FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Purchase Questions

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Originally Posted by Nix

If you want early access, you'll either have to be Legacy status, OR have pre-ordered the collector's edition.

You don't need to repurchase the game again to get early access though, there will be a free client download for anyone who played 1.0 on PC.

I hope this clears it up for you!

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Thanks Nix. :)

OK, so it looks like the only thing a 1.0 Player with Collector's Edition *and* Legacy Status has to worry about is if they want any of the NEW Pre-Order Bonuses or NEW Collector's Edition Bonus Items, correct?

Sigh. Hm...

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Originally Posted by Kiara

Thanks Nix. :)

OK, so it looks like the only thing a 1.0 Player with Collector's Edition *and* Legacy Status has to worry about is if they want any of the NEW Pre-Order Bonuses or NEW Collector's Edition Bonus Items, correct?

Sigh. Hm...

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well the 1.0 CE people get the digital bonus items right?

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Originally Posted by Nix

If you want early access, you'll either have to be Legacy status, OR have pre-ordered the collector's edition.

You don't need to repurchase the game again to get early access though, there will be a free client download for anyone who played 1.0 on PC.

I hope this clears it up for you!

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Legacy status OR pre-ordering *anything* (not necessarily a CE) gives you early access (my understanding).

I think your second sentence is confusing, Nix ^^; If you are a 1.0 Non-Legacy owner, I don't think you automatically qualify for early access. You do automatically get to DL the game for free though. In order to just play (not early), a 1.0 owner will have to pay nothing at all for the game (other than subscription.)

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Originally Posted by Lodestone

Players Who Own FFXIV Version 1.0
Players who own FFXIV version 1.0 will not need to purchase the PC version of FFXIV: ARR and will be able to download the FFXIV: ARR software for free.
* Details on downloading the FFXIV: ARR software will be provided at a later date.

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Originally Posted by Mural

well the 1.0 CE people get the digital bonus items right?

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Yes!

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Originally Posted by Lodestone

Players Who Own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition
Players who own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition will receive the FFXIV: ARR Collector’s Edition in-game bonus items (Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Behemoth Barding, and Coeurl Mount) for free. The in-game bonus items will be delivered via Moogle Letter when FFXIV: ARR launches.

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Originally Posted by Mural

well the 1.0 CE people get the digital bonus items right?

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Yes they do.

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Originally Posted by Cendres

Yes they do.

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ok i just wanted to make sure lol i am a 1.0 CE i cant wait :)

We continue to examine your concerns and questions in preparation for the launch of FFXIV:ARR. Here are a few more efforts to clarify the process:

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I see a lot of people mentioning "Square Enix accounts" and "service accounts," but are these the same thing?

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Square Enix accounts and service accounts are two separate account types. Service accounts refer to the various game services a user registers to play. When you register FINAL FANTASY XIV to your Square Enix account, it will create a FINAL FANTASY XIV service account within your Square Enix account.

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Let's say I want to set up two accounts to play on the PC and PS3 at the same time. I need two separate Square Enix accounts to do that. Also, I was planning to use the early access code from the PS3 version I pre-ordered on the Windows account. Does this mean I shouldn't bother trying to setup separate accounts for Windows and PS3.

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If you'd like to play on the PC and PS3 separately, you only need 1 Square Enix account to do so.

However, you will need an additional copy of the Windows version to register a pre-order code for characters used on your Windows account. (The pre-order code for the PS3 version cannot be used on the Windows version)

If you only intend to purchase the PS3 version, then we suggest the following:

Service Account 1. Your original Windows service account.

Service Account 2. A service account using your newly purchased PS3 version (together with the pre-order code)

Using two service accounts as shown above, you will be able to play on both versions at the same time. However, in order to use your pre-order code on the Windows version, it would be necessary to link the PS3 version to the Windows version. In doing so, you would not be able to play on two accounts at the same time.

