that Turbo makes easy for you.
Also, if you play casuals with someone, unless they use Turbo as well (which is very, very rare), they will probably not agree to play with you, as there is an unfair advantage which has nothing to do with skill.
If one wants to be a purist, then you can also make the argument that since arcade cabinets of Street Fighter 4 (and the upcoming Super Street Fighter 4 release in Japan, as of writing this) do not have Turbo functionality.
The most important reason to not use a Turbo button is if you wish to play in tournaments. The Evolution Fighting Series (Evo) ruleset is the gold standard for fighting game tournaments in the United States for the games that it has competitions in. Almost every tournament, no matter how small, adheres to these rules.
These rules specifically state that the use of Turbo functionality on controllers is strictly prohibited, and you will forefit your match (and possibly more) in the event that you are caught using it.
NO is the answer, no other fighters will respect you, you shouldn't respect yourself if you do and as Dan said its banned in tournaments.
