PlayStation 2’s CPU Power Caused Military Concerns, It’s Revealed

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According to the main designer of Final Fantasy 9, the PlayStation 2 had such a strong processor that it actually worried military officials.

Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have largely stopped after a trusted source suggested the project may be paused. While fans await official news, someone involved with the game recently shared a memory about the PlayStation 2, pointing out just how powerful that console was for its time.

PlayStation 2’s CPU Was ‘So Overpowered’ That It Led to Export Restrictions

In a recent Famitsu interview (translated by GamesRadar+), Final Fantasy 9’s Kazuhiko Aoki shared that testing the game on the PlayStation 2 proved challenging because of the console’s powerful processor. Near the end of his time in Hawaii, the team considered sending Aoki PS2 testing equipment to see if Final Fantasy 9 could run on it. However, the PS2’s CPU was so strong that concerns arose about its potential military applications, leading to restrictions on exporting the console.

After a significant delay and a challenging period for the team, the console was finally delivered to the developers of Final Fantasy 9.

Here’s a quick update: The director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake would prefer someone else take the helm for a potential Final Fantasy 6 Remake. They’ve also said that the core experience for the third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake is finished. On a different note, some people are discussing how surprisingly powerful the PlayStation 2’s processor was, even raising concerns for military applications. Share your opinions in the comments, and feel free to join the TopMob Discord server!

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2026-01-08 17:48