lag on ps2?

[sephiroth111]

is it true that when i play final fantasy 11 on ps2 it has a slow movement or lag? im sorry for my question 'coz this coming january, im starting to play final fantasy 11 on ps2 but i dont know if quite lag when i play in ps2.... is it true?

[Caspian]

Most of the time you will not experience in major lag. With a slow connection you might get small amounts in jeuno and maybe later on around the ah in Aht Urghan, but thats normal for everyone. Much later on there will be lag while participating in Besieged and Dynamis, but thats much later down the line and everyone experiences it in these places, so no worries. You'll be fine on ps2.

[Icemage]

Obligatory warning about the PS2 version:

The PS2 version of FFXI is no longer officially supported by Square-Enix, since the PS2 hard drive is discontinued. In order to play FFXI on PS2, you need an older style PS2 (not the "slim" one - it won't work!), a PS2 network adapter, a PS2 hard drive (which comes with FFXI + Rise of the Zilart), plus the PS2 versions of each additional expansion (Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan).

I have heard unconfirmed reports that the PS2 version does work on the PS3, but you'll still need the PS2 expansions.


Icemage

[Tsikuro]

I'll check if it works on PS3 in a sec... sitting through firmware patch 1.3 right now. ~_~

Edit: ...It doesn't work. It just brings you to a screen that says...

No HDD found.

A HDD is required to use the PlayOnline Viewer. You must
have at least 1152MB of free disk space to install the
PlayOnline Viewer and Tetra Master. Please install a HDD
then restart the PlayOnline Viewer.

Please power down your console now.

[sephiroth111]

tnx for the info. I have oNe m0re questi0n aB0uT the latest expansi0n of fF11. I d0nt have the latest expansi0n of aht urgan. n0w my questi0n is w/o the latest expansi0n it wilL auT0maticAlLy patch the aht urgan w/o buying it? Or i neEd to buy the latest expansi0n?

[shigo]

nope you still need to buy the expansion inorder to gain access to the areas.
If you don't get it, the land of Aht Urhgan won't exist for you

As for lag... The PS2 is the BEST system to play on in terms of problems and lag.
I swear sometimes I see things appear in game others won't see (PC people)
Just try and out claim me :D 3/3 n00bolger

Although it does look the crapiest of the 3 at least you can go all out w/
weather & effects and have no problems.
The game was made for the PS2 what can I say ^^

[Enso]

For when i camp NMs i play PS2.but i mostly play on Xbox360 much better graphics

[sephiroth111]

oh, i must buy the expansi0n of chain of pR0m0thia and treasures of aht urhgan to able to play the game. Im here in philippines and im just borrowing the master card of my friend to buy the game. Maybe i can play the game nxt yr of sumMer. I have a questi0n again, Can i use dial up conNection for my ps2 to connEct my final fantasy 11?

[shigo]

yes, you can play on a dial up 56k connection. I had some friends who did it.
They lagged a lot tho. A better faster connection would make the gaming experience a lot better imo.

heck if you can play this on a fiber connection you can play with your phone line SEE FOR YOURSELF

[sephiroth111]

i think n0t quite to0 lag when i useD dial up c0nNecti0n for my ps2 buT maybe. How much i pay overall when im start to play the game?

[Icemage]

i think n0t quite to0 lag when i useD dial up c0nNecti0n for my ps2 buT maybe. How much i pay overall when im start to play the game?

Standard fee is $12.95US per month, plus $1.00 per additional character.

P.S. Please don't use "0" instead of "o" when posting, it makes you look extremely immature.


Icemage

[sephiroth111]

sorry for using "0" instead of "o" b'coz im using nokia 6630 when i want to post a comment. is there a hidden charge when i pay the bill?

[Caspian]

Hidden charge? For FFXI? Not that I'm aware of, everything you pay is listed in the monthly summary that playonline volunteers to show you everytime you log in for the first week or so of every month. Its been a long time since I started a new account, but the first 30 days are free with a new game purchase, whatever is left of a month after that 30 days is prorated. From there on out its the prices Icemage quoted earlier. I can't remember any "hidden" charges like connection fees or other such nonsense at all.

[MisterCookie]

By the way, FFXI is still supported by SE; they still offer tech support. It will just be a lot harder finding the actual game for that platform.

[shigo]

Quick Question since it's related:

About "hidden charges" is there an additional fee for reactivation?

Say I come back and get charged for the month upon activation $12.95 (1 character)
plus an additional $12.95 for the "activation"?