Which is better: PSX or PC Version o FF VII/VIII

Lyrai · February 8th, 2002, 02:16

I have the PC versions of both. Am I missing anything?

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**Betamax** · February 8th, 2002, 03:11

The only problem with the pc versions is that they need a lot of patches to play correctly nowadays. Plus midi music (although if you have an SBlive you can dl a soundfont using the psx sounds so that isn't an issue).

In fact the pc version of ff8 has the bonus that you can play choco world, whereas you needed a pocketstation for this on the psx (which 99.95% of ppl don't have)

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Gk1986 · February 8th, 2002, 03:18

Personally, I like the PSX versions because of the controls.

Enigma1982 · February 8th, 2002, 05:00

by personalI perfer PC version.
excpet FF7 ( FF7 movie quality suck

)

Esturk · February 8th, 2002, 05:07

My friend has a pocketstation. He never uses it though.

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**Ryos** · February 8th, 2002, 05:11

Dunno about FF8, but I prefer the PSX version of FF7 because it looks and sounds better here.

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**Shiori** · February 8th, 2002, 05:14

I like the PSX ports, because they don't take any space on your harddrive (unless you make an ISO) and can be played in both console and PC (with emus, of course).

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Fou-lu · February 8th, 2002, 05:15

And I got the PC version of FFVIII too, the movies and the sound are alright, never seen any problem with them. Although Squall has a terrible face in the gameplay parts, and there seems to be cracks in some characters like Cid and Edea Kramer (noticed only in them though)

EfrainMan · February 8th, 2002, 05:25

I have the PC versions of 7 & 8, and I tried the PS version of 7. The 3D was better in the PC, and I can only guess it would've been better in 8, too. 8 has more goodies than 7, but the PC versions need patches 'n stuff . . .

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Fou-lu · February 8th, 2002, 05:27

The patches aren't that big, but the problem with the instalation size is really an issue. The FFVIII comes with 5 discs, 1 only to install...

EfrainMan · February 8th, 2002, 05:36

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Originally posted by Fou-lu
The patches aren't that big, but the problem with the instalation size is really an issue. The FFVIII comes with 5 discs, 1 only to install...

Is that really a problem

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**Exophase** · February 8th, 2002, 05:36

Whatever enhancements the ports provide ePSXe can do better, with the original, these days. The emulation is a lot more true to the original even if it's not completely accurate, and there are a lot more options. Sadly, emulation is sometimes faster than the ports (it's true. I've verified it myself with FF8)

In other words, FF7/8 PSX on ePSXe is like FF7/8 PC done right. But if you can only play on a PSX then I probably still choose the originals.

- Exophase

Esturk · February 8th, 2002, 05:38

The originals are truly better in many ways.

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Fou-lu · February 8th, 2002, 05:41

Quote:

Originally posted by EfrainMan
Is that really a problem

Well, if you have a 40GB hd, no
If you have a PIO MODE 4 1.7 GB Seagate, yes, a big problem

EfrainMan · February 8th, 2002, 05:47

Ohhhhhhhh . . . how can anyone survive with less than 40GB

And I still think the PC versions' 3D is a lot better

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Fou-lu · February 8th, 2002, 05:51

>Ohhhhhhhh . . . how can anyone survive with less than 40GB

I'm trying...

>And I still think the PC versions' 3D is a lot better

You may be right, I don't have the PSX version to compare, but I like the 3D on the PC.

Esturk · February 8th, 2002, 05:53

I have a 2GB hard drive.

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EfrainMan · February 8th, 2002, 05:55

Quote:

Originally posted by Fou-lu
You may be right, I don't have the PSX version to compare, but I like the 3D on the PC.

NO!! Don't go towards the light!!

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Fou-lu · February 8th, 2002, 05:59

Quote:

Originally posted by EfrainMan

NO!! Don't go towards the light!!

-_-

I meant the 3D on the PC version

**Ryos** · February 8th, 2002, 06:00

The PC version of FF7 doesn't look anywhere near as good as FF7 in higher resolutions.

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February 8th, 2002, 03:11	#2
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,506	The only problem with the pc versions is that they need a lot of patches to play correctly nowadays. Plus midi music (although if you have an SBlive you can dl a soundfont using the psx sounds so that isn't an issue). In fact the pc version of ff8 has the bonus that you can play choco world, whereas you needed a pocketstation for this on the psx (which 99.95% of ppl don't have) __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

February 8th, 2002, 03:18	#3
Gk1986 Bringer Of Destruction Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,716	Personally, I like the PSX versions because of the controls.

