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[Hex]

I quite agree. If Sony wants Shenmue 3 to succeed they should make an Xbox version themselves. Just think of the potential sales.

I really hope people drop the port begging sooner or later.
A) Sony want something for their investment, this game coming for the PS4 as the only console is great for them. Get over it.

B) Doing another console would INCREASE the production cost. And while people may want to believe that there would be hordes of people that are sitting waiting on an Xbox one version history of niche game sales says that the return most likely would not be worth the effort.

 

[Fisty]

That's so bizarre, if Sony wanted a more realized Shenmue 3 they would've made it exclusive. Funding a competitor's port is one of the most anti-competitive things you could pull off - I mean, it makes as much a sense as why MS would fund a Rise of the TR port for the PS4 to "achieve more success".

Im pretty sure it was a joke about all the port begging going on

 

[Fox Mulder]

Will probably pledge now even though I don't own a ps4. Feels better to get a physical item even if it goes on a shelf.

 

[danwarb]

I really hope people drop the port begging sooner or later.
A) Sony want something for their investment, this game coming for the PS4 as the only console is great for them. Get over it.

B) Doing another console would INCREASE the production cost. And while people may want to believe that there would be hordes of people that are sitting waiting on an Xbox one version history of niche game sales says that the return most likely would not be worth the effort.

It's UE4. It'd most likely be worth the not so huge effort. There is no exclusivity either. Otherwise why leave the question open, they even hint at the posibitity.

Sony didn't buy this. That's why it's on KS. They helped with hype and the PS4 port. If mS want it though, they should do the same. That would be great.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

Keep the pledges coming guys!

 

[Dremark]

I told you so. Retail exclusivity would have been a really stupid idea.

To be fair waiting this long to offer physical was pretty stupid too. Regardless I'm getting what I want and can support the game's production so I'm happy.

 

[Dremark]

I quite agree. If Sony wants Shenmue 3 to succeed they should make an Xbox version themselves. Just think of the potential sales.

Maybe Peter Moore can go back to Microsoft, secure it as an Xbox exclusive again and get the PS4 version cancelled.

 

[Darknight]

Yea I dont get the port begging. I feel everyone had an opportunity to fund or help fund this game and its seems Sony was the only one out of the 2 potential guys to do it.

So thank MS for there being no Shenmue 3 on xbone? Like MS had some good vibes with SEGA to start. They should of been like "yo, we hear long time fans want this done, lets do this".

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On topic, Physical PS4 copy means im gonna back this thing before its over. Gonna match what I gave on Bloodstained. $100+

 

[Americanmushroom]

GAF I trust you. I never played any Shenmue and I backed this for 60 bucks.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

GAF I trust you. I never played any Shenmue and I backed this for 60 bucks.

 

[Erevador]

GAF I trust you. I never played any Shenmue and I backed this for 60 bucks.

There is nothing else like it. Shenmue is one of a kind.

Suzuki has tunnel vision, he makes his games his way. You're in for a treat.

 

[Cave Johnson]

Im pretty sure it was a joke about all the port begging going on

I swear we need a sarcasm tag here in GAF. It's quite difficult to tell which are legit statements.

 

[PrinceKee]

I've never pledged on kick starter before and this will be my first one since Shenmue is my favorite game of all time. I have just one question. When do they take the money you pledge?

 

[Erevador]

I've never pledged on kick starter before and this will be my first one since Shenmue is my favorite game of all time. I have just one question. When do they take the money you pledge?

Not until the campaign ends.

Also, welcome to the club! What a great Kickstarter to start with.

 

[Augemitbutter]

Maybe Peter Moore can go back to Microsoft, secure it as an Xbox exclusive again and get the PS4 version cancelled.

hah. that guy won't ruin shenmue and panzer dragoon this time.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Like often said, Sony won't fully fund a game, that is not exclusive to their system and, if microsoft had interest and I heard Phil Spencer talk about it, they could've revived the franchise.

Please stop with the port begging.

 

[Jachaos]

GAF I trust you. I never played any Shenmue and I backed this for 60 bucks.

