FFXI Ultimate Collection: Abyssea Edition

[JackDaniels]

Um.. where is it?

[rog]

over there.

[Faustien]

You would think they would have posted something a few days ago saying what time it will be available today or at least promote on the news feed again.

[JackDaniels]

Maybe it's not sixteenthy enough yet.

[JackDaniels]

I don't like to say SE plays favorites but sometimes they do make it blatantly obvious. It's been out for the Japanese for a while. I could understand if it was box sales, but this is the interwebs. Meh :P

[Faustien]

Well they took down the old link to the previous collection down from the website, so something is going on at least.

[Aerir]

I don't like to say SE plays favorites but sometimes they do make it blatantly obvious. It's been out for the Japanese for a while. I could understand if it was box sales, but this is the interwebs. Meh :P

Do you have proof that it's been out for them?

[JackDaniels]

Do you have proof that it's been out for them?

http://www.finalfantasyxi.jp/

lol come on now.

[Faustien]

Maybe it's not sixteenthy enough yet. I guess, well it's 10 pm in japan so they've been sixteenthy longer XD, but still its a download not a box, they should've just set a timer to activate a link.

[JackDaniels]

I guess, well it's 10 pm in japan so they've been sixteenthy longer XD, but still its a download not a box, they should've just set a timer to activate a link.

Someone said on the zam forums that Steam normally changes their promos at 1PM EST.. so.. waiting game here we goooo!

[Aerir]

http://www.finalfantasyxi.jp/

lol come on now.

Ah. Wasn't on the store last I checked.

[mistmonster]

Someone said on the zam forums that Steam normally changes their promos at 1PM EST.. so.. waiting game here we goooo!

You have to buy it from Stream? btw I do see chocobo costumes out there so it is out somewhere. I want the actual expansion for my mule but the code for me, I hope that works

[Aerir]

You have to buy it from Stream? btw I do see chocobo costumes out there so it is out somewhere. I want the actual expansion for my mule but the code for me, I hope that works

Read a CR post a few weeks ago. http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/6384-Final-Fantasy-Vana-Diel-Collection-3!-%28Now-with-Epic-Items-%29?p=85648#post85648

Head piece is separate code. :)

[JackDaniels]

Probably, hopefully. Allthough I wouldn't be at all suprised if it didn't.

[mistmonster]

oh I guess amazon will have it. Thats better for me I never user Stream

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XI-Ultimate-Collection/dp/B004V9QC80/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1305543434&sr=8-37

[Faustien]

oh I guess amazon will have it. Thats better for me I never user Stream

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XI-Ultimate-Collection/dp/B004V9QC80/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1305543434&sr=8-37

Good to know, steam hates my IP

[Firesped]

It is available in both Europe and Japan at this time.
Europe: http://www.ff11europe.com/index_en.html
Japan: http://store.jp.square-enix.com/dl/ffxi-vc3/win

US site: still shows Ultimate Collection (non abyssea edition)

[Flash]

I have my credit card ready to purchase as well today. I can't wait to get my grubby lil' Tarutaru paws upon bulk-rate Abby! <(^_^)>

[JackDaniels]

SE really doesnt like NA lol.

[Rie]

I was gonna buy it but then I realized I don't have any jobs below 30 :(

[JackDaniels]

I was gonna buy it but then I realized I don't have any jobs below 30 :(

Might be time to get a life lol

[Aerir]

SE really doesnt like NA lol.

No, it's May 17th over here. Get over it.

[JackDaniels]

No, it's May 17th over here. Get over it.

The release date isn't the seventeenth. Nice attempt at trolling though :)

[Aerir]

The release date isn't the seventeenth. Nice attempt at trolling though :)

You're misunderstanding. You say favorites when its well past 16th of May here when over there it's barely afternoon?

That isn't trolling. Maybe you should use google and read a more clear understanding of the definition.

