This is the best role-playing game ever made.  The world and the towns are gigantic.  The music is beautifully composed and the characters are likeable, not like the stupid characters in FFX.  I bought the game used, but the CD's are in perfect condition.  I play this game on a Playstation 2, and the load times are not that bad.  If you like RPGs and missed out on the SNES like I did, GET THIS GAME... you will not be dissapointed.