Final Fantasy Versus XIII Going to 360: Why Not?

Split-screen.com writes: "Let's admit it: This is the age of the multi-platformer. Nonetheless, the number of titles that have held their success and remained console exclusives (or even bi-platform, like Left4Dead) is nothing to scoff about. Each week we think: Who's next? Who's going to bridge the gap between various console owners? One of the many upcoming epics not developed by a first party studio, Final Fantasy XIII's multi-platform stance shocked many a gamer, not to mention rendering a select few skeptical. Is it any stretch then that Square-Enix won't take the next big step and declare Tetsuya Nomura's latest opus Final Fantasy Versus XIII for the 360 as well?"

[GWAVE]

*yawn*

Does split-screen ever write articles that AREN'T heavily slanted toward the 360? Where's their "Alan Wake going to the PS3: Why not?" article? Where's their "Gears 2 is not perfect!" article? In the middle of the article, the author even says (and I quote directly):

"Square-Enix is ensuring that 360 gamers are also kept in the continuity. Unlike, say, Mass Effect, where a port of the first game needs to be released to bring PS3 gamers up to speed, assuming the second will be heading to the PS3 (which it’s not)."

After seeing so many articles such as this, I'm amazed that some people can still claim, "No. No. No. The media isn't biased against the PS3..."

[sonarus]

Well versus going to 360 is just about as likely as mass effect or splinter cell going to PS3.

I don't think the media as a whole is biased against PS3 but certain individuals in the media are. But people need to stop with the media is biased stuff...anyone who says something "not positive" about PS3 is biased and is on microsoft pay roll. IGN on microsoft payroll cus they gave KZ2 9.4 and gears 2 9.5 (you should have heard them laughing at fanboys on the podcast LMFAO)

[GWAVE]

I'm making a blanket statement when I say that the media is biased. There are individual websites where the comment does not apply, but as a whole there is a pervading "PS3 is doomed" mindset amongst journalists. It's starting to fade, but it's there.

[kevoncox]

It's not a PS3 is doom mindset. Many people never expected Sony to be in a close fight this generation let alone be in last place. Moast of these " biased" sites were huge advocates of the Ps2. I'm sorry but it's clear to me that you are all about Sony, every post I see from you screams this fact.

Sony has made major missteps this gen and writers are calling them out for it. Is the PS3 doomed...No. However, Should the Ps3 be in 3rd place? Nope. It is a console that had a hude amount of hype surrounding it's released and Sony has allowed it to evaporate. It's only Sony loyalist like yourself that can't see that and think that the media is picking on the Ps3 ( the greatest console ever rite?)

These type are articles are prevelent for consoles in 3rd place. They were written about the XBox all the time last gen. The were written abotu the Sega Saturn all the time the gen before that. The loser get's piled on. It happens, Deal with it!

Please save the average year sales vs the 360 because that means nothing, the 360 and the ps3 will always be a year apart. I don't care to compare 2006 sales vs. 2007 sales. At the end of the day total sales are all that matter. Sony is in third so they are the media's b*tch. When/ if they pass MS, then MS will be the media's b*tch. Don't like it? Buy 8 million ps3s!

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Alan wake is publised by MS as is gears.
FF13 is going to 360 so it makes sense to wonder is FF13 verses will as well.

[MasFlowKiller]

because Tetsuya Nomura is a PlayStation fan, and one of SE best video game directors so he has some say as to were his projects go and dont go, He is the Cliffy B of SE

[Maddens Raiders]

mix in a spell check with your ridiculous diatribes, where "moast" of the words aren't misspelled and so "prevelent".

Your lopsided arguments might carry a little more weight with this correction. You can thank me later "rite"?

[PixlSheX]

Can you imagine, Tetsuya Nemura and Kingdom Hearts team, developing, or even making a port to Xbox360?

Tetsuya cares more about NDS than Xbox360. They even made a remake of KH:CoM to PS2.

[MasFlowKiller]

Tetsuya Nemura has been very vocal about his loyalty for sony, i mean he ported a GBA game to the PS2, i never heard of someone re-doing a GBA game for the PS2 fans,

if you say it was for the $$, it wasnt ported to the GameCube or Xbox which could have been potentially more money

[lonestarmt]

There is ton of proof that the media is biased. Look at the x-play review for killzone 2. How can they say that when ps3 fans have been playing MGS4, warhawk, motorstorm, uncharted, disgea 3, ratchet and clank, little big planet, and not to mention all of the multi-platform games. Its absurd. How can a reviewer honestly say in its review killzone has the best graphics hands down ever in a console yet it gets only a 9.5 for graphics when GTAIV, gears of war, and OMG still can't believe it halo 3 get higher scores?? Not trying to say those games don't deserve the high scores, but the lower score for killzone? Remember MGS4 reviews, finally there is a reason to have a ps3. Then little big planet ahh finally a reason to have a ps3. Then killzone, finally a reason to have a ps3. Everyone is a little bias toward something and its obvious that the media in general has it out for ps3 to fail.

