Questions regarding Stormblood Pre-orders or Collector's Edition

Yeah... $200 is a bit much.

Will the CE versions be available for pre-order through amazon? And if I pre-order from amazon will I be eligible for early access? I'm kinda interested in the 20% discount from amazon prime, so if they'll have digital CE there as well as early access I might buy from amazon.

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Originally Posted by aleph_null

Will the CE versions be available for pre-order through amazon? And if I pre-order from amazon will I be eligible for early access? I'm kinda interested in the 20% discount from amazon prime, so if they'll have digital CE there as well as early access I might buy from amazon.

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Physical CE's are SE store only.

I meant the digital CE, sorry if I wasn't clear.

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Originally Posted by aleph_null

I meant the digital CE, sorry if I wasn't clear.

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Doesnt appear so. as of yet anyway.

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Originally Posted by aleph_null

I meant the digital CE, sorry if I wasn't clear.

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Unlikely, did amazon or best buy or any of those places have a CE version for HW?

Any word on a Benckmark? With the new system requirements it's a given that a benchmark needs to be released.

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Originally Posted by aleph_null

Will the CE versions be available for pre-order through amazon? And if I pre-order from amazon will I be eligible for early access? I'm kinda interested in the 20% discount from amazon prime, so if they'll have digital CE there as well as early access I might buy from amazon.

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It doesn't look like amazon is offering a discount at all for the digital download, just the physical edition. Unless that changes, you'd be paying the same price but paying amazon instead.

Really wish I could get the physical CE without the statue. Regardless, it is so NOT worth $200... kind of full of yourselves trying to charge that much for a CE for a video game.

I wonder, is the next CE going to be $250? Or $300?

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Originally Posted by EU_Community_Team

[EU][ANZ] The Stormblood pre-order page is now live!

You can use the link below to go to your local European Square Enix Online Store.
If you reside in ANZ, the same link will work for you as well.

http://sqex.to/mdk

We've also amended the first post on this thread to include a link to the Stormblood pre-order page.

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This appears only to be the Digitial Download Pages for the release so I'm assuming it's still going to be another supplier that deals with the Physical Collector's Edition?

Also none of the Banners for the Australia Website work correctly, they link directly back to the home page instead of the Pre-Order pages.

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Originally Posted by Naunet

Really wish I could get the physical CE without the statue. Regardless, it is so NOT worth $200... kind of full of yourselves trying to charge that much for a CE for a video game.

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Sadly there seems to be plenty of people that will drop money on it regardless of what it cost and SE knows this, so they will keep raising the price on stuff as long as people keep buying it. Watch it be like $250 when 5.0 launches.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

Sadly there seems to be plenty of people that will drop money on it regardless of what it cost and SE knows this, so they will keep raising the price on stuff as long as people keep buying it. Watch it be like $250 when 5.0 launches.

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You're unfortunately probably right.

My limit was the cost for the ARR CE. Even that was a pretty big disappointment, as I thought we were going to get an actual soundtrack - instead we got a CD with 6 total songs. Six. It's a little sad that my one refusal just means I don't get to enjoy the things I want (I love artbooks and I'm a sucker for cloth maps of fantasy worlds), because SE surely won't notice my purchasing the digital instead of the physical one, but... at least I can feel principled I guess.

So when does gamestop get the PC version of Stormblood for Preorder? lol..all they have on their site is PS4 (no I do not mean collectors edition)

Is there any way to get the digital collectors edition on amazon? Or would my best bet be to preorder stormblood on amazon and then upgrade to collectors at release?

Aww cute, people complaining about a 200 dollar price.

I'm sitting here and my digital download is - after conversion from AUD to NZD is 83.70c. We don't even have the option of the physical edition or the ability to pay in our own currency.
The Australian collectors (digital) is 79.99 dollars. WHich, makes no freaken sense.

It's a Digital download! Why is there such a hike in price difference?

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Originally Posted by Dresdel

Is there any way to get the digital collectors edition on amazon? Or would my best bet be to preorder stormblood on amazon and then upgrade to collectors at release?

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As of right now there is not (going by amazon.com). You could simply order the digital CE from the SE store though if you're just going to upgrade via the mogstation anyway.

Is the Mac version available for pre order? What are the system requirements for the Mac? Are they the same as they were for Heavensward?

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Originally Posted by Galadrium

Is the Mac version available for pre order? What are the system requirements for the Mac? Are they the same as they were for Heavensward?

