I know that some of you don't like these kinda posts, but here is another technique to beat the computer on max. Use someone that has the spinning jumping kick throw (Kung Lao in Mantis, Johhny Cage) and move in and throw when the opportunity presents itself. Then, walk in and throw them again...... and again :). You can normally get three throws in before the computer stops you from doing another one but sometimes you can get more. It's more likely it'll work if they roll in or out of the screen when they get up. Mix this up with a few long strings, and you're pretty set.

Although this doesn't 'feel' right, it does make up for the injustice of the computer sometimes 'reading' your button presses :). Use it if you want, don't if you don't and no flaming, this is for people who just wanna beat the computer :).