Open Beta Test of Phantasy Star Universe for Xbox 360

[snoggy]

Our friends of PSO-World.com has the first info on the Open Beta of Phantasy Star Universe for Xbox 360.

We can now confirm that there will indeed be an online beta test of PSU on the Xbox 360, held over the Xbox Live service and open to the public.

You can head over to the PSU Forums to read more about what PSU fans are cooking up for this online beta test.


Taken from teambox link : http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11958/...-for-Xbox-360/

[snoggy]

SEGA is proud to announce the start of the Open Beta for Xbox 360 on October 11th!. This will be the first chance to play the newest addition to the long running Phantasy Star series. The Beta test period is expected to run until October 18th and will allow participants to play through a portion of the online game. We encourage users interested in the Multiplayer aspects of Phantasy Star Universe to check out all there is to see in the Beta environment!

Getting started is extremely easy! If you want to participate you must have an active Xbox Live Gold account. The Beta will be available for download on the Xbox Marketplace between October 11th and October 12th. Once you have the beta downloaded, you'll be able to play immediately! Once online, we highly recommend the following activities to get the most out of this Open Beta period:

Create Your Character - Construct the perfect avatar with the robust Character Creation tool that enables players to change their character's body shape and dimensions, hairstyle and color, facial structure and features, and more!

Meet New People - Head out to the lobby and meet new people! Visit various shops for weapons, clothing and other items and then join or create a squad to embark on missions with new friends.

Explore the Universe - With three expansive planets to explore, discover the adventures that lie ahead on Parum, Neudaiz, and Moatoob.

My Room - Create your personal online space by adding items and elements from your adventures, and decorating your My Room with various themes and wallpaper. In here, your Partner Machinery is able to create new weapons and items for you to use in battle, trade with friends, or sell for a profit.

Players can also exchange Partner Cards and visit friends in their My Room!
Customize Your Look - Head to one of the various Clothing or Parts shops located across the Universe and outfit your character with the newest styles.

Try Different Job Types - Speak to the Guardian Representative located on the fifth floor of the Guardian's Colony to freely change between the three class types: Hunter, Ranger, and Force.

Create and Sell Items - Craft items from the base materials you find during your adventures using your Partner Machinery. You can even sell these items within player-run Shops!

[partyman]

So is this available to download now?

[BFG]

Is it a marketplace thing, or...

[gunner]

Apparently it is pretty wank, and things are very similar to the original DC version... (according to my bro).

[Kalier]

its not there yet...

[snoggy]

We apologize, but the BETA release dates have changed. The release date will no longer be Oct 11th, but should see release very soon after. Please watch this page, as well as our Official Phantasy Star Universe forums for more information. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to seeing everyone online very soon

Source : http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/news_beta.php

[gamebuster]

Oh well it will be out soon i guess.

Oh yeah Snoggy 4 nil 4 nil 4 nil

[snoggy]

SEGA announced today the Phantasy Star Universe multiplayer open beta for the Xbox 360 is available for free download on Xbox Live Marketplace starting today. Here is the official press release:

SEGA Announces Phantasy Star Universe Multiplayer Free Trial Open Beta Program On Xbox 360
GUARDIANS License Pricing Unveiled for Online Play

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 13th, 2006) – SEGA® Europe, Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the Phantasy Star Universe™ multiplayer open beta for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will be available for free download on Xbox Live© Marketplace starting on today.


Gamers worldwide will be able to play the newest addition to the epic sci-fi Phantasy Star™ series during a free-trial beta download period that will run for until October 18th, 2006. The beta will be available for download until Sunday 15th Oct. Phantasy Star Universe™ offers the best of both worlds through an exciting action-packed RPG single-player story mode and a rich online multiplayer experience. The Xbox 360™ open beta program gives players a chance to preview online multiplayer mode and is open to all Xbox Live© Gold level account members.

Additionally, SEGA announced that the GUARDIANS License will be available for purchase on November 24th, 2006 for Xbox 360™, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and PC online users. The GUARDIANS License enriches the single-player story mode by enabling gamers to meet other players, strike up alliances, and embark on a huge variety of online quests within the Phantasy Star Universe™ environment. The GUARDIANS License will be available at €9.99 (£6.99) per month.

With a GUARDIANS License, gamers can fully experience the new customisable and highly interactive features in online mode including character creation, My Room (personalised online space), expansive interactive lobbies, shops, and new missions. The GUARDIANS License opens up a universe filled with robust regular content downloads including brand new quests and other additions.

Phantasy Star Universe™ will be released on November 24th, 2006. For more information please visit www.phantasystaruniverse.com/