Hi, guys

Apologies, but I'm new to FFXIV:ARR. Was wondering if anyone could help by answering some questions.

1) So in order to play the game on the PS3; it's best to get the EU version and pay via credit or debit card? If so, don't they require your credit or debit card to have an EU billing address?

2) Is Tonberry is the best option? I remember one of my friends telling me that the game ran quite smoothly apart from some lag during certain occasions while he was on Leviathan during Phase 3.

Based on what I've heard, apparently the US version of the game only accepts credit or debit cards with a US billing address. It's similar to Playstation's (US account) PLUS subscription; if you plan to subscribe and pay via credit card, it has to have a US billing address.

Oh yeah, when you say, "then register as UK country to get cheapest". Where do I go to register?

Apart from the Japanese speaking community in Tonberry, is everything on screen display in English?


Thanks, btw.

This post has been edited by DJP: Aug 15 2013, 08:23 PM

Alright, thank you.

Hopefully, I'll get to tryout the Phase 4 Beta this weekend. May have to create an EU-UK PSN account first. I don't think he's planning to buy the game; as he thinks that rm40++ per-month is too expensive.

Oh yeah, when you say, "then register as UK country to get cheapest". Where do I go to register and pay the monthly subscription?

So we get less lag in Tonberry? Apart from the Japanese speaking community in Tonberry, is everything on screen display (eg: Menu, Hud...) in English?

This post has been edited by DJP: Aug 15 2013, 08:30 PM

Neat. Thanks for your help, man.

Regarding, lag issues. My friend said that the results he got on screen for Connection was always either Excellent or Good while he was playing on Leviathan.

Ok, don't know if he'll be downloading Phase 4 but if he does he says he'll try Tonberry instead.

I wouldn't know the difference but he said he might come over my place to see. lol

Anyways, gtg. Thanks again.

This post has been edited by DJP: Aug 15 2013, 08:57 PM

I e-mailed Square Enix EU two days ago, and I got a reply this morning regarding billing and server selection:


"Thank you for contacting the Square Enix Support Centre.


We thank you for your interest in FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Unfortunately, the game is not supported in Malaysia which could cause billing and log in issues. The region of the game would need to match the region of the SQUARE ENIX Account and valid billing information. If your country is not supported, you would not be able to enter the correct address details on your account.

We can not recommend you complete the purchase of the game as we could not provide support if you were to encounter issues.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.


Kind regards,

The Square Enix Support Centre team"



Anyways, gonna try to download the beta tomorrow.

What is the "top up" you're talking about and where can I get it?

Anyways, the guys here are playing it so I guess there shouldn't be any problems.

However, (based on the reply I got) if you do experience log in or billing issues in the future the SE team might not be able to solve it.

Seeing that a lot of people are having trouble entering Tonberry. Are there any other recommended servers?

So only two options? But isn't Masamune only for Legacy players?

I'm new, so if I can't get into Tonberry tomorrow; which other server do you recommend?

Btw, can you use the same name for two different servers?

In that case, I'll probably just use a temporary name for server testing before actually deciding which server to play on. Thanks.

My friend's just logged into the main menu but he said there are two service accounts options available; Final Fantasy XIV 1 and Final Fantasy XIV 2...

Any idea what those mean? Failed to log into the game after picking Final Fantasy XIV 1. The error message says something about multiple platforms.....

He's restarting the Beta now.

Starting screen. He said he must have made a mistake during login process. Probably should have clicked on using existing account instead of starting a new one... Can either service accounts be deleted? Anyways, he was able to get into the "Intro scene" after picking Final Fantasy XIV 2.

Btw, I've created an account on SE EU last night. OMG, their site navigation is so un-user friendly. Hopefully, I did it correctly.

Alright, will let him know. Thanks, Shoji.

Based on 17th July

12.99 USD = 41.37 MYR
10.99 EUR = 46.10 MYR
7.69 GBP = 37.01 MYR

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Based on 17th August

12.99 USD = 42.56 MYR
10.99 EUR = 48.02 MYR
7.69 GBP = 39.41 MYR

come on malaysia, better economy please >.> if this keeps going on i'm gonna buy 50-100 GBP in 1 go



That could add up to close to rm500 a year!

This post has been edited by DJP: Aug 17 2013, 10:39 AM

Don't think you can put MY address since your selected region is UK. They probably only have UK cities/states up for selection.

Only saw 60 days time card on Amazon.co.uk. Time cards would be easier, avoids the concerns/complications about having to provide credit card info.

I think the problem with Crysta is that you can never purchase the exact amount of Crystas for your monthly fees.

Say you're subscribing to the 180 days package. It's £7.69 x 6 = £46.14. Which means you'll have to buy probably £50 worth of Crystas. So you'll end having a balance of £3.86 still left in your account.

This post has been edited by DJP: Aug 17 2013, 01:31 PM