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> Then again, I've never played any of the FF#'s including the famous FF7 and the newer FF10-13. What exactly makes these games fun in the first place? Still trying to figure that point out lol.

I mean, what makes any game fun? Just gotta find what you get joy out of and look for games that suit your tastes. I grew up on Final Fantasy and loved the fantastical stories wrapped up with fun and interesting casts of characters. There are some thematic things that carry over from one game to the next, but the numbered games don't connect to one another as sequels or whatever, so which games from the series you enjoy usually boils down to preference. Especially since the series basically reinvents itself with every new game.

>Oh and the good old rpg tropes of warriors and mages and archers was great too.

Normally I'd suggest picking up the FFX remaster that came out not too long ago and giving it a shot, because I just think it's the series' peak in character development and storytelling. But if the old school fighter/mage/thief trifecta more appeals to you, you might consider FF9 instead, which is my second favorite game in the series.

>Heard a lot about this, never played a persona title before. Can you give me the run down on why it's fun?

It's half Shin Megami Tensei (dark, demony fusing goodness) and half dating sim. You get the grindy micromanagement for half the game, and the other half is dedicated to attending school and getting to know your companions (and usually potentially dating one of them by the end of the game).

>because western rpgs 1. too much horror-religious-gothic-skulls-and-bones stuff (you know exactly what I'm talking about)

Depends on where you're looking. Mass Effect is a classic scifi space opera. Deus Ex and the most recent Shadowrun games are solidly cyberpunk. Fallout is post-apocalyptic.

>2. none of them have party systems

This is where you're going to have to dip more into CRPGs. Pillars of Eternity. The recent Tyrrany. I mentioned Shadowfall just above. It's definitely something I miss from most WRPGs though, I like the banter and depth of story granted from playing with party NPCs.

>except dragon age inquisition which I played and it sucks dick.

I'm not entirely sure what you hated about DAI since you didn't elaborate, but I do agree that the game was pretty lacking. If you liked the promise of DAI but didn't like the execution, you might go back and try Dragon Age: Origins. It's not perfect, but the game has a hell of a lot more soul than DAI does.

is a ps3 all you got? because paper mario is a pretty bright, cheery series, but it's nintendo only, obviously.

ff9 is on psn, and is a pretty happy game, for the most part. i think lunar: silver star story is on psn, too. kingdom hearts lets you play out disney movies, which is pretty happy, and the ps3 remake is $20 on amazon.

Assuming you have a PS3 or PS4, Birth By Sleep is in the Kingdom Hearts 2.5 collection.

They put Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Chain of Memories into the 1.5 collection for PS3.

Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix and Birth By Sleep Final Mix in 2.5 for PS3.

And then they did Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 together for PS4.

Sorry its so complicated.

But if you have a PS4 you can just buy

https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-1-5-2-5-ReMIX-PlayStation/dp/B01M32FMUL?crid=2320ZK85EO1N8&keywords=kingdom+hearts+1.5+and+2.5&qid=1536588714&sprefix=kingdom+hearts+&sr=8-1&ref=mp_s_a_1_1

This and have most of the games.

And then Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue(dont ask just go with it) has the rest.

https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-2-8-Final-Chapter-Prologue/dp/B015HAL2OA?crid=2320ZK85EO1N8&keywords=kingdom+hearts+1.5+and+2.5&qid=1536588714&sprefix=kingdom+hearts+&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

I'm assuming you haven't actually opened the limited edition of Disgaea 4.

The Disgaea D2 is not "standard" by any means. Those Nendoroid Petite figures come straight from Japan, box and all. There's also a real nice assortment of additional goods with the bonuses. If this was such a "standard" LE the price wouldn't have risen for Mugen Souls. On the other hand, that is still being sold for 99.99$ on NISA's Online Store so I also sorta have no idea why. Comparing it with most of NISA's previous LE, this not "standard".


For Disgaea D2:

• HARDCOVER artbook
  
• 2 nenderoid petite figures
  
• 5 collector art cards
  
• 2 disc original soundtrack in JEWEL CASE
  
• A considerably large limited edition box with exclusive box art
  
• HARDCOVER strategy guide
  
• Game
  
  Disgaea 4's Premium Edition was disappointing. Originally, the JP release contained a LE exclusive Fuuka Nendoroid Petite. What we got was a low quality figurine that was smaller and less impressive. Not just that but the original cost was around the standard price of games nowadays. The Premium Edition didn't contain much to begin with. Still loved it.
  
  For Disgaea 4:
  
  
• Softcover artbook
  
• Game
  
• A small box with exclusive box art
  
• A small figurine of fuuka, non-Good Smile edition.
  
  
  THIS is standard.

The original "Suikoden" is a famous novels about resistances (exaggerated historical facts) written in China over 500 years ago.

Konami's Suikoden is called "Gensou Suikoden" in Japan. Meaning "Fantastic Suikoden". It continues to maintain a strong respect for the original novel at the plot level. (108 members and their waterside castle, the mighty empire...)

If you challenge this project, please read the original novel once.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/7119016628

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804840954

I used to use my PS3 controller on PC, but I got tired of messing around with Better DS3 (the program to make the controller work).

These days, I tend to switch between controllers a lot, but this is probably my favorite. It feels like a PS3 controller, but is plug and play due to using Xbox controller drivers and the buttons are labeled properly, which I kind of need since switching between Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft layouts messes with my brain. I also like the Xbone controller quite a lot although I've noticed the analog sticks seem to have a slightly larger travel distance than other controllers, which makes my reaction time seem slower. Totally fine for most games, but I always swap to a different controller when playing something like Furi.