[Esena]

"Square-Enix is ensuring that 360 gamers are also kept in the continuity. Unlike, say, Mass Effect, where a port of the first game needs to be released to bring PS3 gamers up to speed, assuming the second will be heading to the PS3 (which it’s not)."

My favorite part of these journalists is their clear inconsistencies. Why is it so hard to see that Mass Effect 2 may come to the ps3 without the first one? I mean everyone was convinced that MGS4 would come to the X360, but where are 1-3 for them? People need to stop with arguments that don't examine the other side -- it makes you look fairly "biased."

[Mozilla89]

Its 2009 and X-Play is still going off the old "PS3 has no games." mentality?! Grow up and just review the freaking game, no one cares about the "sly" remarks against the PS3.

[tordavis]

"Alan Wake going to the PS3: Why not?"

Microsoft Game Studios owns the Alan Wake IP. It will never go to PS3.

Ninja Gaiden 2 would be a better analogy.

[eagle21]

Shut it defending the booger green devil Microsoft. That shoddy machine has no lead in JP or EU. Wake up and smell the bias and lack of logic in the article.

[Expy]

Proof of the media bias can clearly be heard when the Final Fantasy XIII trailer was shown at the Microsoft conference at E3... The amount of "cheering" clearly shows a heavy XBOX360-sided gaming media.

[Sarcasm]

Left 4 Dead going to PS3: Why Not?
Mass Effect 2 going to PS3: Why Not?
Splinter Cell Conviction going to PS3: Why Not?
Bioshock 2 going to PS3: Why Not?
Gears of War 3 going to PS3: Why Not?
Star Ocean 4 going to PS3: Why Not?

Where are these articles?

[BlindMonkey]

Well we already know bioshock 2 is coming to ps3 and most of us believe star ocean 4 will come to the ps3 too. Really wouldn't make sense if star ocean 4 didn't come to the ps3.

[thats_just_prime]

Expy "Proof of the media bias can clearly be heard when the Final Fantasy XIII trailer was shown at the Microsoft conference at E3... The amount of "cheering" clearly shows a heavy XBOX360-sided gaming media."

OMFG are you reaally that damn dumb ? Its a MS conference filled with MS fans no sh!t they cheered.

As for FF13vs goin multi plat i said that it probably be release after the ps3 verison (if it gets ported). FF13 is probably SE testing the marketed to see how well FF13 sells on the 360 compared to the ps3. To see if its worth it to port FF13vs to the 360. SE has show again and again that they favor the 360 over the ps3 and they have also said they do a number of times. All the whining sony fanboys are using the same bs logic that they did to say FF13 will never go to the 360 and we all know how that turned out.

BTW which sony fanboy is this

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

I'm betting on gwave

[Max Power]

i hardly doubt SE is wait to see how well FFXIII is going to sell when they so far have release a ton of RPGS on the x360, so i think they have a good indication of how well it could sell.

[Expy]

@prime

E3 isn't open to the public, the conferences were for gaming media and journalists. Thus, my point.

[lonestarmt]

"OMFG are you reaally that damn dumb ? Its a MS conference filled with MS fans no sh!t they cheered. "

Actually no, last year e3 was for the press only, so you had a lot of press or media covering all three shows. So there really shouldn't be any fanboys for anything there, and if there were then man expy really was right. lol

[iamtehpwn]

Put Gears of War 2 and Halo 3 on Playstation 3 then too!

what IDIOT wrote this article?

[DMason]

@Sonarus-
Mass Effect is coming to PS3 idiot.

[cayal]

"Well versus going to 360 is just about as likely as mass effect or splinter cell going to PS3."

Not really.

Nomura is a Sony fan(boy) and has a lot of pull at Square. I am not sure if anyone in Bioware (well EA) or Ubisoft have such pull.

[thats_just_prime]

Ok just cause the last E3 was open to only "media and journalists" doesnt mean there wasnt fanboys there. The hiphopfanboy got in to E3 and I seriously doubt he was cheering that. Plus how many mags and online site are there that only cover xbox news (same is true of the ps3)? They are most likely fans of the 360 it doesnt mean they are bias really as they only cover the 360. I dont see any of you sony fanboy complaining that the reviews for KZ2 are bias cause they come from a sony only mag/site.

[FF7numbaone]

I guess this months rumors are:
Left for dead going to ps3?
final fantasy 13 verus going to 360?

[Danja]

FF VS on the 360 would mean another 3 years in waiting for this game which by the M$ would probably already dropped the 360 for the next Xbox....

SE is threading on thin ice this gen by slapping there most loyal fanbase in the face time after time I hope there new found smaller 360 fanbase takes them out of there financial troubles later down the road...

