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

[Neofire]

Everything dies. And, this may very well be S/E's business plan for FFXI. They may not want to make a significant investment in a game unless there is a high chance of a significant return. They already pulled a large number of the team from FFXI. They may have moved some back. But, I wouldn't hitch my financial star on an aging game.

Exactly, and if ff11 hadn't been for the ps2 it would probably never made it to the one million mark to begin with.

[RAIST]

Would you not expect the most recent version of Windows XP to run on a machine that could run the initial release of Windows XP? I believe you would expect it to, because it is reasonable to have such an expectation. SImilarly it is reasonable to assume the latest version of FFXI will run on the same machine that could run the initial release of FFXI.

This comparison can be made with FFXI on PC as well -- should not a PC that could run the first release of FFXI be expected to run the current version of FFXI? I believe it should.

If you want to make comparisons with differing versions of Windows, then you'll have to bring FFXIV into the mix. FFXIV is to FFXI what Windows Vista or Windows 7 is to Windows 9x.

Was away for a while due to some RL needs, but in response to this--NO.

An old Pentium system with a 2MB vid card can run XP as a print server if you wanted it to--had a client that was doing this until the system died and then we switched to an old P2 system that was gathering dust (which is what I had at the time... with an 8MB Nvidia Vid card). So, yes, I had to upgrade my hardware so my operating environment would run the new game I wanted to play.

If you go look at the POL site, in order to run the newest releases of the game (from 2008 UC on) you are REQUIRED to have a DVD-ROM to install the game. If you happen to be running an older system that still doesn't have a DVD-ROM---guess what, you gotta fork out $25 or more for a new drive just to install it.

You missed the entire point of that post--hardware/software requirements eventually get superceded as newer versions of software are released. It's a fact of life that has been accepted by all but a small minority of this playerbase.

[NightDagger]

seriously?

WOW just can not believe I read that. I hope you get banned or at least a suspension for this.

100% reported

[Azaril]

i actually wish i could find a WoTG disc for my old ps2 so i can 2 box again >.> sense my pc took a dump, i been playin on xbox now :/ 2 boxin was fun and less stressfull to get some things done yourself, (thf/nin and a whm or rdm char on other acct) made it fun for me any, and was a good way to low man stuff with friends.

quick question tho. my 2nd acct has all xpacks etc..tied to it, even if my ps2 dont have WoTG installed could i still enter Abyssea areas on it?

[NightDagger]

i actually wish i could find a WoTG disc for my old ps2 so i can 2 box again >.> sense my pc took a dump, i been playin on xbox now :/ 2 boxin was fun and less stressfull to get some things done yourself, (thf/nin and a whm or rdm char on other acct) made it fun for me any, and was a good way to low man stuff with friends.

quick question tho. my 2nd acct has all xpacks etc..tied to it, even if my ps2 dont have WoTG installed could i still enter Abyssea areas on it?

I do not know that, but If I were to send you my WoTG discs for PS2 would that work for you? Hit me up on FFXIAH if so & I will help you NP

[Kailea_Nagisa]

people seem to forget htat FFXI was made for the PS2 in the first place, and was PORTED to the PC and 360.

As much as I would love to have an upgraded FFXI (not FFXIV to be honest) this game is a PS2 MMORPG, and will most likely stay that way.

[Camiie]

Dropping PS2 support will NOT lead to the PC/Xbox 360 game clients being enhanced/expanded/replaced. It will not lead to the production of a true PS3 version. All it will do is end PS2 support. That's it.

[NightDagger]

people seem to forget htat FFXI was made for the PS2 in the first place, and was PORTED to the PC and 360.

As much as I would love to have an upgraded FFXI (not FFXIV to be honest) this game is a PS2 MMORPG, and will most likely stay that way.

Nice to hear someone say it proper (as I have 100 times). The game was made for PS2 & then PC/360 were fortunate enough to get it.

A company can not just abandon the system that made them who they are in the MMORPG industry. This is the reason for FFXIV. Enhanced graphic, smoother game play, UI, everything. They just failed with it & have a lot of work to make it the game it will become.

[Yawn]

except that i couldnt pay 700 bucks for a pc/laptop.. now if you told me i could get a pc/laptop that could run ffxi for 100 bucks then sure Id get right on it lol

You can build a PC that will run FFXI for about 100-200 dollars. if you go to certain bargain sites like pricewatch, you could probably find an older PC that will suit your FFXI needs. Still, assembling a computer is relatively easy, and you can optimize your performance/dollar by putting one together yourself.

[Yarly]

Dropping PS2 support will NOT lead to the PC/Xbox 360 game clients being enhanced/expanded/replaced. It will not lead to the production of a true PS3 version. All it will do is end PS2 support. That's it.

No, we'll be able to auto translate more stuff!!!! omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!