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Final Fantasy X and X-2 coming to PC May 12th
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OmegaDL50
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Even if it wasn't the case, it won't take long for PC modders to reinsert the original PS2 audio with proper looping after the game releases.
For the person that does do this, if this IS necessary I'd hope they use high quality samples straight from the OST CDs, instead of some low quality alternative.
MikeE21286
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What does it cost. No way I can pay full price after buying this on Vita and PS3 and PS4 lol
MulderYuffie
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Hoping $20 most likely $30.
MikeE21286
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Yeah $29.99 sounds right.
15 is a certainty at this point. Squeenix has spent the past two years filling in the gaps in the mainline series and it's been possible to count the number of absentees on one hand since the existence of X/X-2 HD PC leaked (four remain: 1, 2, 12 and 15).
OmegaDL50
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Probably not $30, not even the physical version of FFX / X-2 costs $30 on the PS4.
The most I see it going for is $25 because it's *new* on PC, but a $10 mark up over the physical version at it's current retail price seems unlikely.
CertifiedFP
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IDK why people hate the Remastered soundtrack so much.
The old PS2 OST sounds like PS1 MIDIs to me rather than orchestra-performed.
The old PS2 OST sounds like PS1 MIDIs to me rather than orchestra-performed.
The models I can see but I don't think that the extra face animations will make it.
I wouldn't be surprised if it even runs on those baller ass Windows tablets. My friend was running Skyrim on one
It changed the 'feel' of some tracks, and the added/extended rest in the battle theme drives me nuts. Makes me think the music is going to hang
OmegaDL50
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It's funny you say that considering the PSF audio from the PS2 was more or less coded digital soundbanks rather than waveform / streamed audio, interestingly enough. Only a select few tracks was actually streamed such as Suteki Da Ne for example.
MikeE21286
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Yeah you could easily be right there. Looks like MSRP for the ps4 version is $19.99. It was $39.99 IIRC last I checked.
No, no they do not. While they do have a early 2000's feel to them, and are probably MIDI, they're much higher quality than PS1 Midis. PS1 MIDIS are distinctive.
The reason why people hate the remastered soundtrack is because of tone and hooks. The remastered sountrack removed a lot of the memorable hooks from sound-tracks, like the Klaxon from "Challenge," or the bells from the sunken temple theme. Given that it's a soundtrack and not a record, being memorable is important if you want a location to leave an impression.
Aside from that, the tone of some of the tracks was different, and given that people like the atmosphere of the original game, they didn't like the changes made.
Also, it seems my original post didn't make it, but...I really wish there was a way to play the original NA version of the game. The reason being...the dark Aeons ruin the endgame! The endgame quests were great in the original game, and they're completely broken by the Dark Aeons. It single-handedly prevents it from being the definitive version of the game.
OmegaDL50
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He's not wrong.
PSF / PSF2 audio is basically a soundbank digital audio format straight from the code of the PS2 game. It's not unsimilar to a midi bank.
Only a few tracks from FFX's soundtrack are actual prerecorded streams.
FFXII, though it runs better on emulator than on console.
Unknown Soldier
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From what I understand, PSF audio is not unlike how MOD works for anyone old enough to remember that.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOD_(file_format)
CertifiedFP
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1nsp5CnvVQ
Beep da beep beep beep BEEP.
It's a point of contention for me because PSF/MIDI music gives me headaches, especially when I'm playing after work.
I want to know what black-magic Nintendo pulled off for NES/SNES OSTs to not give me headaches. Because all other forms of soundbank-based music on other hardware has catastrophic effects on me at night.
I don't think FF I or II are on Steam
Lactose_Intolerant
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I'll skip it. I just want xii
uncredited male
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The true 80's woman is finally making an official appearance on the PC.
OmegaDL50
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Correct. I used an IT Tracker years ago. Audio samples are individual instrument banks and when called by the program to play a specific note with certain pitch and tempo. A midi soundbank and some soundfonts work similar but are much more simple due to the lack of samples used outside of a preset, unlike the sequenced samples being imported waves of actual instruments which a mod / s3m / it file used in it's playback.
You can read more into how the actual format works here - http://web.archive.org/web/20140224133310/http://www.neillcorlett.com/psf/faq.html
Dream_Journey
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Japanese dub? If this isn't wrong then will definitely buy it. (sure if optimization is good)
Valkerionseven
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Might grab this, been craving to actually beat FF X-2 since I only got to the beginning in the PS3 version before moving on to something else.
Two times through X was enough for me though.
Two times through X was enough for me though.
AwakenedCloud
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Time to return the PS4 copy I ordered from Walmart last week.
They could lock it to the japanese interface only but it would be dumb of them. And since the files are there it would be easy to mod.
The recommended specs posted on the store are very low so it should be no problem getting it running on most setups, The port could come with it's own set of issues, though.
texhnolyze
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What? So soon..
It seems that they really fucked up IX release date.
Will buy (again) depending on the price.
It seems that they really fucked up IX release date.
Will buy (again) depending on the price.
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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Square...you always know how to get my money you!
Dream_Journey
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I want to play this time with japanese dub, hope they don't screw it up.
Also 60fps wish is just a dream or they can manage it?
Hahaha, yea...
Copper
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It's still $50 on PSN for the PS4 version.
It will be 30fps
OmegaDL50
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Square-Enix is selling the physical disc copy of FFX / X-2 for $20 on their own website and it's not a discounted price.
I don't think many people would reasonably buy FFX / X-2 on Steam if it was priced at $50 as on PSN.
Not even the Steam versions of the FFXIII trilogy being newest releases of the franchise (relatively) were priced at higher than $20 at their time of release, not even Type 0 HD on Steam was that much either which launched and is still at $30 baring discounts and sales.
Using a PSN pricing doesn't really apply to the Steam prices that FF games usually go for anyways, outside of the MMO games at least.
I am quite confident that FFX / X-2 won't be $50 on Steam when you consider the pricing model of the other newer FF games pricing on Steam.
The_Inquisitor
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Glad I held off Black Friday for ps4 copy.
NoblesseOblige
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Just one of many.
OmegaDL50
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This is identical to the PS3 / PS4 trophy list.
Ironically FFX was the only game I ever got a platinum on. Not too sure if I want to do that again, it took me nearly 120 hours the first time.
I never got a 100% on FFX-2 on any version so maybe this time I'll actually manage.
OmegaDL50
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Considering the pricing of other PS3 / PS4 ports to Steam for FF games, I'd say it's a fair estimate to say anything from $20 to $30 is a reasonable expectation.
Then again Square did recent drop the MSRP of the physical version of FFX / X-2 to $20, so it's debatable if they'll bump up the Steam version price because it's *new* on PC.
I would be shocked if it's higher than $30.
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