Kota on 04 Sep 2008 09:47 pm
Kingdom Hearts 3 (Which console?)
There seems to be a lot of rumors going around that Kingdom Hearts 3 might become a multi-platform game. Nintendo and Square haven’t released a whole lot of information regarding this subject, which is the most probable cause for the confusion. Recently, however, Kotaku has released an article announcing their rumor that it may become a Playstation 3 exclusive. http://kotaku.com/5044645/kingdom-hearts-a-ps3-exclusive-will-be-seen-at-tgs
Whether or not this is true will be announced at the Tokyo Game Show this October. Most of us will be holding our breaths.
For those of you who are still hopeful that the game will be released upon the Xbox-360 or the Wii, there is some information you must consider first. Here’s a list of the key points of each system:
Playstation 3:
Nintendo Wii:
Xbox-360:
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The Playstation 3 has the highest chance of being chosen to run Kingdom Hearts 3; the first two games were Playstation 2 exclusive, so why should the third game be any different? Players are used to the controls, so putting the third installment on a different system would most likely cause momentary grief for Kingdom Hearts veterans, depending on which system they own. Let’s face it: the Playstation 3 is superior to the other gaming consoles out there. Its Blu-Ray disc drive will give the game better graphics and a longer storyline. If the third game is released on the Xbox-360 or the Wii, there will most likely be multiple discs that will need to be exchanged during game play.
For those of you who desire the third game to be released on the Wii, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. My main concern for the Wii is how the controls will work. Don’t confuse that statement as one that condones the Wii or one that implies the impossibility of the game being released on the Wii. I think it would be a novel experience playing a Kingdom Hearts game on the Wii; swinging the Wii Remote to tell Sora to swing the key blade sounds like it may be a good idea, but that may hinder combos or other features of the game. Also, there is a limit to the buttons on the Wii Remote, even if the nun-chuck is attached. The controls would have to be similar to the following: swing-swing the key blade; A-jump; B-block; C-magic; Z-press and hold then use thumb pad to control camera angle; D-Pad-control the menu on bottom left corner of the screen. Controls like that would require a whole level at the beginning of the game just to become familiar with the new control layout.
I can understand those who desire the third Kingdom Hearts game to be released on the Xbox-360 as well as the Playstation 3. Final Fantasy XIII is no longer a Playstation 3 exclusive. I am unsure whether or not this is a good idea, but I trust Square and I hope for their sake they know what they are doing. Since it is being released on the Xbox-360 I understand the hopes of those who only own a Xbox-360. If they are granted their wish they do not have to spend $400 or more on a new console and another $60 or more to get the game. If Kingdom Hearts 3 is released on the Microsoft console, then Square will be appealing towards a wider audience and therefore able to make more money. The Xbox 360 controller is not extremely different from the Playstation 3 DualShock controller, which is beneficial because the programming for the controls will not be as hard. The major difference between them is the placement of the thumb-sticks and the D-Pad. They both have 4 “triggers” or the equivalent and four buttons on the right side of the controller.
I believe that it is unlikely for Kingdom Hearts 3 to be released on multiple platforms for a few reasons. First of all, it would take extra programming so that each console can control the game relatively similarly. Also, it would take time to program the game to be played on different resolutions. If you don’t understand what I’m trying to say, I’ll simplify it for you. The game would be able to have the same resolution on the Playstation 3 and the Xbox-360, but the Wii does not have a High Definition output, so it would be a hassle to not only program different controls for the Wii, but the resolution of the game would have to be reduced.
Although the first two Kingdom Hearts games were Playstation 2 exclusive, we must not forget Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, which was released on the Game boy Advance, as well as the three Kingdom Hearts games that have not yet been released. If this is an indication of anything, than it can only tell us that Kingdom Hearts games will be released on other consoles. The hugely important games will be released on the biggest and best systems while those that are slightly less important, but still provide vital storyline information between the main games, will be released on hand held systems. The reason is probably to keep fans at bay and occupied while Square works on the newest main game.
If you have read the above paragraph and thought, “So what?” then you are must be a bit foolish. The fact that these “secondary” games have been made, or are in the process of being made, shows that the Kingdom Hearts series is not Playstation exclusive, or whatever Sony decides to name their next gaming console. The handheld games provide the same characters that we all love and care for.
