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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ファンタシースターオンライン Ver. 2) is an update to ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'', and was released for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 2001, Much like ver1 the game can still be played through private servers with the [[Dreamcast Broadband Adapter]], Modem and can be used with the [[DreamPi]]<ref>http://www.dreamcastlive.net/games.html</ref>
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ファンタシースターオンライン Ver. 2) is not a new game but rather an updated and refined version of the original ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]''. The game was released for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 2001 and would later be used as the basis for a [[Windows PC]] port released in that same year exclusively to Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.
  
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==Gameplay==
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==History==
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''Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2'' is almost identical to the original ''Phantasy Star Online'', however adds in a "ultimate" difficulty, increases the level cap to 200. There are new multiplayer-focused "challenge" and "battle" modes, as well as several new single-player quests. "Go Go Ball" was added to online lobbies 11-15, as was a "dressing room" mode, accessed by using 100,000 meseta, to change player characteristics without re-creating the character.
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===Development===
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The initial version of ''Phantasy Star Online'' was rushed to meet its intended 2000 release year after an initial delay. As a result, it shipped with several bugs, exploits and unfinished features that couldn't be addressed due to the Dreamcast's lack of a large enough storage medium for patch updates.
  
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In addition, new items were introduced and several bugs fixed. A shortcut menu can be accessed during gameplay by holding {{R}} and pressing {{Y}} to equip or use items. Pressing {{R}} with the menu up will change to different item types.
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In April 2001, Sega announced that an updated version of the original game with new content and improved features would be released as ''Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2''. This new version of the game would be completed in six months.
  
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Very little (if anything) was added to the game's offline mode, so for those without access to the internet, the disc was for all intents and purposes the same as its predecessor.
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===Release===
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''Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2'' arrived very late in the Dreamcast's lifespan and was unable to recreate the same levels of success as its predecessor. This is likely due to new conditions imposed on consumers; in North America and Japan, a paid "Hunter's License" subscription was required to play ''Ver. 2'' online. In the US the charge was $5 a month for a minimum of three months.
  
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''Ver. 2'' has limited compatibility with the standard ''Phantasy Star Online''. In some situations, players from both games can interact with one another, while new sections are strictly for ''Ver. 2'' players. The [[Dreamcast Broadband Adapter]] is also supported in this release.
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Conversely, in Europe no charge was placed on online play, however users required a copy of [[Dreamkey 3.0]] for the game to work - a disc only available directly from Sega. Sega chose to shut down their entire online service for those not using 3.0 (or 3.1) discs prior to the release of ''Ver 2.'', meaning it was not actually possible to order a 3.0 disc through a Dreamcast{{magref|dmuk|33|9}}.
  
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Like its predecessor, ''Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2'' requires a dedicated [[Visual Memory Unit]] due to the amount of blocks it is likely to use.
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====PC version====
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Following the release of Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 on the Sega Dreamcast, Sonic Team ported this version of the game to the PC as simply "Phantasy Star Online" (often dubbed in the fanbase as simply "PSO PC"). This version of the game was exclusive to Japan, Korea and Taiwan and lacked any form of cross-platform multiplayer with its Dreamcast counterpart. Despite this, the game offered the same language options as its Dreamcast counterpart, enabling the game to be playable in English. The quality of the port was seen as very poor as the game's ridden with graphical glitches and poor design when it comes to the game's PC interface. Furthermore, although this version of the game offered patch updates unlike its Dreamcast counterpart, the game would not receive any of the new features, bug fixes, classes and areas introduced with the release of Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II on the Gamecube and Xbox.
  
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==History==
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On January 1st, 2004, Sonic Team announced that servers for this version of the game would be closed on January 8th and that a new PC port of Phantasy Star Online was in development, this time being based on Phantasy Star Online Episode I & 2 on Gamecube and Xbox. Players of this version of the game would be able to register 25th to the 31st of March to participate in a Closed Beta of this new version of the game. This port would later be announced as "Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst" on April 4th in order to emphasize a fresh experience.
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===Development===
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Plans were initially put in place to have this version of ''Phantasy Star Online'' run entirely through [[Windows CE]], however technical difficulties meant this idea was scrapped (causing the game to be delayed for about a week).
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The PC version of ''Phantasy Star Online'' was bundled with Sony's VAIO Note NV laptop when it launched in May 2002{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20071118203444/http://sega.jp/corp/release/2002/0513/}}.
  