[aiphanes]

Can we say RROD!!! And Scratched discs...The hardware is terrible on the microsoft side...The only thing Sony did wrong was the price and that is being corrected this year.

Killzone 2 lived up to the hype....its only been 2 years...the Xbox 360 has been out for over 3 years...

[yanikins111]

@prime

LMFARO

thats too funny.

NEEEEEERDLINGER

[PirateThom]

Because Square Enix is stretched thin as it is and Nomura and the team begged Wada already to not make it multiplatform.

[gaffyh]

Also Sony although doesn't own a controlling stake, does own a significant stake in Square Enix. And also Nomura is a major Sony fan.

I think Square will wait and see how well the 360 version of FFXIII does compared to the PS3 version and then decide whether it is worth doing Versus. I expect Japan sales to have a MAJOR impact on their decision as well, they could probably sell 2 million in Japan very easily.

[Coheno]

This guy should really get to know his games before writing crap like this. It doesn't take long to find out that it is Nomura who is behind it, and Nomura is one of the few, if not the only big name left at SE, and they do not want to make him angry. This is his game/project, and it will be on his terms, and yes he is a big Playstation fan!

[PirateThom]

About 50% of Final Fantasy game sales are from Japan.

Final Fantasy XII did about 5m units worldwide, with 2.5m being sold in Japan alone.

I wouldn't be surprised if this did similar numbers world wide.

Edit: As for Noumra, he's also the reason I think Kingdom Hearts will be a PS3 exclusive. Microsoft may have the money men at Square Enix in their pocket, but Sony have the devs.

[MasFlowKiller]

yeah sony has great releationship with developers, did u guys know Insomniac Help build the IA for Killzone 2, just look at the relationship Sucker Punch, Insomniac and Naughty Dog Had last gen, u dont hear about that type of releationship from other companies

[thats_just_prime]

gaffyh I agree but japan wont factor into it cause FF13 is exclusive to the ps3 in japan so they have no why of knowing how it will do over there. They might test the waters in japan with SO4 to try and decide if it be worth it to port a FF game to the 360.

[Sarick]

Wada, pointed out one of his reasons (besides money) for making the first FF13 multi was comments from PS3 and 360 fans like: "WE got FFXII exclusive!" or "We're getting it mark my words!'

My take is when there are people begging about something such as as to "why?" or "Why not?" it just stirs the pot. The more we stir the pot the more likely it'll get extra seasonings and go multi.

Wada, probably laughing about it like he did when he announced it on stage. Watch his face seriously. It fairly sure it made him feel all tingly inside knowing that he pissed off millions of fans fighting over this game.

[gaffyh]

@2.5 - I know that, what i meant was that if the game sells a lot in Japan on PS3 alone, it's kinda a waste of time for them to port to 360 at all. But obviously this all depends on the amount of sales from the 360 version (which I'm guessing will be about 1.5 million maybe more)

[Ichiryoka]

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[Parapraxis]

Maybe because S-E has yet to deliver a single exclusive JRPG on PS3.
It's no shock why some PS3 fans are fuming over Square Enix' actions so far this gen.
Even though some of the S-E games on 360 are supposed to be multiplat or rumoured to be, there is not a single S-E game yet to see the light of day on Sony's black box.

[Aclay]

All I have to say is this, if Star Ocean 4 will be only on the 360, then there's no reason why FF Versus XIII can't be a PS3 exclusive.

At this point I think it's more likely that SO4 will come to the PS3 than Versus XIII on the 360, because JRPG's almost always sell the most in Japan and the PS3's installbase in Japan is most prime for JRPG's than the 360 and because of Nomura. If SquareEnix wants to ensure that SO4 actually sells what it should, then they should release it on the PS3, even if it's just a Japanese PS3 release.

Split-Screen.com needs to write their next article on this:"SO4 going to PS3: Why Not?"

[kevoncox]

Star ocean 4 will coem to the Ps3. It's not exclusive.

[Sarick]

From what I read it'll be timed exclusive at most. PS3 been getting a lot of sloppy seconds in the RPG department. Sony doesn't seem to want FF11 on the PS3 either because the guy SE was working with quit and they dropped it.

The 360 and PS2 versions making SE big money and looking at the just the US FFXI 360 install base gives them a lot of incentive.

[heyheyhey]

one word:

Nomura

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[GWAVE]

Bu...bu...bu...but...you're right.

[FF7numbaone]

Gabe = Noruma. Except Gabe is a big anti ps3 fanboy.

[RememberThe357]

Damn it that was funny!

[Hallucinate]

hah noruma is japans gabe

[DavidMacDougall]

360 is a piece of ****

[lokiroo420]

A 12 disc set will be a nice little game for the box boys. Maybe they can get a collectors edition carrying case so they can have it on th go, you know a sturdy shoulder strap with comfort pad. it will be a shame however when disc 7-9 scratches.

