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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2:59 PM on 07.14.2008
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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).
Also, I'm wondering if FF Vs XIII is making the move as well.
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.
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.
Final Fantasy has now officially jumped the shark.
Also, it could be dumbed down; I'm pretty sure GTA for 360 was. Compare the framerates and pop-up whilst causing chaos.
I'm more excited about the rockband2 song list, heh.
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.
This has also been rumored for well over a year. And jumped the shark my ass.
Me too, friend. Me too.
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.
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.
...right?
This is disappointing, it doesn't really affect me negatively but it does inspire a facepalm. I wonder how much money this took.
Is it sad that I'm still interested in the PS3 though?