Final Fantasy VIII Extended DVD

Final Fantasy VIII Extended DVD Edition Special thanks to vetropir for providing me with the original torrent description. This fan-made upgrade to FF8 for the PC was on this site before, but taken down due to improper compression. I was able to snag a copy before it was deleted, and after verifying how badass it is, I'm uploading it for you all following the site's guidelines. Features: • Full install 2.2 GB, DVD not needed. • Half automated CD-swap-emulator via hot-key. • Supports XP / Vista / Win7 - 32/64. • Supports ALL types of TFT displays, including native wide screen. • AA support. • Character Editor (also accessible via hot-key). • HQ-PDF Manual. • HQ-PDF Strategy Guide. Ingame hot-keys • CTRL ALT 1 = on the fly CD1 emulating. • CTRL ALT 2 = on the fly CD2 emulating. • CTRL ALT 3 = on the fly CD3 emulating. • CTRL ALT 4 = on the fly CD4 emulating. • CTRL ALT C = calls the Character Editor, FF8 minimizes. • CTRL ALT M = calls the HQ-PDF Manual, FF8 minimizes (will not work if Adobe Acrobat is already open). • CTRL ALT S = calls the HQ-PDF Strategy Guide (same as above). • ALT F4 = Quick Exit (works MUCH better than the game's native Ctrl Q). • NOTE: Alt Tab DOES NOT WORK. Ctrl Alt Del will still minimize the game, however. Other Features • Greater Stability • Pre-patched? - This I don't know for sure, as I haven't had much of a chance to play around with it, but I believe all the crashes and terrible glitches have already been patched; you should be able to just install and play like I did. If not, there are plenty of torrents on this site with all the fixes. • New Config - The only time you really need to use the game's built in config is to set up your controls. There is a new config accessed via ff8_launcher.exe that allows for higher screen resolutions that match most modern computers. I was able to play this on my laptop at 1280 x 800, and it looked beautiful (better than the PSX version does on my TV) and ran without any troubles. Installation • Mount with a virtual CD/DVD-drive emulator, or burn and put into your physical drive. • Install the game. • Install Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x32/x64) if needed (if it comes up asking you to "Repair" or "Uninstall", you don't need to install. • Unmount or remove the DVD and play. Some other things to note • ALWAYS run the game from ff8_launcher.exe. AWAYS. • When playing on higher resolutions, FMVs glitch a little bit as they end (they shrink to a corner before disappearing and gameplay resumes). This is just a minor cosmetic annoyance, and doesn't affect gameplay at all, but it was still something of note. • Game installs with a save in Slot 1, File 1 (for those that which to skip the opening sequence) and Slot 2, File 1 (to test the in game CD swapping). The original torrent file spoke of some trouble with Nvidia GeForce cards. I have a GeForce in both my laptop and my Vista desktop, and never ran into trouble. If anyone does have trouble, I'll copy/paste this information into the description.

udp://tracker.openbittorrent.com:80
udp://open.demonii.com:1337
udp://tracker.coppersurfer.tk:6969
udp://exodus.desync.com:6969

 djDEVASTATE2009 (2009-12-02)

Keep This Torrent LIVE And Seed Greatest Game Ever Made

matelian (2009-12-02)

what is the texture quality for this game ??
and how good it will be on a 1440x900 screen ?

DirtyFinger (2009-12-02)

This works on Windows 7. Even with Geforce cards. :)
and using higher resolutions works, too, although there's not much point since the flat background graphics are intended for 640x480. The polygon characters are in high resolution, however.
Thanks for the release!

 djDEVASTATE2009 (2009-12-02)

Other Features
? Greater Stability
? Pre-patched? - This I don't know for sure, as I haven't had much of a chance to play around with it, but I believe all the crashes and terrible glitches have already been patched; you should be able to just install and play like I did. If not, there are plenty of torrents on this site with all the fixes.
? New Config - The only time you really need to use the game's built in config is to set up your controls. There is a new config accessed via ff8_launcher.exe that allows for higher screen resolutions that match most modern computers. I was able to play this on my laptop at 1280 x 800, and it looked beautiful (better than the PSX version does on my TV) and ran without any troubles
read all the description
but i have to say that this release is by far the best for the pc so happy gaming

tommymcgee (2009-12-03)

this isn't working for me. i mount it with daemon and try to open it/run it and nothing happens, it just freezes. i have waited for like 10 minutes and nothing. am i missing something? i've never had any problems mounting things before

shawshankredemption (2009-12-03)

