I can't remember the locations of the gambits, but even if it was 10 hours, that would sound about right for game progression out of a 70+ hours game (more like 150 if you're a completionist).

I'll actually admit that while I set my gambits early on for a bit, I forgot to change them for a good chunk of the game. Then eventually I thought to finally alter them again to be better suited to my current level/skills and noticed how much easier the game became once I did.

p.s. FFVIII rocks

I loved VIII as well. The only FF games i did not like was III and XI (I refuse to play it)

In boss fights i would take control of my healer and kinda monitor the battle and watch my gambits kick ass. Decoy and Beserk on my Tank :)

Yes and PS3.

But the question is mute point for people like me that own one of the HD systems at the time of getting FF13... PS3 owners will say PS3 and 360 owners will say 360

But, the real question is those PS360 owners, for which system they will get FF13?
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I don't think there will be a significant difference in both versions, and if there's one, remember which system is the lead-developing one and the exclusive one in Japan...

As for sales, Japan is exclusive so there's some millions, and if it's not (i'm willing to make a bet about that) it still will sell greatly better on the PS3, more than 4:1... EU will also buy more the PS3 version but the difference will be shorter, and in the US, we must see first how PS3 does in the US with JRPGs (that are not late releases or SRPGs), because the 360 is not moving JRPGs in the US, even with an established franchise like Star Ocean... 60k first week for a main title of a franchise that moves 3 times that (and with a 16 million install base) it indicates something...

So if i'm correct, PS3 version will sell better on Europe, will stay exclusive on Japan, and will sell better on the US, and i'm willing to make a bet on that...

Well I am a multi-console owner and for me it's PS3.

Reasons: I prefer the PS3 controller (360 face buttons = blech) and it feels more natural that I buy it on a Sony system. Only needing one disc is cool I guess, but not a big deal like with other 360 RPG's, as I'm quite used to the PS1 days of 3-4 disc.

Also, even though the PC is heavily involved in the development process, I have a feeling it will look slightly better on the PS3.

The exact same thing for me.

FF13 on my 360 120gb.

+ Full install (No disc swapping)
+ Completely silent console (No use from disc)
+ Achievements
+ 360 controller best for me

Most likely not buying the game. My opinion of the Final Fantasy series has greatly diminished over the past few generations. The only way I can see myself buying the game is if the put out a demo of the game that I absolutely love. I can't trust reviews, especially when it comes to FF titles. Its going to get 9 or more from every gaming publication whether the game deserves it or not.

First day? Last I checked, FF13 will be exclusive on the PS3 for the first day, via import. I'm not waiting an entire year for ff13 to hit the states.

bbsin, happy to know you understand Japanese language...

I don't.