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For those of you who are thinking of importing the US Phantasy Star Online, take a peek at this little extract taken from IGNDC;
IGNDC: Will there be an online configuration feature in the US version of the game, or will we need to use another Dreamcast product to configure out internet settings?
JK: You will need to use your Dreamcast Browser to configure your ISP settings.
There you have it, if your going to import the US version, you will need the US browser disc, which will allow you to set-up the ISP of your choice.
It's all good!
-- Steve --
IGNDC: Will there be an online configuration feature in the US version of the game, or will we need to use another Dreamcast product to configure out internet settings?
JK: You will need to use your Dreamcast Browser to configure your ISP settings.
There you have it, if your going to import the US version, you will need the US browser disc, which will allow you to set-up the ISP of your choice.
It's all good!
-- Steve --
Rhino,
If you haven't already bought it, wait for the US release instead man - it's only a couple of weeks away. Getting online with the Japanese version can be a real pain, not to mention you can only go online for 30 days before you have to pay a 'Hunters License' which they do in Japan.
In the US however, it's free, like it will be here.
Besides, your character created with the Japanese version will be incompatible with the US and UK version of the game.
Just a suggestion.
-- Steve --
If you haven't already bought it, wait for the US release instead man - it's only a couple of weeks away. Getting online with the Japanese version can be a real pain, not to mention you can only go online for 30 days before you have to pay a 'Hunters License' which they do in Japan.
In the US however, it's free, like it will be here.
Besides, your character created with the Japanese version will be incompatible with the US and UK version of the game.
Just a suggestion.
-- Steve --
Thats something, apparently Unreal Tournament is going to be 8 player online ! :-) If theres no lag, imagine the fun you can have with capture the flag and domination games ! Right now though i'm dribbling with anticipation for phantasy star online on february 9th ! Anyone up for a little quest when its out ? :-)
No lag on quake 3 ? You've been pretty lucky then, i've had a few games where my connection has lagged and got me killed.
I'll probably be online playing later again, maybe Sega sorted the problem out while i was away :-)
I'll probably be online playing later again, maybe Sega sorted the problem out while i was away :-)
Hmmm,
I remember you as Bleeders I think.
Well, I don't know how they did it but the DC's 33.6K modem certainly is efficient - no time lag on Quake 3, and now PSO will be smooth? Whatever next - connection speeds being reported as 56K or something!!
Have you read my DC post 'Dreamcast New Year' yet?
Dan2K1
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I remember you as Bleeders I think.
Well, I don't know how they did it but the DC's 33.6K modem certainly is efficient - no time lag on Quake 3, and now PSO will be smooth? Whatever next - connection speeds being reported as 56K or something!!
Have you read my DC post 'Dreamcast New Year' yet?
Dan2K1
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If you are using a Free Dial-Up ISP, then yeah, your not gonna be incurring any call costs.
However, PSO will not be supporting the Broadband modem, well, not officially anyway. By this, I mean, it will more than likely work, but Sega have said they won't be recognising PSO as a broadband title.
Reason for this is because, Sega feel a silky-smooth connection can be achieved using the Dreamcast's standard modem.
-- Steve --
'Once known as, Bleeders'
However, PSO will not be supporting the Broadband modem, well, not officially anyway. By this, I mean, it will more than likely work, but Sega have said they won't be recognising PSO as a broadband title.
Reason for this is because, Sega feel a silky-smooth connection can be achieved using the Dreamcast's standard modem.
-- Steve --
'Once known as, Bleeders'
For those of you who are thinking of importing the US Phantasy Star Online, take a peek at this little extract taken from IGNDC;
IGNDC: Will there be an online configuration feature in the US version of the game, or will we need to use another Dreamcast product to configure out internet settings?
JK: You will need to use your Dreamcast Browser to configure your ISP settings.
There you have it, if your going to import the US version, you will need the US browser disc, which will allow you to set-up the ISP of your choice.
It's all good!
-- Steve --
IGNDC: Will there be an online configuration feature in the US version of the game, or will we need to use another Dreamcast product to configure out internet settings?
JK: You will need to use your Dreamcast Browser to configure your ISP settings.
There you have it, if your going to import the US version, you will need the US browser disc, which will allow you to set-up the ISP of your choice.
It's all good!
-- Steve --