Which version of chrono trigger should I play?

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#1 painguy1
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I've been thinking of going back and playing alot of old games that I didn't play when I was younger. I have a Super Nintendo, but I got it a bit after the N64 was released. The 1st game on my list to play is chrono trigger. Should I play the SNES version, PS1 version or the DS version? I wouldnt mind seeing the little animations/cutscenese in the PS1 version.

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#2 GreySeal9
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If you own a Wii, get it on the Virtual Console. I'm pretty sure it's the cheapest version.

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#3 painguy1
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If you own a Wii, get it on the Virtual Console. I'm pretty sure it's the cheapest version.

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I have a gamestore called gamedude close to where I live, and they have a few copies for about $20. Money is not an issue :P

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#4 GreySeal9
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[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

If you own a Wii, get it on the Virtual Console. I'm pretty sure it's the cheapest version.

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I have a gamestore called gamedude close to where I live, and they have a few copies for about $20. Money is not an issue :P

Then I would probably pick up the SNES version to play it as it originally was made. The anime cutscenes in the PS1 version are nice, but I heard the PS1 has load times and I wouldn't want load times in my Chrono Trigger.

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#5 Shenmue_Jehuty
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Hands down the PS version. Not only do you get to play it on a TV (the way it was meant to be played), but you get the added bonus of Final Fantasy IV that comes with it. I know some people complain about the load times and issues with the sound, but honestly it's not bad enough to warrant the purchase of the SNES version. Probably the biggest factor to me is the $10 average pricetag vs the $60 pricetage on the SNES, and that's for the cart only mind you.

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#6 DiceofSpades
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Hands down the PS version. Not only do you get to play it on a TV (the way it was meant to be played), but you get the added bonus of Final Fantasy IV that comes with it. I know some people complain about the load times and issues with the sound, but honestly it's not bad enough to warrant the purchase of the SNES version. Probably the biggest factor to me is the $10 average pricetag vs the $60 pricetage on the SNES, and that's for the cart only mind you.

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Wait, can't you play the SNES version on a TV?
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#7 Shenmue_Jehuty
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[QUOTE="Shenmue_Jehuty"]

Hands down the PS version. Not only do you get to play it on a TV (the way it was meant to be played), but you get the added bonus of Final Fantasy IV that comes with it. I know some people complain about the load times and issues with the sound, but honestly it's not bad enough to warrant the purchase of the SNES version. Probably the biggest factor to me is the $10 average pricetag vs the $60 pricetage on the SNES, and that's for the cart only mind you.

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Wait, can't you play the SNES version on a TV?

lol yes, but you'll pay for it :p. I was referring to the DS version.

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[QUOTE="DiceofSpades"][QUOTE="Shenmue_Jehuty"]

Hands down the PS version. Not only do you get to play it on a TV (the way it was meant to be played), but you get the added bonus of Final Fantasy IV that comes with it. I know some people complain about the load times and issues with the sound, but honestly it's not bad enough to warrant the purchase of the SNES version. Probably the biggest factor to me is the $10 average pricetag vs the $60 pricetage on the SNES, and that's for the cart only mind you.

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Wait, can't you play the SNES version on a TV?

lol yes, but you'll pay for it :p. I was referring to the DS version.

piggy backing off your comment the DS version has like 6 extra endings? maybe more and other side quests. but im pretty sure it doesnt have the anime cutscenes if thats what you really want
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piggy backing off your comment the DS version has like 6 extra endings? maybe more and other side quests. but im pretty sure it doesnt have the anime cutscenes if thats what you really wantDjmaster214
The DS version includes the anime cutscenes and one new ending. It has two new side dungeons (one required for the new ending added to that version and the other containing some of the most annoying fetch quests I've come across in a RPG).

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#10 deactivated-57ad0e5285d73
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Get the snes. DS the screen is too small, and Playstation has loading.
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#11 painguy1
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Snes it is then. I guess ill watch the cutscenes online after I finish the game.

