Sony Announces FFXI-Bundled PS2 Hard Drive

Posted by simoniker on Tuesday September 16, 2003 @08:56AM from the finally-fantastic-squeenix-sony-hookup dept.

Thanks to Yahoo! for hosting Sony's press release announcing the PlayStation 2 hard drive add-on's March 2004 US release. According to the release, the 40gb drive requires the PS2 Network Adaptor to work, will "...come pre-installed with Square Enix's highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Final Fantasy XI", and will cost $99. Also promised are features such as "...saving CDs to create a personal jukebox, and the ability to download... levels, missions, characters, and much more", and forthcoming Sony-published titles SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs and Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain (the latter now due in February 2004) are confirmed as having downloadable content. A GameSpot report from the Sony Editor's Day confirms the subscription pricing for FFXI: "...the first 30 days will be free and a $12.95 per month fee [from then on]."

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Re:Beta Withdrawals? by Etone · 2003-09-16 09:20 · Score: 1, Flamebait

I just can't understand why anyone would be so thrilled with FFXI. It's Everquest with some Final Fantasy art and less content.

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Budget buyers.... by MMaestro · 2003-09-16 13:17 · Score: 2, Flamebait

Will just get the PC version without noting the price difference. Why? Simple.
The graphics will be (presumably) better
No need to own a PS2 (contrary to popular belief, not everyone owns a PS2)
Consoles have not proven themselves (very) capable of running online games, let alone MMORPGs (SOCOM is loaded with cheaters, XBox Live is lacking in the game department, and Everquest Online Adventures sucks quite frankly)
Until I see a seriously ground breaking online game hit a console, which everyone seems to be hoping is Halo 2, my paper money is loyal to my consoles but my credit card is loyal to my PC.