PS2: Seekers of Adoulin

[Tickmeoff]

Did they even think about upgreading the PS2 Ver. to the PS3 fully? Nope didn't think so... My PS3 can play it just fine and I got lots of space left. It would be nice if they can do an update to play it in HD tho. Like I said before i'm not going to rebuy FFXI for my PC they want $60 for it + new PC parts no thanks. I'll just go and play something else maybe with no monthly fees aswell. (Thats one thing what I like about PS3 Online games.)

Why do you think you have to buy the game again? You realize you're only buying a registration code, right? You already have an account, all you need to do is install the game and log in with the same account info you are already using. The only thing you need to buy is the expansion pack when it comes out, which you would have to do on PS2 anyway.

You also clearly have a PC capable of running an internet browser and posting on a forum, and that probably requires twice as much power as an 11 year old MMO designed for a console. You have no excuse.

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

Like I said before i'm not going to rebuy FFXI for my PC they want $60 for it + new PC parts no thanks.

I too am pissed about the lack of Adoulinon PS2. However, "Ultimate Collection Seekters Edition" for PC (the entire game including Seekers of Adoulin) will have an MSRP of $39.99 (and can only go down; "Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition" is often currently available for as low as $5), and you will get exclusive perks you missed out on along the way, like the Destrier Beret (assuming the distribution got fixed...). Keep in mind that this is only $10 more than the expansion pack by itself.

As for what kind of new hardware you'd need for PC, that's what benchmarks are for:

http://www.playonline.com/ff11eu/dow...nchmark01.html

I don't know why this is only available from the EU site, but whatever. Run the benchmark, see where the score puts you, and then decide whether you need to /panic about upgrades.

But yeah, why they can't do a limited release, making the PS2 version only available for purchase from S-E's own online store, is beyond me. If Nintendo can sell stuff like Pokemon Box and Electroplankton that way, why not S-E?

[Mayoyama]

But yeah, why they can't do a limited release, making the PS2 version only available for purchase from S-E's own online store, is beyond me. If Nintendo can sell stuff like Pokemon Box and Electroplankton that way, why not S-E?

As its been stated many many times.. its not financially feasible for SE to continue PS2 disc distribution outside Japan... and even then Sony has announced the end of support for PS2 officially.. so even JP players on PS2 have their days numbered

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

As its been stated many many times.. its not financially feasible for SE to continue PS2 disc distribution outside Japan...

1.) Pure speculation.
2.) I'm not talking about putting it on store shelves. If they can get away with Tidal Talismans and soundtrack packs sold exclusively through their online store, why not an expansion pack?

and even then Sony has announced the end of support for PS2 officially

Link? After all, it's still listed here.

[Fusionx]

Link? After all, it's still listed here.

The googling is weak in this one.
http://gamerescape.com/2013/01/08/en...mes-to-a-halt/


Love that the same page you linked shows the PSP Go... you know that's been out of production for awhile now already?

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

The googling is weak in this one.
http://gamerescape.com/2013/01/08/en...mes-to-a-halt/

As opposed to reading comprehension? "Stop producing" is not the same as "stop supporting."

Love that the same page you linked shows the PSP Go... you know that's been out of production for awhile now already?

You know you can still buy games for it?

[Fusionx]

You know you can still buy games for it?

Yes, PSP games are still available on PSN... your point? PSP Go isn't the only product that can play PSP games digitally.

Re: support vs producing that was my bad. Naturally they'll support the system for a few years after production ceases, however, now that production has indeed stopped, you won't be seeing many more games releasing on the platform as companies will shy away from it.

SQUARE ENIX is in an interesting position and it's clear that the PS2 playerbase is decreasing quite a bit. They said they would always support PS2 players, but by not releasing a PS2 Adoulin disc it tells me that the next expansion that releases will probably be unavailable on PS2 at all.

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

They said they would always support PS2 players, but by not releasing a PS2 Adoulin disc it tells me that the next expansion that releases will probably be unavailable on PS2 at all.

That should be dealt with when that time comes. But this old "no export for you!" nonsense is a slap to the face that, if nothing else, discourages me from getting on this merry-go-round again when XIV is released for the PS3.

The coding will already be done, as can be seen by the PS2 version in Japan. The translation will already be done, as can be seen by PC and Xbox 360 versions in English. If they can scrape together the coin to repeatedly press out limited runs of soundtrack discs sold exclusively on their website, why can't they do the same with this disc?

Hell, it'd be an incentive to visit their online store to begin with, much moreso than random musical Mog House furnishings.

I've gotten PlayStation 2 (demo) game discs mailed to me for free in the past, it can't cost that much. This too can be packaged in a cardboard sleeve! I mean, if AOL can do it...

[Winrie]

I dont know why people whine about playstation 2 for ffxi anymore, seriously xboxs are moderately priced and a crap pc can run ffxi at good settings, upgrade and be done with it.

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

I dont know why people whine about playstation 2 for ffxi anymore, seriously xboxs are moderately priced and a crap pc can run ffxi at good settings, upgrade and be done with it.

Buy me one.