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Let's say I played Version 1.0, and I'd like to use my character on both the PC and PS3. Can I still set up my account to work on PS3 if I lost my registration code from Version 1.0?

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Yes, you'll have no trouble registering for the PS3. Users will not be asked for their registration code when using an account from Version 1.0. When registering for the PS3, linking to your current service account will allow 1.0 characters to play on both the PC and PS3.

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You can only have one service account per PS3, but will I be able to use a different Square Enix ID when logging in?
For example, I own the PC and PS3 version and a friend comes over to play (he also has an account). Would I be able to play on my PC while my friend logs into his account on my PS3? Will only my Square Enix ID work on the PS3 once the account is linked?

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A registration code for the PS3 version must be registered to a service account in order to log on the PS3. Anyone can sign into their PS3 account on any PS3 as long as they have a service account created or linked with a PS3 registration code. They likewise have to sign in using their own Sony Network Account linked to their own Square Enix ID.

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Will the early access dates be announced by the end of July?

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We can't give a specific date at the moment, but we're working as quickly as possible to settle on a time-frame for early access.

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Let's say I participated in the Version 1.0 beta and bought the 1.0 collector's edition for my account. However, when my character was transferred from beta to official release, there was some trouble with the process and my account was suspended, so I had to re-register my code. I also used my collector's item code on that first account, but I wasn't allowed to re-register it. Will it still be possible to receive the new collector's edition items? Or will I have to upgrade to the collector's edition?

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We cannot give a definitive answer without examining the account in question, but it's possible that you will automatically receive the items, or require a separate procedure as was necessary when first registering your account. Please contact Square Enix Customer Support during the launch period to resolve these types of concerns.

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How do I go about getting the digital upgrade for the collector's edition?

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We are preparing a system to allow users to purchase the digital upgrade from the account management site. An official announcement will be made when this system is ready.

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Let's say I purchased the the collector's edition for Version 1.0 and also have Legacy status. If I purchase the standard PS3 version and register it to my account, does the 30 day trial apply to my account, or would I have to make a new account.

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The 30 day trial will apply to your account.

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Let's say I purchased the collector's edition for Version 1.0.

1. If I buy the PS3 collector's edition and make a new account, will I be able to play my PS3 characters on the PC?
2. Will both my PC and PS3 characters get the collector's edition items?

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1. If you create a new service account for the PS3 version, you will not be able to log into your 1.0 characters on the PS3. In order to do so, the PS3 and PC versions must be linked together on one account.
2. Yes, both characters will have the collector's edition items.

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If I buy the FFXIV:ARR PC collector's edition and the PS3 standard edition and do not make a separate account, but have separate characters, can I log in on the PC and PS3 at the same time?

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Unfortunately that won't be possible. Characters on the same service account cannot be logged in simultaneously on different clients.

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For the PS3 pre-order code and product registration, does the PlayStation Store have to be accessed through a PS3 to register?

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Yes, registration can only be done using a PS3.

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Characters being transferred from Version 1.0 will get to make their characters over one time, will that be during early access or Beta Phase 4?

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This is scheduled for phase 4.

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Originally Posted by Hvinire

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Characters being transferred from Version 1.0 will get to make their characters over one time, will that be during early access or Beta Phase 4?

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This is scheduled for phase 4.

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This is huge information. I assume this also applies to the re-naming of the character? Is Phase 4 also the time when our final server destination is determined (whatever world our 1.0 character is on for Phase 4, they are stuck there?)

Hrmph. lol Mine didn't get answered!

I'm a paraphrase my earlier questions for clarity.

1) Does a brand new player who buys the PS3 and the PC version and registers them to the same FFXIV Service Account gain 60 days of access without subscription, rather than the 30?

2) Is the purchase of the basic edition the only 'system unlock' that is required, or will we have to buy both PC and PS3 editions for each expansion if we wish to continue playing on both systems?

I have two friends waiting to make a a decision on pre-ordering some CEs based on the answers to #1...

