1. We will have to start a new character
2. We will have our own server to test it
3. We can no longer play the ps3 version. (So no coil runs or ex runs.)
4. We will have our original characters within Phase 2 of the beta.
1. My questions are how long do we have to wait to Phase 2 for our original characters?
2. Why can't we play on ps3 and ps4? It's only a beta so I don't understand why this can't work.
My understanding of PS4 Beta
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02-12-2014, 04:02 AMLazyMemoriesMy understanding of PS4 Beta
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02-12-2014, 04:07 AMA-Shock
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. I don't understand?
4. Most likely
1. The beta test is only scheduled to be 2-3 weeks in duration in general.. So I imagine you won't have to wait very long.
2. Works just like PS3 and PC do currently. You register a platform. Also I don't understand your numbering scheme. -
02-12-2014, 04:15 AMMaero
3. Only true for when the game is released in April- at least it was my understanding of it
SE just need to give us more real info other then those with PS4 will automatically have access to the beta
It is still really not known if you can still use your char on your PS3 while playing the beta on PS4
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02-12-2014, 04:15 AMCigaran
You have the option to upgrade, for free, from PS3 to PS4 access. If you do, you will no longer have PS3 access. You should be able to add a PS4 key to your account if you want access to both for some reason. None of that will change what content you have access to though, so I'm not sure where the "no coil runs or ex runs" comes from.
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02-12-2014, 04:17 AMLazyMemoriesOnce we transfer over from ps3 to Ps4 there is no turning back so no more ps3. So we can't do coil runs for however long till phase 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by A-Shock
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02-12-2014, 04:22 AMMaeroVery true but the beta phase i think we can still play on PS3 as it is not transfering over your char. at that moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cigaran
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02-12-2014, 04:22 AMCigaranFrom my understanding, since we're not using our live characters in beta, we'll still be able to access them on the PS3 until Phase 2 starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by LazyMemories
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02-12-2014, 04:26 AMA-ShockYeah this is more than likely the case. You're more than likely going to have a different account or ID that you will be using for the Beta. So you'll be able to switch freely between your Beta character, and your normal character.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cigaran
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02-12-2014, 04:28 AMOrophinI would think your account on the subscription servers would still be active until live service for PS4 accounts start. I haven't seen anything saying that once you start PS4 beta testing you won't be able to play the PS3 version.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cigaran
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02-12-2014, 04:35 AMMacka
I don't see where they said you can't play PS3 version while playing the beta http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...812-24-2013%29
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02-13-2014, 03:48 AMEddge
I was wondering if I buy a ps4 edition and register will I be able to log on to my account from both ps3 and ps4 simultaneously? I ask because my son has made a character on my account. Or would he have to start over and pay 2 subs?
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02-13-2014, 03:51 AMAmnesiaHaze
ok so if i buy a PS4 game i can keep playing on PS3 , but if i upgrade my PS3 version i lose the ability to play PS3?
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02-13-2014, 03:53 AMMaero
That is correct, once you switch to the PS4 (Free Upgrade) then you are tied to it.
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02-13-2014, 03:57 AMnecrosisYou can not play on two charaters on the same account at the same time. Never have been able to do this even in FFXI.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddge
So if you and your son use the same login and password to play FFXIV one of you has to make a new account and thus a new character. -
02-13-2014, 05:54 AMEddgeThank you. Stupid ten character ruleQuote:
Originally Posted by necrosis
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02-13-2014, 06:01 AMOrophin
Reddit post by a community rep this morning gives all the details needed I think:
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02-13-2014, 06:29 AMereskigalYou can play 2 character on the same account at the same time, you just cannt do it on same data center. I play on PC and have the ps3 my nephew play on ps3 on the jp servers same time as me on my account.Quote:
Originally Posted by necrosis
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02-13-2014, 07:37 AMAmused
Wow, why do they remove PS3 access if you upgrade? That seems extremely unfair. I'm honestly pretty angry that they're doing this. So much for the "free" upgrade.
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02-13-2014, 07:52 AMMackaYou can play up 3 characters at same time on one SE account but each character must have their own service account. So, yes and he has to start over and have to pay 2 subs. http://support.jp.square-enix.com/fa...5&id=5382&la=1Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddge
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02-13-2014, 08:12 AMBlackcanaryThat is correct once you upgrade ur PS3 version to the PS4 version you can no longer play on PS3.Quote:
Originally Posted by AmnesiaHaze
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02-13-2014, 08:14 AMLithera
Why would want to play on the PS3 once you had the PS4 version? It's the same situation as PC<-->PS3. You need to have a reg. code for both PC and PS3 to play on both. Not sure why. FFXI never had that restriction. Just a money grab I suppose.
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02-13-2014, 09:05 AMnecrosisThis. I bought expansion packs for PC. Friend got them for PS2. Both of us had a code to activate on our accounts. We installed, traded disks, installed, traded back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lithera
No idea why game companies want us to pay twice for the same game. Its up there with PC games coming out 6-10 months after consoles and still charging us the (console taxed) 60$. -
02-13-2014, 10:31 AMWHS
Upgrade will not happen till the ps4 version goes live. It's already been said like that before. 2nd if you want to play on ps3 and ps4 back and forth (not at same time) then spend the $39.99 and buy a ps4 copy. If not then enjoy the upgrade when it comes out. During the beta you don't even have to be a current sub to get in. Just have a ps4 and you are in the seat. Look over the past letter from producer live and some translations from Reinheart I am sure the info is in there somewhere. If not wait for SE to spell it out. Just try not to hit the panic but just yet. For now enjoy your ps3 and when the ps4 release date is here enjoy that too. Just remember if you want ps3 and ps4 you have to actually buy the ps4 copy and not free upgrade.
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02-13-2014, 11:07 AMSilversnowThis is like buying a computer that comes with a free upgrade from a 1tb hd to a 2tb hd and being mad that they took out the original 1tb hd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amused