Like a programmable pad, but flatter

Hardened Street Fighter II veterans may remember the days of programmable pads and the arguments that arose from their use in even the most casual of competitions. Essentially these pads let you "record" button inputs, making it easier to perform complex moves with a tap of a single button. Upcoming 3DS scrapper Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition will resurrect this feature with a modern twist, letting gamers assign different fighting moves to portions of the touchscreen.

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