Difference between revisions of "Final Fantasy VIII"
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===Graphical issues=== | ===Graphical issues=== | ||
{{ii}} If you have graphical issues or artifacts, use [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]. | {{ii}} If you have graphical issues or artifacts, use [[#Aali's custom driver|Aali's custom driver]]. | ||
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| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
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| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable = false | ||
| + | |64-bit 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== | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 200 MHz<ref name="yes3D">With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator</ref> | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz<ref name="yes3D">With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator</ref> |
| − | Pentium II 266 Mhz<ref name="no3D">Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator</ref> | + | Intel Pentium II 266 Mhz<ref name="no3D">Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator</ref> |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
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8X CD-ROM | 8X CD-ROM | ||
| − | |recCPU = Pentium II 266 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recHD = 600 MB | |recHD = 600 MB | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 12 August 2015
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Square Enix | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Europe | Eidos Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 25, 2000 |
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|
This page is for the original 2000 version. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013).
Key points
- Higher resolution 480p FMVs than the PlayStation version.[1]
- Unfavorable to the PlayStation version in areas: Out of combat movement is limited 8 directions as opposed to complete circular movement, and has fixable inferior MIDI music.[2]
- While the PlayStation version ran at 60 FPS, excluding menu screens the PC frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, 15 FPS during combat and FMVs.[3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: Simple disk check, no physical copy protection. | |
|
Essential improvements
Patches
- The 1.2 patch set 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
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- With modern Windows versions it may be in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00which takes precedence if both registry keys exist.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Graphic configuration.
- Supported resolutions: 320x240x16 pillarboxed in 640x460x16, and 640x460x16.
Input settings
Controller configuration.
Key configuration.
Audio settings
Audio configuration.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Running from an ISO or another drive
- By default the game uses the first physical CD-ROM drive location for CD checks. If you wish to use another drive (common when using a ISO), edit the registry:
- Run the Registry Editor
- Go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive- If that doesn't exist go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Square Soft, Inc\FINAL FANTASY VIII\1.00\DataDrive
- If that doesn't exist go to
- Change its value to the drive letter that the .ISO occupies(usually E or F), and relaunch the game.
8-bit paletted textures fix
- When attempting to run FF8 PC on a modern system, the game's launcher will fail on video cards lacking 8-bit 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 here.
Graphical issues
- If you have graphical issues or artifacts, use Aali's custom driver.
Other information
API
| 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[5]
Intel Pentium II 266 Mhz[6] | 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[6]/8 MB[5] of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 16 MB[5] of VRAM |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectSound-compatible | |
| Other | DirectMusic-compatible Software Synthesizer 8X CD-ROM | |
References
- ↑ Steam Forums :: FMVs are WORSE quality than the original version :( ** FIXED **
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Bought this on PSN a while back.
- ↑ Tested by MetalPlateMage on August 7, 2015.
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Better Music Mod (Updated)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 With Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Without Direct3D-compatible 3D accelerator