Phantasy Star Portable 2 finally released for NA/EUR

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  • KaseiusKaseius Registered User regular
    edited August 2010
    I, for one, am still hunting rares while being level 15. Photon Claw and Double Sabers? Alright!

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited August 2010
    Well, I'll probably be on tonight for Bruce's Dungeon if anyone wants to trade cards to get that 10 Partner Card Title. Character name is Baba Yaga.

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  • FiarynFiaryn Omnicidal Madman Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    So having just recently bought a PSP, and having a long repressed urge to play Phantasy Stars, of the online variant, I think I may have to finally give in and pick up PSP2 when it comes out.

    What kind of crowd we got around here for multiplayer shenanigans?

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  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I'm definitely up for some online shenanigans.

    Probably not going to sink too much more time into the demo granted, but definitely once the retail version hits.

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  • blaze_zeroblaze_zero Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I'd be willing to shell out weekend hours for some weapon hunting.

    Too busy during the week now though.

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I'll be there. For a bit, anyway, until I hit my 15 hour mark.

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  • BrodyBrody The Watch The First ShoreRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    So I have a question about PSP the first one. Why do shotguns suck so bad, or am I doing it wrong. Also, is hording grinding stones till I get better items a bad idea. And last in my list of noob issues, should I try sticking to just one weapon type, and one Photon Art, or spread the love?

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  • MonkeyConQuesoMonkeyConQueso No more MH Claw Happy handsRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Man, the demo has me sold. I had my doubts from the first PSPortable, since it never really grabbed me, but the gameplay in this, and the layout, is much more fun. Yay for endless item hunts again!

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  • FiarynFiaryn Omnicidal Madman Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Announcing an expansion that will render the base game obsolete when the base game isn't even out yet is kinda :?

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  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Fiaryn wrote: »
    Announcing an expansion that will render the base game obsolete when the base game isn't even out yet is kinda :?

    Unfortunately, that's the sort of thing that happens when we are left waiting nearly a year for the release of a game stateside for some inexplicable reason.

    That and I don't think Sega of Japan cares about us all that much :P

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  • BlitzAce1981BlitzAce1981 Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Maddoc wrote: »
    Fiaryn wrote: »
    Announcing an expansion that will render the base game obsolete when the base game isn't even out yet is kinda :?

    Unfortunately, that's the sort of thing that happens when we are left waiting nearly a year for the release of a game stateside for some inexplicable reason.

    That and I don't think Sega of Japan cares about us all that much :P

    If it's any consolation, we probably won't see the expansion outside of importing it.

    ...

    :?

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  • MonkeyConQuesoMonkeyConQueso No more MH Claw Happy handsRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Maddoc wrote: »
    Fiaryn wrote: »
    Announcing an expansion that will render the base game obsolete when the base game isn't even out yet is kinda :?

    Unfortunately, that's the sort of thing that happens when we are left waiting nearly a year for the release of a game stateside for some inexplicable reason.

    That and I don't think Sega of Japan cares about us all that much :P

    If it's any consolation, we probably won't see the expansion outside of importing it.

    ...

    :?

    I'm honestly not so sure. SEGA has actually been rather good about importing anything Phantasy Star. And I'm totally okay with an expansion being released at some point after the base game - if anything you can work on your character until the expansion comes out state (EU too I would surmise) side, then import it into the expansion. Nothing lost, really.

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  • blaze_zeroblaze_zero Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    So I think this is out in 2 days now? I think that's what Amazon is saying.

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  • GilderGilder Aw snap Macaroni PartyRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I think it ships monday to be in stock Tuesday. So it can directly compete with Halo: Reach. Great move there Sega!

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  • FiarynFiaryn Omnicidal Madman Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Maddoc wrote: »
    Fiaryn wrote: »
    Announcing an expansion that will render the base game obsolete when the base game isn't even out yet is kinda :?

    Unfortunately, that's the sort of thing that happens when we are left waiting nearly a year for the release of a game stateside for some inexplicable reason.

    That and I don't think Sega of Japan cares about us all that much :P

    If it's any consolation, we probably won't see the expansion outside of importing it.

    ...

    :?

    I'm honestly not so sure. SEGA has actually been rather good about importing anything Phantasy Star. And I'm totally okay with an expansion being released at some point after the base game - if anything you can work on your character until the expansion comes out state (EU too I would surmise) side, then import it into the expansion. Nothing lost, really.

    Money is a non-trivial resource.

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  • blaze_zeroblaze_zero Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I'll probably pick this up next weekend then.

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  • MonkeyConQuesoMonkeyConQueso No more MH Claw Happy handsRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Fiaryn wrote: »
    Money is a non-trivial resource.

    I was going to make that point actually, but figured that a years time between the base release and the "expansion" would be enough time to enjoy your money's worth. It's not like the expansion will take less than a year to release in English.

    Also remember that your money towards Phantasy Star games is funding future expansions and other large releases here in the US or UK. If said games don't sell well, don't expect SEGA to export them any more.

    Blah blah blah, tl;dr = Use your money to support game franchises you like, and if you don't like released expansions, don't buy 'em, and SEGA will get the consumer "hint".

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  • MugaazMugaaz Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Can't wait for this. Got a PSP Go and docking station so I can play it on my TV using my PS3 controller. Psyched.

