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A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation game console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game – dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play.
WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:
Do not connect your PlayStation game console to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.
USE OF UNOFFICIAL PRODUCT:
The use of unofficial products and peripherals may damage your PlayStation invalidate your console warranty.
HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION DISC:
•This compact disc is intended for use only with the PlayStation game
•Do not bend it, crush it, or submerge it in liquids.
•Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
•Be sure to take an occasional break during extended play.
•Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Character Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Status Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tetra Master Card Game . . . . . . . 22
Chocobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Side Quests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Other Ways to Enjoy the Game . . 27
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Limited Warranty/Game Tips . . . 29
be used to explore all of the menus and options. During battle, pressing the SELECT button will show need this manual? Because it has hints and other FANTASY IX to the fullest—sort of like a mini-strategy while you play. Enjoy the game!
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of the commands. So why do you that will help you enjoy FINAL to this manual before starting and
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GETTING STARTED |
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Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in its
sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert IX into your PlayStation game console and close the disc cover. Insert game
power on. The Title Screen will appear after an opening movie sequence. be skipped at any time by pressing the Åbutton.
BEGINNING A NEW GAME
On the Title Screen, use the directional buttons to highlight <New
Game>, then press the Åbutton to begin.
LOADING A SAVED GAME
Insert a MEMORY CARD containing saved data into a MEMORY CARD
slot, then start up the game as above. On the Title Screen, use the directional buttons to highlight <Continue>, then press the Åbutton. A menu of saved game data will appear. Select the data to load, then press the Åbutton to confirm.
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SAVING A GAME
On the Field Map, you will encounter certain moogles who will allow you to save your game. On the World Map, you may save at any time by calling a moogle with the Ãbutton. When changing discs, you will be prompted to save your game. A MEMORY CARD with at least one free block is required to save a game.
ENTERING NAMES
During the game, you will encounter several characters. When you first meet certain characters, the Name Input Screen will appear. At the Name Input Screen, you may <Confirm> the existing default name, or choose a name of your own. To enter a name, highlight letters by moving the cursor with the directional buttons, then press the Åbutton to confirm the letter selection. Any mistakes can be deleted by pressing the ½button. When you have finished naming your character, move the cursor out of the letters box with the directional buttons and select <Confirm>. Press the Åbutton to finalize your character’s name and continue the game.
CHANGING DISCS
When you reach the end of a disc, you will be prompted to open the disc cover, remove the current disc, and replace it with the specified disc.
Do not turn off the power when switching discs.
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BATTLE SCREEN
directional buttons |
Cursor movement. |
left stick |
Cursor movement. |
½button |
Cancel. |
Åbutton |
Confirm. |
•button |
Cycle to a different ready character. |
Ãbutton |
Hold down to clear all windows. |
L1 button |
View previous page / Select single or multiple targets / Escape from battle (when held down with R1 button). |
L2 button |
Display/cancel Target Window. |
R1 button |
View next page / Select single or multiple targets/Escape from battle (when held down with L1 button). |
SELECT button |
Display Help / Cancel Help. |
START button |
Pause. |
TIP: Use the SELECT button during battle to check an item’s effect.
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MENU SCREEN |
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Cursor movement / Select single or multiple party members when using abilities. |
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Confirm / Display ability list (on Status Screen). |
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Switch between Ability and Equipment Menus. |
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L1 button |
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Change characters / View next page / Select single or multiple party members when using abilities. |
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R1 button |
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Change characters / View previous page / Select single or multiple party members when using abilities. |
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SELECT button |
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Display Help / Cancel Help. |
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START button |
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Confirm button selection (only on Custom Controller Screen in the Config Menu). |
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FIELD SCREEN
directional buttons |
Character movement. |
left stick |
Character movement. |
½button |
Hold down to walk (or run, if set in Config Menu) when pressed with directional button / |
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Åbutton |
Examine / Talk / Confirm. |
•button |
Open Main Menu. |
Ãbutton |
Examine / Talk / Confirm / Challenge a card player. |
SELECT button |
Display HERE icon / View ATE. |
START button |
Pause. |
WORLD MAP SCREEN
directional buttons Character movement / Change direction and altitude of airship.
left stick |
Character movement / Change direction and altitude of airship. |
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right stick |
Move vehicle forward/backward. |
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½button |
Exit vehicle. |
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Åbutton |
Enter buildings / Ride vehicle / Move vehicle forward. |
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•button |
Open Main Menu / Move inside the vehicle. |
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Ãbutton |
Call moogle / Move vehicle backward. |
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L1 button |
Rotate map clockwise. |
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L2 button |
Lock/unlock camera rotation. |
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R1 button |
Rotate map counterclockwise. |
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R2 button |
Switch perspective. |
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SELECT button |
Toggle navigation map. |
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START button |
Pause. |
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TIP: Press the •button when the large navigation map (on the world map) is displayed to check the controls. |
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6 MAIN CHARACTERS
The eight main characters of FINAL FANTASY IX each have their own views, goals, abilities, and outlooks on life. See how their paths cross and affect the outcome of the story.
ZIDANE TRIBAL
You don’t need a reason to help people.
ADELBERT
STEINER
Having sworn fealty, must I spend my life in servitude?
MAIN CHARACTERS
AMARANT
CORAL
The only dependable thing about the future is uncertainty.
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QUINA
QUEN
I do what I want!
You have problem!?
VIVI ORNITIER
How do you prove that you exist? Maybe we don’t exist…
GARNET TIL
ALEXANDROS 17TH
Someday I will be queen, but I will always be myself.
TIP: Remember the information mentioned by townspeople or found on bulletin boards in various places: It may come in handy during battles with certain enemies.
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CRESCENT |
EIKO |
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TIP: Hunt down the fangs first to receive a high score in Lindblum’s Festival of the Hunt. Also, in the Business District…
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