if you played the Wii Virtual console version is pretty much the same with customizable controllers. And Waaaay better than the gamecube collectors edition.
Whether you play on the GC Collector's Edition, Wii VC, or Wii U VC, the version of the game is the same (v1.2 GCN/VC). The game has a resolution of 640x480 on all three versions, as opposed to 320x240 on the N64. The only real difference is which controller you want to use.
- GC Collector's Edition: GameCube controller only
- Wii VC: Wii Classic Controller or GameCube controller
- Wii U VC: Gamepad, Pro Controller, or Classic Controller.
If I remember correctly, both the GC Collector's Edition and Wii VC version output in full screen mode, which means you will have to manually change your TV settings to 4:3 (if you're using a widescreen TV) if you want to view it properly. On Wii U VC, it automatically converts it to 4:3 mode with pillarboxing if you're using a widescreen TV. So, it's not much of a difference.
There's conflicting information online about the different resolutions. Some sources say the VC versions output at 320x240, while other sources say the VC versions output at 640x480. I tested the Wii version a long time ago, and if my memory is correct, the latter is true.
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TwoSpikedHands:
yall im torn... ive been hacking away at tales of phantasia GBA (the USA version) and have so many documents of reverse engineering i've done -
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TwoSpikedHands:
I just found out that the EU version is better in literally every way, better sound quality, better lighting, and there's even a patch someone made to make the text look nicer
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TwoSpikedHands:
Do I restart now using what i've learned on the EU version since it's a better overall experience? or do I continue with the US version since that is what ive been using, and if someone decides to play my hack, it would most likely be that version?
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Sicklyboy:
@TwoSpikedHands, I'll preface this with the fact that I know nothing about the game, but, I think it depends on what your goals are. Are you trying to make a definitive version of the game? You may want to refocus your efforts on the EU version then. Or, are you trying to make a better US version? In which case, the only way to make a better US version is to keep on plugging away at that one
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Sicklyboy:
I'm not familiar with the technicalities of the differences between the two versions, but I'm wondering if at least some of those differences are things that you could port over to the US version in your patch without having to include copyrighted assets from the EU version
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TwoSpikedHands:
@Sicklyboy I am wanting to fully change the game and bend it to my will lol. I would like to eventually have the ability to add more characters, enemies, even have a completely different story if i wanted. I already have the ability to change the tilemaps in the US version, so I can basically make my own map and warp to it in game - so I'm pretty far into it!
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TwoSpikedHands:
I really would like to make a hack that I would enjoy playing, and maybe other people would too. swapping to the EU version would also mean my US friends could not legally play it
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TwoSpikedHands:
I am definitely considering porting over some of the EU features without using the actual ROM itself, tbh that would probably be the best way to go about it... but i'm sad that the voice acting is so.... not good on the US version. May not be a way around that though
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The Real Jdbye:
@TwoSpikedHands just switch, all the knowledge you learned still applies and most of the code and assets should be the same anyway -
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