Playing on PS3 and PC

[Blackwind121]

If I've already got a copy of the PS3 version, do I need to pay separately to get the PC version of it? I'm a full time college student and I obviously can't bring my PS3 with me to play the game during the breaks in between classes but my laptop is more than capable of handling it. I don't want to pay another $30 just to play the game on the go.

[Cigaran]

As I understand it, yes you'll need to register a PC product code in order to be able to access the account from either PC or PS3. I don't believe they have to be the same type of copy though so if you've already got a PS3 CE, you can get a Standard Digital Download for PC. That may be cheaper than a physical copy but you are going to need a second copy.

[REDace0]

You can probably get it a little cheaper via a sale or something, but you do need a PC software key to play on PC.

[surrel]

They are account linked so as long as you have both copies of the game you can switch between the two. I've seen some sites have 25% off the games already but not sure if the sale is still going on. You can always wait a bit, I'm sure prices will drop or sales will go off eventually.

[Johnist]

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...320904327f6f37

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[Blackwind121]

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'll probably be waiting for a price drop on the PC version (or for it to go on steam) because I'd like to play on my laptop while at my uni (dem 5 hour gaps between classes can be killers on my gas tank lol).

[HEC]

Please note that when you register both PS3 as well as PC version of the game to the same SE service account you'll receive 60 (30+30) days of included sub so effectivelly you'll purchase the PC version for less than half price ...