These 5 million XIIIs, according to the release, bring the total number of shipped games in the Final Fantasy series up to 96 million. How many of those were ports or remakes of the first Final Fantasy, we wonder?
These 5 million XIIIs, according to the release, bring the total number of shipped games in the Final Fantasy series up to 96 million. How many of those were ports or remakes of the first Final Fantasy, we wonder?
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:30AM LimitedVertigo said
I'm interested in the PS3/360 ratio. I picked it up for PS3 and while the story is top notch the battle system seems very FF-Lite.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:37AM ZombieRobot said
I'm only 7 hours in and I would agree its very FF-lite. But I can see it getting really deep later on.
I just wish I could set up my own auto-attack routines and macros for myself and my partners (sort of like the gambit system but for FF13 battle system). Only workaround I've found is go to settings set the default battle button to abilities. this way you can easily click into abilities set up a quick macro of abilities, then just hit right to do repeat. change if necessary rinse and repeat.
also I have a heck of a time rapidly pressing my fingers shifting my paradigm around trying to stagger enemies. its definitely a refreshing change to rpg battle system, yet it still has that classic feel to it.
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I just wish I could set up my own auto-attack routines and macros for myself and my partners (sort of like the gambit system but for FF13 battle system). Only workaround I've found is go to settings set the default battle button to abilities. this way you can easily click into abilities set up a quick macro of abilities, then just hit right to do repeat. change if necessary rinse and repeat.
also I have a heck of a time rapidly pressing my fingers shifting my paradigm around trying to stagger enemies. its definitely a refreshing change to rpg battle system, yet it still has that classic feel to it.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:41AM ZombieRobot said
also I agree the story so far is really good it feels like they are building up towards something really epic. It gets really interesting (or at least makes waaaay more sense) if you read the DataLogs.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:43AM LimitedVertigo said
Ya, I agree about setting things up. I'm coming off of WKC and I enjoyed the combo system it used. I loved FFXII's Gambit system, it was pretty deep and I felt like I was in control of what happened. Only controlling one character and constantly having to shift between offensive/defensive positions on the fly in FFXIII seems like they're attempting to add artificial depth.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:59AM (Unverified) said
@ copa
The 360 version wasn't released at all in Japan, so all 2M is pure Ps3
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The 360 version wasn't released at all in Japan, so all 2M is pure Ps3
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:00AM Temidien said
I'm 7 hours in as well and I'm definitely digging the story. My only complaints so far are the lack of a "gambit" system (ala FFXII), the camera getting very wonky in tight spaces, and the length of the first few "dungeons". After a really great opening few hours, it's frustrating to spend so much time navigating the crystal ocean pictured above while craving the next tidbit of plot development.
For having such fast-paced combat and cutscenes, you'd hope for less grind.
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For having such fast-paced combat and cutscenes, you'd hope for less grind.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:04AM copa said
"The 360 version wasn't released at all in Japan, so all 2M is pure Ps3."
Not exactly. The retail survey found that an unethical shop owner took two copies of Final Fantasy XI, scrawled two more I's on the end of the title, and sold them to gullible customers.
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Not exactly. The retail survey found that an unethical shop owner took two copies of Final Fantasy XI, scrawled two more I's on the end of the title, and sold them to gullible customers.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:22AM zefur said
I dont know. I absolutly hated the gambit system of XII because it was to simple to put them all on gambits and let the game play its self. The new system I like because it means you have to be attentive (well I do) you cant keep them all in relentless when your facing a very powerful person and have to switch to the other paradim on the fly to heal/cast buffs. I'm still in the ocean (due to having a crappy job) and the metal spark things I always have to switch to synth/saboteur role before switching to relentless or tri attack paradims due to its mass of health and it makes the fights more involving
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:29AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
My guess is ALL of those will be sold within a month...
and I'm willing to bet that the PS3 version may just barely outsell the 360 version in the US & EU.....
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and I'm willing to bet that the PS3 version may just barely outsell the 360 version in the US & EU.....
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:32AM LimitedVertigo said
The PS3 version was outpacing the 360 version in PreOrders 3to1 on Amazon a few weeks ago.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:45AM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
The 360 version wasn't even in the top 10 of video game sales at Amazon, until the '360 only' commercials started airing.
