For those who are buying Final Fantasy XIII...

and you own both a 360 and PS3, which version do you plan on buying???

The reason I ask is that I will be quite shocked if someone who owns both consoles is going to buy the 360 version, despite it's drawbacks, even though both versions cost the same:|.

To me, it's simply a matter of logic. I can say for sure that Spock would buy the PS3 version.

1)If the only difference was the fact that you won't have to switch discs...

2)If the only difference was that the uncompressed CGI cutscenes will look better...

3)If the only difference was that the uncompressed audio(gameplay and cutscenes) will sound better...

4)If the only difference was that the actual gameplay will be "noticeably more crisp" - http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1061287p1.html

5)If the only difference was that you'd be playing the game on more reliable hardware...

...it would simply be logical to buy the PS3version since they BOTH COST $59.99:roll:

And just to lay a couple myths to rest, I've heard some people say they might buy the 360 version because of "achievements"? You do know that achievements and trophy's are the same thing right? FFXIII supports both and therefore this is NOT an advantage for either version.

And some have said they would buy the 360 version because "multiplats are always better on 360". Sorry, but if there ever was an exception to this rule, FFXIII is it. See the above link if you want some assurance. FFXIII is NOT another game that was slop-job ported to PS3. It was made on the PS3 first and it takes full advantage of what PS3 can do(maybe even better than Uncharted 2). I've played the import and it runs in 1080p with a rock solid frame rate and very rich, vibrant color. The sound quality is incredible as well.

well, like I said, I can't see the logic in buying the 360 version if given a choice(If you only own a 360, that's a different story). But not all gamers are logical so if you are one of them, please entertain us with your reasons for choosing the inferior version:P.

I'm getting it on the PS3 because I like my RPGs on the PS3 more. The only time I'll buy an RPG on the 360 is if it's an exclusive or relies heavily on FPS mechanics (Fallout 3 comes to mind).

Pretty easy choice for me the PS3. The ps3 has the most likely chance of performing better with THIS GAME given square enix's rep.

The PS3 version by far............

1)If the only difference was the fact that you won't have to switch discs...

2)If the only difference was that the uncompressed CGI cutscenes will look better...

3)If the only difference was that the uncompressed audio(gameplay and cutscenes) will sound better...

4)If the only difference was that the actual gameplay will be "noticeably more crisp" - http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1061287p1.html

5)If the only difference was that you'd be playing the game on more reliable hardware...

mztazmz

1.ooooo switching discs...wow....

2.so you mean the ps3 version takes up 500 bluray discs? because uncomperssed CGI would take up that much space.

3.you mean if i have used the speakers of my TV that don't support uncompressed sound therefor the ps3 will play it in stereo sound some how because its uncompressed makes it sound better even though the uncompressed sound isn't whats being played?

4.Its funny IGN first said the games look completely the same...then the ps3 side of the site where the ps3 editors are saying its not...odd....

5.ps3's 11% failure rate is all i have to say because this is an illogical point.

Note: i wont be buying ff13 i have no interest in final fantasy any more.

I'll be picking it up on PS3. None of this silly console loyalty nonsense. If I can have the best version of a game, I'm going to. Skittles_McGee

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]I'll be picking it up on PS3. None of this silly console loyalty nonsense. If I can have the best version of a game, I'm going to. Jandurin

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]I'll be picking it up on PS3. None of this silly console loyalty nonsense. If I can have the best version of a game, I'm going to. siLVURcross

I have the PS3 version now.

Il probably pick up the localised 360 version when its really cheap.

[QUOTE="mztazmz"]

1)If the only difference was the fact that you won't have to switch discs...

2)If the only difference was that the uncompressed CGI cutscenes will look better...

3)If the only difference was that the uncompressed audio(gameplay and cutscenes) will sound better...

4)If the only difference was that the actual gameplay will be "noticeably more crisp" - http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1061287p1.html

5)If the only difference was that you'd be playing the game on more reliable hardware...

WilliamRLBaker

1.ooooo switching discs...wow....

2.so you mean the ps3 version takes up 500 bluray discs? because uncomperssed CGI would take up that much space.

3.you mean if i have used the speakers of my TV that don't support uncompressed sound therefor the ps3 will play it in stereo sound some how because its uncompressed makes it sound better even though the uncompressed sound isn't whats being played?

4.Its funny IGN first said the games look completely the same...then the ps3 side of the site where the ps3 editors are saying its not...odd....

5.ps3's 11% failure rate is all i have to say because this is an illogical point.

Note: i wont be buying ff13 i have no interest in final fantasy any more.

1. What a surprise / Switching Discs is a valid point why can you seemingly not take the fact that the PS3 JUST might have a better Multi plat it dosent happen often so please chill out.