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#12 Djmaster214
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[QUOTE="Djmaster214"] piggy backing off your comment the DS version has like 6 extra endings? maybe more and other side quests. but im pretty sure it doesnt have the anime cutscenes if thats what you really wantTheLoneMortal

The DS version includes the anime cutscenes and one new ending. It has two new side dungeons (one required for the new ending added to that version and the other containing some of the most annoying fetch quests I've come across in a RPG).

ah thanks for correcting me i wasnt too sure and was too lazy to search it XD
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Hands down the PS version. Not only do you get to play it on a TV (the way it was meant to be played), but you get the added bonus of Final Fantasy IV that comes with it. I know some people complain about the load times and issues with the sound, but honestly it's not bad enough to warrant the purchase of the SNES version. Probably the biggest factor to me is the $10 average pricetag vs the $60 pricetage on the SNES, and that's for the cart only mind you.

Shenmue_Jehuty

And if you play the PS1 version on a PS2, you can enable the "Fast Disc Speed" option and it shaves off a few seconds of loading. It really makes a difference.

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#14 Megavideogamer
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If you have a Super Nintendo see if you can get the actual cartridge. It is about $70.00 which is about what the game would have cost when it was released. Which is cheaper than buying a Wii $100.00 and Wii points card $20.00

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#15 Ilovegames1992
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I'm doing the same thing when i get a stream of money coming in.

Thinking about getting them as they were originally made.

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#16 MonkeySpot
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I think the DS version is my all-time favorite version of the game - None of the PS1 hiccups, none of the hardware or resolution issues inherent with the older consoles. If you can find it, and have a DS, I HIGHLY suggest going that route. ChronoT, in a PORTABLE... What more could one need? Life is GOOD!

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#17 Cloud_765
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DS version is fine, it shouldn't be more than 10 bucks used and it has all the bonuses you might wanna check out.
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I'm one of those nitpickers that couldnt stand the changed music and god awful anime scenes of the DS version. i'd go with the original.
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I'm one of those nitpickers that couldnt stand the changed music and god awful anime scenes of the DS version. i'd go with the original.Allicrombie

Played both the PSX and (briefly) the DS version. I dunno about the music but I recall the DS game being a port of the PSX version. The anime cutscenes were the same. Except maybe the additional ending, if it had a cut-scene.

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I'm one of those nitpickers that couldnt stand the changed music and god awful anime scenes of the DS version. i'd go with the original.Allicrombie
Fortunately you can turn off the cutscenes as you play, but the music and sound effects will always be the best in the SNES version. Though, one nice thing about the DS content is that they found a way to use some of the unused music in a few of the new areas.
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#21 Legend002
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I would recommend the DS version, but only if you plan to use a pair of headphones. The portability aspect is just so damn convenient.

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#22 Meta-Gnostic
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Play the VC or SNES version first. Then years from now (so it's somewhat fresh experience again) play the PS1 or DS version that has the additions.
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1. Snes Version 2. DS version 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 .8 .9 10. 11. PS1 Version In that order
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#24 etmaul
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I prefer the SNES version. Then again, I had it for the DS and that worked well. Now, I own it for iOS and the touch controls worth quite as well. Thus, big screen is best, I'd go with the $8 Wii VC version.
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#25 Lost-to-Apathy
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Get the Snes version. But then play the PC version with awesome graphical enhancements.

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#26 GreekGameManiac
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That iOS version.

Lol.

Nah,i'd say the DS version.

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#27 Blueresident87
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If money is no issue as you say, get the SNES version.

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The SNES version, that's the only one I played :P

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#29 CaptainGamespot
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I played chrono on SNES, get it on that if you can.
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#30 Meta-Gnostic
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I played it on Snes & VC. There is no difference except that the VC can have 1 save - save the game at anytime. Since SNES batteries in controllers are dead or close to it I would get the VC version if you were choosing between those two, unless you want to buy it for SNES hoping it will go up in value or are a collector.

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#31 Aero5555
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Play the original then YouTube the anime cutscenes. Honestly, the PSX loading times were a pain even back when the port was brand-new. Doesn't add much if anything.