SuperiorX99 said:
perpride said:
keeping the game as a PS3 exclusive would be a RETARDED move on Square's part IMO.
Why? Sony is nowhere near the position they were the last two generations. With PS1 and PS2, Sony dominated the market. Their consoles were like the Wii of this generation. This generation, however, PS3 ended up being a HUGE disappointment compared to its predecessors. And I don't mean just hardware sales. Software sales for many PS3 games are extremely disappointing imo.
Square keeping Final Fantasy XIII exclusive would virtually outcast the 38 million people who own Xbox 360's around the world. Bringing the game to 360 was an AMAZING decision because it more than doubles the number of people who have access to playing the game. Which do you think Square cares more for? Stupid biased reviews bringing their game down to an 83/8.3 on game rankings/meta critic, or the possibility of selling millions more? We all know critics and reviewers have been putting down JRPG's recently anyways.
When all is said and done, Final Fantasy XIII 360 should be a million seller by itself. This enough warrants the fact that Square brought it over. I for one am proud of them, and the game has not only met my expectations, it has shattered them in every way possible. It easily ranks in the top 5 games of the series, third only to Final Fantasy VII and XII. It is now my second favorite game this generation, only behind MGS4. |
Well, although multiplatform releases are good for profit, you have to consider the type of genres played. Honestly, do you think that the Xbox 360 is just as popular in JRPG's as the PS3? Do you realize that JRPG's barely sell on the Xbox? To be honest, this game would have actually sold more either way. If you go around forums, you will realize how many sad people aren't going to buy the game because of its non-exclusivity, but at the same time, there are people who have played previous FF games, got an Xbox and are willing to try another one. But even with that in hand, its not a large number.
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How could you make such a blantanly incorrect post regarding sales on V G CHARTS.
There's a freaking search bar RIGHT there in the upper right corner!!!!
In fact, the only JRPG I can see here to sell over 1 million on one console was FFXIII.
Not only does the 360 have MORE RPGs than the PS3 does, but the 360 exclusive RPGs sell better consistently.
PS3:
Demon Souls 680k
Valkyria Chronicles 850k
White Knight 510k
Folklore 200k
Disgaea 230k
360:
Lost Odyssey: 830k
Last Remnant: 620k
Magna Carta: 210k
Infinite Undiscovery: 570k
Blue Dragon: 530k
And multiplatform releases tend to do better as well...
