FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Purchase Questions

[AuroroSkye]

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.

[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.

[Zenral]

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.

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.

[Momoe]

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.

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 ^^.

[Rutelor]

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...

[MartaDemireux]

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

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.

[Zenral]

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.

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.

[MartaDemireux]

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.

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?

[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?

[Mjollnir]

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?

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.