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Back of FF13 Box Leaked, No Install & Lossless Audio for PS3 Version

What appears to be the back of the Final Fantasy XIII boxart over in Japan has leaked onto the web - and the image confirms some long-debated questions about the final release of the game.

Specifically, the back of the box states that the game has no Optional or Mandatory install, only using up 500kb of hard drive space for a save game. This is great news for PS3 owners, and indicates that the game will run as smoothly as the demo did.

The image also confirms that the PS3 version will have super high quality LPCM 5.1 audio and the CGI sequences will be in full 1080p HD rather than the 720p that was feared.

Julie5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

Please someone confirm english subtitles so i can import this one with lovely Japanese music and voice acting <3 (me no like Leona pop stuff eww) -_-

Oerba_Fang5266d ago

If you have been up to date with the developer interviews ever since the demo released they always mentioned how load times and would be nearly non existent for the final release.

This seems to confirm it and how the PS3 version will be superior. No mandatory or optional install is great news.

They have already stated several times now the 360 version will be compressed. Things like 1080p CGI and 5.1 Linear PCM lossless audio will be the first things to go. After that the in-game assets will be looked at.

Microsoft Xbox 3605266d ago

That's what everybody seem to forget when comparing multiplat games. The highest form of HD audio are only found on the PS3 version. If you want the absolute HD experience, you can only find it on the PS3. You can't spin that.

Marceles5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

It says "Save Data Install 500kb, Total Full/Free (hard to tell)Install 1938kb". Not bad at all

Saaking5266d ago

Superior PS3 version reconfirmed. I was also wondering about the quality of the CGI cutscenes. given that the Ps3 utilizes Bluray, won't they be MUCH higher quality on PS3 as well? Only a fool would even buy the 360 version.

Godmars2905266d ago

If there isn't going to be JP VA work in the Western version, what makes you think they'll be anything but JP subtitles in the JP version?

masterofpwnage5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

pass on this game i alwyas liked versus better,
but this game looks alright not a big fan of turn base

edit
okay fuk maybe i do have interest in this game
after watching noct video wow

but you got to admit it
it would have look much more better if it didnt go multi but in the other hand good job square for atleast making the performance of the game good

Redempteur5266d ago

OMG if the japanese version has english text ....

i won't wait for the us release ...

since we STILL DONT KNOW if there is a jap track on the us version to this date .....

Noct5266d ago

The 1932KB is the trophy data. When you load the game up for the first time it automatically saves straight to your HD.

Officially excited now!

The new trailer from yesterday made it my most anticipated game.

http://www.gamersyde.com/st...

The end sequence is just holy ******* awesomness! Imagine seeing that in 1080p HD!

Julie5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

Dunno Godmars290 mabe for the same reason Demon's Souls had english subtitles and menus, and because i don't loose hope i don't really like that Leona pop crap on Final Fantasy , what is wrong with that? good for the ones who like pop but i don't, i do like the original soundtrack full of magic and voice acting... to each one his own :)

Julie5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

And japanese soundtrack too , pretty please!

Saaking5266d ago

@rumor monger

Unfortunately due to *certain* limitations, the feature will not be available. Like MS said, give thanks for the 360! lmao

ultimolu5266d ago

If it has subtitles, I'm importing-just like I did with Bayonetta.

Vivi5266d ago

When all the dual audio stuff was up in the air Toriyama (Co-director) did say if the game didn't ship with dual audio then DLC would be an option they would look at.

He never mentioned if it would be free or at a small cost but I'm sure most hardcore anime fans would buy it to experience the game in Japanese no matter the price. Either way the English voice acting is at a very high standard for JRPG's and what makes it even better is that the mouth work has been re-done to fit the audio.

Also just to let everyone know it's highly likely the English version of the game will include the Japanese song you can hear in Noct's trailer above. The game has two Japanese songs, one which is an insert song and the other which is the games main theme (the one in the trailer). That song was also used for the English version of the TGS trailer so I think My Hands will just replace the insert song and not the main theme.

We will find out for sure whenever we get the English version of the trailer above, if it uses the main theme then that means we will get that song for the English version and that will mean My Hands will just replace the other song!

maruchan27six5266d ago

It says Trophy Install 1938kb.

