Newbie to FFXI - Final Fantasy XI :: Dreams in Vana'diel :: Community

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 02:56 AM

I just now heard about this game! Well not about the game itself, but the game could be played on ps2 lol. About the ps2 version, how do I hook this game up to a new version of the ps2? My main concern is the HDD, where could i buy one?

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 02:58 AM

Also, is their a wireless adapter to connect the internet to the ps2, cause my dad's connection is far from the TV lol?????

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:01 AM

One more question, well a few more actually lol. Is their guilds in this game, and if so can their be something like vent? So we can talk online? And another thing, what server is the MOST active? LOL sorry about all these questions, i'm not new to online MMORPG, just this game. I've played SWG, And WoW for yrs lol, WoW=2 Yrs, SWG=4 Yrs.

Feba · 06-30-2007, 03:03 AM

don't bother with the PS2. At this point, it's more expensive than just buying a used 360 and a new copy of FFXI or a new PC and a copy of the Vana'diel collection.

As for a wireless adapter, you'll have to get a wifi bridge to connect it to a console, which last I checked (awhile ago, I admit) was around 50-80$

You can probably get a used PC for around 200-400$ that will play FFXI fine.

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:05 AM

But, ps2 is the ONLY thing I have atm, nobody plays PS2 version anymore? It sounds fun, playing from a TV screen and all, could a reg keyboard and mouse work?

Feba · 06-30-2007, 03:06 AM

Guilds: They're called Linkshells. Not a lot use VoIP, but some do.

Busiest server: Probably bahamut now, but it doesn't matter, more players isn't always better in FFXI.

If you're near oklahoma city, look into these:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/sys/362301993.html
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/sys/358930973.html

either one of them should be able to play FFXI just fine.
EDIT: They'll both play FFXI fine, but only the first one has a DVDROM, so unless you want to buy one for the second one, I'd go with the first

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:08 AM

Does ps2 version suck or what?

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:09 AM

Also, how do i create a character account online?

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:09 AM

Is there crafting in FFXI?

Feba · 06-30-2007, 03:10 AM

Tell your parents to buy you that computer, and get a wireless card for it

I'd recommend reading through the reviews here http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...eless-Adapters before you buy an adapter.

PS2 accepts USB keyboards last I checked, i'm not sure about mice. Really though, considering you could get that computer, wireless, a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor for under 200$, and the FFXI collection for another 20$ (which you'd probably be looking at JUST to buy a new version of the FFXI software/HDD and expansions), I'd go with the PC

Jrgsubzero · 06-30-2007, 03:11 AM

It's called the edit button -.-

Yes there is crafting.

You need to buy the game before you can create a character, it's pretty straight forward.

PS2 verison is the same as the others.

Feba · 06-30-2007, 03:11 AM

PS2 version doesn't suck that badly, it's just the fact that it's freaking old, it's hard to find the software for.

You have to buy the software to create an account.

Yes, there is.

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:14 AM

ANYONE here play ps2 version?

Feba · 06-30-2007, 03:17 AM

of course some people do, but they also got the game years ago. Keep in mind this forum has been around about half a decade now, I imagine quite a few people here played the original JP PS2 release.

Slithor Straltez · 06-30-2007, 03:18 AM

Does the HDD work on new ps2?