FF Type-O

Final Fantasy Type-O, formerly Final Fantasy Agito XIII, should not be released in the US on the PSP, but instead an enhanced version on the PSVita. I am excited for Type-O, the game-play looks different and fun, but releasing it on a dying system would be a bad idea. The Sony PSP was released in 2005 and it has had some great games, but Vita is on the horizon, early 2012. Releasing a top notch game on a system already replaced will not garner an exciting amount of sales, but as launch title for an exciting new system could. Now I am not saying Square Enix should go back to the drawing board and delayed the US release for a couple of years, just that Square Enix could imitate Atlus with their release of Devil Survivor Overclocked and more voice acting and up-rez the graphics a little.

Due to the game size, Square Enix is already being forced to release FF Type-O on two UMD, which increases the production costs. I am sure releasing Type-O on one NVG card would be cheaper than two UMDs.

One of the primary problems with the PSP stateside was the lack of well know quality games. Sure, there are many gems for the PSP, but most gamers either don't know about them or don't think there are enough to warrant the purchase of a PSP. This encourages Sony to work with publishers, like Square Enix, to produce high profile games for the Vita within the launch window. Sony is very aware of the current problems with the 3DS and its lack high profile games to keep hardware sales up. So therefore, Sony would benefit from the US release of FF Type-O on the Vita, instead of the JP release on the PSP. If Sony can benefit from something, then Square Enix can encourage Sony either to subsidize the Type-O Vita production or Type-O Vita marketing. Square Enix also then can re-release Type-O Vita again in JP, as international version or something else, and make more money. The JP audience seems to not mind repurchasing some Square Enix products, but then again I don't mind either, I have purchased Advent Children's four different versions.

I purchased Devil Survivor when it was released. I got stuck in the 3rd or 4th day so I put it down. But, I recently managed to purchase the 3DS at Walmart and I plan to purchase Devil Survivor Overclocked. This is a great example of adding a couple extra details to a last generation game and then releasing it on the new platform. The current marketplace for the 3DS is a little bare and a great game like Devil Survivor can make an impact. Square Enix can follow this idea, I am sure more people will purchase Type-O for the Vita, than for the PSP.



SIDEBAR --- I am of the mind that games should not be announced until they are at most 18 months away from release. Announcing Agito in 2006 and not releasing it until 2011/2012 is bad idea in the first place. Perhaps if Agito was released in 2008, maybe the PSP's path would have different in the US. Just as Final Fantasy XIII Versus was announced long long ago, there is certain line between early talking about a game to build up antecipation or tell you about game that might be release within the current generation of consoles.

Sure I know that Type-0 will be release Stateside on the PSP, but a guy can dream, can't he?

I'm waiting for an English patch, but I do have it in full watashi. We don't get anything decent anymore for PSP ._.

I have Type-0, just it's in full Japanese which is simply unbearable in an Action RPG for me. I don't have the cell phone game, which is Before Crisis iirc when you're SHIN-RA members.

If they do actually make a english patch then i'll get a imported PSP and get then. Nobody certain for a stateside release due to PSP Poor sales.

PSP games are region free. lol

I haven't touched it actually, I just have it. Been playing other stuff. I have no idea what the hell the story is. I'd look for a wikipedia or something for that.

If you want an English patch, should one come out, you'll need CFW on your PSP, but I dunno if we can really discuss that here.

Know what CFW is but the risk of breaking seems so... not appealing to me or so thats the risk i've heard when CFW used so i just wait for the official version to come out.

LOl i know what you mean by not having played it yet. I've been behind on some games in that same sense.

^ this too.

You can get LCFW.. Pretty simple stuff. Its what I use since my 3001 isn't Perma CFWable.

Its pretty neat. Only downside is you have to start it every time you turn your PSP on. But I've been using it for about 5 months and haven't had any issues with it. Waiting on a complete MHP 3rd patch to come out. :/

There's already a patch out that's good enough. Doesn't translate the story or mission details (It's Monster Hunter ffs, just kill the targets/harvest whatever) but every item/menu is pretty much translated.

The Taiko game I'm playing has a Monster Hunter mix on it xD

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I know ;-; I'm OCD about that though.. the non translated parts would bug me and I'd never be able to get past that. I'm a freak! :<

I can tell you right now: NO ONE is gonna fully translate that game any time soon, if at all. Not worth the time lol. It used to annoy me a bit too, then you realize, it's not important at all. You're missin' out, I love MHP3rd

Its pretty neat. Only downside is you have to start it every time you turn your PSP on. But I've been using it for about 5 months and haven't had any issues with it. Waiting on a complete MHP 3rd patch to come out. :/

On topic though, my friends are playing Type-0 still even in full Japanese. It's possible and they're having fun, so I know it's a great game. Just wanna AT LEAST have my "Attack" button in English and menus.

I have two separate PSN accounts for PS3 and PSP so once I got CFW I had no reason to have PSN anymore for PSP since...well you can just get anything downloadable xD