So are consoles holding back this game?

[Gilraen]

I tried to find graphics comparison screenshots, and I couldn't. It seems most people (at least, gaming outlets) aren't even acknowledging that the PS3 version exists. It will really stink for PS3 players, but the system won't be able to handle it much longer.

You mean this?
Youtube Comparison Video of the PC, PS3 and PS4
What's funny is that they aren't the same character. One has larger boobs.

[Maero]

I too used to be on PS3, got the PS4 at launch and even tried the FFXIV beta when it came out. Never went back
The difference really was between night and day and i also agree about dropping PS3 support. Actually surprised it could run HW

[Kosmos992k]

You mean this?
Youtube Comparison Video of the PC, PS3 and PS4
What's funny is that they aren't the same character. One has larger boobs.

What's funny is that at the default YouTube screen size and resolution settings the differences appear minimal...apart from the PS4 Miqo'te having a larger bust.

[Jim_Berry]

If boss fights with snow effects have massive framerate stutters and lag up simply because of the graphics, I can only imagine what Heavensward must be like.

I'm on PS3, and that last boss in "The Vault" drops my framerate by a HUGE margin... I'm not even sure how I get my Mudras to function properly during that time lol...

I'll be glad when Square-Enix and Microsoft work out their issues, as I'd like to get this on Xbox One.

[Colorful]

I'm on PS3, and that last boss in "The Vault" drops my framerate by a HUGE margin... I'm not even sure how I get my Mudras to function properly during that time lol...

I'll be glad when Square-Enix and Microsoft work out their issues, as I'd like to get this on Xbox One.

Microsoft is so incredibly stingy with keep their platform separate that I don't know if it'll ever happen. It might even slightly boost the XONE's abysmal popularity in Japan, but as of yet they're still not doing it...

[Dirth]

Oh PS4 and PC look the same? thats cute, how about remove instancing from the whole game

Consoles Are holding back this game. SE don't want Consoles players at a disadvantage, due to Addons/Custom Huds/ proper dps meter/tps meter, In game AtlasLoot/ff14 xivdb/ Raid UI Scaler, Debuff size scaling/NPCScan last but not least
Deadly Boss Mods

[Assirra]

I'm on PS3, and that last boss in "The Vault" drops my framerate by a HUGE margin... I'm not even sure how I get my Mudras to function properly during that time lol...

I'll be glad when Square-Enix and Microsoft work out their issues, as I'd like to get this on Xbox One.

Well SE wants everyone together crossplatform and either Sony or MS seem to have an issue with that.
I doubt it will ever happen tbh.

[DracotheDragon]

Oh PS4 and PC look the same? thats cute, how about remove instancing from the whole game

Consoles Are holding back this game. SE don't want Consoles players at a disadvantage, due to Addons/Custom Huds/ proper dps meter/tps meter, In game AtlasLoot/ff14 xivdb/ Raid UI Scaler, Debuff size scaling/NPCScan last but not least
Deadly Boss Mods

hey you levelling dark knight because i see you salted the earth o...o

the ps4 is capable of modding and a few games on ps4 are planned to have modding int hem with dx 11 ps4 has several games on it now with dx 11

the ps3 however that is holding it far back

[Colorful]

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I don't know how much times I need to repeat this, but the PS4 does not, and will never support DX11. It is a Microsoft product, and in the case of the PS4, would be less effective than their current low level API. As for the planned mods with Fallout 4 (I'm not sure what other games you're referring to) they'll likely just be texture and model replacements, or new weaponry, armour, and locations. Nothing that actually messes with the script itself (for example, anything that utilises SKSE for Skyrim, would not be able to work). Not only that, but they'll have to go through an approval process for each mod. That works for a large scale game that'll make Sony millions, but FFXIV and its countless potential UI mods? I doubt it.

[Amiantos]

The Ps3 is what is holding back this game. Ps4 is a decent machine but of course will eventually start holding the game back later on down the road. FF14 at launch was already pushing the ps3 to the limit but they felt they had to release it because of the 1.0 promise that never happened. I look at the Ps3 now being a toaster and the Ps4 being a low mid range machine. Not everyone will have a higher end machine which I can understand.
Those who say "consoles can't have mods" it's more that people won't want to make the tools for them if the option is released. FallOut 4 will have mod support for consoles, given not all them will work on the console.