Ok,I don't like what's going on with the PS3..?.

Hello guys,we all know Yoshi said : -Ps3 isn't going to be a problem for PC,neither for limitations etc-?. Well,he said yesterday they will drop the support for PS3 next year or at the end of the next year. I actually can't understand that,why releasing a game ( a MMORPG ) when they will drop the support for it within 2 years or less,when XI still lives?. I don't get it,why just don't release it for PS4/PC?. I must be honest,I can't afford a PS4 now,and I don't even think my PC can handle the game,so what I must do now,continue paying knowing one day we will be cutted of?. I am sorry for my English ( :mad: ) and I hope you could explain to me what's going on...Have a good day guys,and of course you all,Square & co!.

Before you cause some kind of mass hysteria in here, gonna need you to provide a source of where YoshiP says SE is dropping ps3 support within the next year or so.

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Originally Posted by SulwynCaliope

Before you cause some kind of mass hysteria in here, gonna need you to provide a source of where YoshiP says SE is dropping ps3 support within the next year or so.

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*Popcorn in the microwave right now...

You need to provide a link to this so we can read and confirm or deny based on how we understand the article, forum post, etc.

I'll put your mind at ease, in 2 more years all the parts in my computer will be dirt cheap. I run ffxiv perfectly fine now.

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Ok,I don't like what's going on with the PS3..?.

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How can we answer something that's on your mind?

Source please?

post proof or stop wasting thread space. i hiiiiiiighly doubt SE has any plans on removing ps3 support in the near or even distant future, they put way to much money into developing the software to just give up after a couple of years. not to mention the subs they would lose would probably topple the game.

Here http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...p_features_of/ ,if you could explain,please. Probably I haven't understand right >.<.

/lesigh

Regarding future of PS3 version:
Do you plan to continue to support the PS3 version even after the PS4 version is released?
Y: At this moment, we've already begun work on the expansion pack, and I can tell you that at the very least the PS3 version will be supported up to that point.
Does that mean there's a possibility that PS3 users will no longer be able to continue playing beyond that expansion?
Y: It may be a possibility in the future.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...p_features_of/

PS3 will at least be supported until the the expansion. Then as of now, all bets are off.

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Originally Posted by LordElyk

Here http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...p_features_of/ ,if you could explain,please. Probably I haven't understand right >.<.

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From that link

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Regarding future of PS3 version:

Do you plan to continue to support the PS3 version even after the PS4 version is released?

Y: At this moment, we've already begun work on the expansion pack, and I can tell you that at the very least the PS3 version will be supported up to that point.

Does that mean there's a possibility that PS3 users will no longer be able to continue playing beyond that expansion?

Y: It may be a possibility in the future.

How far off in the future are we talking about here?

Y: That will depend on how long people continue to play on the PS3. I've mentioned in the presentation this morning that I want to make sure that "FFXIV continues to innovate", and there's certainly the possibility that whatever innovation we seek will come with certain technical requirements. For example in EQN, which I mentioned earlier, it would not be possible to realize certain things like physic-based gameplay without meeting the hardware prerequisites. So if this becomes something that players want and we start to see people leave for rival products, then we can't just sit around twiddling our thumbs either. After all, we too need to ensure we have the necessary weapons to take on other MMORPGs in the future.

For example, if we were to have a large-scale FATE where players can ride on a flying mount and freely fly around and swoop down at a dragon that is 200 meters long, players would probably be impressed and entertained. However, it would also require us to raise the minimum requirement when it comes to hardware specs.

Our aim has always been to develop the game so that players can have the same experience no matter which hardware they play on. However, if we were to become too fixated on this and become unable to innovate, then this will cease to be a FF game. So I do not plan to say that we will support the PS3 version forever. At the same time, I'm not saying that we'll be ending support by next year or anything like that either, so don't worry.

straight up translation end here. so much work lol

PS3 version will be supported until at least 3.0

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The PS3 version will most likely continue as long as enough people are still using it.

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Originally Posted by TheUltimate3

/lesigh

Regarding future of PS3 version:
Do you plan to continue to support the PS3 version even after the PS4 version is released?
Y: At this moment, we've already begun work on the expansion pack, and I can tell you that at the very least the PS3 version will be supported up to that point.
Does that mean there's a possibility that PS3 users will no longer be able to continue playing beyond that expansion?
Y: It may be a possibility in the future.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...p_features_of/

PS3 will at least be supported until the the expansion. Then as of now, all bets are off.

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I got that...but he said '' PS3 will at least be supported until the next expansion ''. Doesn't that mean the next expansion will be out something like this year and then stop,they will drop the support?. Am I crazy or what?.

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So if this becomes something that players want and we start to see people leave for rival products, then we can't just sit around twiddling our thumbs either. After all, we too need to ensure we have the necessary weapons to take on other MMORPGs in the future.

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so basically what he is saying is when the ps3 version stops making them money they will drop support

nothing surprising there

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Originally Posted by LordElyk

I got that...but he said '' PS3 will at least be supported until the next expansion ''. Doesn't that mean the next expansion will be out something like this year and then stop,they will drop the support?. Am I crazy or what?.