February 8th, 2002, 05:00	#4
Enigma1982 Do not Disturb Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bangkok,Thailand Posts: 1,808	by personalI perfer PC version. excpet FF7 ( FF7 movie quality suck )

February 8th, 2002, 05:07	#5
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,964	My friend has a pocketstation. He never uses it though. __________________ Necrosaro: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition SP1 \| Intel Core i5 2500K - 3.30GHz, 8MB L3 Cache \| Asus P8P67 Deluxe, Intel P67 Chipset, Socket 1155 \| 8GB Kingston PC3-10600 DDR3 \| Nvidia GeForce GTX460, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500HLFS, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD1001FALS, 1000GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

February 8th, 2002, 05:11	#6
Ryos Bearsona Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nowhere Posts: 11,307	Dunno about FF8, but I prefer the PSX version of FF7 because it looks and sounds better here. __________________ Sanity is overrated.

February 8th, 2002, 05:14	#7
Shiori :3 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 10,128	I like the PSX ports, because they don't take any space on your harddrive (unless you make an ISO) and can be played in both console and PC (with emus, of course). __________________ My PC specs: AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.1 Ghz, ECS Elitegroup K7S5A, 256MB PC133 SDRAM, Geforce2 MX200 32MB, 20GB Seagate, Windows XP Pro. Ok, what else... Shiori figurine on top of case, assorted anime stickers on the side, lazy tabby cat on top of monitor.

February 8th, 2002, 05:15	#8
Fou-lu Lost in Time Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,289	And I got the PC version of FFVIII too, the movies and the sound are alright, never seen any problem with them. Although Squall has a terrible face in the gameplay parts, and there seems to be cracks in some characters like Cid and Edea Kramer (noticed only in them though)

February 8th, 2002, 05:25	#9
EfrainMan Scourge of the Seven Seas Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,412	I have the PC versions of 7 & 8, and I tried the PS version of 7. The 3D was better in the PC, and I can only guess it would've been better in 8, too. 8 has more goodies than 7, but the PC versions need patches 'n stuff . . . __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 3.4 GHz, 8GB DDR2, ATi Radeon HD 4870 X2, Asus P5E Deluxe, Windows 7 Ultimate x64. Just an ol' Batard.

February 8th, 2002, 05:27	#10
Fou-lu Lost in Time Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,289	The patches aren't that big, but the problem with the instalation size is really an issue. The FFVIII comes with 5 discs, 1 only to install...

February 8th, 2002, 05:36	#12
Exophase Emu author Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland OH, USA Posts: 1,437	Whatever enhancements the ports provide ePSXe can do better, with the original, these days. The emulation is a lot more true to the original even if it's not completely accurate, and there are a lot more options. Sadly, emulation is sometimes faster than the ports (it's true. I've verified it myself with FF8) In other words, FF7/8 PSX on ePSXe is like FF7/8 PC done right. But if you can only play on a PSX then I probably still choose the originals. - Exophase

February 8th, 2002, 05:38	#13
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,964	The originals are truly better in many ways. __________________ Necrosaro: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition SP1 \| Intel Core i5 2500K - 3.30GHz, 8MB L3 Cache \| Asus P8P67 Deluxe, Intel P67 Chipset, Socket 1155 \| 8GB Kingston PC3-10600 DDR3 \| Nvidia GeForce GTX460, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500HLFS, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD1001FALS, 1000GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

February 8th, 2002, 05:47	#15
EfrainMan Scourge of the Seven Seas Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,412	Ohhhhhhhh . . . how can anyone survive with less than 40GB And I still think the PC versions' 3D is a lot better __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 3.4 GHz, 8GB DDR2, ATi Radeon HD 4870 X2, Asus P5E Deluxe, Windows 7 Ultimate x64. Just an ol' Batard.

February 8th, 2002, 05:51	#16
Fou-lu Lost in Time Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,289	>Ohhhhhhhh . . . how can anyone survive with less than 40GB I'm trying... >And I still think the PC versions' 3D is a lot better You may be right, I don't have the PSX version to compare, but I like the 3D on the PC.

February 8th, 2002, 05:53	#17
Esturk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,964	I have a 2GB hard drive. __________________ Necrosaro: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition SP1 \| Intel Core i5 2500K - 3.30GHz, 8MB L3 Cache \| Asus P8P67 Deluxe, Intel P67 Chipset, Socket 1155 \| 8GB Kingston PC3-10600 DDR3 \| Nvidia GeForce GTX460, 1024MB \| Creative SB X-Fi Fatality Edition \| Western Digital Raptor WD1500HLFS, 150Gb, SATA, Western Digital WD1001FALS, 1000GB, SATA \| LG 16x DVD-RWx2 SATA.

February 8th, 2002, 06:00	#20
Ryos Bearsona Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nowhere Posts: 11,307	The PC version of FF7 doesn't look anywhere near as good as FF7 in higher resolutions. __________________ Sanity is overrated.