Not sure what I need to purchase?

Looking over the knowledgebase for accounts, multiple platforms, and registration codes I'm still confused as to what I need for my specific circumstance which doesn't look to be covered in these FAQs:

Will I be able to play more than one character at a time?

Important information for those who have pre-ordered the Playstation 3 version.

Can friends and family play simultaneously if they are on different accounts?

What I need:
I want to play with my wife.
We have one PC and one Playstation 3.
I sometimes want to play on the PC, and other times play on the Playstation 3.
My wife will most likely always be on the Playstation 3.

1) I'm guessing we need two separate service accounts, correct?

2) Do I need a second copy of the Playstation 3 version of the game? One for her, and one for me?

3) Do I get the cheaper Legacy member pricing on the second service account I have if one is required?

Thanks!

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1) I'm guessing we need two separate service accounts, correct?

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Correct.

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2) Do I need a second copy of the Playstation 3 version of the game? One for her, and one for me?

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Yes, one copy per service account.

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3) Do I get the cheaper Legacy member pricing on the second service account I have if one is required?

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No, only on the specific legacy account.


At least, this is my understanding.

Thanks for the response.

Bummer, I was hoping that I wouldn't have to purchase two Playstation versions.
Maybe they'll have registration codes for sale without the actual disc for a cheaper price when the service center launches.

Couples that are sharing. I think the easiest thing would be to:

1. Buy another PS3(2 consoles total), and two copies(PS3) of the game. Both PS3's are a registered SE account. Hence One account for you and another account for your spouse/life partner.

2. One computer can have different accounts logging in, just not at the same time.


People need to think of the PS3 as a personal diary. and that only you can play your FFXIV account on. Its locked to the one account, simple.

3.You have 3 others(brothers sisters), that for some reason only want to play on the PS3, you would have to buy 3 separate systems. Unless they plan to take turns playing on One account and creating a character each, for that one account. Which kinda defeats the purpose of an online mmo, cause you would want to play together and have fun.


For the basic sub of $12.99 you get 1 character 1 server, I believe. And at $14.99 you get 8 characters for all servers.

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Originally Posted by Rustyhagun

Couples that are sharing. I think the easiest thing would be to:

1. Buy another PS3(2 consoles total), and two copies(PS3) of the game. Both PS3's are a registered SE account. Hence One account for you and another account for your spouse/life partner.

2. One computer can have different accounts logging in, just not at the same time.


People need to think of the PS3 as a personal diary. and that only you can play your FFXIV account on. Its locked to the one account, simple.

3.You have 3 others(brothers sisters), that for some reason only want to play on the PS3, you would have to buy 3 separate systems. Unless they plan to take turns playing on One account and creating a character each, for that one account. Which kinda defeats the purpose of an online mmo, cause you would want to play together and have fun.


For the basic sub of $12.99 you get 1 character 1 server, I believe. And at $14.99 you get 8 characters for all servers.

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What? are you crazy? LOL

1. You can log in with different PSN accounts on the same PS3. The ARR codes will be tied to PSN accounts, at one per account.

2. One PC can have multiple accounts logging in at the same time

3. They can have their own accounts and PSN accounts, just as long as they each buy the software for PS3. much cheper than buying 3 more PS3s..but of course they can't physically play at the same time, unless one or two hop on a PC.

To answer OP:

1. Yeah you'll need two separate accounts (unless SE has decided to allow us to use one account and log into multiple charas at the same time)

2. Yeah you'll need two copies, unless you stay on PC and your wife plays on PS3. Note that wife can log into PC without buying the PC software.

3. Second account is brand new, so no, it doesn't qualify for Legacy.

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

What? are you crazy? LOL

1. You can log in with different PSN accounts on the same PS3. The ARR codes will be tied to PSN accounts, at one per account.

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My bad. Hardly use my PS3. So why people making such a big fuss then?

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2. One PC can have multiple accounts logging in at the same time

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So on one PC, I can have multiple, windowed FFXIV games(different logged in SE accounts) running at the same time?.. didn't know that either. Thought it would kick the user off the other game.

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Originally Posted by Rustyhagun

My bad. Hardly use my PS3. So why people making such a big fuss then?



So on one PC, I can have multiple, windowed FFXIV games(different logged in SE accounts) running at the same time?.. didn't know that either. Thought it would kick the user off the other game.

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The fuss I guess is having to purchase the game for multiple PSN accounts, even in the same household, even if you already have an existing account. It's not like PC where existing accounts can just log back in with the new software.

As for PC: Yes, you can have multiple windows, theoretically, as many accounts as you have access to and as many as your PC can handle (though I don't know how people would seriously want to run more than two windows).

If you will only be playing the PS3 version when your wife isn't on it, you only need to buy 1 PS3 version of the game but she does need both a separate PSN and SE account.

