Any chance of Final Fantasy XIII coming to PC?

Since it "was" exclusive to the PS3 and is now coming to Xbox 360, is there any possible chance of a PC release even if down the road sometime? Any news of even rumors?

Thanks

I wouldn't hold my breath for it. Outside of Final Fantasy XI (an MMO), there hasn't been a Final Fantasy on the PC since Final Fantasy VIII.jalexbrown

yeah thats true... guess i'm hoping PC will get the same 3rd part support as the consoles... i mean both consoles and PC have amazing exclusives and what not, but currently I dont have anything but a PC and gaming on multiplatforms is expensive.

The PC platform couldn't run such a graphically intensive game. So no.

The PC platform couldn't run such a graphically intensive game. So no.

Storm_Marine

my PC is more powerful than current gen consoles so thats not the issue.

I honestly doubt it. There hasn't been a real Final Fantasy on the PC since Final Fantasy VIII. If square thought they were benefiting from putting the main single player Final Fantasy games on the PC they would have continued. As it is it'd probably be a waste of money thank to piracy.

Still, it probably wouldn't be too difficult to port since the 360 and PC are supposedly easy to port games to each other. It's probably possible but I wouldn't rely on it.

[QUOTE="Storm_Marine"]

The PC platform couldn't run such a graphically intensive game. So no.

Prince_Denspion

my PC is more powerful than current gen consoles so thats not the issue.

...on second thought that was a rather lame attempt to make this thread more amusing.

To be honest though, is the PC gamingcommunity really much of a JRPG market?

To be honest though, is the PC gamingcommunity really much of a JRPG market?

Storm_Marine

yeah i really dont think its coming to pc . Maybe a few years down the road . but dont count on it dude . if you want it buy a console then sell it after your done . or rent one from a friend .

It's possible, i think they stated the engine works on PC.

I'm sure there is an audience for it as well, maybe not massive but its there, and i'm not one of them.

I hope so, as I own a PC and neither the 360 or PS3, yet I am a huge fan of the series. Im seroiusly considering buying a PS3 for FFXIII alone (nearly).

Since it "was" exclusive to the PS3 and is now coming to Xbox 360, is there any possible chance of a PC release even if down the road sometime? Any news of even rumors?

Thanks

Prince_Denspion

I would say no chance at all.

I hope so, as I own a PC and neither the 360 or PS3, yet I am a huge fan of the series. Im seroiusly considering buying a PS3 for FFXIII alone (nearly).

qazadex

Same here, I already preordred FFXIII and i should have the money by release to get the PS3, but not just for that game but its the main reason.

There is an off chance that it will eventually be ported several years down the line, considering that 7-9 were all ported.

There is an off chance that it will eventually be ported several years down the line, considering that 7-9 were all ported.

Gxgear

To be honest though, is the PC gamingcommunity really much of a JRPG market?

Storm_Marine

This is why you buy consoles.

there is always a chance of any game comng to the PC...especially one that has made it to the 360.

IT is a very easy move from the 360 to the PC and there are not many games that have not made it to both systems.

the reason the 360 has so few exclusives is that most of what were intended to be exclusive have ended up as Windows games also.

It's a possibility, just not a likely one.

The Crystal Tools engine is similar to the MT Framework engine in that they design the game nativly on PC with console specification in mind; and then port from there. In other words at this time Final Fantasy XIII is up and running on a gaming PC, but it hasn't received the polish a retail release requires.

They may decide to give it that polish a few months after the console versions have released to milk the game for all it is worth, after all look at how much they have invested in the game, but don't bet on it.

[QUOTE="Gxgear"]

There is an off chance that it will eventually be ported several years down the line, considering that 7-9 were all ported.

jalexbrown

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="Gxgear"]

There is an off chance that it will eventually be ported several years down the line, considering that 7-9 were all ported.

lordlors

Or the lack of FFIX PC might indicate that VII and VIII just didn't sell enough on PC for them to consider it anymore. XIV is an online game so it's a little bit different.

Or the lack of FFIX PC might indicate that VII and VIII just didn't sell enough on PC for them to consider it anymore. XIV is an online game so it's a little bit different.

hakanakumono

This is why you buy consoles.

hakanakumono

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

This is why you buy consoles.

lordlors

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

Or the lack of FFIX PC might indicate that VII and VIII just didn't sell enough on PC for them to consider it anymore. XIV is an online game so it's a little bit different.

jalexbrown

Since it "was" exclusive to the PS3 and is now coming to Xbox 360, is there any possible chance of a PC release even if down the road sometime? Any news of even rumors?

Thanks

Prince_Denspion

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

This is why you buy consoles.

jalexbrown

I'm not sure about that. The PC is a very different platform than consoles and it offers a different type of library than the consoles do. PC gamers are probably more interested in the type of library that is available on PC. And most big western games are affiliated with Microsoft whether it's on PC or 360, so why not play it on the best hardware available?

What sets the consoles apart from PC the most is probably Japanese games (despite major Japanese games getting ported to PC here and there), which I have a feeling that PC gamers aren't all that interested in. If you're a big JRPG fan, you're probably not a hermit. If you're a big fan of survival horror, you're probably not a hermit. PC has seen these types of games, but only a limited selection as opposed to what's available on consoles. Similarly, if you're a big RTS fan you're probably going to be a hermit.

