Final Fantasy XIII - Not PS3 Exclusive?

March 22, 2007, 11:29 PM

Up until now it was pretty deadset that Final Fantasy XIII would only be for the PS3. According to a GameSpot translation, this may not be the case at all. The French head of Sony basically said that they expected 200 exclusive games for their console. When they were asked about Final Fantasy XIII, his answer was "it is in discussion". In fact, his exact words were "As far as Final Fantasy XIII goes, I can tell you that the exclusivity is in discussion." That does not mean that Final Fantasy XIII will be for any other consoles. It simply means that ... they're in discussion.

The Link

March 22, 2007, 11:44 PM

This seems to be a bit of a trend in PS3 exclusive titles. The FF series has pretty much been THE reason I've been buying Sony products since the PS1, including why I splurged for a PS3. To see a franchise as large as this no longer exclusive would be a huge blow on an already slightly wounded Sony.

March 22, 2007, 11:48 PM

Well Devil May Cry 4 has already been announced for 360 and PC as well so i guess nothing would surprise me.

March 22, 2007, 11:52 PM

Well i would say more than slightly wounded.

March 23, 2007, 12:20 AM

Sony is slightly wounded, as Fields said... but they're far from hurt. They haven't warmed up yet. Not playing their "A game" as Busta would say. Neither is the Wii, the only difference is Wii fanboys are utter whores. The only console stepping it up right now is the 360... but that's because it's been out for a year and change. And it'll give the PS3 a run for it's money. It'll be able to go head to head graphics wise for a year or two, but not over the full 5 year spread.

And before anyone goes on a graphics rant, no it's not the only thing that matters. However, graphics are very very very important when determining which game a console gets. Typically developers want to get the most out of their games when they design them. There's no reason for them to want to put out a subpar game. So they'll often sign on to the company that can offer them good things like A.) Easy programming and B.) A Powerful system (graphics, memory, etc.). That's why the PS3 will do well. Because even thought Square-Enix could probably make FFXIII for the 360 and have it look really good... it just won't be nearly as good as the PS3. And if they have to compromise, why choose that console over another?

March 23, 2007, 12:25 AM

*sigh*
I hate the fact that Sony is getting so much negativity on the issue. Yea, it's losing exclusives. But it's not like Microsoft is gaining more exclusives then Sony. Almost all third parties are jumping on the multi-platform wagon. Even companies that were once thought on the Microsoft side are developing for PS3 also. Like Bioware and Bethesda. And I'm sure that Bioshock, a highly touted 360 game, will be ported to PS3 shortly after thats released.

Plus, the PS3 has only been out 5 months. Thats compared to 360's almost 2 years. Let them have some time to catch up.

Final Fantasy on 360??? Guess we'll have to wait and see. I'd like them to keep it on the Sony, but money is money

March 23, 2007, 12:26 AM

With DMC4 going over to the 360, if the FF series found itself over on the 360 as well, I don't know if I'd keep saving for a PS3. I've liked so many games on PS but.....I just don't make tons and tons of money :/ And the more I have to pinch pennies....well, I find myself secretly hoping FF goes multi-platform.

March 23, 2007, 12:31 AM

That's twice now I've heard that. A POS game like Devil May Cry and a great game like FFXIII, done by two completely different companies that have NO connection whatsoever, have absolutely nothing in common. Often times console owners like Sony have to buy exclusivity. For all you know they said "Screw DMC, it's shit. Let's take that money and give it to SE so we can keep them." lol That might've been the extent of the discussion they were having.

March 23, 2007, 12:31 AM

Crazy news actually. This would make me think twice about starting to go for Sony systems and probably make me lean towards Microsoft. Not completely sure yet, but it's looking good. I'm still Sony to the max though for now. As long as FF's come out on the Playstation or whatever they will call them generations from now, I'll keep on truck'n with 'em.

March 23, 2007, 12:35 AM

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That's twice now I've heard that. A POS game like Devil May Cry and a great game like FFXIII, done by two completely different companies that have NO connection whatsoever, have absolutely nothing in common. Often times console owners like Sony have to buy exclusivity. For all you know they said "Screw DMC, it's shit. Let's take that money and give it to SE so we can keep them." lol That might've been the extent of the discussion they were having.

lol I really didn't mean that those two could be connected in any way. I just meant since DMC4 is, I just wish FF would too (but also like I said, mostly for monetary purposes, nothing more).

I also happen to like the DMC series, but I understand what you meant.