When you attend an offline fighting game tournament, you will most likely be playing on a video game console. Games like "Street Fighter 5," "Tekken 7," and "Dragon Ball Fighters" are typically played on the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. However, Capcom is changing things up with the upcoming Capcom Cup.

As reported by The Verge (opens in new tab), Capcom has announced that the week-long tournament will switch to a PC setup in February. This is to address input lag, which has been a long-standing problem with the PlayStation version of Street Fighter 5. Despite the game being fixed at 60 fps, input lag is minimal on the PC, and will be further improved by running the game on a 144 Hz monitor.

This move has been welcomed by the FGC, many of whom have been making the case for moving from consoles to computers at major events. Commenting on the decision, Arturo 'Sabin' Sanchez told The Verge that it was "100% the right decision for several documented reasons," including "better controller response." Sabin added on Twitter that Capcom "made the right decision" and "should be commended."

However, it will likely be some time before the platform makes a major transition across the board. Consoles are generally easier to set up, cheaper to obtain, and easier to maintain consistency in setup. I've had friends bring in kits, increase their numbers, and host casual tournaments for "Tekken 7."

It's still hard to deny the benefits of switching these tournaments to PC. The more accurate response times and less input lag work to the player's advantage. However, when it comes to offline events, consistency is key. All drivers installed must be the same for all the same rigs.

Cost has also long been a barrier or justification for not switching. However, with the PS5 becoming more difficult to obtain and the price of the PS5 and a suitable gaming laptop getting closer and closer, now is the perfect time for major manufacturers to begin the transition.