Then it started creeping up and actually hit #3 by the time the game released. Looks like the advertising was helping, a bit. You'd think Sony would actually advertise FFXIII of all things, but... I guess not.
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Then it started creeping up and actually hit #3 by the time the game released. Looks like the advertising was helping, a bit. You'd think Sony would actually advertise FFXIII of all things, but... I guess not.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:58AM (Unverified) said
For whatever reason Square Enix is in Microsoft's pocket so they made a deal to let FF13 be advertisements to be only for the 360 with no hint of the Ps3, To be honest I don't understand their love affair with Microsoft this generation, they've released a bunch of mediocre- bad RPGs for the system that haven't sold well yet they still are trying to make it big with the 360
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:14AM LimitedVertigo said
Julian,
SE views MS as it's gateway to the North American crowd, that's what I've decided. You're right, they've released quite a few duds that have yet to attract the 360 fan base and SE still continues to support them blindly.
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SE views MS as it's gateway to the North American crowd, that's what I've decided. You're right, they've released quite a few duds that have yet to attract the 360 fan base and SE still continues to support them blindly.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:19AM ncxcstud said
The XBOX 360 ads for Final Fantasy XIII are no different than the equally numerous multiplatform games that only showed the Playstation logo at the tail end of the commercials (like Batman: Arkham Asylum and others). It isn't a conspiracy people...it's business and Microsoft and Sony equally benefit from it.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:19AM RobS the 3rd said
They see the console total numbers for the 360 in the US and want to get a piece of that action. This however is a mistake, because the people who play 360 are not interested in the kind of games Square Enix is making.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:19AM SmilinGoat said
@julian
WTF are you talking about? Square has a deep relationship with sony, and are finally starting to branch out to a new console for their bread and butter. MS probably paid for the FF13 commercials, which means free advertising for Square, and MS gets to get the message out that Square is finally supporting their system, win-win. Its not like Square went out of their way to advertise the product and hide the fact that it is also on the PS3, which you seem to be implying.
if Square was "in MS's pocket" then it would be an exclusive or at least available in japan on the 360. They would have done a lot better on the 360 port if they were in MS's pocket as well.
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WTF are you talking about? Square has a deep relationship with sony, and are finally starting to branch out to a new console for their bread and butter. MS probably paid for the FF13 commercials, which means free advertising for Square, and MS gets to get the message out that Square is finally supporting their system, win-win. Its not like Square went out of their way to advertise the product and hide the fact that it is also on the PS3, which you seem to be implying.
if Square was "in MS's pocket" then it would be an exclusive or at least available in japan on the 360. They would have done a lot better on the 360 port if they were in MS's pocket as well.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:24AM SSUK said
"For whatever reason Square Enix is in Microsoft's pocket"
http://www.square-enix.com/eng/ir/stockholder.html
I'd say they have fair hand in Sony's as well.
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http://www.square-enix.com/eng/ir/stockholder.html
I'd say they have fair hand in Sony's as well.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:25AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
@ncxcstud....uhhh Batman and others? I can only think of a handful of MP games where it had a PS logo at the end....MS on the other hand....damn near every MP game has the 360 logo at the end of it..
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 11:44AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
You guys are funny. It's not about the logo at the end of the commercial. This is big business and these are exclusive marketing campaigns purchased for these titles. Sony did it with EA Sports and Assassins Creed 2 while Microsoft has done it with games like Call of Duty MW 2 and Final Fantasy 13. No one is in anyones pocket simply because of the exclusive advertising package, thats just saving and making the publisher money for an marketing campaign they no longer have to pay for.
http://goonlinegames.net/2009/11/05/ubisoft-signs-deal-with-sony-for-exclusive-ac2-ad-campaign/
http://gamer.blorge.com/2010/02/16/rumor-microsoft-has-exclusive-marketing-deal-for-final-fantasy-xiii/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQBVSNSaSs
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http://goonlinegames.net/2009/11/05/ubisoft-signs-deal-with-sony-for-exclusive-ac2-ad-campaign/
http://gamer.blorge.com/2010/02/16/rumor-microsoft-has-exclusive-marketing-deal-for-final-fantasy-xiii/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQBVSNSaSs
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:31AM chrisrackley said
When I was at the midnight launch for the game, there were 50% more PS3 versions reserved than 360 versions.
