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{{disambig|the original 2000 version|the 2013 re-release|[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)]]|the 2019 remaster|[[Final Fantasy VIII Remastered]]}}
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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Final Fantasy 8.jpg
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|cover        = Final Fantasy VIII cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
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|releasedates =  
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Europe}}
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|engines      =
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|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 25, 2000}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 25, 2000}}
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-viii|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera, Third-person, Top-down view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | JRPG, RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pre-rendered graphics }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Final Fantasy }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =
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|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 3524
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|lutris      = final-fantasy-viii
 +
|mobygames    = final-fantasy-viii
 +
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy VIII
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy VIII
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy VIII
 +
|winehq      = 125
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Final Fantasy}}
 
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== Patches ==
 
−
The latest patches for Final Fantasy 8 come in two flavors:
 
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;Geforce(Nvidia Cards) v 1.2
 
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;Non Geforce(Non Nvidia cards) v 1.2
 
  
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Those patches can be found here: [http://www.fileplanet.com/41552/0/0/0/1/section/Patches FilePlanet]
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'''Key points'''
 +
{{ii}} Has a different MIDI compared to the PS1 version of the game.
 +
{{++}} Higher resolution of {{term|FMV}}s (480p) compared to the PlayStation version.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126613436064/ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **]</ref>
 +
{{--}} In some areas, it is inferior to the PlayStation version. Movement is limited to 8 directions instead of full circular motion.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39150/discussions/0/666828126473521447/#c666828126484022123|title=Bought this on PSN a while back. :: FINAL FANTASY VIII General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{--}} The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS during gameplay and 15 FPS during fights and {{term|FMV}}s; making selection during battles sluggish.<ref name="FPSat">{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=August 7, 2015|comment=}}</ref>
  
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== Issues and Fixes ==
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'''General information'''
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=== Running from ISO ===
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{{mm}} [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums]
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If running the game from a series of .ISO files, the game will fail to see the ISO drive.
 
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# Run the [[Registry Editor]]
 
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# Go to the following key:
 
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#* 64-bit Windows: <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive</code>
 
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#* 32-bit Windows: <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive</code>
 
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# Change its value to the drive letter that the .ISO occupies(usually E or F), and relaunch the game.  
 
  
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=== 8-bit paletted textures fix ===
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==Availability==
−
When attempting to run FF8 PC on a modern system, the games launcher will fail most video cards as lacking 8bit texture support. This causes the game to use textures that are of a lower resolution. To fix this, as well as allow the game to run at higher resolutions, download the custom launcher that may be found [http://www.filecrop.com/ff8-launcher-1.31.html here.]
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{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | [[DRM]]: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection. | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} A demo is available [https://archive.org/details/FinalFantasyViiiDemo here].
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/598-ffviii-official-patcheszip/ patch v1.2 package] fixes various bugs in the game:
 +
* {{file|FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip}}: 1.2 patch for Nvidia GeForce users.
 +
* {{file|FF8SqeaPatch.zip}}: 1.2 patch for other users.
 +
* {{file|FF8_Yamaha_Fix.zip}}: Extra patch to fix a bug when using DirectX 7 only with the Yamaha software synthesizer.
 +
 
