wow... good thing i supported SE and bought a copy of this game for the 360... HAHA -_-

Why can't I have a PS3? =(

~Miles "Tails" Prower out! Catch me if you can!

Oh well, I still dont regret my choice of a 360.  It would have been nice to have that little extra though.  Grats to the ps3 owners.

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

1) Buy game (Final Fantasy XIII - PS3 Only!).
2) Look inside for registration card.
3) Go to website showed on card.
4) Create account.
5) Add and register your game (XIII) with the serial number of the game.
6) Wait to receive your "Code" either onscreen or via email. [**a][**b][**d] (Should be pretty instant, but allow up to 30 mins I guess)
7) Go to Beta signup page and complete form. Make sure to select PS3 [**c][**e]
8) Upon selecting PS3, you will be required to fill in the "code" from step (6).
9) Sit on your hands and wait for news on when the PS3 Beta starts etc.

[**a] I cannot confirm or prove what my friend says about the Code having shown up on-screen after he registered the game. I just have to take his word for it at this point.

[**b] It has become known that the "Code" reward for registering is a Limited offer. Best guess: First Come, First served.

[**c] Please note: Only one application will be considered, and that will be the last one you submitted. If you have already been selected for PC Beta, completing this form again stands a high chance of disqualifying you from the PC Beta. MAYBE it will just pop an error or your application will be filtered out at a later stage. Don't take that chance of you really rather want to be in PC Beta.
You WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to be active in both Beta platforms.

[**d] Do not lose this code, even if you are not selected for Beta when the time comes. The code still guarantees a super-secret in-game item for FFXIV once it launches. :)

[**e] North American Beta Signup page and European Beta Signup page

Credit to wheunis of Eorzeapedia.

When you register FF XIII on the S-E Members page you get a code for FF XIV.
Then you have to go to the beta application page (yeah, the same one as before, and mind you, you can only have 1 application per one S-E Account - that is PS3 OR PC) and fill the application while typing in the code.

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

Why would they offer a PS3 only beta in the 360 copy? Sure some people will have both consoles but most will certainly not. They can at the very least confirm the person buying the PS3 copy no doubt owns a PS3 or has easy access to one.

Oh well, I'm glad I bought the PS3 version last night :)

Still debating if I wanna go out and buy the game. I mean I've playing 3 MMO's already, I wont have time to play 13, and not even sure if I wanna buy it jsut to try and get into beta.

i think it only comes with the ps3.  and from what i read its not a sure thing.

this is from the site

BONUS CODE! Receive a FINAL FANTASY XIV Secret In-Game Item!

About This Promotional Code

You are eligible to receive a 20-digit FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code because you registered FINAL FANTASY XIII for PlayStation®3.

How to Use the Promotional Code

There are two uses for the FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code.

1. Receive a FINAL FANTASY XIV Secret In-Game Item!
After the official launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV in 2010, you will receive a secret in-game item* by registering the promotional code at the beginning of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
*Details on the secret item will be revealed at a later date on SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS and the official FINAL FANTASY XIV website.

Enter for a potential opportunity to become a beta tester for FINAL FANTASY XIV for PlayStation 3!
The promotional code also allows you to apply now for a potential opportunity to become a beta tester for FINAL FANTASY XIV for PlayStation 3. Click the link that appears below the FINAL FNATASY XIV promotional code and enter using the official beta tester application form.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Promotional Code: 123 not gonna tell you :p

FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Application Form

*PLEASE NOTE
- The FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code is available in limited quantities. The code is obtainable by registering a serial code printed on a special MEMBERS Point Card included in the first production run of FINAL FANTASY XIII for PlayStation 3.
- The FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code enables you to apply for, but does not guarantee participation in, beta testing for FINAL FANTASY XIV. Those selected to participate in the beta test will be notified at a later date.
- The FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code is required only for the PlayStation 3 beta testing application. The code is not required for the beta testing application for the Windows® version of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
- Submission of the FINAL FANTASY XIV beta testing application is limited to one per Square Enix ID, either for Windows or PlayStation 3.
- Beta testing of the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV will begin after the start of the Windows version's beta testing. The schedule will be announced at a later date.
- The FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code can be used for FINAL FANTASY XIV beta testing entry starting March 9, 2010. The FINAL FANTASY XIV in-game item can be received after the official start of the FINAL FANTASY XIV service by entering this promotional code.
- Each FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code may only be used once for each program described in this document.
 

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

I thought the 360 version wasn't guaranteed yet. I recall something about microsoft being microsoft and wanting to control how it all integrated with Xbox Live.

I bought my copy earlier today (without knowing about this) and I'm torn if I want to try to get into the PS3 beta or hope for a PC beta...

Does not work for me :)

No 360 version has even been announced, so I don't see how this is a fuck you to 360 players.

Even when/if they eventually do announce it, it's not like it will be day & date, it's pretty much confirmed at this point that the game will be PC/PS3 only when it first launches. Also considering quite a few FFXI players I know that play on the 360 got accepted into the PC alpha test (and subsequent beta phases), I don't really think 360 players can complain at all. You can't have everything your way after all.

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

FFXIV isn't coming to the 360 so it wouldn't make sense to give xbox users PS3 beta codes, guess you should of gotten the ps3 version negative nancy.

(:

Originally posted by Rajen

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

 

FFXIV isn't coming to the 360 so it wouldn't make sense to give xbox users PS3 beta codes, guess you should of gotten the ps3 version negative nancy.

