Yoshi-P says discussions about FFXIV on Switch and Xbox One are "Positive"

[ChocoFeru]

I don't think Microsoft will allow it. They did with FFXI after a long time, yet it didn't go that well.

They even charge you Gold sub to watch Netflix, a feature that is free on Smart TV, PS3/4 and everywhere...

And about Switch, I don't know if it could be possible :S, and I wouldn't like to have another limitation to the game.

This is the same guy that thought Eureka was a good idea, just thought I'd point that out

So? I like Eureka too, are you going to witchunt me as well?

Jeez, the entitlement these days.

[Paladinleeds]

They even charge you Gold sub to watch Netflix, a feature that is free on Smart TV, PS3/4 and everywhere...

https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-xbo...silver-3563184
According to this, not anymore. Now it seems to be online multiplayer only that is locked behind Gold.

[silverlunarfox]

I have the xbox, only online multiplayer is locked behind gold.

That being said recently Microsoft has been completely open to cross play. Sony has been adamant that they do not want to allow it. Not just to FFXIV but it extends to other games as well.

We will not see crossplay of most games for a long time still....

I really hope this Switch news however doesn't happen with XIV. I have a Switch, I love the thing, but XIV doesn't need more "limitations"

[Reynhart]

Not just to FFXIV but it extends to other games as well.

I don't know how they "wouldn't allow it" considering the game is already on PC.

[silverlunarfox]

I don't know how they "wouldn't allow it" considering the game is already on PC.

For that reason alone I don't understand Sony's aversion aside from the whole "console war" they have in sales.

They are the only console that has it. From a business standpoint I can understand that. From a gamers standpoint, cross play should be standard in most games.

[Erudito]

Bad idea. Limitations due to the Switch and Xbox One would be bad. We got rid of the PS3 support because of said limitations so I say nay.

[Pyroxene]

So? I like Eureka too, are you going to witchunt me as well?

Jeez, the entitlement these days.

Possibly, humor isnt a form entitlement. (Im sure even google can help you find the meaning, perhaps ask your parents for help if you have trouble) so ease up on your judgmental and paranoid attitude.

Back on topic though, I'd prefer they focus more on pushing the limits of the existing platforms with their chosen game, rather then getting it to as many platforms as possible. Limitations are enough of an issue as is

[Noshpan]

It will never be on Switch. It would be like trying to play XIV on a PC that still uses XP.

[KisaiTenshi]

It will never be on Switch. It would be like trying to play XIV on a PC that still uses XP.

Consider that the Switch is basically the same power as the previous console generation, and FFXIV was already on the PS3.

What would actually prevent a FFXIV for the Switch is actually the lack of storage space. FFXIV is a little over 32GB. (I tried to move it via USB drive once and it just barely fit, a few patches ago.) Dragon Quest Heroes (hey look another Square-Enix title) is 32GB.

So I wouldn't put it past them trying, but one certainly is not going to get the PS4 experience. It might go back to PS3 levels of performance, or just reduce the draw distance much more significantly. It would unlikely run at anything over 720p either. (Which is what happens in Skyrim)

At any rate the real question is if anyone would actually play it on the Switch, and to that end I think the answer is no. The Switch is more attractive, than say all Android devices, but all the gawd awful SE mobile/PC ports (FF5, FF6, Chrono Trigger) kinda show much little care SE puts into porting things (let's not forget that huge bomb of FFXIV for MacOS X.) So I think until Square-Enix starts caring about all their ports, we shouldn't ask for quick-and-dirty ports of games. Either they need to produce a native game/game-client, or they should adopt a common middleware to use with all their games that can compile native game clients for different operating systems and console hardware. And yes that's what Crystal Tools originally was that ran V1.0 of FFXIV, FFXIII, and FFXV. Note that Dragon Quest X is for the Switch and uses this engine.

[illgot]

I'm a PC player and getting tired of consoles limiting a games development, esp for UI.