PS3 Reigns Supreme At Final Fantasy XIII Launch Event; 3D Support Inbound

Mike Hartnett at PlayStationLifeStyle writes: "The Final Fantasy XIII launch event in San Fransisco has come and gone, and despite an awesome sense of unity amongst all the Final Fantasy fans in attendance, one console definitely stood out amongst the rest, and that… was the PlayStation 3."

[Trexman89]

im hoping they will go back and add 3D to Avatar the game :P

[NJShadow]

It's funny, but based upon what I've seen, Final Fantasy XIII is like the Avatar of games. It's just so... pretty. (And yes, I did use the word "pretty", lol) If they added the 3D touch to it, I would be overjoyed.

[Udidntlistenpunk]

that the PS3 version will outsell the 360 version by 4:1

That means I think the PS3 version will sell four times more.

Ouch

[sinncross]

Funnily enough Trexman, Sony showed off Avatar the game in 3D recently as well as Super Stardust HD ands Gran Turismo.

[wicko]

At my local EB (canadian gamestop equivalent) they told me that they had ~20 people pick up a copy of the PS3 version, and only 1 360 copy (this was about 11am EST).

[FamilyGuy]

It's already gorgeous, can't imagine what it would look like coming out of the screen as well...

[AAACE5]

I can't argue with you. I found myself stopping to admire the different environments and their detail!

I love this game! I got it at midnight, got home and started playing by 12:30, said I was going to play for an hour.... finally turned it off at 4:30am.

I don't usually play games for long periods of time. As much as I like MW 2, when I first got it I only played for about 45 minutes and still only play for about 45 minutes a day.

@Udidntlistenpunk... I was at a Gamestop for a midnight launch. There were about 70 people there. I was probably around number 50 in line. I didn't pay close attention, but it seemed like the pick up ratio was almost split in half. Only 2 people got the special edition console though as they were the only ones who preordered it.

[Sevir04]

But that ps3 bonus with the. FFXIV beta certified my purchase this weekend.

[-MD-]

It's actually just a chance to be in the beta.

[Dev8 ing]

A chance at the beta is better than some wii avatar clothes. Well anything is better than those stupid avatars.

[Godmars290]

That word you keep using, I don't think it means what you think it means...

BTW: how many fingers do you have...?

[-MD-]

Look at how defensive that guy got ^^ lol! It's amazing that I point out a simple fact and you people instantly raise your E-fists ready to defend your precious PS3.

12 disagrees and it's a fact, clearly the agree/disagree system is working as intended.

[The Maxx]

"Inconceivable"

[Godmars290]

So glad you're happy with yourself...

@The Maxx:
Bubble+ :p

@ALFAxD_CENTAURO:
More like everytime he makes a comment to expose PS3 fanboyism, he exposes hos own all the more.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

Poor Muderdolls, everytime he comment, he is getting Owned by many users.

[-MD-]

I've yet to get owned yet, In fact it's been like months since I've found someone funny/intelligent enough to humble me.

PS. Just got home with my 360 FFXIII copy! =)

[AKNAA]

"PS. Just got home with my 360 FFXIII copy! =) "

Hahaha!!! sorry man, that just sounds to funny! I couldn't resist laughing for some reason?!?! anyhow, enjoy;)

[presto717]

It would definately be nice to get into the beta. I hear it will be on pc too. If the ps3 bonus is just for the beta, then how do pc gamers sign up?

[user9422077]

This is awesome, 3D would be great.

[mcgrawgamer]

of course the PS3 reigns supreme. MSFT secured Final Fantasy simply to prevent many of their current userbase from buying a ps3 to purchase the game. I think they know they won't sell more than the ps3. A skunk doesn't spray it's attacker to kill it. It sprays it because it knows it can't win and simply needs a means to slow it down while it makes a getaway. If your from the south you can decipher this analogy if not...move down south.

[BBsin]

So, microsoft is a skunk and their attempt to slow down PS3 sales is equivalent to anal spray.... it all makes so much sense now.

[TheTwelve]

HILARIOUS but true analogy. Bravo. Bubbles. :)

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[Bathyj]

I like to think I've been profound and insightful from time to time here at N4G, but that might be the best truism I've ever heard.

And yes, some of M$'s tactics, (which is what I REALLY hate, not the XB itself as many of you no doubt believe) are the equivilant of anal spray.

[Godmars290]

And yet, MS's move is pretty much rendered pointless and ineffective. What with GOW3 likely to tempt as many as if more 360 owners towards the PS3.

Not that FFXIII vs isn't going to do its damage if it stays exclusive, and makes up for all of FXIII's shortcomings besides.

[NJShadow]

Wow, that analogy was really spot on. Not even from a PS3/360 fan perspective, but that really does seem to be the case here.

I must say, it obviously, at least most of the time, is a good thing for game companies to make their games multi-plat since they typically show a greater return, but when a game like Final Fantasy XIII on the PS3 outsells the 360 version by this much... I'm left wondering, aside from Final Fantasy XIV, if Square really sees it necessary to deal with it again and just go back to an exclusive deal with Sony.

