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Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster Gets Fantastic Looking PS4 Screenshots,PS3 vs Vita vs PS4 Comparison

GearNuke: "Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster will be released on the PS4 tomorrow but some stores are already selling the game ahead of the official release date. Now that the game is out, we have a good idea of how the PS4 version compares to the PS3 and Vita version of the game."

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DarkOcelet3297d ago

It looks more crisp which i am sure the PS3 could have handled that type of clarity easily. It felt as if they held back the graphics just to make a difference between the PS3 and the PS4 version.

Either way its a must buy for JRPG fans who didnt play it before.

MRMagoo1233297d ago

I cant imagine there are many jrpg fans that havent played it tho lol. I think I will stick with my ps2 versions tho cos the discs are still in mint condition and so is my launch ps2.

Army_of_Darkness3297d ago

Sure it looks a little more clear and sharp, but regardless I still find it a lazy port. Se could have at least add 60fps as well to make it more super smooth gameplay as well, but Naw... That will take more effort....

nitus103296d ago

I have an original PS3 and have found that while you can definitely see the graphical difference between a PS2 game and PS3 game most PS2 games still look fine even on my 55" HDTV compared to PS1 games (very grainy) which all PS3 can play. As far as playability goes there is no difference.

Personally I preferred FF12 to FF10 since IMHO FF12 had a much better story line and combat system (no shifting to a combat arena like all the the other FF games) but IMHO both games are great.

Note: I will probably get allot of disagrees with me saying the above but I did prefer not shifting to a fight arena and you do have the ability to move on the battlefield as well as the ability to fine tune the fight which is especially useful in a boss fight.

slappy5083297d ago

Yeah def look crisper, otherwise I cant really see much of a difference in the textures. Dont really mind too much, as this will be my first go at this game. Im liking the look of the colourful settings, and the sunset over the water in the one picture really does look awesome

UNKLE3297d ago

yes ps3 could handle this graphics easily this is another idiot marketing bullshit from square enix to try making more money.

Magicite3297d ago

FFX might outsell FF7 and then SE must make remaster of FF7 as they promised (wishful thinking).

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Zichu3297d ago

I already have it on the PS3, haven't finished it yet though... I will probably get it on the PS4 as well just to see how good it is. Plus, I put my PS3 away and it's a pain constantly switching out consoles.

DarkOcelet3297d ago

So taking 10 seconds from your precious life to remove the cables from your TV is a pain? LOL!

Zichu3297d ago

Don't think you seem to understand my situation. My TV unit is packed, so I have no space. My console is back in its box which is behind a load of other boxes.

It's not just as simple as taking out some wires. I have a set up that fits nicely.

Can't see why I got 3 disagrees because I want to get it on the PS4 O.o

Takwin3297d ago

Get a 5-switch for HDMI. I have my PS4, PS3, Wii U, Roku, and Chromecast. It auto-switches when a console is turned on, and goes back to the Roku when it's turned off.

It's less than $20 on Amazon, plus they make ones as small as 3 and as big as 10 switches.

infinitewords3297d ago

That still doesn't change the fact he said his t.v. stand is already packed, though. But, anyway I understand you, Zichu I too am getting it on PS4 for similar reasons.

nitus103296d ago

If you have a fairly modern HDTV with multiple HDMI ports just switching on your PS3 (exception the original PS3's which have to be switched manually, usually via the remote) will switch on your HDTV which will in turn will select the particular HDMI port your active PS3 is on.

This will work with multiple HDMI devices so it is possible to have a PS3 and PS4 and even an Xbox hooked up to different HDMI ports of your HDTV. I actually use my HDTV as my switching hub since I do have 4 HDMI ports and 3 analogue ports. All sound signals goes to my amplifier via optical cable. Even manual selection via my remote takes a few seconds.

The only problem I find is having to select from over a 100 games (PS1, PS2, PS3 and Gamecube) which one I want to play today.

Skate-AK3297d ago

Wow. That looks much better than I expected.

StevenSeagul3297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

Just use PCSX2 to play the PS2 version on your PC and turn the resolution up to 1920x1080, and save yourself some money.

