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**Anaki** · 10-13-2005, 04:29 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

free trial possibly. my guess is you wont ahve to buy the expansions much like how the NA release came with rise of zilraat. you may need to buy treasure of aht urghan if it is not out when the 360 is release. beta testing is when the game is not out yet but is being played to test the program for glitches and errors. i hope i was a use to you :D

**CloudFFVII** · 10-13-2005, 04:32 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

360 version wont be out until april at least the best test is just that a test of the game to see how it runs on a live server.

**little ninja** · 10-13-2005, 04:32 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

IF you buy FFXI for the PC right now both expansion pack discs come with it now. my guess is the same thing will happen for the xbox

**Sabotage** · 10-13-2005, 04:55 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

OK thanks everyone that's lots of help my mom decided to let me get it. I know it says I have an account but it's on my sisters computer. Can I use the same character that I have now?

**silentsteel** · 10-13-2005, 04:57 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

if you only play it, but I dont know if you'd be able to use it in the beta.

**Etra** · 10-13-2005, 05:03 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Pa

I'll make a nice parent friendly post for you. (Because I know when I wanted to play these MMORPGs [Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games] my parents wanted to know everything about them. Luckily, I don't have to deal with that anymore.)

The following information is for Japan. Only difference is the release date of the Xbox 360. And I cannot guarantee you the Final Fantasy XI beta will be buddled with the North American Xbox 360.

The Xbox 360 is scheduled to release December 10 (in Japan). The beta is said to be bundled with the Premium Xbox 360 package, and not the Core.

A Gold Live membership will not be required to participate in the beta. However, you'll still need to register with Square-Enix's PlayOnline service. As for the monthly fees, that will be controlled by Xbox Live. (I'm not sure how much xbox live costs. Pretty sure $11-$12 a month or something cheap like that.)

As for the parents, if you feel $12 a month is a lot of money. That's really only one meal at Mc Donalds for two people. So really, it's not all that expensive.

Most information came from: 360updates.com

Edit: Seems your mother caved in early. LoL. The answer to your newest question is, "Yes." However, you will not be allowed to use it during the beta test. In fact, the beta test accounts will probably be deleted once the beta ends.

**InuTrunks** · 10-13-2005, 06:14 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

Here ya go, all the information you need:

When FFXI released in Japan, it was just Final Fantasy XI, soon after they had their first expasion which was called "Rize of the Zilart". When FFXI came here on PC in America, it came "Bundled" with FFXI, and Rize of the Zilart. Then Chains of Promatia came out.

About a month ago we got the Vinadel Gold pack, which is a single DVD with FFXI, RoZ, and CoP all on the DVD.

In an interview with S-E they said that the new Expansion will be released some time around the released of the XboX 360 version, which means that it'll prob. come bunlded with all 3 expansions, and ofcourse the game.

Lastly, the game costs 12.99/mo to play, which isn't really that expensive. I'm sure, for xbox360, you will NOT need gold membership to play, because it's not being hosted on their servers. When you buy the 360, there are 2 levels of membership, 1) Silver, which allows you to have a gamercard, and use chatrooms and such, then 2) Gold, which has all the multiplayer information, and allows you to play games online (like xbox live now), this costs 49.99 for 12 months (you have to buy in year increments).

Lastly, if you buy the PC version now, you will be able to play using the SAME account on the xbox360. When the time comes, just remember to NOT PUT IN YOUR NEW CD CODES, as you DO NOT NEED THEM. This is for when you get the 360 version, but instead to just hit "Returning Member and fill out your info. You'll be able to log in from any PS2, any PC, or any xbox360 with FFXI installed on it.

any other questions?

**TheGrandMom** · 10-13-2005, 06:19 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

Now are you saying you have the PC version of FFXI but want to play the 360 version?

If that is right then make sure your parents are aware of the initial cost. You will need the hard drive with the 360. If you buy the package deal on the release day then the system will cost you $399.00 and it comes with the hd. I don't know if the package deal will be available later or not. If not, the core system is $299.00 plus the hd which is $100.00. The difference between the 2 is that you get a remote, headset, and other goodies with the package deal.

Ok thats the system prices, now the price for FFXI on the 360. That will be around $59.99. Yes you can probably use your account information from the PC version but you'll still need the 360 version to install on the system.

So thats approx a $460.00 investment. Also if you use an existing account to play on, you won't receive the 30 day free trial. When you buy the core game and start a new account, you get the free trial. You will be using your core account info and just adding the new expansion to it.

Edit: No official statement has been made about the NA beta for the 360. We are assuming that it will start on launch day of the system, at least this is what the rumor has been for quite a while now. The beta is free beyond the requirement to buy the X-box 360 and hard drive to play it.

The retail release of FFXI for the 360 and the expansion for PC and PS2 will not be until early 2nd quarter of 2006 at the earliest.

**Etra** · 10-13-2005, 07:32 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Pa

All in all, you're better off just upgrading your current PC or buying a brand new one than buying one of those evil xbox's. :p

**Sabotage** · 10-13-2005, 08:15 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

Thanks people! I think I am going to buy the 360 though because I love Halo games so ya lol. Plus My com is ancient and it is supposodly better on the 360. Thanks. Oh ya one more question What about typing? Can you get a Keyboard for the xbox 360?

**Caspian** · 10-13-2005, 08:16 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

I dont think they've said for sure one way or the other, but its only a matter of time, especially considering they will have FFXI on it, its almost a necessity.

**Susurrus** · 10-13-2005, 08:41 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

Headset will not be used on FFXI. Since the virtual keyboard sucks hardcore, I would assume they will make a keyboard available.

**Sabotage** · 10-13-2005, 10:54 PM

Re: So With FFXI on the Xbox 360 When We Buy The Game Wil We Have To Buy Expantion Packs?

ok thanks alot!

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