Phantasy Star Universe

[business]

to all of those complaining, all of these bugs and slowdown and all are native to the 360 version. People have been playing the PC version since august without any of this happening.

This is so depressing. I really had high hopes for PSU on Live. I guess we can't really judge until it's released in about a week, but from what I have played so far, it's not looking too hot. :/

[swlovinist]

I played the 360 beta. I played the crap out of the first one. Is is still 9.99 a month on the 360? Is their voice chat? If not, then why play it on the 360? x_x. I would say that this so far looks to be a decent game, but nothing the Xbox couldnt do. Sega, your graphics engine does not have the WOW factor anymore.

[business]

I played the 360 beta. I played the crap out of the first one. Is is still 9.99 a month on the 360? Is their voice chat? If not, then why play it on the 360? x_x. I would say that this so far looks to be a decent game, but nothing the Xbox couldnt do. Sega, your graphics engine does not have the WOW factor anymore.

The 360 version does have voice chat. You must first join a party to use it though. Yeah, kinda blows. x_x

And yeah, I agree, those graphics did not make me say "wow."

[diskoboy]

After my 3rd day of attempts, I finally got in, and played for about 2 hours. The graphics are definately Xbox 1 quality, but damn I've forgotten how fun PSO was..

Day 1 buyer here. Hopefully everything will be worked out by release, network-wise.

[Tron 2.0]

Count me interested in PSU.. btw i'm going with the PS2 version.

Afther all it means more ppl to play with,since the ps2 and pc users will be on the same server.

While the 360 will be not :P

[Cryomancer]

That's why I was dissapointed to hear the gmae was coming out for ps2 of all things. Making this "PSO 2", ie something that will be ported and played for another 5+ years and then making it be able to run on ps2 just seems like a bit of a pre-crippling to me. Not that the ps2 is OMG UNDERPOWERED CRAP but if it's gonna be a viable game fro several years they shoulda stuck to PC adn the higher-end consoles. But who knows. Ep I&II was a graphical step up, so was PSOBB, so maybe it'll work out alright. Not that *I* care what it looks like anyway, I just question the soundness of the decision.

I'm sure it was basically "ps2s=everywhere, we will make cash this way" though, heh.

[captain nintendo]

Played it for about 6 hours this past weekend, and must say that I enjoyed the hell out of it. Reached level 9 (close to 10).


I learned alot from: Sega/ PSU forums


I froze up on the tutorial as well, but then decided to just forget about it after that. Voice chat works in partys only (as previously mentioned).

Partys can be upto 6 people this time around

There is seemingly alot more to learn this time around!
*Photon Arts
*Synthesizing items?
*Partner machine? (in your room)

And a whole hell of a bunch more that I haven't even touched in 6 hours.

10 dollars a month? .......... Seriously Dont cry about it :P

That's like what? 30 cents a day? Hell of a deal considering I will be playing it a bunch!


Count me in as a first day buyer.


And incase you want to play.


Captain Nintendo is my PSU name

[business]

10 dollars a month? .......... Seriously Dont cry about it

That's like what? 30 cents a day? Hell of a deal considering I will be playing it a bunch!

I'll cry if I please. I'm a poor college student!

So, any news on the lagging serves and disconnects?

[captain nintendo]

Laggy servers eh?

Seriously.... Considering this is a beta test in order to "stress test" the servers, it went really well. The only lag I had was in team voice chat.

I also have not been disconnected 1 time


There were a few times (at peak gaming hours) where I had to wait to get onto the server. But when the demo/beta is a free download, I fully expected that there would be a ton of people trying it out.

[business]

Laggy servers eh?

Seriously.... Considering this is a beta test in order to "stress test" the servers, it went really well. The only lag I had was in team voice chat.

I also have not been disconnected 1 time

I see. Well, the rest of the interweb experienced some connection diffuculties. I guess you are one of the lucky ones.


