Question about PS3 to install FF XI

[Chris_Redfield]

I may buy PS3 soon~and i want to install PS2 version FF XI into it
but i dunno how to do,anyone know wt should i do to install it?

[Tavalin]

Firstly not all ps3s are backwards compatible with ps2 games. I know most of the ones sold in the UK aren't. If you intend to play the ps2 version on it you'll need to check that out for a start if you buy one. After that, I can't help you cus mine isn't backwards compatible

[Pyrostrike]

well if backwards compatible, u just have to sit through that wonderful 13 hr installation and it should setup fine on the HD

just re-input credit card info and playonline ID and u should be set....

if ur like like tavalin, i has no clue what to do

buy it for ps3?

[Fuba]

I tried installing it on ps3. it all worked fine until the update put me over 10gb partition for it. I have no idea how to adjust the partition size. it defaults to 10 gb >< if anyone knows how to fix would greatly appreciate '.'

[Chris_Redfield]

well if backwards compatible, u just have to sit through that wonderful 13 hr installation and it should setup fine on the HD

just re-input credit card info and playonline ID and u should be set....

if ur like like tavalin, i has no clue what to do

buy it for ps3?

thx for the details for that first~actually I want to hv one more method to play coz sometimes i cant use the notebook
PS3 will be my insurance to play :p

how to find out the ps3 is compatible or not? I dont want to buy a Ps3 cant compatible.....is there anything to check it when i buy it?

ar...another question,do anyone know how to upload the marcos from my PC to server and download to PS3~?i remember there was an update to do this before....

[Mosh]

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Macro

[Saving Configuration]

Bring up the configuration file save screen by pressing the following buttons/keys at the character selection screen, and choose the slot in which you wish to save.
PlayStation 2": L1 button + L3 button
Xbox 360: LB + left stick button
Keyboard: [Shift] + [Alt] + [Ctrl] +

[Loading Configuration]

Bring up the configuration file load screen by pressing the following buttons/keys at the character selection screen, and choose the slot from which you wish to load.
"PlayStation 2": R1 button + R3 button
Xbox 360: RB + right stick button
Keyboard: [Shift] + [Alt] + [Ctrl] + [R]

[Deleting Configuration]

Bring up the configuration file deletion screen by pressing the following buttons/keys at the character selection screen. Confirm deletion to restore default settings for the currently selected character.
"PlayStation 2": R1 button + L2 button + R3 button + L3 button
Xbox 360: R2 + L2 + right stick button + left stick button
Keyboard: [Shift] + [Alt] + [Ctrl] + [D]

[RedIce]

well if backwards compatible, u just have to sit through that wonderful 13 hr installation and it should setup fine on the HD

just re-input credit card info and playonline ID and u should be set....

if ur like like tavalin, i has no clue what to do

buy it for ps3?

black font is ok. this shits a pain to read.

[Pyrostrike]

kks red

The server save is done at char screen, real simple, good to do just for backup in case of emergencies....kinda like a backup on a PC, but for macros

checking if PS3 does backwards compatible....ask store ur buying from? i couldnt tell u the secret device on scanner/disk that lets systems do that >.>

can probably quote the clerk saying "Only the newer games released have backwards compatibility" but ffxi needs HD to even play so im assuming something has a HD, u have ffxi disc, all gewd

[Mosh]

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playsta ... .id=239280

I have successfully installed and run playonline and ffxi on my new 80gb ps3. I offer this step by step guide to what i did in hopes that it will help others who have had problems:

Disclaimer: You must have the original discs that came with the ps2 HDD.
From all i've read there is currently no way to get a compilation package (i.e. vana'diel collection 2008) to work on the ps3
You will also need your playonline ID and password.
Obviously internet connectivity is a must.
I do not yet own WOTG so i cannot attest to the feasibility of that yet. edit: after much research and PM's it has been proven that WOTG does NOT currently install to ps3 80gb too bad for us. call SOE and complain.

1. Place the Playonline/Tetramaster disc into ps3.

2. Go through the setup process as normal.

3. When offered a choice between registering new playonline ID or current members, choose the latter. I recommend you do not choose the automatic log-in option, you will see why later as it gets annoying having it log-in to playonline and having to immediately log back off to the original log in screen.

4. The installation should be relatively short, after which the system will reboot, restart from the ps3 toolbar (should be under games> playstation 2 game)

5. Playonline will connect and update (about 280 files, 6 minutes with hi-speed connection)

6. Now log-off playonline viewer back to the playonline log-in screen.

7. Choose the install option, you will be prompted to insert a disc. (only install the game, never choose the playonline viewer option!)

8. Insert the ffxi disc which has the orginal game and the rise of zilart expansion. (there are 2 discs in the orginal HDD final fantasy xi package)

9. Once the game has booted choose install.

(note: i viewed the movie first and then it begins to install, but this install did not start. i had to reboot and just choose the install game option.)

10. This install takes about an hour, find something else to do.

11. Afterwards hit OK and then the game asks you to remove the disc, do so, then hit OK.

12. You should be back to the ps3 viewer, choose to launch playonline again.

13. Now choose install, insert Chains of Promathia disc, start again from step 9-11. This install takes 25 minutes. (only install the game, never choose the playonline viewer option!)

14. You should be back to the ps3 viewer, choose to launch playonline again.

15. Now choose install, insert the Treasures of Auht Urgan disc, start again from steps 9-11. This install takes 30 minutes. (only install the game, never choose the playonline viewer option!)

16. Finally start playonline viewer again from ps3 viewer, however you should now go ahead and choose Games>Final Fantasy xi>Play and your update should begin.

17. Go to bed, as this update includes 4 and a half years of tweaks and changes made by POL and squeenix. Mine checked 17000 files, but many are redundant and only about 6500 are actually needed. This download can vary but i'd say 4-6 hours is a fair assumption based on hi-speed internet.

18. Congratulations!

[Pyrostrike]

mosh is full of win for finding that

have fun updating!w

[Fuba]

Downloading the update put me over the 10gb partition size. so update fails everytime