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A Closer look at Final Fantasy XIII PS3

Behold, the Awesomeness of the Final Fantasy XIII Limited edition 250gb PS3

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gerol5262d ago

what is the other one for?

Bodyboarder_VGamer5262d ago

Because in Japan the game's coming out exclusively on the PS3...

Rumor Monger5262d ago

the one with Lightning on the Cover is the PS3-FINAL FANTASY 13 Bundle
btw this is the Cover for the EU/US too

WildArmed5262d ago

man I rather have that logo cover on the left side than that stupid lightning cover.
Because it reminds me how epic the old FFs used to be. I'm really betting hard on this one. Don't let me down =/ FFX-2, FFXI, FFXII were all disappointing imo.

Lifendz5262d ago

for my tastes at least. I would like if the FF logo was emblazed on it. Or maybe have a series of them with a certain FF character on it. Can you imagine how quickly the Seiphroth or Cloud system would sell out? I'd import one of those just for the resale value.

Panthers5262d ago

It is exclusive to PS3 there.

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Noctis Aftermath5262d ago

Since when have pink and white been emo colors?

Also left cover looks way better, i wish they would stop changing things to suit westerners, we want the games how you have always made them, don't go changing sh1t! (leona lewis)

Saaking5262d ago

The game is exclusive to PS3 in Japan. The second disk is probably extras.Anyways, can't wait for FFXIII. While it will obviously not be what it could have been, I'm really hoping Square Enix can deliver their first AAA JRPG of this gen.

Noct5262d ago

The game isn't exclusive in Japan...

It's exclusive throughout the WHOLE of Asia.

"I'm really hoping Square Enix can deliver their first AAA JRPG of this gen."

I agree...however more like the FIRST AAA JRPG of this generation. Valkyria Chronicles was amazing however it was an SPRG.

Star Ocean 4 international with all the added features will make it a much better game then the 360 version but it still won't be AAA material. My friend imported WKC and he said it was great but nothing mind blowing.

Like FFVII and FFX I think FFXIII will be the JRPG that starts it all off!

FACTUAL evidence5262d ago

hate the JP boxart off the ff series...but now looking at it, looks too dam sweet!! I think the FF logo (aqua colored logo) is holographic! OMG i wish they would have gave that boxart to the U.S as well!!!

rockleex5261d ago

You're a disgrace to us Asians, if you're actually Asian.

How can you not know that FFXIII, of all games, is exclusive to PS3 in Asia?

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sakura20095262d ago

that ps3 looks beautiful too bad america wont give us a cool bundle like that

dgroundwater5262d ago

If that bundle ever reached NA I would be highly tempted to drop cash. It is the best looking special edition console I have ever seen!

Critical_Hit5262d ago (Edited 5262d ago )

It's the second best looking limited edition PS3 for me. Still nothing beats the limited edition Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3) PS3.

Rocco Siffredi5262d ago (Edited 5262d ago )

SUperior Version for 360 confirmed...

I prefer disc changing after 10 hours of gameplay but having better graphics with better AA:)!

This game got downgraded due to the inferior PS3 hardware.

ultimolu5262d ago

Here's a lesson to you. Ignore obvious troll and report.

PR3DAT0R5262d ago

Retard confirmed here, damn you are stupid i feel for you.

Sony sales Director5262d ago

Wow is this backwards day or something?

Two-Face5262d ago (Edited 5262d ago )

If you people couldn't tell that Rocco Siffredi was being sarcastic... then you are the retard.

''This game got downgraded due to the inferior PS3 hardware''

Like I said, sarcasm at it finest. He is not being serious. There is no way in hell that somebody could say that and mean it.

Kevin Butler of Sony5262d ago

Rocco is just trying to start a rumor you guys. Don't worry. With the Ps3's superior technology you will not only get a game with one disc, you'll will get superior graphics and sound. What do you expect from the console that does everything (except rrod)

Marty83705262d ago (Edited 5262d ago )

I perfer the superior PS3 version 1 disc without disc swaps. It is after all 2009 you know.

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supremacy5262d ago

is the release of modern warfare 2 for the ps3, only in japan. i mean expect the same kind of impact of sales if not greater.

by the way the slim does look better in white that's just my personal opinion ofcourse.

lh_swe5262d ago

In japan maybe but 4.7 million copies day ONE! We can expect just about every japanese PS3 owner to pick this up but in Europe and NA we can expect strong sales but not those kinds of numbers.

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The 7 Best Final Fantasy Characters: Unveiling the Legends

While FFVII ranks highly, there's more to the series than one game. Here's Chit Hot's picks for the seven best Final Fantasy characters.

