Yeah the performance on the PS3 leaves a lot to be desired. It's not just FATES; but neither is it every fate. For instance, anybody who has done Svara on a PS3 knows that there is undoubtedly a huge problem, I.E. Svara doesn't load at all - most of the time. Sure, you can turn all of the combat effects off and it "might" work, but other problems persist. Waiting for NPC's to load in general is a persistent problem.

I'm getting a PS4, and I'll be taking advantage of the free upgrade, but I do feel bad for those who have no intention of buying a PS4 and are left with a decidedly inferior product. The problem is, I honestly don't know that there is much Square Enix can do to make the PS3 more functional.