I know this topic has already been addressed but I'd like to revive it.

I personally find it unacceptable that there isn't already an in-game microphone system. The back-handed comment made by Enix was flawed when it was made.

As a PS3 consumer I feel under-represented, leading to PC users getting another edge over console users...

I commend your attempt, it's innovational and exactly what the market needs, a company thinking about the consumers best interests, but if you're going to do it, do it properly.

The idea of having a PC sat next to me for communication is ridiculous, and to be honest I think it makes it look more like Square Enix are cheaping out rather than looking out for the interests of new players. (Which I presume was your intention?) Where as, speaking as one of those new players, the lack of a voice facility just made it more confusing.

I feel it's only fair to notify you that I intend to form a petition requesting the aforementioned facility.