In other words, WE DON’T KNOW AS OF NOW WHICH SYSTEMS KINGDOM HEARTS 3 WILL BE RELEASED ON! No one will know until an official announcement is made. Even if someone who “claims” to be from Square reveals some information, then an official announcement will still be required in order to deny or confirm that leak. So enjoy not knowing which platform it will be released on. Go play the first two games again. Wait for the three handheld games to be released. When the official announcement is made, there will be those who will be disappointed no matter what decision is made. Sony fans will be annoyed if the game is released on the Xbox-360 or the Wii, while others will be annoyed that it is, once again, a Playstation exclusive.
We at Kingdomhearts3.net and the forums at Kingdomhearts3.org will be awaiting the announcement with our head’s held high, and our breaths held.
Submitted by the user kyo from the forums.
on 05 Sep 2008 at 3:28 am 1. Sephiroth/Sora/ZRO
if its on the wii they could either
1) use the controller like super smash bros
2)make it so that u could use it like the controler was initialy ment for
i would prefer the first way
on 05 Sep 2008 at 3:39 am 2. Sephiroth/Sora/ZRO
what i said as 1 i mean using the nunchuck with the wiimote alowint the anolog like controller with the left hand ,and having two triger like bottoms on the back side of the nunchunk. and on the wiimote to jump press z, b for blocking (if included dodge roling),the d pad pad for magic short cuts, and c for (if included in this one) form abilities
camra angles are changed with the 1 and 2 bottons and ot lock on just shcke the conroller slightly while having a pre-locked on target(when the lock on cirle thing is orageish-brown like on kh)
on 05 Sep 2008 at 1:24 pm 3. The Legend K.H.G.® (El Diablo)
man you have no life
3rd!!
lol
on 05 Sep 2008 at 1:25 pm 4. The Legend K.H.G.® (El Diablo)
and i prefer either the PS3 or 360 or both
on 06 Sep 2008 at 8:08 pm 5. Justin
KH3 better be on the PS2 so the people who cannaot afford xboxes or wiis or PS3s can play the sequel of the games they love.
on 06 Sep 2008 at 8:43 pm 6. The Legend K.H.G.® (El Diablo)
namura said that he won’t develop PS2 games any more
so…
if you really want to play KH3
buy another system
on 06 Sep 2008 at 10:27 pm 7. El gamemastero
I hope that it’s anything but the psp I have all of the upgraded systems except that one i am really wanting to get it for christmas or my birthday but it will really stink if it comes out in 2009 I really want to play this game and somedays i feel like i want to pull my hair out because some people say its coming out this year but most are saying it’s coming out this year but some are saying its coming out next
on 07 Sep 2008 at 5:15 am 8. The Legend K.H.G.® (El Diablo)
well i can assure you that KH3 will be in home consoles
and only side games that comes to hand-held
on 07 Sep 2008 at 3:48 pm 9. Kyo
Hey guys, this is the author.
My guess is that KH3 might be given a release date next month, but don’t suffocate while holding your breath.
A year ago I had a sort of revelation. I would not be surprised if KH3 didn’t come out until 2011. With FFXIII coming out next year, this doesn’t seem too far a stretch.
However, if Square has been working on KH3 since KH2 was released, then it might not come out until late 2009 or middle 2010.
Basically, I don’t expect it to come out next year, and 2011 seems a pretty decent guess for me.
on 08 Sep 2008 at 7:28 am 10. El gamemastero
I hope it doesn’t come out till 2010 or 2011 i will die if i have to wait till then I have looked at the clip at the end of KH2 about 100 times and i am really anxious to play KH3 don’t know why but i just am… does that seem a little weird
on 09 Sep 2008 at 12:40 am 11. PotOpera
Why would Sony fans be angry that it’s on another console in addition to the PS3? I have never understood that…you’re getting the game, why complain?
on 09 Sep 2008 at 1:29 am 12. El gamemastero
cause do u want to miss out on the best game yet developed by Square for another 1-2 YEARS!!!
on 10 Sep 2008 at 1:28 am 13. roxas76
anyone on???