Redempteur5266d ago

most likely , that song was here because "MY hands" wasn't completed or they were rights to discuss ...

and i hope i'm wrong

MGSR THE HD VERSION5266d ago

"Superior PS3 version reconfirmed."

oh how the prediction will crumble so hard :)

doing whatever they can to make them selves feel safe.......when don't even have the 360 version to make a comparison.

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MGSR THE HD VERSION5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

and look at that, it doesn't even say 1080p media on the back, it's just a list of resolutions it's supports.

http://uffsite.net/news/285...

and they even say

"Do bear in mind that this is an unconfirmed leak, so take the details on the image below with a pinch of salt! We're trying to confirm it and will update if we do."

lolz, ps3 gamers, they'll pass off anything as truth to make them selves feel secure.

Vivi5266d ago

The demo cover said all the exact same resolutions on the back...and guess what? It had 1080P full HD CGI.

Keep trying.

CimmerianDrake5266d ago

The fact that the PS3 version will have lossless audio automatically makes it superior. The 360 can't have lossless audio. Anything else you have to say it rendered null and void by that simple fact. So you can try and tout the 360 using your lame devil's advocate approach that no one believes, or you can accept the fact that the PS3 version is superior and just move on. I know however that you will choose the former instead of the latter.

Grimm105266d ago

1 Disc automatically makes the PS3 version superior.

Oh and PS3 gamers can watch the CGI in full 1080P pristine glory and listen to the games beautiful music in the full quality it's meant to be heard.

The PS3 doesn't scratch discs and even when Blu-Rays do get scratched by something else they work perfectly.

If the one disc gets scratched for you b0ts then it's all over ahahha!!

Oh and watch out for the RROD between the disc swapping ahahha!!

....Or maybe you will receive the E79 Hardrive error when you have to install the game just so it's loading speeds can match the PS3's.

MGSR THE HD VERSION5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

you guys are looking at CGI and audio as the advantage.

how about performance and stability :)

If I'm not correct 360's version is coming out after ps3's version.

the world already saw the benefits in performance that were reaped in a demo that was two months old. http://www.giantbomb.com/ne...

The 15266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

I might get this for PS3 but I'm going to wait to see if the gameplay is superior on the 360 first. I'll wait for the report on Color/textures/framerate/ comparisons before I pick up the PS3 version. I might still go with the 360 version regardless because of my friends and the XBL features I like better. Sound and movie quality come second to the actual performance of the gameplay which I will be spending much more time with vs cutscenes.

I agree

Saaking5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

The game is single player so XBL and PSN is a non issue. Just face it, you're getting it for the 360 becuase you're a fanboy or you just don't have a PS3.

The CGI (aka the STORY) is much better quality as is the audio in the PS3 version. FF has been on Playstation for over a decade therefore you can be sure the gameplay on the Ps3 will be flawless. Don't make excuses.

kalebgray925266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

cover up .... just looking at your other comments can tell your fanboy... callin you out on 2 stories kid

Bodyboarder_VGamer5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

That's what I call eXtreme ownage.

mikeslemonade5266d ago

That's great but since it's multiplatform the potential of this game will always be hindered.

CimmerianDrake5266d ago

You're not correct. SE wants to release both at the same time. And besides, the 360's version was rushed through development, whereas the PS3 has had development time since the beginning. Plus, the PS3 version is going to be on a more stable, and better performing console, namely the PS3. Face it, you can argue it all you want, but the PS3 version is superior. And you know it is, you just want attention, to go against the grain. Well that's all fine if you don't have a life and want to waste your time. The rest of us will just live in reality. No installs, lossless audio, true HD video, one disc, longer development time, no cuts, no compression, and you still think the PS3 version won't be superior? You truly are a lost cause of a fanboy. Or as the slang goes, a Weebol.

Lightsaber5266d ago

So much for the it being dumb down cause of the 360. PS3 fanboys should be kisses MS ass right now cause if it wasnt for them we likely have to be sitting through a 2 -3 hour install before we could play the game. Cause the game has to be the same on both systems no install for the ps3

zane5475266d ago

on BOTH consoles.

