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    I know. I'm just pointing out the problems. In other words, I'm saying, the compromises are limiting its uses severely.

    And yes, I'm hinting at the idea of dropping PS3 support. It's a feat to make FF14 run on PS3, indeed. But when you consider that this "feat" is achieved by chopping off fingers and toes so it fits into the extremely limited capabilities that PS3 provide, then it taints that feat.

    I know PS3 support is entirely a commercial decision. If ARR came out in 2014 instead, then not supporting PS3 could have been a very real option. Hopefully by 4.0 PS3 support can be dropped completely and we can finally have a proper UI that isn't limited anymore by 2006 hardware performance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zfz View Post
    And yes, I'm hinting at the idea of dropping PS3 support. It's a feat to make FF14 run on PS3, indeed. But when you consider that this "feat" is achieved by chopping off fingers and toes so it fits into the extremely limited capabilities that PS3 provide, then it taints that feat.

    I know PS3 support is entirely a commercial decision. If ARR came out in 2014 instead, then not supporting PS3 could have been a very real option. Hopefully by 4.0 PS3 support can be dropped completely and we can finally have a proper UI that isn't limited anymore by 2006 hardware performance.
    It's false to assume this is a PS3 only issue. PS4 has hardware limitations too, and there's only so much they can do to keep everything running at a good pace on every system. Often that means keeping things optimal. I doubt it's even all that easy to put on the PC. If they've set a limited number of spaces for translate features, then my guess is it would require a redo of the entire translator to add in more 'space' or at least, reworking the searches to an extensive degree.

    That being said, I knew sooner or later someone would mention console limitations and ask for support to be dropped.
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