DonkeyDoner3297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

minus trophy
piracy
you're a deuce

StevenSeagul3297d ago

Emulating your own copy isn't piracy.

Thanks for the childish inault.

GameSpawn3297d ago

@StevenSeagul

Not to be insulting, just throwing this technicality out there.

Obtaining the BIOS images needed for said emulators to work DOES border on piracy and being illegal. Theoretically if you dumped the BIOS from your OWN PS2 to use with the emulation program you would still be in the legal territory, however using a BIOS that someone else dumped and is distributing via filesharing/torrents is technically considered illegal. Sony is not going to come knocking down your doors though, especially for a now discontinued (officially) system.

UNKLE3297d ago

You cant be serious maybe you are a pc fanboy no matter what resolution play with pcsx2 the game textures,characters wont change it will be the same ps2 level.only the picture quality will be native crisp 1080p.

GameSpawn3297d ago

You can enable features (depending on emulator and graphics card) that attempt to "upscale" the textures. This looks fine with some games and atrocious with others. The more important bit with PS2 emulators is the ability to run WAY higher anti-aliasing for smoother polys as well as running higher resolutions.

Again, these features are heavily dependent on the game, your graphics hardware and the emulation program you are using. I tested PCSX2 myself with FF12 and it looked absolutely brilliant compared to its native look on the PS2 - however I also tested Bouncer (another Square game - fun as hell too) which worked OK, but had some sound issues that made the game near unplayable.

F0XHOUND3297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

I'll be buying this again as a fan of the game and series. If it helps support future titles get released like XII I'm all in.

Its the trophies I'm buying it for, my ps3 only plays digital after my kens broke so I can't get my platinum, now I can on ps4!

Plus I like collecting the games itself! I've a capable PC, have done since before the remaster, not one thing makes me want to emulate this, I'd rather play on an old CRT screen and PlayStation 2!

Also upscaling doesn't re-texture..... doesn't add anything but master race resolution, oh maybe enhanced colour or sharpness and 9000 fps. I don't care what it adds, but its not "remastered" unless pc modders do so! Which I'd love to see, its called being a gamer not a fanboy!

StevenSeagul3297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

"its called being a gamer not a fanboy!"

Your reply and the replies of the two goons above you say otherwise. It was just a simple suggestion for people who still own the PS2 version, there's really no need to go nuts over it.

And just so you all know, I prefer my PS4 over my PC.

F0XHOUND3297d ago

I'm not going nuts lol. Just saying why I'm buying the game and my views on the emulation of it. The other guy went nuts lol

Articuno763296d ago

The visual touch ups in the HD remaster go beyond a resolution/aspect ratio change so the result isn't quite the same.

Honestly, I'd wish this PS4 HD remaster was ported to the PC. Would love to DSR it down from 4K on my monitor.

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IrisHeart3297d ago

Now about that FF6 remake...

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How to truly master Tidus' journey - Top 10 Final Fantasy X Secrets

"There's a surprising amount of interesting things to do in Final Fantasy X but it's not always obvious how to find them. In this top 10 list, I'll break down my favourite of these nifty secrets; perhaps you'll discover something new!" - Alex Legard from Video Chums

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VideoChums1540d ago

Indeed. The HD Remaster was cool but a full remake would be incredible!

Loktai1540d ago

People dont think about it that much but FF games were very close together at that time and also considered
some of the best. The gap between FF7 and FF10 was 4 years. Yes. 4 years.

You know what else was 4 years? The gap between Final Fantasy 13 and the release of Final Fantasy 13-3.

Auron1540d ago

Yes Remake it, Tidus looked like crap on the remaster compared to the ps2 version

Zanarkand1539d ago

I would disagree with a remake there are many previous gen FF games that should come before X. Were getting X-3 sometime in the distant future and that's much more than i could hope for.

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Fan Favorite Female Characters in Video Games

In honor of International Women’s Day yesterday, here are some of the most standout female characters in video games and why they are loved!

