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Final Fantasy is gone, is the PS3 dead in the water?

PSBeyond writes:

"Microsoft fired off the shot heard round the world today at their E3 press conference when it was announced that the long time Sony exclusive Final Fantasy franchise would be making its way to Microsoft's Xbox 360. The chaos that ensued from the 'Final Fantasy Exclusivity Crisis' was evident across hundreds of gaming message boards. Square-Enix was branded a turncoat and sell out. 'FailStation' doomsday proclamations were made. Hundreds of angry fanboys frantically scrawled out flames and flinged insults. This is a defining day in the 7th generation console war, there is absolutely no way denying this. However, is it possible that this announcement and its effect on the PS3 could be over exaggerated? Is Sony dead in the water, and the PS3 rendered a $400 paper weight, as some have said? "
gauntletpython - contributor
Published: 510 days 23 hours ago | Article | E3 2008 | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
 
 

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AznSniper - 510 days 23 hours ago
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Of course not. The PS3 has survived multiplatform releases of GTA IV and Devil May Cry 4. I don't see this killing the PS3. Besides, competition is good, and maybe this should open Sony's eyes.
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Breakfast - 510 days 23 hours ago
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Open there eyes...so MS can poke them again.

Of course its all over.

:)
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sonarus - 510 days 23 hours ago
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I know everyone will run in here yelling damage control but this was exactly how everyone reacted with GTA4 and DMC4. Sony still isn't dead.
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iamtehpwn - 510 days 23 hours ago
1.3 - PS3 is definitely still alive
It just lost arm, and got its hair shaved off.
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season007 - 510 days 23 hours ago
1.4 - hmm sonarus
you give up on fanboy of the week?

btw i agree with what you say, for xbox to kill off ps brand, they have to steal the exclusive, not just share it with the ps brand...and to promote newer ips and new exclusives at the same time

As far as i've seen for previous multiplats, it doesn't do much damage to either platforms...seriously

Maybe it will slow sales in the states for a bit, but you think in Japan, where it needs FF13 most, would be affected by this for a single bit? You must be kidding me..

AND WHAT IF... the save file of FF XIII versus has anything to do with FF XIII, you know, hidden characters, bonus gears, things like that...and you will never be able to get it if you are playing FF XIII on xbox 360...this is a bad news for PS brand, but not as bad as many of you might think
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Breakfast - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.5 - hmm sonarus - you give up on fanboy of the week?
He realizes he's facing a beast.

:)
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season007 - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.6 - and can someone who click disagree tell me whats wrong with my opinions?
since opinions are plain OPINIONS, i am open to listen to what you want to say =) , just let me know btw, don't be phantom, thank you
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fenderputty - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.7 - Where's the FF franchise the biggest?
If you said Japan, you thought correct. This still being exclusive in Japan is HUGE. This game will still sell consoles in the far east. It's also good for Sony that it stays exclusive in Japan since, allowing this game to release on the 360 in Japan could have been a tidal swing for the system as well.

It's going to hurt, but I think this is being overblown. I think the loss of GTA was worse than this. Especially since, GTA is a bigger console seller in the states.

Plus ... as Sonarus said, they've survived everything so far.
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jdoggystyyle - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.8 - *cough*
Damage control at its best.....bottom line is this is a masssssive blow to sony...this was there big NUCLEAR bomb waiting to be dropped on microsoft...waiting to probably finish them off n pass them this gen ...but instead.....msoft has done the unthinkable.....all those people who were gonna buy a ps3 bcuz of final fantasy....no need to do so now.....and this will also push sales for 360's bcuz now people will have gears of war...halo's....ninja gaidens....etc etc etc...to go ALONG with final fantasy...this is a huge blow...no way to sugar coat it or spin it to make yourself feel better.....msoft already stole the show at e3......this was huge...this could be what defines this gen and the outcome of it...let me give congrats to msoft..this is only there 2nd gen xbox ..and wow....what a great system they have made...with the new dashboard..netflix etc..lookin FANTASTIC....and now lockin down games like that n bringing them over...wow wow wow.....also ne one interested in a ps3 60 gig....only used like 60-70 hours.....get at me..mines now for sale..priced to move...has mgs4 with it/resistance/ridge racer 7
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sonanus - 510 days 22 hours ago
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Think of it as Sony having cancer. They will put on a brave face, try to fight back. In the end they will die a slow painful death!
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Real gamer 4 life - 510 days 22 hours ago
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gosh is like everybody forgot about god of war, heavy rain, wkc, lpb, and grant turismo 5. There is still plenty of more games out there, and you guys still have ff13, plus sony first party titles.
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sonarus - 510 days 22 hours ago
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I gave up fanboy of the week cus i got a message saying they were on to my antics. Being a fanboy is hardwork. You guys that get the award really deserve it lol