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The older it gets, the more I respect Final Fantasy XIII

Alex Donaldson: "Hindsight is a hell of a thing, however, and in the years since Final Fantasy XIII, my respect for the decisions its developers made has skyrocketed. In the two Final Fantasy titles since we see both the brilliance and the folly in alternative approaches - and in Final Fantasy VII Remake, we get a more nuanced understanding of what FF13 was trying to accomplish from many of the same development leads."

Einhander1972139d ago

FFXIII is actually one of the best Final Fantasy games.

I also sort of was disappointed at the time, never as much as the bandwagon. But really all the fantastic 3D rendered cutscenes and I actually liked the characters and the story though convoluted was actually fantastic and the ending was extremely emotional. So much budget and time were put into that game Square had such big plans, I actually have always felt kind of bad for how things played out.

I have been thinking for years how great it would be to get all three games on one disk for PS4 or 5.

Nyxus139d ago

I always liked this game, and I agree, a rerelease for current gen would be nice.

Shane Kim138d ago (Edited 138d ago )

Gotta take off the nostalgia glasses. It's the worst FF. Shiva as a bike, I mean come on.

Elda138d ago

Shiva as a bike is strange but saying FFXIII is the worst FF is not at all a fact, that's simply your opinion.

Terry_B137d ago

*One of the 3 equally bad FF's

DivineHand125137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

When I got my series X a year ago, I bought FF13 for nostalgia reasons but ended up being disappointed. When I first played it around the time it launched, I didn't have a lot of experience with final fantasy games, so I enjoyed it. Fast forward to when I played it again, I found that the game had many unnecessary filler moments instead of just giving us meaningful content.

The game is also very linear and a quote on the article said it best. "It is like a sewage pipe that leads to the ocean until it opens up on Grand Pulse."

The story didn't make much sense either and I believe it is my mistake as I played the FF7 remake on PS5 prior which is a night and day difference in terms of pacing, storytelling and likeable characters even though cloud is aloof.

FinalFantasyFanatic137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

Probably was a mistake to play any of the golden era FFs first (e.g. FF6 through FF10), it makes it harder to enjoy some of the FFs that aren't as good. I think FF12 was where major issues with the series started becoming apparent, and it just got worse from there.

FinalFantasyFanatic137d ago (Edited 137d ago )

I didn't really care for it that much, the only saving grace was that it had a better story than 15 (overall it was better than 15) and possibly 12, and even then, you had to read some of it through primers, like reading a book. Plus the battle system was reasonably fun for what it was, even if it was more the spectacle that was exciting for me (e.g. summoning). And to be fair, the 13 trilogy got better with every games, I still don't like Snow though.

Gamingsince1981137d ago

Ff13 is only good if you haven't played a ff before, or any other games that are decent for that matter.

-Foxtrot137d ago

It is in fact no way the best Final Fantasy game, it's one of the worst

Linear corridors, Cutscene, Fight, Cutscene...rinse and repeat

Dialogue and characters are pretty bad, especially Lightning as the main FF hero, they literally said they tried to make a "Female Cloud" and they failed.

Story was pretty awful

I could go on

I think the only alright thing that came from the game was the music.

Elda137d ago

That's not a fact that's your personal opinion. The game sold 11 million copies between its 2009 release up until 2014 including critically reviewed as an 8 out of 10 or an 80 out of 100. The game does have some issues but it's not at all a fact as one of the worst FF games.

-Foxtrot137d ago

Elda

Not just mine mate

A large majority

So….

Traecy136d ago

N4G commenters such as yourself aren't the majority. The game was well received.

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gold_drake139d ago (Edited 139d ago )

i liked the game alot but i didnt like how they handled the terminology.

i dont mind reading data logs but it had soo many.

but i always loved the music and how it looked. the battle system wasnt too bad either.

but i like 13-2 more :)

i still dont understand why we never got a remaster of the trilogy

Eonjay137d ago

Xbox kinda did. Besides the video files of course which are still best on PS3 due to bluray.

Snookies12139d ago

XIII is a pretty solid game, but XIII-2 is WAY better. XIII-2 was one of the few games I decided to go for a Platinum trophy in, early on. Had so much fun the entire way through getting it too!

Eonjay137d ago

Totally agree. FF 13 was okay but 13-2 is my favorite FF game ever.

shinoff2183139d ago (Edited 139d ago )

I hated this to when it released. I haven't much liked a ff game since ff10 as much , aside from ff7remake. I decided to give it another shot on my series x since it's not on a current ps and was liking it quite a bit(just takes me some time to get over things ) until star ocean 2 remake came out I was all over that.

Square should definitely remaster it or something for ps4 ps5

KillerB138d ago

my favorite jrpg trilogy ever

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Interview: Making music with Masashi Hamauzu

Square Enix Blog: "How do you compose iconic songs that help define a legacy? We speak to legendary composer Masashi Hamauzu about his work on Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XIII, and Final Fantasy VII Remake, and how to make unforgettable music."

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