PSU 360 Open Beta

[Groovebox]

Got pwned by the last paragraph but look for it probably tomorrow.

SEGA is proud to announce the start of the Open Beta for Xbox 360! This will be the first chance to play the newest addition to the long running Phantasy Star series. The Beta test period is expected to run until October 18th and will allow participants to play through a portion of the online game. We encourage users interested in the Multiplayer aspects of Phantasy Star Universe to check out all there is to see in the Beta environment!

Getting started is extremely easy! If you want to participate you must have an active Xbox Live Gold account. The Beta will be available for everyone download on the Xbox Marketplace for two days after release! We anticipate that the Beta will be available very, very soon, so keep your eyes on Marketplace for the download! Once you have the beta downloaded, you'll be able to play immediately! Once online, we highly recommend the following activities to get the most out of this Open Beta period:

* Create Your Character - Construct the perfect avatar with the robust Character Creation tool that enables players to change their character's body shape and dimensions, hairstyle and color, facial structure and features, and more!
* Meet New People - Head out to the lobby and meet new people! Visit various shops for weapons, clothing and other items and then join or create a squad to embark on missions with new friends.
* Explore the Universe - With three expansive planets to explore, discover the adventures that lie ahead on Parum, Neudaiz, and Moatoob.
* My Room - Create your personal online space by adding items and elements from your adventures, and decorating your My Room with various themes and wallpaper. In here, your Partner Machinery is able to create new weapons and items for you to use in battle, trade with friends, or sell for a profit. Players can also exchange Partner Cards and visit friends in their My Room!
* Customize Your Look - Head to one of the various Clothing or Parts shops located across the Universe and outfit your character with the newest styles.
* Try Different Job Types - Speak to the Guardian Representative located on the fifth floor of the Guardian's Colony to freely change between the three class types: Hunter, Ranger, and Force.
* Create and Sell Items - Craft items from the base materials you find during your adventures using your Partner Machinery. You can even sell these items within player-run Shops!


Announcements

We apologize, but the BETA release dates have changed. The release date will no longer be Oct 11th, but should see release very soon after. Please watch this page, as well as our Official Phantasy Star Universe forums for more information. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing everyone online very soon!

[Lylie]

Thought it was supposed to be on PS2 and PC as well? Or did I miss something?

[SephYuyX]

Yes, its coming out first for PC/PS2, xbox isnt for a month or so after; screw 360 PSU~

I think you have to upgrade to gold membership to play the beta as well.

[Unklemonkey]

Can I get a link to where you got that?

[SephYuyX]

Er I had European date stuck in my head for some reason, theyre a month later; I believe 360 release is same as PS2/PC, I think it was originally scheduled to be later. I dont pay attention to the 360 parts of the stuff much.

Anything ive read, ive read it at http://www.pso-world.com/
Beta announcemnet: http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/news_beta.php

[Lylie]

Anyone knows about how PSU's servers will be? Will they do separate servers for JP, NA and EU (like City Of Heroes), or mix them like FFXI or WoW?

[solsovly]

Nice, I'll be signing up as soon as I can.

[z3r0c00l]

beta starts this weekend

[SephYuyX]

Anyone knows about how PSU's servers will be? Will they do separate servers for JP, NA and EU (like City Of Heroes), or mix them like FFXI or WoW?

360 are on seperate servers from PS2/PC, but 360 will be connected world wide.

PS2/PC will be together, but will be seperate from JP.

I think that EU wont have their own, and will be connected with NA.

[Unklemonkey]

Thanks for the links :D

[mrfridays]

Yes, its coming out first for PC/PS2, xbox isnt for a month or so after; screw 360 PSU~

I think you have to upgrade to gold membership to play the beta as well.

What idiots have Silver?

[BRP]

Yes, its coming out first for PC/PS2, xbox isnt for a month or so after; screw 360 PSU~

I think you have to upgrade to gold membership to play the beta as well.

What idiots have Silver?

Idiots who think there is nothing on the Xbox360 worth playing online.

[Unklemonkey]

Looks like they're uploading the beta onto XBL this weekend sometime, only available for 2 days though

[Zanz L. Barre The 3rd]

Looks like they're uploading the beta onto XBL this weekend sometime, only available for 2 days though

yea...thats such bullshit =/

even 1 week was kind of whack. 2 weeks+ prz