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Ah, don't worry. You are crazy.

FROM TRANSLATED 2/20 GAME WATCH INTERVIEW:

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Regarding future of PS3 version:

•Do you plan to continue to support the PS3 version even after the PS4 version is released?

Y: At this moment, we've already begun work on the expansion pack, and I can tell you that at the very least the PS3 version will be supported up to that point.
•Does that mean there's a possibility that PS3 users will no longer be able to continue playing beyond that expansion?

Y: It may be a possibility in the future.

•How far off in the future are we talking about here?

Y: That will depend on how long people continue to play on the PS3. I've mentioned in the presentation this morning that I want to make sure that "FFXIV continues to innovate", and there's certainly the possibility that whatever innovation we seek will come with certain technical requirements. For example in EQN, which I mentioned earlier, it would not be possible to realize certain things like physic-based gameplay without meeting the hardware prerequisites. So if this becomes something that players want and we start to see people leave for rival products, then we can't just sit around twiddling our thumbs either. After all, we too need to ensure we have the necessary weapons to take on other MMORPGs in the future.

For example, if we were to have a large-scale FATE where players can ride on a flying mount and freely fly around and swoop down at a dragon that is 200 meters long, players would probably be impressed and entertained. However, it would also require us to raise the minimum requirement when it comes to hardware specs.

Our aim has always been to develop the game so that players can have the same experience no matter which hardware they play on. However, if we were to become too fixated on this and become unable to innovate, then this will cease to be a FF game. So I do not plan to say that we will support the PS3 version forever. At the same time, I'm not saying that we'll be ending support by next year or anything like that either, so don't worry.

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•PS3 version will be supported until at least 3.0

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Thats not a confirmed of dropped support for PS3 in 1 year. But it sets the stage for PS3 support being dropped in the future.

Don't read into is this time next year you won't be able to play FFXIV on ps3 anymore, but don't plan on playing on the PS3 in 5 years from now.

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Originally Posted by LordElyk

I got that...but he said '' PS3 will at least be supported until the next expansion ''. Doesn't that mean the next expansion will be out something like this year and then stop,they will drop the support?. Am I crazy or what?.

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He answered that with the second line: "It's a possibility in the future" meaning, they could drop PS3 support if enough people migrate over, or they may not. For now and for at least another year, the there is no issue though.

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Originally Posted by LordElyk

Here http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...p_features_of/ ,if you could explain,please. Probably I haven't understand right >.<.

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Well if you are going off that, it says at least til 3.0, which could be another 2 years. That is the minimum though, and depends on whether or not they will add anything that drastically needs the better hardware. Im on ps3 now and switching to ps4 when it starts,and they are giving people a lot of time to upgrade to ps4. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

If they can make a better game with dropping PS3 support then I am all for it. PS4 is only $399 and it will be cheaper by the time they drop PS3 support.

Usually when It comes to interviews "Its possible" usually means it will happen, but you get a FREE upgrade to the playstation 4 version... Why would you not take advantage of that in the next year or two?

Also dropping support doesnt mean you will just not be able play the game on the PS3, It just means future expansions and updates will be made for the PS4 and PC.

This is a good thing.

So...support is not being dropped.

/endpanic

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Originally Posted by TokyieRage

Usually when It comes to interviews "Its possible" usually means it will happen, but you get a FREE upgrade to the playstation 4 version... Why would you not take advantage of that in the next year or two?

Also dropping support doesnt mean you will just not be able play the game on the PS3, It just means future expansions and updates will be made for the PS4 and PC.

This is a good thing.

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Oh,I though I couldn't log in anymore... Ok,if they will drop PS3 in the future I will surely play on PC ( or who know,PS4 )!.

a ps4 is $400, just put $25 in a draw each month and you will have it before they cut off support. probably sooner since price will drop over time. Can get one used for probably half the price.

the ffxi comment is kinda moot since they did stop ps2 support with their last expansion.

Sorry if this sounds cold, but do you really expect a company which has a business model set to milk 10$ a month really focus on those with such limited resources. I would not expect any company to spend big dollars for design and test on any console after a year of its successor being on the market.

Also if $400, spread out over a year is to much, you really should look into getting a better job or some budgeting websites.

It is not appropriate to limit the entire player base to what a PS3 can support for a small number of people who cannot upgrade. I say pull the plug sooner then later.

That's good to hear. People have complained that the ps2 held ff11 back. I wonder if they can still support ps3 via having a ps3 only server?

Glad they knowledged the competition, since ever quest next will also have ps4 support as well as eso.

Nice I give money, they cut service for what was promised years ago. Why even bother?

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Originally Posted by LordElyk

I got that...but he said '' PS3 will at least be supported until the next expansion ''. Doesn't that mean the next expansion will be out something like this year and then stop,they will drop the support?. Am I crazy or what?.

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..Did you read the rest of the post?

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Originally Posted by Wyvernheart

Nice I give money, they cut service for what was promised years ago. Why even bother?

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They're giving you a free upgrade to ps4 lol (granted you have to buy a ps4)

Also, OP, you say you don't have enough money for a PS4...but PS3 will be support for a long time yet. I'm sure...you can save up the money over the next year and a half at least...