[TheLifetaker]

First post on this site. Just because that Ultimate collection banner is up does't necessarily mean that the game is available.
We had the exact same banner up in NA about 2am CT this morning. You cant even by the game from that banner page lol. I was interested in purchasing it to add Abyssea to a sub account. I haven't seen anyone in game with Reward item as well and shouted to see if anyone purchased it. It will probably be out later. We all know by now SE isnt quick to make announcements on issues. The only actual place that i saw that had it available is gamesplanet.com (EU site) but it has been available for purchase for like 6 days so makes me think that it was a pre-order type of deal. My conclusion is it will be available when they get it available. Not trying to rant or anything but if it was to be released on time.... There wouldve been partner sites (if its offered by them), ready to take our money with banners saying buy now.... yada yada yada.

[JackDaniels]

maybe they are trying to trick people into buying the old ultimate edition ~ kind of like a last hurrah for sales?

[Flash]

Is the digital DL out yet? :(

[JackDaniels]

Is the digital DL out yet? :(

newp

/lol10char

[Vivik]

You're misunderstanding. You say favorites when its well past 16th of May here when over there it's barely afternoon?

That isn't trolling. Maybe you should use google and read a more clear understanding of the definition.

You do realize Japan is ahead of us right? Not behind. It's the 17th there now.

[Rie]

You do realize Aerir is in Japan (or seemingly so) right?

[Krisan]

You do realize Japan is ahead of us right? Not behind. It's the 17th there now.
I saw it up on their website 12 hours ago. Presumably it was up even before that though I don't know for sure and won't presume to guess.. It's already noon here (well EST-wise) and it's still not up. (12 hours ago would have been noon there - roughly.)

Unless they're releasing this by Noon PDT (probably) we are behind schedule.

[Vivik]

You do realize Aerir is in Japan (or seemingly so) right?

Without prior knowledge how the hell would anyone know.

[Rie]

By reading the replies to this thread, it seemed kinda obvious to me from his/her posts. I don't know them, I just read what they posted.

[Vivik]

I saw it up on their website 12 hours ago. Presumably it was up even before that though I don't know for sure and won't presume to guess.. It's already noon here and it's still not up. (12 hours ago would have been noon there - roughly.)

I'm pretty sure SE has a contract with Steam. Since steam releases new content at 1pm, I'm willing to bet that's when it will get released.

[Krisan]

I'm pretty sure SE has a contract with Steam. Since steam releases new content at 1pm, I'm willing to bet that's when it will get released.
I expect it will be released Noon PDT, or.. yeah, it'll be on Steam. I'd honestly be really happy with it being on Steam.

[Rie]

Link to the thing with the thing (http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/whatsnew/FFXI_28_04_11_EN.pdf)

[JackDaniels]

does it matter if its amazon steam or d2d? the only difference is the product code

[Netheos]

I'm pretty sure SE has a contract with Steam. Since steam releases new content at 1pm, I'm willing to bet that's when it will get released.

Sorry, not really familiar STEAM anymore since the old CS days. Does STEAM put up a product page/release date like Amazon does? Or does it just pop when available? I only ask b/c...well there is no page for it. Thanks in advance!

[Vivik]

Sorry, not really familiar STEAM anymore since the old CS days. Does STEAM put up a product page/release date like Amazon does? Or does it just pop when available? I only ask b/c...well there is no page for it. Thanks in advance!
I'm not 100% sure how it will or if it will be advertized on the front page. Best bet is if it's not on the front page at 1pm east, do a search for it and see if it's available for DL then.

[JackDaniels]

Sorry, not really familiar STEAM anymore since the old CS days. Does STEAM put up a product page/release date like Amazon does? Or does it just pop when available? I only ask b/c...well there is no page for it. Thanks in advance!

you just answered ur own question

[RushLynx]

Well, there's something going on on Steam cuz in the past few minutes it would appear that they took down the page for the old collection... all that's left is the trailer for it... hopefully the new collection will pop up in its place momentarily...

