[NEWS]: FFXIV FAQ updated for the FFXIII Launch - Promotion Codes

[Kyrra]

Read the original News post: http://www.ff14news.com/2010/03/09/ffxiv-faq-updated-for-the-ffxiii-launch/


The North American FAQ for Final Fantasy XIV has been updated to tell us about the promotion code packaged with Final Fantasy XIII. It looks like the PS3 and XBox both have promotion codes but they do different things. The PS3 one version gets you a shot at the FFXIV beta along with an in-game item for FFXIV. The Xbox code gets you some outfits for your Xbox360 Live character. All of the new questions and answers are below.

Update: Joystiq and others are talking about the promotion code included in the FFXIII box. You get 2 things from it. (1) A chance to be selected for the PS3 FFXIV beta and (2) a FFXIV secret in-game item. Seeing that every FFXIII game sold today and over the next few weeks will include this beta access code, and assuming 10% of people fill the form out online, you can still expect 100,000+ people submitting an application for FFXIV beta for the PS3, maybe more. So the odds of being selected for beta testing may be better than the PC version, it still may be slim to get it. But you should still enter if you are planning on playing FFXIV on your PS3. Be sure to read the FAQ entries below as it talks about the submission process.

Q: Is there a way to obtain the FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code or bonus code for Xbox Live without buying the first production run of FINAL FANTASY XIII?
A: No. The promotional code and bonus code are available in limited quantities. The promotional code and bonus code is obtainable only by registering a serial code printed on a special MEMBERS Point Card included in the first production run of FINAL FANTASY XIII for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version.

Q: [PS3] If I apply for the PlayStation 3 beta test using the promotional code, will that guarantee a spot for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test?
A: Since PlayStation 3 Beta tester will be selected from all the applicants with the promotional code, having promotional code does not guarantee participation in beta testing.

Q: How many people applied for the PlayStation 3 of the FINAL FANTASY XIV beta test?
A: We cannot disclose the number of PlayStation 3 beta test applicants.

Q: [PS3] Do I have to have the promotional code from FINAL FANTASY XIII PlayStation 3 version to get the secret in-game item in FINAL FANTASY XIV?
A: Details on the secret item will be revealed at a later date on SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS and the official FINAL FANTASY XIV website.

Q: Is the bonus code for Xbox Live included in the Xbox 360 FINAL FANTASY XIII bundle pack?
A: Yes, bonus code is included in the FINAL FANTASY XIII Xbox 360 bundle pack.

Q: [Xbox] Bonus Code
A: After registering the serial code included the Xbox360 version of FINAL FANTASY XIII, you will receive two bonus codes. These bonus codes can be used to redeem Xbox Live avatar items of MALE PSICOM SOLDIER UNIFORM and FEMALE PSICOM SOLDIER UNIFORM.

You may review the code at any time by logging into SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS and visiting the FINAL FANTASY III Features Page.

*Please Note*
- The bonus codes are available in limited quantities. The bones codes are obtainable by registering a serial code printed on a special MEMBERS Point Card included in the first production run of FINAL FANTASY XIII for Xbox 360
- The bones codes can only be redeemed on Xbox Live for Xbox Live avatar items; the codes cannot be used on SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS
- The bones codes are effective as of Mar. 9, 2010
- Please contact Xbox Live customer support for any Xbox Live avatar-related issues

Q: I want to use the FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code to apply for the beta test, but I already submitted my application.
A: You can re-submit your application with the promotional code if you wish to apply for the PlayStation 3 version of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test. Only the application you submit last will be considered for selection.

If you applied for the PlayStation 3 version of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test previously, you must re-submit your application with the promotional code included in FINAL FANTASY XIII.

Q: The FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code included in FINAL FANTASY XIII is not working.
A: If you copy and paste the promotional code directly from the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site, the space between each set of numbers are being counted as part of the promotional code, causing the serial code to be cut off.

Please enter the 20-digit promotional code you received on the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site without spaces.

Q: [PS3] FINAL FANTASY XIV Promotional Code
A: The FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code in FINAL FANTASY XIII 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.

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

1. Receive a FINAL FANTASY XIV secret in-game
After the official start of FINAL FANTASY XIVs service, you will receive a secret in-game item by registering the promotional code at the beginning of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
*FINAL FANTASY XIV will begin its service in 2010. Details on the secret item will be revealed at a later date on SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS and the official FINAL FANTASY XIV website

2. Enter to become a beta tester for FINAL FANTASY XIV for PlayStation 3
The promotional code allows you to apply for a chance to become a beta tester for FINAL FANTASY XIV for PlayStation 3. To apply for the beta test, go to the official beta tester application form and enter the FINAL FANTASY XIV Promotional Code in the applicable field.

[FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Application Site]
http://entry.ffxiv.com/

Be sure to enter the 20-digit promotional code you received on the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site without spaces. Copy and pasting directly from the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site will cause the promotional code to get cut off.

*Additional Note*
- The 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
- The PlayStation 3 version's beta testing will begin after the start of the Windows version's beta testing. The schedule will be announced at a later date
- The promotional code can be used for FINAL FANTASY XIV beta testing entry starting Mar. 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. You may review the code at any time by logging into SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS and visiting the FINAL FANTASY III Features Page

*IF YOU ALREADY APPLIED FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV BETA TEST*
- You can re-submit your application with the promotional code if you wish to apply for the PlayStation 3 version of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test. Only the application you submit last will be considered for selection
- If you applied for the PlayStation 3 version of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test previously, you must re-submit your application with the promotional code included in FINAL FANTASY XIII

[poihtraz]

just so everyone knows... and i didnt take the time to read any other posts, but FFXIV ALPHA/BETA testing is NOT going to be released on PS3. do your homework. at least not for quite a while. my guess would be toward the end of the 6 month testing... maybe in the last 2 months.

[poihtraz]

sooo... if you put down you would be testing on PS3 you won't be getting in BETA for a long time. you should probably re-do your application or make a new account and do it on that so you have double the shot of getting in, possibly.

[Kyrra]

I wonder what they will do if you said you are interested in Windows and PS3 testing...

[Alve]

i think i put down for both system...

[Kyrra]

So I re-filled out the form last night. It asks you 2 questions about platform. One was which platform you are applying to for the beta (you could only pick windows or PS3). Farther down there was a question asking which platform you plan to play the retail version of the game on. That question you could mark both Windows and PS3.

[poihtraz]

if you put down PS3 you will simply have to wait until they release BETA for ps3. which like I said will prob. be toward the end of testing in the last couple months or so. sorry ya'll