Well, the Final Fantasy 7 fans are MUCH more in number and WAY more addicted to its content and universe then RE. Personally, FF7 was one of my fav RPG experiences of my video game career with a awesome story and fun times. I started playing RPGs on snes (Dragon Warrior/FF2&3, etc) and genesis (Phantasy Star series, vermillion, etc). FF7 still till now holds a special place within me as one of my fav games of all time, and id spend up to 650 to have FF7 Remake and a PS3 at launch (600 for ps3, 50 for FF7). I know theres people that would pay WAY WAY more for the same experience.

Oh believe me they will; when the PS3 shortage happens and it WILL happen (some choose not to believe) dumbasses all over the country will be forking out 2-3x what the system is worth routinely exactly like they did with the 360.

It sounds like you've never played the game and might benefit playing it if it get's released on the PS3. This game was great in ever respect: story, graphics, and music which is incredible. The music absolutely defines that game and increases the overall atmosphere.

The RE remake was good, but it was a remake that didn't really do much. I mean the graphics were good, but didn't really do all that much.

A game like FF7 would definitely sell simply because of the updated graphics and sound and whatever they do to it as long as they don't alter the core gameplay and story. This series resonates so much with people and especially this one because it is simply one of the greatest games ever made. I'm not being a fanboy as I've never played any FFs and I've played many games in many different genres and this is a superb game.

You know, I hated FF7.

I always prefered FF8. Best FF game I've ever played.

But it is still the same game. I just don't see how a pretty version of a 10 year old game is going to sell systems.

And no I've never played it. CGI-movies with sparse gameplay aren't my thing. <-- don't kill me, all in good fun.

At any rate, the user base for FFVII is still with Sony, they are going to get those sales anyway, so I doubt it will generate newer consumers for their new platform.

Sony doesn't need new consumers. They dominate...and I mean dominate in every sense of the word...the market. The ratio of PS2s to GCs and Xboxs is astounding, and if Sony can maintain that ratio it will be an uphill fight for Nintendo and MS...though I'd argue that Nintendo has chosen a niche market.

The only mistake Sony is likely to make is the price point for the PS3. *I* believe that normal consumers have a threshold of about $300 for a video game machine. Mine is closer to $200.

I know, that's why I don't get the comments why it will be HUGE for Sony. Realistically it isn't going to matter what they release.

1. It will sell to all the diehard fans of the game.

2. Being 10 years old or so, lots of gamers today never played it so if it's totally redone it's just as appealing as if it was Final Fantasy XIII since it's totally new to them and looks like a kick ass next gen game.


Every little bit helps. I played my PS2 a ton, but I'm not planning on getting a PS3 due to price, gaming less, and the virtual console on the Revolution being a huge selling point for me.

But a totally remade FFVII would be damn hard for me to resist and I'd probably end up picking up a PS3 down the road for it as I loved the game back in the day and hardly remember the story etc.

I agree. It's not something I think I'd buy. In fact, it sounds like a bit of a niche product.

I also don't think they need a system seller. "Playstation" is an amazingly strong brand with consumers...stronger, in fact, than I think most folks on here believe.

Hope this doesn't sound like I'm on the Sony bandwagon. If anything, I think I'm more of a Nintendo guy these days. Just being realistic about the market.

Honestly, the 360 looks a lot like the Dreamcast to me...and I'm not talking about the color.

I agree. The PS2 had no system sellers until Gran Turismo 3 came out and still killed the Dreamcast which had an awesome game lineup at the time, and games like Soul Calibur and NFL2K that looked better than the PS2 launch games.

But I still think the FFVII remake would help, it won't make or break the system, but it will give people that much more incentive to buy one. Same thing if MGS4 is at or near launch.