Sooo SE actually wants to know the numbers of PS2 users eh?

[Mayoyama]

I just logged into POL, went to press 'play' and another dialog box popped up asking what platforms I play XI on... interesting lol

Could it be that SE finally wants to see what damage they would take if they dropped PS2? lol

[Insaniac]

At first I was like 0.0 but then I was like ^_^

[Rayik]

It's dirt-cheap to upgrade from a PS2 to any other platform this game supports. If PS2 limitations are really holding the game back from continuing, then yes, something needs to be done. I play on 360, and if I found out that new content came to a halt because of my console of choice, I would upgrade to something else so the game can keep going.

This is not a new concept. How many of us "upgraded" from a NES to a SNES(SNES to 64, 64 to Gamecube, Gamecube to Wii, etc) to get the new Mario, Zelda, Metroid, or even FF titles? How many went from PS1 to PS2 in the first place? Times change, platforms upgrade, it's how it is. Been like this since the late 70's-early 80's.

[SpankWustler]

I have a tiny bluebird of happiness within my heart.

I fully expect a horrifying high number of Japanese PS2 users to appear, and for that bluebird of happiness to drop dead and rot atop my diaphragm.

[DebbieGibson]

Yeah except I'm going to lie on all of my accounts and pick PS2 just in case they're checking to see if they should ban me.

[Bubeeky]

I have a tiny bluebird of happiness within my heart.

I fully expect a horrifying high number of Japanese PS2 users to appear, and for that bluebird of happiness to drop dead and rot atop my diaphragm.

That imagery is just awesome lol

[Rayik]

I have a tiny bluebird of happiness within my heart.

I fully expect a horrifying high number of Japanese PS2 users to appear, and for that bluebird of happiness to drop dead and rot atop my diaphragm.

The obsession over PS2's literally scares me. I work at an Anime convention, and seeing the fervor in japanese culture fans(all nationalities) is insane.

It's over, it's obsolete. Enjoy it in your own time, but not while it's holding a Massively Multi-player game back. I love my NES, but it's not getting in the way of an on-going, progressing game that other people play.

[Frost]

This brings up an interesting point. SE can't differentiate between clients on their end?
I may be a bit critical lately on SE, but that strikes me as a little odd.

[Nianny]

First of all... Mayooo!
Second, I was a bit surprised myself when I logged in and was asked to answer the survey. This leaves me curious about what's to come.

[Airget]

Yeah except I'm going to lie on all of my accounts and pick PS2 just in case they're checking to see if they should ban me.

The fact you made this post already leaves you open to be banned since you are suggesting that you play XI on the same computer. You are better off being honest about which platform you are playing on since if you don't you are just skewing the survey to be inaccurate. It's not like you have to answer the question for all your accounts, since you are just one person answer it once for pc then leave the rest unanswered.

as for current pricing on ps3/360 one would think now is the perfect time for a console change, perhaps if SE is really willing to reviatalize this game and add a new expansion pack they'll offer an incentive to buy a new console and play it on a different system. From a $210-320 investement for a new system now, it seems like this is the perfect time to switch over, of course if you wait it is very possible the price will continue to drop.

But ya, hopefully we'll get some good news in a week or two I"m curious as to what kind of news this survey will lead to. Heck XIV a game that's been free for a year would earn them about 180 a head. <_< If they were willing to take that investment into giving discounts for users of ps2 to switch over to a new console they would then at least have the possibility to allowing XI to continue it's life without having to be held back from the size of the ps2 hard drive and it's system.