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Mac OS X Minimum System Requirements (tentative)

OS
Mac OS Sierra 10.12.2

Applicable models Model Graphics Card Recommended Preset
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) AMD Radeon R9 M395 1600x900、High(Mac)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) AMD Radeon R9 M390 1600x900、High(Mac)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) AMD Radeon R9 M290 1600x900、High(Mac)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) AMD Radeon R9 M295X 1600x900、High(Mac)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M 1600x900、Middle(Mac)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M 1600x900、Middle(Mac)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 1600x900、Middle(Mac)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) Intel Iris Pro 1600x900、Standard(Mac)

Recommended screen resolution
1600x900
※Running at a resolution above 1920 x 1080/1920 x 1200 will result in negative framerate performance.

Free Disc Space
60GB

Internet
Broadband Internet connection

Communications port
If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through.
[Ports that may be used]
TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040"

Notes
※There are functionalities that differ from the Windows version, such as the Japanese language conversion capability.
※While it is possible to operate the game on MacBook Pro, we do not support or include it in the list of applicable models as a precautionary measure as excess heat is generated during gameplay.

Source: https://store.eu.square-enix.com/eu/...edition-mac-os

Question I see no one has asked yet!

When will we be able to enter in the code we get for pre-ordering? I know the items won't likely be delivered until early access but it'd be nice to be able to enter the code now. (I keep getting Invalid code)

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Originally Posted by aleph_null

Will the CE versions be available for pre-order through amazon? And if I pre-order from amazon will I be eligible for early access? I'm kinda interested in the 20% discount from amazon prime, so if they'll have digital CE there as well as early access I might buy from amazon.

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Originally Posted by Dresdel

Is there any way to get the digital collectors edition on amazon? Or would my best bet be to preorder stormblood on amazon and then upgrade to collectors at release?

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From:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/a...940882&thumb=1

"* (NA) The Stormblood Collector's Edition is only available on the Square Enix Online Store."

So if you have a NA account and you prefer Amazon (or any other retailer), then yeah, pre-order the regular edition and then get the CE upgrade later.

(Though since they specified that as being true specifically of the NA version, maybe those with EU accounts could get CE from other retailers. Don't know for certain about that, though.)

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Originally Posted by Grimmel

Question I see no one has asked yet!

When will we be able to enter in the code we get for pre-ordering? I know the items won't likely be delivered until early access but it'd be nice to be able to enter the code now. (I keep getting Invalid code)

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You should have received an email with a link to a redemption website. After entering the pre-order code there you'll be able to confirm the platform that you want to have early access on. You'll need to click the confirm button twice to ensure the platform you chose is the one you really want. After entering that you should get a pre-order bonus confirmation page and a message indicating that the code to enter in Mog Station will be sent starting February 2017. The pre-order code is not meant for Mog Station.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

Though since they specified that as being true specifically of the NA version, maybe those with EU accounts could get CE from other retailers. Don't know for certain about that, though.

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

The physical collector’s edition of Stormblood is exclusive to the Square Enix Online Store in Europe too.

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Was answered in first post, Square Enix Online Store exclusive in EU as well. :p

Although the OP mentioned there will be a Collector's Edition upgrade option again, it didn't list a price for that. Am I right in assuming that, as with ARR & HW, it will be equal to the cost difference between the regular edition and the CE Digital Download (so cost neutral whether you get the in-game CE bonuses initially or later)?

Looking at the information for the Stormblood preorder on the PSN, I saw a line that reads: "Online multiplayer requires a Playstation PLus membership."
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...75248685_o.png

Is this a goof on Sony's part or is this a change in policy for PS4 users? Please clarify.

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Originally Posted by Batzmaru

Looking at the information for the Stormblood preorder on the PSN, I saw a line that reads: "Online multiplayer requires a Playstation PLus membership."
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...75248685_o.png

Is this a goof on Sony's part or is this a change in policy for PS4 users? Please clarify.

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Is there any other information cause there is a asterisk by it. Meaning there something conditional about it.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

Is there any other information cause there is a asterisk by it. Meaning there something conditional about it.

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Not that I see, that's why I think it was a goof on Sony's part. But some official clarification would be nice.

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Originally Posted by Anzaman

Was answered in first post, Square Enix Online Store exclusive in EU as well. :p

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The Collector's Edition was mentioned as being an SE Store exclusive in NA.
The physical Collector's Edition was mentioned as being an SE Store exclusive in EU.

Maybe that's a real difference, or maybe it was just a matter of mentioning the physical version because that's the one that had been asked about. (The post I was replying to was talking about the Digital Collector's Edition, though.)

