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E3 08: Ultimate achievement unlocked! Final Fantasy XIII coming to the Xbox 360 photo

I would love to have been a fly on the wall during the Microsoft/Square-Enix meeting when it was decided that Final Fantasy XIII would also be coming to the Xbox 360 and not remain a PlayStation 3 exclusive. Seriously, how did this happen?

For years, Sony has been banking on releasing FFXIII and reaping all the numerous sales benefits in return. Well, now it’s official: the next chapter in the revered Final Fantasy series is coming to the Xbox 360.

During the Microsoft press conference, everyone and their mothers went crazy once they played the trailer from the game and made the big announcement. Honestly, I didn’t think something like this would ever happen.

I still have high hopes for Sony and their growing list of exclusives -- don’t ignore the power of God of War III -- but this is a pretty huge bombshell. What do you all think? Stunned? Surprised? Saddened?


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Merry Ho's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:47
Merry Ho
shhhh be quiet, and maybe no one will find this out. remove this post.
ThunderHeartXI's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:47
ThunderHeartXI
INTERNET EXPLODED, BRB
ajay42's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:55
ajay42
... after playing several ambitious titles on both platforms i have to admit, and im sad to say, that all this news translates to me as: we're getting a slightly technically dumbed down FF XIII.
Lime's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:56
Lime
Welp, now I'm buying a 360.
bipolar beers's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:56
bipolar beers
what i want to know is will it be a timed exclusive for sony and will it be spanning two dvds for xbox or will it be dumbed down in order to remain the same on both consoles?
Tertiee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:57
Tertiee
Best thing about this announcement is all the internet drama that goes with it. There's already an online petition asking for PS3 exclusivity.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:57
brainderailment
I'm surprised, but not astounded. Exclusives are disappearing, but timed exclusives are not. They will probably have to wait at least 6 months before it will show up on the 360.
Remo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:58
Remo
It's so hard to believe this
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:58
MrSadistic
I could have sworn I read that it was coming to the 360 a long time ago.

Anyway, like I keep saying I don't see how this will "kill off" the PS3. I haven't been excited for a FF game since uh, I think VIII or IX.

The reception is probably going to be GTA IV worthy; people thought it was great it was coming to the 360 and that the PS3 was doomed, but in the end when it was finally released, some people loved it and some people hated it (or at least generally disliked it compared to San Andreas).
DamnYouKrycek's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:58
DamnYouKrycek
With each passing day it becomes harder and harder to justify paying 500 bucks for a PS3 in the near future. God of War, MGS and Little Big Planet are the ONLY games drawing me there now. Almost doesn't seem worth it.

Also, I'm wondering if FF Vs XIII is making the move as well.
Pedro Blandino's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:58
Pedro Blandino
straight from Gamefaq's Final Fantasy 13(ps3) boards.
loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 14:59
loki d20
Wouldn't matter, I'd get almost anything on the PS3 before the 360. Happy for you guys that only own 360s, but unlike most of you I despise the POS in comparison to my PS3 (I'm not a online multi-player whore).

And, my first question is how many discs will it require to play the game on the 360 (like Lost Odyssey)? I hope they're able to prevent the multi-disc requirement and aren't forced to reduce anything to keep it to one disc.
Leathersoup's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:00
Leathersoup
I was pretty shocked to hear this. One of the reasons I picked up an Xbox 360 in the first place was that I enjoyed the rpgs from Bethesda and Bioware more than jrpgs. As such this news really doesn't affect me but I'm sure there are people who are going to be happy about this.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:01
Danmartigan
*giggles*
Brian Keljore's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:02
Brian Keljore
I am currently laughing at my friend who said it was the deciding factor when picking the ps3 over the 360.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:02
MrSadistic
Um... why is there a DC vs. MK topic in there?
Aertyr's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:03
Aertyr
This is the best news I've heard in a long long time. Now theres no question which console I'm buying. None.
bipolar beers's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:03
bipolar beers
heh this is sad. it totally reminds of the days wcw was fighting against wwf and wcw stole bret heart and hulk hogan and the nwo from wwf and than began beating the crap out of them in popularity and ratings. now its just a console war instead.
superhobo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:04
superhobo
Really, does anyone really care about changing discs? I've been doing it for years with the old PS1 Final Fantasies! It still takes less time than installs...
Antlerbot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:04
Antlerbot
bout damn time.
DarkTravesty's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:04
DarkTravesty
@ loki here

Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:05
Qraze
i saw it coming when they went back with nintendo. at least the ps3 is the lead platform and not on 4+ discs
T-rav's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:06
T-rav
I wish it was MGS4 instead of FF13. I can dream....
David Boring's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:06
David Boring
well it will still shift more ps3#s in japan than the xbox
Wookiee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:06
Wookiee
Blasphemy!
Final Fantasy has now officially jumped the shark.
randombullseye's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:06
randombullseye
Someone had the same idea I had. Gamefaqs is always great for a laugh.
DarkTravesty's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:07
DarkTravesty
oh noes disc swapping! the end of the world...you heard it here first.
freker's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:07
freker
I'm not personally bothered; huge hit to 'Sony Fanboys' who insist on being 'fanboys' even though they only appreciate FF, MGS and NOT Jak, Uncharted, Wipeout, Tekken, Resistance, God of War and Ratchet and Clank...
Also, it could be dumbed down; I'm pretty sure GTA for 360 was. Compare the framerates and pop-up whilst causing chaos.
Krahsh's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:08
Krahsh
yay? Never really been a huge final fantasy fan, let alone a sony fanboy so it's just news to me. At least it allows for those that could only purchase one system the chance to play what would've been an exclusive title.

