When Chrono Trigger comes out

[Son of Welcome]

Basically, Chrono Trigger is the second greatest RPG game I've ever played (Next to FFVI). Does anyone know when it'll be released to VC?

[Veszerin]

Secret of Mana is also pretty good, as is Final Fantasy Tactics and Xenogears.

But no. I don't think anyone does

["L"]

Will this get a Pal Release?

I can't remember if VC was region free or not.

[enjoievan]

It's my favorite game, but I'm not aching for it to come out, as my cartridge still works

[Son of Welcome]

Crap. :cry:

[tylo5]

Is it for sure coming? I thought it probably wasn't coming out.

[Veszerin]

Act Raiser came out.

[hippiecrite]

This is one of those games I can see Square-Enix porting to GBS or remaking on the DS. They seem to be remake crazy as of late and would most likely rather charge $29.99 for this game rather than $8.00. I'm sure we'll see stuff from them on the VC but it will probably be the lesser known games like Rad Racer and Soul Blazer.

[Dan]

I was surprised that this game wasn't re-released for GBA like the other Final Fantasy titles were...

[Veszerin]

Square - Enix said that they would support the Virtual Console and provide titles.

[kelvingreen]

Indeed, but they haven't been particularly quick with their releases so far.

[thunderhawk11]

Originally Posted by tylo5

Is it for sure coming? I thought it probably wasn't coming out.

It won't be released on the VC - it's just been released on the DS.

[hansolo350]

Originally Posted by thunderhawk11

It won't be released on the VC - it's just been released on the DS.

Welcome to the forums, but there is no need to bump a thread that hasn't had activity in two years. Anyway, a count point is that Final Fantasy IV is coming to the VC sometime this year even though it was released on the DS a year ago. We could very well see Chrono Trigger on the VC next year, but of course this is all just speculation. I hope you enjoy your stay at the forums.

[RetroNL]

So we will also be getting Kirby Fun Pak / Superstar ! !

[hippiecrite]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

Anyway, a count point is that Final Fantasy IV is coming to the VC sometime this year even though it was released on the DS a year ago.

The difference between Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger on the DS is that FFIV was completely remade and Trigger is just a port with a better translation and two bonus dungeons. FFIV on the SNES is different enough in the way that SMB on the NES is different than the version included in Super Mario All-Stars.

It's more likely now that it could be released on the VC but I'd wait and see if they release the NES Dragon Quest games before anticipating Chrono Trigger.

[hansolo350]

Originally Posted by hippiecrite

The difference between Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger on the DS is that FFIV was completely remade and Trigger is just a port with a better translation and two bonus dungeons. FFIV on the SNES is different enough in the way that SMB on the NES is different than the version included in Super Mario All-Stars.

It's more likely now that it could be released on the VC but I'd wait and see if they release the NES Dragon Quest games before anticipating Chrono Trigger.

Since FF4 DS was a complete remake that had money and effert put into it wouldn't that mean they wouldn't put it on the VC? Since they are putting FF4 onto the VC doesn't that mean Chrono Trigger is even more likely since it was a simple port? Anyway, I don't care either way since I bought CTDS last week. I would love to see Dragon Warrior/Quest on the VC too.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

Since FF4 DS was a complete remake that had money and effert put into it wouldn't that mean they wouldn't put it on the VC? Since they are putting FF4 onto the VC doesn't that mean Chrono Trigger is even more likely since it was a simple port? Anyway, I don't care either way since I bought CTDS last week. I would love to see Dragon Warrior/Quest on the VC too.

No, I'd say they'd be worried about CT on VC cutting into the DS's version's profits, since the games are basically the same. Why spend $40 when you could spend $8? But the VC and DS versions of FFIV are completely different, so it's not a simple matter of just getting the VC version to save money, since folks who do that are missing out on a completely different game. Most FF fans would get both VC and DS versions of FFIV anyway.

[Kurachi]

i think it might come to VC when they dont get enough money from DS version
so IF it gets on VC, we have to wait long time

[digiki]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

I would love to see Dragon Warrior/Quest on the VC too.

