I think it is possible to improve through a break. At least, I play better after taking a break... no matter what it is; guitar, Magic, fighting games, etc.
Seriously.
If CS will be there for console, I will 100% be there.
And I have a working 360 stick. I would be willing to let people that I know (i.e. Render, Zong, etc) use it.
This.
I still go sometimes for random Guilty Gear battles. I've been meeting up with Seung and Shin lately, workin on that Zappa.
I doubt they are going to have CS before it drops on consoles.