So can my PC collectors edition v 1.0 login with my BF's PS3 as a guest? He'll have a ps3 copy but can I use his PS3 with my account when he is not using it? And I assume he could login to my PC version as a guest too? Sorry if the question is redundant, just wanted it cleared up.

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

So can my PC collectors edition v 1.0 login with my BF's PS3 as a guest? He'll have a ps3 copy but can I use his PS3 with my account when he is not using it? And I assume he could login to my PC version as a guest too? Sorry if the question is redundant, just wanted it cleared up.

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You need to understand one thing about the SQEX Account, is that you cannot log into 2 characters of the same Service Account. You can however log into 2 characters of the separated Service Account.

If you do not understand what i mean...
http://i.imgur.com/E3oA9RK.png

The pictures show that i have 2 active FFXIV Service Account, this allows me to log into both Service Account at the same time, thus having 2 characters online from 1 or 2 PC.

The question you post asking about guest.. im not sure what that mean. there is no guest account/characters.
You can link your PS3 and PC so that your Service Account that is linked together can play either on PS3 or PC. Not at the same time.

:P I won't answer to every question since a lot of people did already.

But I am wondering, why don't you play on the PC all the time, and she has the PS3 (since that was the plan from the start) you can always get a controller for the computer if that is the main reason why you would play on the PS3.

This way, you only need to buy 1 PS3 version (for your wife) and the PC one for you

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Originally Posted by Estellios

If you will only be playing the PS3 version when your wife isn't on it, you only need to buy 1 PS3 version of the game but she does need both a separate PSN and SE account.

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I don't think this is accurate. From what I'm reading, I'll need two PS3 copies of the game as once the first version is associated to my wife's service account, I can no longer associate to mine even using a different PSN network ID.

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Originally Posted by maxaud

I don't think this is accurate. From what I'm reading, I'll need two PS3 copies of the game as once the first version is associated to my wife's service account, I can no longer associate to mine even using a different PSN network ID.

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Maxaud think it like this. Each copy of the game you buy gives you an account.
You and your wife both need separate accounts, right?

The PS3 has technically a 'separate' account from the PC, but you can meld them both into one, but you still need to buy your PS3 account. Of course you can't meld one PS3 account with two different PC accounts, can you?

So you would need two PC accounts (which you already have) and two PS3 accounts (which you plan on buying).

*deep breaths* Now the entire shebang about PSN ID and SEID I don't really know how it works, but presumably each PSN ID can only hold one account since supposedly only one person uses a single PSN ID, so you might need to make a new PSN ID account for the wife, but I think that's free? SEIDs APPARENTLY allow for multiple people to share them, don't know for sure.

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Originally Posted by Vogue

:P I won't answer to every question since a lot of people did already.

But I am wondering, why don't you play on the PC all the time, and she has the PS3 (since that was the plan from the start) you can always get a controller for the computer if that is the main reason why you would play on the PS3.

This way, you only need to buy 1 PS3 version (for your wife) and the PC one for you

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I already use a PS3 gamepad while I play on the PC and it works well but I'll want to game from the couch every once in a while rather than my desktop.

If you already have a legacy account then I am pretty sure you will only need 1 ps3 copy. I am not sure why everyone is telling you to buy a second copy if you already have an account with a registered code. There might be something I don't know though, but I do know in FFXI I played the account I made with a PC version on the ps2 for about 5 years. I was under the impression you only needed the ps3 disc to actually install the game if you already have a registered legacy account.

Then again, it is worded kind of ambiguously, and doesn't mention anything about people that have a pc account.

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What I need:
I want to play with my wife.
We have one PC and one Playstation 3.
I sometimes want to play on the PC, and other times play on the Playstation 3.
My wife will most likely always be on the Playstation 3.

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You will need two seperate service accounts on two seperate square enix accounts. Buy two PS3 copies of the game. If you're in the beta, you already own the PC version and don't need to buy that.

You will need to register one PS3 code to your original account to be able to play on both platforms with that account. You will then need one more PS3 code for the new account for the wife.

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Originally Posted by Req

If you already have a legacy account then I am pretty sure you will only need 1 ps3 copy. I am not sure why everyone is telling you to buy a second copy if you already have an account with a registered code. There might be something I don't know though, but I do know in FFXI I played the account I made with a PC version on the ps2 for about 5 years. I was under the impression you only needed the ps3 disc to actually install the game if you already have a registered legacy account.

Then again, it is worded kind of ambiguously, and doesn't mention anything about people that have a pc account.

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The thing that is confusing everyone is not about him, but his wife. I am very sure that if she wants to play, she will need her own PS3 copy as well

You still need to buy the PS3 game even if you already have an existing PC account.

The catch for the ps3 version is attaching it to a PSN account, which requires the code. Therein lies the issue of how many copies you'll need. You can only attach one account to a PSN account. You can't just log in like you did with XI and the PS2.