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naruga2628d ago (Edited 2628d ago )

hey where is Jill ? (og RE1 only) ......probably the most perfect represantation of a female in a video game...attractive hot ,caring , intelligent,dynamic and strong willed without being a ridiculous masculine takeoff of a femenist wet dream (or like every female representation in games developped by western studios ) but instead behaving sentimental toward her partners like every normal human female

robtion2628d ago

Jill is cool but as far as Resi goes I prefer Sheva Alomar.

_-EDMIX-_2628d ago

I would say the representation of any gender is subjective.

I would say the best representation of any character in general would probably be the Joy from Metal Gear Solid 3!!!

This character is as dynamic as I've ever seen.

Aloy is too.

nevin12628d ago

Not a big fan of female characters but these few are OK.

Elissa Steamer-Tony Hawk Pro Skater

Mileena- Mortal Kombat

Orchid- Killer Instinct SNES

Karin- Street Fighter Alpha Max 3 (PSP)

Regina-Dino Crises

robtion2628d ago

Strange comment. If you are not a fan of female character why bother looking at the article and commenting?

Hypothetical bunch of people discussing their favourite piazza's.
1: I like Ham and Pineapple.
2: I like Supreme.
3: I like Margarita.
Nevin 1: Not a fan of pizza. Garlic bread is ok I guess.

_-EDMIX-_2628d ago

Your problem is not female character is it simply how they've been portrayed but that technically can go for any character, my problem is not male characters, it's simply Bad characters in general.

gender is actually irrelevant to your problem.

(Hopefully)

_-EDMIX-_2628d ago

Might be one of the greatest characters ever presented in a video game.

Elevating the medium tossuch a ridiculously high degree I don't even know if there's a close second right now.

There is no reason why other teams could not deeply Focus their character interactions around something like this.

robtion2628d ago (Edited 2628d ago )

I usually choose female characters over male where given the option.

Some of my favourites in games are:

Jade - Beyond Good and Evil
Alice Liddel - Alice The Madness Returns
Lara Croft
Emily Kaldwin - Dishonored 2
Amanda Ripley - Alien Isolation
Juliet Starling - Lollipop Chainsaw
Catherine - Catherine
Nilin - Remember Me
Kat - Gravity Rush
Nariko - Heavenly Sword
Bayonetta
Ellie - The Last of Us
Elika - Prince of Persia
Dragon Age Inquisition - Female
Mass Effect Trilogy - Female

Moonman2628d ago

Samus is my all time favorite. Nobody can mess with her.

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The top 5 female characters in gaming

Celebrate International Woman's Day with these 5 awesome female characters that changed the gaming industry forever

Sillicur2630d ago

Ellie! My all time favorite, Aloy takes a close second place!

Godmars2902630d ago

...Who are likely considered to be sexist by feminist...

mixelon2630d ago

Depends on the feminist? Bayonetta is really the only character on this list who's consistently considered problematic by some (not me!). Lara has come a long way since people had issues with her and the others are strong on their own merits too.

Ellie and Aloy are v inoffensive, strong all rounders. :)

iofhua2630d ago

Samus
Princess Peach
Zelda
Laura Croft
Chun Li

Sorry never played Bayonetta, and I'm not convinced it's as earth-shaking in the world of gaming as it's fans make it out to be. Same for Dragon Age and FFX. It shouldn't be surprising that 3 out of the 5 I picked are Nintendo IP and are recognizable even by non-gamers. People have seen Nintendo advertisements for them since the days of the NES.

Laura Croft and Chun Li are the same. Both are old IP and nearly everyone recognizes them.

Picking characters from recent titles or a character from a single game no matter how popular isn't really being objective about it. That's just personal bias.

It should also be noted that 3 out of the 5 are fighters and only 2 of them are save the princess types (Zelda and Peach). But even those two have games where they fight a little (Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Bros. 2, and Smash). So I think that's a bit positive for the image of girls in gaming.

AnubisG2629d ago

#1 Lara Croft

For me, she will always be #1.

yeahright22629d ago

Replace Yuna with Samus (Metroid).
And Aloy, I love her but I haven't even finished the game yet, so I'd have to take her off and replace her with either chun li or mz pac man

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