Final Fantasy XIII

[hurstshifter]

I'm personally going to get it for the PS3 simply because that's the platform the team spent the most time on developing for... they sort of tacked on the 360 version as fast as possible at the end. Not saying that it'll be a bad port, but they did spend the least amount of time on it.

Exactly, the PS3 version is going to be WAAAY better than the 360 version, plus you don't have multiple disks

I get the feeling that neither of you have any sources to back up this ridiculous claim. Just saying that the PS3 version is going to be WAYYY better does not make it true. About the only thing I can agree with is that it will have a single disc which is nice. Regardless of which system you play it on, you are going to get the exact same experience from this game, make no mistake.

[Sanshin77]

Wow I preordered it today and got it for 300NOK total, which would be equivalient to 30USD with the pricing difference(Norway-US).

I noticed a electronics store had a sale with a lot of 360 games for 50NOK(5USD), I checked if any of them weren't on the Gamestop trade-in exclusion list and bought Virtua Tennis 3 and Splinter Cell - Double Agent. Then I went down to my local gamestop and pre-ordered FFXIII for a "trade in 2 used games and get it for 200NOK(20USD)" kinda deal. 50 + 50 + 200 = 300, which is actually 50% of the standard retail price.

I'm so happy right now, only 4 more days now guys!

PS: 60USD is actually around 350NOK, but the biggest new games are sold for 600NOK in most retail stores here(you can often get them for 400-500 though, if you search the online stores) All the USD "translations" are based on this and not the actual rates.

Oh and by the way, here's some Xbox 360 gameplay of the game, I'd say it looks awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1eoCHRAMk

[hurstshifter]

Wow I preordered it today and got it for 300NOK total, which would be equivalient to 30USD with the pricing difference(Norway-US).

I noticed a electronics store had a sale with a lot of 360 games for 50NOK(5USD), I checked if any of them weren't on the Gamestop trade-in exclusion list and bought Virtua Tennis 3 and Splinter Cell - Double Agent. Then I went down to my local gamestop and pre-ordered FFXIII for a "trade in 2 used games and get it for 200NOK(20USD)" kinda deal. 50 + 50 + 200 = 300, which is actually 50% of the standard retail price.
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Awesome man. We have similar deals in the US at Gamestop. Trade in 2 recent titles (usually they need to have been released in the past year or so) and get the game for 50-75% off. Love when this happens.

[Sanshin77]

Quick update, you might want to watch the review(s):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0qEe1Qz6vA&feature=sub


(I'll edit this post and the original post when more reviews are released)

[Trask]

I'm personally going to get it for the PS3 simply because that's the platform the team spent the most time on developing for... they sort of tacked on the 360 version as fast as possible at the end. Not saying that it'll be a bad port, but they did spend the least amount of time on it.

Exactly, the PS3 version is going to be WAAAY better than the 360 version, plus you don't have multiple disks

I get the feeling that neither of you have any sources to back up this ridiculous claim. Just saying that the PS3 version is going to be WAYYY better does not make it true. About the only thing I can agree with is that it will have a single disc which is nice. Regardless of which system you play it on, you are going to get the exact same experience from this game, make no mistake.

Wow, I never said anything was WAAAY better... my source about this being a PS3 exclusive up to about a year or so ago? I don't know, how about Sony, Square-ENIX, countless E3's, anything else you need from me? Ok? Thanks, bye.

It's called common knowledge. Could the PS3 version be absolute shit in comparison? Absolutely. Unlikely, given the time put on the one console vs the other which is all that I was saying. Most shit PS3 versions are because the exact opposite happens, where a company spends 3 years on a 360 version and 6 months on a PS3 version.

[hurstshifter]

Wow, I never said anything was WAAAY better... my source about this being a PS3 exclusive up to about a year or so ago? I don't know, how about Sony, Square-ENIX, countless E3's, anything else you need from me? Ok? Thanks, bye.

It's called common knowledge. Could the PS3 version be absolute shit in comparison? Absolutely. Unlikely, given the time put on the one console vs the other which is all that I was saying. Most shit PS3 versions are because the exact opposite happens, where a company spends 3 years on a 360 version and 6 months on a PS3 version.

If you read the quote you would know that I was talking about the other poster who said it was "WAYYY" better and not you. And how is it in any way, shape, or form common knowledge that the PS3 version will be better? I'm not trying to start a flame war, I just don't want anyone to dog on the 360 version when there is no solid evidence to back this up. Anyways, I stick to my first comment which is that the technical/graphical capabilities of this game are extremely low on my list for reasons why I am going to play it. As far as I know there were not any gameplay/story elements exclusively included in either version and that's all that I care about.

[LeonBlade]

[Sanshin77]

And where did you find those screenshots?

[hurstshifter]

All you haters have a look at this link. Scroll down and watch the video in full screen (a nice comparison of 360 vs. PS3). While the article actually IS written greatly in favor of the PS3 version, the video practically debunks everything that they said. I challenge you to notice any significant differences in the video. In the end, this argument of which will have better graphics is just pointless. I move for a truce.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digit ... i-face-off

[MrDeathNote]

Thats ridiculous, that 360 screenshot mustn't be on hdmi theres just no way.

[hurstshifter]

Thats ridiculous, that 360 screenshot mustn't be on hdmi theres just no way.

You're absolutely right about that, watch the video I posted it is a much more realistic comparison.

[MrDeathNote]

http://www.eurogamer.net/videos/digital ... comparison This gives a good comparison between xbox and ps3

[hurstshifter]

http://www.eurogamer.net/videos/digital ... comparison This gives a good comparison between xbox and ps3

That's the exact same video I posted although your link goes straight to the video so cool.

[LeonBlade]

...significant differences...

The key word here is significant... there still are differences non the less.
But, I don't care either way, I'm not getting it for 360

[hurstshifter]

...significant differences...

The key word here is significant... there still are differences non the less.
But, I don't care either way, I'm not getting it for 360

Exactly, and not worth arguing about insignificant differences. We can simply agree to get it on our respective systems and enjoy it either way.