So, for the ability to switch between PC and PS3, with an existing account, you'll still need to buy a copy for that account. For a brand new account, its a given you'll need another copy, to create the account, bringing the total for this situation to two.

I actually thought it was very straight forward.

Will I be able to play more than one character at the same time?

Yes, but it depends on what platform you would like to play on.
If you wish to play multiple characters at the same time, please refer to the explanations below and ensure you have a copy of the game and registration code for each character you wish to play simultaneously.

■ Windows only: To play three characters simultaneously
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- Three registration codes obtained from the product or the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center"
*You can register up to eight registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note that the website can only be accessed by those who purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and registered a service account.

■ Windows + PlayStation 3: To play a character from each a version simultaneously
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- A copy of the PlayStation 3 version
*You can register up to eight registration codes per Square Enix account.
*Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

■PlayStation 3 only: To play three characters simultaneously
Unfortunately, you cannot play multiple characters in this situation.

Please click here if you wish to play with your friends and family using multiple accounts. Also, please visit this page if you have pre-ordered the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASYXIV: A Realm Reborn.

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For those who Pre-ordered the PS3 Version:
Important information for those who have pre-ordered the Playstation 3 version.

■Unfortunately, you can only register a single product code (a code that comes with every copy of the PlayStation 3 version) to a Square Enix account. Please do not purchase more than one copy if you are planning to register them under the same Square Enix account.

The only way for you to create multiple service accounts with the PlayStation 3 version is to purchase additional registration codes through the “FFXIV Service Center” website which will be available after launch. Please note that you will need an active FINAL FANTASY XIV service account in order to access this website.

■Friends and family members playing alternatively with multiple Square Enix accounts:
If multiple people wish to play alternatively on the same console, you will need to prepare a user profile for every person. Once the user profiles are prepared, you can simply switch the user profile accordingly.

Please be sure everyone has the following items ready.
- A Square Enix account
- A Sony Entertainment Network account
- A copy of the PlayStation 3 version

■Friends and family members playing simultaneously with multiple Square Enix accounts:
In this situation, each person will need a PlayStation 3 console.

*Please note that account sharing is a violation of the terms of service. This rule applies to the sharing of Square Enix accounts and Sony Entertainment Network account

Can friends and family play simultaneously if they are on different accounts?

Yes, but the requirements differ depending on what platform you use.

■ Windows only: To play three accounts simultaneously
- Three Square Enix accounts
- Three copies of the Windows version
- Three PCs

■ Windows + PlayStation 3: To play an account from each version simultaneously
- Two Square Enix accounts
- A copy of the Windows version
- A copy of the PlayStation 3 version
- A PC
- A PlayStation 3 console

■PlayStation 3 only: To play 3 characters simultaneously
- Three Square Enix accounts
- Three Sony Entertainment Network accounts
- Three copies of the PlayStation 3 version
- Three PlayStation 3 consoles


Now, for your situation. You are primary account holder. That service account can hold 8 final fantasy 14 accounts. Only one of which will be legacy. Your wife will only play on the PS3. She needs her own SE account and PS3 version of 14. ONLY ONE PS3 REGISTRATION CODE can be linked to an SE account, and this is because Only 1 Playstation ID can be linked to an SE account. If you want to play on the PS3 as well, then you need to buy a second PS3 Copy. If, for some reason, you both want to play on a PC at one point, you need a second computer (because playing on one computer with 2 people would just be a pain in the ass to set up. Possible, but probably not worth it). Now, Playstation IDs are free. So you just make one and link it to your SE account. To play on the PS3 when your wife isn't playing, you make a user account for you, and log into your playstation ID while under the user account, and you're golden.
Example: My bro and I share my PS3. I'm Twin 1, he's Twin 2. Under User ID Twin 1, my playstation ID is Twin1Rules. I log into it, boot up PS3 14, and laugh all the way to the bank. Now Twin 2 wants to play. He kicks me off the PS3 (because Twin 1 also has the PC version), logs into his ps3 user account Twin 2, signs into his PS ID Twin1Sucks, and boots up PS3 14 while I boot up my PC version, and we then proceed to happily slaughter marmets and funguar for hours on end. Total Cost: $60 dollars before taxes for 2 ps3 copies assuming we didn't get the Collectors Edition.

For people who are Dual Boxing (as in, 2 or more active characters on 1 PC), As long as you want to pay for those additional SE Accounts, you can do it providing your computer can handle it. Say I wanted to play 6 characters at once, I would need 6 PC registration codes tied to one SE account, or 6 separate SE Accounts. I know the first link is a little ambiguous, but the second link clears that up.


Hope this helps. And I copy/pasted the info because its always good to have in front of you when deciding on what you want to do.

Edit: Forgot to add: Once the Service Center goes live with the launch of 14 you can purchase Registration Codes for both PC and PS3 versions without having to get the physical copy. I'm assuming this will also have a link for digital download for PC and PS3 versions without having to go through the PS Store.