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Originally Posted by KyroeFelix

So...support is not being dropped.

/endpanic

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LOL did you read? XD

I'm starting to want the PS4 version available sooner anyway. After patch 2.16, I don't know WTF SE did but controller gameplay is garbage now. There is horrible lag when switching between the hotbars, and horrible lag when using the D-Pad to cycle through mobs. These things were effortless pre-patch 2.16, what in the world could they have done to make the response time so terrible? I couldn't even cycle through enemies fast enough to keep sufficient hate tanking a level 20 guildhest yesterday, because I would hit the D-Pad and nothing would happen.

I am appalled, and it is making end game scenarios much more difficult than they need to be. As a DPS, I need to be able to switch between targets (especially in places like turn 4) on the fly without even a half second of lag. You know, like it USED TO BE SE!!!!

So disappointed...

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Originally Posted by Rex

They're giving you a free upgrade to ps4 lol (granted you have to buy a ps4)

Also, OP, you say you don't have enough money for a PS4...but PS3 will be support for a long time yet. I'm sure...you can save up the money over the next year and a half at least...

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Yes,of course I can afford a PS4 when they will drop PS3 support,but I think for XIV I'll just update my PC's hardware.

anyone know if you got to pay for ps plus to play xiv on ps4?

The dropped ps2 for everyone that doesn't have the Japanese version of XI. You could still get it for the PS2 if you had the Japanese version and an actual working ps2. Yes they want people to move over to the ps4, but I wonder how much pressure sony is putting on them to promote and develop for the ps4 in hoping it inceases sales for the ps4 it's self.

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Originally Posted by cherevil

anyone know if you got to pay for ps plus to play xiv on ps4?

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I think they said you're not supposed to pay PS PLUS,just the monthly fee of XIV.

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Originally Posted by JayCommon

I'm starting to want the PS4 version available sooner anyway. After patch 2.16, I don't know WTF SE did but controller gameplay is garbage now. There is horrible lag when switching between the hotbars, and horrible lag when using the D-Pad to cycle through mobs. These things were effortless pre-patch 2.16, what in the world could they have done to make the response time so terrible? I couldn't even cycle through enemies fast enough to keep sufficient hate tanking a level 20 guildhest yesterday, because I would hit the D-Pad and nothing would happen.

I am appalled, and it is making end game scenarios much more difficult than they need to be. As a DPS, I need to be able to switch between targets (especially in places like turn 4) on the fly without even a half second of lag. You know, like it USED TO BE SE!!!!

So disappointed...

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I think they mentioned that all the gamepad issues was a bug and they were trying to hotfix it.

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Originally Posted by JayCommon

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there is a hotfix going on as we speak, they identified the problem yesterday and acknowledged this issue as game breaking. one can only assume this is the major issue being fixed.

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Originally Posted by cherevil

anyone know if you got to pay for ps plus to play xiv on ps4?

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I doubt it since you don't even need it to play on the ps3. Sony unlike Microsoft doesn't want to milk you for every cent and make you have to have their premium service to access online games or parts of games.

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Originally Posted by Deviant1

Sorry if this sounds cold, but do you really expect a company which has a business model set to milk 10$ a month really focus on those with such limited resources. I would not expect any company to spend big dollars for design and test on any console after a year of its successor being on the market.

Also if $400, spread out over a year is to much, you really should look into getting a better job or some budgeting websites.

It is not appropriate to limit the entire player base to what a PS3 can support for a small number of people who cannot upgrade. I say pull the plug sooner then later.

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This so much.

It's gonna take several years and price drops before the majority of players are on PS4.

I think the majority of PS3 users, myself included, will be using PS4 by that point anyway. I'm expecting to make the jump this summer. I don't think this is surprising or alarming. It's to be expected.

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Originally Posted by Deviant1

Sorry if this sounds cold, but do you really expect a company which has a business model set to milk 10$ a month really focus on those with such limited resources. I would not expect any company to spend big dollars for design and test on any console after a year of its successor being on the market.

Also if $400, spread out over a year is to much, you really should look into getting a better job or some budgeting websites.

It is not appropriate to limit the entire player base to what a PS3 can support for a small number of people who cannot upgrade. I say pull the plug sooner then later.

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Agreed 110%

The PS3 needs to be cut off at some point because I don't want to be even remotely limited in the game just because the PS3 struggles in scenarios, I want it totally unleashed and fully loaded and the fact that they're even offering FFXIV on PS4 as a FREE UPGRADE to existing PS3 users just makes even more sense.

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Originally Posted by LunarEmerald

It's gonna take several years and price drops before the majority of players are on PS4.

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It won't take several years if PS4 comes out with games worth justifying the purchase of one soon. The number of total sales of PS4s just passed the 5 million mark, in comparison to the total 80 million ish PS3s sold. It has already jumped to the best seller list in Japan. It also opened up sales exceptionally well in the US. It was a good plan for SE to set their original plan for PS4 & PC, and use the PS3 as an early platform for people to join in on the fun. They basically played on the upcoming success that is PS4.