[Darrius Cole]

The Microsoft viral marketing machine is truly magnificent.

[XxSpiiKeZxX]

yea ur rite a 12-disc set
wonder how many discs would it take for the 360 to hold MGS4

[jams_shop]

Why is it that I never see a "SO4 going to PS3" article? Why?!

[jackdoe]

Because you won't generate as many hits!

[eagle21]

The thought of PS3 owners having awesome EXCLUSIVES like God of War, VERSUS XIII, MGS4, Killzone 2, etc. makes them so sad. This is EXCLUSIVE TO THE PS3.

Keep SO4 and last remnant, we don't need them!

[jams_shop]

yeah. I think this one is going to stay exclusive or at least time exclusive

[ultimolu]

It should stay exclusive. If you wanted to make it multiplatform, then you should have announced it in the beginning, not have PS3 fans wait for three f*cking years or so to then say they no longer have an exclusive to look forward to.

That's what happened with FFXIII. Let PS3 fans have an rpg stay exclusive for once.

Why isn't Star Ocean 4 multiplatform?

Answer that.

[Ryuk]

Ha! And I thought the droids got use to waiting years on end for their games? And the reason why Star Ocean 4 isn't multiplat is cause ps3 owners don't buy games. Jump in now, or wait beyond.

[dustgavin]

I do recall you saying that you own all 3 consoles. Basically, you are making fun of yourself.

You have a low self-esteem and get your kicks off teasing the games on a console you supposedly own. Seek therapy.

[Ryuk]

And your point is? So what if I own all the systems...doesnt mean I have to follow in sony's footsteps like you droids do. Mind control doesnt work on the strong willed kid.

[ultimolu]

Ryuk is....strange.

That's all I have to say.

[Ryuk]

And ultimolu better have my breakfast ready in the morning..
That's all I have to say >:P

[Llort]

When he says strong willed, he means mentally retarded.

[Gun_Senshi]

1 Word (Name)

NOMURA

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[thehitman]

They probably would have put on 360 if wasn't the for SMALL factor that its engine they used on it was built straightly for the ps3 from the ground up.

Could it come in distant future wouldn't be surprised with the latest SE discussions but not upon release of ps3.

[Max Power]

the crystal engine was built with multi-platform intention.

[Dimitri]

Because the game will have to be made in a way so it can play on XBOX 360. It wont even take 50% of PS3s power.. Its sad, that there is a console in the market which down-grades games.

XBOX 360 should have been released sometime after the PS2.. and should never have been launched with PS3.

[XtreemGamer]

Agree...

[KingDizzi]

Because Nomura is the golden boy of SE and he is making the game, what he says goes and this is that Versus will be PS3 only.

[Godmars290]

If there is an actual difference between the 360 and PS3 I want to see it in the games.

The only reason "This is the age of the multi-platformer" is that MS is paying for it. Just as they're paying for a lot of the bias.

[jackdoe]

Disagree. It is the age of the multiplatform because no one console is completely dominant. However, it doesn't mean that every game is gonna be multiplatform.

[SupaPlaya]

this is precisely why Sony invested heavily into so many first party studios. They are in for the long haul where MS is just banking on the early start, and it is working for them so far.

It will be interesting to see if MS can hold Sony off in the next couple of years with Sony's big exclusives coming.

[Godmars290]

But you do have to agree that with MS throwing money around, securing exclusive DLC, that the concept of multiplatforming is skewed.

It might "just be business" but its still skewed

[UltimateIdiot911]

Another thing is, Microsoft pay out are limited these day and Microsoft is obviously not recession proof either as recent layoff have shown. Not only that, the department that spent the most money is the Entertainment department which includes the Zune and 360.

[jackdoe]

Oh boy. Flame bait article right here! Anywho, Nomura is a rather large Playstation fanboy. Couple to that rumors that he and Square-Enix are having a rather frosty relationship at the moment, and Square wouldn't dare do anything to piss off their poster boy, lest he quit. But this doesn't matter at all cause the FIRST FFXIII game won't hit the states until next year!

[Gue1]

I don't know.... =|

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Money?

They can't just go and break their contract with Microsoft now, can they?

Microsoft may have broken their contract with SEGA to provide a 10 year online gaming service to them...

...but hey...

...who's counting?

[kewlkat007]

anything is possible...

I know most PS3 fans want Vs more probably because it's exclusive, obviously.

But Money talks, in these bad economic times..Loyalty have been walking.

[Max Power]

because it looks badass and more mature.

[UltimateIdiot911]

Well, Microsoft can't afford to keep paying companies to go Multiplat. They had to lay off and have shut down first party studios. So even Microsoft can't keep talking with money in bad times. This is why Sony is smart to invest in first party rather than going into a pi$$ing war on who can buy out third party support.

