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[ULTROS!]

Here are my definitions for the various HD ports and whatnots:

HD Port - Little or nothing has been improved, only HD-fied and implemented a widescreen resolution, the movies still remain the same. (ex. God of War HD Collection, DMC HD Collection).
HD Remaster - Game is the same but the models are obviously improved, including textures, lighting and possibly music. Adding content from the previous and unreleased versions and/or rerendering CGI movies is a plus (ex. FFX|X2 HD Remaster, Wind Waker HD, KH 1.5 HD Remix).
HD Remake - Everything, including the assets are brand new (ex. Ducktales HD, Bionic Commando Rearmed).

Basically, a remaster to me is in between remake and port.

 

[Deleted member 20920]

It's highly unlikely there will only be English voices available in the JP version of this. Which means they will probably use the JP voices again for the Asia release. Which means I'll be importing the Asia release if they will stick to English audio only in the North American release. It sure would be nice if Squenix used the 50 GB of space on the Blu-ray disc for dual-audio though.

It's difficult to say since SE has multiple versions of FFXIII and XIII-2 released in Asia, even on the same day. We have the Japan import (JPN Voices and Text) and the Asian release of this version on the same release date). On the N.A. release date Asia actually gets two versions(at least with XIII-2 and LR). Version one is exactly like the N.A. Version while Version 2 is Japanese voices plus English and Chinese text. So it's difficult to predict whether they would do the same for this release.

 

[raven777]

It's difficult to say since SE has multiple versions of FFXIII and XIII-2 released in Asia, even on the same day. We have the Japan import (JPN Voices and Text) and the Asian release of this version on the same release date). On the N.A. release date Asia actually gets two versions(at least with XIII-2 and LR). Version one is exactly like the N.A. Version while Version 2 is Japanese voices plus English and Chinese text. So it's difficult to predict whether they would do the same for this release.

I think it was their special policy with FF XIII. They have been heavy at localizing XIII series around Asia, and most countries got it localized in perfect way.

The problem is if they will bother to do the same with FFX/X-2 or not. Apparently they didn't do it with KH HD 1.5, where Chinese version and Asia version are not coming out.

 

[danthefan]

No word on Vita pricing yet?

 

[YAWN]

With all these comparisons, I can honestly say I never realised how good vanilla X's graphics were for it's time.
I was young, and never really payed attention to such things, but damn...

 

[danthefan]

With all these comparisons, I can honestly say I never realised how good vanilla X's graphics were for it's time.
I was young, and never really payed attention to such things, but damn...

I can remember the first time I played FFX, I was absolutely blown away by the graphics. Not even that it's one of the best games ever but definitely one of my favourites. Just had something about it.

 

[PedroPanache]

I did copy my discs onto my PC for a playthrough on PCSX2, but with this finally being announced officially and coming out this year, it's kind of made that redundant. I've been itching to play through both games, and what's great is that I'll finally be able to play the international version of FFX-2, which had some pretty cool stuff in that Westerners missed out on.

 

[toddhunter]

I can remember the first time I played FFX, I was absolutely blown away by the graphics. Not even that it's one of the best games ever but definitely one of my favourites. Just had something about it.

It was amazing. I didn't have a clue what was going on, but the opening scene with everything getting sucked into the sky was mind blowing.

 

[Pachterballs]

Someone posted this earlier, it's a bigger improvement than it may seem at a first glance.

that is really nice. Oh wow. I'd say that needs to be quoted every page!

lol


day 1. and I will skip right to X-2.

(not the biggest fan of FFX)

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

I wonder if the battle models still have "meat" hands, or will be given individual fingers now

 

[Yoshichan]

It is.

I guess I can post this that somebody did over at GameFAQs.

Down-right gorgeous.

 

[Clear]

Okay if we define downgrade in the most literal sense yes, it was not one.

If you want to characterise FFX-2 as a downgrade from FFX on budgetary grounds, you would be absolutely right. However from a technology aspect X-2 has some noteworthy visual improvements over FFX.

A good example is how the desert environment of Bikanel has sections where the shadows of moving clouds are cast on the ground. Its a striking effect. Another thing I remember being significantly improved is all the in-engine cinematic stuff as seen through the various viewing spheres in the game, and there are literally hours of footage to watch as if to apologize for the relatively limited amount of pre-rendedered CG movies.

Admittedly the only new in-game areas of any significance are right at the beginning and the end of the story, but the additional areas inbetween are often significantly re-dressed and expanded.

The main thing is that FFX really didn't need much work doing world-wise, and I'm glad SE focussed mainly on adding bucketloads of content within it.

 

[PairOfFilthySocks]

While true, it is a remaster. And they kind of went to an extreme with Wind Waker. Plus FFX is begging for an overhaul in lighting much more than Wind Waker

What were you expecting from this? HD remaster is pretty self-explanatory, and evidently they've gone beyond what's expected of even that.

Also, I wouldn't call Wind Waker HD the definitive HD remaster comsidering it appears to be taking a massive, blue-tinted piss over the original visuals.

 

[Chuck Norris]

What were you expecting from this? HD remaster is pretty self-explanatory, and evidently they've gone beyond what's expected of even that.

Also, I wouldn't call Wind Waker HD the definitive HD remaster comsidering it appears to be taking a massive, blue-tinted piss over the original visuals.