Additionally, it really does seem like blu-ray is starting to deal a crushing blow to its competitors when it comes to storage space. Games are getting bigger and bigger which leaves one to wonder, is this going to push Microsoft to release their next console sooner rather than later because of the fact that the PS3 is showing itself to be relatively future-proof?

[SJL480]

Yep ps3 is like a Toyota you just cant stop it.

In before rrod and e74 completely ignored to make a Toyota, ps3 quality comparison.

[Bot Smasha]

Still wont be buying it.

[Anorexorcist]

STFU and move on then. You troll, therefore you are! No time for games.

[The Iron Sheik]

My friend on PSN told me that at the midnight release people were laughing at the one guy who bought FF13 for 360.

[2FootYard]

That's cool, I guess. Thanks for informing us.

[Eternally33]

If I was there I would also be laughing at him. XIII on 360 what a joke it has been since E3 08.

[2FootYard]

You two must be the coolest kids in the entire fourth grade.

[user858621]

sweet can I join 4th grade too, I wana laff at the dumbass n his ff13 360 purchase lol xD

[RonDeMuerte]

Were you laughed at recently for buying the 360 version of FFXIII???...lol..

[Dev8 ing]

I think he was laughed at by some 4th graders for getting it.

[2FootYard]

No, I didn't buy any version of Final Fantasy XIII. Although if such a scenario did occur it really wouldn't bother me. Why would I care about what some cunts think of me playing on an Xbox?

[EvilBlackCat]

well that shows you that Ps3 loyalists are just ignorant kids

For me they are not gamers but just posers.

[TheTruth2009]

PS3 Version:
http://www.metacritic.com/g...

XBOX360 Version:
http://www.metacritic.com/g...

Hilarious. The XBOX360 Version is even rating higher.

The game is a multiplat. Move on. It's over.

NO ONE CARES about this mediocre title. Microsoft already succeeded by taking your precious Final Fantasy franchise. And the pro-PS3 sites are claiming victory for a line outside waiting for a multiplat title.

THE DESPERATION IS DEAFENING. WOW.

That is all. Bye Bye now. :-)

[CernaML]

LOL! First he cries about PS3 software sells subpar to 360 software sells. Final Fantasy XIII PS3 software sells are destroying 360 software sells and now he's crying about reviews and how the 360 version somehow has one point higher than the PS3 version on Metacritic.

[RonDeMuerte]

The PS3 version's rating is based on 42 reviews..

While

The 360 version's rating is based on 20 reviews..

There's barely anyone who wants to waste their time reviewing the 360 version of the game...lol....that's the only reason why...lol

I'm pretty sure that when the 360 version gets to 42 reviews (if it ever does lol)..it'll be rating around seventy something...lol

[Eternally33]

Where sord of the hassa.

[The Maxx]

I am looking forward to seeing the actual sales once the game is released.

Does the Demand for a game mainly recognized as a primarily PS3 franchise tip the scale for possible sales over the 360's total console userbase? Or will this end up being like the GTA IV fiasco all over again...and this time...MS doesn't have exclusive content to help sell the game.....

Only time will tell. Looking forward to it.

[NoxiousD]

please bring it into 3D!!!!

[adlt]

I don't even think my TV supports 3D, but that's not the point I guess. IF I had a 3D capable TV this would be awesome :D

[Bathyj]

Alot of people said M$ getting FF was such a coup, and in a way it was, not to sell XB's but to slow PS3's (read "skunk" above), but to see them try so hard and fail so desparately might have made Sony appear even stronger than from keeping FF to themselves.

Challenging the leader of the herd when you're outmatched only reinforces their superiority and relegates you to the back of the pack.

Anyone else been watching the Discovery Channel lately?

[Dev8 ing]

When is Sony going to release the 3D update? Even if the only game available is Superstardust or Wipeout 3D I would pick it up.

[NJShadow]

I believe Sony has said that they're aiming to release the update before summer hits, so it shouldn't be long now...

[T3mpr1x]

Rumor has it very soon. What would be cool is if they surprised us all and released it just before GoW III while also revealing that the game would receive a launch-date update to enable 3D!

[Optical_Matrix]

Went to the Launch Event in London earlier that Kitase attended. Got to see the man in the flesh. Seems so down to earth >=] Was good. And I noticed, that the vast majority were buying on PS3. I would say about 6:4 / 7:3 in favour of the PS3. BUT, it was nice that all the fans, no matter what console were united in the hype. Playing the game now. So that I don't spoil it...the segment where you first play as Vanille and Hope, the visuals are stunning

[Sir_Ken_Kutaragi_]

..." YEP!!! ;-P

SONY are Kickin' Micro$ofts @SS so far in 2010!!! ;-D

[Nicholas Cage]

shooters like battlefield bad company 2 sell better on xbox360, rpg's and racers, sell way more on ps3. i honestly believe this game on ps3 will sell 3 to 1

[Bush]

3D gaming will be awsome

[Akagi]

Sounds like Ghost was the kid being laughed at.

[tulholdren]

More ps3 goodness YAY

[Denethor_II]

"Have you got FF13"?
"Yeah what console"
(whispers) "err 360 please"
How embarrassing.