[McLuvn]

E3 '09 will tell the tale, maybe as late as E3 '10. I wouldn't be surprised though. I'm pretty skeptical about how much clout Nomura has when it comes to VS being multi-plat. I don't really care as long as I get to play it in the next decade. This just slows down the production of Kingdom Hearts 3 and FF XIV though.

[jackdoe]

FFXIV won't hit this generation. Pretty much no way.

[cyrus228]

before the old ff13 trailers never said ps3 only, but versus does say ps3 only, second, the real time graphics are way to amazing to be multiplat, it has a mgs4 cleanliness to it. as u can see ff13 suffered in graphics big time due to it goin multiplat, why else wud versus look so much better than 13? just my thought it all ;p

[George Sears]

I think it'll all depend on how good Star Ocean IV and probably FFXIII does on the 360. If they do great on the console I don't see why not bringing it on the 360 as well.

[jackdoe]

Also depends on whether Sony sunk any money into the project and whether Square has the resources for a port and on how Nomura feels.

[SupaPlaya]

If they are going to ask such question, they should not single out one game for one platform. The question should be:

"All Square Enix games should be multiplatform: Why Not?" or
"All third party games should be multiplatform: Why Not?"

Why isn't SO4 being hold off until the PS3 version is done??
Why isn't MGS4 on the 360??

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Nomura.

He has good connections with Sony and Nintendo. If anything, he would make a FFVXIII spin-off for the DS or Wii...which would be cool. He's an honorable man. He does things for people that show him respect...and they do the same back.

Microsoft shows people money...not respect.

[killzone2flop]

Its coming to xbox360 just wait and see it will be announced at E3.

Just facts why ps3 in not required anymore.

[rucky]

Ok ill wait but if it does not come you have to eat your own vagina

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Let's make a bet.

[Sasanova]

another pizzed off xbot wanting more games on their 360...must suck to own that system...

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Yes, it would take much longer to develop.

I would be more concerned with quality though. The 360 is, by no means, a terrible system. Obviously, it's easier to develop for and has a lot of power.

However, the PS3 is clearly more powerful. The thing's a beast! With that much power in your hands, there's almost limitless options. With the 360...Nomura and his team wouldn't have as much freedom, you know? These guys need as much space as possible.

They made Kingdom Hearts. Don't question them.

[Playa7970]

Who cares about final fantasy anymore

[solidt12]

it's not a 1st or second party game so I wouldn't be surprised. But this article is nothing more than Flame Bait!!

[Reibooi]

Noumra-san said it would stay PS3 exclusive and says he is taking full advantage of the PS3. If that is truly the case then a 360 version would be impossible without being extremely gimped as it is common knowledge that the PS3 is more powerful if used right.

Also Nomura-san is a strong Sony supporter so I doubt he will go back on his word. He is quite high up in SE and most likely has quite a bit of say about things. He has been in charge of countless massive hits for SE. Kingdom Hearts is his brain child after all.

[DFresh]

Like I give a s*** about those RPG Microsoft can have them considering every RPG is a flop.

[FantasyStar]

If it happens, then it happens. The reasons split-screen put forth are reasonable, but in the end. I don't care. Corporate politics is beneath me unless I am a stockholder or a financial interest. Which I'm not.

I just want The Last Remnant to come out for PS3 already! Hopefully with fixes for framerates.

[Obama]

Another baseless rumor. Remember in the recent versus trailer the words: "Only for Playstaion3" appears at the end of the screen. The fact that they have to emphasize it in a trailer makes me believe that this title will never see the light on the 360.

If anything Star Ocean 4 will have a higher chance of being ported to the ps3.

[dan_chan89]

Please no.

[Jerk120]

Just like Mass Effect CAN go multiplat so can FF13 Versus.

The outcome will be different though.

FF13 Versus on Xbox360 confirmed.

Mass Effect 2 on Ps3 denied.

[Stryfeno1]

Of course this is coming....SE and MS are best friends. Only way is if Sony put up some cash for exclusivity. However, THEY WON'T!!! :) :D

FF Versus XIII on the Xbox 360 confirmed.

[Mr_Luke]

if it happens, then we'll see it in Europe in 10-11 years? No pls... since this is the chapter i'm really waiting for, it has huge names behind it (FF VII, VIII, IX, KH, KH2 creators), i wouldn't like to wait so many time. If it goes multy but it's out in a reasonable time... then no prob, nothing change for me =P i will buy it for my PS3 anyway

Oh, P.S. this article is clearly pro-CW, something i find extremely stupid. I've never seen "PS3 only" in FF XIII trailers, and i saw the "PS3 only WORLDWIDE" for Versus. So dunno, this will be like MGS4..

[Skyreno]

lol right sure..fF13Versus going to 360 sure... also nomura is ps3 fanboy kingdom hearts series and games he make goes for ps3!!!

