New 360/PS2 build? - Final Fantasy XI :: Dreams in Vana'diel :: Community

Kuriei · 03-12-2007, 11:59 PM

Are there new PS2/360 versions of FFXI coming out?

Every online store i've checked this past week, including that of EB and Square-Enix, is either out of stock or has de-listed FFXI for the PS2/360. Similarly every store i've checked in the area has done the same, no more FFXI tabs, and no more FFXI. Yet Game Crazy says they're unable to special order, which means it probably hasn't been discontinued, at least I hope it wasn't. My PC really isn't in good enough shape to run games anymore.

Eohmer · 03-13-2007, 12:22 AM

No, they aren't. The PS2's HDD is no longer supported.

You can always order from online stores, like Amazon or something.

Omgwtfbbqkitten · 03-13-2007, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by Eohmer

No, they aren't. The PS2's HDD is no longer supported.

Please be a little more clear, because your post implies something you probably don't mean - the PS2 HDD is no longer manufactured and the PS2 expansions are on very limited release. The PS2 version of the game, however, is still supported, Finding a PS2 HDD w/ FFXI would not be impossible, you can look around eBay or amazon, but it might not be easy, either. In any event, it would be difficult to secure expansion discs for the PS2 version.

The Xbox 360 version I see everyday, at every gamestore I know of. It would likely be easier to hunt down the 360 version of FFXI at this point. In that regard, I'd just keep looking until you found it, I'm sure the 360 version is still in print.

Shadowneko · 03-13-2007, 10:27 AM

I posted something similar to this before but for different reasons. The PS2 edition runs on the PS3 without a lick of trouble so reprinting the installs with "HDD Required" printed on them just makes sence to me. I just can't see why SE does not do just that....

As for the Xbox360 edition...well it hasn't sold well due the the fact that Xbox fanboys keep yelling about the mothly fee...and they are more itno the 1,000+ shooter games on the system and not RPGs....

Feba · 03-13-2007, 10:31 AM

Personally, PS2 version isn't worth it unless you have a friend that has the discs, get an HDD cheap off ebay, and you already have the content IDs on your PC account.

If your PC doesn't play well, chances are a PS2 won't either. I'd recommend either upgrading or buying a new PC, or buying a 360. 360 IS supported, AND looks FAR nicer than PS2. Definitely worth the extra cost, if you want to play FFXI on a console.

Malacite · 03-15-2007, 09:11 AM

And of course, SE outright refuses to make a PS3 edition >_<

Lambeaus · 03-15-2007, 09:14 AM

I'm playing on the 360, and you can find copies of the game almost everywhere.

Omgwtfbbqkitten · 03-15-2007, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Feba

If your PC doesn't play well, chances are a PS2 won't either.

PS2 users seem to experience a lot less issues than PC users do, so I don't know what you're getting at here.

Eohmer · 03-15-2007, 10:42 AM

Yeah, I agree with Kitten.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the game originally made FOR the PS2 at first?

Mhurron · 03-15-2007, 10:45 AM

Yes, the first client was the Japanese PS2 client. On top of that even if it wasn't first written for the PS2, the PS2 has static hardware, if it works at all on Bob's PS2 it will work on every PS2 (except broken ones).

The correct statement would be if it doesn't work on your PC it will work on a PS2 or a 360.

Necropolis · 03-15-2007, 11:19 AM

I believe what feba was getting at is if you can't afford a decent enough machine to handle FFXI you might have trouble getting a PS2 version.

First you'd have to get a hard-drive working in your PS2. The PS2 would have to be the older model, not the slim version. Then you'd have to find the game and expansions for PS2. If the OP doesn't already have a hard drive for his PS2, it might be safer to upgrade the computer as opposed to trusting e-bay or something for parts.

But up to the OP what he would prefer to do.

Mhurron · 03-15-2007, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Necropolis

I believe what feba was getting at is if you can't afford a decent enough machine to handle FFXI you might have trouble getting a PS2 version.
First you'd have to get a hard-drive working in your PS2. The PS2 would have to be the older model, not the slim version. Then you'd have to find the game and expansions for PS2. If the OP doesn't already have a hard drive for his PS2, it might be safer to upgrade the computer as opposed to trusting e-bay or something for parts.
But up to the OP what he would prefer to do.

Walmart (online) has the original package. CoP and ToAU are easier to find. You can get used original PS2's.

Necropolis · 03-15-2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mhurron

Walmart (online) has the original package. CoP and ToAU are easier to find. You can get used original PS2's.

Oh, I'm sorry, didn't know it was still as readily available. I'd don't really have a preference on system choice, but I just have to have a controller.

Are the Internet hookup things (I forgot what they are called for PS2) still available as well? I know the slim version now has it built in, didn't know if they discontinued the original though. It's been a while since I've even turned my PS2 on so I'm a bit rusty on it's features.

But either way, I would just go the cheapest route, or if the OP intends on getting a 360 anyways I wouldn't discourage it. I enjoy playing the game on my desktop, 360, and laptop.

Mhurron · 03-15-2007, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Necropolis

Oh, I'm sorry, didn't know it was still as readily available.

Don't worry, it took a little searching when I was considering getting it for my PS2 before I found it.

Shadowneko · 03-15-2007, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Necropolis

I believe what feba was getting at is if you can't afford a decent enough machine to handle FFXI you might have trouble getting a PS2 version.

First you'd have to get a hard-drive working in your PS2. The PS2 would have to be the older model, not the slim version. Then you'd have to find the game and expansions for PS2. If the OP doesn't already have a hard drive for his PS2, it might be safer to upgrade the computer as opposed to trusting e-bay or something for parts.

But up to the OP what he would prefer to do.

You can also pay $500-$600 and buy a PS3. You'd still need the install disks but thanks to the firmware updates to the backwards compatibility FFXI runs fine on a PS3....

The thing is you're running the PS2 version on the PS3...not a PS3 specific version....