Why you should buy the PS3 version and not the PC version of this game

[Plexas]

Wow, i felt my IQ drop to single digit after reading the OP and his justification of how PS3 is better. I also like how he says any large TV will always be low resolution.

God help us all if this isnt a terrible troll atempt.

[Humble]

This topic is hilarious. The main reason for PS3 is because of a bigger screen? The PS3 only displays at best 720p and the PC version on any monitor, like a 30", is ridiculously more detailed and clean looking. It's almost a joke in comparison. Now, when the PS4 comes out then that actually could be a decision maker. For now, the only reason to choose the particular version is the player's preference to controls or if you only own one system type.

[Therier]

I don't have anything against PS3 players of FF XIV ARR, but I just think playing from computer is much easier and better when you want to play hardcore. PS3 might be better for casual playing. But when it comes to my personal preference my voice goes for PC. I have PS3 and decided to buy this game for PC.

Oh and I like to be on skype/mumble when playing with friends this game. Not sure is it even possible from PS3.

[Energy2k8]

I play both PC and PS3. Almost always PS3 because i can relax on the couch with a controller in my hand and a wireless keyboard at the table for communication. When grouping with friends i bring my laptop for Xfire. Obviously PC version looks better and is much faster with loading times (think SSD in my PC also helps), but my preference goes to PS3 for playing relax on the couch.

Yes i can use my gaming PC on my TV screen in my living room, but i don't want to move it everytime i want to play FFXIV.

[TopKatt]

ps3 version lacks many features.
you can barely see the game because of how big ui is.

Besides you can use ps3 controls for pc but for some odd reason not vise versa.

[Thaliss]

love playing on PS3 and end of February on PS4

Sure not perfect but the delay in displaying players when there is a lot of people is actually a good thing when crafting near a summoning bell Never had trouble targeting it.

[Reiterpallasch]

Consoles are just smaller, weaker, portable PCs with significantly less options and no room for upgrades without buying a brand new system. They're also easier to use though, and that's pretty big for a lot of people. Plug it in, play the game, simple as that. But that's pretty much where the advantages end between the two. Not to get into the whole "PC master race" thing yet again, but just about everything else a console can do, a PC can do better.

[seekerofpower]

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To start, I love my PSX, PS2 and PS3... but you have some invalid points. The black hole thing, I assume, is a reference to the project that Sony had early in the PS3 life where you could allow a research facility to access your cell processor to power their research. Perhaps you are unaware that this was only possible due to the thousands of consoles that were linked for this experiment. If you linked thousands of PCs, the results would probably be the same.

To the multiple monitor issue, this allows for stereoscopic view in game as well as allowing you to do multiple things at once, so this is actually a pretty relevant point.

Lastly, very few PS3s can play PS2 games, due to Sony's decision to stop including an Emotion Engine in order to cut costs. On that note, I do have a PS2 Emulator at home and I play many of my PS2 games on my PC. I can even increase the resolution on them when I play.

[Jess_Spark]

[QUOTE=Slatervonjager;1373820]And that's your choice. Console gaming, is what made gaming what it is today. However, supporting only PC or only Consoles, again your choice, is the stupidest thing you can do, because you deprive yourself of MANY great games that are exclusive to one or the other. A REAL gamer, doesn't bind themselves to one platform or the other, but instead experiences them all.

I have to disagree on this. The best games have always been PC. Most of the console games are war games/car games and decorating games. PC has the ability graphically to design games with more depth and better gameplay.

[seekerofpower]

I have to disagree on this. The best games have always been PC. Most of the console games are war games/car games and decorating games. PC has the ability graphically to design games with more depth and better gameplay.

You are joking, right? You know that FF games have almost always been console specific. In fact, most JRPGs are console specific. Also, consoles have some games with incredible depth. You sir, don't know what you are talking about.