There will always be a debate as to which version performs best, and for people who own both consoles, a difference in audio quality might be a deciding factor. But for people who only own 1 or the other (like me, impoverished students ftw) they're not going to enjoy the game any less on xbox 360 if thats the console they own, the differences are minimal, lossless audio is only significantly noticeable if you have high quality speakers. And I'm 99% sure the 360 version will support 1080p for the CGI cutscenes, multiple disks are not a problem.

I just personally hope they find a solution to the side-quest problem that was in Star Ocean TLO. Or I guess then it might be even more like World War 3 in here =/

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CimmerianDrake5265d ago

Yeah, MS is the reason there are no installs despite the fact that there are MANY other multiplat games where there are. *sigh* some people...

rockleex5265d ago

They'll be docking points for the PS3 version simply because the CGI "looks too sharp" or "too much details."

Seriously, I fully expect some idiot to claim 1080p is not as good as 720p.

DevastationEve5265d ago

I'll buy the version for the console I have, since that's the one I can play.

Noctis Aftermath5265d ago

I'd rather an optional 4gb install like in valkyria chronicles.

Maddens Raiders5265d ago (Edited 5265d ago )

"Seriously, I fully expect some idiot to claim 1080p is not as good as 720p."

...erm ever heard of "MGSR ThE HD Version"?

Azurite5265d ago

There's also the Hong Kong/asian version, it too have a chance to include english subtitles.

pppppeach5265d ago

"The game is single player so XBL and PSN is a non issue. Just face it, you're getting it for the 360 becuase you're a fanboy or you just don't have a PS3."

Hello blind fanboy,

Just because the ps3 does not have crossvoice chat does not mean the 360 doesn't as well.

I like to play all my games with chat. That way I can talk to friends even when they play MW2 or other games. But also when they play FF13 we can talk while we grind our way to max lvl etc.

I love how ps3 owners are so insecure lol...

It's like 99% of n4g is ps3 fanboy and still they are oh so insecure hahahaha.

Julie5265d ago

Ty Azurite, i have new hopes then =)

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sa_nick5265d ago

Why do people see no installs as good news? I'd prefer to have a 5GB install if i knew it would improve quality. It might not be true, but I always feel developers have to sacrifice things to get the game running smooth just off the disc.

AP5266d ago

1080p HD CGI, Lossless Audio and NO INSTALL.

blackpanther255266d ago

man this is wonderful.....are we celebrating thanksgiving cause it feels like F-ing Christmas

densai5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

this is gonna look and sound god damn beautiful on my sony bravia

Obama5266d ago

I don't think there's any doubt that the ps3 version is superior? It's the lead version after all.

densai5266d ago

better luck next time xbots

Saaking5266d ago

Yep, all the stupid bots saying we would need to install. Like I said, show me a link where SE said there'd be an install and guess what? They couldn't. They are ALL officially OWNED.

Aquarius5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

What a delightful day :)

Xbox 360: 365 days and counting..........
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MAJOR OWNAGE
FFXIII
GOWIII
GT5

Sir Ken_Kutaragi5266d ago

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||.........___||.......____|| 'Triple'A'Station 3' ;-P

I bet you the xBox 360 Version will be in MONO and Black&White!!! ;-D

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Anorexorcist5266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

PS3 Superior Version = Confirmed

Xbox 360 Pathetic Struggling to Be Current-Gen Version = Confirmed.

Berserk15266d ago (Edited 5266d ago )

PS3:IT ONLY DOSE HD

XBOT1.5: IT ONLY DOSE sd LOL

SUCK IT HARD BOTS.

Pirateogta5266d ago

I honestly believe very few 360 owners care about FFXIII. The only reason they'd be happy to have it on their console is to piss off PS3 fanboys, which the announcement sure as hell did back at E3 2008. LOL, that was a funny day.

xoxideu5265d ago

that's right this game won't sell on the xbox, they only like space marines and fps

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Hanif-8765266d ago

I wasn't gonna get this game because i thought that this game would be gimped because of the Xbox360 so this is definitely good new as it puts it right back on my list :)

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Einhander1972127d ago

FFXIII is actually one of the best Final Fantasy games.