If the title went exclusive then sony would have a problem on their hands. Now all this means is that it won't sell any systems for anybody just like GTA4 didn't sell systems for anybody.
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japanese_dawn - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.13 - Dead?
Nah... I got 120/80 here.
1.14 joebahrjoebahr | 510 days 22 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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japanese_dawn - 510 days 22 hours ago
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Last time I checked Level-5 was named "the new Square Enix" since it's kinda going the path they created. Every road has crossroads, it's those times the differences matter. Game on!
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cito35th - 510 days 22 hours ago
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idk if people know, but FF Xiii is still a ps3 exclusive!... a timed exclusive

THERE IS NOT GOING TO BE A 360 version of FF XLLL IN Japan!!!(where the biggest fan base is!) this means, the only version of FF iii is going to be on the ps3 IN JAPAN!!... also AFTER ps3's version is out then they will START TO DEVELOP FOR 360!!!
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The Wood - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.17 - not another ps3 dead article
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

been here b4
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RemmM - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.18 - LOL FFXIII is not completely gone
Because there is one thing most of you understood. ONLY FFXIII is going multiplatform. However, Final Fantasy Versus XIII is still exclusively on the PLAYSTATION 3. Good day peeps! can't wait for Nintendo and SONY's conference :)
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sonarus - 510 days 22 hours ago
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Hahaha sonanus. Nice man. You just made my day
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Real Gambler - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.20 - love your sarcastic comment jdoggystyle!
"what a great system they have made...with the new dashboard..netflix etc.."

You sum it all up. That was their main keynote (yes, I know, there's more to come), and all they could do is confirm what we already knew (like the exact date for Gears) or the progress on Fallout and Fable. That was truly mind boggling. I was amazed.

So basically, the only new stuff they came up with,(not counting FF) was a new dashboard (long, long overdue) and netflix (I guess just in case your cable box or pc is broken).

I really hope for Microsoft that the next time they get on stage, they have more to show up. (and somehow, I do think they do though)
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whoelse - 510 days 22 hours ago
1.21 - Its a big game and all but...
There are loads of other games (announced and unanncouned) that Sony still has so this one game wont change much.
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Megatron08 - 510 days 22 hours ago
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ps3 isnt dead but it might be on life support after this. Like it or not that was a HUGE MASSIVE blow to sony. Star ocean 4 is already a 360 exclusive The only good news to come out of this is that they are not porting FF13 to the 360 in japan. MS has gotten almost every big 3rd party title that was once exclsuive to ps to go over to the 360 camp. The only one that they didnt get is MGS4 (then again that could just be a matter of time).
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IDemonstalkerXI - 510 days 21 hours ago
1.23 - ... Star ocean 4 is not a 360 exclusive ^^^ or else they would have said so.
The best thing out of the MS showing was something that has been known to be coming to PS3 for a long as5 time now.