That's what I got --^

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/14/ph...versal-issues/

More on that --^

To be fair I just logged in to give it another try. I was connected with the server in no time. Once I exited my room and started exploring the lobbies, all of that lag came back though. I guess I'd just like to run into battle with my team mate without wondering where he/she is. One minute their there, the next minute they are gone (repeat process).

[jdc]

I've been playing PSO on DC and Cube since the day it came out. (main character was FOnewm named Merlin online) I still play the first Dreamcast game offline. I like the simplicity of the level 100 cap. Gotta find me a legit spread needle

I'll be all over PSU on launch day. It ain't the deepest "MMORPG" by a long shot, but the lure of rares is fun as hell.

[swlovinist]

After playing it more, this is what I have to add.

I think I like the setup of PSO 1 better. I would have liked the initial customizible control setup on this one. I dont like having to go back to your room to feed your mag. I have played it about 5 hours, and like it, but am dissapointed with the evolution of the game. It really is a PSO 1.5. Not being able to have multiplayer offline blows. So far, I have not found of it and will speak with my wallet of not buying it. After paying $50 for XBL, you would think that Sega would score a deal for Xbox live owners. If it is going to be $10 a month on all three platforms, I would say go ahead and get it for the Computer or PS2, considering that it will probably be 10 dollars cheaper on those platforms anyways. I think that PSO freaks will be pleased, and I am glad to see Xbox 360 have a MMO. Overall I guess it adds up to alot of money to play it on xbox 360. $59.99 plus $49.99 xbox live plus $9.99 a month. Even if the first month is free to play, you are still out $110.00 initially.

[captain nintendo]

I did actually have some trouble connecting last night. But hey it is a beta test. I hope some of these issues I am hearing about dont end up on the retail version. And if they do, I would fully expect them to resolve it. :/ I mean that's what the 10 dollars a month is for right? Server maintenance and what not?


I fully agree with you swlovinist. I hate going back to my room to feed my mag. I also agree that PSO/ Phantasy Star fans will enjoy the game. (even if it does feel like a PSO 1.5)

6 man partys are pretty sweet, and the replay value on this will be insanely high (for me). For andbody getting the 360 version, and if you know how to be a good party member.....

CaptainNintendo is my XBL gamertag.

Captain Nintendo is my characters name.

[business]

I did actually have some trouble connecting last night. But hey it is a beta test. I hope some of these issues I am hearing about dont end up on the retail version. And if they do, I would fully expect them to resolve it. I mean that's what the 10 dollars a month is for right? Server maintenance and what not?

Yeah, it's a beta test so there are bound to be issues. By the games release I'd imagine that all the kinks will be worked out. That $10 a month has to go to something, right?

[captain nintendo]

Incase everybody did not know, the Beta testing will be going on until the 21st. Originally they were going to end it on the 18th.

[diskoboy]

Incase everybody did not know, the Beta testing will be going on until the 21st. Originally they were going to end it on the 18th.

That's good news. I only got to play about 3 hours... And since XBL was down 2 days ago, and almost all of yesterday, I knew Sega would extend the date.

Smart move, Sega!

[captain nintendo]

Anybody find PSU today?

I heard the delivery was delayed a day? No big deal since I play hockey on Tuesday nights anyhow

But I did call Best Buy and they said it would be on the floor Oct. 26 :/ I guess I'll have to wait until Thursday before PSU starts sucking the life from me.

[Overbite]

the gamestop near me said wed

[FantasiaWHT]

Yeah I had always heard 25th. Better be tomorrow, cuz the EB I pre-ordered it at is a hike from here, but I work out near it on Wednesday nights

[FantasiaWHT]

Ok I've got it, but for the life of me I can NOT figure out how to play online!!

Loading up a Network game tells me to go get a Game ID and a Guardian License, so I go to the website it tells me to go to and I can't find anything except in the FAQ saying go to playsega.com. Ok, I go there, and it only gives me an option to buy a hunter's license for PSO BB or PSO I/II/III

Help!