2. I'm shocked at you! Even so as you well KNOW it has more room so the compression will be lessened meaning a higher quality.

3. ?

4. Uh Huh well that's a point lets see now Oh yeah IGN in general Troll the hell outta FF franchise so who really cares I'm sure when the games released over here we will see who has the better version. History says 360!

5. You only have to get honest answers around here on these forums to see how many 360s have bit the dust but yeah PS3 aint much better recently a mates of mine bit the Dust.

No really man you are like the biggest What they called er lemon no rabbit no ohh man hermit no thats PC arghhh is it Lemming here.

Oh and where dose your new found dislike of FF come from or have you always hated them?

If both are graphically the same, and neither has any performance issues, then I plan on going with the PS3 version. killab2oo5

il be buying the 360 version, to support the 360 and to make sure FF remains a multiplatform game for many years to come

not sure if ill be getting that game but if i do its gonna be the ps3 version

PS3. I only have six PS3 games, so I need another PS3 game, and FFXIII will be such a game to counter my 360's Mass Effect 2.

I'll be picking it up on PS3. None of this silly console loyalty nonsense. If I can have the best version of a game, I'm going to. Skittles_McGee

I was gonna get it on the PS3 but now that the game has been panned by the Japanese ff fans, I'll be getting Just Cause 2 instead. >>

http://www.japanator.com/already-final-fantasy-xiii-now-4-on-the-japanese-charts-12931.phtml

I was gonna get it on the PS3 but now that the game has been panned by the Japanese ff fans, I'll be getting Just Cause 2 instead. >>

http://www.japanator.com/already-final-fantasy-xiii-now-4-on-the-japanese-charts-12931.phtml

shane_orija

It's actually been really well received ...

Average review of people confirmed to have bought it: 4.45/5,

I am getting both versions. The PS3 version because it is supposidly the best version (I will be waiting for reviews of it.) The 360 version because it is so wierd that a numbered Final Fantasy is going to be on the 360 (and no 11 does not count.)

Games like Final Fantasy, Tekken and old school PS2 games you have to get them on PS3. I normally, well always buy multiplats on the Xbox 360, but this is one of those games which belong on the PS3. It looks great, im looking forward to this one. i wasn't so hyped but i saw a video and now its one of my games to watch this year.

The PS3 seems to be the one with the most options and potential. So that's the one I'm gonna convince my neighbor to buy.;)

The 360 cause i only have a cosole for its rpgs

i'll getting it for PS3.

as i got a very large collection of games on it (48 games, 6 PSN games, 8 PS3 games bought-preordered)

i've upgraded the hard drive to 500 gig,

A 1 Terabyte external harddrive converted to fat32 to hold and store movies/tv shows.

yeah. if i can get the game on PS3, i'll get it on PS3.

PS3 version of course. FF13 is one of the few games that actually benefits from having blu ray. HD videos take a lot of disc space

PS3, don't own a 360.

I haven't decided just quite yet and I'll probably wait for some reviews to come in before I do. I mean pretty much the only thing I care about is if the gameplay turns out to be identical on both platforms. Higher quality videos and sound don't really concern me much as I play on an SDTV so I won't be seeing the difference andswitching discs has never been a problem for me. So I guess if the gameplay turns out the same on both platforms I'll get it for the Xbox 360 simply cause I got some good Xbox Live friends who will be getting it and it will be fun to party chat with them about the game and see who beats it first lol.

[QUOTE="mztazmz"]

1)If the only difference was the fact that you won't have to switch discs...

2)If the only difference was that the uncompressed CGI cutscenes will look better...

3)If the only difference was that the uncompressed audio(gameplay and cutscenes) will sound better...

4)If the only difference was that the actual gameplay will be "noticeably more crisp" - http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1061287p1.html

5)If the only difference was that you'd be playing the game on more reliable hardware...

WilliamRLBaker

1.ooooo switching discs...wow....

2.so you mean the ps3 version takes up 500 bluray discs? because uncomperssed CGI would take up that much space.

3.you mean if i have used the speakers of my TV that don't support uncompressed sound therefor the ps3 will play it in stereo sound some how because its uncompressed makes it sound better even though the uncompressed sound isn't whats being played?

4.Its funny IGN first said the games look completely the same...then the ps3 side of the site where the ps3 editors are saying its not...odd....

5.ps3's 11% failure rate is all i have to say because this is an illogical point.

Note: i wont be buying ff13 i have no interest in final fantasy any more.

LOL, the fact that you're grasping at straws here and the fact that you have over 9000 posts leads me to believe that you need to get outside and socialize more often. This is way too obvious an attempt for you to make yourself feel better by crapping on my logic.

