[Suggestion] PS4 version.

[Zenoxio]

The PS4 has been announced and has PC architecture as well as Gaikai integration to play previous generation games (although it may not be available at PS4 launch). I personally expect to continue playing on PC, but based on these two facts it seems like it would be potentially viable to release FFXI on the PS4 (or have FFXI playable via the Gaikai service); this would help draw new players into the game on a modern console.

I'm not suggesting an HD version or any changes; and if perhaps Gaikai is used it might help stay away from "console limitations" some may be concerned about. I understand it is still early to inquiry about this (tentative release date of PS4 is this holiday season) but it doesn't hurt.

[Horadrim]

The PS4 has been announced and has PC architecture as well as Gaikai integration to play previous generation games. I personally expect to continue playing on PC, but based on these two facts it seems like it would be potentially viable to release FFXI on the PS4 (or have FFXI playable via the Gaikai service); this would help draw new players into the game on a modern console.

I'm not suggesting an HD version or any changes; and if perhaps Gaikai is used it might help stay away from "console limitations" some may be concerned about.

*shrug* Sure, I'd buy that.

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

Not as easy as it seems at first blush.

The PS4 has been announced and has PC architecture

But not a PC operating system. The Xbox 360 was easy for them because it pretty much runs DirectX natively. A native PS4 port would need to be retooled and recompiled for the custom PS4 firmware.

as well as Gaikai integration to play previous generation games

You missed the important word "eventually." Out of the gate, the PS4 won't even play your PSOne Classics.

Since XIV will all but assuredly be ported to the PS4, we probably have a better chance of XI being ported to the ARR engine (which was built from the ground up with multi-platform capabilities in mind) than a custom port of PS2-centric XI to the PS4 as-is.

[Elphy]

Since XIV will all but assuredly be ported to the PS4, we probably have a better chance of XI being ported to the ARR engine (which was built from the ground up with multi-platform capabilities in mind) than a custom port of PS2-centric XI to the PS4 as-is.

Even with my nay saying, I am still hoping the best for ffxi. And am obviously really excited about ARR, that being said I also hope ARR is a gigantic success, so maybe just maybe they will then consider retooling ffxi a bit too. Even above and beyond a new platform.

[Zenoxio]

Oh I understand, I'm just thinking it would be more viable than say making a PS3 version. But I'll throw in an edit that Gaikai likely won't be at launch.

[Elphy]

It would be fantastic for them to open the game up to new players by making it available on more platforms, we could use the influx of fresh players, however I believe the reason they are sticking to their guns about supporting ps2 is because a lot of jp players still play ffxi on a ps2 since the 360 is highly unpopular there. And they would have to work out a new deal with sony + the legal work that would go into a different consule. Its more work then porting it over and little effort seems to be being put into ffxi these days.

I wouldn't be surprised if these ps2 gamers had ps3 or will upgrade to ps4 and only retain a ps2 for ffxi and such games but SE doesnt want to seem to take that chance. Maybe they should add that to their next census (I dont remember if it was on the last) just to see if it would be worth their time. Which I am certain it would be.

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

I was almost able to play XI and XIV on the same console, but then XIV had to be rebooted and won't be out before Adoulin renders my NA PS2 version useless...

[Miiyo]

You are bold to assume the PS4 will be out in the lifetime of FFXI. I shall hope you are right. I would like PS4 to come out by the end of next year. That's about as much guaranteed time FFXI has left @.@

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

You are bold to assume the PS4 will be out in the lifetime of FFXI.

NEW YORK (AP) - Sony wants you to know that the PlayStation 4 is coming this holiday season(.)

Their CES unveiling is all over the internet. Meanwhile, I haven't heard anything even that definitive from S-E about XIV's release.

As for your pessimism about the PS4 being the death knell for XI, I have a hard time believing S-E would put the effort into making a whole new expansion pack if they don't see the game lasting into 2014. Look how many years they milked out of the last expansion...

[Alhanelem]

They're not even doing a ps4 version of FFXIV (at least, not any time soon), so the odds of a PS4 release are basically zero. They would be smart to keep the game off of any future consoles and keep it only on the PC. Plug your game pad in, use your PC, and be free of all console limitations forever. the PS4 will fail harder than the PS3 unless they open the system up a bit (the other consoles need to do this as well) and make it easier for devleopers to release and update their games on it, especially downloadable titles, which are currently subject to archaic restrictions and absurd costs on the PS3 and xbox 360- this pushed a lot of developers toward the PC and mobile, and with good reason.

I've said it before and i'll say it again, MMORPGs (any MMORPG, not just FFXI), games that are generally enhanced and upgraded over time, should only be released on platforms that can extend and upgrade over time.

You are bold to assume the PS4 will be out in the lifetime of FFXI. I shall hope you are right. I would like PS4 to come out by the end of next year. That's about as much guaranteed time FFXI has left @.@

whats with all the death predictions? You know there are many older and more archaic MMOs than FFXI that are still running and have been running even longer? The original Everquest is still running and still gets content updates and expansions. Yes, the population is not what it was in its heyday, but it still makes money, and therefore, it still keeps running.