Will the livestream be subtitled or translated like the Nintendo Directs and Sony's TGS stuff? Because if it's not I'm not sure if I'll watch it.
I mean, I agree with you to an extent and I'm sure there are plenty of people who prefer IX because it's on a Nintendo platform just like there are likely plenty who prefer VIII because it was on a PlayStation system. I just hate blanket statements. I've been a DQ player since Dragon Warrior on the NES. I adore Dragon Quest VIII on PS2. And DQIX is still one of my favorite entries. I also couldn't care less which platform DQXI releases on.
I have my own preferences on platforms, but I don't let that stop me from playing or enjoying games on other's. I'll state right now that whatever platform DQXI releases (even mobile which it won't) I'll play it as long as there is an English version. Having said that if I was honest I'd say prefer a PS4 release. I'd mention XB1 and PC as well, but there's no way the game releases on those platforms if it isn't on PS4 already. I'll also state that I'd prefer there not to be a PS3 version for the whole 'holding back' thing. However if there is a PS3 version, they may as well do one for Wii U which would be my 2nd choice if the game isn't on PS4.
Now I'll also say that 3DS and to a lesser extent Vita would be my worst choices. It's similar to what
Teletraan1 said earlier but not to the same extreme. I don't like handhelds. I've played and enjoyed multiple games on them across several generations (including DQIV-VI and IX), but I like the games on them in spite of the hardware. I find them uncomfortable to play for a good length of time and would rather play all handheld games (bar VN's like 999, VLR and Danganronpa) on a console with a TV and controller. Despite them being the worst option for me though, I'll still buy and more than likely enjoy DQXI on those platforms though.
I have my preferences, but I don't let them be tainted by fanboy stupidity. And even if I want DQXI to be PS4 only (or with XB1 and PC as well), I'd be more than happy with the addition of
any other platform including 3DS/PS4 since the idea of playing DQ on a console again after nearly 10 years sounds too good.