03/21/2007: "FFVII Not PS3-Compatible in Europe"

While going through the European and Australian backwards compatibility list for the PS3, Citadel staffer CloudANDTidus noticed that Final Fantasy VII would not play on the console (other Final Fantasy games, including fellow PS1 titles FFVIII and FFIX, fared a bit better). As many of you may be aware, the European PS3, which arrives in stores this Friday, differs from the Japanese and North American ones in that PS1 and PS2 emulation is supported by software, as opposed to a dedicated chip.

In other news, an intriguing tidbit about this year's Square Enix Party has come down: in addition to previously announced titles like Crisis Core being shown at the event, a new Final Fantasy title will be unveiled for the first time. Though it may or may not be something FFVII-related (our source speculates that it might be an XBox 360 game) I'm sure that this bit of news will have us all awaiting May 12th with bated breath. (UPDATE [3/24/07]: It looks like the secret new FF game is probably a third FFXIII spinoff titled Final Fantasy Haeresis XIII [source].)

Finally, this is a bit belated, but I'd like to formally welcome The Slider onto the Citadel's staff as the Forums' new Serious Discussion Moderator.

Posted by Reeve at 10:35 AM EST

on Wednesday, March 21st, Sam said

Someone told me about this, I heard the ps3 is really expensive to make so the people in europe just gave up on some of the parts.

on Wednesday, March 21st, Anguipes said

Ah, PS3, loving you is like loving having your head smashed repeatedly into a wall.

on Thursday, March 22nd, John said

I bought a PS3 and wouldn't have it any other way. it's too bad for the Europeans, but that's what you get for cutting corners. USA USA USA.

on Saturday, March 24th, Matt said

I've just tried FFVII on my PS3 and it works absolutely fine. Loads normally, plays the opening FMV perfectly, no glitches graphocally or in gameplay and saves as normal to the virtual PS1 memory card. Looks like European PS3's may actually have some NICE suprises for us. :o)

on Saturday, March 24th, CloudANDTidus said

Hey Matt, would you by any chance like to take a photo of the game working and your europian PS3 bow (showing the PAL logo). I know it sounds like a lot but I would love to see evidence of it working.^^

on Saturday, March 24th, CloudANDTidus said

*box, not bow >.>

on Sunday, March 25th, Matt said

I'll do it as soon as I get the chance. :o)