It seems they did give it a shot and didn't like the performance they were getting.
Given the engine doesn't run so hot on PC dual cores and needs a hard drive install on Xbox 360 to not look like ass, and honestly doesn't run super well on the 360/PS3 in general, this probably isn't overly surprising.
The original conversation between Frostbite Technical Director repi and Teletuby Hitler is as follows:
Source: https://twitter.com/repi/status/331549012022927360
Given the engine doesn't run so hot on PC dual cores and needs a hard drive install on Xbox 360 to not look like ass, and honestly doesn't run super well on the 360/PS3 in general, this probably isn't overly surprising.
The original conversation between Frostbite Technical Director repi and Teletuby Hitler is as follows:
Source: https://twitter.com/repi/status/331549012022927360