Does loss off FF13 exclusivity really matter in the console war?

[boffo]

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Kind of a long article, but it is a good read and uses lot's of stats to make it's point.

I've already stated that the only impact it will have is cause some 360 owners to not feel the need to buy a PS3. Otherwise it's not going to make any real difference especially since it's still PS3 exclusive in Japan. If GTAIV didn't do anything there's no way that Final Fantasy will.

[Ark]

...didn't really read it, but
it would keep 360 owners from buying ps3's particularly for that game like ya said...
but i don't really think it would make that big of a difference just for this one game, there's still time to make/revive/etc. new games and what-not to keep the crowd going for both consoles...

[Darth Daver]

On the contrary, I think it will help the 360 quite a lot. People see the 360 as an FPS only system (despite it having more RPGs than PS3) but a high profile game like Final Fantasy will help dispell the myths. People will begin to see it as a more well rounded console and even if it doesn't have a big jump at FF13 release. I think the 360 will get elevated sales because of this.

[boffo]

If GTA IV wasn't enough to do anything to the 360's sale numbers than Final Fantasy will probably do even less. Final Fantasy and RPG's in general just don't have the mainstream or casual appeal that other games and genres do.

[E6600]

Originally Posted by boffo

If GTA IV wasn't enough to do anything to the 360's sale numbers than Final Fantasy will probably do even less. Final Fantasy and RPG's in general just don't have the mainstream or casual appeal that other games and genres do.

They might not have the casual appeal but they have dedicated fans. You're right on that their wont be any immediate impact, but Darth Daver made a point, it'll help dispel the myth of the X360 being an FPS console. I personally think it might have a long term impact, more Japanese developers might jump ship and develop for it.

[tHeArsENic]

I'm not a Final Fantasy kinda dude. But PS3 will sell much more copies of this game then the 360. I find it hilarious how Microsoft used that as there 'GRAND FINALE' at E3. Yer biggest accomplishment is ripping off an exclusive? I bet all of Japan was like 'So? Yer console sucks?' Seriously Japan loves this game and its going to be the difference regardless of whether it sells fair on the 360 or not.

[E6600]

Originally Posted by tHeArsENic

I'm not a Final Fantasy kinda dude. But PS3 will sell much more copies of this game then the 360. I find it hilarious how Microsoft used that as there 'GRAND FINALE' at E3. Yer biggest accomplishment is ripping off an exclusive? I bet all of Japan was like 'So? Yer console sucks?' Seriously Japan loves this game and its going to be the difference regardless of whether it sells fair on the 360 or not.

What's your point? It isn't coming to the X360 in Japan.

[boffo]

Originally Posted by E6600

What's your point? It isn't coming to the X360 in Japan.

And that's why I don't see it making any difference. Had MS coughed up huge bucks and got it as a 360 exclusive in Japan or even included some exclusive content to encourage the Japanese to buy 360's that would have been massive. Instead we'll likely see a large jump PS3 sales during the Japanese release and very little difference in the NPD numbers for the US releases.

[E6600]

Originally Posted by boffo

And that's why I don't see it making any difference. Had MS coughed up huge bucks and got it as a 360 exclusive in Japan or even included some exclusive content to encourage the Japanese to buy 360's that would have been massive.

But that's why it makes a difference!
If Microsoft coughed big dough it would of become available on the X360 in Japan, but Microsoft apparently didn't, which means SE saw a business case for porting FFXIII to the X360 in NA an EU.

Originally Posted by boffo

Instead we'll likely see a large jump PS3 sales during the Japanese release and very little difference in the NPD numbers for the US releases.

How? or Why?
Why would their be a jump in PS3 sales in Japan? because of FFXIII? If so then why wont it fuel X360 sales in NA and EU.

[boffo]

It's still exclusive in Japan and a big enough title for them to jump on the console buying bandwagon like they usually do around certain games.

As for EU and NA name me one multiplatform release that has made any impact on console sales for the PS3 or 360(for ease of comparison we'll assume the sales increases in November and December are due to the holiday and not because of a game release).