As you are obviously tech savy, you could easily come to the conclusion that I meant LOSSLESS COMPRESSION for the video. Do I really need to spell out everything? Also this was confirmed by Square(the company that made the game) so if you want to tell them you know more about their game then they do, please call them up and make an a$$ out of yourself.

FYI, on the PS3, a game that supports uncompressed PCM audio(i.e. FFXIII) does run PCM in stereo mode. In other words whether it's through HDMI, optical, or stereo RCA(like your TV), the game will render the audio in PCM before sending it out through any of these interfaces(RCA actually supports ANY audio given to it because it's analogue at that point). Do you really not know this stuff?

Uh, IGN said that this was the FIRST TIME they got to see both versions of the retail version of the games running side by side.

And I really have to shake my head at this, but the 360's failure rate is around 50% which is was higher than PS3's 11%, HENCE "more reliable hardware". When i was five years old I knew that 50 is greater than 11. An "illogical point"??????????????????????:roll:

And then to add the icing to this epic failure of a cake you baked, you end by saying "i won't be buying ff13..."

The thread is titled "For those of you buying Final Fantasy XIII..."

All I can say is WOW, happy trolling:lol:

Whichever is better or cheaper. themyth01

I dunno if you guys are reading the post or not, but whichever version is better was clearly explained in the post:D

The whole point of the post was to inform people on the differences between both versions. And before anyone asks, yes this has all been confirmed by Square themselves in various interviews over the last several months and by IGN playing both versions side by side.

Also there is no cheaper version, they both cost $59.99.

I don't much care about any of those reasons, and i'm getting on the 3sixty.

That way I can talk with my friend whatever they're playing, i'd rather not game in silence.

Also, i can have custom soundtracks so i dont have to listen to the crappy repetative battle themes and such.

PS3 I buy all multiplats on PS3.

Don't know yet considering my HD TV only does 720p :P , yeah I know but I bought it for $300 bucks and I have a small room.

It would be the 360 version, but I have a wireless controller and the batteries woulld fly by quick. So I guess its leaning towards the PS3.

Does anyone know if you can install the game with the PS3 version?

Don't know yet considering my HD TV only does 720p :P , yeah I know but I bought it for $300 bucks and I have a small room.

It would be the 360 version, but I have a wireless controller and the batteries woulld fly by quick. So I guess its leaning towards the PS3.

Does anyone know if you can install the game with the PS3 version?

hayato_

No install on PS3 version and there is nearly no loading time according to what people say.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]I'll be picking it up on PS3. None of this silly console loyalty nonsense. If I can have the best version of a game, I'm going to. siLVURcross

I got my PS3 in 2006 for MGS4 and FF, so I'll be getting FF XIII on the PS3... and uncompressws sound and video is a plus

[QUOTE="hayato_"]

Don't know yet considering my HD TV only does 720p :P , yeah I know but I bought it for $300 bucks and I have a small room.

It would be the 360 version, but I have a wireless controller and the batteries woulld fly by quick. So I guess its leaning towards the PS3.

Does anyone know if you can install the game with the PS3 version?

Kashiwaba

No install on PS3 version and there is nearly no loading time according to what people say.

@hayato: like I said in the OP, there are quite a few advantages to buying the PS3 version. Do your self a favor and make a smart choice:)

PS3 I buy all multiplats on PS3.

Kashiwaba

Pretty much my answer.

I have mine reserved for PS3, though I have both systems. This is one of those few games where I believe system does make a difference, especially coming from SE.

[QUOTE="mztazmz"]

1)If the only difference was the fact that you won't have to switch discs...

2)If the only difference was that the uncompressed CGI cutscenes will look better...

3)If the only difference was that the uncompressed audio(gameplay and cutscenes) will sound better...

4)If the only difference was that the actual gameplay will be "noticeably more crisp" - http://ps3.ign.com/articles/106/1061287p1.html

5)If the only difference was that you'd be playing the game on more reliable hardware...

WilliamRLBaker

1.ooooo switching discs...wow....

2.so you mean the ps3 version takes up 500 bluray discs? because uncomperssed CGI would take up that much space.

3.you mean if i have used the speakers of my TV that don't support uncompressed sound therefor the ps3 will play it in stereo sound some how because its uncompressed makes it sound better even though the uncompressed sound isn't whats being played?

4.Its funny IGN first said the games look completely the same...then the ps3 side of the site where the ps3 editors are saying its not...odd....

5.ps3's 11% failure rate is all i have to say because this is an illogical point.

Note: i wont be buying ff13 i have no interest in final fantasy any more.