[blizzard4]

Does anyone know if there are any requirements for getting the free HDD, like playing for any certain amount of time or anything?

[Romance]

Theres no requirements other than being a part of the ps2 beta, and sending back the original HDD they sent you.

[Annorax]

Do we actually have to send back the beta copy of the game with the HDD? I have heard mixed....


-Annorax

[Romance]

I think they would just want the HDD back, the game Cds only cost a few cents to stamp out, so I don't think they would have any real reason for you to return them. I read in another post on this bored that some one mailed square-enix, and the responce said to just send back the hdd stuff.

[Annorax]

Cool that's what I thought also, I remember someone posting that.


-Annorax

[Sindarkus]

That change to the policy indicated that we had to send everything that was sent to us back. Including the sortware. Check the main page of ffxi.cogn.net, or the beta tester sites.

[Annorax]

Well damn.


-Annorax

[plastik]

did you ps2 beta testers get this email? doesn't say you have to send the game back.

Hello FINAL FANTASY XI beta tester,

The FINAL FANTASY XI beta test will officially end on Tuesday
October 14, 2003 at midnight. We sincerely hope you have enjoyed
being a part of this beta test. To thank you we are going to send you
the retail version of FINAL FANTASY XI and an HDD with additional
gaming content when you return the beta HDD you are currently using.
In order to receive the retail version of FINAL FANTASY XI and the HDD
prior to or on the release date of the game, we require that you return
the beta HDD by OCTOBER 28, 2003. Please note that we are aiming to
ship items one week prior to FINAL FANTASY XI's release date.
Information related to shipping or tracking of items will not be
available until then.

REMOVING THE HDD FROM THE PLAYSTATION(R) 2 CONSOLE

1. Exit the FINAL FANTASY XI and PlayOnline software and make sure that
the @ (standby) indicator on the PlayStation(R)2 console front is lit up
in red, then turn off the PlayStation 2 console using the MAIN POWER
switch on the console rear.

2. Disconnect the power plug for the PlayStation 2 console from the
electrical outlet.

3. Loosen the mounting screws of the network adaptor.
* Turn the mounting screws in a counterclockwise direction using a coin.
* NOTE: Do not use a screwdriver to loosen the mounting screws.

4. Remove the network adaptor from the console and HDD.
* Remove the network adaptor by pulling it away from the console. Note
that the HDD remains in the console.

5. Remove the HDD from the console. (To remove the HDD you will need
to temporarily reattach the network adaptor.)
* Press in the two UNLOCK tabs of the HDD to release it from the
PlayStation 2 console.
* Fully insert the HDD power and data connectors of the network adaptor
into the matching connectors of the HDD. Be sure to insert the
connectors straight into each other to avoid bending the pins.
* Remove the network adaptor along with the connected HDD by pulling it
out of the EXPANSION BAY.

6. Cover the EXPANSION BAY.
* After removing the HDD, reattach the network adaptor OR reattach the
expansion bay cover to help protect the expansion bus connector, which
is located within the expansion bay.

RETURNING THE HDD

1. Repack the HDD in the provided Styrofoam packaging and HDD box and
place the container inside the larger Beta Test Kit box.
* Be sure to remove the return-mailing label from the original.

2. Seal the Beta Test Kit box with packing tape.

3. Affix the return-mailing label that came with the Beta Test Kit so it
covers the original shipping label.

4. U.S. Residents: Drop off the box at your local UPS office.

Canadian Residents: Drop off the box at your local Purolator depot.

If you require further assistance or need a new return-mailing label,
please contact SCEA Consumer Services at 1-866-445-7332.

Thanks again for participating in this beta test.

[Sindarkus]

Yeah, I know. But I think we have to go by the change in policy, especially since it was posted on the PS2 beta site.

For: Public Beta Tester Agreement
Location: Chapter 3., Article 10. "Responsibility of Beta Tester," Item 6.
Effective: Immediately

Chapter 3., Article 10., Item 6. has been amended as follows:

"6. Beta Tester shall return all Software, Equipment and other materials that Beta Tester received from the Company or the designated business affiliates of the Company ("Business Affiliates") upon the completion, termination, or cancellation of Beta Testing, or disqualification of Beta Tester, or upon any request by the Company or Business Affiliates, no later than two (2) weeks after the notice of conclusion of Beta Test by the Company or Beta Tester's receipt of Company's or Business Affiliates' request for return of such materials or no later than specific time period indicated on such request.

Beta Tester shall follow the return procedures and instruction given by the Company or Business Affiliates. Beta Tester shall return the same Equipment, Software, and other materials that the Company or Business Affiliates sent to Beta Tester to the address indicated on the return request and, upon any failure to do so, shall be liable to the Company or Business Affiliates for the cost of such Equipment, Software, and other materials, and for the damages that the Company or Business Affiliates incurred due to Beta Tester not returning the same Equipment, Software, and other materials."

[Kenny]

I sent an e-mail through that support feature in playonline regarding that. They said specifically, that we only need to return the HDD and not the Beta Discs. If you'd like a forward of the e-mail just to be sure, let me know.