FFXIV on the Wii U

[Issachar]

No thanks...cant even get the ps3 version out, let alone a port to a console that isnt even at retail outlets yet.

[AlexiaKidd]

No thanks...cant even get the ps3 version out, let alone a port to a console that isnt even at retail outlets yet.

They can get PS3 version out anytime they want it was completed in Novemeber, they won't release it however until FFXIV is up to scratch and currently the game just isn't good enough. They need the PS3 release to be a success to ensure the survival of FFXIV. If it got released now, sure the reviews would be a bit better than what it got at launch but lack of content and many other complaints would remain.

So with that, there is no reason why it shouldn't be released on Wii U or any other console (360) as it is down to the current state of FFXIV that it's releases has been held back not technical problems with the console. Having said that though we have heard a PS3 limitations excuse a few times in regards to new features so maybe if they are hitting the limits on PS3 already they should drop support for it and move to the Wii U if it is actually a more powerful platform.

[Zenaku]

They can get PS3 version out anytime they want it was completed in Novemeber, they won't release it however until FFXIV is up to scratch and currently the game just isn't good enough. They need the PS3 release to be a success to ensure the survival of FFXIV. If it got released now, sure the reviews would be a bit better than what it got at launch but lack of content and many other complaints would remain.

So with that, there is no reason why it shouldn't be released on Wii U or any other console (360) as it is down to the current state of FFXIV that it's releases has been held back not technical problems with the console. Having said that though we have heard a PS3 limitations excuse a few times in regards to new features so maybe if they are hitting the limits on PS3 already they should drop support for it and move to the Wii U if it is actually a more powerful platform.

wrong the delay it march of this year due to GPU or Ram issue. So pretty much had it done around that time and not release it now due to pc not being good enough to be on the ps3 lol.

[AlexiaKidd]

wrong the delay it march of this year due to GPU or Ram issue. So pretty much had it done around that time and not release it now due to pc not being good enough to be on the ps3 lol.

CLICKY

It was up and running on PS3 in November the port was 100% complete and they were just optimising it. The only reason they said March was because they hoped the would have FFXIV ready for a relaunch by then but it is not and that is the only reason why it is not on PS3 right now.

In order for this game to survive it needs the relaunch/launch on PS3 to be a huge success and the fact is that is just not up to that yet. They are still reworking key mechanics in the game and the core gameplay. Until all that is finalised and they have a huge amount of content ready to go we will not see a PS3 release as they can not afford for FFXIV to get tanked in the media a second time.

[Issachar]

They can get PS3 version out anytime they want it was completed in Novemeber, they won't release it however until FFXIV is up to scratch and currently the game just isn't good enough. They need the PS3 release to be a success to ensure the survival of FFXIV. If it got released now, sure the reviews would be a bit better than what it got at launch but lack of content and many other complaints would remain.

So with that, there is no reason why it shouldn't be released on Wii U or any other console (360) as it is down to the current state of FFXIV that it's releases has been held back not technical problems with the console. Having said that though we have heard a PS3 limitations excuse a few times in regards to new features so maybe if they are hitting the limits on PS3 already they should drop support for it and move to the Wii U if it is actually a more powerful platform.

What I mean by them not being able to get the PS3 version out is that they are unable to ship the game at this point in time without the results being disasterous. So, in that context, no they can't get it out. So why not spend time improving upon something than just slapping it on another console "just because"? The Wii U offers pretty much nothing except for a controller gimmick and slightly improved graphics capability (1080p vs 720p isnt that big of a deal unless you sit 2 feet from your TV).

Im not trying to troll here, but spreading your resources too thin when your game is already on life support would just spell disaster and show incompetence from a managerial standpoint. Maybe after they release the PS3 version and pull a profit, they can consider the Wii U...but it's suicide to jump the gun right now. Oh and the Wii U isnt even confirmed to have a HDD yet...which is crucial for any modern MMO via updates. Sure, it supports external HDDs, but do you know how slow that is? :/

[Quoc]

No thanks...cant even get the ps3 version out, let alone a port to a console that isnt even at retail outlets yet.

This. Plus, it'd be more expensive to sign a deal with Nintendo and it's new system rather than just keeping the contract with Sony.