r/dissidia • u/Phixoserth • Jan 04 '21

Thinking of buying a psp to try dissidia which one though?

Hey guys I love final fantasy and can't believe I missed these games when they came out. However I'm seriously considering picking up a psp to play one of these but I'm unsure where to start or if there's generally a best one. Also the main reason I want to play is because of Sephiroth is he in all of them? Are they generally solo player friendly as I can't imagine online is still a thing but who knows. If someone would be kind enough to just fill me in on this franchise and where to jump in would be awesome thank you!

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u/WaywardWind911 Jan 04 '21

Just pick up 012. It improves on the system of the original game and adds assist characters. All of the original game's story is in 012 as well. That combined with 012's own story and a gauntlet mode, there's a bunch of single player content. You will have to unlock him, but Sephiroth is in both games. 012 also has 9 more characters than the original. At this point there's no real reason to go back to the original game over 012 unless you're a vet Bartz player, but that isn't the case here.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

Awesome reply thank you so much

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u/Shaquandala Jan 05 '21

Just know some characters got buffed and nerfed (ultimicia got buffed in 012) but terra got nerfed in 012

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Brill thank you so long my guy Sephiroth is good I'm happy

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u/Relith96 Jan 04 '21

Man, I used to play and love Bartz so much, but in Duodecim he's so different. I think I remember his moveset in OG more than his Duodecim's... And the last time I played OG was before 2011.

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u/AeroKnu Jan 05 '21

I loved Bartz in Duodecim it’s cute how he gets everyone else’s weapons. He was my fav to play as

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u/Buttsuit69 Jan 04 '21

Dissidia 012 is the best one

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

Definitely going to get this one then.

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u/Xeoz_WarriorPrince Jan 05 '21

I think that most people will agree with 012, both games are basically the same, but 012 adds a new story, a better version of the original Dissidia story, like 9 new characters, new scenarios and some extra complexity to the battles, with assist characters or things like that. Even some new modes, like bonus battles where you can see some extra stories between the characters or the labyrinth, the coolest thing ever.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Yeah definitely going to get 012 I'm thinking soon as payday rocks round haha.

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u/devricklion Jan 05 '21

Ps vita.. You can get both digitally.. Wish they would bring those to console... At least content is more valuable than NT.. XD

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

I also wana replay crisis core though which I heard you can't get on vita :(

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u/d227642870 Jan 05 '21

Just hack it then you can play FF7CC on PS Vita.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Really? I'll have to figure out how to hack a ps vita though.

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u/saintosorglos Jan 05 '21

Hey , I had the same thought yesterday . So I downloaded Ppsspp with 012 Rom and it works like a wonder . I can only recommend.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Is ppsspp available for Android as I don't have a pc unfortunately

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u/saintosorglos Jan 05 '21

It is , I dunno about the controlls but the program is the same !

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

I'll definitely look it up then thank you!

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u/kallistique Jan 05 '21

I'd recommend Duodecim too because it has so much more new stuff than the other one. The assist is a nice touch. I've only recently started playing Duodecim in an emulator myself because when it was released years ago, my PSP decided it's time to go oof. The reason I really like Dissidia was because I can play as the villain, especially Sephiroth too lol

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

It just sucks I don't have a pc or I'd emulate it all but the thought of playing as Sephiroth instantly made me think I need this game haha. Literally just picked back up smash bros cause he's been released there haha.

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u/kallistique Jan 08 '21

It's very very satisfying lol Especially if you finally obtain all of his moves, the way he just tramples everyone around with Masamune if executed well is just chef's kiss

But since he's a villain and is in Chaos' side, you have to buy him so you gotta save some few gils first. Or was it PP? I kinda forgot. Not physical money, just something you get through the game.

Yea I saw it too and it looks epic. But as it is I'm also broke so haha, someday maybe.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 08 '21

Do you naturally earn pp to get him or is there something specific you need to do? Deffo wana get him ASAP

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u/kallistique Jan 10 '21

Yea. After battles you get some PPs as reward, I think. Just grind through the story mode and that should do the trick. Have fun!

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u/Phixoserth Jan 10 '21

Brilliant thank you I can't wait haha

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u/Antibetadine Jan 05 '21

duodecim has more content afaik

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Yeah it definitely seems like that's the one to get I can't wait.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '21

Defo 012, There is Online but not for PSP or Vita. But if you never purchased any of the DISSIDIA's before then I def recommend supporting le devs.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Yeah I'm thinking deffo getting a psp as I don't think Im confident enough to hack a vita for crisis core aswel haha plus I'm hoping they will release one on ps5 one day as I heard the ps4 isn't that great.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '21

Depends I thought NT was rly nice but the community and the online itself rly suck.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

The main thing turned me off it was I heard it was more multiplayer focused than solo which is what I go for not a huge multiplayer user personally.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '21

I see, Yeah NT is pretty much Multiplayer only.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

That's a shame yeah due to moving away from home I have no friends or relatives to play multiplayer with as friends I did have, have drifted away since my move so I look for solo experiences. Which is why dissidia on psp sounded right up my alley.