[RushLynx]

yup... ^^; doesn't work yet but the page has just popped... :3

[Nuen]

I hate STEAM. I hope there are other options to obtain this.

[svengalis]

Is it download only? I just wanted the codes for that special hat.

[Krisan]

Is it download only? I just wanted the codes for that special hat.
Yes, it's download only.

[Catnipthief]

Is it download only? I just wanted the codes for that special hat.

You can apply the codes I imagine to a pre existing account if you only want the hat. Otherwise you'll have to deal with steam if it's a new account.

[Chronofantasy]

I was gonna buy it but then I realized I don't have any jobs below 30 :(

I know the feeling. I have all 20 jobs at 90 now. I don't think very many people have any job below lvl 30. I'll be getting this ultimate collection for my other account/character since its highest is a 69 pld without any abyssea expansion. So rather than paying $10 per abyssea expansion, I'd rather pay $20 for the entire thing and then I'll just give the hat to my other character too since it still has many jobs below lvl 30.

[RushLynx]

Now available on Amazon.com

[Krisan]

It's definitely going to be up on Steam. The trailer is displayed in their video ticker (but doesn't load) and.. yea, the old collection is 404'ing now.

[Catnipthief]

When you buy it from Amazon do you have to download it to get the key or does it appear on their site? as much as I would rather get it on steam if it's gonna take a little while for it to get put up I can just deal with amazon.

[Rie]

Steam Link (http://store.steampowered.com/app/39260/?snr=1_4_4__13)

[Krisan]

It'll probably be up on Steam within the hour. I imagine the release will be at Noon PDT.

[Deadvinta]

For Amazon purchasers: Codes are located in the Games & Software Library of your account.

Now where do I put this Destrier Beret code? XD

[Catnipthief]

Ah i'll just get it on amazon then :)

[Ordain]

It's up on Direct2drive I just want it on steam.

[Deadvinta]

WARNING: You can only give the Destrier Beret to ONE character on your account!

[Ordain]

Oh that totally sucks.

[Deadvinta]

Oh that totally sucks.

Maybe they can be sent between characters.

[Catnipthief]

WARNING: You can only give the Destrier Beret to ONE character on your account!

That better be a bug.... otherwise that's just lame

Where do I go to put in the code? I've forgot lol, searching around.

[Deadvinta]

That better be a bug.... otherwise that's just lame

Where do I go to put in the code? I've forgot lol, searching around.

Reward Code Registration, on the option above Content IDs.

[Rie]

So, the costume is an egg o.o

nvm, turns you into an egg first, then a chocobo when you cancel egg status!

[Catnipthief]

Reward Code Registration, on the option above Content IDs.

Cool thanks :) And yeah I see what you mean, you have to choose what character gets it... lame :/ but at least I can use it for a few jobs :3 better then having to deal with other stuff lol.

[Reefergod]

excuse me...where does one put in the abyssea code to download all 3? thanks in advance...

[Catnipthief]

So I registered it, picked catnipthief to get it ... now where do I get it?

[Joslyn]

So I registered it, picked catnipthief to get it ... now where do I get it?

I think from the Festive Moogle like the one in Bastok Port

[Reefergod]

if anyone needs to register abyssea just enter the code for Heroes of Abyssea then it will ask you to do all 3

[Catnipthief]

I think from the Festive Moogle like the one in Bastok Port


Cool got it, I completely forgot about those moogles as I've never really have had a use for them till now.

[Duzell]

WARNING: You can only give the Destrier Beret to ONE character on your account!

This is BS since im sure 80% of the people buying this already own the game and just want the hat, 18% want the hat and abyssea expansions and maybe 2% at most are new adaptors. They better make the hat sharable among all your characters because theres no way im buying 4-5 copies of a game i already own just to have a hat for all my characters.

[Joslyn]

if anyone needs to register abyssea just enter the code for Heroes of Abyssea then it will ask you to do all 3

So is the code used to register just one code or is it seperate codes for the aby expansions?

[Netheos]

WARNING: You can only give the Destrier Beret to ONE character on your account!