 

(:

It's not just a beta code, it also grants in-game content, therefore it's just as DeserttFoxx said. I'll be getting XIII for PS3 anyway, but I can understand why this is pretty unfair on those who have a 360... the majority of people who actually care about the item will probably be getting it for PC anyway, in which case the console exclusivity is irrelevant.

IMO this is just SquareEnix making a point to MS. I've always gotten the distinct impression that SE hates MS, despite giving XIII to the 360.

Originally posted by Alberel

Originally posted by Rajen

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

 

FFXIV isn't coming to the 360 so it wouldn't make sense to give xbox users PS3 beta codes, guess you should of gotten the ps3 version negative nancy.

 

(:

 

It's not just a beta code, it also grants in-game content, therefore it's just as DeserttFoxx said. I'll be getting XIII for PS3 anyway, but I can understand why this is pretty unfair on those who have a 360... the majority of people who actually care about the item will probably be getting it for PC anyway, in which case the console exclusivity is irrelevant.

IMO this is just SquareEnix making a point to MS. I've always gotten the distinct impression that SE hates MS, despite giving XIII to the 360.

Meh, XIII was made for the PS3 anyway, the 360 version is just an afterthought. Note: I am not a PS3 fanboi and have many more 360 games than PS3 games, but you gotta know which system to get which games on. If you can't afford both systems sometimes you have to settle for less.

Originally posted by skeaser

Originally posted by Alberel

Originally posted by Rajen

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

 

FFXIV isn't coming to the 360 so it wouldn't make sense to give xbox users PS3 beta codes, guess you should of gotten the ps3 version negative nancy.

 

(:

 

It's not just a beta code, it also grants in-game content, therefore it's just as DeserttFoxx said. I'll be getting XIII for PS3 anyway, but I can understand why this is pretty unfair on those who have a 360... the majority of people who actually care about the item will probably be getting it for PC anyway, in which case the console exclusivity is irrelevant.

IMO this is just SquareEnix making a point to MS. I've always gotten the distinct impression that SE hates MS, despite giving XIII to the 360.

 

Meh, XIII was made for the PS3 anyway, the 360 version is just an afterthought. Note: I am not a PS3 fanboi and have many more 360 games than PS3 games, but you gotta know which system to get which games on. If you can't afford both systems sometimes you have to settle for less.

Heh, I can understand that, I have a 360 but I'm using FFXIII as an excuse to finally buy a PS3. I just don't understand why MS couldn't have included the item codes in every copy of the game. Why not just leave the beta codes exclusive to the PS3?

To be honest, this sort of situation is why I'm growing to really dislike all of these bonus content promotions with preorders and special editions on the console market lately.

Originally posted by Rock_Mu

No 360 version has even been announced, so I don't see how this is a fuck you to 360 players.

Even when/if they eventually do announce it, it's not like it will be day & date, it's pretty much confirmed at this point that the game will be PC/PS3 only when it first launches. Also considering quite a few FFXI players I know that play on the 360 got accepted into the PC alpha test (and subsequent beta phases), I don't really think 360 players can complain at all. You can't have everything your way after all.

I am in the beta for the PC and Xbox 360 verison with 2 accounts right now. No, i don't mean the beta is now, I mean I have applied for both.

I have the website for both as a news posting on my news website, but i guess since i don't get alot of readers or anything, I won't post the link.

Originally posted by DeserttFoxx

Thats a nice little fuck you to the xbox customers...

could say the same thing about the PS3 owners and the GTA expansions.

tbh i am so sick of these exclusive console crap (either Xbox or PS3).  I really don't see a reason to shaft the Xbox users especially if they plan on releasing the new MMO on the Xbox.

Originally posted by Superthrust

Originally posted by Rock_Mu

No 360 version has even been announced, so I don't see how this is a fuck you to 360 players.

Even when/if they eventually do announce it, it's not like it will be day & date, it's pretty much confirmed at this point that the game will be PC/PS3 only when it first launches. Also considering quite a few FFXI players I know that play on the 360 got accepted into the PC alpha test (and subsequent beta phases), I don't really think 360 players can complain at all. You can't have everything your way after all.

 

I am in the beta for the PC and Xbox 360 verison with 2 accounts right now. No, i don't mean the beta is now, I mean I have applied for both.

 

I have the website for both as a news posting on my news website, but i guess since i don't get alot of readers or anything, I won't post the link.

Oh wow there's a 360 beta?

Originally posted by Superthrust

 

I am in the beta for the PC and Xbox 360 verison with 2 accounts right now. No, i don't mean the beta is now, I mean I have applied for both.

 

I have the website for both as a news posting on my news website, but i guess since i don't get alot of readers or anything, I won't post the link.

thats news to me, last i saw (as of yesterday) they only offered a sign up for ps3 and windows

These are only included in the initial print or first print of the game so not all copies are guaranteed to have it.  I would imagine the first shipment to any store would, but subsequent shipments might not so maybe you should ask at wherever you go to pick it up if it's a first shipment copy.

I got mine all registered and ready to go, and my wife was kind enough to sign up for the PS3 beta.  Registered at 12:04est.  I hope it's first come first serve. 

I didnt sign up till 6pm eastern, so first come first serve does not look good for me hehe

I had a Code in My XBox Version too

I really don't want to buy a game I have no intention of playing just to be able to enter into a beta for a game I'm very interested in playing.