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  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Whoah, docking station and PS3 controller? I've all but stopped playing my PSP and MHFU due to comfort issues. Can you elaborate on that, perhaps provide some links? Is a PS3 required too?

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  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Mugaaz wrote: »
    Can't wait for this. Got a PSP Go and docking station so I can play it on my TV using my PS3 controller. Psyched.

    This intrigues me and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter

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  • MonkeyConQuesoMonkeyConQueso No more MH Claw Happy handsRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    The requirement of "PSP Go" is a pretty big game stopper for me since Sony no longer marketing it, and is in fact pushing the PSP 3000 again.

    But the possibility of saving my wrists by spending another ~$250 does have a certain draw to it...

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  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Oh, does it require the PSP Go? Eff that then.

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  • KaseiusKaseius Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    The requirement of "PSP Go" is a pretty big game stopper for me since Sony no longer marketing it, and is in fact pushing the PSP 3000 again.

    But the possibility of saving my wrists by spending another ~$250 does have a certain draw to it...

    PSP Go (white) is 199.99$ on Amazon, and many other places had them marked down to 200 instead of 250.

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  • MugaazMugaaz Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    It requires a PSP Go because the Go is the only one with bluetooth functionality, also requires a PS3. You can pick them up used at gamestop for $150. I play a lot of MH and the like so that, plus PSP2, plus MHF3 makes it more than worth it for me.

    It can be done with older models but requires CFW, and that basically stops you from using PSN.

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  • blaze_zeroblaze_zero Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Isn't PSP2 UMD only though?

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  • MugaazMugaaz Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    blaze_zero wrote: »
    Isn't PSP2 UMD only though?

    no

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  • MonkeyConQuesoMonkeyConQueso No more MH Claw Happy handsRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Mugaaz wrote: »
    It requires a PSP Go because the Go is the only one with bluetooth functionality, also requires a PS3. You can pick them up used at gamestop for $150. I play a lot of MH and the like so that, plus PSP2, plus MHF3 makes it more than worth it for me.

    It can be done with older models but requires CFW, and that basically stops you from using PSN.

    I'll have to look for that - I've got two PSPs already, with one CFW'd because I wanted to fiddle with Japanese only Monster Hunter quests. So getting this setup for MHFU would be awesome.

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  • GilderGilder Aw snap Macaroni PartyRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    So I got a text from gamestop saying it'll be available today, "pm". So I'm going to guess it's in the evening delivery. So if it is, is anyone else getting it today? Because I'll be so up for multiplayer.

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  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Just now got back from picking up my copy, actually.

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  • Shady3011Shady3011 Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Mugaaz wrote: »
    It requires a PSP Go because the Go is the only one with bluetooth functionality, also requires a PS3. You can pick them up used at gamestop for $150. I play a lot of MH and the like so that, plus PSP2, plus MHF3 makes it more than worth it for me.

    It can be done with older models but requires CFW, and that basically stops you from using PSN.

    You can get PSN to work on CFW with PSN Lover or whatever it is I ended up using to play Peace Walker online.

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  • GilderGilder Aw snap Macaroni PartyRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Maddoc wrote: »
    Just now got back from picking up my copy, actually.

    You son of a newman.

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  • SeidkonaSeidkona Had an upgrade Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Some bad timing. Got into an accident over the weekend and was hit by some kid that may not have even had insurance so no recouping the deductible.

    Quite extensive damage done to the car so Deductible+Rental car = me not getting the game for a while.

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  • MugaazMugaaz Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Shady3011 wrote: »
    Mugaaz wrote: »
    It requires a PSP Go because the Go is the only one with bluetooth functionality, also requires a PS3. You can pick them up used at gamestop for $150. I play a lot of MH and the like so that, plus PSP2, plus MHF3 makes it more than worth it for me.

    It can be done with older models but requires CFW, and that basically stops you from using PSN.

    You can get PSN to work on CFW with PSN Lover or whatever it is I ended up using to play Peace Walker online.

    You are correct, I didn't realize this had been developed since it was fairly recent. Still need a key from a retail or PSN version in order to play online, at least for now.

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  • blaze_zeroblaze_zero Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Checked Wal-Mart but it's a no go.

    I think I'll have to wait until this weekend.

    Don't get too far ahead of me Gilder!

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  • Glenn565Glenn565 Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I'm going to get it whenever the PSN Updates, which probably wont be until after I get off work.

    Thanks Sony!

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  • Shady3011Shady3011 Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Yeah. I think I might end up buying it on PSN as well since I do have some PSN cards I never used.

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  • GilderGilder Aw snap Macaroni PartyRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    blaze_zero wrote: »
    Checked Wal-Mart but it's a no go.

    I think I'll have to wait until this weekend.

    Don't get too far ahead of me Gilder!

    We're all going to be level 150 and I'll have the Lame D'Arc, and it'll be unsealed, and I'll be Miku, all before you get the game.

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  • blaze_zeroblaze_zero Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Well, if it's going to be on the PSN, I could technically get it tonight.


    Should I though?

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  • Shady3011Shady3011 Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I probably will and it seems that's how Glenn is picking it up.

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  • Death Cab For AlbieDeath Cab For Albie Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    is psn updated yet?

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