E3 2008: Jack Tretton says MGS4 'impossible' on Xbox 360 due to Blu-ray

[ahmadka]

Those of you wondering if Konami's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be jumping on the same cross-platform bandwagon as Final Fantasy 13, have no fear - the answer is a solid and resounding "no". Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), mentioned that it would be "impossible" for other consoles to handle MGS4's technical demands.

Tretton further explained that the PlayStation 3's Blu-ray features contributed to a large part of what sets the console apart from others. Speaking to the assembled press at the platform holder's conference at the E3 event, he was quoted having said this:

PS3 offers an experience for both gamers and developers no other console can match. Metal Gear Solid is not only exclusive on PS3 – it’s only possible on PS3, thanks in part to Blu-ray.

He also attributed the success of the Blu-ray format with the PS3 and mentioned that Blu-ray is now "poised to return the favor". However, this statement doesn't necessarily squash the previous rumors that the Metal Gear Solid series may still get an appearance on the Xbox Live Arcade service. We'll be sure keep our eyes open for new updates as we get them.

Although I dont say that this is 100% confirmed, but even just this news puts a smile on my face....

[Shyber]

I remember some big executive once saying that he'll be beheaded before RE4 goes multiplatform. The guy still walks with a head these days. Point is, I don't buy these guy's words.

In all honesty, I actually want more people to play MGS4. Erh......well, I better not start on MGS4 again, right? :P

[DaGamer]

Yeah mate dont, cause the more I hear MGS4 the more i wanna go back and play it... i wanna wait atleast a month before i play it for the 4th time .

[08lly]

*grins wickedly* We'll see about that, Jackie boy

[CerebralTiger]

The fact that Tretton is saying this pretty much guarantees that he has a solid exclusivity deal with Konami in place....plus, it'd have to undergo several changes before it could run on the Xbox 360

[w00t]

what about the bluray addon on 360?

[hasanJ]

what about the bluray addon on 360?

Hows about the game coming on Many DVD DL and then installs on the upcoming 60GB Version
W8 iz their even a shred of proof that MGS4 iz coming on the 360
bcoz if it does then PS3 will literally be dead (this aint fanboyism)

[w00t]

Well their is no proof as of now. Rumors are just by the fantasized fans of mircosoft.

[ahmadka]

^ personally, I think the only thing causing these rumours is FF XIII going rogue ..! Nothing else...

[08lly]

Yup, that's pretty much what I've based my view on.