31st January 2003, 11:26 PM
Well, reading through threads of my most visited forum, I found one single reason that may warrant $8.95/mo
"The downloadable content for the Xbox Live version will be identical to the content that is offered GameCube owners, with the exception of patches to correct any of the “NOLing,” item duplicating or online cheating problems that have affected previous versions of Phantasy Star Online. Microsoft is taking the threat of cheating in the game very seriously and has stated that the decision to patch a game will not be made lightly."
Use of the hard drive would force gamers to have the most updated patches that will hopefuly prevent cheating. That was one of the worst things about the DC version. The economy was worthless because items were no longer rare. Now if this were true, it may be the game that gets me addicted to XBL. I hated dupers and cheaters, and I'm ashamed to admit that after all else failed I joined the ranks of Gamesharkers... but I almost felt forced into it. Oh well.
One BAD ITEM... US players will not be able to access the Japan or Europe servers as a security precaution. No big deal to me, but I'm sure some people would dislike it.
"The downloadable content for the Xbox Live version will be identical to the content that is offered GameCube owners, with the exception of patches to correct any of the “NOLing,” item duplicating or online cheating problems that have affected previous versions of Phantasy Star Online. Microsoft is taking the threat of cheating in the game very seriously and has stated that the decision to patch a game will not be made lightly."
Use of the hard drive would force gamers to have the most updated patches that will hopefuly prevent cheating. That was one of the worst things about the DC version. The economy was worthless because items were no longer rare. Now if this were true, it may be the game that gets me addicted to XBL. I hated dupers and cheaters, and I'm ashamed to admit that after all else failed I joined the ranks of Gamesharkers... but I almost felt forced into it. Oh well.
One BAD ITEM... US players will not be able to access the Japan or Europe servers as a security precaution. No big deal to me, but I'm sure some people would dislike it.