[Skoal]

I saw another thread but it was a few months old. Is it possible to run FFXI on the 80 gig? Would I need to download the PS2 stuff? I would be using the latest PS2 disc with all the expansions on it.

I am noobish on the PS3 and will be picking up one on Friday. Just don't want to buy the disc also when it won't work.

[Jonastb]

I believe it depends on which 80 gig version you pick up. I got the Metal Gera Solid one, which is backwards compatible. And I play FFXI on that without a problem. I did have to download the PS2 part, it is in the games section for downloading.

I believe the newer 80 gig version is not backwards compatible, which means you most likely wont be able to run FFXI on it.

[MrMageo]

The newer PS3's are no longer backwards compatible, so it won't read your PS2 format disc.

However on the off chance you do get an older model (very unlikely).

Step 1. Download the PS2 package from the Download Center Under Games
Step 2. Insert your boot/install disc for ffxi
Step 3. You'll be prompted to partition the HDD for PS2 software,Should be 13G.
Step 4. Follow the Install/Registration instructions on the disc for POL.
Step 5. After restart you will be promted to Install FFXI and Expansions
Step 6. After Install and another restart, You will have to DL the Updates
Step 7. After Updates enjoy playing FFXI on your PS3.

If you are lucky enough to get one that works, I recommend getting a wireless keyboard, or a long enough USB cable. I found the graphics smoothing and quasi upgrading from PS2>HD looks really crappy and hard to read if you are forced to sit at regular keyboards length away.

Or you can disable the smoothing/upgrading in the settings menu on all PS2 games (although some games look good with it like MGS3).

Oh and I suggest playing through a hard line connection on the PS3, I used to have troubles with keeping a wireless connection Stable over long periods of time on the PS3. Although it may have been corrected as I can play Socom CA with no hard line and no lost connection.

Good luck hope you can get an older machine, If not, dust off that PS2 w/ HDD and go that route. Or get an XBOX, or a computer if the sole reason is to play FFXI. (of course you can always wait it out. I am quite confident SE's next release of software will contain PS3 compatible DVD's, If not SE is retarded.)

[beatjunkie]

Holy Crap I got a older model of PS3 when it first came out
if only I had FFXI for PS2...
Oh well I got my PC

[Firewind]

Originally Posted by MrMageo

The newer PS3's are no longer backwards compatible, so it won't read your PS2 format disc.

However on the off chance you do get an older model (very unlikely).

Step 1. Download the PS2 package from the Download Center Under Games
Step 2. Insert your boot/install disc for ffxi
Step 3. You'll be prompted to partition the HDD for PS2 software,Should be 13G.
Step 4. Follow the Install/Registration instructions on the disc for POL.
Step 5. After restart you will be promted to Install FFXI and Expansions
Step 6. After Install and another restart, You will have to DL the Updates
Step 7. After Updates enjoy playing FFXI on your PS3.

The above does NOT work on PS3s in the UK. I've tried it. There is no option to even download the thing in the UK so you're stuck with the 360 version or the PS2 version.

Other online PS2 games work fine on the PS3. FFXI is the only exception,

[Kailea]

Sony is awesome huh? hehe.......

[Firewind]

The PS2 package in the PS3 Marketplace was simply never released in Europe so playing PS2 games online using the PS3 can be a huge pain in the rear sometimes especially if you lose the network disc.

[Susurrus]

This "PS2 Package" I believe is just for hard drive installs/content. Pretty much makes a 10gb partition that the PS2 games can see and use as the hard drive.

@Firewind: Make a US account and download it off the US store, I believe it should still work.

I have a US console and have downloaded stuff with my JP account before off of their store.

However, since the package is just a hard drive seeing device for ps2 games, I can't imagine you would need it since y'all never got the PS2 hard drive?

[Firewind]

We got the PS2 HD bundled with FFXI and Twisted Metal: Black actually. I remember seeing them both on stores when they first came out in the UK.

[Susurrus]

Really? And its the European version and not an import? Pics! >.>

This is first I've heard of it and google turns up nothing. o_O Pics or it didn't happen.

[Firewind]

Actually you're right, it was the network adapter that came with TM:Black, sorry about the confusion.

I think the FFXI may have been an import since google is turning up nothing for me too

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

From the Dec. 8th update on The-magicbox.com (fixed for poor engrish)

- Square Enix's producer Hiromichi Tanaka said that the reason Final Fantasy XI Online is not ported over to PlayStation 3 was because the representative from Sony on this project had quit, and Sony had no plans to address PS2 emulation issues to make the game run on the early models of PS3 (which runs PS2 games). There is no current plans to port the game over to PS3.

You know, of the people on PS2 now, I'm sure a lot would be willing to move over to PS3 if Sony hadn't fucked FFXI over time and time again somehow. I hear it runs nicely on the 360 and PC, maybe they just want me to go give MS or the PC market my business instead.

[Susurrus]

Originally Posted by Omgwtfbbqkitten

Sony had no plans to address PS2 emulation issues to make the game run on the early models of PS3 (which runs PS2 games).

What issues? I've never had any problem running FFXI on my 60GB PS3. Granted I don't use it often, but the few times I have, no issues.