Is the XBO version of FFXV a mistake?

[Mr Puggsly]

S.T.A.G.E. said:

Its obvious that Microsoft paid Square Enix to break contract so I am sure SE is just fine with it. It will most likely be sold anywhere but Japan. The name change is most likely the result of a break in the exclusivity contract to so Microsoft could get the game as well. Microsoft knew they couldn't lose this game.

It's just common sense. Sony should've paid SE to keep it exclusive and you know how Sony is about moneyhatting most Japanese games, they just wont do it. Microsoft is willing to pay for the good ones so they broke it.

That relationship probably made it pretty easy for MS to moneyhat SE again with Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Fanboyism can lead to a lack of reasoning. This will only allow the game to sell more and what Square wants is more money for their efforts. Just be happy you're playing it on your console choice.

Sounds like you're speculating. Maybe Sony wasn't interested in paying for exclusivity since they already have a vast majority of Final Fantasy fans.

Final Fantasy XIII sold 2+ million on the 360. Also, FFXV looks like its designed to appeal to western gamers. So putting it on X1 seems like a port worth doing.

Hence, if Sony wants FFXV exclusively they need to compensate SE for potential profits that would be lost from a X1 port. If MS is giving SE any money, its probably financial assistance for the port.