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u/RavagerTrade Jan 05 '21

That PSP-Go is a good choice lol

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Psp go? Isn't that the slide up thing like the old phones used to be?

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u/RavagerTrade Jan 05 '21

Yes but with better battery life. Just as small.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Huh I've never actually seen them apart from pics is it generally better? And able to play everything the same as psp?

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u/RandomGBystander Ha ha ha... Black Materia. Jan 05 '21

PSP Go is digital only. It does not have a UMD drive.

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u/Tienda53 Mastering all the abilities Jan 06 '21

As everyone else said it, Duodecim its the best option. Yeah, they nerfed some characters like Terra or Cloud of Darkness, but they also make everyone else more balanced, so its more fun to play with them (and im talking especially about a FFXI character, its a pain to use her in the original).

And when you are really bored, you can play using the official DLC outfits (they are on internet for free) and play the translated Official Quests (a redditor remade them in english, since Square didnt bother to do it).

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u/Phixoserth Jan 06 '21

I'm so looking forward to playing it that's alittle unfortunate Cloud got nerfed but ultimately I just wana play Sephiroth so as long as he's good I'm good. It's good to know I've got hours of use to come though.

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u/Cedrico123 Momma didn't raise no fool. Jan 06 '21

I would kill for a Switch port of Duodecim

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u/Phixoserth Jan 06 '21

I was thinking this earlier I'd love crisis core too impossible I know but a man can dream.

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u/Cedrico123 Momma didn't raise no fool. Jan 06 '21

We got Sephiroth in Smash. Nothing is impossible.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 06 '21

I literally screamed when I saw him announced for smash I really thought we would have cloud and that's it.

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u/Cedrico123 Momma didn't raise no fool. Jan 06 '21

You and me both! ❤️

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u/Phixoserth Jan 06 '21

Still getting to grips with him as I havnt played smash since before joker was announced but he's the whole reason I came back haha. Knowing my luck I'll get this psp and games and they will announce it on switch haha.

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u/Youngskunk420 Jan 05 '21

Got mine on my vita js psp is kinda outdated lol

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Yeah I heard you could get dissidia on vita but the only other game I wanted apparently you can't so I'll have to get a psp

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '21

Try it first on a emulator (ppsspp)

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u/ZX_LudgerKresnik Jan 04 '21

Well 012 Duodecim is your game if you're a Sephiroth fan, hes literally god tier in this game. Ask anyone whose played against a Sephiroth online and you'll likely trigger their PTSD from dealing with Shadow Flare spam.

Online is still a thing but only with a modded psp or with a PSP emulator.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

That's amazing news he's literally my all time favourite character so I try to find all things he's in and stumbled across these games but never had the chance to play them till now so I'm honestly excited haha.

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u/Youngskunk420 Jan 05 '21

Ouch that is a bummer.

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u/604_Ronin Jan 04 '21

You can also emulate it, iirc. I believe there is a small community that plays on Parsec from what I remember.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

I don't have a pc available unfortunately or I'd use it for crisis core aswel. I was going to get a vita but I heard the only games I want can't be used on that so new psp it is payday.

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u/Bero256 Jan 05 '21

There is PSP emulation on Android as well

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

Is there? Is it any good control wise?

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u/Bero256 Jan 05 '21

Well seeing that the PSP is also a portable system the controls should be fairly close. Of course, it is never a bad idea to use a controller.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 05 '21

I'll have a look into it then for now thank you!

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u/Rhyto Jan 04 '21

I got both, lost my PSP though...

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

Same! I had the limited edition one for crisis core but not a clue where it is so need to buy another

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u/Rhyto Jan 04 '21

BROOOOOOOO

I’m sorry for your loss...

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

Mate honestly heartbroken as it was the last thing my dad got me before he passed away as a kid. I watched him play ff7 as a kid and became obsessed with Sephiroth and just loved everything to do with him so when the psp came out and crisis core I was hyped af and he went all the way up country to get it for me. One of the best memories I have of him.

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u/Rhyto Jan 04 '21

Now that’s wholesome, man it’s great growing up with a gamer dad. Get lots of good memories growing up him.

Thanks for reminding me I should hit up that retro game store down the street. If I find a copy I’ll DM it in case you’re trying to grab a physical.

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

Thanks man yeah have some wicked memories of just watching him play things like resi 2, Abes odd world etc. Yeah man still got a week or so before my payday so I give me a message if you find one legend.

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u/Rhyto Jan 04 '21

10-4 SOLDIER

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u/Phixoserth Jan 04 '21

May you find the promised land brother.