Endgame content on the PS3. Possible?

[KogaDrake]

while I have switched to PC version on my bootcamped Mac mini (looks like ps3 but with more people/mobs visible) due to issues with fates and select few ps3 issues, I have not had nearly as many issues on my original model PS3 that most people have observed.

Most people I know with many issues on PS3 have newer slim/superslim models, and most with minimal issues have to old fat boys, so it seems there may be some type of generational issues with the PS3, but soon ps4 and all be fixed.

[TakKuroda]

I've gotten up to the coil and never had issues with using a gamepad(ps3 gamepad on pc).
The only issues I've had on the ps3 version is character loading slowly on the screen(not an issue in dungeons).
I'd make sure you have a solid wireless connection or even wire it in.

[Norbi]

A buddy of mine plays exclusively on PS3 and is on Turn 2 of Coil, so I'd assume that it's possible.

[Neverhood]

I've got a launch day PS3 (fatboy) and a wired "excellent" connection. My effect settings are turned way down. I'm on AT&T U-Verse...etc etc etc

I've pretty much got what the community considers an optimal setup for a PS3 player. Yet still have tonnes of issues. I'm going to try again today since I'm off work and see if things are different when playing off-peak.

[Kyriea]

I play on a slim model PS3 that was released when the super slim was as a special edition and have had no problems whatsoever. Even when PC players have had issues I haven't so I don't think there is that much of a difference and while there might be for some (probably dependant on how much you have on your PS3, cache etc) it isn't big enough to stop you playing the game. I think a lot of it stems from PC master race's hatred for consoles tbh as I've seen a lot of people denying PS3 players access to endgame content.

Also just gonna add in that JP players largely play on PS3 as most don't have gaming PC's as such yet they have still reached coil of Bahamut and are on the same level if not better than NA/EU. Still can't wait for the PS4 version though!

[Deathcharge]

As it has been mentioned countless of times already... the lag/ disconnects and disappearing mobs are ALL under the SE servers too many players playing on the same servers at the same time and there is something wrong with the way their algorithm for displaying characters and mobs works. This is a known issue BOTH on a $5,000 PC and a $299 PS3. Hope this helps clear up confusion.

[Sasse]

I play on the PS3 fine, apart from the occasional texture pop-in (I expect this is normal for the PS3 version?) and fate lag, that is.

My super slim (500gb) is a less than a month old, though.

Also just gonna add in that JP players largely play on PS3 as most don't have gaming PC's as such yet they have still reached coil of Bahamut and are on the same level if not better than NA/EU. Still can't wait for the PS4 version though!

This is actually a good point. I wonder what the general JP reception of the PS3 version has been like? Does anyone know?

[Mysteltain]

Those issues with desyncing, disconnecting, major lag spikes, etc. are all server side. It has nothing to do with the PS3, and everything to do with congestion. Texture pop-in, longer loading times when entering/exiting an area or cutscene, and the difficulties with loading too many characters, those are all issues with the PS3 version.

For a reference, I've run through CM and Praetorium with and without lag spikes. There's no denying my lag spikes were caused from high congestion (ie, Saturday and Sunday nights). And it's no coincidence that my runs that were lag free were during moments of low congestion (ie, Tuesday afternoon). So, I guess to answer your question, endgame is just as possible on the PS3 as it is on PC. Remember, the devs wanted to make sure, first and foremost, that the game could be played in its entirety on PS3 first. If it could be played on that, then it could easily be played on PC.

[Iskander]

Its you. I' a PS3 player. I've had very little issues with endgame content. I should be heading into coil soon and I've yet to have lag issues.

[necrosis]

Agreed. It's just a shame we have to wait till February to even see it

Only because PS4 won't be out in Japan till then. Wish they would do betas for US/EU earlier.