I really really like your Q2, Mjoll.

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

I really really like your Q2, Mjoll.

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Yeah? Shame you're already taken. ;)

Pschow!

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Originally Posted by Robobandit

Was there a separate registration code for the CE version aside from just the game code? I tossed out my CE box some months ago.. but I was registered and playing on the 22nd of September, 2010. I gave away my code for the onion helm because I thought it looked silly..

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Uhh... that was prob a bad move. I believe the CE version code was tied into the Onion helm . I could be wrong tho

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

This is huge information. I assume this also applies to the re-naming of the character? Is Phase 4 also the time when our final server destination is determined (whatever world our 1.0 character is on for Phase 4, they are stuck there?)

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Indeed, and does this mean that if we do not play during phase 4 we cannot change our characters appearance?

Just so I'm reading this right. I have a 1.0 CE + legacy account, and in order to get the preorder digital items on my pc account, I need to preorder a ps3 version (Since you can't use a PC preoder code on an already owned PC account?)

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Originally Posted by TamjiN

Just so I'm reading this right. I have a 1.0 CE + legacy account, and in order to get the preorder digital items on my pc account, I need to preorder a ps3 version (Since you can't use a PC preoder code on an already owned PC account?)

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To get the pre-order items you just need to pre-order the game and get the code.

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Originally Posted by Zenaku

To get the pre-order items you just need to pre-order the game and get the code.

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Thanks Zenaku. I think I just really confused myself xD

Will I be able to pre-order the physical PC collector's edition from Gamestop (EB Games up here in Canada) at some point or am I out of luck?

I really hope this will be answered...

Does anyone have any information if retail stores like GameStop, will sell PHYSICAL CE versions for PS3 of ARR?

I would really like to have all the physical items, and since I live so close to a store, there is no need to order online.

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Originally Posted by Rumpleteaser

I really hope this will be answered...

Does anyone have any information if retail stores like GameStop, will sell PHYSICAL CE versions for PS3 of ARR?

I would really like to have all the physical items, and since I live so close to a store, there is no need to order online.

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I would very much like to know this as well - I have one normal PS3 version preordered for my main a account but not one for my secondary and I'd like to throw the CE version onto it...

If a first time player bought the PS3 version of the game, can they then download the PC version for free or would they need the disc?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by KamiFox

If a first time player bought the PS3 version of the game, can they then download the PC version for free or would they need the disc?

Thanks!

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I think if they pre-order they will get dl instructions later for early access.

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

I think if they pre-order they will get dl instructions later for early access.

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Hi, thanks for answering. However you're talking about the PS3 version only right?

What I meant to ask was: If my friend purchased the PS3 version and made an account and character, if he later on wanted to use that character on PC instead, will he then need to purchase the PC version of the game or will he be given the option of downloading it for free online?

I know Yoshi-P said that a PC player will need to also purchase the PS3 version if they want to use their account on that system, but I'm unsure if this is the case the other way around.

I assume you'd have to buy the game for each platform you plan to play it on. And of course link the two codes to the same SE/XIV service account. I don't think they'd get PC version for free if they want to later play on PC.

What I thought, thanks JillyBean! ^^

Is the physical PC Collector's Edition only available on the SE Store?

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Originally Posted by Nahaara

Is the physical PC Collector's Edition only available on the SE Store?

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Depends. For NA, it seems that way. For EU, physical CE is oddly only available in SE's French store. (You have to order from other retailers to get it in other EU countries. FWIW GAME UK seem to not be offering pre-order bonuses, again. :mad:)

So what now since PS4 release is confirmed? I should just wait for the PS4 version since I look foward in buying a PS4 in the first place?

I'm a 1.0, reserved my copy at a gamestore, but now for a couple of months, I could play it on a better system, probably better than my current PC lol.

So I guess I'll just play it off on pc until ps4...right?

I went through all the answers, but I didn't see ones that might have answered my questions.

