PS3 owners its true (FF XIII related) and some FF Versus XIII

Taken from a scan quoted from Nomura:

"Nomura went on to confirm that FF XIII will definitly ship in Japan by the end of 2009, but he warned that the eventual:shock: U.S. date will be held back:o to coincide with the lauch of the X box 360...which won't begin to be ported until the PS3 version is finished"

Source: http://finalfantasy-xiii.net/ I can't post mag scans so go here and look under FF XIII Agito confirmed for PSP title.

Thoughts.

I thought it was a rumour that the 360 would hinder the reelease date of the PS3 version, but it looks like it will. The thing that gets me the most is that there was an eventual U.S. release date for the PS3, which means they possible had one . 2009 PS3, well only if you live in Japan now

Good things though. The demo will be released will Advent children in March 2009 for Japan and released that same year. I guess the demo will release in the U.S. in 2010 and the game will release in 2010. Just a prediction . Also the localization process is going on and XIII and Versus XIII are said to be in some playable form

In case you missed the news: Main protagonist name in Versus is Noctis and the girl's name is Stella. Pig tails girl name is Sonen or something also.

FFXIII 360 will be a day 1 buy for me.

Oh well, I study Japanese. I'm not fluent. But by the end of 2009 i'm gonna import if I think I know enough. I'll be playing before anybody else(who doesn't import) Glad to see Vs. stayed exclusive and that the game is coming along fine as well.DeadSpaceXIII

True. I'm doing a set of Japanese lessons now, its audio, so it won't help me for reading, but it really helps for understanding speech, so it should be easier to transition into text later on. It would certainly open up a lot of opportunities for importing games that aren't fighters...

If not, waiting will suck, but 2009 should have a lot of good titles anyway.

Dumb move.

I don't mind the 360 getting it, but why does it have to hold back the PS3 version ? :|

******* 360. Resident evil, GTA, UT3, and now Final Fantasy. At least the game's release date, while still far away, won't be affected by the 360 version.TheKierkegaard

[QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"].Bigboi500

Sony, PS3, and Blu-Ray have absolutly NOTHING to do with this. It primarily Square-Enix's stupid decision making. This is hurting more than helping.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"].Cedmln

Sony, PS3, and Blu-Ray have absolutly NOTHING to do with this. It primarily Square-Enix's stupid decision making. This is hurting more than helping.

[QUOTE="Cedmln"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"].Bigboi500

Sony, PS3, and Blu-Ray have absolutly NOTHING to do with this. It primarily Square-Enix's stupid decision making. This is hurting more than helping.

Actually you are quite wrong. Sony's lack of initial sales had nothing to do with it having it's 3rd party exclusives go multiplatform. That blame falls squarely on the shoulders of high budget costs of HD game production. It is unbelievably expensive and companies cannot afford to have key titles release on only one console when there are others that would buy it up just as quickly.

Yes, the PS3 was totally overpriced at launch thanks mostly in part to Blu-Ray. However, the majority of PS3s have been sold in the last year, well after the price cut and bundling Sony did to make the PS3 a worthwhile game console purchase. There was no way Sony could have controlled how much next-gen development would cost for publishers and it is that which drove these companies to go multiplatform.

F*@#ing 360. Resident evil, GTA, UT3, and now Final Fantasy. At least the game's release date, while still far away, won't be affected by the 360 version.TheKierkegaard

GTA 4 was held back because of the PS3

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="Cedmln"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"].Shensolidus

Sony, PS3, and Blu-Ray have absolutly NOTHING to do with this. It primarily Square-Enix's stupid decision making. This is hurting more than helping.

Actually you are quite wrong. Sony's lack of initial sales had nothing to do with it having it's 3rd party exclusives go multiplatform. That blame falls squarely on the shoulders of high budget costs of HD game production. It is unbelievably expensive and companies cannot afford to have key titles release on only one console when there are others that would buy it up just as quickly.

Yes, the PS3 was totally overpriced at launch thanks mostly in part to Blu-Ray. However, the majority of PS3s have been sold in the last year, well after the price cut and bundling Sony did to make the PS3 a worthwhile game console purchase. There was no way Sony could have controlled how much next-gen development would cost for publishers and it is that which drove these companies to go multiplatform.

I honestly don't know why Square won't just make it a Time Exclusive. Everyone wins since PS3 owners would just get it early and 360 owners would get it after their version is finished. They did it for Infinite Undiscovery so why not here?

I honestly don't know why Square won't just make it a Time Exclusive. Everyone wins since PS3 owners would just get it early and 360 owners would get it after their version is finished. They did it for Infinite Undiscovery so why not here?

Lionheart08

I think you mean TLR. Yea SE are hypocrites and you just gatta live with it.

