Which version of FFV is best? PSX or GBA

[Optimus-Prime]

Hey everyone,

been reading some posts here for the first time, and everyone seems to be really cool. I'm pretty sure I picked the best FF forum out there..

anyway, my question here... whats the best version of FFV?

when it comes to FF games, I enjoy the music more than anything.. and load times wouldn't really bother me, as I've never played the older games on the retro systems, and am a patient person .. so I'm kinda leaning towards the PSX version.

everyone seems to ranting about the new GBA version though.. is it really that much better than the psx version? I know the translation is better, and the backgrounds are better... but hows the music compared to the PSX version?

if someone with experience on both versions could give me a run down on each, that would be awesome.

thanks!

[Jowy]

With my headphones plugged into my DS Lite, the music sounds perfectly fine. And the script is much better than the PS1 version, in my opinion.

[Paul]

i own the GBA version. i haven't played the PSX version, but a few points:

a) loading times. i played FFVI on ROM, and then later bought it for the PSX. I LOVED the rom, but found the PSX version simply unplayable. battles were so slow, and every time you load the menu just to tweak a minor detail, you were kept waiting. i'm a patient person also, but this was seriously a joke.
b) in the PSX version, Faris apparently talks like a pirate all the time. i can't imagine how her character would be tolerable like this, although i am not speaking from experience
c) GBA version has a bestiary, and a music player. although the sound quality is inferior, it's still good. plus headphones, as has been said!
d) GBA version has extra jobs and an extra dungeon, so it's essentially longer and the plot is (slightly) more fleshed out!
e) the script of the GBA version really is a joy, and you're getting the complete proper translated names for weapons / armour / spells and enemies, unlike ever before!!

[Elpizo]

People underrate FF V Advance's music. It's has better tracks here and there than it's SNES version. Not all of them, but I can name a few that sound simply excellent and not inferior: "The Decisive Battle" It just sounds better than the SNES, in which it sounded too soft. "Clash on the Big Bridge" not necesarily better, but transferred perfectly, what more do you want, huh? "The Final Battle" another good one. Tracks I prefered in the SNES version would be "Searching the Light" and the music of the first cave, not saying they are bad in the GBA version, just, preference...

Still, get the GBA version. Because...
It's portable. Take 24 jobs everywhere you go. Job fun everywhere, as long as your battery lasts! Great new translation, nice face portraits, quality music (especially with headphones), optional dungeon, 5 hard optional bosses, bestiary and music player. And no loading times.

Conclusion? GBA version wins, IMHO.

[Wild0ne]

GBA version all the way....Besides the fact I like the portable, the extra freatures are awesome. The Gladiator class is nice, and the extra dungeon gives you a reason to test out all your characters with all the jobs mastered. The PS1 (PSX is actually a system on its own having very little to do with the PS1) version is nice, but I like to advance version better.

Then again for the same price you either get the advance version, or the PS1 version with an extra copy of FFVI...So the PS1 version is the better deal....

[Mirage]

GBA version. The PS port is eww.

[Levian]

The GBA translation is fun :D I rarely laugh when playing an FF game, but this one had me laughing quite a few times.

Then there's extra jobs and all that jazz. Definitely go for the GBA version. There's nothing like playing FFV on a train. :D

[Firo Volondé]

What Levian said. My new favourite FF line is:

Bartz: What the crap was that!? :cool:

[Markus. D]

GBA :)

[Bunny]

The GBA has more things to do. Plus, can't beat a game you can take where ever you go.

[Sefie1999AD]

From what I've seen, I think FFVA easily beats FFV PSX. I think even FFV SNES beats FFV PSX. That's because FFV has horrible loading times on the PSX, the PSX conversion seemed quite badly done and the translation isn't really anything too good. FFVA has a pretty well developed user interface and fast-paced battles, and so far the translation has seemed pretty good, and it has also had its funny parts. :D

As for the GBA music, it sounds pretty good inside the game and works well with the scenes where it's played, though when you're listening to the music in the .gsf form (music extracted directly from the game), you'll notice that it could also sound a lot better. However, IIRC, the sound quality in the PSX version isn't that good, either, because of the weak conversion. The PSX version has opening and ending FMVs, but you'll be fine even without them. If you really want to see them, try searching YouTube or something.

[Levian]

Yep, GBA is the way to go, but if you really want to play it on a console, then you can do this:

http://forums.eyesonff.com/showthread.php?t=98437

Something that was new to me a few days ago. :D You'll need a GameCube, though. :p

[Crossblades]

I purchased the GBA version today, and I have to say it beats the PSX version by a longshot. Has a better translation, battles are a bit more fast paced, and no loading times:)

[Avarice-ness]

I actually don't hate this game now thanks to the GBA!

I like when Galuf told Faris that if she's going to hide her chest she might as well try to act like a girl, in more or less words. This game does give me a chuckle or 80.

[Optimus-Prime]

thanks guys! I really appreciate all your time and effort that you put in for me.

so this is what i did... first of all, I own all the psx versions, FF 1-6.. but, If I'm going to play a game.. I like to play it at its best. I don't have time to waist on a crappy version, when i know their could be a better version out their..

SO, you guys aren't going to like this.. but I downloaded the ROMS of all the GBA FF's, and compared each game to its PSone counterpart...

and low and behold.. you guys were right all along! I actually enjoyed the GBA versions MUCH more.. the translations and story ARE so much better on the GBA.. How could I forget that the most important part to a RPG is the story.. not the music =) which honestly is just as good on the GBA, if not better! The remixed tunes rock!

The graphics too are better in my opinion.. i think playing an old school game like these is made for a tiny screen.. it actually makes the details look better, and WAY less jagged and blocky then when played on a big TV.

So, I'll be ebaying my copies of FF origins, FF Anthology, and FF Chronicles, and buying the GBA versions with the money made. =)

anyone interested? =) there all complete, ORIGINAL, NON-Greatest hits versions in like new condition... how much do you think i could get?

Thanks for all your time guys

[Paul]

it's possibly worth keeping hold of FF Origins since it contains probably the best version of FF1. the game boy version is easier, has more items, level more often etc etc etc.

although i think the FF2 GBA version is more or less identical to Origins version.

also: still lolling the more i play this game.
Bartz: "So she is talking psychotically?!"
Galuf: "... 'Psychically, Bartz."

lol'd

[Timerk]

So, this thread was just an excuse for you to try and sell your old PSX FF games?

[robfinalfantasy]

Definately the GBA version. It doesn't suffer from the horrible load times like PSX version. Plus it has bonus jobs. :tongue:

[nik0tine]

I emulate the GBA version and the sound is better than it is in the PSX version.

[vorpal blade]

My favorite line is "Yo ho ho and stuff!"

The GBA version is great, especially the shortened loading times. And the few bugs I had in the FFA version. Sometimes the borders of the menu would be composed entirely of hiragana and sometimes the save menuy would be all glitchy and incomprehendable.