Just sayin'...
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Just sayin'...
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:36AM (Unverified) said
When I picked up mine they had more copies visible for the 360 which I found odd
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 11:33AM Morisato13 said
That doesn't sound that odd. When more people pro-order the PS3 version, you're bound to see less in the aftermath.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 1:00PM kentuckyfried said
The jacked up thing is going into a Gamespot, and having the employees there let out a small cheer when that person picks up the 360 version of the FF13.
Yeah...no bias there. LOL, is MS a major shareholder in Gamestop as well or something?
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Yeah...no bias there. LOL, is MS a major shareholder in Gamestop as well or something?
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:32AM (Unverified) said
so if 3M are outside Japan, means 2M were sold for the Ps3 in Japan and if we will assume that it's selling evenly right now it would bring grand total of
3.5M Ps3
1.5M 360
Assuming it's even of course
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3.5M Ps3
1.5M 360
Assuming it's even of course
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:45AM Funkmaster General said
I agree with you, but I seem to recall many people stating that it would sell better on the 360 before it came out. I don't understand why.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:50AM baby sea tuna said
Easy Square, put your boners away until we see what the sell-through is.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:41AM Punkrawk Bbob said
" Of course, Square Enix isn't saying how many of those copies have been sold, so bear that in mind when marveling over these impressive numbers."
Except for Square-Enix, shipped IS sold. They games are sold to the retailers. Always hated that arguement of "shipped =/= sold", because it implies that the numbers are imaginary or something. Profit is had by the company either way. And if you're trying to equate sales to quality or consumer interest... Let us remember Ico, Indigo Prophecy, Psychonaughts, or Beyond Good & Evil.
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Except for Square-Enix, shipped IS sold. They games are sold to the retailers. Always hated that arguement of "shipped =/= sold", because it implies that the numbers are imaginary or something. Profit is had by the company either way. And if you're trying to equate sales to quality or consumer interest... Let us remember Ico, Indigo Prophecy, Psychonaughts, or Beyond Good & Evil.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:57AM Nirvash Planeteer Power of Capt said
I'm thinking of playing my first Jrpg. Which is more noob friendly: Eternal Sonata or FFXIII?
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:42AM Punkrawk Bbob said
If you're paying $60 for Eternal Sonata, you're doing something wrong. Should be able to find it for $30 sealed/new for both PS3 and 360 at this point.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 11:02AM (Unverified) said
IF you own a 360, I would recommend Tales of Vesperia. I was really hoping this game would have released on the PS3 in North America, but they recently announced that it won't. Sad. IMO, that is the greatest RPG of the current gen systems. I am enjoying FFXIII as well though. I just liked the freedom Vesperia gave me. And the "airship." That helped too.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 11:34AM Nirvash Planeteer Power of Capt said
Okay cool. Thanks guys! I'll probably end up trying all of them eventually.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 11:43AM Temidien said
Despite the cries of WRPG fanboys, there's a great deal of JRPG variety out there and sampling the critically-acclaimed is truly the best way to break into the genre. Good luck finding your niche and please, for the sake of the internet, don't let your exposure to Japanese gaming turn you into a weeaboo. We have enough of those already.
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 12:50PM Temidien said
@Markz
Until the introduction of the Paradigm system 5-6 hours in, you can get through every encounter pressing X/A. For the next few hours you have to hit L1/LB every now and then, but yeah, no joking around there.
The game is utterly fantastic in those initial 6-7 hours though and there's plenty of promise for the gameplay to get more complex soon, so I would still recommend you pick it up. Not doing so for the noob-friendly first few hours would be a mistake.
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Until the introduction of the Paradigm system 5-6 hours in, you can get through every encounter pressing X/A. For the next few hours you have to hit L1/LB every now and then, but yeah, no joking around there.
The game is utterly fantastic in those initial 6-7 hours though and there's plenty of promise for the gameplay to get more complex soon, so I would still recommend you pick it up. Not doing so for the noob-friendly first few hours would be a mistake.
Posted: Mar 10th 2010 9:57AM Miadaskate said
Remember, "shipped" does not equal or represent "sold".
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Posted: Mar 10th 2010 10:04AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
really?
wow...didn't know that
¬_¬
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wow...didn't know that
¬_¬
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