Final Fantasy IX Should Be Cleared For A PSN Landing
The most downloaded PlayStation classics on the PSN are Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII, so wouldn't it stand to reason that Final Fantasy IX should arrive at some point? Isn't that logical?
Of course. And according to Examiner.com, Square-Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto said he would introduce the idea of bringing FFIX to the PSN at the company's next board meeting. Well, that idea must've gone over well because Hashimoto stated on his Twitter page that as this is the game's 10th anniversary, the board members approved of the plan. We should expect an official announcement "by next Friday at the latest" and that'll be great news for all RPG and FF fans around the world. This means we would now have the best of Final Fantasy during the franchise's golden years on the PS1; PS3 owners will be able to go online and download FFVII, FFVIII, FFIX, and Final Fantasy Tactics. Of course, if you already own them all - as any good fan would - this doesn't interest you, but it's great for bringing in new fans, and allowing those who didn't get a chance all those years ago to indulge now. And oh yeah, they're all actually turn-based.
And you're trying to tell me a FFVII remake wouldn't work? It took long enough for S-E to finally consider the possibility, didn't it?
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy IX
3/29/2010 10:51:53 AM Ben Dutka
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Ultimadesires
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 11:26:18 AM
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Qwarktast1c
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 1:36:06 PM
godsman
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 11:43:16 AM
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BTW.. I'm waiting for that damn premium account for unlimited PSone classic download. It feels like the value of the premium account is degrading every time I pay for a FF classic title.
Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:37:05 PM
Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 3:59:42 PM
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 5:15:15 PM
Jawknee
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 5:50:42 PM
Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 6:19:41 PM
Owners of BC capable PS3s are a minority, so while it may be of less use to you, it is of use to any new owner and the majority of current owners.
Also, there is a PSP2 somewhere in the pipeline. If that little beastie managed to pack the punch of a PS2 - including backwards compatibility, then making PS2 games downloadable over PSN suddenly becomes a very, very hot prospect indeed.
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 6:36:29 PM
Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 9:24:39 PM
Me too, I have two of the original 60GB systems, and so far so good..
As for being left behind? The original PS3has all the hardware that the Slim has, and then some. All Sony has done is remove hardware, make cheaper components and put in a bigger HDD.
If they manage to make PS2 games downloadable for PS3, it will be for ALL PS3s.
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 9:34:54 PM
Assuming the main draw of the Premium stuff is the PS2 Emulation.
The reduced price for the classic titles is nice but i don't download enough to see a return on the subscription costs. but i can see how it would be a great deal for those who own a slim or non-bc ps3.
Alienange
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:02:42 PM
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Helloooo ! These games are still selling like bread years after their release. A FFVII remake is a no-brainer, but come one, make some new turn based jrpgs already !
Jawknee
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:14:54 PM
Alienange
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:25:44 PM
chedison
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:38:24 PM
Alienange
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 1:57:57 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 3:25:53 PM
stupidcomments
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:56:36 PM
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Only flaws you have there are:
A] FFVII was never turn based but rather ATB, which is kind of similiar to tur-... [well you should know what it is].
B] As FFXIII being an example of SE's newer games, the stripped down battle system of FFXIII is also ATB, only on sterioids with a few changes & add-ons.
Basically I disagree with your prediction.
Jawknee
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 6:38:08 PM
stupidcomments
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 7:06:36 PM
And btw, thank you for not being able to strike at point B. Also my main point says it all, so let's make a bet shall we? If they DON'T f**k up the battle system of the FFVII remake [with no ATB OR ability to play turn based], you stick your head in the toilet.
Deal?
Underdog15
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 9:20:24 AM
geovanwitdakick
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:24:08 PM
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Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:36:21 PM
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Does anyone else find it ironic that by far the easiest money that SE are making this generation is coming via downloaded re-releases of FFVII, FFVIII and soon to be FFIX? Considering the way that SE has essentially abused the loyalty of the PS brand and consumer with their 'new' games, they show an odd amount of loyalty with the re-releases. Perhaps someone within SE realizes that PS gamers are their core audience? Perhaps?
LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:45:59 PM
OtisFeelgood
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 1:03:59 PM
Alienange
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 1:59:00 PM
Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 2:11:13 PM
Alienange
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 2:40:02 PM
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:44:21 PM
Jawknee
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 6:39:42 PM
OtisFeelgood
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 8:03:50 PM
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 8:31:41 PM
Jawknee
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 1:23:31 AM
BTNwarrior
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 12:43:33 PM
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johnld
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 2:15:12 PM
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Ohh, and i'm 1 trophy away from bad company 2 platinum too. anyone with tips on how to get demolish kills? you know, dropping a house on enemies.
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Underdog15
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 9:14:18 AM
By the way... that FF7 strategy guide sold over a million copies... FOR THE STRATEGY GUIDE! Yet another reason to remake it, no?
Sol
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 2:33:17 PM
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How does the "switch to next disc" thing work with the downloadable titles? Did they remove those moments? What is it like playing these games on your PS P/3? I'd like to know because I might want to download them when I finally get the 250 gb PS3 (even though I have the original discs for these games ans well as the War of the Lions UMD).
Highlander
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 2:56:19 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 3:29:11 PM
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main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:52:29 PM
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:45:40 PM
FullmetalX10
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:20:17 PM
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main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:40:20 PM
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Scarecrow
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:44:33 PM
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:48:12 PM
Underdog15
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 9:04:38 AM
I suppose you could say she's sexy if you're still in the MADR!!! What is the MADR, you ask? Take the elder age, divide by 2 (odd numbers give you a .5, round UP), and add 7!
It's ok to think Rikku is sexy if you are 18 or younger... (19 divided by 2 is 9.5 rounded UP to 10, plus 7 is 17... OUTSIDE the MADR) If you're 19-22, it's ok to like her in X-2 when she's 18. 23 and older, always wrong! Hey! Don't get mad at me, though... Take it out on SCIENCE!
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main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 4:59:12 PM
TEG3SH
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 6:07:58 PM
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 6:39:14 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 8:42:53 PM
aaronisbla
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 1:41:12 AM
Underdog15
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:55:05 AM
NEEDLESS to say, I doubt that poorly translated and glitchy version I played was as great of an experience as it could have been. I already have FFI and FFII on PSP, but I would love to see the rest of them on PSN (since I download these PS1 PSN versions for my PSP). Of course, that's no reason not to have the first 2 for everyone else. ^.^
main_event05
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 8:33:41 PM
shadowscorpio
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 11:49:37 PM
Mr Bitey
Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 8:32:38 PM
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I'm in Gran Pulse. I've done about 20 side missions or so, and some chocobo hunting :)
I know I can come back to the missions after I beat the game, and I know the crystallarium stats carry over. But what I don't know is, do my weapons and items carry over as well?
And help is very much appreciated.
aaronisbla
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 1:44:51 AM
Some of these monster hunts are damn near impossible to beat without maxing out some nodes in level 10. And if you complete certain hunts ( the cie eth stones are in a circle formation ) you unlock a MUCH tougher version of the adult turtles that roam around
Mr Bitey
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 9:43:43 AM
aaronisbla
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 6:27:58 PM
Getting the ultimate weapons in post game is a lot easier than before post game, cuz gil is so hard to come by and those large turtles make excellent farming for gil and cp but are hard as hell to beat without beating the game first
Last edited by aaronisbla on 3/30/2010 6:29:14 PM
rossinator_99
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 12:37:33 AM
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piratedrunk
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 12:47:20 AM
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 2:21:02 AM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:22:13 AM
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Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 11:05:59 AM