Spiritbinding = Ex?

[fusional]

I agree as well. Its a total waste if we can't do SOMETHING with out old gear.

you can npc it or convert to materia. so yes, you can do something with it.

that said- desynthesis would still bring welcome depth to the system, since then players would be able to choose something other than materia. choosing to desynth rather than to make materia out of it could get you back one or two of the materials you used in the synth, and they could even introduce HQ desynth tiers so give you a chance for extra materials or higher quality materials from the desynth.

converting soulbound gear to materia is one good way to help remove excess materials from the economy, but desynth would be a fair option in addition.