MS Can take star ocean 4 hey they can even take final fantasy 13...lets hope doesnt break system.... But But.. final fantasy 13 versus will stay ps3 exclusive because nomura and his team made game ^^

[mastiffchild]

Right can I just make it plain that the quickest way of ensuring you get to play both FF13 and FF13vs is to learn Japanese and buy a PS3. Even with the intricacies of learning a pretty tough language(at least when going from english)/saving up for your big black box or, indeed, both, you'll still be a year to eighteen months ahead of anyone in the West whatever console you or they currently own.

SE have shown they only really care about fans in Japan(and , like most of us, very big cheques)when many westerners too bought PS3 on the understanding that these games were to be exclusive(not that Sony will mind this considering they still sold some consoles off it's back and, in fairness the FF market in Japan would've been 99% PS3 whatever happened)and now all western gamers will have an even more drastic wait than usual due to them not developing the 360 until finishing and releasing the Jap/PS3 version.

Bottom line is that Sony/MS is of no concern-if you are a western fan of SE and FF in particular you just don't matter-unless, of course, you take my earlier advice. Then they let you play their reindeer games and you wont get left out in the cold like poor Rudolf(I miss Xmas now it's February).

[Soseki]

Let me get this straight: PS3 can't have Mass Effect 2 because its users missed the first, but the 360 can have Kingdom Hearts 3?

[labwarrior]

So, i guess FF13vs is a sure bet for 360

[Jaces]

This is why I love being a gamer and not a fanboy, I sit in the gray area and I get to enjoy all my games.

JOY

[Avto]

Well, it might go multi, the problem is why? by the time Versus is ready X360 will be history and we'll be playing X720. Even if it's done earlier, this gen takes too long to develop for so I guess KH III will be made for Wii, also Nomura kind of likes PS3 or at least he used to like it. So, yeah Versus might be made for X360, but I would not think about it too much it's still early.

[GOKuSTyLe]

I can name a couple of games that can be said the same for the 360s...

-Star Ocean
-Mass effect
-Splinter Cell
-Alan Wake
-Ninja Gaiden 2
???

Seriously, if Split-screen.com is gonna ask a question like this? Then please, at least mention about about other games that might as well be port to multiplat system not just FFXIII Verses...=/

[Avto]

I don't know about Alan Wake with MS being the publisher and all, but I can't see why all of those above can't be made for the PS3. This game cost a lot to develop and X360 is not always enough to make a good profit, so why not port the game to PS3 and get some more money.

[Arnon]

I hope you were being sarcastic. Xbox 360 rakes in more software sales than the PS3 and Wii combined. Also,

Alan Wake - MSFT Published
Ninja Gaiden 2 - Built from the ground up on 360. Utilized for 360.
Splinter Cell 5 - MSFT Published
Mass Effect - It can be done. But people need to play the first one.
Star Ocean IV - Sure.

[DNAgent]

I don't see why they don't put FFvs13 on the 360. I mean all 3 of the FF13 games (Agito, vs 13, and FF13) are garbage. Who cares if they aren't exclusive? I won't be playing any games from Square-Enix ever as all they know how to make are mediocre games.

I'm STILL waiting for a RPG that is actually worth playing this gen that doesn't have some sort of MMO or RTS type gameplay in it. Hopefully Atlus will release a RPG on a next gen console so I won't have to sit through all of these other mediocre ones.

I'm really not sure why Square-Enix decided to make 3 games based off the dull looking FF13 universe anyways. I guess they are just trying to milk people but pushing out more mediocre games (though it is still funny to watch people get excited for these games as they will be highly disappointing; about the same as GTA4).

Hopefully they realize that all the games they are making sucks by the time they make a FF14. Maybe FF14 can be good but all of the FF13 games are going to suck (though i'm sure FF14 will suck by the time they actually get around to announcing & releasing it).

[Obama]

Have you tried VC? Great game.

I am waiting for Konami to announce a new suikoden for the ps3 other than the one for the ds. The Suikoden series imo is better than the FF series.

[3sq]

The game has already been downgraded. If you don't believe me, check out the trailer 1080p from EU PSN store or JP PSN store. Both are in 1080p except the one in US PSN store which is 720p only. Most parts of the trailer are in CG only 30% is actual gameplay.

And here are my prooves.

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p.s. click on the images to see it in 1080p

This sucks!

[hetz15]

360 could get 3 discs for this game.or 4..

[Sangria]

"Final Fantasy Versus XIII Going to 360: Why Not?"
For the same reason Valve wont port Left 4 Dead on PS3. Because Nomura's team are a bunch of fanboys and they clearly said that they didn't want to port it on 360.

So maybe some people would say "Everyone are corruptible" but i think Nomura is like Kojima, when Konami "may have" put heavy pressure on Kojima Prod to develop MGS4 on 360, Square Enix may put the pressure on Nomura to release a FFvXIII on 360, even more if Microsoft big Square wheelbarrows of money.

