[Goli]

There's a scan floating around the web that shows it.
If it turns out to be real then it means you'll be able to play every main line FF game till X on a Vita once FFX HD is released.
Also it would kinda sorta make sense seeing as how FF I and II were ported to PSP for FF's 20th anniversary... and now III for the 25th.

[Foffy]

I'd rather see Type-0 come out on PSP. In North America/Europe, anyway.

[Electivirus]

There's a scan floating around the web that shows it. If it turns out to be real then it means you'll be able to play every main line FF game till X on a Vita once FFX HD is released.

This is relevant to my interests.

[Eusis]

Wonder if it'd come to the US, as a digital download anyway?

[laika09]

If it turns out to be real then it means you'll be able to play every main line FF game till X on a Vita once FFX HD is released.

I will be doing this.

[toleoring]

Confirmed! Well played SE......you can go ahead making FF5/6 3DS now.

[Kagari]

It's real.

[MatthewB92]

Why? Just get to V already!

[gkryhewy]

Why bother

[Foffy]

It's real.

Direct port, or downgraded version ala FFIV on PSP?

[Goli]

Why? Just get to V already!

It's not a remake. Just a port. Would you like seeing V ported... or remade? O:

[Ridley327]

Better late than never, I guess?

What a bizarre game to announce for the PSP at this point.

[BlazingDarkness]

I'm ok with this
:)

FFIII DS doesn't do much for me, I own it and don't care for it, but yes it will mean I can play every FF up to X on my Vita, and that is a wonderful thing

[Kagari]

Direct port, or downgraded version ala FFIV on PSP?

It's real but I don't know the details.

[animlboogy]

PS handhelds are RPG machines. The complete Persona and the first 10 FF games. Falcom's lineup, as well as everything else Xseed brings over. I really wish I would have kept up with the PSP for the last few years. I let that mid-period lull get to me and I started ignoring it.

Hopefully the Vita will continue to serve this niche. It doesn't have a whole lot else going for it, but a handful of great RPGs alone could make it worth it to own if you're a fan.

[Eusis]

It's real.

A little crazy it took this long. Wonder if Nintendo signed for an exclusivity deal that FINALLY expired? Or if an SE exec was looking at stuff that could easily be ported around and oh yeah, that DS remake of FFIII!

FFIV's going to be weird though. Has any system gotten two remakes of a game before?

[Goli]

Direct port, or downgraded version ala FFIV on PSP?

The (low quality) scan shows screens that look exactly like the iOS version, meaning DS in high res, and now in widescreen.

[WickedLaharl]

I'd rather see Type-0 come out on PSP. In North America/Europe, anyway.

Doesn't seem like that is going to happen...

[Foffy]

Doesn't seem like that is going to happen...

Unbelievable...so much for that voice actress claim.

[MatthewB92]

It's not a remake. Just a port. Would you like seeing V ported... or remade? O:

Want a remake.

[mattiewheels]

I just want IV DS for iOS. PSP I+II and IV collection are good enough for me.

[Nemo]

Awesome. I doubt it looks as good as the iPad version but definitely gonna be nice to the eyes!

PS handhelds are RPG machines. The complete Persona and the first 10 FF games. Falcom's lineup, as well as everything else Xseed brings over. I really wish I would have kept up with the PSP for the last few years. I let that mid-period lull get to me and I started ignoring it. Hopefully the Vita will continue to serve this niche. It doesn't have a whole lot else going for it, but a handful of great RPGs alone could make it worth it to own if you're a fan.

This is what made the PSP such a necessary entry and success, because pretty much every other hardware was lacking it. Vita better continue it or else there's trouble

[Eusis]

Doesn't seem like that is going to happen...

It'll come here, especially if localization work is done. It becomes a question of WHEN: will we be getting a 3DS announcement tonight, a Vita/3DS version appearing in Jump... or is it going to be like FFIII here where it takes around 5 years to jump to another platform?

[Pai Pai Master]

I've always wanted the ORIGINAL Final Fantasy III on PSP or something so you could get as close to the original version on Vita. It already has 1-IX with the exception of III.