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===Release===
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==Versions==
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''Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2'' arrived very late in the Dreamcast's lifespan and was unable to recreate the same levels of success as its predecessor. This is likely due to new conditions imposed on consumers; in North America and Japan, a paid "Hunter's License" subscription was required to play ''Ver. 2'' online. In the US the charge was $5 a month for a minimum of three months.
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===Changes from Ver. 1===
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*The game's level cap is increased from 100 to 200. As a result, many characters had their stats rebalanced.
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*A new difficulty mode is added for characters level 80 and above called "Ultimate". In this difficulty mode, the enemies spawned in each area are replaced with new enemies and each area's appearance is changed.
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*The maximum level for Techniques had been increased to Level 30. This level cap is only available to Force characters however as Hunters and Rangers still have Level 15 as their Technique Level Cap.
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*''Ver. 2'' introduces various new Weapons, Armor, Shields and Mags.
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[[File:Psover2 shortCutWindow.png|thumb|190px|A shortcut window can be used to access items quickly.]]
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*A shortcut menu can be accessed in ''Ver. 2'' during gameplay by holding {{R}} and pressing {{Y}} to equip or use items. Pressing {{R}} with the menu up will change to different item types.
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*Android characters can now set traps similar to the ones that can be encountered ingame.
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*New game modes were added to the game's Online Mode called Challenge Mode and Battle Mode. Challenge Mode is a mode that emphasizes puzzle solving and team work with other players as they try to complete specially made versions of each stage as quickly as possible. Battle Mode is the game's "PVP" mode. Players can either traverse each area as normal but with the risk of friendly fire or play through preset "Battle Rules.
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[[File:Psover2 GoGoBall.png|thumb|190px|The Go-Go Ball minigame present in Lobbies 11-15.]]
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*Accessible online by ''Ver. 2'' players are Lobbies 11-15. These lobbies contain a soccer minigame called "Go-Go Ball".
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*Players can add a "Whistle" sound effect to their Symbol Chat artwork. In addition, a new "Capture" command had been implemented which lets players save other player's Symbol Art.
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*Players can search for other players in their current block from the Guild Card menu using various parameters such as the player type and level.
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*The option to search the ingame location of a Simple Mail's sender has been added.
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*''Ver. 2'' lets players customize their character's appearance later on by accessing the "Dressing Room" from the character selection screen. This option becomes available for 100,000 Meseta.
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*Unlike its predecessor, ''Ver. 2'' supports the [[Broadband Adapter]].
  
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Conversely, in Europe no charge was placed on online play, however users required a copy of [[Dreamkey 3.0]] for the game to work - a disc only available directly from Sega. Sega chose to shut down their entire online service for those not using 3.0 (or 3.1) discs prior to the release of ''Ver 2.'', meaning it was not actually possible to order a 3.0 disc through a Dreamcast{{fileref|DreamcastMagazine UK 33.pdf|page=9}}.
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===Compatibility with Ver. 1===
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[[File:Psover2 createRoom.png|thumb|190px|PSO Ver.2 players could opt to play with those who owned the original version, but with limited compatibility.]]
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{{PAGENAME}} is essentially an update to its predecessor, released in the form of a separate standalone disc due to the Dreamcast lacking a large storage medium for patch updates. As a result, barring the new features and bug fixes, the game is identical to the standard ''Phantasy Star Online''. Furthermore, save data from the original release could be permanently transferred to ''Ver. 2''.
  
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As a result of ''Ver. 2'' being an 'update', players from ''Ver. 2'' and the standard Phantasy Star Online played together on the same servers with the only distinction being ''Ver. 2'' players having orange names while players from the original version of Phantasy Star Online 2 had white names. With that said, features introduced in ''Ver. 2'' such as the new Lobbies, Challenge Mode and Battle Mode were not available to players of the original Phantasy Star Online.
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This version of ''Phantasy Star Online'' would be ported to Windows PCs, though would lack the "Ver. 2" subtitle.
 
  
 
==Production credits==
 
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*'''Art Director:''' [[Satoshi Sakai]]
 
*'''Art Director:''' [[Satoshi Sakai]]
 
*'''Program Director:''' [[Akio Setsumasa]]
 
*'''Program Director:''' [[Akio Setsumasa]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Game Design Section'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Game Design Section}}
 
*'''Battle/Enemy:''' [[Yojiro Ogawa]], [[Kenichi Fujiwara]]
 
*'''Battle/Enemy:''' [[Yojiro Ogawa]], [[Kenichi Fujiwara]]
 
*'''Field:''' [[Shintaro Hata]]
 
*'''Field:''' [[Shintaro Hata]]
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*'''Sequence/Sound/Manual:''' [[Daisuke Mori]]
 
