PS3 Digital Download Version Request

[Emissary]

I know this was requested on the Japanese forum already and just wanted to echo the interest here.

I would really like to see FFXI transitioned to a PS3 compatible game. It doesn't need to be an HD version or provide any additional functionality over the PS2 version - just a straight port that is available for purchase and download on ANY PS3.

Sony has essentially blocked all playstation support of FFXI state-side for a while now with the withdrawal of the original PS2 and HDD and the removal of backwards compatibility in 80% of the PS3 systems. A solution for the more popular PS3 Slim models would be fantastic. My heart was set on FFXIV for the PS3, but it will still be a ways off and at least for now doesn't provide the level of immersion and fun as FFXI.

Yes... you can still piece together a compatible PS2 and expansions for a few hundred dollars. Yes... you can just get an x-box 360. Yes... you can put together a PC gaming rig (even lower end given the age of FFXI) that has HDMI support. Yes... you can get a mac mini and run the game in parallels or boot camp... I'm not saying there are no options for the controller/big screen crowd - just saying it would be great to be able to use the PS3 to play and I believe there would be a market for it in both existing and new players.

[Neofire]

I say yes to this with every fiber of my being.

[JouriStarz]

I remember an interview from a while ago and they basically said that the game was too difficult for them to port from PS2 to PS3 because of how different the technology was. They said it would have been like developing a whole new game which is why they decided to invest their time into actually developing a whole new game thus FFXIV came to be.

[Unaisis]

YES!!!!!! i would like that very much :3

[Zenoxio]

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[CrystalWeapon]

I remember an interview from a while ago and they basically said that the game was too difficult for them to port from PS2 to PS3 because of how different the technology was. They said it would have been like developing a whole new game which is why they decided to invest their time into actually developing a whole new game thus FFXIV came to be.

I remember that interview as well but kinda thought it was bs that they couldn't. The coding between a PS3 version and the Xbox 360 shouldn't be impossibly off. I find it hard to believe that they couldn't convert the Xbox 360 version or Pc to ps3. If it were that difficult then the whole concept of making the 360 version would have been "like developing a whole new game"

As much as I love the PS3 over the Xbox I have to say if you can port it to one next gen system it should be feasible to port it to another.

/vote +1 I'd like to see them add it to the ps3.

[Fusionx]

I remember an interview from a while ago and they basically said that the game was too difficult for them to port from PS2 to PS3 because of how different the technology was. They said it would have been like developing a whole new game which is why they decided to invest their time into actually developing a whole new game thus FFXIV came to be.

I don't remember them saying that... I DO remember them saying they were talking to a guy at sony about it. And he quit... and apparently they didn't follow up on it.

http://petfoodalpha.com/2008/12/no-f...playstation-3/

Also, Tanaka states that the game would 100% have to be on a disc because there is currently no emulation for PS3 games on PS3. If they were to bring FFXI over to PS3 as a digital download, they'd have to redo quite a bit of recoding I think.

[Saion]

I completely agree, I would love a Digital downloadable version for PS3!

[slakyak]

Yeah, I really want to play in my living room!

Don't think it'd be great for FFXIV sales though. Unless they pack FFXI in with the collectors edition and reap the profits from people playing both games??? lol

[Miiyo]

I welcome it. I'd pay $200 dollars for it. I'd love a reason to take my ps3 out of my closet a little early. It probably wasn't gonna see any play time til ffxiii-2 and that sexy ffxiii spin off (can't remember the name and too lazy to look it up) comes out.