Sakaguchi discusses Final Fantasy IX, X, XI
Posted by @ 11:11 AM, EST
GIA slapped up Famitsu’s (Japanese mag) interview with Square's Hironobu Sakaguchi, discussing the future of Final Fantasy and the international PlayOnline network.
Here’s a slice:

Hamamura: Machines to support [PlayOnline] will be the PS2 and the PC, right? Does this then mean that one will also be able to play FFXI on the PC?

Sakaguchi: Yes. Since the graphical data can be converted, the basic parts of the program along with the format of the music which is only slightly different. It's just a matter of converting each element for the PC. Therefore, there shouldn't be a problem to do it, right? The PS2 and PC versions will both be released at the same time, as will the US and Japanese versions.

Hamamura: Also, you were saying that it would also be playable in arcades?

Sakaguchi: Fundamentally, the game's subdata will be located on the server, so you will be able to play it anywhere. For example, you play it at home on your PS2, then when you go to work, you could continue on your PC.


Hamamura: In order to connect to the net, a PC-card like modem for the PS2 will be necessary, right? Where will that kind of modem become available from?

Sakaguchi: It doesn't really matter if we release it, or the people at SCE do. Technically it wont be a problem, its just a matter of connecting the modem to the PS2 and then connecting the modem to the telephone cable. Even connecting a mobile phone shouldn't be a problem, although probably another type of modem will be necessary, but basically you will be able to even connect it to your cable TV or even satellite receiver.
Full interview