But i think we will hear more about a possible FFvXIII on 360 once FFXIII will be released on PS3 and the development of FFXIII on 360 will be started. Meanwhile, the situation may have change but for now, i'm pretty sure Nomura is as much determined as Gabe Newell to not put the game on another console.

And i think industry need that kind of people to keep a true sense of exclusivity and force Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony to encourage first party development and creation.

[rockleehong]

360 is a trash

[Jerk120]

Your Ps3 is a bigger trash, your face being bigger trash than your Ps3.

[Llort]

Why are you talking about trash? You're gonna hurt Microsofts feelings, it's not their fault they go to the garbage dump for Xbox 360 parts.

[labwarrior]

They would have vastly more shaders use on 360 version, bet on that

[Hallucinate]

ya i guess your since ps3 can only produce graphics of a ps1 game....retard go look at killzone 2 those are some of the nicest shadows of seen.. although ihave seen smoother.

[Guardian Hope]

Although I didn't read the article because I am about to go out, I can give you one good reason why not:

You'll have a lot of butt hurt Sony fanboys crying foul and that Microsoft 'stole' or 'bought' their exclusive. And then you will get a bunch of really nerdy Sony fanboys like that one dude on Youtube who was trying to get people to not buy the game on the PS3...that will do wonders for FFXIV being an Xbox exclusive, wouldn't of it?

90% of gamers are nerds and fanboys, 5% are nerds, and 5% are normal people. If Versus went to the Xbox, 50% of the gamer population (45% PS3 fanboys (other 45 is Xbox fanboys), 5% nerds only) would have a 'nerd rage.'

Get it?

[GOKuSTyLe]

"90% of gamers are nerds and fanboys, 5% are nerds, and 5% are normal people. If Versus went to the Xbox, 50% of the gamer population (45% PS3 fanboys (other 45 is Xbox fanboys), 5% nerds only) would have a 'nerd rage.'

Get it?"

LOL...

[BMS84]

Crappy article..

[zodiac909]

*yawn*

[DA_SHREDDER]

The reason why there aren't any "Mass Effect 2 on the ps3. Why not?" is because Sony has the games that are actually good. All of Microsoft's exclusives are crap,, and its only logical that bots would want to have the best exclusives on their system. Its no big deal really. I would be writing the same article if I was a fanboy.

[Knightofelemia]

Wait a while then Verse 13 will be ported over to the 360 no doubt about that, if anything its a timed excusive on the PS3. And for the 360 not being big in Japan I am sure Microsoft thaught of something like releasing a bundle system with FF13 in it like they did with Tales of Vesperia and it sold like hotcakes. Most games now that are released as an exclusive are most likely to be a timmed exclusive, unless a company say like Sony owns the rights to the game like Resistance 2 or even Killzone 2 there Sony brand games. IF FFverse 13 does go multy i could careless cause if i buy both FF13 games they will stay on my PS3 and anyother Sony machine where I enjoy them. I just hope FF13 and Verse 13 are better than FF12 and leave a fan base like FF7 did.

[Hallucinate]

hmmm to bad there will be NO xbox 360 version in japan idk why but there wont be

[SSCOOLCHEA]

They act like the xtards is going to buy this game . So what did they do ? They downgrade just so they can put it on the xshlt 360 . Don't these devs get it by now all these xtards does is buy halo and gears ... seriously dude for people that love RPG fan I get it . But who fkn really cares about rpg.. BOTS you can have them all...

[caffman]

thats rather a stupid question. Let me think. Errrr money?

[alwayzbusi1]

They could possibly be making the game a "free rome" style game like FF12 or KH1/2 but may be using a larger amount of space than DL DVD can provide. This would make a 360 release impractical as multiple disks do not work well with this type of game format.

[gumgum99]

If you want the game that badly,...

then buy a Playstation 3.

[deividpaulo]

japan hates xbox360...and FFXIII versus is not going to 360..please stop begging ... this is humiliating

[AriesFury]

They can have versus after it comes out on the PS3 a year later.

[deividpaulo]

why the xboxfanboys are so patetic??

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

FFXv13 going to 360 only means the game will be gimped.

[usin420]

to get more hits, I ain't clicking on the link. The owner of split screen can go eat a d**k, try reporting real news rather than speculation.

[matchgrade]

How come you never see Sony trying to steal 360 exclusives?

[Ldubbz]

You cant be serious. This is business, nothing else. Newsflash...FF and Metal Gear were not Sony first, since both of those franchises started on Nintendo.

And if MS is 'stealing' all of PS3's exclusives, then good for me! Just wish there was some way they could 'steal' God of War!

[Ldubbz]

Wow...there didnt seem to be all of this animosity when Mass Effect was talked about going Multi, but that doesn't surprise me.

Now everyone...take off your team hat for a sec, I actually have a question...I cant follow FF and its nomenclature. Is Versus an entirely different game? Is it some sort of DLC? Since its named XIII Versus I dont get it.