How would they go about naming these and FFIV? Are they going with the titles they were released with, or is FFIV staying FFIV?

(I assume the Dragon Quest games would follow suit, were they to show up)

[hippiecrite]

Originally Posted by digiki

How would they go about naming these and FFIV? Are they going with the titles they were released with, or is FFIV staying FFIV?

(I assume the Dragon Quest games would follow suit, were they to show up)

It's up to Square-Enix if they want to update the title screens or not. Making changes to the ROMs on the VC is not unprecedented so if Square-Enix wanted to they could certainly change the title screen. My guess though is that they'll leave them as they are.

[hansolo350]

Originally Posted by digiki

How would they go about naming these and FFIV? Are they going with the titles they were released with, or is FFIV staying FFIV?

(I assume the Dragon Quest games would follow suit, were they to show up)

My guess is they will change the name in the Shop Channel but the in game title will be unchanged, just like MERCS.

[slangman]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

i think it might come to VC when they dont get enough money from DS version
so IF it gets on VC, we have to wait long time

I am sure the DS version made loads of profit. It is Square-Enix after all. Theres defontly a good chance of Chrono Trigger coming to the VC, it's just a matter of waiting for a long time.

[Refa]

Originally Posted by Son of Welcome

Basically, Chrono Trigger is the second greatest RPG game I've ever played (Next to FFVI). Does anyone know when it'll be released to VC?

Yes (read below)

Originally Posted by Veszerin

Secret of Mana is also pretty good, as is Final Fantasy Tactics and Xenogears.

But no. I don't think anyone does

I do..It'll be released 2000 never.

Originally Posted by hansolo350

Since FF4 DS was a complete remake that had money and effert put into it wouldn't that mean they wouldn't put it on the VC? Since they are putting FF4 onto the VC doesn't that mean Chrono Trigger is even more likely since it was a simple port? Anyway, I don't care either way since I bought CTDS last week. I would love to see Dragon Warrior/Quest on the VC too.

No, it's less likely because people would just buy the $8 game. the old NES Dragon Warriors look god awful (literally, I mean graphically). I'll stick with the DS makes, thanks.

Originally Posted by hansolo350

Welcome to the forums, but there is no need to bump a thread that hasn't had activity in two years. Anyway, a count point is that Final Fantasy IV is coming to the VC sometime this year even though it was released on the DS a year ago. We could very well see Chrono Trigger on the VC next year, but of course this is all just speculation. I hope you enjoy your stay at the forums.

FFIV DS is a remake. Chrono Trigger DS is a port with extras.

Originally Posted by slangman

I am sure the DS version made loads of profit. It is Square-Enix after all. Theres definetely a good chance of Chrono Trigger coming to the VC, it's just a matter of waiting for a long time.

A long time is in infinite? We're not getting a Chrono Trigger port, and chances are more likely Square will port it to another platform and charge full price.

[Mickeymac]

Probably in another year or 3.

Originally Posted by Refa

No, it's less likely because people would just buy the $8 game. the old NES Dragon Warriors look god awful (literally, I mean graphically). I'll stick with the DS makes, thanks.

They played G-dawful, too. Yeah, just stick with the remakes - I hate this series, but even I have to agree that their remakes are a thousand times better than their NES counterparts.

[Kurachi]

Originally Posted by Refa

A long time is in infinite? We're not getting a Chrono Trigger port, and chances are more likely Square will port it to another platform and charge full price.

who says that they will continue making ports of CT?
maybe they will make bigger,better and different story in CT, for a brand new game, cuz i dont think they make more profit each port, i think it'll be less by every port
people wont keep buying the same game
nintendo luckily goes with the time, the bigger and more advanced the games are, the more profit they make
in other words, i think they wont take a risk to lose money by making an old ported game again and again, but instead of that making money of the old one, with VC release
and in future a CT game with more features, like a new story (like WW FFIV)

[Refa]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

who says that they will continue making ports of CT?
maybe they will make bigger,better and different story in CT, for a brand new game, cuz i dont think they make more profit each port, i think it'll be less by every port
people wont keep buying the same game
nintendo luckily goes with the time, the bigger and more advanced the games are, the more profit they make
in other words, i think they wont take a risk to lose money by making an old ported game again and again, but instead of that making money of the old one, with VC release
and in future a CT game with more features, like a new story (like WW FFIV)

That would be a new game altogether. And they will still port Chrono Trigger because that's what they've been doing with Final Fantasy and all of their more popular games. Even if they make a new Chrono Trigger, they'll still port this one, and they'll still make a hell of a lot of money from that port.