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="jalexbrown"] Final Fantasy IX was never made for PC, and Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII both came out for PC within six months of their console counterparts. I'm not trying to claim that's proof that Final Fantasy XIII won't get a PC release, but there's really no solid evidence to suggest that it will.hakanakumono

Or the lack of FFIX PC might indicate that VII and VIII just didn't sell enough on PC for them to consider it anymore. XIV is an online game so it's a little bit different.

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="lordlors"] Apparently, most of the PC gamers don't care at all of console exclusive games. Shame really because it would have been better if the PC gaming community is more diverse leading to the growth of the PC platform.hakanakumono

I'm not sure about that. The PC is a very different platform than consoles and it offers a different type of library than the consoles do. PC gamers are probably more interested in the type of library that is available on PC. And most big western games are affiliated with Microsoft whether it's on PC or 360, so why not play it on the best hardware available?

What sets the consoles apart from PC the most is probably Japanese games (despite major Japanese games getting ported to PC here and there), which I have a feeling that PC gamers aren't all that interested in. If you're a big JRPG fan, you're probably not a hermit. If you're a big fan of survival horror, you're probably not a hermit. PC has seen these types of games, but only a limited selection as opposed to what's available on consoles. Similarly, if you're a big RTS fan you're probably going to be a hermit.

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="lordlors"] The fact that FF VII and VIII were released on PC also proves that there is a possibility that an FF title would come to PC again IRREGARDLESS of the previous sales. If there was no FF at all released on PC then that would have been more indicative of impossibility for FF XIII to go to PC.HuusAsking

Or the lack of FFIX PC might indicate that VII and VIII just didn't sell enough on PC for them to consider it anymore. XIV is an online game so it's a little bit different.

We'll see, but I would think we would already know about it if a PC release was down the line. But honestly, I don't believe it will happen because I don't believe that Square thinks that there is a big enough market for JRPGs in the PC realm. The 360 saw FFXIII, but it's also a console and by default it's probably going to have more users interested in FFXIII.

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="lordlors"] Apparently, most of the PC gamers don't care at all of console exclusive games. Shame really because it would have been better if the PC gaming community is more diverse leading to the growth of the PC platform.hakanakumono

I'm not sure about that. The PC is a very different platform than consoles and it offers a different type of library than the consoles do. PC gamers are probably more interested in the type of library that is available on PC. And most big western games are affiliated with Microsoft whether it's on PC or 360, so why not play it on the best hardware available?

What sets the consoles apart from PC the most is probably Japanese games (despite major Japanese games getting ported to PC here and there), which I have a feeling that PC gamers aren't all that interested in. If you're a big JRPG fan, you're probably not a hermit. If you're a big fan of survival horror, you're probably not a hermit. PC has seen these types of games, but only a limited selection as opposed to what's available on consoles. Similarly, if you're a big RTS fan you're probably going to be a hermit.

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"] Maybe it's just me, but I tend to see PC gamers being more caught up in the idea of having the best hardware instead of actually wanting to enjoy quality games. Yes, there are quality exclusives, but all those PC elitists that feel they don't need consoles are missing a lot of great games.HuusAsking

I'm not sure about that. The PC is a very different platform than consoles and it offers a different type of library than the consoles do. PC gamers are probably more interested in the type of library that is available on PC. And most big western games are affiliated with Microsoft whether it's on PC or 360, so why not play it on the best hardware available?

What sets the consoles apart from PC the most is probably Japanese games (despite major Japanese games getting ported to PC here and there), which I have a feeling that PC gamers aren't all that interested in. If you're a big JRPG fan, you're probably not a hermit. If you're a big fan of survival horror, you're probably not a hermit. PC has seen these types of games, but only a limited selection as opposed to what's available on consoles. Similarly, if you're a big RTS fan you're probably going to be a hermit.

I'm sorry, I was under the impression that pretty much all games were made on PCs of some sort. Every time I've seen Japanese developers show themselves working any game it's been in an office with a bunch of PCs. I'm pretty sure development kits are used in conjunction with development on computers as well and would be used with FFXIII as well. I'm guessing a dev kit is just special PS3 hardware used to develop PS3 games for so that they can be tested, etc. But I'm not entirely knowledgable in this area.

i can't see why they wouldn't if the 360 version sell well. surely it wouldn't take to much to port to the PC from the 360.

i can't see why they wouldn't if the 360 version sell well. surely it wouldn't take to much to port to the PC from the 360.

dog_dirt

either no or hell no

only time they going to go pc is to try milk what wows succeeding at and they will fail at that and blame pc market

It's possible considering the involvement with the PC Square has had recently. Also, their acquisition of Eidos may help chances. They released the PC-exclusive Order of War, they released Last Remnant on the PC, and they are planning to release Front Mission Evolved on the PC, the first in the series to release on that platform.Einhanderkiller

[QUOTE="Einhanderkiller"]It's possible considering the involvement with the PC Square has had recently. Also, their acquisition of Eidos may help chances. They released the PC-exclusive Order of War, they released Last Remnant on the PC, and they are planning to release Front Mission Evolved on the PC, the first in the series to release on that platform.MondeEdlu

and while FF IV is the MMO stated to replace FF IX it has been declared to be a PS3 exclusive from the get-go.

and while FF IV is the MMO stated to replace FF IX it has been declared to be a PS3 exclusive from the get-go.

iowastate

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and while FF IV is the MMO stated to replace FF IX it has been declared to be a PS3 exclusive from the get-go.

HuusAsking

BUT i have yet to see it declared anywhere to be on anything other than the PS3 although I would be surprised if it did not end up on the PC.

I was always disappointed that FF IX was stuck on the PS2