I have the same problem. I mount it but when I click the setup, nothing happens.. Is this fake?

shawshankredemption (2009-12-03)

I take back what I just said.. it just started installing.. I'll let you guys know if it works alright.

 djDEVASTATE2009 (2009-12-03)

Some other things to note
? ALWAYS run the game from ff8_launcher.exe. AWAYS.

 djDEVASTATE2009 (2009-12-03)

also try burning image to dvd if you have trouble mounting it but guys it does work i dont upload fake or none working games

tommymcgee (2009-12-03)

yeah it worked for me, it just took like 20 minutes. most likely because of my antivirus i guess, but game works and runs perfectly. thanks!

LiamH123 (2009-12-03)

what are the differences in this game to the original?

cloud2819 (2009-12-04)

downloaded and isntalled great but everytime i get to a certain part it will crash
i launch from the one u did and no matter what setting i do it crashes at the same part everytime
right as siefer walks in the room when he is named squadleader for the seed field exam

SterKoop (2009-12-05)

Hey! great game and works well. althou gives a virus alike problem. Somehow the "on the fly cd-emulation" goes on with startup and when you press some of the designated keycombinations eg. Ctrl+Alt+2 it'll runs the cdswap emulation. Couldn't find solution for this yet. Pretty pissed of cuz cant write email, have to copy paste the "at" mark all the time.

Apalala (2009-12-06)

Great torrent. I can't get the on the fly emulation to work though. Any way around this?

shawshankredemption (2009-12-07)

The game works but it does freeze up from time to time and always on the same locations in the game. That sucks but you can play further after a while. Now I've come to disc 2 but I don't know how to.. the game keeps telling me it is the wrong disc.. :s someone please help..

Reanky (2009-12-08)

For those who can't switch disks via the hotkeys: Go to the installation folder then open the folder named CDx. Copy the files in the CDx folder to the main install folder. When you need to switch disks just minimize FF8 (via ctrl alt del), run the corresponding CD#.bat. Open FF8 back up and just push the select button.

 djDEVASTATE2009 (2009-12-08)

thanks for helping peeps out Reanky

shawshankredemption (2009-12-08)

Thanks for helping but it still doesn't work.. :s I can't open the cd2.bat file..

Reanky (2009-12-09)

Ok, if you still can't get the disks to switch, try this: When the game asks for another disk. Minimize the game and go to the folder you installed FF8 into (has the FF8_launcher.exe and so on). There is a file named JUST "DISK1". Rename the file to DISK#. So if you need disk 2 then rename the file to DISK2. Then just maximize FF8 and continue. This method has worked for me on two different computers. Good luck.

shawshankredemption (2009-12-09)

Yes, it works! :D thank you so much Reanky, you rock!^^

Nokutisu (2009-12-14)

How do you get the In Game Commands to work?
I've been smashing the buttons for an hour now ><

Buky92 (2009-12-14)

Please help! I have sound effects but absolutley no music!

SterKoop (2009-12-19)

Hey! i still have not been able to disable the SO CALLED " on the fly cd- emulation" plz help and tell me how to disable it. Or just tell me how to disable the hotkeys. everything works fine otherwise.

KillaKidB (2009-12-21)

This Better fakkin work lol this is my 4th attempt at finding a working FF8 torrent all the other have been fake or they dont work on my pc vista 64-bit but if you guys read this plz continue to upload at unlim speed if you can afford to and ty For the Game DJDavastate

Sampaaa (2009-12-28)

Why do I load it and it plays cycle of end credits? Please help!!

Naygath (2010-12-15)

IMPORTANT:
all you who have problems with altgr+1,2,3 etc. (cant type "@" after installing this game) right click the ff8 shortcuts on windows start menu and select properties, after that you will know how to fix the problem... i spend 30 mins searching this info and now that i found how to fix this problem i thought i should share it with you all. -Naygath

Horadrim (2011-03-28)

In-game buttons problem.
How to fix it?

lewkadook (2011-04-13)

Can we get a few seeds on this please?

nongam (2012-03-14)

Please seed, this goes as slow as god knows what, and it's my last chance to play this awesome game's second disk.

nongam (2012-03-15)

cmon dudes, stuck at 42.6 percent