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Square-Enix didn't plan to keep Final Fantasy XIV off the Xbox 360, but problems with Xbox Live's "closed" nature ultimately led to this decision.
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Final Fantasy XIV is going to be a bit different from Square-Enix's last MMOG because it's going to be exclusive to PCs and PS3s. This has raised a few eyebrows in the videogame industry, seeing as how Final Fantasy XI was one of the few Xbox 360-friendly MMOGs. However, Square-Enix has explained that it wanted to release the upcoming game for Microsoft's console, but decided against it because of the "closed" nature of Xbox Live.

Speaking to Eurogamer at E3, Final Fantasy XIV's director Hiromichi Tanaka explained that Square-Enix chose to forego an Xbox 360 version of the game because of problems encountered with Xbox Live.

"The main reason why we couldn't go with Xbox 360 was the Xbox Live system," he stated. "[Live is] different to the normal internet environment, so when we wanted to introduce this game in the same environment as Windows PC it had to be PS3, so that was our choice.

"Microsoft has a different point of view: they want to have a closed environment for Xbox Live. We're still talking to ... We couldn't come to an agreement on Xbox Live."

Yoichi Wada, president and CEO of Square-Enix, confirmed this stance when he spoke to Eurogamer's sister site, GamesIndustry.biz. Wada stated he would like to see Microsoft implement a network for third-party developers that would allow them to "freely design different business schemes."

This isn't the first time Microsoft has lost out on a major MMOG for its console. Champions Online was originally set to launch for both PCs and 360s, but the console build was delayed numerous times before it was confirmed as canceled by Cryptic Studios.

"Microsoft's a big company, and they have to work out all the various issues related to MMOs," Cryptic's COO Jack Emmert said when he was asked about the situation a few months ago. "It just takes time for the big beast known as Microsoft to get moving. I really have no explanation other than that, because it's as baffling to developers as it is to everyone else."

MMOGs are big business, and one would think that Microsoft would want to get in on that action as much as posible. Perhaps Microsoft should rethink the way Xbox Live works, seeing as how its inflexibility lost it something as potentially profitable as Final Fantasy XIV.

Source: Eurogamer

Wow gj you made 2 horrible threads within an hour. GO YOU!
Also /care if people really want to play FFXIV they will buy a PS3 or upgrade their PC.

For once, you made a thread that I actually like Stan. Good job.

And in regards to the 360, I'm glad 14 isn't coming to it. There is no way in hell that a 360 could support those graphics. My PC already falls behind enough in regards to the graphics, and I don't want to see any excuses based on the limitations of a specific console. You all know the Xblock would be the first to limit this game.

I own an Xbox and not a PS3, so I'm not biased here.

For once, you made a thread that I actually like Stan. Good job.

And in regards to the 360, I'm glad 14 isn't coming to it. There is no way in hell that a 360 could support those graphics. My PC already falls behind enough in regards to the graphics, and I don't want to see any excuses based on the limitations of a specific console. You all know the Xblock would be the first to limit this game.

I own an Xbox and not a PS3, so I'm not biased here.

Wow gj you made 2 horrible threads within an hour. GO YOU!
Also /care if people really want to play FFXIV they will buy a PS3 or upgrade their PC.

For once, you made a thread that I actually like Stan. Good job.

And in regards to the 360, I'm glad 14 isn't coming to it. There is no way in hell that a 360 could support those graphics. My PC already falls behind enough in regards to the graphics, and I don't want to see any excuses based on the limitations of a specific console. You all know the Xblock would be the first to limit this game.

I own an Xbox and not a PS3, so I'm not biased here.

I hate the PS3 but i still agree it would be better not coming out on the xbox. But still the 360 haters(like OP) fail. A more appropriate thread title would have been:
"FFXIV not to be released for the 360"

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either Live needs to cut the *** and let people do ***for free, or suck it up and stop bitching.

What a well educated opinion you have! Enjoyed playing games on your PS3 lately? All 3 of them.

Is Microsoft capable of either?

Incoming Ipod games console, Steve Jobs : Yes we can!

What a well educated opinion you have! Enjoyed playing games on your PS3 lately? All 3 of them.

What a well educated opinion you have! Enjoyed playing games on your PS3 lately? All 3 of them.

What a well educated opinion you have! Enjoyed playing games on your PS3 lately? All 3 of them.

until I can get enough money to perhaps get a new 360 (or by then whatever "new" console they may be thinking of shoving down our throats)

I enjoy watching Bluray movies too! :D

No but seriously, as an Xbox360 and PS3 owner, I'm more happy about it being on PS3 simply by hardware standards.

Lolfankids

hmmm i have not played games on ps3, or 360. Pc yes... ps3 I do have. 360 used been around but never played any personal games. My point, ps3 has a lot of games, so does wii.

Your 360 is a can off fried *** ***, than I use to whip my *** in the morning. It was trash and will always be trash.

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I enjoy watching Bluray movies too! :D

No but seriously, as an Xbox360 and PS3 owner, I'm more happy about it being on PS3 simply by hardware standards.

Lolfankids

Didnt know PS3 had that many games.3? that many?

The new "360 Slim" is actually a decent console so far... Roommate has it. I'm just waiting to find out if it has a RROD problem like the original before I upgrade.

I have both also. I don't even touch my PS3 because it has no games on it that i actually want to play. I go to the PS3 section in the store and i'm instantly put off by what it has to offer. I havent touched my xbox in a while either since i use my PC for gaming, but until FFXIV my PS3 is gathering dust.