31st January 2003, 5:50 PM
I knew it.
Who in their right mind would pay an extra $9 a month for PSO on top of the X-Box Live fee? Is it really worth more than Mech Assault or Ghost Recon? I don't think so!
Quote:This morning it was announced that Sega's Xbox version of Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II will be distributed by Microsoft Games Studios. PSO Xbox will launch in March, and will be the first online RPG to feature voice chat with the Xbox Communicator headset
Users will unfortunately also have to pay an additional fee of $8.95 per month (first 2 months are free) on top of the Xbox Live fee to purchase a "hunter's license", to play the game online. It will provides access to a plethora of online exclusive content such as seasonal quests, downloads and rare in-game items.
Both episodes can be played online or offline with up to four gamers. Additional game modes include Challenge and Battle. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is also supported in Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II. Oddly enough though, an Xbox Live account is required to play Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II both offline and online.
-- Paul Bryant
Who in their right mind would pay an extra $9 a month for PSO on top of the X-Box Live fee? Is it really worth more than Mech Assault or Ghost Recon? I don't think so!