We knew this since E3...Aljosa23

not really. Alot of people were speculating on the reasons about S-E descions and

I didn't know you already knew the names for the Versus XIII characters lol. You work at S-E don't you

[QUOTE="Lionheart08"]

I honestly don't know why Square won't just make it a Time Exclusive. Everyone wins since PS3 owners would just get it early and 360 owners would get it after their version is finished. They did it for Infinite Undiscovery so why not here?

finalfantasy94

I think you mean TLR. Yea SE are hypocrites and you just gatta live with it.

I really wanna know how much MS paid them to do this.

I honestly don't know why Square won't just make it a Time Exclusive. Everyone wins since PS3 owners would just get it early and 360 owners would get it after their version is finished. They did it for Infinite Undiscovery so why not here?

Lionheart08

Heres what I think. SE are hypocrites. TLR situation is a perfect example.finalfantasy94

[QUOTE="Lionheart08"]

I honestly don't know why Square won't just make it a Time Exclusive. Everyone wins since PS3 owners would just get it early and 360 owners would get it after their version is finished. They did it for Infinite Undiscovery so why not here?

Bigboi500

I know money talks...but this really sucks.

[QUOTE="Shensolidus"][QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="Cedmln"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"].Bigboi500

Sony, PS3, and Blu-Ray have absolutly NOTHING to do with this. It primarily Square-Enix's stupid decision making. This is hurting more than helping.

Actually you are quite wrong. Sony's lack of initial sales had nothing to do with it having it's 3rd party exclusives go multiplatform. That blame falls squarely on the shoulders of high budget costs of HD game production. It is unbelievably expensive and companies cannot afford to have key titles release on only one console when there are others that would buy it up just as quickly.

Yes, the PS3 was totally overpriced at launch thanks mostly in part to Blu-Ray. However, the majority of PS3s have been sold in the last year, well after the price cut and bundling Sony did to make the PS3 a worthwhile game console purchase. There was no way Sony could have controlled how much next-gen development would cost for publishers and it is that which drove these companies to go multiplatform.

While I still do think it could use another price cut, I don't think Sony screwed up "big time" as you put it. They are a big company with alot of other things at stake here. Yes, they needed Blu-Ray to win and that alone has helped PS3 sales. Also, the titles on the PS3 have been great, the majority of them are on the 360 as well. The exclusives have been really great and are now coming out much faster and much better. Of course, that is all a matter of opinion so neither of us can be right on that.

I will agree with you though, it is still over priced. I think when Sony manages to put the PS3 at a $300 low end/$400 high end price point, we will see the console really take off. Mind you, PS3 has sold really well this year even before its titles starting making it stand out.

While I still do think it could use another price cut, I don't think Sony screwed up "big time" as you put it. They are a big company with alot of other things at stake here. Yes, they needed Blu-Ray to win and that alone has helped PS3 sales. Also, the titles on the PS3 have been great, the majority of them are on the 360 as well. The exclusives have been really great and are now coming out much faster and much better. Of course, that is all a matter of opinion so neither of us can be right on that.

I will agree with you though, it is still over priced. I think when Sony manages to put the PS3 at a $300 low end/$400 high end price point, we will see the console really take off. Mind you, PS3 has sold really well this year even before its titles starting making it stand out.

Shensolidus

[QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"]F*@#ing 360. Resident evil, GTA, UT3, and now Final Fantasy. At least the game's release date, while still far away, won't be affected by the 360 version.Englandfc1966

GTA 4 was held back because of the PS3

and also rockstar had troubles fitting the game on a DVD too so u can blame the x360 too. then u also should wonder how comes u could customize u characters hair, tattoos... and also cars in San Andreas and u cant do it in gta4? should i point my finger at the x360

[QUOTE="Englandfc1966"]

[QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"]F*@#ing 360. Resident evil, GTA, UT3, and now Final Fantasy. At least the game's release date, while still far away, won't be affected by the 360 version.DontBeHatin1983

GTA 4 was held back because of the PS3

and also rockstar had troubles fitting the game on a DVD too so u can blame the x360 too. then u also should wonder how comes u could customize u characters hair, tattoos... and also cars in San Andreas and u cant do it in gta4? should i point my finger at the x360

Oh this conspiracy crap again. Rockstar pretty much always showed the 360 version and the 360 version was ahead the majority of the dev cycle.