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Originally Posted by Phydeaux

Are Square-Enix and Steam going to collectively opt to set prices almost 50% above the conversion rate in certain countries that can't afford it? *cough* Brazil *cough*

I find it specially funny that when this issue escalates at Steam, they say it's your fault. So go ahead and say it is their fault, instead of at least asking nicely.

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I would start looking at why your local govt. imposes large levies/taxes on digital items rather than blaming SE/Steam for something outside of their control

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Originally Posted by Arthen_Fushichou

This appears only to be the Digitial Download Pages for the release so I'm assuming it's still going to be another supplier that deals with the Physical Collector's Edition?

Also none of the Banners for the Australia Website work correctly, they link directly back to the home page instead of the Pre-Order pages.

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Embrace your wallets for EB Australia to charge you around about......$400...

I'm basing this on the assumption that the FFXV UCE was $250USD and when EB Australia had copies they charged about $450AUD for it.

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Originally Posted by Batzmaru

Looking at the information for the Stormblood preorder on the PSN, I saw a line that reads: "Online multiplayer requires a Playstation PLus membership."
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...75248685_o.png

Is this a goof on Sony's part or is this a change in policy for PS4 users? Please clarify.

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The PlayStation Plus mention is there due to the store template, where online games automatically mention that PlayStation Plus is required. We'll work with Sony to get this updated.

PlayStation Plus is not required for FINAL FANTASY XIV.

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Originally Posted by Batzmaru

Looking at the information for the Stormblood preorder on the PSN, I saw a line that reads: "Online multiplayer requires a Playstation PLus membership."
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...75248685_o.png

Is this a goof on Sony's part or is this a change in policy for PS4 users? Please clarify.

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I literally cant find SB on the PSN store?

$200 for a CE is way overpriced. The price of each new CE keeps getting higher and higher. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the 1.0 CE just $75 or $65? What makes this one so expensive? The cloth Eorzea map? It should have gold threading for that price.

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Originally Posted by Pomelo

I literally cant find SB on the PSN store?

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Here link
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-...EC020000000000

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Originally Posted by BakaChin

Embrace your wallets for EB Australia to charge you around about......$400...

I'm basing this on the assumption that the FFXV UCE was $250USD and when EB Australia had copies they charged about $450AUD for it.

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I'm living in New Zealand so I will be purchasing it from somewhere here hopefully. EB Games New Zealand only sold their's as an Online Sale to EB Members and only had a limited number left for those outside of it. Ending up purchasing it from Mighty Ape for $399NZD at the end of it all.

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Originally Posted by Yoruichi4478

$200 for a CE is way overpriced. The price of each new CE keeps getting higher and higher. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the 1.0 CE just $75 or $65? What makes this one so expensive? The cloth Eorzea map? It should have gold threading for that price.

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The statue what is making it cost so much and it just molded plastic so sure it can't be that high of quality.

Do we get pre order bonus from ordering off of Amazon?
It doesn't say anything about the bonus.

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Originally Posted by Dustytome

As of right now there is not (going by amazon.com). You could simply order the digital CE from the SE store though if you're just going to upgrade via the mogstation anyway.

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Ive got some credit on amazon, so it would actually save me money to upgrade. Otherwise I would buy it from SE

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Originally Posted by Yoruichi4478

$200 for a CE is way overpriced. The price of each new CE keeps getting higher and higher. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the 1.0 CE just $75 or $65? What makes this one so expensive? The cloth Eorzea map? It should have gold threading for that price.

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Even Heavensward wasn't this expensive. It was like, 140-150 dollars. with the dragon statue.
(I would know, I have it in storage here). SE really needs to stop overpricing. I have only 700 dollars to work with due to me being on Social Security. And this includes bills/food per month. I mean, they get hundreds of thousand dollars per month/6 months etc, they shouldn't be charging so much for a CE. Be it Physical or digital.

Also, legit question here. Is it possible to do monthly payments on the 200 dollars? Spread it out so we don't have to pay for the entirety of it? It would help a lot for a lot of players. Not to be so stressed out due to them actually having real life expenses and needing to work around them for the 200 physical copy. And SE would sitll get alll of a person's 200, but in increments. 40-50 dollars per month til the entire 200 would be reasonable.

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

The PlayStation Plus mention is there due to the store template, where online games automatically mention that PlayStation Plus is required. We'll work with Sony to get this updated.

PlayStation Plus is not required for FINAL FANTASY XIV.

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Thanks for the reply!