Using a SSD on ps3

[Sassychan]

I'm just wondering, is there any advantages in this game for installing a SSD for a ps3?

[Claire_Pendragon]

Loading zones, and directly streaming from the HD to load characters/enemies will be faster. (examples would be FATE mobs showing up sooner, and further. But only similar distance to what would be shown in low pop scenarios. Along with zoneing taking half the time.)

[Sassychan]

Would it reduce the input lag? Meaning, would you still get damaged even when you're clearly out of the AoE zone?

[Mardel]

If I recall an ssd has little effect on ps3. The read speeds are OS locked (maybe wrong).

The input lag cannot be resolved that is a ps3 downside.... I've seen so many ps3 players eat dive bombs

[Milmoko_Gemoko]

If I recall an ssd has little effect on ps3. The read speeds are OS locked (maybe wrong).

Very wrong!

Best thing I did was put an SSD in my PS3, loading times are 4x quicker at least - thats game boot, zone loads, cut scenes and monsters/players on the field.

If your gonna be playing XIV on your PS3 for a while yet I'd say put an SSD in, you'll notice the difference before the title screen loads

[Felis]

Very wrong!

Best thing I did was put an SSD in my PS3, loading times are 4x quicker at least - thats game boot, zone loads, cut scenes and monsters/players on the field.

If your gonna be playing XIV on your PS3 for a while yet I'd say put an SSD in, you'll notice the difference before the title screen loads

And after you have a PS4 you can then use the SSD in the PS4

[Rochetm]

And after you have a PS4 you can then use the SSD in the PS4

Also this... it is why I got a SSD for my ps3... for later use in my ps4.

SSDs are huge for loading times when games are installed on the HDD like FFXIV. Its not uncommon for me to load faster than PC users... its that fast.

[Marxam]

You're probably better off getting a PS4 or upgrading your PC. SSD is a short term fix and with more emphasis being focused on next-gen gaming PS3 user could potentially be left in the dust. If you can't wait 3 months for the PS4 release then SSD can give a small but noticeable increase to frame rates and load times.

I'm on PS3 and currently nothing in the game would make my experience "game-breaking", other than attempting speed runs but idc about those. It really depends on your ISP. My buddy is on a PC and I get much less lag than him due to him living on the west coast and I'm central.

[DefendPopPunk]

Might wanna save for a PS4 if you have to play on a console. Just not worth it to throw more money at your PS3 since PS4 version is around the corner.

[Sassychan]

Meh, I guess I'll stick to PC. Hopefully the input lag won't be a problem on the ps4 version.