Street Fighter III: Third Strike Dreamcast
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £106.83 | £47.74 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £108.33 | £47.74 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £108.33 | £47.74 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £99.80 | £47.74 | £175.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £119.39 | £47.74 | £225.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £119.19 | £47.74 | £225.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £119.84 | £47.74 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £121.92 | £47.74 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £125.15 | £56.54 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £129.97 | £63.10 | £215.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £113.86 | £54.99 | £156.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £123.70 | £54.99 | £215.99 | 10 |
Game History
Street Fighter III: Third Strike was developed and published by Capcom, released in Japanese arcades on May 18, 1999, followed by a North American arcade release in June 1999. The game was created by the same team responsible for the Street Fighter III series, building on the foundation established by Street Fighter III and Street Fighter III: New Generation.
The Dreamcast port arrived in North America on September 9, 1999, making it one of the console's earliest fighting game releases. This home version was significant as it brought arcade-quality Street Fighter gameplay to a consumer platform, though it faced competition from other fighting games already available on the system. The arcade original had established itself as a departure from Street Fighter II's formula, featuring a completely new roster of characters and emphasizing parrying mechanics over blocking.
Third Strike received critical acclaim from gaming publications and fighting game enthusiasts who appreciated its refined gameplay mechanics, impressive sprite animation, and competitive depth. However, commercial performance was modest compared to Street Fighter II's legendary sales figures. The game's new character roster and significant mechanical changes meant it required players to relearn fundamentals, which limited mainstream appeal despite its technical excellence.
Today, Street Fighter III: Third Strike holds immense value among collectors and fighting game communities. The arcade version commands high prices in the secondary market, while the Dreamcast port is considered a desirable console release. Its historical significance stems from being a pivotal title in the fighting game renaissance of the late 1990s and for establishing competitive scene standards that influenced future tournaments.
The parry system introduced in Third Strike became its defining feature and influenced fighting game design philosophy for years afterward. The game's hand-drawn animation quality, created by Capcom's talented sprite artists, remains visually impressive by modern standards. Street Fighter III: Third Strike is frequently cited as one of the greatest fighting games ever made and continues to be played competitively through emulation and re-releases on modern platforms.