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Tabata comments on Final Fantasy XV for Nintendo Switch, currently no plan
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Ninja Scooter
Member
There are more than 100 games currently not in development for Nintendo Switch!
I mean, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to assume that it would have a big, big lot of problems if they ever wanted to make it happen.
Both X1/PS4 have trouble running the game properly, both are quite superior to the Switch, specs wise.
I mean, I GUESS it could be possible, but expect a sub-HD FFXV experience with shit LOD, draw distance, shit framerate, etc. etc.
He didn't run test, sure, but I mean, is it really worth running tests when it's that obvious?
I wouldn't run. Well we haven't actually seen whether it wouldn't run. Well we haven't even seen a dev kit but my gut reaction, that I realized I had to backtrack, will be quoted by fanboys for ammo against the Switch's power, but I really don't actually know so I can't say for sure.
DangerMouse
Member
This.
JordanN
Banned
Even then, what about the file size? Final Fantasy has been notoriously huge and Switch uses cartridges.
It's N64 all over again.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
What a dumb response by that dude indeed.
bobbychalkers
Member
Did they even have to ask?
To be fair, it runs like shit on PS4. They'd have to make some massive scalebacks for it to run decently. Unless if you have no other options to play the game (no one should be expecting AAA third party support anyways), no one should be clamoring for a late Switch port.
Hell yeah no we're talkin
KojiKnight
Member
This is exactly why Nintendo shouldn't try to get AAA titles. Better to get exclusive B tier hanged like Octopath.
First time seeing this lol.
They can increase cartridge sizes
Quintin DM
Member
No surprises here. I mean lets be real here the game at times has trouble running on a PS4, Switch was always out of the question (unless they made some serious concessions)
LordRaptor
Member
The FF brand was conspicuously absent from its own 30th anniversary press conference
Carts could be expanded to hold more memory than a blu-ray disc can and read faster from a disc or a HDD.
Let's not create problems that aren't there.
The handheld is comically underpowered, Nintendo fans should be happy and content enough to get the KH HD remakes at best. I really wanted KH3 on Switch but if it does happen, that shit gonna have some serious downgrades.
Also with those updates about KH3's development progress, it ain't gonna be ready until PS6 and Switch 3 anyway so I might still get it on a handheld
You say at best, as if it's somehow less than getting FFXV on the switch.
That'd be 1000x better, I'd scream in excitement.
I was going to say something snarky, but Xenoblade X ran pretty well on the Wii U (even if I personally think it's a butt game), and its open world is probably about as involved as FF15. I'm sure Switch could run a version of FF15 at 720p with lower poly models. Might have better loading times too, actually.
SinCityAssassin
Member
Wasn't he asked this like a month ago already?
moltonasty
Member
Call of Duty games, Dead Rising, etc were ported to Wii. So obviously a downgraded version of FFXV could theoretically run...like 720p max, 30 fps, texture downgrades, etc etc.
But they're not gonna put the effort, just like the majority of 3rd party devs won't. This isn't news lol
But they're not gonna put the effort, just like the majority of 3rd party devs won't. This isn't news lol
Pretty much every other jrpg out there would be easier to port, but late ports in general dont make a ton of sense unless they are significant upgrades.
DangerMouse
Member
Exactly.
Iorv3th
Member
But Skyrim though? 6 year old port.
It's not that surprising. There's no PC version either.
It's not a tablet. Tablets have apps.
It's not a tablet. Tablets have apps.
Sorry.
Well it was a significant engineering task to get the game running on the PS4 and Xbox One.
With a 30fps target. And running at 1600x900 on the Xbox one.
It's one of the best looking games on console.
Look at the dragon quest heroes 2 screenshots on PS4 vs Switch here:
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...i_on_switch_shapes_up_against_the_ps4_version
The game on PS4 doesn't look that complex at all and still the switch has a significant downgrade.
The consoles have 8 core processors with mid range desktop level GPUs.
It's a matter of power consumption, battery life and heat dissipation so the Switch can't compete.
Raw performance wise it'll compete with the Wii U / Xbox 360 / PS3 but with the benefit of today's architecture.
Nothing has been said or shown to say otherwise so I'm comfortable making that assertion.
I'm capable of reading English. Tabata is being diplomatic.
Also I've got a degree in Electronics Engineering and work in the tech industry. I may not be an expert but I have a base level understand to understand what I'm talking about.
Mediking
Member
Kingdom Hearts 3 not coming, currently no plan.
Might scream in anger if KH3 doesnt come.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I would buy it on Switch if the load times are improved. Don't really care about visual downgrades.
Hot damn.
To be fair I don't think SE will be releasing any other FF games on Switch any time soon.
Dunno about Call of Duty, but it's kind of unreasonable to do the sort of effort they did with Dead Rising. Chop Til You Drop was pretty much a different game.
Haha, good point. But tbh Skyrim will likely run much better than the PS3/360 originals of 6 years back, and will likely not be too far off the PS4/Xbone versions.
Saying nobody would buy it is a bit harsh I suppose, but I could definitely a downgraded port of FFXV struggling sales wise.
NoctisVsStar
Member
It would be foolish to think so.
Isnt xbox one runs game already at 720p?
With frame drops. What made you think switch can run at 720p. (and what 360p on non dock?)
Bamboo 竹
Member
We got a For Honor thread and now a FF XV thread. Who's making the one for Titanfall 2?
Well duh be prepared then, i dont think chances are very likely.
Astral Dog
Member
The Switch couldn't handle the game,honestly.
I know EatChildren said once it could but i don't it can,the geometry of the world and characters is too complex
I know EatChildren said once it could but i don't it can,the geometry of the world and characters is too complex
LordRaptor
Member
Yet you chose to compare the switch to an pad or android tablet
NoctisVsStar
Member
Don't do this to yourself.
Given the relatively weak Final Fantasy support on 3DS despite its sales performance, I wasn't really expecting a huge turnaround from their Sony-centric approach of recent years.