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    FF7 for PC

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by NeRo45, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. NeRo45

    NeRo45 Notebook Evangelist

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    So, I own a copy of Final Fantasy 7 for the PC and can't get it to work on my Vista laptop at all. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts on this? I tried to even run it in XP compatibility mode and still nothing
     
    NeRo45, Jul 8, 2011
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    you have to hack it, I own a copy FF8, and those games are designed to run on win 95/98
     
    Karamazovmm, Jul 8, 2011
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  3. NeRo45

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    How would I go about doing that on a Windows 7 machine?
     
    NeRo45, Jul 8, 2011
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  4. JohnnyFlash

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    Make a Win98 VM in Virtualbox. That's the easiest way.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Jul 8, 2011
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  5. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    there are some exe modifiers around the web, I would look into those, there are also hacks to allow for gpu improvements, like AA and so forth. FF8 looked wonderful when I applied 16 AA and 16 AF

    this site has all this hacks

    Custom graphics driver for FF7/FF8 [v0.7.11b]
     
    Karamazovmm, Jul 8, 2011
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  6. Stiiiiig

    Stiiiiig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Greatest game ever made.

    Just had to get that in there
     
    Stiiiiig, Jul 8, 2011
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    The PC version of this game just sucks. You would almost be better off with a PS2 emulator and the PS2 version.

    You will have to find some patches to make it work with Vista/7
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 8, 2011
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    Why do you think the pc version sucks? i thought it was good but i have modded mine pretty good though. Also isnt it a ps1 game?
     
    InfectedSonic, Jul 8, 2011
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    If you have a PS3 you can purchasse it on PSN, I believe I paid 4.99USD or 9.99USD, not too sure,but it works flawlessly this way.

    On the emulators a lot of the visual effects and overlays -- like the pointers and such didn't show up when I tried, even with recommended plugins etc.

    PS3, if you have one, is a much easier way to go about it. And yes FF7 is one of the best games ever made.
     
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    Yeah PS1 thats what I meant, and it just does not run well.

    Low res, low options, lots of issues.

    On an emulator it just works for me fine.
     
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  11. InfectedSonic

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    Hmmmm strange ive never had any issues with it. maybe im just be lucky?

    i think the graphics are ok. heres what it looks like on my comp. i dont have it at high res because i like to play it in a window.
    [​IMG]
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    I don't recall the game looking that good on the PC. Are you using a high-resolution model mod?
     
    Micaiah, Jul 9, 2011
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    several mods actually. i cant recall what they were though since i modded this game like 2 or 3 yrs ago and just kept it saved on my hdd premodded in a folder :p
     
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    There's a way to put the downloaded version on a psp as well, so if you're looking for another portable option...
     
    GamingACU, Jul 9, 2011
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    Im looking only really for the PC since I will be going to China and won't be bringing all of my electronics, just my laptop really.
     
    NeRo45, Jul 9, 2011
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    Best
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    EVER :)
     
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    I downloaded the game before which had a couple of OS patches to make it run, if you have a legit version of the game maybe look up some of the less legit sources which will likely have links to the patches.
     
    Stiiiiig, Jul 9, 2011
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