Keep in mind that SE stated that in further updates, a function will be implemented that will allow users to "Transfer" Rare/EX items within account. I would imagine that this is one of those items. I am sure there will also be rules that state that items such as Novi. Band will not be able to be transferred.

[Duzell]

Keep in mind that SE stated that in further updates, a function will be implemented that will allow users to "Transfer" Rare/EX items within account. I would imagine that this is one of those items. I am sure there will also be rules that state that items such as Novi. Band will not be able to be transferred.

This is already implemented...

[Raksha]

If I have a EU account, do I have to buy a EU version of this to get a EU code? Reason i'm asking is because amazon.co.uk doesnt have it available yet.

[Netheos]

This is already implemented...

Great! I was unsure if it was or not. Sorry to re-up that then. Has anyone tried to transfer this item between characters on account yet? Would be nice to get some confirmation as to whether or not it can be transferred.

[JackDaniels]

Am i the only one that doesnt know how to get the new hat after putting the promo code in?

[Netheos]

If I have a EU account, do I have to buy a EU version of this to get a EU code? Reason i'm asking is because amazon.co.uk doesnt have it available yet.

Try going through STEAM or D2D just to be safe.

[Netheos]

Am i the only one that doesnt know how to get the new hat after putting the promo code in?

Festive Moogle in the major cities Jack.

[JackDaniels]

derp lol thx

[Duzell]

Great! I was unsure if it was or not. Sorry to re-up that then. Has anyone tried to transfer this item between characters on account yet? Would be nice to get some confirmation as to whether or not it can be transferred.

Non-transferable, i started a special [dev1002] thread about it, please support the request to make it sendable there.

[JackDaniels]

Err sorry where is the bastok moogle

[Netheos]

Err sorry where is the bastok moogle

Port Bastok

[Netheos]

Non-transferable, i started a special [dev1002] thread about it, please support the request to make it sendable there.

Going there now!

[Joslyn]

so there will be no hard copy of this collection its only downloadable?

[Duzell]

so there will be no hard copy of this collection its only downloadable?

download onry, PC onry. Sorry PS2 and 360 players.

[Netheos]

so there will be no hard copy of this collection its only downloadable?

Correct. And only available for PC as well.

[Joslyn]

Correct. And only available for PC as well.

Well that blows, not cause its only pc but cause I HATE STEAM

[Duzell]

Well that blows, not cause its only pc but cause I HATE STEAM

available on Amazon as well

[Joslyn]

available on Amazon as well

I know but I refuse to do a digital download I have WAY to many problems with them

[Flash]

Ok I just purchased on steam. Where are my activation codes?

[Raksha]

Try going through STEAM or D2D just to be safe.

Is the d2d version a EU code? otherwise i'll run into the same problem. Everytime I buy a NA code it gives me an error.

[Flash]

Ok I just purchased on steam. Where are my activation codes?

Nevermind... I just found them. <(x_x)>

[bungiefan]

I know but I refuse to do a digital download I have WAY to many problems with them

If you have a Collection with WotG, you don't need the downloaded data, you only need the registration codes, which are easily accessible from any of the distribution services.

Since you need a web browser to do the download, they only make it for PC, but the codes can be used on Xbox 360 or PS2. As the console versions are out of print, they're not expecting new players on consoles, so again it's only for PC to download.

[Joslyn]

If you have a Collection with WotG, you don't need the downloaded data, you only need the registration codes, which are easily accessible from any of the distribution services.

Since you need a web browser to do the download, they only make it for PC, but the codes can be used on Xbox 360 or PS2. As the console versions are out of print, they're not expecting new players on consoles, so again it's only for PC to download.

Well thats good, thank you for the info, Its not that I think downloading is bad just that I'm the type of person that like to have a hard copy of the game just in-case I don't have internet access or the games gets corrupted

[Zygil]

Flash where you found it in Steam i been looking for it and I dont find it can you put the link?

