Do I need anything particular to play this game?

[Peter_20]

So, I mean to buy a PS2 in the near future (yeah, I'm late :D), and being new to the MMORPG genre I have a question:

Do I need any particular "extra equipment" in order to actually play online?
Or does the game have this feature already?

[Sephitachi7]

Yes, you need HDD(Hard drive) for PS2 and network adaptor. You might also want to get the expansion packs, but they are not necessary. They are very expensive for the PS2 though(about $30 each). I think you might be better off getting it for the PC. Or if you don't want it for the PC this is the next best choice. But you'll probably have to spend more than 60 bucks for this.

[Yeargdribble]

You CAN NOT play this on the new slim PS2s. You can't attach the HDD to it (normally). If at all possible play it on PC. It will be far less expensive and has a lot of other benefits.

[Mirage]

The game was never released for PS2 in Europe either.

[Discord]

Yeah, providing your PC can take it, go for it.

[Renmiri]

8 GB of free disk space needed.

I wonder if it would play on my PS3

[Mirage]

I think they're working on making that possible.

[Rostum]

People have reported that they've gotten FFXI to run on PS3. But there's no current support for it.

PC's better for MMO's anyways, imo. =\

[Discord]

People have reported that they've gotten FFXI to run on PS3. But there's no current support for it.

PC's better for MMO's anyways, imo. =\

Meh, I think PC is better for pretty much everything, providing you can upgrade the hardware often enough to run games at top notch quality. Consoles are cheaper in the sense that all games are writen specifically for the hardware provided, thus loosing less firepower on multicompatibility.

[Mirage]

Oh, I forgot. There's another important thing you need in order to play this game.

Patience.

[Markus. D]

Oh, I forgot. There's another important thing you need in order to play this game.

Patience.

and then some :3

[Rostum]

People have reported that they've gotten FFXI to run on PS3. But there's no current support for it.

PC's better for MMO's anyways, imo. =\

Meh, I think PC is better for pretty much everything, providing you can upgrade the hardware often enough to run games at top notch quality. Consoles are cheaper in the sense that all games are writen specifically for the hardware provided, thus loosing less firepower on multicompatibility.

The only things I'd play on PC are MMO's, Adventure (Myst series, Dreamfall, Grim Fandango, etc) RTS and FPS. Everything else I'd rather have on a console, simply because offline RPG's, action and platforming games are more comfortable playing on the couch / in-bed.

Not to mention that upgrading your computer all the time can get very costly, especially when you have other expenses and things you'd rather buy. =P

Edit: Yes, and absolute patience. And an understanding of how to not let this game rule your life.

[Xear]

Just make sure you manage play online, or It could continue to charge you for play even when you stop playing.....

And double check they are not charging you after you cancle the account.:mad2:

[Discord]

People have reported that they've gotten FFXI to run on PS3. But there's no current support for it.

PC's better for MMO's anyways, imo. =\

Meh, I think PC is better for pretty much everything, providing you can upgrade the hardware often enough to run games at top notch quality. Consoles are cheaper in the sense that all games are writen specifically for the hardware provided, thus loosing less firepower on multicompatibility.

The only things I'd play on PC are MMO's, Adventure (Myst series, Dreamfall, Grim Fandango, etc) RTS and FPS. Everything else I'd rather have on a console, simply because offline RPG's, action and platforming games are more comfortable playing on the couch / in-bed.

That's what we love about laptops.^^

[eternalshiva]

http://forums.eyesonff.com/showthread.php?t=58856

DUDE /ispartypooper.

Besides the HDD question, everything else can be answered in that thread. You need to find an old school PS2 and a working HDD to get it kicking. PS2 players are a rare breed now a days when it breaks down they either switch to PC or buy an Xbox.

[Mirage]

As I said earlier, using the PS2 is not an option if you are European, like Peter_20 is.

[Rostum]

People have reported that they've gotten FFXI to run on PS3. But there's no current support for it.

PC's better for MMO's anyways, imo. =\

Meh, I think PC is better for pretty much everything, providing you can upgrade the hardware often enough to run games at top notch quality. Consoles are cheaper in the sense that all games are writen specifically for the hardware provided, thus loosing less firepower on multicompatibility.

The only things I'd play on PC are MMO's, Adventure (Myst series, Dreamfall, Grim Fandango, etc) RTS and FPS. Everything else I'd rather have on a console, simply because offline RPG's, action and platforming games are more comfortable playing on the couch / in-bed.

That's what we love about laptops.^^

Laptops aren't that powerful, yet. The desktop replacements have so many hardware issues and would literally burn the sheets of your bed if you had it in your lap. =P

But yeah, there's not many PS2 RPG's and stuff for the PC, emulation doesn't really work for those. But emulation for SNES I can understand. =D

[Mirage]

PS1 emulation works just fine though. For PS2, they're getting there. Many games will run, but have minor graphical glitches. You need a ridiculously powerful PC though, if you want more than 5 fps.

[Kaowaul]

I have a question, I have a toshiba laptop with windows xp on it, and about 7.66 GB on it. Will FFXI run on it or is there any hardware or software i need or could use to make the game run smoother?

[abrojtm]

The more important specs are: RAM, graphics card, sound card, and processor. Memory isn't very important.

[Rostum]

Um, the game is like 8GB or so, so it won't even fit on your laptop.

[Kaowaul]

I'm not really concerned about the space, I can get around that, what I'm mostly wondering about is things like: do i need windows vista for the game, is there any additional software or patches i can get that make it run smoother like directX or something like that.

[eternalshiva]

It fits on lap tops >.>

[Mirage]

Only if you have enough spare space, meaning 7-8 GB. And why would you need vista for a 4-year old game?

[Rostum]

It fits on lap tops >.>

Uh, what? Not every laptop is the same. >.>;

He said his only has 7.66GB on it, which is not enough for FFXI. I'd also suggest around 512MB+ RAM and a 128MB+ video card. You could try it with a 64MB video card but you'd be turning down a lot of options in the game.

No, you don't *need* Vista for this game. You won't need Vista until DirectX10 games start coming out, which will probably be next year. And if your Windows is legit, you can easily download DirectX9.0c from Microsoft's website.

Edit: Let's say that you were able to fit FFXI on your hard drive, you wouldn't have much space left, if any at all. And that is not a good thing.

[eternalshiva]

I never said -his laptop- I said laptops! :P <3

[Kaowaul]

I'm not worried about the space on my laptop

[Kaowaul]

I'm asking questions because i want to get FF11, since i don't have it, or know anybody who has it. I also want to know where I can or should buy the game.

[nozkits]

yea PC or if you have xbox live then go 360.

[Rostum]

I'm asking questions because i want to get FF11, since i don't have it, or know anybody who has it. I also want to know where I can or should buy the game.

We've answered your questions, so what's the problem?

[nozkits]

I'm asking questions because i want to get FF11, since i don't have it, or know anybody who has it. I also want to know where I can or should buy the game.


Well hmmm I could give you my account nope not gonna happen.

Anyway you can buy this game from Walmart, or best buy, or somewhere else.

Don't get it at EBgames, or Gamestop, or Gamexchange.

Those places are shady there was a time I could trust them, but with EB selling new games that were used by its employees as new... I just don't trust nor like them plus they purposely inflate the prices.

[Kaowaul]

Where can I buy the game for PC

[nozkits]

Where can I buy the game for PC
walmart, bestbuy, online.... wherever you want.