I'm more excited about the rockband2 song list, heh.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:08
AgentMOO
INTERNET EXPLOSION IN 3... 2... 1...
riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:08
riomccarthy
Eh.. I'm so-so about this. I'll definitely buy both versions because I'm just into getting raped by SQEX that much. :P I still have a feeling I'll probably enjoy the PS3 version more as of now though. :)
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:09
Magesx
Oh no! How will I be able to enjoy FFXIII on my PS3 when other people are enjoying it on their competitive console!?
Up2NoGooD's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:10
Up2NoGooD
"heh this is sad. it totally reminds of the days wcw was fighting against wwf and wcw stole bret heart and hulk hogan and the nwo from wwf and than began beating the crap out of them in popularity and ratings. now its just a console war instead."

i remember those days... but it doesnt remind me of that. it reminds me of the days of 2000 and 2001.. with sony and their hype machine and using their money to bury sega and the fantastic dreamcast. i still havent forgotten that.

And now whats this i see? Microsoft doing it to them? believe me, there are lots of people laughing right now, but no one is laughing louder than i am.

I bet even though sega are 3rd party, they must get a kick out of this.
BattyAdroit's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:10
BattyAdroit
Do people still really get psyched for Final Fantasy? As a certified Sony fanboy (...and Microsoft...and Nintendo...) - I'm still pretty ho-hum about this game.
LostSoulDX's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:11
LostSoulDX
You didn't see this coming? Are you serious? Sony isn't doing well, it STILL isn't doing well. Square needs to make money, and an exclusive with Sony won't do that for them.

This has also been rumored for well over a year. And jumped the shark my ass.
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:11
Scary Womanizing Pig Mask
Smart choice on Squeenix's part. I'm still going to get the PS3 version though, since I don't have a 360.
Brian Keljore's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:11
Brian Keljore
@T-rav

Me too, friend. Me too.
Charl3z523's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:12
Charl3z523
Dumbed down Final Fantasy FTW!

Kidding.

Square wont be getting my money anymore. I wonder if square will really make that much more money going multi-platform? Xbox people don't really play Final Fantasy games, and I'm sure this has turned off a lot of ps3 buyers. I know I wont be getting it anymore.
Aritas's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:12
Aritas
I was watching the live stream at IGN but it got boring around the Shane Kim section so I went out to get some Chinese takeout for lunch. Then I come back and see this. My sweet n' sour chicken is tasting a little sweeter today.
evil costanza's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:12
evil costanza
I take any day a multi-disc FF13 over a 20gig 8 hour install the PS3 will have
David Boring's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:12
David Boring
oh, they dont even bother to release it on xboy in japan
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:13
brainderailment
Wow, the PS3 went back up to $500? 360 fanboys don't give a shit about FF, but it's time to gloat, so here we go again. Welcome back to 2006.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:16
brainderailment
Are you a 360 fanboy? Did I say owners?

I'm not upset about this, wtf are you reading?
Demtor's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:16
Demtor
More fun for everyone! Whats the big deal here? I don't like console exclusives on any system, but it is the nature of the business. I'm dreaming of a day when we can all rejoice together on game releases instead of this segregation of PS3 vs 360. Until then... we'll always have GameFAQs to laugh at, HAHA!
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:16
Teta
My feeling for the 360 haven´t changed. I still want to play Halo and Castle Crashers, and I still got the PS3 for Kingdom Hearts.
If they release kingdom Hearts for the 360 then I am going to be sad, since I like the 360 controller more than the PS3 one.
Redzie's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:17
Redzie
I hate ports. Unless the engine has been used on the console before with another game. The only game on my shelf from this new generation that might be considered a port is Devil May Cry 4 but it uses the same engine from dead rising. Ill just get it for the PS3.
SoopaFly TNT's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:18
SoopaFly TNT
I don't see what the big deal is. It is great that the 360 will have FF13. But the days of the exclusives I think are coming to an end. For example, MS headlines GoW2, RE5 and Fallout. Only GoW2 is an exclusive. If you have a PS3, buy it for the PS3. If you have a 360, buy it for the 360. Not a big deal.
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:18
Alexradl
I'm really surprised Sony let this happen (not that they had a lot of say in the decision). Well, the more people that experience it the better.

...right?
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:19
Joseph Leray
These comments sadden me. When did it become a competition? I'm just glad that more people will have access to it.
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/14/2008 15:19
Electro Lemon
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