Episode 1 Client Download (Japanese PC version)

[Ezodagrom]

Ty EspioKaos for translation:


In short, the PC client of PSU Episode 1 (not the expansion) will be free to download starting September 25, but you still have to pay for the game key (1000 yen). Of course, you also have to pay for the monthly subscription (though there is a 10 day free period).


Google translation:
http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient&hl=en&u=http%3a%2f%2fphantasystaruniverse%2ejp%2fnews%2f wis%2f%3fmode%3dview%26id%3d736

Original:
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=736

[JAFO22000]

"For more information, please guide them bon appétit, Thank you."

AWESOME!!!

[Sekani]

Looks like they're offering PSU ep1 as a free PC download....?

[EspioKaos]

In short, the PC client of PSU Episode 1 (not the expansion) will be free to download starting September 25, but you still have to pay for the game key (1000 yen). Of course, you also have to pay for the monthly subscription (though there is a 10 day free period).

[Ezodagrom]

Looks like they're offering PSU ep1 as a free PC download....?
Hmm...that's what it looks like...

EDIT: Ty Espio for the translation...edits first post ^^

[LuigiMario]

All they did was make it easier to pirate.

[relentless]

All they did was make it easier to pirate.

Not like it matters since it's only EP1 and not like people would benefit a lot by "pirating" it.

[Dragwind]

Well this is interesting. I guess this can give some people who are curious about the game a cheaper solution to try it out.

[Zantra]

We'd probably get more players on the USA PS2/PC side of things, if SEGA tried this out over here...

But, we all know that it probably won't happen, since we don't need a key to play.

[Anon_Fire]

I want to see the Episode 1 US Client PC download. But that will never happen.

And yes, we don't need to use a game key.

[Mewnie]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/MagpieMouse/MewnPSU/Lulz/uhrrr.gif

There's still the monthly subscription fee. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/MagpieMouse/MewnPSU/Lulz/ohisee.gif

This is just like WoW, CoH and numerous other MMOs that offer the client download for free. At this stage in the games life, it's more about retention, so any new subscribers are a bonus.

[LuigiMario]

There's still the monthly subscription fee. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/MagpieMouse/MewnPSU/Lulz/ohisee.gif

This is just like WoW, CoH and numerous other MMOs that offer the client download for free. At this stage in the games life, it's more about retention, so any new subscribers are a bonus.

I don't remember a monthly fee for EP1.

[Arika]

I want to see the Episode 1 US Client PC download. But that will never happen.

And yes, we don't need to use a game key.


For US, torrent make both PSU v1. and AOI become free download since long ago <_<;

[PrinceBrightstar]

What of Episode 1 Story mode? Is that free to play?

[Kylie]

For US, torrent make both PSU v1. and AOI become free download since long ago <_<;
No, not really. They're available, yes, but good luck finding one that doesn't take at least a day an a half. Back on topic, I guess they're trying to make the PC's version of a demo, which I guess is good... for Japan.

[Syl]

I don't remember a monthly fee for EP1.

lawlz

[RegulusHikari]

For more information, please guide them bon appétit, Thank youI lol'd a lot more than I should have. :lol:

[RemiusTA]

No, not really. They're available, yes, but good luck finding one that doesn't take at least a day an a half. Back on topic, I guess they're trying to make the PC's version of a demo, which I guess is good... for Japan.

Rofl, a day and a half is blazin speed for most torrents this large.


...even though i got both PSUv1 AND AoTI overnight XD

[Kylie]

Well, that sucks still. >_>; I'd rather buy it.

[LuigiMario]

lawlz

Well, the 360ers can play through EP1 w/o the fee, don't know about PS2/PC.

[Brainwrecked]

Well, the 360ers can play through EP1 w/o the fee, don't know about PS2/PC.

Who buys PSU for the offline play? Oh, that's right...easiest 1000GS evar. :D