1. What's the status of obtaining the Hermes Shoes again? My first character I made in 1.0 received the shoes because I linked my FFXI account before I created it. However, I no longer play that character and I no longer play XI, so the next(and main)character I created does not have Hermes Shoes. Will all my characters receive the Hermes Shoes if I'm no longer subscribed to FFXI if at least one character has it?
   
2. I'm currently a 1.0 Collector's Edition Legacy member. The only in-game items I want now are the pre-order bonuses. I'll be pre-ordering the Collector's Edition for the physical items as well BUT: If I already have a SE account with characters, and I input the code for the pre-order items, will I receive them in my in-game mailbox?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Amazon has yet to add the PC CE version, do they not? At first I feared they might be sold out, but how can they, when pre-orders has barely begun... :p

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Originally Posted by Zenral

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Amazon has yet to add the PC CE version, do they not? At first I feared they might be sold out, but how can they, when pre-orders has barely begun... :p

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they have a pc download version of it

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Originally Posted by Rannie

they have a pc download version of it

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Yeah but that doesn't include all the physical goodies.

Just thinking you might want to add something about PS3 users not having to buy ARR again for PS4. It took me a bit to discover that with google. Or please correct me if that's wrong.

Ok, so after reading through all 23 pages of this thread, I am now confident about the best option to purchase: the PS3 Collector's Edition ($79.99 USD) seems to offer everything in one single package.

I have a 1.0 Standard FFXIV Account and would like:
(1) the in-game pre-order bonuses [Early Access + Cait Sith Doll Minion + Mog Cap]
(2) the in-game collector's edition bonuses [Helm of Light + Coeurl Mount + Behemoth Barding + Baby Behemoth Minion]
(3) the physical collector's edition items [Exclusive Box + Art Book + Special Movie Disc + Special Soundtrack + Art Card Set + FFXIV: ARR Themed Security Token]

So from all the information that I've gathered, with the purchase of the PS3 Collector's Edition, I should be able to register the new product code onto my Sony Entertainment Network account via PS3, then link it to my existing Windows account to receive all of the aforementioned in-game bonuses for my existing 1.0 character and all new characters that I create thereafter.

After all this, I believe that I will end up with a single FFXIV: ARR Service Account which can be played on either Windows or PS3 and it will be considered "2.0 Collector's Edition Status".

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone can verify all of this information! I'm glad I did some researching before I made any purchases, because my initial instinct was to just order the Collector's Edition for PC, but that evidently requires an additional Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade x.x.

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Originally Posted by Momoe

Ok, so after reading through all 23 pages of this thread, I am now confident about the best option to purchase: the PS3 Collector's Edition ($79.99 USD) seems to offer everything in one single package.

I have a 1.0 Standard FFXIV Account and would like:
(1) the in-game pre-order bonuses [Early Access + Cait Sith Doll Minion + Mog Cap]
(2) the in-game collector's edition bonuses [Helm of Light + Coeurl Mount + Behemoth Barding + Baby Behemoth Minion]
(3) the physical collector's edition items [Exclusive Box + Art Book + Special Movie Disc + Special Soundtrack + Art Card Set + FFXIV: ARR Themed Security Token]

So from all the information that I've gathered, with the purchase of the PS3 Collector's Edition, I should be able to register the new product code onto my Sony Entertainment Network account via PS3, then link it to my existing Windows account to receive all of the aforementioned in-game bonuses for my existing 1.0 character and all new characters that I create thereafter.

After all this, I believe that I will end up with a single FFXIV: ARR Service Account which can be played on either Windows or PS3 and it will be considered "2.0 Collector's Edition Status".

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone can verify all of this information! I'm glad I did some researching before I made any purchases, because my initial instinct was to just order the Collector's Edition for PC, but that evidently requires an additional Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade x.x.