I trusted GAF on Persona 4 Golden, Sleeping Dogs, Transistor and more. I haven't been disappointed yet. If it turns out this was the time I disagreed with the consensus, then oh well. There's been enough gems so far that I'm willing to pledge 60$. Especially considering I do know of everything Shenmue brought, it's been the subject of talks about the history of video games and its evolution. I know of the impact and from everything I've gathered it's the type of game I'd love, especially the first one where everything was in a smaller town and you knew everyone.

 

[DAREALGUMMY]

Nah. More is better. Maybe they can get MS to help out with an Xbox port, like Sony are for PS4

There are some Xboxes in the UK and US at least. Shenmue did well in the UK.

I don't see how this would be anything but beneficial to Shenmue fans. People are strapped for cash as is for the Kickstarter sometimes and if Yu could somehow get MS to put in for at least to port it, I think it would be huge. I don't think they could get it done before the KS is over but if Paypal becomes an option for when it ends, a XB1 port would bring in so much more funds.

 

[Withnail]

Nah. More is better. Maybe they can get MS to help out with an Xbox port, like Sony are for PS4

There are some Xboxes in the UK and US at least. Shenmue did well in the UK.

It's a self-published indie, it can come to Xbox and probably will, but the Sony deal will ensure at least 6 months exclusivity.

The Kickstarter aspect seems to be throwing people but it's really no different to other self-published indies that Sony has worked with, e.g. No Man's Sky.

 

[Erevador]

I trusted GAF on Persona 4 Golden, Sleeping Dogs, Transistor and more. I haven't been disappointed yet. If it turns out this was the time I disagreed with the consensus, then oh well. There's been enough gems so far that I'm willing to pledge 60$. Especially considering I do know of everything Shenmue brought, it's been the subject of talks about the history of video games and its evolution. I know of the impact and from everything I've gathered it's the type of game I'd love, especially the first one where everything was in a smaller town and you knew everyone.

Trusted GAF on Sleeping Dogs, Life is Strange, and Demon's Souls. Some of the best game decisions I ever made.

Also, Yu Suzuki also made these games:

In addition to this greatness:

 

[IXI FalcoN]

Welp, I'm in. Never played either Shenmue, but damn it I'm in.

 

[Erevador]

Welp, I'm in. Never played either Shenmue, but damn it I'm in.

 

[Guenther]

Finally! Now I´m in.

Shenmue 1 + 2 are one of the best games I´ve ever played in my lifetime, and I´m playing for about 30 years.

 

[Dremark]

hah. that guy won't ruin shenmue and panzer dragoon this time.

I'm honestly surprised he didn't do a run in during the E3 presentation with a Steel Chair, floor all the Sony reps and take Shenmue 3. He could have flashed a Microsoft tatoo afterward showing he was defecting back, or even made the game an Origin exclusive.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

Will the physical copy be a us one ? Or EU if you are in Europe ?

 

[NolbertoS]

With all these options Yu Suzuki throwing in, why doesn't he have another of "For $50 extra, you also get a Shenmue 1 + 2 HD" for your PS4. I would gladly buy thr physical CE edition pf Shenmue 3

 

[Erevador]

With all these options Yu Suzuki throwing in, why doesn't he have another of "For $50 extra, you also get a Shenmue 1 + 2 HD" for your PS4. I would gladly buy thr physical CE edition pf Shenmue 3

I'm sure he'd love to. He wants Shenmue HD to happen, but SEGA owns the original games and hasn't done it. He's doing what he can.

Once the Kickstarter for 3 is done and big interest is demonstrated, the next step for fans is to let Sega know much we want HD remasters.

They may already be on it since the Kickstarter has been such big news.

 

[KTallguy]

DO IT SEGA! I know you're watching this thread

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

It’s fantastic to see a lot of people actually keeping their word and jumping on the PS4 physical version like they said they would.

 

[zorlaczerohero]

GAF I trust you. I never played any Shenmue and I backed this for 60 bucks.

Worth every penny! I just upped mine to $60 after this news. If it comes up in the $100 physical bracket at some point I may switch again.

Shenmue is just a Zen experience. You lose yourself for hours doing seemingly mundane actions. Played both on Dreamcast and then again played 2 on Xbox. Loved every minute. You won't be disappointed.

Will the physical copy be a us one ? Or EU if you are in Europe ?

Doesn't matter, PS4 is region free.