Sennheiser HD 598 SR - Open-Back. I'm guessing with the numbers you provided, those versions might be better quality. I know they are more expensive. I've had the 598's for a few years. Never had any problems whatsoever. Great quality and super comfortable to wear (especially for binge sessions). There is also a closed-back option if you want that instead.

This is a decent Upscaler for it's price:
https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Composite-S-Video-Converter-Upscaler/dp/B00GBB24NS

The best upscalers can cost upwardds of 300 dollars, but will have zero latency and accuratley reproduce every pixel including the CRT granularity. Most sprite art of the time took into consideration the natural crossover of the colors between the pixels in a CRT display, and reproducing this effect accuratley isn't really possible until you get a little bit past 4k resolution. Some upscalers provide a reasonable approximation at 1080p however.

Finding a copy of FF6 is more challenging, just google it and shop around. Reproduction sellers tend to come and go alot since it's usually a hobby more than a business. You might be able to get an original cartridge for less than a reproduction, but it's unlikely.
Alternatively you can also look into flash carts, or if you're more technically minded, making your own reproductions:
www.infiniteneslives.com

It's worth it to spring for a genuine SNES rather than one of the knockoffs, It should run somewhere between 60 and 100 USD depending on condition, whether or not it's refurbished, and shipping.

I strongly Recomend Emulation if your not already into retro gaming.

It should be a lot better than 1.0 has been. Much faster paced combat, with a focus on action oriented combat along the line of TERA and GW2 from what I understand. Though it could be a hotkey MMO from the looks of it, 1.0 has a lot of positional skills you need to use, so we'll probably end up with something halfway between WoW and GW2.

Then there's the lower graphics requirements to get in the game with a better engine that's more optimized than the current game. Completely reworkable UI, market wards + auction house, it just all looks a lot better. I don't play as much 1.0 as I used to, mostly to get my goobue mount before they removed it in the 1.23 patch :P

Amazon just listed 2.0 for the PS3 at $40, so... If you don't have a PC that can run it you can grab it for the PS3 at that price (or grab the deeply discounted $15.89 PC download and just wait until 2.0 drops to register. 1.0 > 2.0 upgrade is free for all PC players.).

Edit: Can't forget to mention they finally added jumping :P

Best turn-based JRPGs for the PS2 - Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Its been years since I first played either of them... but the story was excellent enough to stay with me. While both are pretty scary games, both of them are pretty funny at the same time. Seriously, I can't praise this series enough. Its a shame they had to live in the shadow of FFX.

Actually it is not appropriately titled then.

It would be more like:

"Recommended Final Fantasy title for a virgin of the series who also happens to be a virgin in real life? (PS Vita)"

"For a virgin, Recommended Final Fantasy title for a virgin of the series? (PS Vita)"

"Hello! Virgin here! Recommended Final Fantasy title for a virgin of the series? (PS Vita)"

etc.

Because you see, virgin of the series means, in the context of the post, that the OP has never played a FF game before.

But it is not implied through the current post title that the OP is a virgin.

I encourage you to read some Reading Comprehension books such as this book.

Have a nice day!

Play Asia is good for certain titles if you can get a couple games for $30 or less with their $5 coupon on second purchase (for over $60 order). However, a lot of their games are overpriced. For example, Genso Suikoden: Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki is $34 on play asia while it's only 1800 yen for the non best version. Also, unless you pay extra for shipping, it takes forever to arrive.

http://www.play-asia.com/Genso_Suikoden_Tsumugareshi_Hyakunen_no_Toki_PSP_Best_Version/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-70-5s0v.html

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%B3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%9F%E3%83%87%E3%82%B8%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88-%E5%B9%BB%E6%83%B3%E6%B0%B4%E6%BB%B8%E4%BC%9D-%E7%B4%A1%E3%81%8C%E3%82%8C%E3%81%97%E7%99%BE%E5%B9%B4%E3%81%AE%E6%99%82/dp/B006D7LIL4/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372537188&sr=1-3&keywords=%E5%B9%BB%E6%83%B3%E6%B0%B4%E6%BB%B8%E4%BC%9D

This is what I use:

https://www.amazon.com/MyLifeUNIT-Handle-Nintendo-New-3DS-XL/dp/B018VAEXD0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526580636&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=new+3ds+grip&psc=1

Works great, could be a little bigger, but it's easily removable which is a plus since it seems like no case is willing to leave a slot to swap out cartridges. Plus I can still see the design on the top screen.

If you want a larger grip and don't care about the above issues, I would get this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dreamGEAR-Comfort-GRIP-Protection-your-Nintendo/dp/B00UJ9LB6Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526580636&sr=8-5&keywords=new+3ds+grip

Both of these are for the N3DS XL, I've never looked into grips for other form factors.

If you like card based games and have a PS3, the new Kingdom Hearts collection has the remake of the GBA one, RE: Chain of Memories. It's certainly a departure from the series and if you've only played the others it can take a lot of getting used to, but it is a solid game. http://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-1-5-Remix-Playstation-3/dp/B008SBZD5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382408949&sr=8-1&keywords=kingdom+hearts+hd

It's a streaming box that Sony made. Can play Vita games as well as PS Now

Link to Amazon

Wait--I thought you only need one bundle that collects all the essential stuff?

I've never gotten into the series, and am not particularly interested, but I will grab it once it hits a low price to see just how convoluted it all gets. Isn't this collection like six games? And it's pretty much all you need?

At first I saw this and did read it right, thought you were suggesting: https://www.amazon.com/Saddle-Up-Time-Ride-pc/dp/B000EFB334 haha