*'''Sequence/Sound/Manual:''' [[Daisuke Mori]]
 
*'''City/Quest/Script Writer:''' [[Akinori Nishiyama]]
 
*'''City/Quest/Script Writer:''' [[Akinori Nishiyama]]
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*'''Quest Script:''' [[Atsushi Kanno]], Hidenobu Hasebe
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*'''Quest Script:''' [[Atsushi Kanno]], [[Hidenobu Hasebe]]
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*'''Assistants:''' [[Tomoyuki Hayashi]], [[Michio Abe]], Kenji Odaka, Akiyoshi Fushimi, Yonosuke Miki
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*'''Assistants:''' [[Tomoyuki Hayashi]], [[Michio Abe]], [[Kenji Odaka]], [[Akiyoshi Fushimi]], [[Yonosuke Miki]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Program Section'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Program Section}}
 
*'''Character:''' [[Masanobu Yamamoto]]
 
*'''Character:''' [[Masanobu Yamamoto]]
 
*'''Enemy:''' [[Kouichi Toya]], [[Yasuhiro Takahashi]], [[Akihiko Shinya]], [[Masakazu Miura]]
 
*'''Enemy:''' [[Kouichi Toya]], [[Yasuhiro Takahashi]], [[Akihiko Shinya]], [[Masakazu Miura]]
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*'''Field/City/Quest:''' [[Masato Nakazawa]]
 
*'''Field/City/Quest:''' [[Masato Nakazawa]]
 
*'''Word Select:''' [[Masakazu Miura]]
 
*'''Word Select:''' [[Masakazu Miura]]
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*'''Menu Window:''' Ryuichi Ishiguro
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*'''Menu Window:''' [[Ryuichi Ishiguro]]
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*'''Sequence:''' Nobuo Nakagawa
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*'''Sequence:''' [[Nobuo Nakagawa]]
 
*'''Item:''' [[Makoto Suzuki]]
 
*'''Item:''' [[Makoto Suzuki]]
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*'''Network:''' [[Akio Setsumasa]], Kazuhiro Tonogi, Junichi Takeda
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*'''Network:''' [[Akio Setsumasa]], [[Kazuhiro Tonogi]], [[Junichi Takeda]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Graphic Design Section'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Graphic Design Section}}
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*'''Character/Item:''' [[Wataru Watanabe]], Yuki Takahashi
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*'''Character/Item:''' [[Wataru Watanabe]], [[Yuki Takahashi (artist)|Yuki Takahashi]]
 
*'''Assistants:''' Akiyoshi Fushimi, Yonesuke Miki
 
*'''Assistants:''' Akiyoshi Fushimi, Yonesuke Miki
 
*'''Character Motion:''' [[Tomonori Dobashi]]
 
*'''Character Motion:''' [[Tomonori Dobashi]]
 
*'''NPC:''' [[Ai Ikeda]]
 
*'''NPC:''' [[Ai Ikeda]]
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*'''Field:''' [[Kosei Kitamura]], Sakae Tabata, [[Michio Abe]], [[Hideaki Moriya]], [[Akira Mikame]], [[Kaori Hitsuda]], Kenji Okada
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*'''Field:''' [[Kosei Kitamura]], [[Sakae Tabata]], [[Michio Abe]], [[Hideaki Moriya]], [[Akira Mikame]], [[Kaori Hitsuda]], [[Kenji Odaka]]
 
*'''Enemy:''' [[Satoshi Sakai]], [[Yoshinari Amaike]], [[Masatoshi Yasumura]]
 
*'''Enemy:''' [[Satoshi Sakai]], [[Yoshinari Amaike]], [[Masatoshi Yasumura]]
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*'''Technique/Sequence:''' Takanori Fukazawa
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*'''Technique/Sequence:''' [[Takanori Fukazawa]]
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*'''Symbol Chat:''' Haruka Haginoya
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*'''Symbol Chat:''' [[Haruka Haginoya]]
 
*'''Character Illustration:''' [[Akikazu Mizuno]]
 
*'''Character Illustration:''' [[Akikazu Mizuno]]
 
*'''Motion Capture:''' Kazuhisa Nishimura (Ldw/Sakuratei), Kazuhiko Mino (Ldw/Sakuratei), Akihito Okimura (Ldw/Sakuratei), Shigeru Ohata (Ldw/Sakuratei)
 
