Scrap ps3 Start ps4

[Ashiee]

They just need to make a port for PS4, and phase out PS3 when we will inevitably run into "PS3 Limitations"

[Aminore]

They just need to make a port for PS4, and phase out PS3 when we will inevitably run into "PS3 Limitations"

besides graphics and a possible lower frame rate the ps3 doesn't have any game breaking limitations. unless people really didn't know that they can swap to a bigger hdd in their ps3

[Elexia]

They just need to make a port for PS4, and phase out PS3 when we will inevitably run into "PS3 Limitations"

Looking at the specs of the PS4, I already see 2 things that will create "PS4 limitations" for an MMORPG. Sorry to break it to you but every console will limit an MMORPG in some way, the PS3 will not limit the game for years (If ARR even lasts that long) much like the PS2 didn't limit FFXI until years down the line.

The limitation of consoles mainly rests within these 2 categories: Memory and storage. The PS3 and PS4 has stronger memory capabilities but eventually, they both will limit what XIV can do in certain aspects but nothing directly involving main gameplay. So when the PS3 limits XIV and they port it to PS4, where will they port it then when the PS4 limits XIV?

There is literally no reason to own a PS4 for the first year or two.

[Abriael]

Looking at the specs of the PS4, I already see 2 things that will create "PS4 limitations" for an MMORPG. Sorry to break it to you but every console will limit an MMORPG in some way, the PS3 will not limit the game for years (If ARR even lasts that long) much like the PS2 didn't limit FFXI until years down the line.

The limitation of consoles mainly rests within these 2 categories: Memory and storage. The PS3 and PS4 has stronger memory capabilities but eventually, they both will limit what XIV can do in certain aspects but nothing directly involving main gameplay. So when the PS3 limits XIV and they port it to PS4, where will they port it then when the PS4 limits XIV?

There is literally no reason to own a PS4 for the first year or two.

There's no indication that the PS4's storage won't be expansible. So no, there aren't any "storage limitations" in sight.

As for memory limitations, there's no indication that PC games will ever require more than 4 gb of memory in the upcoming several years, this without mentioning that the PS4's 8 GB will be shared, which is more flexible than usual PC memory.

Even in the sci-fi scenario that sees the PC version overtaking 8 GB of memory required between system and video, assets can be downgraded to fit in the PS4 version only.

So no. There's no possibility for the PS4 version to "limit FFXIV", but mind you, the same can be said for the PS3 version, as it limits only itself.