Future of Xbox hardware isn't exactly certain right now so I doubt that is the reason. SE mostly likely felt that the exclusive deals weren't working for them as their sales projections were consistently missed, but results like this remind them why they did it in the first place. Wouldn't be surprised if Sony was paying them more than they would have made than releasing on Xbox.
Also to your point about FF fans buying PS over Xbox due the history of exclusivity...
Holy moly we are doing the same song and dance again!
Why are people confirming things without FACTS? Why?
Do people not know how logic works? Just because it released exactly 1 year later DOES NOT mean that a deal was in place.
You can make the argument that it is more than just a coincidence, but you can not come here and say "See! I was right! I wonder what all the fanboys are going to say now!"
A lot o...
@Lightning
Here we go with having to spell everything out.
If I told you yesterday that Xbox was going to sideline the handheld console what would your response have been? Probably something along the lines of "I doubt that since Phil has been talking about it for some time now"
My point is just because they are "full speed" ahead now does not mean that will not change in future. As we have seen with the handheld. Do...
You have an excellent point. As of now Xbox is the only way to get GP on console. And to discontinue Xbox would be bad for them on that front.
What were the first 3 comments you made up top? I couldn't see it before you were banned.
@Spam
You can replace scrapped with pushed back if you like. It's not a good sign either way.
"This guy is a walking contradiction."
The irony
@Lighting77
So was the handheld until today...
Curious as to what excuses the spam was saying. Because prior to this news, the Xbox handheld was used as proof that Xbox is still committed to the hardware space. This handheld being scraped is not a good sign...
People bringing up Russia killing it's own people but aren't going to bring up the millions that died during slavery alone in the U.S.???
Just like Death Stranding right
Thank you Abnor_Mal for pointing out that BOTH sides do it which is why it is pointless to do what Lightning is doing if you are only going to call out ONE side.
@SO1D
Was just going to say this. You can say this about anybody. Anyone on n4g that complains about greed but are doing nothing at their jobs to stop it... How dare you!
I said the same. I think the reason Sony hasn't done it yet is because they had overstocked in anticipation of tariffs. MS couldn't do it because they aren't selling any anyhow.
"When I was raised and taught how to act, I was taught to respect our leaders."
What's funny and ironic is that our "shit bag" president doesn't know how to act and doesn't know what respect is. He cries like little bitches when he doesn't get what he wants like the results of the 2020 election for example...
I doubt. Only reason PS console prices hasn't change is because Sony stock piled in anticipation of tariffs. 6-12 months at best until they announce their own increases.
"not since 10. and the remaster hardly counts."
12 was turn based technically as well.
"no offense but porting over a 3 year old title isn't exactly anything to write home about"
https://n4g.com/news/265305...
Glad to know that you now consider these titles Microsoft are porting over are something to write home about now :)
@Fox
He's still a disgruntled soldier in the war that has been long over... otherwise why bring up Sony if one is not triggered by neutralgamer's statement...
@Tacoboto
"Who is asking to play FF XVI though? It's a bad Final Fantasy"
Wasn't there whining about big bad Sony making Final Fantasy 16 and 7 remake exclusive "forever" during the whole Activision deal?