Microsoft and Square Enix are telling conflicting stories regarding the release timing of the PS3 and X360 versions of Final Fantasy XIII according to Gameplayer. Writer Chris Stead has clarified his reasoning for why Final Fantasy XIII will not see the light of day until at least 2010 on Xbox 360 which includes the revelation.

"Now as to Microsoft's claims that the game will release simultaneously alongside the PS3 version in English territories, well, unless they know that the English PS3 version will be held up until the Xbox 360 version is ready – which would suck balls - then that contradicts what Square Enix told us directly."