PlayStation 3 version: Why Bother?

[Molly_Millions]

Final Fantasy XI was released for the PlayStation 2 first before other platforms

no it wasn't. It was out on PC first, at least in NA. I had been playing on PC for a few months already when I went to Best Buy to wait for the game to be put on the shelves on release day.

[Abriael]

no it wasn't. It was out on PC first.

In the US. In Japan it was out on PS2 first.

[Molly_Millions]

In the US. In Japan it was out on PS2 first.

^^ look up. Ninja edit.

[ChiyoKatsui]

^^ look up. Ninja edit.

Problem is, it makes your arguement that it came out on PC first null and off base. It came out on PS2 first, it doesn't matter what region it was in.

[Molly_Millions]

Problem is, it makes your arguement that it came out on PC first null and off base. It came out on PS2 first, it doesn't matter what region it was in.

Not really, if we're talking about total subscription numbers, we need to pay attention to ALL REGIONS rather than just Japan. If we want to look at Japanese subs only, then yes, my point is moot.

[ChiyoKatsui]

Not really, if we're talking about total subscription numbers, we need to pay attention to ALL REGIONS rather than just Japan. If we want to look at Japanese subs only, then yes, my point is moot.

I thought this thread was about a Why they should make a PS3 version, not about the subscribers on said platform. Regardless of the fact that a subscription base exists for a PS3 version, what does FFXI comming out on PC first in america have to do with this?

Edit: You could of imported the japanese version. Just sayin'.

[Molly_Millions]

I thought this thread was about a Why they should make a PS3 version, not about the subscribers on said platform. Regardless of the fact that a subscription base exists for a PS3 version, what does FFXI comming out on PC first in america have to do with this?

Aren't the subscribers on said platform the reason to make it available? I raised the point because it's the first line of the OP.

[Velhart]

Not really, if we're talking about total subscription numbers, we need to pay attention to ALL REGIONS rather than just Japan. If we want to look at Japanese subs only, then yes, my point is moot.

PS2 was a very popular choice for NA also. I knew plenty of people who didn't play till the PS2 release because their PC couldn't handle it. One thing that did equal out the playing field that while not difficult, the network adaptor and setup on PS2 was a tad trivial to some. With the advances in technology, getting online on a console is simple as can be, and in the case of FFXIV, a much more convenient option, not the best, but convenient.

You shouldn't need to constantly mess with it though, set it up once and your done. Now if you just go gung-ho and start messing with settings without knowing what youre even doing yea, I agree. I'd assume most people would ask for a basic setup for their rig before buying parts. Most people I've seen for XI and XIV buy parts on other forums always get someone to help out with parts and setting suggestions. I just feel if they want a truly great experience, they should go with PC. To each their own though of course. I buy consoles myself too. I buy them because games I want aren't released on PC though. Nothing more nothing less. If it comes out on PC, I buy that version over the console ones.

Much better graphics and smoother gameplay in some scenarios. Loading times are usually a bit faster too. Regardless, I'm just here to wait like everyone else. Might as well help whoever decides to go PC.

Well look at it this way also, to stay up to date on a PC, you are always having to upgrade something 1-2 years down the road to keep up with games. PS3 has been out since 2006 and we are just now hearing rumors everywhere on the PS4. That is a 7+ year machine that has been able to run your games without the hassle of upgrading the machine itself. Now look how far graphic cards, RAM storage, and processing power has improved since 2006. Some people buy consoles knowing it will last the long run. PC's are better, but they are a commitment, consoles are not. This is an ideal that may pass as generations come by, but for now, consoles will always dominate the market for convenience being one of the reasons.

[ChiyoKatsui]

PS2 was a very popular choice for NA also. I knew plenty of people who didn't play till the PS2 release because their PC couldn't handle it. One thing that did equal out the playing field that while not difficult, the network adaptor and setup on PS2 was a tad trivial to some. With the advances in technology, getting online on a console is simple as can be, and in the case of FFXIV, a much more convenient option, not the best, but convenient.



Well look at it this way also, to stay up to date on a PC, you are always having to upgrade something 1-2 years down the road to keep up with games. PS3 has been out since 2006 and we are just now hearing rumors everywhere on the PS4. That is a 7+ year machine that has been able to run your games without the hassle of upgrading the machine itself. Now look how far graphic cards, RAM storage, and processing power has improved since 2006. Some people buy consoles knowing it will last the long run. PC's are better, but they are a commitment, consoles are not. This is an ideal that may pass as generations come by, but for now, consoles will always dominate the market for convenience being one of the reasons.

I updated my PC once in the last ten years, for FFXIV. Everything played fine til then. It really depends on the parts you buy. Some of the old ATI cards still compete with newer cards, same for Nvidia. You're not wrong though, they bring new stuff out almost every week. Whether it's a gpu or cpu, or just some ram. I guess it boils down to how much time you have, and how much you're willing to research.

[Molly_Millions]

PS2 was a very popular choice for NA also. I knew plenty of people who didn't play till the PS2 release because their PC couldn't handle it. One thing that did equal out the playing field that while not difficult, the network adaptor and setup on PS2 was a tad trivial to some. With the advances in technology, getting online on a console is simple as can be, and in the case of FFXIV, a much more convenient option, not the best, but convenient.

My point was to really say that what platform the game was released on first really has no bearing on whether SE should consider other platforms. Not everyone will rush out and buy a game on the first platform it's released on for various reasons. Some gamers just prefer to play games on a console and will never consider playing on PC, and vice versa. For SE to reach as many subscribers as possible, they need to cast a wide net.