SF2CE Ryu beating (or not) EXPERT CPU just for fun! Episode #18 🥋🕹️

In Episode 18 of our journey, Master Ryu faces the ultimate test against the relentless Expert CPU in Street Fighter II: Champion Edition! 🥋🔥 🎯 The Goal: My objective for this run is crystal clear: have some fun, land some insane combos, and try to clear the run without using any continues! Will my execution handle the CPU's frame-perfect reads, or will the arcade machine maintain its reign? 🕹️ Technical Execution & Hardware Precision: Street Fighter II: Champion Edition is notorious for its difficult, input-reading CPU. Precision is key for the tight links and punishes required to stay undefeated. Throughout this run, watch closely how different button activation techniques are applied in heat-of-the-moment situations: • Simultaneous Presses: Hitting multiple inputs on the exact same frame for rock-solid consistency. • Piano Inputs: Ultra-fast sequential taps (~50ms window) using independent fingers to maximize hit confirms and tight special cancels. You can follow every input in real-time on the handcam and the integrated LCD screen on my custom fightstick. ⚙️ Today’s Specs: • Lever: 2nd Impact Optical (octagonal, 2lb) • PCB: Raspberry Pi Pico 2040 • Buttons: Qanba 💬 Community Feedback: I'm always looking to improve the viewer experience. What do you think of the new layout for this series? Do you prefer the split-screen style or having the handcam in the corner like it is now? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👊 Support the Channel: If you enjoy arcade culture, hardware mods, and technical Street Fighter execution, don't forget to Subscribe to f_arcade and hit the Like button! It helps the channel grow and keeps the retro spirit alive. 👊✨ 👉 Tell me: What’s your favorite Ryu combo in CE? Let’s talk strategy below! TIMESTAMPS: 0:21 - Dhalsim 1:36 - Ryu 3:35 - E. Honda 5:38 - Blanka 7:00 - Guile 9:21 - Ken 11:48 - Chun Li 13:16 - Zangief 15:45 - Balrog 16:26 - Vega 17:53 - Sagat 19:27 - M. Bison #StreetFighter #SF2CE #RetroGaming #Arcade #Ryu #Fightstick #FGC #GamingHardware #fArcade #RetroArcade #2ndImpact #CherryOptical #fArcadeTrials #StreetFighter2 #ArcadeStick #FightingGames #ClassicGames #Capcom