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TGS 06: GBA Kingdom Hearts heading to PS2

Kingdom Hearts II director's edition to come in two-DVD set; second disk will feature a PS2 remake of Chain of Memories.
By Hirohiko Niizumi, GameSpot
Posted Sep 23, 2006 4:14 pm PT

TOKYO--After the original Kingdom Hearts was released in 2002, Square Enix took the liberty of releasing its English-dubbed version in Japan so that Japanese Disney fans could enjoy the game with its original American voice actors. Square Enix will be doing the same with Kingdom Hearts II, but this time there's going to be an extra incentive for Japanese gamers to pick it up.

At the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix announced it will release Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix + in Japan. The game will be based on the American release of KHII, meaning that all the voices are dubbed in English with Japanese subtitles. The game will also feature a few extra updates, such as additional event scenes, battles, and map secrets.

Fans of the Kingdom Hearts series will be interested to hear that Square Enix is releasing the game as a two-DVD set. The second disc will contain extra bonuses, including a complete PS2 remake of the Game Boy Advance game Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

The game will play with full 3D graphics, and some of the event scenes will feature voices (in Japanese, not English). Square Enix was scarce on details, but it promised that the remake would also have some other additions that weren't featured in the original GBA version.

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix + is slated for release in Japan in spring 2007.

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colineseus911

Why......why must those at Square Enix ignore our requests. I say we all protest against them. REgrl4life where did you get your PS2 modded and how much was it.

Posted Jul 9, 2008 9:29 pm PT
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REgrl4life

Its only avalible in Japan, so don't get your hopes up, I got it for Christmas, but you need a modded PS2 or a japan PS2, I ahd mine Modded.

Posted Jul 2, 2008 8:16 am PT
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hussain737

i leve this game myyyyyyyy gooooooood i con"t wait

Posted May 18, 2008 11:28 am PT
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doodj1

stupid japanese hogging the extra boss battles and hidden scene from us how dare they. i cant wait for a next gen kingdom hearts game wich is expected 1 and a half years after birth by sleep wich looks awesome

Posted May 3, 2008 5:07 pm PT
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mr-vivi

I WANT IT SOOOOOOOOOO BADLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cuz i luve kingdom hearts 2 its my fave game apart from ff9

Posted Apr 12, 2008 12:39 pm PT
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BLKCrystilMage

WHY??? WHY MUST YOU GAME DESIGNING PIGS TORMENT ME SO????? FASCISTS! But seriously, I swear to God, if I hear one more person rubbing this in our faces......

Posted Sep 22, 2007 4:07 pm PT
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kenworld

No. I don't think it will be released in the states. Because Square Enix is not listening to our request...

Posted Sep 9, 2007 2:42 am PT
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lexluis

I think it's awesome to see the KH:COM in the PS2, many fans in America will love to have that version and SquareEnix knows that, so I belive that they will relase in America this game. Note: I'm one of those fans so lets hope they hear us.

Posted Sep 2, 2007 7:17 pm PT
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Gale360

i hope it comes to the states just so i can fight the extra organization members.

Posted Aug 6, 2007 6:38 pm PT
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keybladecoocobo

I love KH! I really hope that it comes to the states. That will be the greatest thing ever!

Posted Aug 5, 2007 8:17 pm PT
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sostra

I too really hope this one hits the states! It just has to.

Posted Jul 27, 2007 2:57 pm PT
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Kegeto

what about the usa i want to know when this game coming out. it better be on the ps2 by the time it come out.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 9:23 am PT
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shortyelks89

am i right in thinking that if it dosnt come to states, and i decide to buy it and have it shipped over it wont work on mys ps2? hope im completely wrong on this.

Posted Jul 12, 2007 5:58 pm PT
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jazz_master175

that game sounds so cool, it MUST come to the states!

Posted Jun 28, 2007 9:23 am PT
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merryseany

I asked a worker at Gamestop, and he said that Chain Of Memories for the PS2 is coming to the states. But not Final Mix though.

Posted Jun 27, 2007 11:53 am PT
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redhors

cant wait

Posted Jun 23, 2007 4:13 am PT
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juliusIII

I think we all saw the extended secret ending for KHII Final Mix about a thousand times already(by the way, wasnt that dude who was frozen Roxas, or am I just seein' stuff?). Im more lookin forward to fighting Zexion from Chain of Memories. I spent about 40 hrs. on the handheld overleveling and hunting down door cards, I want to redeem myself!!!

Posted Jun 22, 2007 3:13 pm PT
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merryseany

Hell Yeah. This game has the continuation to the secret ending of KH2; even though I already saw it on the internet. Still gonna be awesome. KH: COM 4 the PS2. Siiiiiiccckkkk!!!!! KH2 Graphics. Ahhhhhhh!!

Posted Jun 21, 2007 4:55 pm PT
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da_final_sora

This better be released over in the uk

Posted Jun 12, 2007 11:52 am PT
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tidurman

Dimitry_Cloud

TBA = To Be Announced...

Posted Jun 6, 2007 7:42 am PT
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loy32

if this will not been released in the us ill transform into final form and kick square enix's ass

Posted May 29, 2007 7:40 pm PT
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Dimitry_Cloud_S

what does TBA means? and all those other realese things

Posted May 29, 2007 7:23 pm PT
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Silver_Dragon17

That's just a rumor. Square hasn't confirmed it yet. I saw it too.

Posted May 27, 2007 12:41 pm PT
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DeadlyMaster

but man that's too long. till november damn is square enix getting stupider or what.

