Why i have to paid twice for the same game?

[CadellSV]

I'm with you Kangaro. After playing FFXI for 7 years on all three platforms, and having been with FFXIV since alpha, I too was disappointed I'd have to buy a PS3 client (even after ALREADY having it on my PS3 thanks to phase 4 beta). The best reason I can think of as to why SE is JUST NOW doing this is that they want compensation for the writing two different software packages, even if it is of the same client, connecting to the same server, paid for by the same monthly subscription.

RE: piracy. The client software, regardless of platform, is no good without a SE account. Piracy isn't an issue. Phishing, RMT, and so on, are MMO issues. But not client software piracy.

[DanMarkBen]

At least it's only $39.99.

Could be worse. ESO is going to be more a month ($14.99), AND is going to cost $59.99 for each version.

I agree though. I have the PC version, but I'd like to be able to play on my PS3 when my partner needs the PC. Oh well, it will eventually be cheap on Amazon, I'm sure.

[DanMarkBen]

The best reason I can think of as to why SE is JUST NOW doing this is that they want compensation for the writing two different software packages, even if it is of the same client, connecting to the same server, paid for by the same monthly subscription. .

I'm sure a big part is also that Sony wanted a cut of all sales of the PS3 client.

[RaphaelDDL]

I'm sure a big part is also that Sony wanted a cut of all sales of the PS3 client.

this and also:

Sony: "we won't be hosting that big ass client with tons of gigs in our datacenter wasting our bandwidth for free! gib moni nao or i ban u".
SE: "Ok i give you money. *evil plan* But I'll charge my players for it, so I can pay Sony and have a piece for myself. ~~Also because was a pain to make the client for PS3 with that awful little amount of ram to deal with."

[kangaro]

There is no need of Sony let it download client, in my case i buy the ps3 game but i want to play on pc too. SE has no need to privide pc client for free but my wife already buy it so i cant install it without SE help. But even SE post a link for download pc client

[kangaro]

well if I say this is because SE we had used to that with FFXI. I know it's a different game but the same company

[surrel]

That was also 11 years ago.

[Mikakou]

Let me sum it up for you as simply as possible.... PS3 =/= PC

[kangaro]

That was also 11 years ago.

Well SE still let me that this year with seekers of adoulin. I buy it for pc and still can play it in PS2 and 360