[Reijinku]

I was once an avid FFXI player, playing since the game debuted on the PS2 in America. After about a year or two of playing, the game was taken from me. I got it back, but my character was lost, having breached the 6 month time period.

I have often wanted to return to FFXI but with my computer in the sorry state it is in, I had to investigate other avenues. After discovering a downloadable on the PlayStation Store entitled, "PS2 System Data", an idea sparked in my head. Seeing as how I still have the game disc, and the PS3's memory drive is a HDD and working in conjuction with the downloadable, would it be possible to play FFXI on an 80GB PS3?

Much Appreciated,
Rei

[Pai Pai Master]

The PS2 System Data download was released back in launch window so 60GB units could install and play FFXI. When the 80GB unit launched, there was no compatibility with FFXI because the installation process hanged.

With version 2.00 and 2.10 updates, Sony has apparently fixed all issues with the original release of FFXI running on 80GB PS3s, according to their database. The Vana'diel Collection 2008 for PS2 launched with no backwards compatibility issues with the 80GB PS3. Here's what it says:

Final Fantasy XI (w/ Play Online - HDD Only)

The following conditions have been confirmed on PS3 System Software Version 1.92: At a specific point during the installation process, the title hangs. All conditions have been resolved on PS3 System Software Version 2.00.

Final Fantasy XI (w/ Play Online - HDD Only)

The following conditions have been confirmed on PS3 System Software Version 1.92: At a specific point during the Create Character process, the title may hang. All conditions have been resolved on PS3 System Software Version 2.00.

Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia

The following conditions have been confirmed on PS3 System Software Version 2.00: Due to issues with the installation of Final Fantasy XI, the user is unable to play this title. All conditions have been resolved on PS3 System Software Version 2.10.

Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan

The following conditions have been confirmed on PS3 System Software Version 2.00: Due to issues with the installation of Final Fantasy XI, the user is unable to play this title. All conditions have been resolved on PS3 System Software Version 2.10.

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess

No major problems for this title.

Final Fantasy XI: Vana'Diel Collection 2008

No major problems for this title.

You should be able to install FFXI fine on a 80GB PS3 if their database is accurate. I don't have a 80GB unit to test it out but you might want to look around and find someone who has done it to make sure. If not, it's worth a shot as it looks like there are no longer any problems installing and running the game.

You probably still need to download the PS2 System Data file. What it does is partition about 11GB of hard drive space and sets it up to emulate a PS2 hard drive so the game can be installed without making any changes to the process.

[Reijinku]

So even with the very first version, which contained the original and the first expansion, Rise of the Zilart, I'd still be able to play? This is just to clarify, as I will be testing the theory once this post is finished.

Sidenote: Would it be better to just get The Vana'diel collection, which I assume holds all the expansions to date excluding Wings of the Goddess, to keep my version current with everyone else's?

[MrMageo]

I was able to put FFXI:RoZ and ToAU on my 80 gig PS3 after I got the recent firm ware DL. However I still can't get wotg on it says there is an error of some sorts. (Don't own a ps2 CoP CD which is why it is not on their either.)

[Reijinku]

Well...after all the installation fun....I went to register and I put in my old PlayOnline Registration code and it kept saying it was invalid. So, then I thought they might still have it on file, and I just started a member name...but no dice. So does that mean I have to obtain new PlayOnline information? And if so...how would I go about doing that?

[Jei]

Have you used your reg code to create account before? If so, you can not reuse the code.

You should be able to log in with your original account you created tho. Have you written down your POL ID and password?

[Reijinku]

Yes, I have them on hand. I tried using them with a different member name, but it told me one or maybe both were wrong. Realistically though, this account hasn't been used in maybe 2+ years. If that matters at all.

[Nandito]

Indeed, hope you wrote down your ID and password. If you did, just click on... er... what was it called again? Create Member? Add Member? Ah whatever, you'll know what it is once you see it.

If you don't remember it... Hello new character.

Edit: Never mind. Looks like you have it. Hoozah!

[Reijinku]

Then how do I get a new POL reg code then? My old ones aren't any good.

Sidenote: I thought I might add, POL Viewer has crashed a couple time when I tried to use my keyboard...something wrong there?

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by Reijinku

Then how do I get a new POL reg code then? My old ones aren't any good.

Sidenote: I thought I might add, POL Viewer has crashed a couple time when I tried to use my keyboard...something wrong there?

If you have your original login and password, you shouldn't need to re-register anything. Registration codes are locked into the account they are used on, and never expire, so as long as your PlayOnline account is still active, you should be be able to set up a POL User with the correct login credentials in the Viewer and get back in that way to re-activate your Content IDs (BTW, make SURE you use the reactivate option, and not create new content ID option).

If it's been 2+ years, you'll need to contact Square-Enix about getting a character restoration done, more likely than not. Make sure you don't create a new character with the same name or you'll be forced to pick a new name.


Icemage

[Reijinku]

But, my original POL ID and Password aren't working either. I get to the part where I put it in and it says it's invalid... But, then again, my POL account isn't active I think.

[Nandito]

Nah, if they were the right ones, you'd go through to a little box that says your "account is suspended for unpaid fees, please pay to reactivate blah blah blah".

So pretty much, you either have your password or ID wrong. See if you made a typo or something to that extent.

[Reijinku]

I've done it several times, and it says the same thing...but I'll try again...what other choice do I have?

EDIT: I tried it a few more times, and still nothing. I even watched my fingers type in every letter. I didn't have a typo. I just dont unserstand how the POL ID and Password I have written down aren't working....Is there any way to get a new ID, Password, or Reg code?

[Kailea]

Originally Posted by Reijinku

I've done it several times, and it says the same thing...but I'll try again...what other choice do I have?

EDIT: I tried it a few more times, and still nothing. I even watched my fingers type in every letter. I didn't have a typo. I just dont unserstand how the POL ID and Password I have written down aren't working....Is there any way to get a new ID, Password, or Reg code?

no but if you have your old codes still, you can call SE and give them your CC info along with name and the old code, and they will give you the info you need

[Reijinku]

Not to sound noobish, but what's CC, and what all info would I need to tell them? Please spell it out for me.

Sidenote: How would I get ahold of Square-Enix?

Much Appreciated.