I also sort of was disappointed at the time, never as much as the bandwagon. But really all the fantastic 3D rendered cutscenes and I actually liked the characters and the story though convoluted was actually fantastic and the ending was extremely emotional. So much budget and time were put into that game Square had such big plans, I actually have always felt kind of bad for how things played out.

I have been thinking for years how great it would be to get all three games on one disk for PS4 or 5.

Nyxus127d ago

I always liked this game, and I agree, a rerelease for current gen would be nice.

Shane Kim125d ago (Edited 125d ago )

Gotta take off the nostalgia glasses. It's the worst FF. Shiva as a bike, I mean come on.

Elda125d ago

Shiva as a bike is strange but saying FFXIII is the worst FF is not at all a fact, that's simply your opinion.

Terry_B125d ago

*One of the 3 equally bad FF's

DivineHand125125d ago (Edited 125d ago )

When I got my series X a year ago, I bought FF13 for nostalgia reasons but ended up being disappointed. When I first played it around the time it launched, I didn't have a lot of experience with final fantasy games, so I enjoyed it. Fast forward to when I played it again, I found that the game had many unnecessary filler moments instead of just giving us meaningful content.

The game is also very linear and a quote on the article said it best. "It is like a sewage pipe that leads to the ocean until it opens up on Grand Pulse."

The story didn't make much sense either and I believe it is my mistake as I played the FF7 remake on PS5 prior which is a night and day difference in terms of pacing, storytelling and likeable characters even though cloud is aloof.

FinalFantasyFanatic125d ago (Edited 125d ago )

Probably was a mistake to play any of the golden era FFs first (e.g. FF6 through FF10), it makes it harder to enjoy some of the FFs that aren't as good. I think FF12 was where major issues with the series started becoming apparent, and it just got worse from there.

FinalFantasyFanatic125d ago (Edited 125d ago )

I didn't really care for it that much, the only saving grace was that it had a better story than 15 (overall it was better than 15) and possibly 12, and even then, you had to read some of it through primers, like reading a book. Plus the battle system was reasonably fun for what it was, even if it was more the spectacle that was exciting for me (e.g. summoning). And to be fair, the 13 trilogy got better with every games, I still don't like Snow though.

Gamingsince1981125d ago

Ff13 is only good if you haven't played a ff before, or any other games that are decent for that matter.

-Foxtrot125d ago

It is in fact no way the best Final Fantasy game, it's one of the worst

Linear corridors, Cutscene, Fight, Cutscene...rinse and repeat

Dialogue and characters are pretty bad, especially Lightning as the main FF hero, they literally said they tried to make a "Female Cloud" and they failed.

Story was pretty awful

I could go on

I think the only alright thing that came from the game was the music.

Elda124d ago

That's not a fact that's your personal opinion. The game sold 11 million copies between its 2009 release up until 2014 including critically reviewed as an 8 out of 10 or an 80 out of 100. The game does have some issues but it's not at all a fact as one of the worst FF games.

-Foxtrot124d ago

Elda

Not just mine mate

A large majority

So….

Traecy124d ago

N4G commenters such as yourself aren't the majority. The game was well received.

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gold_drake127d ago (Edited 127d ago )

i liked the game alot but i didnt like how they handled the terminology.

i dont mind reading data logs but it had soo many.

but i always loved the music and how it looked. the battle system wasnt too bad either.

but i like 13-2 more :)

i still dont understand why we never got a remaster of the trilogy

Eonjay125d ago

Xbox kinda did. Besides the video files of course which are still best on PS3 due to bluray.

Snookies12127d ago

XIII is a pretty solid game, but XIII-2 is WAY better. XIII-2 was one of the few games I decided to go for a Platinum trophy in, early on. Had so much fun the entire way through getting it too!

Eonjay125d ago

Totally agree. FF 13 was okay but 13-2 is my favorite FF game ever.

shinoff2183126d ago (Edited 126d ago )

I hated this to when it released. I haven't much liked a ff game since ff10 as much , aside from ff7remake. I decided to give it another shot on my series x since it's not on a current ps and was liking it quite a bit(just takes me some time to get over things ) until star ocean 2 remake came out I was all over that.

Square should definitely remaster it or something for ps4 ps5

KillerB125d ago

my favorite jrpg trilogy ever

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