*'''Motion Capture:''' Kazuhisa Nishimura (Ldw/Sakuratei), Kazuhiko Mino (Ldw/Sakuratei), Akihito Okimura (Ldw/Sakuratei), Shigeru Ohata (Ldw/Sakuratei)
 
*'''Action Cordinator:''' Mitsuo Abe (AAC)
 
*'''Action Cordinator:''' Mitsuo Abe (AAC)
 
*'''Motion Actors:''' Tomohiko Akiyama (AAC), Motoko Nagino (AAC)
 
*'''Motion Actors:''' Tomohiko Akiyama (AAC), Motoko Nagino (AAC)
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{{creditsheader|'''Sound Section'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Sound Section}}
 
*'''Sound Director:''' [[Fumitaka Shibata]]
 
*'''Sound Director:''' [[Fumitaka Shibata]]
 
*'''Sound Creator:''' [[Hideaki Kobayashi]], [[Fumie Kumatani]]
 
*'''Sound Creator:''' [[Hideaki Kobayashi]], [[Fumie Kumatani]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Tokyo Recording Unit'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Tokyo Recording Unit}}
 
*'''Orchestra Recording Producer:''' Kotaro Kamada (Band Power)
 
*'''Orchestra Recording Producer:''' Kotaro Kamada (Band Power)
 
*'''Orchestra Arranger:''' Daisuke Okamoto, Toshiaki Iida
 
*'''Orchestra Arranger:''' Daisuke Okamoto, Toshiaki Iida
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*'''Musician Co-Ordinator:''' Ayako Sato (Witchcraft)
 
*'''Musician Co-Ordinator:''' Ayako Sato (Witchcraft)
 
*'''Recording Engineer:''' [[Hirokazu Akashi]], [[Yoshitada Miya]], Hirofumi Sako
 
*'''Recording Engineer:''' [[Hirokazu Akashi]], [[Yoshitada Miya]], Hirofumi Sako
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*'''Assistant Engineer:''' [[Sawako Sogabe]], Kazunori Yoshida (Sound City), Satoshi Nakazawa (Sound City)
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*'''Assistant Engineer:''' [[Sawako Sogabe]], Kazunori Yoshida ([[Sound City]]), Satoshi Nakazawa ([[Sound City]])
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*'''Recorded At:''' [[Wave Master|Wave Master Recording Studio]] (June-Oct 2000), Sound City Studio (Sep 2000)
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*'''Recorded At:''' [[Wave Master|Wave Master Recording Studio]] (June-Oct 2000), [[Sound City Studio]] (Sep 2000)
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{{creditsheader|'''London Recording Unit'''}}
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{{creditsheader|London Recording Unit}}
 
*'''Vocal:''' Loren
 
*'''Vocal:''' Loren
 
*'''Recording Co-Ordinator:''' Shiro Sagisu (Ro-Jam)
 
*'''Recording Co-Ordinator:''' Shiro Sagisu (Ro-Jam)
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*'''Sound Co-Ordinator:''' [[Yukifumi Makino]]
 
*'''Sound Co-Ordinator:''' [[Yukifumi Makino]]
 
*'''Sound Created By:''' [[Wave Master|Wave Master Inc.]]
 
*'''Sound Created By:''' [[Wave Master|Wave Master Inc.]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Sega Corporation'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Sega Corporation}}
 
*'''Executive Management:''' [[Hideki Sato]], [[Tetsu Kayama]]
 
*'''Executive Management:''' [[Hideki Sato]], [[Tetsu Kayama]]
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*'''System R&D Dept.:''' [[Kenichi Iwanaga]], Jiro Terakawa, Masahito Nishimatsu, Yuki Yamanaka, Takuji Konuma, Masahiro Sato, [[Akihiro Etori]]
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*'''System R&D Dept.:''' [[Kenichi Iwanaga]], [[Jiro Terakawa]], [[Masahito Nishimatsu]], [[Yuki Yamanaka]], [[Takuji Konuma]], [[Masahiro Sato]], [[Akihiro Etori]]
 
*'''Product Management Dept.:''' [[Masanao Maeda]], [[Seijiro Sannabe]], [[Yasushi Yamashita]]
 
*'''Product Management Dept.:''' [[Masanao Maeda]], [[Seijiro Sannabe]], [[Yasushi Yamashita]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Management Team'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Management Team}}
 
*'''Team Manager:''' [[Yoshihiro Sakuta]]
 
*'''Team Manager:''' [[Yoshihiro Sakuta]]
 
*'''Designer:''' Youichi Yakahashi
 
*'''Designer:''' Youichi Yakahashi
 
*'''Editor:''' [[Chieko Nakamura]]
 
