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{{--}} [[#Inconsistent FPS|Inconsistent frame rate]]. | {{--}} [[#Inconsistent FPS|Inconsistent frame rate]]. | ||
{{--}} Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause [[#Missing text during enemy scans|missing text during enemy scans]]. | {{--}} Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause [[#Missing text during enemy scans|missing text during enemy scans]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} Using the [[#FPS Fix|FPS fix]] below can prevent you from getting frame rate drops ingame. Also, this can cap the frame rate at 30FPS | + | {{ii}} Using the [[#FPS Fix|FPS fix]] below can prevent you from getting frame rate drops ingame. Also, this can cap the frame rate at 30FPS (So be aware of this!) |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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Extract the files to ffxiiiimg.exe directory. | Extract the files to ffxiiiimg.exe directory. | ||
{{++}} Using this FPS fix can prevent you from getting frame rate drops ingame. | {{++}} Using this FPS fix can prevent you from getting frame rate drops ingame. | ||
− | {{ii}} This fix can cap the frame rate at 30FPS | + | {{ii}} This fix can cap the frame rate at 30FPS (So be aware of this!) |
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===Remove unused cutscenes to free up space=== | ===Remove unused cutscenes to free up space=== | ||
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− | === [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=592362585 PlayStation or Xbox button prompts] === | + | ===[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=592362585 PlayStation or Xbox button prompts]=== |
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{{ii}} The game uses Xbox button prompts without differentiating colors. | {{ii}} The game uses Xbox button prompts without differentiating colors. | ||
{{ii}} Bat file that replaces the default controller prompts with shaped prompts emulating the PS3 version, or colored Xbox 360 button prompts. | {{ii}} Bat file that replaces the default controller prompts with shaped prompts emulating the PS3 version, or colored Xbox 360 button prompts. | ||
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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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===Shadows appear pixelated and jagged=== | ===Shadows appear pixelated and jagged=== | ||
{{Image|FF13shadows.png|Example of pixelated and jagged shadows.}} | {{Image|FF13shadows.png|Example of pixelated and jagged shadows.}} | ||
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===Continuous cursor cycling in menus=== | ===Continuous cursor cycling in menus=== | ||
{{ii}} Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button. | {{ii}} Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/620700960416520877/ Steam Forums - Game starts scrolling through all menu options randomly]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/620700960416520877/ Steam Forums - Game starts scrolling through all menu options randomly]</ref>}} | ||
Go into Device Manager and start disabling your Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until you find which one is causing the issue. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar. | Go into Device Manager and start disabling your Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until you find which one is causing the issue. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar. | ||
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===Missing text during enemy scans=== | ===Missing text during enemy scans=== | ||
{{ii}} Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause missing text during enemy scans, such as whether an enemy is vulnerable to specific status effects et al.<ref name="December Patch">[http://steamcommunity.com/games/292120/announcements/detail/252529782418586613 FFXIII December Patch Date Announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: FINAL FANTASY XIII]</ref><ref name="Text data">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/619573787341145379/ Steam Forums :: Text data about enemies missing. Others?]</ref> | {{ii}} Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause missing text during enemy scans, such as whether an enemy is vulnerable to specific status effects et al.<ref name="December Patch">[http://steamcommunity.com/games/292120/announcements/detail/252529782418586613 FFXIII December Patch Date Announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: FINAL FANTASY XIII]</ref><ref name="Text data">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/619573787341145379/ Steam Forums :: Text data about enemies missing. Others?]</ref> | ||
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===Crashes when saving=== | ===Crashes when saving=== | ||
{{ii}} The game can crash when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files. | {{ii}} The game can crash when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game}} | ||
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#Right-click the ''MaximizedWindowedMode'' key, select ''Permissions...'', and under ''Group or user names:'' click ''Add...''. | #Right-click the ''MaximizedWindowedMode'' key, select ''Permissions...'', and under ''Group or user names:'' click ''Add...''. | ||
#Enter ''Everyone'', and then under ''Permissions for Everyone'' click the checkbox under ''Deny'' for ''Full Control''. | #Enter ''Everyone'', and then under ''Permissions for Everyone'' click the checkbox under ''Deny'' for ''Full Control''. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} With exclusive full screen enabled some GUI elements are disabled, in this case the confirmation message box when quitting the game by pressing {{key|Esc}}. If pressed the game will pause, and you can press {{key|Enter}} to quit or {{key|Esc}} or cancel and go back to the game. | {{ii}} With exclusive full screen enabled some GUI elements are disabled, in this case the confirmation message box when quitting the game by pressing {{key|Esc}}. If pressed the game will pause, and you can press {{key|Enter}} to quit or {{key|Esc}} or cancel and go back to the game. | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements |
Revision as of 02:48, 21 June 2016
Developers | |
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Square Enix | |
Engines | |
Crystal Tools | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 9, 2014 |
Key points
- Includes the "Easy" mode from Final Fantasy XIII Ultimate Hits International.
