Along with new characters and fighting mechanics,Street Fighter 6introduces first-hand control settings that allow players to choose between a manual, assisted, or hybrid playstyle. The manual scheme is the familiar 6-key configuration from previous games, while the assisted setting provides a simplified version of that. The hybrid option, however, uses AI to help determine the best combos for players.
Since the AI-assisted controls—the Dynamic type—won’t be available in online modes,Street Fighter 6players are unsure whether to choosethe Modern or Classic control types. To help with that, this guide explains how to choose the best scheme and what to consider before locking in on any of them.
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The Best Control Type for Street Fighter 6
Players looking to land the fastest and most consistent combos should choose the Modern control type. However, those seeking creative attacks and extra-damaging Supers and Specials are better off with the Classic control type.
The primary difference between the Classic and Modern control schemes is the inclusion of anAssist buttonin the latter. While the Modern setting enables players to execute one-buttonSpecial Moves and Super Arts, the Classic scheme retains the 6-key manual configuration.
Things to Consider Before Choosing the Control Type
When choosing between the Modern and Dynamic control settings inStreet Fighter 6, some players may struggle to decide which option is best. However, they can determine the most suitable scheme by considering certain factors like character, playstyle, and game mode.
Pros and Cons of the Modern Control Type
With Modern controls, players benefit from ashorter reaction time and land faster combinations. However, the downside is that they lose 20% damage in assisted Super Moves and Special Arts and can’t perform some basic grounded and aerial moves.
In the Modern control setting, one button (R2/RB) assists players with combos, Specials, and Supers at the cost of a damage debuff. While this setting offers the advantage of a simplified and swift moveset, it also restricts players to predetermined combos and predictable attacks.
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Pros and Cons of the Classic Control Type
As the default control scheme ofpreviousStreet Fightergames, the Classic order type allows for creative attacks and full movement control. This, of course, comes at the cost of complicated and unassisted combos with slower reaction times.
With Classic controls, players will need to land combinations using the 6-key manual configuration that revolves around heavy, light, and medium strikes. Moreover, they must rely on manual inputs for different unique moves like Shinku Hadoken, Shin Hashogeki, and Shin Shoryuken.
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Who Should Consider the Dynamic Mode?
Because the Dynamic control type is AI-assisted and unavailable in online modes, only players who want to experiment with different characters or those new tofighting gamesshould use it.
The way the Dynamic scheme works is that it limits the attack buttons to B, X, and Y (Square, Cross, and Triangle on PlayStation) and decides the best combos and attacks based on the player’s range andDrive Gauge.
Street Fighter 6is available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
