Don’t count on a PlayStation 3 port of Splinter Cell Conviction. As Ubisoft tells it, Microsoft and Sam Fisher have a beautiful relationship built upon the solid foundations of a shared history. Fisher isn’t looking for love elsewhere: he’s getting all that he requires from the Xbox 360. (Also, it’s easier to develop for just one platform.)
Unnamed developers recently answered fan questions on the official Splinter Cell Conviction message boards. In response to one about the possibilities of PS3 port, Ubisoft explained the title’s Xbox 360 exclusivity as a ‘link of heart,’ successfully ending speculation that Conviction could hit another platform.
“Splinter Cell Conviction is a true Microsoft exclusive title and there are no plans to have Splinter Cell Conviction on other platforms,” the developer said. “There are several reasons behind this choice. First of all, Splinter Cell games are historically linked with Microsoft platforms.”
“The first Splinter Cell on the original Xbox was one of the first games to fully exploit the console’s technical possibilities,” he continued. “At that time, Microsoft really believed in the game potential and provided strong support to promote it. So, there is a ‘link of heart’ between the franchise and the platform. Some games are like this (think of Final Fantasy for instance).
The other, less fun reason why Ubisoft isn’t messing with putting Conviction on the PlayStation 3 is simple: it’s easier to make a game and optimize it for one platform.
“The second reason behind this choice is purely linked to production,” the developer said. “Having a single target platform means that we can optimize the game even further, because we only have one type of -- console -- hardware to support.”
Well, shucks. And here I was thinking there was enough Sam Fisher to go around.
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9:00 AM on 06.19.2009
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You mean they'll read this, think something gay, then go on back to Metal Gear Solid?
Yeah, they'll be missing out all right.
Though I admit on a personal level I hated both splinter cell and metal gear solid.
However, personally, I've not been interested since a couple of itterations back now.
Remember people competition helps to push companies to bring us better and better products.
Also, in before 360 fanboys saying "LOLOLOLOL PS3 SUCKS NO CONVICTION 4 U"
That being said, it's a shame when a console loses out on a popular series.
HELL!! I LOVE MY JOB!!!!
fanboys.
P.S. sony fanboys.
also, cocks.
Not a timed exclusive then? Bummer
@Tha Meat
FPS?Gears Clone?? That is sarcasm right?
@GoS-CPT-Stewart
I never beat Chaos Theory either, yet still my favorite in the series.
They were indeed, but I still have my copy of Splinter Cell with the "ONLY ON XBOX" tag.
He did not say the PS3 is hard to work with. He said it is easier to make the game only for one platform because it will mean less work and you can focus more on making the game run/look better on that platform instead of worrying about it running well on both and adding to production time.
It isn't any MGS4 but must be enough to saciate my hunger for badass spies.
Oh yeah, the point I was going to make is this...
I think its great that ubi are doing this. I would have loved to see it on the PS3. But, think that putting more effort into making the game awesome on one platform, rather than mediocre on multi-platforms is a more intelligent move. If it turns out to be amazing and sell millions then the chances are that it will be ported to sony eventually. Also, things like this really make owning a particular console worth while. Whats the point in having two heavy hitting consoles that do the same thing?
Anyway. I'll be getting this for the 360. Cause Double Agent was plagued with bugs on the PC and I don't want to deal with that again.
Stupid reason #1.
Found this while on the web, while a tad fanboyish the man raises a good point. I find it funny that no one has bothered to point this out yet.
Either way Im getting it for 360 anyway...I'm just saying the reason given here isn't the truth...