 +
===[https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=13715.0 Roses and Wine]===
 +
{{ii}} Replaces the default MIDI music with the original PlayStation version music or optionally other music as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=201036734|title=Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
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=== General graphical issues ===
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===Aali's custom driver===
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There can be several graphical issues and artifacts when trying to play FF8 on current hardware, especially when you have an Nvidia card. Aali of the qhimm.com forums has created a custom graphics driver that works with both FF7 and FF8 which ends up fixing most issues you may encounter. You can get the latest version of it [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=8306.0 here].
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{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy VII#Aali's custom driver|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy VII]].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game data|
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{{Game Location Table/row|64-bit Windows|C:\Program Files (x86)\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\Save}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|32-bit Windows|C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\Save}}
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Final Fantasy VIII graphic config.png|Graphic configuration.}}
 +
{{ii}} Supported resolutions: 320x240 {{term|pillarboxed}} in 640x480, and 640x480 (Full Screen).
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/final-fantasy-viii
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = false
 +
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]] for a workaround, though it currently has a black bottom border.
 +
|multimonitor              = false
 +
|multimonitor notes        =
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes      =
 +
|4k ultra hd                = false
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          =
 +
|fov                        = false
 +
|fov notes                  =
 +
|windowed                  = hackable
 +
|windowed notes            = See [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]
 +
|borderless windowed        = false
 +
|borderless windowed notes  =
 +
|anisotropic                = false
 +
|anisotropic notes          =
 +
|antialiasing              = false
 +
|antialiasing notes        =
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = false
 +
|vsync notes                =
 +
|60 fps                    = limited
 +
|60 fps notes              = Excluding menu screens, the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<br> 15 FPS during combat and {{term|FMV}}s.<ref name="FPSat"/>
 +
|120 fps                    = false
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Final Fantasy VIII controller config.png|Controller configuration.}}
 +
{{Image|Final Fantasy VIII key config.png|Key configuration.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
 +
|acceleration option      = n/a
 +
|acceleration option notes =
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = false
 +
|mouse menu notes          = No in-game mouse support
 +
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 +
|controller support        = true
 +
|controller support notes  = Movement restricted to the first two axes
 +
|full controller          = false
 +
|full controller notes    = Launcher has no controller navigation support.<br> There is no way to exit the game with a controller.
 +
|controller remap          = true
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|button prompts            = generic, Xbox, DualShock
 +
|button prompts notes      = For Xbox and DualShock buttons, use the [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15905.0 FF8 Controller Buttons Mod]
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Final Fantasy VIII sound config.png|Audio configuration.}}
 +
{{Audio
 +
|separate volume          = false
 +
|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound          = false
 +
|surround sound notes    =
 +
|subtitles                = n/a
 +
|subtitles notes          =
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =
 +
|mute on focus lost      = limited
 +
|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses on focus lost, MIDI music and opening logo FMV do not.
 +
|eax support              = true
 +
|eax support notes        = EAX 2<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040515084030/http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/features/articles/APIs/APIs-p3.html|title=3DsoundSurge: Gamer's Guide to 3D sound and reverb APIs|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        = limited
 +
|red book cd audio notes  = Disc 3 only
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/final-fantasy-viii-pc/ download].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by "ZOG", PC[https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8/files/988.html].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Using controllers ==
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==Issues fixed==
−
Normal xbox controllers will work fine with this game, but the left stick by default controls movement. If you want to use the dpad, or if you have a specialized joystick like a fight-stick you need the program [http://www.xpadder.com/ Xpadder]. When using Xpadder, only map the d-pad. Don't map the buttons to keyboard letters or they will trigger twice in-game. Configure buttons via FF8Config.exe
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===Running from an ISO or another drive===
 +
{{ii}} By default, the game uses the first CD-ROM drive location for checking CDs. To use another drive, edit the registry.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit Windows Registry|fix=
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# Press {{key|Win|R}}.
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# Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}.
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# Go to {{code|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00}}.
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# Open {{code|DataDrive}} and change its value to the drive letter occupied by the CD.  
 +
# Relaunch the game.
 +
}}
  
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[[File:Fightstick_example.PNG]]
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===8-bit paletted textures fix===
 +
{{ii}} On modern systems, the game launcher will fail on video cards that do not support 8-bit textures.<br> This causes the game to use lower resolution textures.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=8715.125 custom launcher]|fix=
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{++}} It's possible to run the game at higher resolutions.
 +
}}
  
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== Trainers and Utilities ==
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===Graphical issues===
−
Several trainers and misc. utilities exist for FF8 PC, some of which can be found [http://www.qhimm.com/ here.]
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 6.1
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = 0.9d
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
−
|minOS = Windows 95/98
+
 
−
|minproc = Pentium 200 MHz
+
|minOS   = 95, 98
−
|recproc = Pentium II 366 MHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 200 MHz<ref name="yes3D">With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator</ref>
−
|minmem = 32 MB System RAM
+
|minCPU2  = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz<ref name="no3D">Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator</ref>
−
|recmem = 64 MB System RAM
+
|minRAM  = 32 MB
−
|minHD = 302 MB free
+
|minHD    = 300 MB
−
|minGPU = Direct X 6.1 compliant video card with 8MB RAM
+
|minVRAM  = 4 MB<ref name="no3D"/>/8 MB<ref name="yes3D"/>
 +
|minGPU   =
 +
|minDX    = 6.1
 +
|minaudio = DirectSound-compatible
 +
|minother = DirectMusic-compatible Software Synthesizer<br/>
 +
8X CD-ROM
 +
 
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recHD    = 600 MB
 +
|recVRAM  = 16 MB<ref name="yes3D"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 00:05, 8 January 2024

This page is for the original 2000 version. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013). For the 2019 remaster, see Final Fantasy VIII Remastered.

Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII cover
Developers
Square Enix
Publishers
Square Enix
Europe Eidos Interactive
Release dates
Windows January 25, 2000
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Cinematic camera, Third-person, Top-down view
Controls Direct control, Menu-based
Genres JRPG, RPG
Vehicles Flight
Art styles Pre-rendered graphics
Themes Fantasy, Sci-fi
Series Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy VIII on HowLongToBeat
Final Fantasy VIII on IGDB
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Final Fantasy VIII guide on StrategyWiki
Final Fantasy VIII on MobyGames
Final Fantasy VIII on Wikipedia
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Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis 2023
Final Fantasy XVI TBA

Key points

Has a different MIDI compared to the PS1 version of the game.
Higher resolution of FMVs (480p) compared to the PlayStation version.[1]
In some areas, it is inferior to the PlayStation version. Movement is limited to 8 directions instead of full circular motion.[2]
The frame rate is capped at 30 FPS during gameplay and 15 FPS during fights and FMVs; making selection during battles sluggish.[3]

General information

Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 DRM: Simple disc check, no physical copy protection.
Windows
A demo is available here.

Essential improvements

Patches

The patch v1.2 package fixes various bugs in the game:
  • FF8SqeaNVPatch.zip: 1.2 patch for Nvidia GeForce users.
  • FF8SqeaPatch.zip: 1.2 patch for other users.
  • FF8_Yamaha_Fix.zip: Extra patch to fix a bug when using DirectX 7 only with the Yamaha software synthesizer.

Roses and Wine

Replaces the default MIDI music with the original PlayStation version music or optionally other music as well.[4]

Aali's custom driver

See the corresponding section in Final Fantasy VII.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2]

Video

Graphic configuration.
Graphic configuration.
Supported resolutions: 320x240 pillarboxed in 640x480, and 640x480 (Full Screen).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Aali's custom driver for a workaround, though it currently has a black bottom border.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Aali's custom driver
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Excluding menu screens, the frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
15 FPS during combat and FMVs.[3]
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Controller configuration.
Controller configuration.
Key configuration.
Key configuration.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No in-game mouse support
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Movement restricted to the first two axes
Full controller support
Launcher has no controller navigation support.
There is no way to exit the game with a controller.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
 For Xbox and DualShock buttons, use the FF8 Controller Buttons Mod
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio configuration.
Audio configuration.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Game pauses on focus lost, MIDI music and opening logo FMV do not.
EAX support
EAX 2[5]
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
Disc 3 only

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Fan translation by "ZOG", PC[1].
Italian

Issues fixed

Running from an ISO or another drive

By default, the game uses the first CD-ROM drive location for checking CDs. To use another drive, edit the registry.
Edit Windows Registry
  1. Press ⊞ Win+R.
  2. Type regedit and press ↵ Enter.
  3. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00.
  4. Open DataDrive and change its value to the drive letter occupied by the CD.
  5. Relaunch the game.

8-bit paletted textures fix

On modern systems, the game launcher will fail on video cards that do not support 8-bit textures.
This causes the game to use lower resolution textures.
Use custom launcher

Notes

It's possible to run the game at higher resolutions.

Graphical issues

Use Aali's custom driver

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video 0.9d

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 200 MHz[6]
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz[7]		 Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB 600 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB[7]/8 MB[6] of VRAM
DirectX 6.1 compatible 		16 MB[6] of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectSound-compatible
Other DirectMusic-compatible Software Synthesizer
8X CD-ROM


Notes

  1. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  2. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **
  2. ↑ Bought this on PSN a while back. :: FINAL FANTASY VIII General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:MetalPlateMage on August 7, 2015
  4. ↑ Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated) - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ 3DsoundSurge: Gamer's Guide to 3D sound and reverb APIs - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator