Difference between revisions of "Final Fantasy XIII"
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To avoid this, keep the frame rate as consistent as possible, ideally preventing the GPU or Windows from entering power-saving mode entirely. If the GPU can't be set to disable power-saving mode, one method is simply to increase the stress on the GPU to the point where it prevents the transition. It may be possible to do this by increasing the AA, AF, and downsampling amounts through [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] or the GPU control panel. | To avoid this, keep the frame rate as consistent as possible, ideally preventing the GPU or Windows from entering power-saving mode entirely. If the GPU can't be set to disable power-saving mode, one method is simply to increase the stress on the GPU to the point where it prevents the transition. It may be possible to do this by increasing the AA, AF, and downsampling amounts through [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] or the GPU control panel. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Triple Buffering for Vsync in the GPU control panel}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable Triple Buffering for Vsync in the GPU control panel}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off "adaptive" Vsync in the GPU control panel}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off "adaptive" Vsync in the GPU control panel}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off the mini-map in-game}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off the mini-map in-game}} | ||
The mini-map can drop the frame rate up to 10-20FPS, depending on the scenes. The mini-map can be toggled off in-game. | The mini-map can drop the frame rate up to 10-20FPS, depending on the scenes. The mini-map can be toggled off in-game. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off AA (even FXAA) in the GPU control panel}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off AA (even FXAA) in the GPU control panel}} | ||
This may change 30FPS into 60FPS. However, this may result in [[#Abnormal eyelashes and hair|abnormal eyelashes and hair]]. | This may change 30FPS into 60FPS. However, this may result in [[#Abnormal eyelashes and hair|abnormal eyelashes and hair]]. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use a controller instead of the mouse/keyboard, or fake using one|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693095082863/#p1 Stuttering / laggin cutcenes - FPS FIX]</ref>}} | |
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Some users have reported that using a controller instead of mouse/keyboard increases FPS and prevents stuttering. If you don't have a controller, vJoy is an alternative. This may be because the game is searching for an input device and timing out, causing the stutter. It fires the event every one second. | Some users have reported that using a controller instead of mouse/keyboard increases FPS and prevents stuttering. If you don't have a controller, vJoy is an alternative. This may be because the game is searching for an input device and timing out, causing the stutter. It fires the event every one second. | ||
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#Plug in the controller | #Plug in the controller | ||
#Launch and play the game | #Launch and play the game | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable hyperthreading on Intel processors|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693103485965/ Fixing stuttering, alternative fix, if plugging gamepad/keyboard on/off did not help]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable hyperthreading on Intel processors|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693103485965/ Fixing stuttering, alternative fix, if plugging gamepad/keyboard on/off did not help]</ref>}} | ||
Somewhat extreme. | Somewhat extreme. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable all occurrences of "HID-Compliant Device" in the Device Manager|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/2it9rz/stuttering_in_ff_xiii_pc_try_this_worked_for_me/ Stuttering in FF XIII PC ? Try this , worked for me.]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable all occurrences of "HID-Compliant Device" in the Device Manager|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/2it9rz/stuttering_in_ff_xiii_pc_try_this_worked_for_me/ Stuttering in FF XIII PC ? Try this , worked for me.]</ref>}} | ||
Helps for some, but is somewhat extreme and can have its own issues. | Helps for some, but is somewhat extreme and can have its own issues. | ||
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##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2012\vcredist_x64.exe</code> (64-bit systems only) | ##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2012\vcredist_x64.exe</code> (64-bit systems only) | ||
##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2012\vcredist_x86.exe</code> | ##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2012\vcredist_x86.exe</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make a DEP exception|ref=<ref name=launcher>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Make a DEP exception|ref=<ref name=launcher>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working]</ref>}} | ||
These steps are for Windows 8. Different Windows versions vary slightly. | These steps are for Windows 8. Different Windows versions vary slightly. | ||
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#Ensure "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:" is enabled | #Ensure "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:" is enabled | ||
#Click the "Add..." button and choose <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code>. | #Click the "Add..." button and choose <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name=launcher/>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name=launcher/>}} | ||
Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code>. You configure it by making a shortcut and then passing command line arguments to it. Create a shortcut, right-click the shortcut, then in "Target:" under the "Shortcut" tab enter the following then after the following after the existing <code>"{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe"</code>:<ref name=cmdline/> | Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code>. You configure it by making a shortcut and then passing command line arguments to it. Create a shortcut, right-click the shortcut, then in "Target:" under the "Shortcut" tab enter the following then after the following after the existing <code>"{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe"</code>:<ref name=cmdline/> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Close other applications and services using VRAM}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Close other applications and services using VRAM}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Assign more RAM to the GPU|ref=<ref name=vram/>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Assign more RAM to the GPU|ref=<ref name=vram/>}} | ||
This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary. | This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Play in windowed mode|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Play in windowed mode|}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Cover the Esc key|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324526311 Steam Guides - creative esc button fix 100% working]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Cover the Esc key|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324526311 Steam Guides - creative esc button fix 100% working]</ref>}} | ||
#Find a plastic bottle cap. | #Find a plastic bottle cap. | ||
#Cover the Esc key whilst playing the game. | #Cover the Esc key whilst playing the game. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use an AutoHotkey script to disable the Esc key|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324637892 Steam Guides - [Fix] Disable ESC from Closing the Game]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use an AutoHotkey script to disable the Esc key|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324637892 Steam Guides - [Fix] Disable ESC from Closing the Game]</ref>}} | ||
#[https://mega.co.nz/#!xZ9Q0TIR!u1wKYcHowNUfSn5tsa39BmMoQzpQW0RNXCBbYwfxEBU Download the compiled exe]. | #[https://mega.co.nz/#!xZ9Q0TIR!u1wKYcHowNUfSn5tsa39BmMoQzpQW0RNXCBbYwfxEBU Download the compiled exe]. |
Revision as of 12:11, 24 October 2014
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Square Enix | |
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Square Enix | |
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Crystal Tools | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 9, 2014 |
Key points
- Includes the "Easy" mode from "Final Fantasy XIII Ultimate Hits International".
- Good general performance with efficient CPU and GPU usage.[2][3][4]
- Poor indirect port with few configurable options,[5] an internal resolution lock of 1280x720 with 720p assets,[6][7] poorly encoded Bink FMVs,[6][8][9] and inconsistent FPS.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
GeDoSaTo
- GeDoSaTo can modify the game's internal resolution, anti-aliasing, Vsync, and shadow settings, and downsample from higher resolutions for improved anti-aliasing.
Download, then make sure it is updated with the included GeDoSaToUpdater tool. When done, go to Edit Settings, choose the "ffxiiiimg" profile in the bottom left and tweak the profile to your liking while keeping in mind the performance impact of each option (don't forget to save). Then simply run the game.
Note that as the assets of the game are only 720p. Depending on your configuration the 2D textures (such as font and HUD) can appear very pixelated.
720p GPU upscaling
- Ignore this if you want to use GeDoSaTo. GPU support varies.
For Nvidia users, in the "NVIDIA Control Panel", in "Select a scaling mode:" under "Adjust desktop size and position", ensure "Full-screen" is selected and set "perform scaling on" to GPU. For AMD users, in the Catalyst Control Center, in the "Image Scaling" section under "Properties (Digital Flat-Panel)" where Digital Flat-Panel is the monitor type, ensure "Enable GPU Scaling" is checked and "Scale image to full panel size" is selected. This leaves the monitor at its resolution and allows the GPU to upscale the game instead of relying on the monitor.
Remove unused FMVs to free up space
- Features dual audio English and Japanese for the ROW release.[6] Removing the FMV files for either language frees about 20 GB of space.[10]
- Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.[11]
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Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/[Note 1] |
- All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
- Only supports DirectInput despite recommending an XInput controller (will not use the XInput driver of a controller). Controller mapping is locked to be the same as XInput controllers. Lacks controller vibration support entirely (found in the console versions).[6][15][16]
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Worldwide (audio not available in Asia) | |||
French | Not available in Asia | |||
German | Not available in Asia | |||
Italian | Not available in Asia | |||
Spanish | Not available in Asia | |||
Japanese | Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia) | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only | |||
Korean | Asia only |
Issues unresolved
Inconsistent FPS
- While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconstant FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port[17][18]), for some this remains unresolved and may be due to issues with the game itself rather than tied to resource usage such as the GPU or CPU.[19][20]
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Issues fixed
Launcher doesn't launch
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Could not secure sufficient VRAM
- This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.[21]
- Check if you meet the system requirements through Steam. It can be done directly by entering
steam://checksysreqs/292120
in a web browser. There are additional checks such as Can You RUN it available.[21] - Run "dxdiag.exe" and ensure at least 256MB is shown under "Approx. Total Memory" under the "Display" tab.[21]
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Esc key quits immediately
- Using Esc while in fullscreen mode may cause the game to immediately quit without warning instead of showing a confirmation dialog box.
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Abnormal eyelashes and hair
- This issue occurs when MSAA is disabled as it's required for proper alpha to coverage.[22]
- This fix is for Nvidia users. Normally AMD users cannot force AA off with the GPU control panel.
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Macroblock-like hair artifacts
Fix Follow this guide under the section "GeDoSaTo Setup" to create or modify an "NVIDIA Inspector" profile for ffxiiiimg.exe and set "Antialiasing fix" to "On" under "Compatibility"[24] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz dual core | Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz) AMD Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia Geforce 8 Series ATI Radeon HD 2000 series 256MB of VRAM | Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5870 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 11 compatible |
Other | XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers) |
- Full screen mode will only run on an environment that supports a screen resolution of 1280x720.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/292120/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Square_Jason on Steam forums: "This was an SEJ lead/developed title"
- ↑ GeDoSaTo Blog: "The game performs really well from what I’ve seen, both GPU and CPU-wise. But their frame limiting/pacing stuff sometimes seems to bug out."
- ↑ Durante on general performance.
- ↑ Durante on PC vs. PS3 performance
- ↑ Port analysis sources:
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Steam Forums - "We want 1920x1080 and Graphic Options"
- ↑ Raitningz on NeoGAF noting that on the PS3 the intro FMV is 1080p while others are 720p.
- ↑ PC vs. PS3 FMV comparison
- ↑ Bittercup on NeoGAF on modding the PC FMVs with the PS3 versions
- ↑ How to cut down game size to 29GB
- ↑ Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting FMVs: "FYI/Note - if you verify your game at any stage it WILL redownload these files."
- ↑ In-game shadow issues highlight
- ↑ NeoGAF Forums - BONKERS on shadow issue
- ↑ NeoGAF Forums - Durante on shadows with and without GeDoSaTo tweaks
- ↑ NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll
- ↑ Steam Forums - x360ce help, game won't grab it, generic usb gamepad
- ↑ Face-Off: Final Fantasy XIII | Eurogamer
- ↑ Tech Analysis: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 vs 360) | IQGamer
- ↑ Durante Presents: FFXIII resolution unlocking (GeDoSaTo plugin) released - pre-alpha : Page 32 | NeoGAF
- ↑ NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on resource usage vs. FPS problems
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game
- ↑ Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage
- ↑ Video example using in game 4xMSAA
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Guru3D Forums - Final Fantasy XIII AA Guide
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