Posted May 19, 2007 8:19 pm PT
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BigBen11111

I hope so. I would also like KH1 Final Mix to be released here in the states along with it. There are some Keyblades & other extra added features I would like to try out & experience.

Posted May 17, 2007 4:55 pm PT
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spike6958

good news guys i can't remember where i read it (if i can remember ill post a link) but i saw the other day that this will be released in the usa at november and all us in the uk have to wait till febuary /march to play it

Posted May 16, 2007 5:39 pm PT
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coolarman

hey Gamespot why don'e you bug the Square enix guys until they get this game to come to the states dig please do it make the game come here you guys have mofe power then us

Posted May 13, 2007 7:07 pm PT
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Silver_Dragon17

Oh God, please, PLEASE let this game come to America!!! I NEED this game! KHIIFM+ is what I want: Screw CoM! PLEEEEAAAAASSSE!!!!!!!!!!

Posted May 6, 2007 4:30 pm PT
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HVPinc

Oh man i really want to play this game!!! Only how would the card game work in 3d?

Posted May 4, 2007 3:50 pm PT
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videog_man

They can release in the states. Just bring the Japanese version and dub it in English subtitles. See " simple and clean ".

Posted May 3, 2007 7:48 pm PT
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juvi_gt

is khII final mix+ going to be released in the United States or not?

Posted Apr 21, 2007 7:43 am PT
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Jacklyn-Vex

Please Come to America! please oh Please

Posted Apr 18, 2007 6:45 pm PT
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bigdaddycain

i would love to see the game boy version in 3D myself

Posted Apr 18, 2007 1:35 am PT
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toolazyk

I wonder if the GBA remake could have English subtitles?? Probably not... but it would make sense for them to go to all that trouble of remaking the game in 3D to have it in English, too... (I never got to play COM)

Posted Apr 16, 2007 3:43 pm PT
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bum_hole2000

HEY wat about us in ENGLAND i want to get it too!!!! il have to wait longer!!

Posted Apr 16, 2007 10:25 am PT
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arczero01

if this comes out in the states I'll probably wait for it before i buy the 2nd one, I have Chain Of Memories on GBA but i think it'd be really fun if they put it on PS2

Posted Apr 13, 2007 3:53 pm PT
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Mariokart_ds

if u seriously wanna get this game now, go to japan buy a japanese ps2 and buy both final mixes...(KH 1 FM and KH 2 FM+)
but i can't wait for this game but the fall will come sooner than you think
i really have high hopes for this game cause the new battles in FM+ are vicious..btw i saw them on youtube..square enix shuld be able to release FM+ in U.S. but then the japanese only KH 1 Final Mix makes me think this over..at least now you won't have to buy chain of memories because it comes packaged with KH II..
Seriously i found kh and kh II for $37.81 on amazon...
i have enough money to buy them both..

Posted Apr 13, 2007 1:51 pm PT
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Catkid906

yeah, umm.
Do The other countries get it cos i cant find chain of memories in the shops anymore

Posted Apr 13, 2007 6:52 am PT
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DeadlyMaster

Are they gonna release the game in the States. If not where can we order it?

Posted Apr 11, 2007 4:33 pm PT
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Talhazad

Well... Two tickets to Tokyo please... I always wanted to see the land of the rising sun, i suppose. And i need a vacation. Oh yeah... AND KH2FM Why dear God why do they have to keep all the good stuff for em selves? or is it just me missing a point?!

Posted Apr 8, 2007 9:31 am PT
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bladeswinger77

while having the final mix of KH2, im more excited about a remake of CoM, after seeing game play of that, and having recently beaten the game both times, i reallly would like to play a 3D version of the game. would like to battle all the extra bosses in the KH2: FM, but id be happy enough with just the CoM remake.

Posted Apr 7, 2007 12:15 pm PT
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g4r3th

WICKID. I've been wanting to buy "chain of memories" for ages. i dont care if i have to get #2 again, but i KNOW there is a new unlockable boss in it and a couple of extended scenes like "Riku vs Roxas"

Posted Apr 7, 2007 8:04 am PT
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ManaNick

I wish they would release this here in the States, I would definately buy that!

Posted Apr 6, 2007 1:55 am PT
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unknown57

are u dyslexic or something shadow_fire? Games made in Japan are not only sold to Japanese consumers, its also shipped over to China where there are roughly 4 times as many people than in the United States, get ur facts rights before u open ur mouth.

Posted Apr 5, 2007 10:19 pm PT
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Shadow_Fire41

ctg, Square Enix learned something that Disney already knew, AMERICAN GAMERS LIKE THIER STUFF MORE! (besides, they are a crapload more of us.)
that and they lost alot of sales, whicheverone one you want to pick.
point is, it is at least %50 likely, though i'd say more around %87 likly.
done and done.

Posted Apr 5, 2007 8:19 pm PT
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Kingdom_Key106

I'd say this has a better chance of making it to the states then the first final mix because it comes packed with an entirely original (okay, well not entirely) game. Though I guess it's possible that they'll only release the CoM remake alone instead of the whole package. either way, I'm really hopin Square brings this over seas soon.

Posted Apr 5, 2007 7:50 pm PT
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Knightmare_King

I keep hearing this is coming to the us sometime soon..I REALLY hope this does and square enix keeps their word or hope that the rumors are true.

Posted Apr 5, 2007 12:35 pm PT
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DesertClawX2X

If this doesn't come to North America, then this will be ONE more thing that Japan keeps to itself....

Posted Apr 5, 2007 8:54 am PT
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qrlineman51

tell me god this game is comin to the states

Posted Apr 4, 2007 10:15 am PT
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