[Tony P]

It's basically a spinoff of FFXIII. An action RPG which takes place in the same universe and uses the same lore, but with different characters. FFXIII Agito from what I understand, similarly plays off the same lore, but as a more traditional RPG. All three are full games.

And all together comprise the Fabula Nova Crystallis collection.

[Ldubbz]

So thats what the whole "Fabula Nova Crystallis" is about. Its been a LONG time since I have played a JRPG...FF3. That was awesome game...until I got stuck 18 hours in and said the hell with it!

The only other JRPG i played through was FF: Mystic Quest, which was sort of a 'intermediate' RPG; shorter and less flashy than FF 2 or 3, and was only $40 on release for SNES. Good times. Oh, and if Beyond Oasis is considered a JRPG (Genesis)...that was an AWESOME game back in the day....

[zodiac909]

its topics like that that destroy the meaning of "Exclusivity"

[Maywell]

HAHAHA! In august 2008, interview with Nomura, He already stated "as the director of FFvXIII, this game will stay exclusive for PS3 worldwide..."

case closed.

[KKanjiAnkh]

Honestly I think Square-Enix went to MS, offering the proposition, stating "We'll give X amount of exclusives on the 360, and FFXIII as a major incentive." The reason being, since before FFXII was out, the money they've burned, working on these 2 mass budget titles, has costed them A LOT. SE knows its fan base wholehearted, that's why they gave Star Ocean IV, Last Remnant, and Ifinite Undiscover to 360. That's why the PSP now has FFXIII Agito, and 3rd B-Day, look at the reception of Crisis Core. Since the XBOX community has never latched on, and recieved JRPG's, this was a test on what grounds, and relations, they could make. At the same time this money helps fund these super projects. SE also knows, the choice HD system in NA is 360, they have to wait for that version 2 be done, cause they know it would be a massacre if Sony got it for the 1st 6m to a 1yr, as a timed exclusive. What if Sony waits after FFXIII & FFXIII V, to announce a FFVII PS3 remake, using their newly acquired funds.
K

[ace0991]

I'm not naive but I don't think that all the media is biased. I think the reason that you are seeing more of these articles instead of "Why not come to the PS3" is because it is surprising to see sony still behind in this stage of the game. They are saying "why not come to the 360" because the installed base is still raping sony, granted not in japan but world wide yes. It would only make sense to release it on multiple platforms to make sure you get the most bang for your buck, and in this day and age game budgets are flat out incredible. Maybe its because these high profile titles still haven't made it out yet, and people are still waiting to make the switch from the last gen of sony to this gen. But is sony continues to trail more and more high profile titles are gonna continue to pop up on 360 because at the end of the day developers care more about the profit and sales of their product than satisfying the well being on one company.

[KKanjiAnkh]

I hear you on that, 100%, Square Enix is at its 2nd breaking point, they are riding on these games, just like they road on that crappy Spirits Within, which hurt them indefinitely, that's why the whole Enix thing came 2 B. If you have disgruntle loyast pissed at their choices for Multiplat, and a demographic who just doesn't care about JRPG's, then Houston we have a MAJOR MALFUNCTION.

Ever1 buy these damn games.

[ssipmraw]

why would any 360 gamer want a game developed by square enix?, if anything, their previous experiences including that of triace were all crap when developing on the 360. what makes you think they will be able to do a good port, the 360 games took a while to develop and ffxiii is being developed for the 360 for just over 6 months or so what makes you believe they would be any good on the 360?

and according to john carrmack, selling a game on 3 discs is hard enough to do with all the financial issues that some with it. the only multi disc games that were ever released on the 360 were published by microsoft, which in the case of ff XIII is not. according to john carrmack the level of detail is slightly gimped due to the spacial issues for their game rage. so unless they decide to do a five disc game,thats if ffxiii does use the full potential of a dl bluray, the game wont look as good on ps3 for both xiii and vsxiii

and another thing what makes the writer of that sit believe and 360 gamer would have any intrest in buying kingdom hearts, i know allot of people and if i were to possible ask them what i think about that series, they would imediatly think that it was developed in favor for children

[dawq112]

How much more do you greedy 360 owners want.

[ToeKneeHaze]

RPG's are like turn based GF daycares

How many full blooded males do u see playing RPG's anymore..

Its just kinda funny....

[clintos59]

If u want FF13 Versus u will need a ps3, so enjoy Star Ocean 4 because I know ill be enjoying it along with FF Versus. :)

[Lets-Game]

Why not? because I just wont buy it because of principles.
last 3 ff were garbage since SE became ALL about $$.
So if they make it multiplat i just wont buy it to feed them my cash. I like ff games but I can live without a game. cause well i have a life outside gaming. sux for those guys making love to their xbox, they must have had constant erections when they found out ff13 was going multiplat.