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You and me are on the same page. Both 1.0 Standard version players, and want to get, in short, EVERYTHING.
To get all that you've listed, I've understood that our options are:

- Pre-order Collectors Edition (PS3), and then link our products to our accounts via a PS3 console. (80$)

- Pre-order Collectors Edition (PC [NOT downloadable version]), and then buy the Digital Upgrade when it comes out. (70$ + 20$ = 90$)

If you own (or have access to) a PS3 console, then option one is cheaper. Also you can pre-order it right away from Amazon.
Whilst option 2 costs 10$ more, and we will have to wait for the products to be buy-able from any website, it does not require anything and is the more straight-forward solution.

I'm probably gonna end up taking option 1.
I do not own a PS3, but where there is a will there is a way.

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Originally Posted by Zenral

You and me are on the same page. Both 1.0 Standard version players, and want to get, in short, EVERYTHING.
To get all that you've listed, I've understood that our options are:

- Pre-order Collectors Edition (PS3), and then link our products to our accounts via a PS3 console. (80$)

- Pre-order Collectors Edition (PC [NOT downloadable version]), and then buy the Digital Upgrade when it comes out. (70$ + 20$ = 90$)

If you own (or have access to) a PS3 console, then option one is cheaper. Also you can pre-order it right away from Amazon.
Whilst option 2 costs 10$ more, and we will have to wait for the products to be buy-able from any website, it does not require anything and is the more straight-forward solution.

I'm probably gonna end up taking option 1.
I do not own a PS3, but where there is a will there is a way.

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Awesome, relieved I understood everything correctly. I am definitely going to preorder the PS3 CE from Amazon now.

It's not hard to find someone who can lend me PS3 access for a day ^^.

I have been told by SE Support Personnel, during a Support Chat session, that the Onion Helm code IS NOT what identifies your account as a CE. The original CE's registration code for the game is enough for you to receive the bonuses...

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Originally Posted by Zenral

- Pre-order Collectors Edition (PC [NOT downloadable version]), and then buy the Digital Upgrade when it comes out. (70$ + 20$ = 90$)

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This one isn't possible. The CE item codes in ARR are directly tied to the registration code for the game. The kicker is that 1.0 accounts cannot be paired with another PC version. This is why a 1.0 account NEEDS to be linked to a PS3 account in order to get the CE items.

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Originally Posted by MartaDemireux

This one isn't possible. The CE item codes in ARR are directly tied to the registration code for the game. The kicker is that 1.0 accounts cannot be paired with another PC version. This is why a 1.0 account NEEDS to be linked to a PS3 account in order to get the CE items.

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So basically any 1.0 player who orders the CE [PC] version won't be able to get all the in-game items (Helm of Light, Coeurl Mount, Behemoth Barding, Baby Behemoth)?
It would be a good idea to mention that in the Pre-Order site... You know, as a heads up.

Well, I just pre-ordered the ARR:CE for PS3, and will later link it to my 1.0 account. I will sell my greedy soul to Satan if thats what it takes to make it work.

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Originally Posted by Zenral

So basically any 1.0 player who orders the CE [PC] version won't be able to get all the in-game items (Helm of Light, Coeurl Mount, Behemoth Barding, Baby Behemoth)?
It would be a good idea to mention that in the Pre-Order site... You know, as a heads up.

Well, I just pre-ordered the ARR:CE for PS3, and will later link it to my 1.0 account. I will sell my greedy soul to Satan if thats what it takes to make it work.

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They do mention it somewhere on the product page. I can't remember where it is exactly though. It's pretty silly in my opinion but eh, what can you do?

RandomQ: If I pre-order 1.0 PC standard edition, will I be able to apply the pre-order bonuses to my current service account or would I have to pre-order the PS3 version?

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Originally Posted by Nix

RandomQ: If I pre-order 1.0 PC standard edition, will I be able to apply the pre-order bonuses to my current service account or would I have to pre-order the PS3 version?

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The pre-order code is separate, so yes, you would! You would also have a spare separate PC code with 30 days subscription that you could gift. :)