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[krypt0nian]

5gb install.
Only demo listed on disc.

Courtesy of Milliway @ IGN boards.

 

[neptunes]

I just checked my local newstand, no luck yet.

They'll Probably have it in by the end of next week. we should organiz a meet-up.

 

[krypt0nian]

I just checked my local newstand, no luck yet.

They'll Probably have it in by the end of next week. we should organiz a meet-up.

Hellz yeah.

 

[Slartibartfast]

Does anyone know if the BETA is coming to the UK. How much of the game does it let you play...I've never played a MMORPG or a beta before so I'm curious as to what to expect. Any info would be greatfully received.

 

[krypt0nian]

Does anyone know if the BETA is coming to the UK. How much of the game does it let you play...I've never played a MMORPG or a beta before so I'm curious as to what to expect. Any info would be greatfully received.

yes!

http://www.oxm.co.uk/articles/news/...ine/play_final_fantasy_xi_online_with_oxm360!

So with Issue 04 of OXM360, on sale 05 January, you’ll get a second playable Xbox 360 disc stuffed to the layers with the full Xbox 360 Beta Version of Final Fantasy XI Online.
That’s on top of the usual playable disc, which for Issue 04 comes with superb trial versions of Kameo and Need for Speed Most Wanted!
You’ll be able to create your Final Fantasy characters, take them online, and interact with thousands of gamers all around the world as you make your way through the huge fantasy land of Vana’diel for as long as Square Enix run the Beta servers!
All you’ll need to play is an Xbox 360 with hard drive, an Xbox Live Gold account and a broadband connection.

 

[Belfast]

*salivates*

 

[neptunes]

make your way through the huge fantasy land of Vana’diel for as long as Square Enix run the Beta servers!
All you’ll need to play is an Xbox 360 with hard drive, an Xbox Live Gold account and a broadband connection.

I thought MMORPG's only required Silver Accounts?

 

[Belfast]

I thought MMORPG's only required Silver Accounts?

Maybe BETA requires it? I don't know why half the batshit insane requirements for the BETA are there, but there must be some innane reason for it.

 

[Mrbob]

Looks like it will be time to give FFXI a whirl again once I get the beta in the mail.

 

[krypt0nian]

Looks like it will be time to give FFXI a whirl again once I get the beta in the mail.

Neptunes and I are going to get married and start a mandragora farm!!!!!

 

[neptunes]

I dunno, I'm kind of stuck with Silver at the moment.

 

[krypt0nian]

I dunno, I'm kind of stuck with Silver at the moment.

Do not shit on our dream. I beg of you.

 

[Suikoguy]

It should not be that many more days till we get a confirmation on needing a Gold Account.

BS if true

 

[krypt0nian]

It should not be that many more days till we get a confirmation on needing a Gold Account.

BS if true

If its true it probably only for the beta. Just another perk.

Full version should only need Silver, as per the Silver/Gold descriptions?

 

[Kabuki Waq]

wish they put REAL game demos on the disc.

 

[Spike]

From the US Beta faq:

Does it cost money to join PlayOnline and Xbox Live?

The "Silver Membership" service for Xbox Live is free, and subscribing to the fee based "Gold Membership" will allow complete access to all Xbox Live services. Subscribing to either of these services will allow you to play FINAL FANTASY XI. PlayOnline membership and participation in the FINAL FANTASY XI beta test is free of charge. For more information on Xbox Live services, please go to the Official Xbox 360 Homepage.

 

[krypt0nian]

From the US Beta faq:

So the Mandragora Farm is on, neptunes!

 

[Darko]

Does it cost money to join PlayOnline and Xbox Live?

The "Silver Membership" service for Xbox Live is free, and subscribing to the fee based "Gold Membership" will allow complete access to all Xbox Live services. Subscribing to either of these services will allow you to play FINAL FANTASY XI. PlayOnline membership and participation in the FINAL FANTASY XI beta test is free of charge. For more information on Xbox Live services, please go to the Official Xbox 360 Homepage.

 

[arne]

must. get. now. :<

 

[nubbe]

Will FFXI on 360 have achievements?

Like reach lvl 75 with any class to get 50 points :lol

 

[Docpan]

Yeah.... You guys are gonna be disappointed.

Luckily for you, you won't be shelling out 100 bucks for an otherwise useless hard drive with membership fees on top of that. 3 months of trying to trick myself into liking it later, I realized I had been Squar'WNED

 

[Shouta]

Hell, they should refund the cost of your Xbox 360 if you can put up with the price of items on most of the servers nowadays.

 

[sangreal]

wish they put REAL game demos on the disc.

I'd rather stupid exclusive magazine demos died off in favor of downloadable demos


<3 EA

 

[Servizio]

So, is the beta gonna be a first come first serve kind of thing? Because I signed up and got my codes, but it's gonna be awhile before the disc reaches me here in the boonies.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

:lol

I wonder how long until FFXI-2?