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Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 360 vs... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:10:28

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http://www.rpgfan.com/editorials/2008/06-17.html

PS3: 9 PS2: 27

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So basically, what we're looking at here is a possibility of a maximum of 9 RPGs being released in the first 2 years of the console's life. That doesn't seem like much to me. And for those who say that it's normal since it is still early in the system's life, let's explore that and compare that with its predecessor: the PlayStation 2. In the first 2 years of its release, 27 RPGs were released for the PlayStation 2.

PS3: 9 360: 26

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That is 8 RPGs to be released in the next 7 months, an average of about 1 per month. This is not a bad ratio at all. Now, those 8 RPGs will bring the total number of RPGs on 360 to 26. 26 for Xbox 360 versus 9 for PlayStation 3. Now, obviously it's not fair to compare it like that since the Xbox 360 was released a year earlier. Instead, let's count the number of RPGs that were released on the 360 within the first 2 years of its release. That gives a total of 13 RPGs, still more than the PS3's "tentative" 9. We also can't forget that to "catch up" to the Xbox 360's total number of RPGs after 3 years (26), the PS3 will need to have 17 RPGs released in 2009.

JRPGS?

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To finish up on the statistics, let's mention here that by the end of the year, the Xbox 360 will have a total of 21 exclusive RPGs as opposed to 4 for the PlayStation 3. The 360 will also have 12 Japanese RPGs compared to 3 for the PlayStation 3.

All I can say is whoa. I don't have Wii numbers but i imagine they would be around that of PS3. The Japanese must really hate 360 though given how hard MS is trying.

Note: I put this in member section so i wouldn't have to have 2 separate threads. And also because trolls tend to ignore this area.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:17:25

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yeah, maybe you should bump this thread in let's say 4-5 years from now?

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:19:12

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Look its data if you hate data then fine. But I can't twist data. I believe the PS3 and even the Wii will get more RPGs in the future but you can't deny that their both lacking now while the 360 and DS have ran off with the RPGs so far.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:31:05

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It's an interesting look at the RPG situation, and maybe a little telling about how much the year lead helped the 360 had over the PS3. We'll just have to see what happens in the next 2 years. Either way, it'll be interesting.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:31:05

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Yup that looks about right. So what about 4-5 years from now really seeing that we are in the here and now. I also agree that the DS has a great RPG selection. I would say the Wii is on par with RPGs with the PS3 but does have out more as of right now but I think the to be release will get heavier on the PS3 side after a bit.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:34:01

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I was looking at their rpg list.

Folkfore is not an rpg.
Neither is Marvel.

Wow for the xbox 360 18 rpgs thats pretty sweet. 26 rpgs by the end of year.

As an Rpg fan though im glad I own both consoles. Im especially happy with the xbox 360 getting the rpgs I sure do love those hard earned achivements.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:37:37

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It's an interesting look at the RPG situation, and maybe a little telling about how much the year lead helped the 360 had over the PS3. We'll just have to see what happens in the next 2 years. Either way, it'll be interesting.

The figures are for within 2 years so that would be up to 2007 for 360 and 2008 for PS3. The year lead is irrelevant.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:38:40

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I was looking at their rpg list.

Folkfore is not an rpg.
Neither is Marvel.

Wow for the xbox 360 18 rpgs thats pretty sweet. 26 rpgs by the end of year.

As an Rpg fan though im glad I own both consoles. Im especially happy with the xbox 360 getting the rpgs I sure do love those hard earned achivements.

They mention that Folklore is only barely qualifiable as an RPG.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:42:31

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Look its data if you hate data then fine. But I can't twist data. I believe the PS3 and even the Wii will get more RPGs in the future but you can't deny that their both lacking now while the 360 and DS have ran off with the RPGs so far.

i don't hate data, i just think it's a little premature to be posting data for this when 2 of the 3 platforms are in their infancy. PS2 being around so long, 360 2 years ahead and PS3 1.5 yrs old
. it's like pulling up a total software data list for every platform that was ever created and comparing them.

i just don't see a purpose for this.

but the data is correct if that's what you want to hear. i think MS is doing an exceptional job in breaking away from the FPS stigma and trying to cater to the RPG fan. that's the best move the made so far.
that's what sony needs to start doing instead of pushing out all these FPS games.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:45:56

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The PS2 numbers are from within 2 years of its life. If were counting up to know the PS2 has over a hundred. The sad fact is that the PS3 and Wii are getting ignored by RPG developers.