You know what E3 just started and Sony is likely to bring something new thats worthy to the table for the "hardcore" audience. All that waiting for applause was embarrasing to watch. Lucky for them Squeenix bailed them out.
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Sevir04 - 510 days 21 hours ago
1.24 - Dead in the water? Hardly
3The title does little to be anything but slanderous. The game never left the Plaform. from what has been gathered, the PS3 is way ahead with development. exclusive release in japan, and then localizations will commence after it's shipped in EU and NA, the 360 version will take development. this game is a 1 year timed exclusive that i'm sure Sony will likely announce. This game is still a Playstation game that wont show it's face till after the PS3 version is out. So i find this article faling just by the title. indeed this is a huge blow to Sony but nothing crippling by any means. sony still gets this game long before the xbox and Sony Better use that to there advantage.

Still i'm in shock that they got so carless, yes they survived GTA4 and they survived DMC4, they hung onto MGS4, but even that isn't anywhere near as big as FF, and they let the main series become multiplat. Kaz harai has gone nuts. You should know first hand That you cant win with just first party alone. yes your first party is magnificent and you have some unbelievable talent amongst your 20 first party studios but Damn It look what happen to nintedo, Sony didn't you learn.

This is the franchise that made you what you are. Kaz Kaz kaz yo need to look and re evaluate your stance as president of Sony Computer entertainment.

Final Fantasy versus is only exclusive for the Moment, and thats because that game is on the back burner to get teh PS3 version of the Main series out First. i'm sure as work wraps up on versus They will announce it multiplat, unless sony steps in and agrees to fund it and such.

oh well. strike 2 for sony, let the next one slip and they will have run out completely.
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Kaneda - 510 days 20 hours ago
1.26 - LOL
I pwned all of you...

http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...
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RememberThe357 - 510 days 20 hours ago
1.27 - lol
Holy sh*t good call.
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Kaneda - 510 days 19 hours ago
1.28 - Exclusive
No point is having FF exclusive to Japan only. That is PS3 land. It will not help PS3 much. Having exclusive to the US is much better for PS3...
1.29 Bloodwar | 510 days 15 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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yanikins111 - 510 days 15 hours ago
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<yawn>

Wow. MS paid for another exclusive to go multiplat.

If we get these ps3 is dead articles every time that happens im gonna go insane.

What they have is ff13.

What they dont have is a complete-out-of-the-box, reliable console.

4 weeks ago it was "one game (mgs4) cant make or break a console"

Now its "one game going multiplat can break a system"

Dont get me wrong. This is a massive facepalm for sony.

That said, I dont know if it will convince many ppl to choose a 360 over a ps3. There is still alot more value in the ps3 imo.
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Alvadr - 510 days 13 hours ago
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I always thought Sony needed to keep MGS, GTA, FF become market leaders again.

1/3 is not good, I now seriously doubt Sony will come out on top this gen.

The PS is not dead, just cemented its position in 2nd place.
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BattleAxe - 510 days 13 hours ago
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Final Fantasy is still a PS3 exclusive in Japan. They are only releasing the game on XBOX 360 in english speaking countries.

When SOCOM comes out, you are going to see a massive increase in PS3 sales in the US and Canada. Not to mention Killzone 2 and Resistance 2.

At the end of the day Final Fantasy will still come out on the PS3 and on one disc.
1.34 sumfood4u | 510 days 10 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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SL1M DADDY - 510 days 10 hours ago
1.35 - The PS3 is in no way dead in the water.
Sure it's a big change to see FF go multiplat but is it enough to kill a console? No, it's not and it's more than likely not enough to spurr on huge sales for the 360 since it will only get a English version on the 360 and not a Japanese release on any other console bu the PS3. They are helping out the Westerners in giving them a 360 version since the 360 has the larger install base in the West. It is a good business move for an expensive game.