[Mickeymac]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

who says that they will continue making ports of CT?
maybe they will make bigger,better and different story in CT, for a brand new game...

They already did that with Chrono Cross, and everybody hated it, remember?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by Mickeymac

They already did that with Chrono Cross, and everybody hated it, remember?

Nope.

[Mr. Cheez]

Originally Posted by Mickeymac

They already did that with Chrono Cross, and everybody hated it, remember?

Actually, a lot of people loved it...

Chrono Trigger's not coming to VC. Simple as that. Why would Suenix release one of their most sought-after games for $8 when they can tweak it slightly and make people pay $30 for it?

[Mickeymac]

Originally Posted by Mr. Cheez

Actually, a lot of people loved it...

Really? Then hows come I've heard nothing but bad things about it?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by Mr. Cheez

Chrono Trigger's not coming to VC. Simple as that. Why would Suenix release one of their most sought-after games for $8 when they can tweak it slightly and make people pay $30 for it?

It's not coming any time soon, that's for sure. But I wouldn't write it off entirely. It's very possible that they'll wait for a couple years and then toss it on there when the DS port isn't making as much money anymore. It still doesn't seem likely to me, but it's possible. The more markets they get it into, the more profit potential, right? As long as they don't step on their own toes. Folks looking for it to come out soon are in for major disappointment or a big-time patience workout, though.

Originally Posted by Mickeymac

Really? Then hows come I've heard nothing but bad things about it?

Good question. It's a pretty great game. I think most of the people who wrote bad things about it mainly didn't like it in comparison to Chrono Trigger, which means they had false expectations of Bonesaw-like proportions for it.

[Kurachi]

Originally Posted by Refa

That would be a new game altogether. And they will still port Chrono Trigger because that's what they've been doing with Final Fantasy and all of their more popular games. Even if they make a new Chrono Trigger, they'll still port this one, and they'll still make a hell of a lot of money from that port.

why the hell should... no, WILL they port 1 game a million times if they can make good money of a new one
i dunno why you say they will, cuz you dont know what nintendo will do with it in future
proof it about a year and a half, then it might not sell good anymore on DS, and we'll see

also to everyone tellin me they only make ports:
unless you are 1 from nintendo or have proof enough, dont try to tell me it never gets to VC

thing is, nintendo might say no, but after a while they changed their minds, that also can happen at nintendo, but not much people here believe that... too bad, but those from nintendo still are humans too, who can change their minds and stuff

[hansolo350]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

It's not coming any time soon, that's for sure. But I wouldn't write it off entirely. It's very possible that they'll wait for a couple years and then toss it on there when the DS port isn't making as much money anymore. It still doesn't seem likely to me, but it's possible. The more markets they get it into, the more profit potential, right? As long as they don't step on their own toes. Folks looking for it to come out soon are in for major disappointment or a big-time patience workout, though.



Good question. It's a pretty great game. I think most of the people who wrote bad things about it mainly didn't like it in comparison to Chrono Trigger, which means they had false expectations of Bonesaw-like proportions for it.

This is exactly what I was saying in the first place. I don't really see why there is such an argument about this. Anyway, the reason why it seems like Chrono Cross only gets hate is because the minority is usually the loudest.

