On 2006-10-01 07:17, Tay200k wrote:
As reported tonight on Episode 200 Part A of our podcast, Sega sent out an E-mail to some distributors this week with an unfortunate update to what was previously advised by Sega to our inside source.
In this update, it was advised that Phantasy Star Universe will not have free online play on the XBOX360. Users will have to make an account with Sega and pay a $9.99 monthly fee for the game. It should be noted, however, that Sega intends to place a demo on the XBOX Marketplace that will demonstrate both online and offline modes.
Playstation 2 users will be happy to know that a 14 day trial for the online service is being currently negotiated (no final word). Unfortunately, due to issues with the Japanese trial, some ways to exploit this system were discovered and it may not be included in the US release. More to come as soon as we hear.
If online mode isn't your thing, Sega is boasting a 40-hour long offline mode for the game that is a "separate experience."
It's never any fun to correct a previous news report, but this has all been coming from a sales source at Sega. Regardless PSU fans, the decision what platform and what fees you'll pay is up to you and you'll get to make that decision later this year when the game is released!
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