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I haven't bought my copy yet and when I do it'll probably be for the 360... So I'm going to assume there are 10 million other people like me... that means 360 wins.
Logic!
Logic!
it's better on PS3. there's really no reason for people who own both consoles to get the 360 version.
PlayStation was the home of Final Fantasy after the switch from Nintendo, so that probably drew allot of people to that copy.
i personally think that final fantasy is more of a sony playstation kinda game. the xbox to me seems very american and sport / soldier orientated. Whereas I always found the playstation brand to be a bit more quirky/japanese with its software. I know that might seem obvious, what with one console being american and one being japanese. But, for me this has always been one of my reasons for being a playstation fan.
You're such a ps3 fanboy jim :P
I bought Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 because of this weird sense of consistency and the fact that it was uncompressed did make a case for it.
I bought Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 because of this weird sense of consistency and the fact that it was uncompressed did make a case for it.
Uncompressed makes for richer sound and music, not just graphics. And for those with both consoles, why would we choose the one with cuts, whether you think them minor or major, in graphics when the game itself costs the same? Why would we not buy the better quality?
The PS3 version, in this case, was the obvious superior and the only reason people would buy it on 360 is if that was their only console.
It's that simple.
The PS3 version, in this case, was the obvious superior and the only reason people would buy it on 360 is if that was their only console.
It's that simple.
Makes perfect sense, Munkee. I'm the same, but vice versa. I prefer the more realsm oriented games, and I haven't liked a Japanese game since Dead rising, and christ knows how long before that.
I have the game on Xbox 360, because my brother bought the console bundle and wanted a new 360. Other than that I can say that the only noticeable differences are the lower (576p if I'm correct) resolution during gameplay, and the compression artifacts during certain movies (some movies more than others).
People put too much emphasis on the cutscenes. Those are really the only aspect of the 360 version that is noticeably different from the PS3 version, that plus the fact that the game is spread across three discs.
I would like to see the sales numbers based on geographic region. I think the PS3-versions success is partially because of the the popularity of JRPGs in Japan, and how immensely outmatched the 360 is over there.
Also, the FF franchise has been associated with the Playstation brand since FF7 and to me it seems like the Playstation has the most brand-faithful gamers and also have the longest history with the FF games. I think a significant number of 360 gamers with a copy of FF13 are new to the franchise. Pure speculation of course.
I would like to see the sales numbers based on geographic region. I think the PS3-versions success is partially because of the the popularity of JRPGs in Japan, and how immensely outmatched the 360 is over there.
Also, the FF franchise has been associated with the Playstation brand since FF7 and to me it seems like the Playstation has the most brand-faithful gamers and also have the longest history with the FF games. I think a significant number of 360 gamers with a copy of FF13 are new to the franchise. Pure speculation of course.
I go by the general rule of thumb that, if there are no glaring faults in any particular version of a game, it's best to buy the version developers created first. Since developers concentrated on the PS3 version first, this would be the one I would buy.
Though, given my disdain for overly-linear gameplay, I'll have to think a little longer before purchasing this one.
Though, given my disdain for overly-linear gameplay, I'll have to think a little longer before purchasing this one.
I have a 360 and a ps3. I really wanted to get it on the 360 but after seeing the quality drop (though small) and contemplating disk changing, I opted for the ps3 version. I think the single disk was the biggest influence on my choice.
I think a pretty good deal of xbox owners didn't buy xbox's because they anticipated or had a strong desire to play final fantasy. Not saying people who have xbox's don't like it, just that they are less likely to have cared.
PS3 and I honestly didn't know Xbox360 had any other games other than Halos and Gears. Must of been what everyone else thought.
HPV's comment made me think:
"It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim.. dead, Jim.. dead, Jim"
I miss spitting image.
"It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim.. dead, Jim.. dead, Jim"
I miss spitting image.
Your math is a little funky, with your hardcore rounding I could also say: "Xbox FF sells almost 2/3rds as much as PS3 FF" Its closer to that point then it is to half. OMGFANBOIZ
@Pinhead
NPD data track american sales. Anyway according to vgchartz, the PS3 version also sold about double the 360 one in Europe, a less remarkable feat since here the PS3 has actually a slightly bigger install base. In Japan the game is PS3 exclusive, but that's a different third set of data.
NPD data track american sales. Anyway according to vgchartz, the PS3 version also sold about double the 360 one in Europe, a less remarkable feat since here the PS3 has actually a slightly bigger install base. In Japan the game is PS3 exclusive, but that's a different third set of data.
Although I buy the vast majority of multiplatform games for my 360 (usually better performance, more friends on Live, better controller, etc.), when I get around to picking this up, I plan on getting the PS3 version.
That said, I'd say the real winner here is Square Enix. They sold an extra half-million copies of the game by porting it over, which I'm sure made it worth their while.
That said, I'd say the real winner here is Square Enix. They sold an extra half-million copies of the game by porting it over, which I'm sure made it worth their while.
for it to have sold twice the amount, it would have to have been only 414,000 on the xbox... but with xbox at 493,000 that means that it sold 59.54% more on the PS3, *sigh....* Children and their math... lol but ya, I am one of those withit on PS3 :D
This can not possibly surprise anyone. Seriously. Bragging about this is like bragging that your cougar outran a house cat. This was predictable right to the end.
However I hope this doesn't discourage Square from continuing the multiplatform FF games as I have been considering a purchase with a 360 version on the shelves.
However I hope this doesn't discourage Square from continuing the multiplatform FF games as I have been considering a purchase with a 360 version on the shelves.
- and why do you personally think it did so well on PS3? -
I'm pretty sure that video of FF fans booing the 360 version at a UK event is a pretty good indicator of where the more hardcore fans loyalties lie.
Idiots.
