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Final Fantasy XIII now available for pre-order

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Examiner.com writes:

"The pre-order business is always amusing. Even before the game publishers have released final pricing and release dates, retailers both offline and online are more than happy to take your money anyway.

Cue the videogame retail giant that is Gamestop, now taking pre-orders at an expected price of $59.99. What's surprising (aside from their Rubber Ducky Wii bundle) is the decidedly unexpected humor present in their disclaimer."
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Published: 130 days 10 hours ago | News | PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360
 
 

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reluctant_gamer - 130 days 11 hours ago
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It would be nice if someone would just spill a release date. Is gamestop doing any of their freebies or promos for pre-ordering?
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thesummerofgeorge - 130 days 9 hours ago
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1.1 - That's very gracious of them to accept my money so soon
But I think I'll wait... They'll get my money when they set a release date.
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1.2 La Chance | 130 days 8 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show
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zlatko - 130 days 7 hours ago
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I hope the predicted release date for this game of March 2010 for USA ends up being wrong. God of War 3, White Knight Chronicles, and Final Fantasy 14 ALL are set for March 2010 + throw in FF13 = impossible on my wallet.

I expect this game will slip to April or May anyway for USA, because as history shows us with FF13 this game will never come out. :P

I'm being optomistic that I may actually go for the platinum for FF13, but if there are any ridiculous time sink ones that will make me go nuts then I'll pass. Still can't wait to play the crap out of it though. :D
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venusg - 130 days 11 hours ago
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And yet the fans insist on using real numbers. I guess we're just not as fancy as Squeenix. Anyway, thanks for the tip.
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militant07 - 130 days 9 hours ago
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he said the USA version, i guss he live in UK.

try to read...
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silverchode - 130 days 6 hours ago
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its there a point to pre ordering when you dont know the release date.
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sunil - 130 days 6 hours ago
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arnt games for 360 region locked?
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Lucreto - 130 days 10 hours ago
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Can't wait for the release PS3 all the way. Once I get the traditional white cover I will be happy.
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N4Sony - 130 days 10 hours ago
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5 - Not preordering until something concrete comes along
I mean, hell, if EB Games/Gamestop is all sold out in my town a week prior to release, say hello to Wal-Mart at some time during the week. Sh!t, friggin psychos ;p

That said, other than exclusive 360 owners/fanboys, WHO THE HELL WOULD GET THE 360 VERSION OF THIS? If you have both consoles, and if no other "exclusive DLC" or Ghostbuster-esque multiplat issues arise, why would you take a 4-5 disc copy on a console known for scratching discs over one blu-ray? This isn't fanboyism, this is pure common sense! If it is only one disc, than it's a toss-up, but seriously!
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killyourfm - 130 days 10 hours ago
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5.1 - Well said...
and bubbles to you, sir. I'm guessing it *has* to be a minimum of 4 DVD's on the 360. (using Lost Odyssey as a guide)

Besides, and this isn't fanboyism either, but FF just *feels* right on the Playstation...
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stewgart - 130 days 9 hours ago
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maybe they are doing it for nostalgia lol. the old ps1 games came with like 3 or 4 CDs and they scratched even easier than DVDs.

But seriously, final fantasy just has to be played on playstation.
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cyberwaffles - 130 days 8 hours ago
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thank you, i knew others acknowledged that FFXII versus is still exclusive and it would still all be on one disc with the FXIII game. everyone is always talking about disc swapping being the main issue with the 360's version, but its actually the whole other game that only ps3 owners will get.
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militant07 - 130 days 9 hours ago
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day one, 360 version for me.

going to get my 1000/1000
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kewlkat007 - 130 days 8 hours ago
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7 - Im curious to see how well this game turns out on both platforms..
I usually buy multi's on the Xbox 360.
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red2tango - 130 days 8 hours ago
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Well it looks like you should get it on PS3. Games like that feel right at home on the Playstation controller. Mainly because the D-Pad is superior. Only time the 360 controller is good for me is when I play an FPS, it's an amazing controller only for that. Don't get me started on fighting games, it's bad. I say go with Playstation because that's what it's meant to be played on.
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kewlkat007 - 130 days 8 hours ago
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7.2 - I knwo I've never played a FF on anything other than Tendo/PS
To tell you the truth I never thought this would happen, I got m PS3 because of FF13. I'm willing to bet you plenty did.

Well JRPG for the most part just involves lots of walking/exploring and both d-Pads fit the bill. Then there is action buttons, again the same.

For me, only fighters and Shooters is where both controllers on the consoles, have legitimate plus and minus.
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Ceekay - 130 days 8 hours ago
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I wish I was still curious enough about this game to preorder it but I kinda lost interest when it went multi.

It would have been interesting to see what Square makes of a major franchise on the PS3. The transition makes it less special, like just another RPG...

Guess I have to wait for reviews and buy it when it's above 90 in meta.
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killyourfm - 130 days 8 hours ago
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8.1 - @ceekay:
Well, how elitist of you..
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Ceekay - 130 days 8 hours ago
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May sound like it, but I would say the same thing about a 360 exclusive that goes multi.

I always prefer to see what devs make of a console when they work on a game exclusively. With multiplats there are often compromises due to differences in architecture.

Not saying one console is better than the other, there are just different.
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UltimateIdiot911 - 130 days 7 hours ago
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8.3 - @Ceekay
Totally understand, since I want to see developers take advantage of each specific console instead of simply taking the lowest common denominator and hope the cash roll in.

I'm not complaining about Splinter Cell being only on the 360. If Ubisoft believes they can get the best out of SC like that, then so be it.
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Murderdolls - 130 days 8 hours ago
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Not sure if I should buy it or just gamefly it.. I never go back to Final Fantasy games after I beat them.
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silverchode - 130 days 6 hours ago
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you could sell it after
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Grown Folks Talk - 130 days 6 hours ago
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10 - It's been available for preorder
for quite some time. Too bad for most the expected date right now is 6/21/10.
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killyourfm - 130 days 5 hours ago
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10.1 - Has it?
I've seen it at Gamestop, but now it's pretty much available everywhere such as Amazon, Best Buy, etc...
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Magnus - 130 days 3 hours ago
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Hmm if I preorder now 2 months down the road they will push the date back even further naw its one game i think i might get on the release date I think I will preorder another game.
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Ps_alm3k - 129 days 23 hours ago
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12 - well check this out!!!
You get FF13-FF13vs-FF14Online Bamm!!! All Next year!!!
And if you don't get it all next year....still i'll rub it in your face!!!
Be prepared or die in jealousy of flames!! XXBOT!!!

~forgive me~ I had to let that out : ]( ......... : ) .......
Fanboyism in me you know.
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