FFXIV FOR THE NINTENDO SWITCH

[Velhart]

Is the Nintendo Switch more powerful than the PS4?

Based on the specs Nvidia gave (https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/1...ntendo-switch/ it seems like it's power is comparable to Xbox One. So FFXIV could run fine on it, but I don't know if it would have any limitations beyond anything graphical.

I will just say, off just glancing at it, FFXIV could be a possibility. It is more about if the Switch sells well, if the team can handle it's infrastructure, and if Nintendo will allow cross play.

[Lambdafish]

but I don't know if it would have any limitations beyond anything graphical.

The big thing that would need to be looked at over graphics is how good the internet capabilities of the handheld are (naturally it will have them, but are they good enough to support an MMO?). We need to look at the switch as its minimum viable product, which is a handheld, and speculate whether or not it is a viable platform for the game. Then again... the trailer showed off handheld splatoon, so who knows.

Other than that, storage capabilities of a handheld are another big issue, with 4.0 coming out, who knows how big this game will be (probably 30GB+ and rising).

[Gumbercules]

The big thing that would need to be looked at over graphics is how good the internet capabilities of the handheld are (naturally it will have them, but are they good enough to support an MMO?). We need to look at the switch as its minimum viable product, which is a handheld, and speculate whether or not it is a viable platform for the game. Then again... the trailer showed off handheld splatoon, so who knows.

Other than that, storage capabilities of a handheld are another big issue, with 4.0 coming out, who knows how big this game will be (probably 30GB+ and rising).

yeah from the looks of it the "portable" version of the Switch isn't remote play so much as downscale play so this would be the actual "minimum" of the Switch in regards to MMOs, still if they can pull it off id be nice. First time in a while im psyched for a console since it seems unique and not just a weaker PC in a box.

[Osmond]

I don't think it's possible. W/ the specs the Switch have, stormblood looking to improve itself in performance, if it's not on par w/ the PS4 in specs......just think of the PS3.

[Bladesinger]

I don't think it's possible. W/ the specs the Switch have, stormblood looking to improve itself in performance, if it's not on par w/ the PS4 in specs......just think of the PS3.

No one KNOWS what's in it..

[Fredco191]

Hmmm FFXIV on the go?
SOUNDS GREAT!!!!

[RubenSnizzle]

the switch is as bad as the PS3, please.

[Fevelle]

the switch is as bad as the PS3, please.

It's actualy more powerful and doesn't suffer from RAM problems like PS3 did.

System holds a 2hr 30 minute charge playing skyrim, and that is a standalone title, perhaps half or roughly 2 hrs for online games.

Source please. The only official information we have is about Zelda BOTW playing for 3 hours.

Knew I was going to find this topic right off the bat. Simple answer from me is NO. The switch isn't a power house console and with them dropping PS3 support with Stormblood, they don't need to be going back to support an inferior console again. Be happy with your PS4 support and call it a day. If anything, If Microsoft can get off their strict policies with MMO's, XIV would be a great candidate for the Scorpio coming out this fall.

Couldn't care less for Microsoft. The thing with the Switch is that it's a HANDHELD. Releasing it on the Switch means a whole new audience will be coming to the game.

[Aniond]

I wouldn't bet on it for the same reasons its never coming to the Xbox. SE won't publish to a system that require a fee for the game + internet access.

[Alaina]

by all means let's go back to PS3 limitations.