[Refa]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

why the hell should... no, WILL they port 1 game a million times if they can make good money of a new one
i dunno why you say they will, cuz you dont know what nintendo will do with it in future
proof it about a year and a half, then it might not sell good anymore on DS, and we'll see

also to everyone tellin me they only make ports:
unless you are 1 from nintendo or have proof enough, dont try to tell me it never gets to VC

thing is, nintendo might say no, but after a while they changed their minds, that also can happen at nintendo, but not much people here believe that... too bad, but those from nintendo still are humans too, who can change their minds and stuff

Don't try to tell ME it will get on VC unless it gets announced. I can remain as skeptical as I want until there is some kind of announcement from Square. Chrono Trigger on VC is mostly about Square, not Nintendo, because I'm sure the second Square wants Chrono Trigger on VC, Nintendo will say yes.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

why the hell should... no, WILL they port 1 game a million times if they can make good money of a new one

Because porting a game is easy and cheap, but making a new one is expensive and hard.

Originally Posted by Kurachi

you dont know what nintendo will do... nintendo might say no... that also can happen at nintendo... those from nintendo still are humans...

You mean Square Enix.

[PoisonRamune]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

You mean Square Enix.

He meant Nintendo, as well all know Square-Enix is run by cryptozoological animals such as: moogles, slimes, and chocobos.

[Kurachi]

Originally Posted by Refa

Don't try to tell ME it will get on VC unless it gets announced. I can remain as skeptical as I want until there is some kind of announcement from Square. Chrono Trigger on VC is mostly about Square, not Nintendo, because I'm sure the second Square wants Chrono Trigger on VC, Nintendo will say yes.

i never said that they will release unless they say they dont
i only said there's a chance, plz first read, then comment

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

Because porting a game is easy and cheap, but making a new one is expensive and hard.



You mean Square Enix.

nintendo in the end is the one who says which games will go to VC
even if they would get permission to release all games they had on their consoles, they still decide which go on VC and which wont

also, the more ports of a same game, the less they sell, sounds logical
and new games make more money

anyway, you people think CT only will get ports, but in reality, nintendo and square enix know what'll happen, and they always can change their minds

some here should try and think the way others do to understand, thats how i reply, first see what the others mean, then say what i think of it, not just 2nd part only

anyway, with us not being in either nintendo or square enix, we should wait and see what happens

what i'd like to see is, CT on VC once they dont sell enough of the port(s) anymore, then wait until they got enough from VC and then continue making a port, IF they want to, on next nintendo console

but dont think they only make ports which wont sell enough anymore after too many ports, people wont stay buying the same ports

well, my post is done here, glad that none of the people who think they know nintendo are from nintendo

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

nintendo in the end is the one who says which games will go to VC
even if they would get permission to release all games they had on their consoles, they still decide which go on VC and which wont

Nintendo have a huge rock-hard boner in their pants about Chrono Trigger. As soon as Square Enix will let them have it, they'll release it with fanfare.

[Tides of Chaos]

Originally Posted by Kurachi

but dont think they only make ports which wont sell enough anymore after too many ports, people wont stay buying the same ports

We're talking about Square Enix and Nintendo here, the people who release ports of games more than anyone else. There have been countless ports of the various Final Fantasy and Mario Bros. titles out there that it's ridiculous and yet people keep buying them. If Squeenix has the ability to rerelease Chrono Trigger in the future (again) then I'm sure they will take that opportunity.

[Kurachi]

Originally Posted by Tides of Chaos

We're talking about Square Enix and Nintendo here, the people who release ports of games more than anyone else. There have been countless ports of the various Final Fantasy and Mario Bros. titles out there that it's ridiculous and yet people keep buying them. If Squeenix has the ability to rerelease Chrono Trigger in the future (again) then I'm sure they will take that opportunity.

games get old, and not just retro, but also in minds, people wont keep buying the same games
its the same as VC, most people wont re-buy them if there will be a new nintendo console with VC and same games, and those who do, also wont keep doing that

alot of ports is ok, but alot of ports of the same games isnt ok, not when they bought the exact same game twice already

before anyone starts about pokemon, its not the same, those have more features and pokemon and skills.

lets say there is a chance, and dont say "it wont" cuz none of us can look through the future or know what nintendo will do yet

porting is cheap, but becomes expensive if noone buys it anymore, or not enough people buy it

lets see what nintendo says, wants and does, THEN its official wether they release it on VC or not... same with square enix... the combination of them that is

if 1 says no, its no, whether its put it on VC or port it again