on 10 Sep 2008 at 1:29 am 14. roxas76
ne 1?
on 10 Sep 2008 at 3:58 am 15. El gamemastero
I doubt anyone is going to be on at 1:29 am guys i was only on that late cuz i couldn’t sleep but what am i saying aren’t we supposed to be discussing the game not ur social needs
on 10 Sep 2008 at 11:48 pm 16. Sephyncloud
GO PS3…for anyone wondering why PS3 fans might not like it to go to the Shizbox360, or the ChinTenDoh Knee…:) Is because PS3 DESERVES(yes…it does)…DESERVES it to be on PS3 only. The Reason i say that is because if you were to put it on Xbox360, most of the people who have xbox360, had(or have) an xbox…KH1&2, were never on the Xbox…That means most people will hate the game because they dont understand the storyline.
Now the Wii(yes…it’s not THE WII, Just wii)
Ok, To sum it up in a couple of words…Wii just plain SUCKS!,(Yes…i mean offense to all of you who like wii better than PS3 or Xbox360) The Chances of them putting it on wii is very slim, Why would Square Waste all that time, just trying to lower the Resolution just so that some 5 year old kid will play it once, and never play it again cuz it’s too hard. If it comes to wii, then thats probably what the whole 2-4 year delay is on KH3.
GO PS3 4 LIFE!~_~
on 16 Sep 2008 at 9:35 pm 17. El gamemastero
I would have to agree with that i mean putting it on wii it would be cool to handle the keyblade like in real life but it would probably be a little tough as for the 360 that would just seem a little odd don’t you think first 2 games on the ps seires then all of a sudden it just goes to the 360 i mean it does sound a little wierd as for the psp i don’t see why they would put it on that cause barely anyone has it and it’s too small so i agree that it should be on PS3
on 16 Sep 2008 at 10:14 pm 18. The Legend K.H.G.® (El Diablo)
first of all
you’re a PS fanboy (obviously)
and you think they would hate KH3 because they don’t know the story?
the first GTA (GTA IV) and first DMC (DMC 4) on 360 sold more copies than the PS3 version
so….
you got no point there
PS: i’m not a fanboy
i just hate when fanboys try to make their statment true
on 19 Sep 2008 at 2:01 am 19. El gamemastero
well El diablo you don’t have to be so rude and we aren’t fan boys or girls well at least i’m not anyway we were just mearly stating a fact that we want KH3 on PS3 so you owe us an apology
on 29 Sep 2008 at 10:19 pm 20. El gamemastero
Guys I just found out that Kingdom Hearts 3 is coming out in November 2008 or 2009 so be prepared to add it to your wish list!
on 04 Jan 2009 at 6:57 am 21. Sorin Restame
Hey yeah um let me just list a few things here, Soulcaliber was origanally PS but they put it on xbox and it was happy until 3 then now we are at 4 oh would you look at that 360. So don;t be saying that people would have a hard time switching to the xbox controls cause THEY WON’T oh and if its a MULTI PLATFORM GAME that means you can play on both platforms. So shut the hell up about the PS3 “deserving it” cause the 360 has the right to have it all the same. So youcan take your sony loving self and SUCK IT!!!!!
on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:08 pm 22. david
i know thad not anyone want it but why dont the make it for the ps3 and the xbox360
not for the wii cause it wil be to hard to controll
and the grafic arent good enough
on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:08 pm 23. david
i know thad not anyone want it but why dont the make it for the ps3 and the xbox360
not for the wii cause it wil be to hard to controll
and the grafic arent good enough
on 24 Jun 2009 at 8:35 pm 24. #0|The Outsider
Everything so boring
everyone’s so fake
and everybody’s empty
and everything is so messed up
Pre-occupied without you
I cannot live at all
My whole world surrounds you
I stumble and I crawl
you could be my someone
you could be my scene
know that I’ll protect you from all of the obscene
wonder what you’re doing
imagine where you are
there’s oceans in between us but that’s not very far
on 05 Aug 2009 at 3:00 am 25. Quinn Holt
Kingdom Hearts the keyblade wars picture is fake it shows a red two on the side and I have a link that proves it:http://www.kingdomhearts3.net/frequently-asked-questions/