Street Fighter Alpha 3 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Street Fighter Alpha 3

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStreet Fighter
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is a fighting game developed by Capcom.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 106 PS1 fighting games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Street Fighter series; on the PS1 you can also try Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter Alpha 2 and Street Fighter II. The series also appears on other systems with Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (Genesis) and Street Fighter III (Dreamcast). Capcom also made Mega Man 6, Dino Crisis 2 and Mega Man X4 for the PS1.

Street Fighter Alpha 3 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Street Fighter Alpha 3 is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Street Fighter Alpha 3 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Street Fighter Alpha 3 cheats & codes

13 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Unlock PocketStation Compatiblility801941FA 0005
P1 Infinite Health801942D8 0090
P1 Maximum Power Bar801943CA 0090
P1 Maximum Guard Bar80194488 0050
P1 No Power Bar801943CA 0000
P1 No Guard Bar80194488 0000

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Street Fighter Alpha 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Street Fighter Alpha 3 FAQ

When did Street Fighter Alpha 3 come out on the PS1?

Street Fighter Alpha 3 was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Street Fighter Alpha 3?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Street Fighter Alpha 3 multiplayer?

Yes. Street Fighter Alpha 3 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Street Fighter Alpha 3 take to play?

As a fighting game, Street Fighter Alpha 3 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Street Fighter Alpha 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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