FFXIV FOR THE NINTENDO SWITCH

[ErdrickLoto]

THANKS NO.

No joking, hell no, whats that for an idea even. That thing is way to enjoy and play in it. I mean how do you want to raid with that thing. 1 wrong button and you wipe everyone. No thanks!

How is that any different from a raid on the PS4/PC?

[Bladesinger]

How is that any different from a raid on the PS4/PC?

It's because they think it's a handheld (^-^)

[xbahax92]

How is that any different from a raid on the PS4/PC?

Errr, its not only that. I mean ofcourse you can also misclick on keyboard or controller. But there is more to it. For example the connection. We all know playing WLan can make hard times at some point. Or connection loss. I'm not sure if a handheld thing, would be perfect for an MMO which tries to even "revamp" its battlesystem, to make it even more action and we probably will get more skills with 4.0.

Ofcourse you can discuss that Nintendo Switch could bring also positive things, like increasing players who buy the game and sub for FFXIV. But in the other hand, Im not sure.. Most people are already playing on Ps4 or PC. Im not sure if any console from Nintendo is anywhere that populated like the PS is.

I am sorry for that rough explanation and all, but its my opinion and my answer to that 1. post.

[RobbieH]

It's because they think it's a handheld (^-^)

Well that's where the hype comes from, let's be honest, what does it offer besides that over XB1 or a PS4? Nothing.

[RobbieH]

Because you just said Pokemon GO was dead =)

It is now, that's what will happen to the Switch when people see their specs, with the Scorpio and Pro coming out why bother with it?

[Tam_Hawkins]

I'm partly in favor and partly against it^^,
I think in the end speculation if ffxiv comes to the switch depends heavily on the hardware and as far as I understand it everyone here is still guessing about that. I mean nintendo is not known for awesome hardware in its consoles but the xbox one was released at the end of 2013 same for the PS4, why does it seem so unlikely that a console released three years or more later can actually beat these two in terms of hardware? I mean just look at the rate on which hardware improves i would be highly surprised if the switch gets beaten by PS4 Xbox one (as long as the switch is really not just a Handheld with an extra station for using the TV screen of course).

Overall it depends heavily on what the switch can do and how much player it will attract otherwise it will not be much different from playing on PS4.

... MMO which tries to even "revamp" its battlesystem, to make it even more action and we probably will get more skills with 4.0.

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I agree with some of your points, but the devs said they would overhaul the battlesystem to make it less complex and trimm some of the skills (the ones the deem useless whatever that means exactly). So in this regard it would actually not be in the way.

[Welsper59]

Given how the Switch is still in a grey area as far as being able to handle XIV (and future patches/upgrades to come), I'd rather they did something else with the console. If we're exclusively focusing on XIV, perhaps a single player or general multiplayer (not MMO) game would be made. Obviously it can't exactly compete with XIV now, so it'd have to either be a 1.0 related game (think single player 1.0 with a revamped system) or a side story of events pertaining to Eorzea and the characters in it. Like a game centered around Raubahn, before he became the Flame General, or the other leaders. Just something to add more affection/lore to FFXIV.

I honestly think spinoffs or something could go a long way. It could even be 8/16-bit oriented, like some of those parody trailers. Heck, they could even consider seriously looking into that fighting game idea, though I'd actually prefer the 1.0 or side story idea lol.

[Bladesinger]

Well that's where the hype comes from, let's be honest, what does it offer besides that over XB1 or a PS4? Nothing.

It offers Nintendo's exclusive IPs - You know - Mario - Legend of Zelda - Metroid etc etc Which has millions upon millions fans awaiting the newest versions. That hype sells systems (^-^) Do you believe that somehow you speak for every single gamer out there in denouncing Nintendo and it's efforts, because at this point your fanboy is showing and it makes you sound childish - I own multiple PCs - one PS4 - one Xbox One AND every single Nintendo device they have released and I can tell you that you're in the minority when it comes down to people owning several games consoles.


The Switch is coming - Fans of Nintendo's efforts are super excited to finally get a console that is capable of being a home platform AND a portable with the icing on the cake being that we're going to be getting Nintendo's IPs on a system that far rivals the Wii U

[Bladesinger]

It is now, that's what will happen to the Switch when people see their specs, with the Scorpio and Pro coming out why bother with it?

Not sure where you're getting that info - But here in the USA, it's still doing pretty well and doesn't spell the end of Nintendo in anyway, shape or form

[Kaurie]

Not sure where you're getting that info - But here in the USA, it's still doing pretty well and doesn't spell the end of Nintendo in anyway, shape or form

Do you mean Pokémon Go, Nintendo as a whole, or what?