'Final Fantasy XIII' Stretches Out Onto 3 Discs

"Final Fantasy XIII" just one-upped the two-disc "Mass Effect 2" set with its finalized three-disc package for the Xbox 360. The 50-60-hour game surprised a lot of gamers when Square Enix first announced that it would be available on both the PS3 and 360, but the revelation that the one-disc Blu-ray title will need a few more data-holding vessels on Microsoft's console should not shock anyone in the slightest.

Unnamed sources at Square Enix USA confirmed that "FFXIII" will take up three discs, according to Kotaku, though early leaks via Gamefly's listing for the game and un-finalized predictions from Square Enix implied that three would be the magic number.

Everyone knows that the Blu-ray format can handle more data than the 360's discs, so grumbling should be kept to a minimum for anyone disgruntled about having to eject and reload mid-game on their Xbox. Such small sacrifices need to be made if you want to enjoy quality that is comparable with your PS3-owning neighbors who get to play through "FFXIII" without interruption. And by the way, no one should play through a 50-60-hour game without interruption, One good nap will prevent you from going crazy, and your gaming experience will be better because of it.

Were you expecting to see "FFXIII" take up three discs on the 360? Which version of the game do you plan on picking up? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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