For those of us who still support the PS2 version of FFXI

[GERM]

Heck, you can just use the PS2 controller you've got now. They have $5 USB adapters that let you plug your PS2 controller into your PC. This stuff isn't hard guys.

Great idea but lets say someone doesn't own a computer (which is weird if they are on a forum discussing this) just going with the idea that basically if you bought it for PS2 you should beable to continue to play it on PS2 and having an easy way to reinstall it on a PS2

[cidbahamut]

We're operating under the assumption that this is the 21st century.

Though to be fair, I'd agree there ought to be a better way to reinstall than "drop several hundred dollars on out of print install discs".

[Krashport]

I've started playing FFXI on PS2 from US release Everything expires once in awhile for "Those" that are Complaining to SE for a product that they didn't make, (PlayStation2) which is Sony should Complain to: http://us.playstation.com/support/?s=ps2#ps2

Maybe if enough PS2 players, Complained to the right source you might get results. I'm pretty sure all SE can do for (PlayStation2) is in file form.

It's my opinion and I'm pretty sure a lot of other members as well, But "Sony" PlayStation 2 is holding FFXI back. It would be nice to live forever but its just not possible hope PS2 players don't get the boot but it does not look good at this stand point.

If SE and Sony merged I didn't get that memo... >.>;

[Lithian]

Just popping in to say I'm a supporter of PS2.

That is all.

[MrWigglles]

For 700 dollars you could probably get yourself a decent (or refurbished) gaming laptop. I know you said that's not an option but the only other thing I can think of is some sort of digital only version offered by SE for your PS2/PS3 hard drive.

*cough* 700!$
It's much cheaper to buy a Xbox 360 and the complete FFXI collection.

[MrWigglles]

You can get a laptop for 200$ that can run FFXI flawlessly. Head to Best Buy or, a computer store.

she wants him to have an i-3/i-5...power!.

[Yarly]

No, SE shouldn't drop PS2 support. All that would achieve is losing their entire PS2 player base.

No, the game isn't going to look any prettier (overnight or over time)
No, you aren't going to see an increase in FPS
No, DX9+ support won't happen
No, the UI won't change

Yes, your game will just be the same game it has been for the last 8 years, minus the PS2 users.

The most that anyone would get out of losing PS2 support is POSSIBLY a little bit more inventory space and the ability to autotranslate your key items and the new weaponskills.

Back on topic:

I've installed FFXI twice on my PS3 (using software backwards compatability) that includes all expansions up until WOTG. Never ran into a problem. I installed them using each individual installation disc, because I bought them as they came out.

Your disc is probably scratched or your PS2 laser is giving out. BOTH of my PS2 have faulty lasers now, even after adjusting the voltage and shiz. Good thing I use hdloader!

[Nattack]

i use my ps2 occasionally.

not for ffxi though. not since like... 2006

[RAIST]

@the user having trouble with the CoP install disk:

Is your PS2 modded? Then you could try ripping a copy of the original and booting it via modchip, or burn it with ESR patching and try bootin it via ESR app in avaialble in FreeMCBoot.

For that matter...wonder if the disk couldn't be copied over wtih WinHiip and then run from HDL as well... just a few rambling thoughts.

Raist

[Miera]

Unfortunately some people are not as well off as others, I know PS2 is holding FFXI back and if they were to Cut FFXI from Ps@ some might just quit anyway $200 could be a little too expensive to a player just to play one game.