Final Fantasy XVI runs at a lower resolution on Xbox Series X compared to PS5, maintaining stable 60 FPS but with visual compromises.
Square Enix has announced two new books which expand the lore and world of Final Fantasy XVI.
The legacy of the crystals has shaped our history for long enough.
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I’m sure Xbox gamers are also looking forward to FFVII Remake dropping this fall/winter, probably more so than FFXVI.
But will it sell well? Let's see if everyone that was bemoaning this title as a PS5 exclusive now has the balls to back it up and purchase this game on Xbox. This game sold over 3 million copies in three days on PS5 alone. Let's see how many Xbox players will show up.
Why do we even ask this when the facts will speak for themself in the future? Let's just be happy the game is more available to more gamers. We can discuss the sales of the game when they actually happen.
Why do you care so much about how well this game sells on Xbox? What do you gain by learning how well it sells? Maybe you should focus more on why the game STILL runs like crap on PS5…
Why do you care why some people care if it sells on XB or not? What do you gain by trying to call them out for wanting to know that info. The pot calling the kettle black.
"Maybe you should focus more on why the game STILL runs like crap on PS5…"
Isn't that on the devs to fix?
And if it can't run well on PS5, isn't Xbox in trouble too?
@KPGS couldn’t the same be said about him worrying about sales? Shouldn’t stock holders be the one worried about that not consumers?
@tay8701 unless you’re playing a completely different version of FF16 than everyone else it still runs like crap on PS5 and on Pro so I’m not sure what dreams you be having…
At Traecy Oh you’re one of those guys i see. Ok I’ll play along, why are you worried about me be worried about someone being worried about sales? See what I did there…
It's not about selling, it's about mending bridges.
Honestly, a huge chunk of ppl owning an Xbox do own a PlayStation console, something that Phil Spencer alluded to before the release of the Series X with why releasing a Series S console.
https://www.gamedeveloper.c...
And true Final Fantasy fans probably bought a PS5 when they announced only on PS5.
So don't expect a lot of sales for these games.
I was a true final fantasy fan up until the game turned to a hack n slash. Turn base was much better and gave the game more depth and challenge
So, and old game that was later called "not really a FF" game and many concluded that has annoying gameplay issues(no real elemental structure)which everyone know about..and you expect it to seel super well.
They hype has been gone for this game, and the fact that there are so many other newer stellar RPG currently available.
Thry don't buy games hardly at all anymore. It won't sell well. Will likely leave square Enix scratching their heads and thinking "oh shit, maybe taking money and dev assistance from Sony for it to be exclusive is the better financial move after all"
It won't really be a true reflection of what marketshare the Xbox platform would have of the game if it had released day and date. I would have been a day one buyer but its been out for so long I've since bought it on my PC and I can't imagine I am alone in that.
On the game itself I thought it was extremely disappointing and such a dull game outside of the big boss moments. Had a potentially great story and I just don't think they delivered on its potential.
FF7 remake is another one that whilst I liked and I loved reunion, cutting out a lot of the waffle they introduced and having those two games as one entry would have been better. Chadley is a horrible addition to those games.
I’m replaying this game right now on Ps5 and while i like it a bit better this time (cause i knew what to expect) some of the choices made in this game gameplay and traversal wise are still mind-numbingly baffling to me.
Final Fantasy 16 has likely sold more than 3.5 million copies.
The analyst is called Hideki Yasuda. In 2021 he claimed the 'Fall of PlayStation in Japan is “Definitive”'
https://nichegamer.com/rese...
In 2024 he Hideki Yasuda said The Sony Group may see PS5 as a failure and the envisioned goals are unattainable.
https://www.resetera.com/th...
Curious as to what this means:
'The Japanese branch of GamesIndustry.biz (Translation: DeepL, adjusted)'.
What is DeepL?
@Knushwood Butt
It looks like you also don't know that Google is.
Pro-tip: enter google.com, type "What is DeepL?" and press enter.
What about all the damage he did? People were talking like this game was a flop.
I think that is why he is apologizing. He wants to make sure he doesn’t get sued for defamation.
This isn’t news. The analyst could be right or wrong. Square Enix hasn’t said anything.
When there is knowledge of actual sales you wouldn’t need an analyst. He more or less admits his analysis is wrong but that’s bound to happen in that field. They make predictions that they hope will be useful. This wasn’t.
Anyway, it seems people are taking my comment as an attack on this game. I like the game and hope it does well. Hopefully FF gets a resurgence. They pretty much deserve that. I just think this story is of no importance.
Obviously a game that stayed on the top ten then regularly returned to the top 10/20 and then released on PC would have sold more than .5m more than the first week sales.
Final Fantasy 16 Sold 3 Million Copies During Launch Week
"Square Enix said the milestone includes both physical and digital sales on PlayStation 5."
https://www.ign.com/article...
@pwnmaster3000
They don't wanna believe....... narratives need to be upheld at all costs
Exactly. The analyst does not mean anything.
As far as we know the official sales are still at 3 million.
Always thought it was the case, sold 3 million in the first week and 300k on PC from the last numbers we got, so only 200k extra copies in almost 2 years on PS5 and since the PC release?
Make it make sense lol
Doesn’t matter. People will still believe the mistake. How are you an analyst and get it wrong?
Yep. You better believe in two years when people are making an argument about big AAA games not selling enough, or PS5 exclusives not selling, or Japanese games not selling, or whatever the dumb argument happens to be, this "number" will get cited as evidence. The retraction never has the same reach as the false story.
"While the PS5 version maintains superior resolution and visual fidelity, it cannot consistently deliver the same frame rate stability, especially in its Performance mode. Even the more powerful PS5 Pro struggles to keep frame rates within its VRR window when the action intensifies.
For players who prioritize performance above visual quality, the Xbox Series X version may offer appeal due to its stable frame rate. However, those seeking the best graphical presentation may find the lower resolution and various graphical compromises on Xbox a drawback. Digital Foundry concluded that while the port is serviceable in its current form, several issues, such as broken foliage rendering and contrast imbalance, remain in need of technical refinement."
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As someone who prefers better framerate over visuals, it seems the X has the edge over PS5 in that department. But it apparently comes at the cost of more degraded visuals than one would imagine in this case. Perhaps it has not been fully optimized for the X yet, as the article also pointed out that this port perhaps derived from the PC version rather than the PS5 version. We'll see what the future brings (if anyone cares lol).
Nothing worse than looking at & playing a nice looking game with good graphics but the visuals are blurry.
12TF for 720p 60fps in 2025...WOW!