PSone Classic FINAL FANTASY VIII on Japanese Store - Blu-ray Forum

AranhaHunter · 09-24-2009, 04:56 AM

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FF8 is available in the Japanese PlayStation Store now.

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/69...-Liveblog.html

androvsky · 09-24-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/69...-Liveblog.html

Oh cool, I guessed right.

Hopefully it'll show up in the U.S. soon, would love to be able to play it on the PSP (already own it on disc).

Shin-Ra · 09-24-2009, 06:55 AM

Only played FFVIII a couple of times. Tempting to play that instead of VII on the 'go but no clues to a western release?

Marine Mike · 09-24-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Only played FFVIII a couple of times. Tempting to play that instead of VII on the 'go but no clues to a western release?

Today?!

Maximus · 09-24-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Only played FFVIII a couple of times. Tempting to play that instead of VII on the 'go but no clues to a western release?

After VI it's the best FF.

Tip: Don't level if you can help it...

Shin-Ra · 09-24-2009, 10:34 PM

I remember FFVIII has really easy levelling with the 'island closest to hell' or something like that monsters + the item that puts you into limit break.

Maximus · 09-25-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I remember FFVIII has really easy levelling with the 'island closest to hell' or something like that monsters + the item that puts you into limit break.

Easiest way to win - meltdown, aura stone, limit break.

Lionheart special does 17 hits at 9999 damage plus 7 hits of a regular limit break giving 240k damage in one hit. Enough to take down all but the Ultimate/Omega weapon in one hit.

Shin-Ra · 09-25-2009, 03:50 PM

I can't remember what meltdown is.

dereksworl · 09-25-2009, 03:58 PM

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After VI it's the best FF.

Agreed.

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Tip: Don't level if you can help it...

In FF7 or FF8?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-25-2009, 04:13 PM

Can non-backwards compatible PS3s download PS1 games from the PSN store? I had to sell my PS3 couple months ago and need to buy another one.

progers13 · 09-25-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksworl

Agreed.

In FF7 or FF8?

FF8. It only takes 1,000 exp points for each level up, making it fast and easy. The catch is that the creatures level up as well. The trick to building your characters in FF8 is to utilize the draw / junction system to build your stats and keep your levels low. This is easier said than done because of how easy it is to level up. Still, easily one of the best FF games and one of my all-time favorites. It just goes against the grain of role playing games where you're actually better off by NOT leveling up. It definitely involves a different sort of strategy.

Shin-Ra · 09-25-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Can non-backwards compatible PS3s download PS1 games from the PSN store? I had to sell my PS3 couple months ago and need to buy another one.

Every PS3 model plays PS1 games.

king_patrick_7 · 09-25-2009, 04:20 PM

This is my Favorite FF. Hope it gets an NA release soon!

It was always fun to hunt all the GF's and fight Malboros. And that Yojimbo guy was awesome! "YO"

The music is this game was really good too... and the parts that you get to play as Laguna

tom pain · 09-25-2009, 04:22 PM

Hopefully a EU store download isn't too far away.

I still have my PSone save game of this where every character was over level 90 (a few were 99) and my main guy had close to full stats. Lots of junctioning involved.

I wasted sooo many hours of my life on that game....would be awesome to do it all again.

dereksworl · 09-25-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by progers13

FF8. It only takes 1,000 exp points for each level up, making it fast and easy. The catch is that the creatures level up as well. The trick to building your characters in FF8 is to utilize the draw / junction system to build your stats and keep your levels low. This is easier said than done because of how easy it is to level up. Still, easily one of the best FF games and one of my all-time favorites. It just goes against the grain of role playing games where you're actually better off by NOT leveling up. It definitely involves a different sort of strategy.

I kinda like having the creatures strong though. makes it more challenging......sort of lol. i still have my optical copy too.

mikejet · 09-25-2009, 04:28 PM

Was this the one where you had to collect magic?

dereksworl · 09-25-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Was this the one where you had to collect magic?

yup, by finding draw points or drawing from enemies. they maxed out after you collect 100. no MP in this one

progers13 · 09-25-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tom pain

Hopefully a EU store download isn't too far away.

I still have my PSone save game of this where every character was over level 90 (a few were 99) and my main guy had close to full stats. Lots of junctioning involved.

I wasted sooo many hours of my life on that game....would be awesome to do it all again.

You and me both. The last time I played it I was over 140 hours. Collected all the ultimate weaons, unlocked everyone's limit breaks, maxed out all junctioning and stats, etc. Did everything there was to do in the game...with the one exception of beating Omega Weapon. One of these days I have to go back and try again.

Maximus · 09-25-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Was this the one where you had to collect magic?

Magic should be used for junctioning only, items should be used in battle instead.

progers13 · 09-25-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Magic should be used for junctioning only, items should be used in battle instead.

Agreed, on account of it lowering your stats if you do. I only used magic if I was really in a bind.

09-25-2009, 04:20 PM	#13
king_patrick_7 Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Toronto, Ontario Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:12	This is my Favorite FF. Hope it gets an NA release soon! It was always fun to hunt all the GF's and fight Malboros. And that Yojimbo guy was awesome! "YO" The music is this game was really good too... and the parts that you get to play as Laguna Last edited by king_patrick_7; 09-25-2009 at 04:23 PM.

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09-24-2009, 06:55 AM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Only played FFVIII a couple of times. Tempting to play that instead of VII on the 'go but no clues to a western release?

09-24-2009, 10:34 PM	#6
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I remember FFVIII has really easy levelling with the 'island closest to hell' or something like that monsters + the item that puts you into limit break.

09-25-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I can't remember what meltdown is.

09-25-2009, 04:13 PM	#10
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Can non-backwards compatible PS3s download PS1 games from the PSN store? I had to sell my PS3 couple months ago and need to buy another one.

09-25-2009, 04:22 PM	#14
tom pain Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Cardiff Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:247	Hopefully a EU store download isn't too far away. I still have my PSone save game of this where every character was over level 90 (a few were 99) and my main guy had close to full stats. Lots of junctioning involved. I wasted sooo many hours of my life on that game....would be awesome to do it all again.

09-25-2009, 04:28 PM	#16
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Was this the one where you had to collect magic?

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