 

[Dremark]

It’s fantastic to see a lot of people actually keeping their word and jumping on the PS4 physical version like they said they would.

I would have already out my pledge in but Kickstarter's mobile page is complete trash.

 

[Max_Po]

When I pledged 60..that time only pc version was listed. CAN I switch to ps4 version?

 

[outunderthestars]

GAF I trust you. I never played any Shenmue and I backed this for 60 bucks.

Wow. Really interested to see what you think when the game eventually comes out.


Looks like the campaign will end with roughly 50,000 backers. I wonder how much audience is left to buy the game when it goes on sale?

 

[MaxiLive]

Will the physical copy be a us one ? Or EU if you are in Europe ?

I'm guessing it will be for your region. I can't see why they would send you an American copy if you lived in the UK etc.

When I pledged 60..that time only pc version was listed. CAN I switch to ps4 version?

Nope!

Backers who have pledged for a PC Physical Copy will not need to adjust their rewards if they would prefer a PS4 Physical Copy instead.

 

[Dremark]

I'm guessing it will be for your region. I can't see why they would send you an American copy if you lived in the UK etc.

It's a PS4 game though so it shouldn't really make a difference anyway though.

 

[Backflip]

When I pledged 60..that time only pc version was listed. CAN I switch to ps4 version?

Yes you can. Everybody who paid at least 60$ will get to pick the version they want once the Kickstarter is over.

 

[Blunoise]

man for all the new players jumping in the shenmue universe, i truly hope an HD collection is released just for you guys so that you can experience the love we fellow vets have for this series

 

[s74rshaped]

Been waiting for a physical ps4 version. Backed!

 

[djjinx2]

First thing I have backed
Finished the second game but not the first, hope they do a re-release!

 

[master15]

Also, Yu Suzuki also made these games:

Amazing images. I spent so much time playing darts and Hang-on in the arcades.

 

[Erevador]

Been waiting for a physical ps4 version. Backed!

Welcome to the party!

First thing I have backed
Finished the second game but not the first, hope they do a re-release!

First game is a real treat. Such a unique experience. Such a sense of place and atmosphere, and a specific time of life.

 

[Americanmushroom]

Wow. Really interested to see what you think when the game eventually comes out.

Thanks, I'm sure I'll have a blast

 

[Benzychenz]

Makes it more tempting but I can't really justify it not having played the first two.

They really need to make a HD collection of them :\

A little recap in 3 does not cut it for me, I either want to play through all three or none.

 

[DAREALGUMMY]

When I pledged 60..that time only pc version was listed. CAN I switch to ps4 version?

They say on the Kickstarter that you will be sent a survey and you can select the PS4 version even if you backed for the PC version originally so you'll be fine.

Makes it more tempting but I can't really justify it not having played the first two.

They really need to make a HD collection of them :

A little recap in 3 does not cut it for me, I either want to play through all three or none.

Unfortunately, it's not their choice. It's all up to Sega sadly. Yu said he would talk to them about it so hopefully with how well the Kickstarter is doing, Sega realizes how much fans do want these.

 

[flipswitch]

Makes it more tempting but I can't really justify it not having played the first two.

They really need to make a HD collection of them :\

A little recap in 3 does not cut it for me, I either want to play through all three or none.

Even if the recaps aren't enough, you could watch a walkthrough on YT.

 

[Americanmushroom]

When I pledged 60..that time only pc version was listed. CAN I switch to ps4 version?

Just go on kickstarter and click on 'manage' to change it

 

[Izuna]

This is the most contradictory post ever.

Well... I just wished that it was handled better from the beginning. I feel a little sick about how it was.

 

[Bioshocker]

Good news indeed. I raised my pledge from $185 to $250. Nice to see the campaign get a boost.

 

[Benzychenz]

Unfortunately, it's not their choice. It's all up to Sega sadly. Yu said he would talk to them about it so hopefully with how well the Kickstarter is doing, Sega realizes how much fans do want these.

Yeah I realise it's all on Sega but unfortunately I'm not going to back this if I feel I can't even play it.

Even if the recaps aren't enough, you could watch a walkthrough on YT.

That's even worse. I want to play them myself and not just spoil everything.

 

[John Bender]

Yep... and now 9 friends of mine backed Shenmue 3.
See how easy it is