[klee123]

Hmm, I would have preferred FFIV DS. Really liked the DS version.

[toleoring]

Direct port, or downgraded version ala FFIV on PSP?

hopefully it at least matches the graphics of IOS version

[rpmurphy]

The (low quality) scan shows screens that look exactly like the iOS version, meaning DS in high res, and now in widescreen.

Did they increase the enemy count in battles in the iOS version, or can you see if that is the case for this version?

[JakkuFurosu]

yeah, now would be a good time to get working on them Vita folders then cause im def going to need one just for these

[toleoring]

what is next? FF Dimensions 3DS/PSP?

[MAtgS]

If it turns out to be real then it means you'll be able to play every main line FF game till X on a Vita once FFX HD is released.

Playing the PSX version of V? Ew!

[Gunloc]

Oh, the DS version... :(

I think it's a crime that FFIII is the only 2D game in the main series that doesn't have a 2D remake.

[laika09]

yeah, now would be a good time to get working on them Vita folders then cause im def going to need one just for these

Purely coincidentally, each Vita homescreen has space for 10 icons.

[Peagles]

Dumb question... Does that mean when PSX support is available on Vita too, or right now could I play the PSX ones on my Vita somehow?

[laika09]

Dumb question... Does that mean when PSX support is available on Vita too, or right now could I play the PSX ones on my Vita somehow?

Only through Remote Play.

[Toki767]

Dumb question... Does that mean when PSX support is available on Vita too, or right now could I play the PSX ones on my Vita somehow?

August seems like the date for PS1 support on the Vita.

[Dark Schala]

Oh, the DS version... :( I think it's a crime that FFIII is the only 2D game in the main series that doesn't have a 2D remake.

Took the words right outta my mouth.

I don't like the DS version very much.

[DMeisterJ]

Since SE is still putting stuff out on PSP, how about that digital American release of Type-0?

[BlazingDarkness]

Dumb question... Does that mean when PSX support is available on Vita too, or right now could I play the PSX ones on my Vita somehow?

Once PSX support is enable throughout the summer you can play PS1 FF games on your Vita directly.
You can play them now via remote play (running on the ps3 but on your Vita screen)

[Gunloc]

Took the words right outta my mouth. I don't like the DS version very much.

I would kill for a 2D remake of III in the style of the I, II & IV remakes.

The charm and the atmosphere of the early FF games just don't translate well to 3D IMO. Plus it's weird to have a big gap in the middle of their 2D FF lineup without a modern version of it.

[ShirAhava]

The DS version? UGH I normally don't complain about stuff like this but the DS version of FF3 really rubbed me the wrong way....Only FF game I never finished...2D or bust

[toleoring]

If it turns out to be real then it means you'll be able to play every main line FF game till X on a Vita once FFX HD is released.

Indeed! Also this is the first time FF3 appears on PS platform.

Also it would kinda sorta make sense seeing as how FF I and II were ported to PSP for FF's 20th anniversary... and now III for the 25th.

for 20th, they had FF4DS as well.....So..... Can I expect FF5+6 3DS?

[Seven Force]

I know FFIV Complete's sprite style rubbed a few people the wrong way, but I would have liked to see FFIII get a remake in the same vein, if only for the sake of consistency.

[Teknoman]

Yeah lets just get an FFV-VI remake going on Vita or 3DS.

[Khold]

Too bad FF3 stinks

[BocoDragon]

This is incredibly "meh".

[jimmythepage]

So we're gonna have to let the VITA emulator upscale the thing, I know it works nicely but no thanks.

[wrowa]

Yeah, it's a pretty strange decision to port this game at this point. Especially after it's already been released on iOS.

I wonder what they are planning to charge for it and whether it's going to be dl-only.

[rpmurphy]

Too bad FF3 stinks

III was the last one before ATB battle system took over, so no.

[SalsaShark]

worst Final Fantasy ever

bring IV if anything

[B.K.]

I wonder what they are planning to charge for it and whether it's going to be dl-only.

There's no reason to think it'll be digital only. Japan is still getting quite a few PSP games. It's just America and Europe that won't get it. It'll never leave Japan.