I was taking exception to the people saying its closer to a remake

 

[Kagari]

Will these have Transfarring, so I can play on both devices?

SE: "We're 4 years late to the HD remaster party and you want more?"

 

[Valnen]

SE: "We're 4 years late to the HD remaster party and you want more?"

Better late than silent hill =p

 

[kurahador]

(not the biggest fan of FFX)

Blasphemy.

 

[Durante]

If you didn't have the two versions of the game right next to each other you wouldn't even realise there was a difference

I'm sorry, but if this is the case you should get your eyes checked out.

They now look like a 2005 PS2 game in HD rather than a 2001 PS2 game in HD

The textures look to be around 16x the original resolution. PS2 couldn't remotely handle them, neither in 2005 nor in 2050.

 

[Risk Breaker]

It is.

I guess I can post this that somebody did over at GameFAQs.

So. Bought.

I'm impressed Square.

 

[Aurizen]

ah, I see there isnt a leak on the video yet. well I guess monday it is.

 

[Kagari]

ah, I see there isnt a leak on the video yet. well I guess monday it is.

Patience, young one.

 

[Buttons]

Looks amazing and that the fact that it comes bundled with x-2 makes it a day-one buy for me.

 

[Aurizen]

Patience, young one.

lol alright, I'll try.

 

[AuthenticM]

I hope it's a real trailer and not simply the opening cinematic or something. There needs to be editing. I want a trailer. I want hype !

 

[injurai]

I hope it's a real trailer and not simply the opening cinematic or something. There needs to be editing. I want a trailer. I want hype !

HD Shoopuf!!!

 

[Kagari]

lol alright, I'll try.

It's only two days. People waited a year and a half for the game to resurface... I think two more days isn't asking that much.

 

[sublimit]

It looks really good,can't wait!

 

[Aurizen]

It's only two days. People waited a year and a half for the game to resurface... I think two more days isn't asking that much.

Yes I agree, and you know I've been waiting lol.

 

[Pachterballs]

Blasphemy.

the end boss

Spoiler

is a lumpy thing that's called sin or something something

at least FFX-2 was retarded fun. I loved the dress spheres and they should release HD footage of the girls changing. That's the real selling point of the package imo. It also had better combat.

 

[Hobbun]

Maybe the release date will be in the trailer? *crosses fingers*

Although probably not. Even though the trailer hasn’t leaked (yet), that info probably would have from someone who saw the trailer at PAX.

 

[Cheddahz]

I wish they would bring this over to the 360, one can only dream...

 

[Kagari]

Maybe the release date will be in the trailer? *crosses fingers*

Although probably not. Even though the trailer hasn’t leaked (yet), that info probably would have from someone who saw the trailer at PAX.

They probably won't reveal a date until they're closer to release.

 

[Hobbun]

They probably won't reveal a date until they're closer to release.

Well, that’s the question, we don’t know how close we are to release. We could be closer than we think.

Spoiler

Not with my luck.

 

[RPGCrazied]

It's only two days. People waited a year and a half for the game to resurface... I think two more days isn't asking that much.

And I bet the trailer isn't much, about a minute, and probably no release window either.

 

[Aurizen]

And I bet the trailer isn't much, about a minute, and probably no release window either.

I believe it.

 

[Shahed]

And I bet the trailer isn't much, about a minute, and probably no release window either.

Coming Fall 2013!

 

[jiggle]

not expecting any dates until they start showing x2
hopefully ww release
or at least not something egregious like 1.5

 

[demosthenes]

Coming Fall 2013!

Please be excited!™

 

[#1 defender]

What's that gif from?

Dragons Forever

 

[Hobbun]

Coming Fall 2013!

I'd be ok with that, at least it would narrow it down somewhat.

 

[Aurizen]

I found this on gamefaqs

FFX/X-2 will be an August/September release. Kingdom Hearts in October, Lightning Returns around Thanksgiving. X/X-2 is expected to sell 3 million copies and is expected to do better overall than Lightning Returns. Remember, even if only HALF of the people that bought FFX buy the Remaster, thats still MILLIONS more than XIII-2 did and the projected numbers for Lightning Returns (around 2.5 million is the number being tossed around).

if thats true august is too long it should be june or july

 

[Shahed]

Please be excited!™

Dammit! I knew I forgot something

 

[ohNOitsRO]

Summer 2013 plzplzplz

 

[Misterinenja]

If they give XII the same kind of treatment.

My god...

 

[demosthenes]

Dragons Forever

SHIT WHO WINS THE FIGHT!??!? WHY DID IT END

 

[Yawnier]

I found this on gamefaqs



if thats true august is too long it should be june or july

I know that this should be taken with a grain of salt because GameFAQs and all that, but SE expecting this to sell 3 million copies? I wish them luck with that.

Also, a summer release would be nice for this.

 

[badcrumble]

I found this on gamefaqs



if thats true august is too long it should be june or july

There's no way that's real, sorry.

 

[Exentryk]

I found this on gamefaqs

Link?

Edit - Ah! That psxphreak's post. Nevermind.

 

[Hobbun]

Please be excited!™

So where did that start?

if thats true august is too long it should be june or july

Of course I would prefer the sooner the better, but I am just fine with an August release.

 

[Aurizen]

There's no way that's real, sorry.

even if its not, august/september release does make sense but I really hope for a june/ july release world wide because they were announced at the same time.