The numbers are

360 in 2 years
PS2 in 2 years
PS3 in 2 years

So no the data is fair and accurate. Stop trying to twist data, your acting worse than most politicians.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:48:19

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The PS2 numbers are from within 2 years of its life. If were counting up to know the PS2 has over a hundred. The sad fact is that the PS3 and Wii are getting ignored by RPG developers.

no, the wii is actually seeing a good number of rpgs coming out .far better than the ps3 that's for sure.
. it's just not known out there like games for 360 or PS3

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:49:36

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Eh, FFXIII kills anything the Wii has but none the less I will be buying Tales.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:49:55

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The PS2 numbers are from within 2 years of its life. If were counting up to know the PS2 has over a hundred. The sad fact is that the PS3 and Wii are getting ignored by RPG developers.

Sales?

Most games now-a-days need to stand out, to sell. Maybe the risk reward thing is not there.

Its all about money....their not shunning anyone or system.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:51:12

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If sales mattered no JRPG would be released on 360. They'd all go to Wii or more likely DS/PSP.

i mean really the 360 sold 1,900 units last week according to Famitsu. Thats terrible.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:54:08

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Eh, FFXIII kills anything the Wii has but none the less I will be buying Tales.

well, from what i've seen there are a lot of cool looking jrpg's coming for the wii soon. we just don't take notice in them because they don't say FF or Tales or whatever. but they're there.
MS by far has done a stellar job in the RPG dept. and like i said it's one of the smartest moves they've made so far.

PS3's rpg list is laughable and i'm sure all the ps2 rpg fans don't like it. i'm one of them for sure. i need me some jrpg's.
that's one of the reasons of me picking up a 360 soon to play those jrpgs the 360 has.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:54:55

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If sales mattered no JRPG would be released on 360. They'd all go to Wii or more likely DS/PSP.

i mean really the 360 sold 1,900 units last week according to Famitsu. Thats terrible.

Yea but the JRPG's on the xbox, arent really competing with a big-gun like FF13...so they can have a little bit of market share. And who knows....maybe MS tipped their hat a little bit.

Regarding sales....JRPG's makers, care about how much the game sales...not what the xbox does. They couldnt care less who buys their games.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:55:50

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If sales mattered no JRPG would be released on 360. They'd all go to Wii or more likely DS/PSP.

i mean really the 360 sold 1,900 units last week according to Famitsu. Thats terrible.

jrpg's sell decently on the 360. just not in japan since they're overly loyal or something over there.
outside of japan the rpgs sell very well.

if sales were that bad for the 360 you can bet all these future jrpg games would be the end of it. but it's not. they're selling well outside of japan.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:57:41

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Eh, FFXIII kills anything the Wii has but none the less I will be buying Tales.

A game that hasn't been released yet can't really beat games that are out now. Wii has 6 that I can think of right now and one more coming out this month. Plus it has that Tales of Symphonia that you said and Crystal Bearers eventually. Though yes RPG devs are ignoring it for some reason. (E3 we still have hope

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 17:59:50

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Yeah it is weird though to see a game in a Japanese genre do much better outside of Japan. It would be like Resistance/Halo/Killzone bombing in the West and selling millions in Japan. It just isn't typical you know. This gen. has been weird as hell.

Edit: Yeah But its Final Fucking Fantasy. That and GT5 are the main reasons I have a PS3. LBP and MGS4 are just toppings on the cake.

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RE: Who has the most RPGs? Official numbers. PS3 vs. 36... - Jun.-30th-2008 18:03:38

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Yeah it is weird though to see a game in a Japanese genre do much better outside of Japan. It would be like Resistance/Halo/Killzone bombing in the West and selling millions in Japan. It just isn't typical you know. This gen. has been weird as hell.

Japan buyers aint what they use to be.

You can see that in sales...

2000 average for xbox (thats even stretching it...lol)
and like 10000 for the ps3

Those are terrible sales for a country that has 130 million people (i think...i didnt check)

US has 300 and like more then 8 times the sales....ratios dont add up.

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