Official Phantasy Star Portable 2 Pre-Order Thread / FAQ

[AzureBlaze]

Current Release Date:

• September 14, 2010

Retailers accepting Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PSP2) Pre-Orders:

• Amazon (link) - $39.95 (Free Shipping)
• Gamestop (link) - $39.99 (Free Shipping w/ coupon: SAVER, In-store Pickup Available)

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Does pre-ordering help support the game?
  
  "Pre-ordering actually does support the game and the franchise, more than you may know. SEGA definitely looks at the numbers. Want to make the execs at SEGA think about supporting a series even more? Spike those pre-order numbers, and they will most definitely see it." - RubyEclipse

• Will I be charged for the game when I pre-order?
  
  It depends on the retailer you are pre-ordering from, but many online stores (including Amazon and Gamestop) will wait to charge you until your game ships (or a day or so beforehand). If you're pre-ordering your game in-store, there is typically a minimum deposit of $5 required.

• Are there any pre-order bonuses for Phantasy Star Portable 2?
  
  No pre-order bonuses have been revealed yet, but they will be added to this thread if and when they are announced. Retailers such as Amazon will retroactively apply pre-order bonuses to existing pre-orders, so there is no need to worry about missing out. Consult your preferred retailer's pre-order policy if you are unsure about how they handle bonuses for existing orders.

• Is there a monthly fee to play PSP2 online?
  
  No, online play for Phantasy Star Portable 2 is completely free once you buy the game. You are required to have a Playstation Network account, but registration is free. Each copy of the game will include a unique code that can be registered with your PSN account, granting full, unlimited access to the online portion of the game.

Post if you pre-ordered!

I did it today. Game Stop is taking pre orders right now.

Do you think pre ordering shows support for the game?
Does anyone know if Sega looks at pre order numbers?
Do you like pre ordering?

I like to do it. It causes me more excitement for the game. I like posting up the receipt thing you get onto the wall. I'll tell everyone I know, gotta show them this game will be great in the states!

PSOW Note: A big thanks to AzureBlaze for starting this thread. With his permission, we've converted this into PSO-World's *official* Phantasy Star Portable 2 pre-order thread. We'll be helping to keep it updated with the latest pre-order information as we receive it!