[QUOTE="DontBeHatin1983"][QUOTE="Englandfc1966"]

[QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"]F*@#ing 360. Resident evil, GTA, UT3, and now Final Fantasy. At least the game's release date, while still far away, won't be affected by the 360 version.Blackbond

GTA 4 was held back because of the PS3

and also rockstar had troubles fitting the game on a DVD too so u can blame the x360 too. then u also should wonder how comes u could customize u characters hair, tattoos... and also cars in San Andreas and u cant do it in gta4? should i point my finger at the x360

Oh this conspiracy crap again. Rockstar pretty much always showed the 360 version and the 360 version was ahead the majority of the dev cycle.

i really think gta4 sucked and was waste of money but also pc gamers could blame the console gamers because the pc version of gta4 was delayed

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]Heres what I think. SE are hypocrites. TLR situation is a perfect example.kage_53

So why not hold it back just like 360 is holding back the PS3 version of FF13?

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="Lionheart08"]

I honestly don't know why Square won't just make it a Time Exclusive. Everyone wins since PS3 owners would just get it early and 360 owners would get it after their version is finished. They did it for Infinite Undiscovery so why not here?

Lionheart08

I know money talks...but this really sucks.

I'll be haveing a lot of fun playing LittleBigPlanet... I'll just have to buy the Final Fantasy SackBoy Pack when ever it comes out... that might be enough to hold me over...lol...

[QUOTE="kage_53"][QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]Heres what I think. SE are hypocrites. TLR situation is a perfect example.finalfantasy94

So why not hold it back just like 360 is holding back the PS3 version of FF13?

To possible make the Hoilday rush probably. I want a release date for the PS3 Version of TLR. They know it (well atleast release window), but do to the PS3 being more popular then the 360 in Japan, I don't think there gonna tell us.

O yeah. I want in on the Closed Mega Theather. ARRGGH Nomura really doesn't like his projects being shown does he???

[QUOTE="kage_53"][QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]Heres what I think. SE are hypocrites. TLR situation is a perfect example.finalfantasy94

So why not hold it back just like 360 is holding back the PS3 version of FF13?

[QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="kage_53"][QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]Heres what I think. SE are hypocrites. TLR situation is a perfect example.Steppy_76

So why not hold it back just like 360 is holding back the PS3 version of FF13?

Did you read the article? The PS3 version for the U.S was already on a set path to release sometime sooner then expected.

They are also cutting down on lacalization, so you can't tell that way. Its already been affected.

I think it's an excuse for Square. First they get more money from MS. second make an excuse about porting the 360 version once the PS3 version is done. So delays are the 360 fault. :|

Square ENix screw you for delaying ff13 might has well wait till the new systems comes out instead of making it for ps3 and 360. BUT I MISS SQUARE SOFTresevl4rlz

There still essentially the same teams. If anything they grew larger and have more resources.

I think it's an excuse for Square. First they get more money from MS. second make an excuse about porting the 360 version once the PS3 version is done. So delays are the 360 fault. :|

PS3_3DO

kind of reminds me of a certain game that was getting delayed due to the 360 but i forgot what game

[QUOTE="Cedmln"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"][QUOTE="TheKierkegaard"].Bigboi500

Sony, PS3, and Blu-Ray have absolutly NOTHING to do with this. It primarily Square-Enix's stupid decision making. This is hurting more than helping.

You are stretching it to far. Its MS fault that US users will have to wait. Its not Sonys lack of interest or funds to keep exclusives or nothing like that.

The fanboyism is strong in this one master.

So why not delay Last Remnant too...or better yet, ignore the x amount of money you got and just release it on the PS3 first. Really treating their fans like crap.

Wow, I'm honestly not even hyped for FF13 anymore after this news.

I know it wont, but I hope it bombs in sales for both consoles so SE can get a clue.

So why not delay Last Remnant too...or better yet, ignore the x amount of money you got and just release it on the PS3 first. Really treating their fans like crap.

Kahuna_1

which fans would you be referring to?

and microsoft didnt pay for TLR..Square enix are having issues with the UE3 engine.

Wow, I'm honestly not even hyped for FF13 anymore after this news.

I know it wont, but I hope it bombs in sales for both consoles so SE can get a clue.

angry_fork

and what would that be? :?

[QUOTE="Kahuna_1"]

So why not delay Last Remnant too...or better yet, ignore the x amount of money you got and just release it on the PS3 first. Really treating their fans like crap.

lawlessx

which fans would you be referring to?

and microsoft didnt pay for TLR..Square enix are having issues with the UE3 engine.

Their FF fans. They make them wait 2 years to get information on the game, tell them its PS3 exclusive so people buy a system wait and wait...and then say its coming to the 360 and to top it off they tell them you have to wait more for the 360 version to be finished...so 360 owners wait 1.5 years while your dedicated fans have been cripplied for almost 4 years...Square is whack.

Yeah I know they did not pay for it, I just meant why not delay it so they can launch together like they are doing for FF to be fair to everyone.