- Unfavorable to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions in areas: Has:
- poorly encoded 720p Bink cutscenes with artifacts[1][2][3][4]
- pixelated, jagged shadows
- low unadjustable audio volume which music volume modifications can help
- no controller vibration
- possible crashes when entering new areas and with cloud saving enabled
- lacks software upscaling and downscaling support.[5]
- Inconsistent frame rate.
- Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause missing text during enemy scans.
- Using the FPS fix below can prevent you from getting frame rate drops ingame. Also, this can cap the frame rate at 30FPS (So be aware of this!)
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | XIII + XIII-2 double pack available in Europe | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Publisher website | European store | |||
Publisher website | North American store | |||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Music volume modifications
- The game has low nonadjustable audio volume with most music set to 60%-70% volume.
0% volume
- Mute all music except for cutscenes.
FPS Fix
Extract the files to ffxiiiimg.exe directory.
- Using this FPS fix can prevent you from getting frame rate drops ingame.
- This fix can cap the frame rate at 30FPS (So be aware of this!)
Remove unused cutscenes to free up space
- Features dual audio English and Japanese for the ROW release.[1] Removing the cutscene files for either language frees about 20 GB of space.[6]
- Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.[7]
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Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/[Note 1] |
- All in-game configurations are stored directly in the saved game data. Changes made while in the title screen are not preserved after loading a saved game.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The Steam directory is used when Steam Cloud is enabled; otherwise, the Windows directory is used.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Up to 100 save files (29.3 MB) can be synced. |
Video settings
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Nvidia users can follow this guide at Guru3D for alternative hardware AA.
Follow the guide to modify AA settings if various issues arise, as the game needs very specific settings to function correctly with Nvidia cards.[8]
Input settings
PlayStation or Xbox button prompts
- The game uses Xbox button prompts without differentiating colors.
- Bat file that replaces the default controller prompts with shaped prompts emulating the PS3 version, or colored Xbox 360 button prompts.
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[9][10]), for some this remains unresolved and may be due to issues with the game itself.[11][12] Originally designed for cell processor with 6 allocatable cores, this port puts all the logic on a single thread, making single-core responsiveness imperative, and others theorize that it simply has broken resource management that underutilizes the CPU and GPU.[13]
- The game also uses a custom frame rate pacer that locks the frame rate to refresh rate intervals similar to vsync, but much more aggressively.[14] This leads to issues when locking at a lower frame rate than the 60 FPS cap, even momentarily, such as stutter and jitter in-engine as well as stutter in FMVs. Manually locking the game at a lower frame rate through third party tools does not resolve these issues.
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Shadows appear pixelated and jagged
- Shadows are inferior to the console versions, appearing pixelated and jagged.[15]
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Controller vibration doesn't work
- The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely.[1]
Audio volume is low
- The game has a low volume level that is about half as loud as a typical game, and there are no in-game volume options. Use a music volume modification for a partial workaround.
Crashes when loading a new area
- The game can crash when loading a new area. This can be fixed with going into windowed mode, or borderless windowed mode.
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.[16]
- 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.[16] - Run "dxdiag.exe" and ensure at least 256MB is shown under "Approx. Total Memory" under the "Display" tab.[16]
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Abnormal eyelashes and hair
- This issue occurs when MSAA is disabled as it's required for proper alpha to coverage.[17]
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Macroblock-like hair artifacts
- This fix is for Nvidia users with GeForce 400 series (Fermi architecture) or higher and occurs only when using MSAA (on by default).[8][18]
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- Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button.
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Missing text during enemy scans
- Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause missing text during enemy scans, such as whether an enemy is vulnerable to specific status effects et al.[19][20]
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Crashes when saving
- The game can crash when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files.
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Mouse cursor appears
- The mouse cursor may appear on program launch and will not disappear.[21]
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Force exclusive full screen
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Crystal Tools | Proprietary. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
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)[22] |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Steam Forums - "We want 1920x1080 and Graphic Options"
- ↑ PC vs. PS3 cutscene comparison
- ↑ Bittercup on NeoGAF on modding the PC cutscenes with the PS3 versions
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Concerning The Quality OF FMV Cutscenes
- ↑ Steam Forums :: We want a Performance Patch!
- ↑ How to cut down game size to 29GB
- ↑ Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting cutscenes: "FYI/Note - if you verify your game at any stage it WILL redownload these files."
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Guru3D Forums - Final Fantasy XIII anti-aliasing Guide
- ↑ 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
- ↑ FFXIII Series Outside Developer POV
- ↑ Square Enix forums - Frame rate pacer pros/cons
- ↑ In-game shadow issues highlight
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game
- ↑ Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage
- ↑ Video example using in game 4xMSAA
- ↑ FFXIII December Patch Date Announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: FINAL FANTASY XIII
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Text data about enemies missing. Others?
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Is the mouse cursor suppose be on screen?
- ↑ System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers (tested by MetalPlateMage). See NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll.