Final Fantasy XIII for the Xbox 360; will it really come?

I've been thinking, and I've wondered if the Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII was just a ploy to get 360 owners excited, and when they were let down, they'd buy a PS3 so they could play it. I think it will be cancelled. Here are some reasons:

1. No work has begun on on FFXIII for the 360.

2. There hasn't been any word of Final Fantasy Versus XIII for the 360.

3. Final Fantasy Agito XIII hasn't had anything to do with Microsoft.

4. Final Fantasy has mainly been Playstation.

5. The demo for FFXIII will only be on the PS3 with Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete.

I've been thinking, and I've wondered if the Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII was just a ploy to get 360 owners excited, and when they were let down, they'd buy a PS3 so they could play it. I think it will be cancelled. Here are some reasons:

1. No work has begun on on FFXIII for the 360.

2. There hasn't been any word of Final Fantasy Versus XIII for the 360.

3. Final Fantasy Agito XIII hasn't had anything to do with Microsoft.

4. Final Fantasy has mainly been Playstation.

5. The demo for FFXIII will only be on the PS3 with Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete.

rockwii13

1. They don't need to remake the entire game, they will just port it over so that both versions are released on the same day (same day release confirmed)

2. I don't even know what that is, I'm not a Final Fantasy fan...but it doesn't sound like the same game.

3. I don't know what that is either, but it doesn't sound like the same game

4. Wrong, and Square Enix wouldn't care if it had been anyway. People make games for money, plain and simple, and by releasing it on the 360, they'll get more money.

5. That doesn't mean anything.

5.

I personally think you're very wrong, and no I'm not trying to make myself feel better.

SE is now making 3 games for the 360, IU,TLR and SO4, and SO has always been a Sony series (Well not always but since The PS1) and that was a major letdown for japanese gamers, SE is seeing the profit it can gain from the 360 and it's obvious they aren't being shy with their intentions.

The guy who said there was no word on a 360 FFXIII Vs. there has been word, the word is that it's a PS3 exclusive, SE knows that it has a long relationship with Sony, and the guys at SE also know that FF13 was a big player in PS3 sales so they have to leave Sony with something from the Fabula Nova Crystalis, and not only is FF13 Vs. a PS3 exclusive Sony also recieved FF13 Agito for it's PSP, which was basically SE's way of making ammends for making FF13 a multiplat.

There is no reason for them to start working on the 360 version, seeing as how the consoles basically play the same, all they will have to do is cut down where they must due to hardware and media issues.
About you saying it has been mainly on Playstation, before it was on playstation FF1-6 were on NIntendo, you know what Square did? They left Nintendo, and besides with the new games Square is releasing on the 360 I wouldn't worry about they're 'loyalty' to Sony.
And believe me there's a long tme before the game hits PS3, and there are reasons why PS3 owners are getting the demo, a lot of people, myself included bought the PS3 for FF13, we deserve a damn demo.

The reason the game is delayed for NA release s the same reason 99% of JRPGs are delayed in NA, they have substantial amounts of voice acting that needs to be redone, and sometimes they change certain things that fit the japanese market that aren't so suitable for the western market, that's the usual reason.

So yes that's why I'm positive there is no way of this game not hitting the 360, it just doesn't make sense financially for them to back out on it after already announcing it.

yes it will but im guessing it will have long load times p00phead

lol... don't be blinded by the hype that Sony built up... the 360's disc drive is faster than the PS3's...and the new fall update will allow 360 owners with HDD's to install the game into the Hard Disc as well...

hahaha, a lawsuit over a game not coming to a console? I don't think that'll happen!Old_Gooseberry

Sure it would

Microsoft and Square have a contract to put the game on their console, breach of that contract means in flies a lawyer to sue the day

Both Square and Microsoft made legally binding statements. If they pull a trick like that, Shareholders will f**k them, and customers who bought an Xbox following that announcement are also going to file a class-action lawsuit, i'm sure of that.Sedoras

They aren't "legally binding statements." To my knowledge, they did not even sign a contract. Square will inevitably do what they please. One of the only ways for such legal action to be legitimate is if SE and MS had came to a legal, written, and notarized agreement that FFXIII is no longer a PS3 exclusive. This is unlikely, because SE has a tendency to keep itself out of the corner. Regardless of this, you are right. Customers and shareholders (especially SE shareholders) would go batsh** crazy.

I personally think you're very wrong, and no I'm not trying to make myself feel better.

SE is now making 3 games for the 360, IU,TLR and SO4, and SO has always been a Sony series (Well not always but since The PS1) and that was a major letdown for japanese gamers, SE is seeing the profit it can gain from the 360 and it's obvious they aren't being shy with their intentions.

The guy who said there was no word on a 360 FFXIII Vs. there has been word, the word is that it's a PS3 exclusive, SE knows that it has a long relationship with Sony, and the guys at SE also know that FF13 was a big player in PS3 sales so they have to leave Sony with something from the Fabula Nova Crystalis, and not only is FF13 Vs. a PS3 exclusive Sony also recieved FF13 Agito for it's PSP, which was basically SE's way of making ammends for making FF13 a multiplat.

There is no reason for them to start working on the 360 version, seeing as how the consoles basically play the same, all they will have to do is cut down where they must due to hardware and media issues.
About you saying it has been mainly on Playstation, before it was on playstation FF1-6 were on NIntendo, you know what Square did? They left Nintendo, and besides with the new games Square is releasing on the 360 I wouldn't worry about they're 'loyalty' to Sony.
And believe me there's a long tme before the game hits PS3, and there are reasons why PS3 owners are getting the demo, a lot of people, myself included bought the PS3 for FF13, we deserve a damn demo.

The reason the game is delayed for NA release s the same reason 99% of JRPGs are delayed in NA, they have substantial amounts of voice acting that needs to be redone, and sometimes they change certain things that fit the japanese market that aren't so suitable for the western market, that's the usual reason.

So yes that's why I'm positive there is no way of this game not hitting the 360, it just doesn't make sense financially for them to back out on it after already announcing it.

McNulty5

Dude, you need to stop sleeping with your Xbox in your bed. :|

The consoles do not "play the same." Adept techs and developers allow you to believe that they do, though they are relatively equal where performance is concerned. You're right about the hardware and media issues, but those issues take more than a week to address. We both know that it's all about financial gain, while the TC is a little....obtuse, Sony could still offer an absurd exclusivity offer. Most JRPGs are delayed in NA, you're right, but if the current plan is adhered to, FFXIII will probably take even longer to release than your average JRPG. Not only due to localization, but also porting. In fact, most multi-plat games have been developed for both consoles simultaneously, while FFXIII is not, which means that FFXIII is the odd man out. Stating that there is no issue with porting a game like FFXIII from one console to another is simply ignorant. 360 fans aren't going to accept the same old port; they're going to want it to feel like a 360 game.

I'm with you on the demo. I spent 500 dollars for that machine, and all I've played is MGS and SC (and that's only because Blockbuster was out of SC for the 360...). At the very least, a bone would be nice.

[QUOTE="Sedoras"]Both Square and Microsoft made legally binding statements. If they pull a trick like that, Shareholders will f**k them, and customers who bought an Xbox following that announcement are also going to file a class-action lawsuit, i'm sure of that.YourChaosIsntMe

They aren't "legally binding statements." To my knowledge, they did not even sign a contract. Square will inevitably do what they please.

I'm glad to see you don't think contracts are used in the game industry.

You're saying it went something like this.....

Microsoft: You wanna?
Square: Kay
Microsoft: Later

Stating that there is no issue with porting a game like FFXIII from one console to another is simply ignorant. 360 fans aren't going to accept the same old port; they're going to want it to feel like a 360 game.

YourChaosIsntMe

Ummm, what?

That's the POINT lol

The whole thing is to give an experience that used to be found elsewhere on the 360. If you change it then you take away that advantage that Microsoft has.

The only thing that will make it feel like a 360 game will be achievements

Stupid question, stupid answer... so...

NO

Dude, you need to stop sleeping with your Xbox in your bed. :|

The consoles do not "play the same." Adept techs and developers allow you to believe that they do, though they are relatively equal where performance is concerned. You're right about the hardware and media issues, but those issues take more than a week to address. We both know that it's all about financial gain, while the TC is a little....obtuse, Sony could still offer an absurd exclusivity offer. Most JRPGs are delayed in NA, you're right, but if the current plan is adhered to, FFXIII will probably take even longer to release than your average JRPG. Not only due to localization, but also porting. In fact, most multi-plat games have been developed for both consoles simultaneously, while FFXIII is not, which means that FFXIII is the odd man out. Stating that there is no issue with porting a game like FFXIII from one console to another is simply ignorant. 360 fans aren't going to accept the same old port; they're going to want it to feel like a 360 game.

I'm with you on the demo. I spent 500 dollars for that machine, and all I've played is MGS and SC (and that's only because Blockbuster was out of SC for the 360...). At the very least, a bone would be nice.

YourChaosIsntMe

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[QUOTE="Sedoras"]Both Square and Microsoft made legally binding statements. If they pull a trick like that, Shareholders will f**k them, and customers who bought an Xbox following that announcement are also going to file a class-action lawsuit, i'm sure of that.Jaysonguy

They aren't "legally binding statements." To my knowledge, they did not even sign a contract. Square will inevitably do what they please.

I'm glad to see you don't think contracts are used in the game industry.

You're saying it went something like this.....

Microsoft: You wanna?
Square: Kay
Microsoft: Later

Stating that there is no issue with porting a game like FFXIII from one console to another is simply ignorant. 360 fans aren't going to accept the same old port; they're going to want it to feel like a 360 game.

YourChaosIsntMe

Ummm, what?

That's the POINT lol

The whole thing is to give an experience that used to be found elsewhere on the 360. If you change it then you take away that advantage that Microsoft has.

The only thing that will make it feel like a 360 game will be achievements

I know this is a late response, but I've been busy with the beginning of school. You want to know something really funny? I'm an Economics major. So you're telling me that you believe MS and SE signed a contract ending PS3 exclusivity? Developers/publishers sign contracts with hardware manufacturers for exclusive titles, not multi-platform titles. So in essence, it's highly probable that the conversation you created occured. There is certainly documentation concerning the use of the Xbox 360 logo, packaging, and..well...a million other things, but this probably does not entail a binding contract to develop and release the title for the 360. Many games have been announced for a specific system(s), only to have the developer or publisher jump ship. Guess how many publishers announced multi-plat titles for the N64 and Saturn and didn't release them. Publishers will rarely sign a binding contract, unless the board of directors feel that it is in their and the stockholders best financial interests. While it is possible that a contract was signed due to the high-profile nature of the title, it is more likely that SE did not do so. Always remember that SE attempts to control the terms of any and all agreements made with developers, publishers, and hardware manufacturers.

Likewise, you misunderstand my purpose in saying "we want it to feel like a 360 game." What that means is we expect a high-quality port, rather than a shoddy port (for example, The Orange Box for PS3). We want it to feel as if it were developed for the 360 console, with intuitive controls and seamless graphics, which has always been a challenge in porting a game from one console to another. The undertaking may be less daunting going from the PS3 to 360, unlike the majority of the other current-gen ports. Regardless of what many of our peers have said, the hardware between the two consoles is obviously different in many, many ways, but that should prove to be less of an issue with a port like this (360 to PS3 ports, if you didn't know, have been unbelievably flawed).