Sony still has the bigger install base int he region where FF will sell more copies. I can see why they had no issues with this, especially since they own 10% of SE and didn't want to take a hit in stock price.
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HateBoy - 510 days 8 hours ago
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It'll be fun to read the comments after the Sony keynote, comeback of the century!! Lol.
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sloth4urluv - 510 days 8 hours ago
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eah I see this whoe argument as pretty retarded. Maybe if it was becomming a 360 exclusive it would be a big deal, but its just going multiplat.
BTW, SE is in it for the money can you really blame them?
Last gen sony owned the market, now its more spread out, why would they ignore that?
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darkride66 - 510 days 8 hours ago
1.38 - Yeah, I agree with the article.
I agree with this article. The PS3 still has a long life ahead of it and so far it's survived GTA and Devil May Cry going multiplatform and still is selling far faster than the 360 ever did. Final Fantasy going multiplatform certainly isn't going to hamper my enjoyment of the game.
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thebudgetgamer - 510 days 8 hours ago
1.39 - ???????
sonys been saying that third party exclusives are all but gone but this is still suprising none the less its gonna come down to first party games and when you stack them up side by side sony still has the edge
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Organic_Chemistry - 510 days 4 hours ago
1.40 - STFU everyone
Why are people saying that one game will make or break the ps3? Have you all not seen the line-up for the ps3 compared to the 360? Oh wait! There is no note worthy lineup for xbox! Ps3 has a lot of great exclusives coming who cares if xbox gets a ps3 game. The majority of the idiots arent happy because they get a FF great game, they are happy because they get a once ps3 exclusive, simple as that. Xbox only fans dont even care or havent even played any FF games so what the sh!t do they care about getting a JRPG? This is hypocricy at its finest!
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fusionboxer - 510 days 3 hours ago
1.41 - Over??? Hell no
Other then the FFXIII announcement Microsoft's conference was filled with info we've already heard and mostly boring footage. Even ign said that other then the announcement nothing was groundbreaking and that sony could have walked away with the win if not for wada coming back out.

Then again he did so things have changed a bit, but Sony has never been one to rely on past franchises like Nintendo. They're always trying to capitalize on new IPs and I believe it'll be the same thing this generation as well.

Because remember. The ps2 jump started a lot of the franchises that microsoft now believes gives them the upper hand.
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Electricear - 509 days 23 hours ago
1.42 - Memories...
http://www.ctrlaltdel-onlin...
I think it pretty much summarizes the whole debate.


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Mc Fadge - 510 days 23 hours ago
2 - To be honest
I'm very confused. Sure, this is a hit for Sony, but does it render the PS3 dead? Of course not. An exclusive has turned into a timed exclusive. Granted it is a huge game, it's not the end of an entire system.
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Superfragilistic - 510 days 22 hours ago
2.1 - @ Mc Fadge - Sorry but it's not a timed exclusive...
Both versions will release on the same day in US and Europe. Japan will remain a PS3 exclusive for the time being.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv....

So is the PS3 dead? No.But it's hurting. And as long as it holds exclusivity with FFXIII in Japan it won't be dying anytime soon
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ericnellie - 510 days 22 hours ago
2.2 - True --
Sure FFXIII is huge and helped define the playstation brand - but Sony has evolved just as consumers have. New IPs like RfoM, Little Big Planet, along with strong Exclusives like Killzone and MGS4 will ensure the console wars remain tight. I just hate doom's day speculation;)
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dktxx2 - 510 days 22 hours ago
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They wont be released at the same time. They haven't even started the 360 version yet. I think its just wishful thinking by both MS and Square.
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Hububla - 510 days 22 hours ago
2.4 - Umm no they arent goin to release at the same time..
Square already stated that they arent even going to start developing the 360 version of the game until the Japanese PS3 version is complete! then they will PORT it over to the 360! all they will have to do for the PS3 version is translate it into english! so that = TIMED EXCLUSIVE...+ FF13VS still exclusive= not a big deal after all..
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Willio - 510 days 22 hours ago
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Just like GTA4. Sony fans are now going to blame Xbox users for delaying the release of the game because Squarenix is now developing a MS version.
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jackdoe - 510 days 21 hours ago
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With good reason. FFXIII WILL come out on the PS3 first in Japan. That is fact. When it comes out in the US will depend on when the 360 port is finished (hopefully Squeenix changes their mind on this) so PS3 owners would be justified.
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