I'm pretty sure that video of FF fans booing the 360 version at a UK event is a pretty good indicator of where the more hardcore fans loyalties lie.
Idiots.
Simple logic applies here. People who have a 360 have this thing called a brain and hate stupid jrpgs. The noises vanielle makes and how annoying hope is, the decided not to get it. I don't think either system has it better. Ps3 might been slight better graphicaly but nothing worth noticing. Xbox owners enjoy fps better and western rpgs fallout, oblivion and borderlands as much as that can be called an rpg. Jrpgs don't sell as good in america as they use to. Because their too cheesey, define logic and have the worse character models. Lightting was the only half cool character in the game and even at that 90% of the game she's a bitch. Another reason I think it sold better on the ps3 because everyone is use to the ff series on the playstation and to own a playstation you gotta have ff..same when kingdom hearts 3 comes out all ps3 owners will rush out to get it because they are told they need to own it.Same thing with GoW3 which was pretty disappointing for a good series. the old ones were sometimes good. But this one wasnt.
But yeah, and I didn't really need three posts for this in retrospect, the PS3 version is the better quality version. I bought it on 360 since it's my main console and requires less jumping back and forth between games - the 3 discs was a minimal factor, because if you're not willing to swap a disc twice with 8 hours between them and never have to again, you really are a lazy bastard.
The FMV compression on the 360 was... bad, though.
The FMV compression on the 360 was... bad, though.
well it is certainly unexpected
the only explanation i can come up with is the historical relationship between the PS brand and FF, maybe it just feels good to play it on the ps3, just like when people say it feels good to play megaman 10 on the wii
the only explanation i can come up with is the historical relationship between the PS brand and FF, maybe it just feels good to play it on the ps3, just like when people say it feels good to play megaman 10 on the wii
I bought the game on the ps3 and I wish I hadn't. I was skeptical about the game for a long time, but I fell prey to all the hype and picked it up on day one. What a disappointment. This is hands-down the worst game in the series. It's not "bad for an FF game" it's just plain bad.
Man, PS3 owners need to get over the "360 is for cavemen, PS3 is for connoisseurs." It's such a pointless argument.
Halo 3 and Gears of War as popular console-exclusive franchises is indicative of a console made for twitch-gamers? Really?
Halo 3 and Gears of War as popular console-exclusive franchises is indicative of a console made for twitch-gamers? Really?
This article is trying to say that people made the choice to buy it on the ps3 over the xbox. I presume most people dont own both consoles so most people arent making a choice they just buy it for the system they own.The majority of people ont give a shit about compressed fmv's or whatever
I didn't buy it, gonna rent it.
I reckon there are more Xbox users who also have PS3, than PS3 users who also have 360's. Wrap your noggin around that one!!
If you've got both consoles, get it on PS3.
If you've just got a PS3, get it on PS3.
If you've just got a 360, get it on that.
Think the fact that gamers either waited till the PS3 came out and got that, or got a 360, then a PS3 when it came out/got to a reasonable price, or just got a 360 means there is more of an audience on PS3 for any game that is claimed to be better on the PS3.
My point being, uh, I dunno. Smoked a spliff at lunchtime. Fuck it. TREY WHOOOOO!!!!!!!
Xbox sucks whooooo!!
God i'm glad it's Friday.
I reckon there are more Xbox users who also have PS3, than PS3 users who also have 360's. Wrap your noggin around that one!!
If you've got both consoles, get it on PS3.
If you've just got a PS3, get it on PS3.
If you've just got a 360, get it on that.
Think the fact that gamers either waited till the PS3 came out and got that, or got a 360, then a PS3 when it came out/got to a reasonable price, or just got a 360 means there is more of an audience on PS3 for any game that is claimed to be better on the PS3.
My point being, uh, I dunno. Smoked a spliff at lunchtime. Fuck it. TREY WHOOOOO!!!!!!!
Xbox sucks whooooo!!
God i'm glad it's Friday.
They really shouldn't have bothered porting it to 360, i mean maybe 2 DVDs is ok but 3 is really pushing it.
@Sexualchocolate: I have both, will play it on neither. To quote a millions of kids on XBLA, and my homosexual room mate, "that's shit is so gay".
Wait, is this worldwide numbers or US/PAL numbers? Becuase the 360 version wasn't released in Japan. Oh well, they both suck, I just hope it's worldwide so that maybe the 360 will get VerusXIII as that game might actually be fun.
@mattrodroid..
I don't hate the genre. I love jrpgs. Play and beat. Lost odyessey which really good. Star ocean was good on 360, I even made through last rement. And bayonetta was awesome. I'm right now playing resonance of fate. And I got nier pre ordered I love jrpgs. I'm saying ff13 is just an extremely over done and they could of you know not make the characters annoying LO has good jrpg characters. Even mac becomes a bad ass and pretty cool. Jrpgs should model character designes after that group, and just to burst your bubble bayonetta sold better here in the states on 360 because you know there wasn't screen tear, glitchs all that good stuff.
I don't hate the genre. I love jrpgs. Play and beat. Lost odyessey which really good. Star ocean was good on 360, I even made through last rement. And bayonetta was awesome. I'm right now playing resonance of fate. And I got nier pre ordered I love jrpgs. I'm saying ff13 is just an extremely over done and they could of you know not make the characters annoying LO has good jrpg characters. Even mac becomes a bad ass and pretty cool. Jrpgs should model character designes after that group, and just to burst your bubble bayonetta sold better here in the states on 360 because you know there wasn't screen tear, glitchs all that good stuff.
Jim sterling you are such a PS3 fanboy
Jim sterling you are such an xbox360 fanboy
Jim sterling you are such a Zippeh fanboy
Jim sterling you are such an xbox360 fanboy
Jim sterling you are such a Zippeh fanboy
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