Japanese Xbox 360 exclusive release draws 100 person line

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@bbsin

You need to understand many PS3 users are deluded to one point or another. They cannot concede this particular point in any way shape or form. Otherwise that means they have to concede their console has an inferior library. However a potential release of any exclusive game a year from now on their console. Well in their shallow minds that can patch holes in the hull. Quite often PS3 library arguments revolve around phantom games in the absence of real ones.

@Xen

That depends on the contract between the developer and Microsoft. However I suspect that a lot of what is going to motivate the developer to either port this title or create a new title in the series for the PS3 has much to do with their previous ports sales. Basically how will Eternal Sonata perform, and how will Tales perform on the 360.

Basically the port of Eternal Sonata has to show sales that justify developing games in this genre for the PS3. Remember the PS3 is a completely unproven commodity. Unlike the 360 that has pushed two JRPGs over half a million. Sony only has a port of Enchanted Arms, and Valkyrie Chronicles. Neither one doing the console any favors in the eyes of developers. Especially given the fact that the PS3 has over a three to one advantage of install base within Japan.

Honestly I think it would be hard for any developer to justify porting or making a game in this genre for the PS3 until Sony proves that their machine can actually move this genre. Perhaps the mindset is beginning to be one of if the PS3 moved without any of these games for eighteen months. Then perhaps the majority of PS3 owners are not interested in this genre regardless. That is a pretty difficult logic to circumvent unless a title like Eternal Sonata defies expectations. Instead the developer is far more likely to play it safe with console choice, and convince Microsoft to sponsor them. Which Microsoft will gladly do, because they like to starve Sony.

Anyway if you want more games in this genre convince all your friends to pick up Eternal Sonata when it comes out in your region. The game needs to sell really well to get role playing developers interested in the PS3.