FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Purchase Questions

[Venom]

How do users who started 1.0 on a buddy pass get collectors edition? are they classed as standard users who will need to use the digital upgrade?

[finiteHP]

I have a friend that wants to play ARR. She didn't play 1.0 at all and is wondering if she can play on both pc and ps3 if she just buys the ps3 version. I told her no she has to buy a copy for both systems, but another friend says yes because the ps3 beta code lets him play on the pc too. I'm sorry if I missed the official answer to this while skimming through the topic.

[Emstidor]

With today's announcement about being able to link multiple PS3 copies to a single PSN account, I wonder if it affects my current situation.

I currently play PC FFXIV with my girlfriend. We each have separate Square Enix accounts. I've preordered two PS3 copies of FFXIV ARR, with the idea that we can each register a copy to our SE accounts and play when one of us just feels like playing on the couch/HDTV, and the other can play along on their computer.

As it stood previously, I was under the impression that we would have separate PSN accounts, and that way we could each link our respective PSN accounts to our SE accounts. Is this still the most advisable option?

If I understand the revised announcement, can I now register my PSN account (with two copies of FFXIV attached to it) to both my and my girlfriend's SE accounts? Any clarification is appreciated. Thanks!

[Rowyne]

Forgive me if this has been asked, but I can't seem to find this exact scenario.

My husband and I are both 1.0 players, both with individual accounts and PC copies of the game. He is thinking of playing ARR on our PS3, instead. What if I also want to occasionally play on the PS3? In addition to buying the PS3 version of the game (for him), do we need to purchase another registration code for myself? Or will my existing account from my PC version be sufficient since we already bought one PS3 version?

[Deli]

Forgive me if this has been asked, but I can't seem to find this exact scenario.

My husband and I are both 1.0 players, both with individual accounts and PC copies of the game. He is thinking of playing ARR on our PS3, instead. What if I also want to occasionally play on the PS3? In addition to buying the PS3 version of the game (for him), do we need to purchase another registration code for myself? Or will my existing account from my PC version be sufficient since we already bought one PS3 version?

if you are old 1.0 players, you can download software for free. So, all your PC sides are taken care of. In order to continue on 2.0, you don't need to do anything, just download. For playing on PS3, you need one PS3 disc to get the software. So, your one copy of PS3 version will take care of it...
I don't think 2nd person need to get PS3 code to play on PS3 too... but I can be wrong.

How do users who started 1.0 on a buddy pass get collectors edition? are they classed as standard users who will need to use the digital upgrade?

buddy pass is standard 1.0 account. If you want digital items, use digital upgrade; if you want both physical and digital upgrade on your old char, have to use PS3 CE.

[Mjollnir]

My husband and I are both 1.0 players, both with individual accounts and PC copies of the game. He is thinking of playing ARR on our PS3, instead. What if I also want to occasionally play on the PS3? In addition to buying the PS3 version of the game (for him), do we need to purchase another registration code for myself? Or will my existing account from my PC version be sufficient since we already bought one PS3 version?

For playing on PS3, you need one PS3 disc to get the software. So, your one copy of PS3 version will take care of it...
I don't think 2nd person need to get PS3 code to play on PS3 too... but I can be wrong.

Unfortunately you're wrong in this case Deli, though it's understandable as what you've described is the way it works in XI. For ARR, you have to 'unlock' PS3 access for each Service Account by adding a PS3 code.

[Rowyne]

Unfortunately you're wrong in this case Deli, though it's understandable as what you've described is the way it works in XI. For ARR, you have to 'unlock' PS3 access for each Service Account by adding a PS3 code.

I had a sneaking suspicion this was the case (but I think because of only one game code being needed on FFXI/PS2, that's why I was thinking perhaps I didn't have to have a 2nd one). Hopefully, we'll have the ability to purchase additional PS3 service accounts available right at early access, in case I like the PS3 version and want to jump in.

Thanks, Mjollnir!

[Mjollnir]

I'm still waiting to hear whether we'll have to do this unlock for expansions (ie buy two copies of each expansion) or the base game is essentially a system unlock for the Service Account.

And also if a new ARR player buys PC and PS3 and applies them to the same Service Account, do they get 60 days play before subscription starts?

[Zenaku]

I'm still waiting to hear whether we'll have to do this unlock for expansions (ie buy two copies of each expansion) or the base game is essentially a system unlock for the Service Account.

And also if a new ARR player buys PC and PS3 and applies them to the same Service Account, do they get 60 days play before subscription starts?

Na i think you only get 30days lol and the expansion thing that be dumb if you need to buy the PC and PS3 just to have access to it.

[Mjollnir]

Na i think you only get 30days lol and the expansion thing that be dumb if you need to buy the PC and PS3 just to have access to it.

In which case, is it best to buy PC version, take 30 days free and then apply the PS3 version to the Service Account for a further 30 days?

You say buying a copy of the expansion for each system is dumb, but that's what you have to do in XI for the console software (not codes) - unless you have a friend you can borrow the install discs off. What with the requirement in ARR to have a code for PS3 play, it's not unreasonable to surmise that this wouldn't be required for each release... Having said that, I kinda understand if billing and access arrangements haven't been finalised that far ahead yet.