[Deadvinta]

Steam purchasers, where did you find your Destrier Beret code? My friend can't find his.

[JackDaniels]

Steam purchasers, where did you find your Destrier Beret code? My friend can't find his.

ugh i bought mine originally on d2d but it wouldnt let me have a second copy for my bf so i went to steam, i spent about a good 20 mins avoiding downloading the steam downloader but you have nooo choice in that matter, you HAVE to install steam to see the code, im never using steam again.

[Deadvinta]

ugh i bought mine originally on d2d but it wouldnt let me have a second copy for my bf so i went to steam, i spent about a good 20 mins avoiding downloading the steam downloader but you have nooo choice in that matter, you HAVE to install steam to see the code, im never using steam again.

Well of course. We both have the steam program, we play a whole bunch of their games. We just can't find the Destrier code, found the expansion code no problem.

[JackDaniels]

the destrier code should be right under the game code. on the right of the downloader theres a link that says code or has 'code' in it.

[Raksha]

Has anyone gotten an EU version of this yet? Amazon.co.uk and direct2drive.co.uk both don't have the game for sale.

Is there a European version of steam?

before anyone asks, using an NA code on an EU account only results in an error, I had to buy a EU import of WotG for the code and a NA version to install the files on my system

EDIT: I think I found it on steam but steam isn't taking my credit card, says there's some kind of internal error. I hate steam anyway so hopefully someone will come up with a better solution

[Chu]

I tried to download the EU version off of Steam as well and also got a credit card error. The other two regions have download links on the main POL website now, but EU's only leads to the "Coming soon!" page.

What the bums x2.

[svengalis]

Is there a way to get the helm without me redownloading the game?

[bungiefan]

Well thats good, thank you for the info, Its not that I think downloading is bad just that I'm the type of person that like to have a hard copy of the game just in-case I don't have internet access or the games gets corrupted

So burn the downloaded copy to a DVD yourself to make a hard copy. It's not like you can't back up the data after you have downloaded it. Steam even breaks the backup into CD or DVD sized files for you if you tell it to, so you can back up the install. Heck, I convert my install discs to ISOs and store them on my external hard drives so I don't have to dig through a huge binder of them every time a game needs installation or needs the disc to run. I just mount the ISO with DaemonTools.

You're limiting yourself in unreasonable ways considering the technology available to you. Also, even if you had a hard copy, FFXI isn't installable on consoles without internet access. PC version is, but then you can't update, so you might as well back up your installation folder to an external drive also.

[Raksha]

so it's now May 17th and still no EU version /sigh.

[Netheos]

so it's now May 17th and still no EU version /sigh.

UK Version is available on Steam, confirmed this AM in linkshell.

[Raksha]

UK Version is available on Steam, confirmed this AM in linkshell.

Yeah it said it was available yesterday but steam wouldn't take my credit card, i'll try again though. Wish it was on amazon cause steam blows.

[Raksha]

Yeah it said it was available yesterday but steam wouldn't take my credit card, i'll try again though. Wish it was on amazon cause steam blows.

Yeah steam still isnt taking my credit card/paypal. /sigh

[Gojo]

OK, so I have my codes. I just need to know where to input them. I am on 360 and I know this works my cousin did it on his and now I cant figure out where to redeem them. I spent 3 days on the phone with PoL just to get my damn account back and now this. Irritated is an understatement .... please help me and thank you in advance

[wish12oz]

OK, so I have my codes. I just need to know where to input them. I am on 360 and I know this works my cousin did it on his and now I cant figure out where to redeem them. I spent 3 days on the phone with PoL just to get my damn account back and now this. Irritated is an understatement .... please help me and thank you in advance

If you look at the top right corner of this page, there's some text that reads "Access the Official Site!" click that. After you click that, on the new page in the top right corner will be a red box that says "Square Enix Account Management System" click that next. Now you need to create an SE account/Log in, etc, and you enter codes in there under "Services and Options" > "select service" > "FFXI"