*'''Editor:''' [[Chieko Nakamura]]
 
*'''International Business & Product Development:''' [[Hiroyuki Miyazaki]], [[Shinobu Shindo]], [[Hitoshi Okuno]]
 
*'''International Business & Product Development:''' [[Hiroyuki Miyazaki]], [[Shinobu Shindo]], [[Hitoshi Okuno]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Consumer Product Dept.'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Consumer Product Dept.}}
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*'''Team Manager:''' [[Akira Nishikawa]], [[Hideki Yokaichiya|Hideki Yohkaichiya]], Yoshimitsu Wakai
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*'''Team Manager:''' [[Akira Nishikawa]], [[Hideki Yohkaichiya]], [[Yoshimitsu Wakai]]
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*'''Quality Assurance Dept.:''' Takaaki Jindou, Dan Baker, [[Sunao Murayama]]
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*'''Quality Assurance Dept.:''' [[Takaaki Jindou]], Dan Baker, [[Sunao Murayama]]
 
*'''Sales Promotions:''' [[Takayoshi Ohuchi]], Naoko Ohoka, [[Kazuhiro Asami]]
 
*'''Sales Promotions:''' [[Takayoshi Ohuchi]], Naoko Ohoka, [[Kazuhiro Asami]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Licensing Dept'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Licensing Dept}}
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*'''Licensing Director:''' [[Masahiro Nakagawa]], Toshiki Izawa
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*'''Licensing Director:''' [[Masahiro Nakagawa]], [[Toshiki Izawa]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Isao Corporation Network Contents Division'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Isao Corporation Network Contents Division}}
 
*'''General Manager:''' Hiroshi Nakanishi, Game Business Dept.
 
*'''General Manager:''' Hiroshi Nakanishi, Game Business Dept.
 
*'''Manager:''' Keiichiro Suzuki
 
*'''Manager:''' Keiichiro Suzuki
 
*'''Producer:''' Akihiro Itoh, Takeshi Hotta, Rikiya Katagai
 
*'''Producer:''' Akihiro Itoh, Takeshi Hotta, Rikiya Katagai
 
*'''Communication Server Development:''' Akito Osame
 
*'''Communication Server Development:''' Akito Osame
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{{creditsheader|'''Technical Support'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Technical Support}}
 
*'''General Manager:''' Kunihiko Hayashi
 
*'''General Manager:''' Kunihiko Hayashi
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{{creditsheader|'''Sega of Amerca Dreamcast Inc.'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Sega of Amerca Dreamcast Inc.}}
 
*'''President & Coo:''' [[Peter Moore]]
 
*'''President & Coo:''' [[Peter Moore]]
 
*'''Executive Vice:''' [[Shinobu Toyoda]]
 
*'''Executive Vice:''' [[Shinobu Toyoda]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Localization'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Localization}}
 
*'''Localization Producer:''' [[Jason Kuo]]
 
*'''Localization Producer:''' [[Jason Kuo]]
 
*'''Localization Manager:''' [[Osamu Shibamiya]]
 
*'''Localization Manager:''' [[Osamu Shibamiya]]
 
*'''VP of Localization:''' [[Jin Shimazaki]]
 
*'''VP of Localization:''' [[Jin Shimazaki]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Soad Test'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Soad Test}}
 
*'''Lead Tester:''' Gabrielle Brown
 
*'''Lead Tester:''' Gabrielle Brown
 
*'''Assistant Leads:''' Tom Fong, Shaheed Khan
 
*'''Assistant Leads:''' Tom Fong, Shaheed Khan
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{{creditsheader|'''Soad Marketing'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Soad Marketing}}
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[Rich Briggs]]
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[Richard Briggs|Rich Briggs]]
 
*'''Associate Product Manager:''' [[Noah Musler]]
 
*'''Associate Product Manager:''' [[Noah Musler]]
 
*'''Director of Product Marketing:''' [[John Golden]]
 
*'''Director of Product Marketing:''' [[John Golden]]
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*'''Creative Services:''' [[Bob Schonfisch]], [[Angela Santos]]
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*'''Creative Services:''' [[Robert Schonfisch|Bob Schonfisch]], [[Angela Santos]]
 
*'''Public relations:''' [[Gwen Marker]]
 
*'''Public relations:''' [[Gwen Marker]]
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{{creditsheader|'''Sega.Com'''}}
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{{creditsheader|[[Sega.Com]]}}
−
*'''Cto:''' Muwaffa Lahham
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*'''CTO:''' [[Muwaffa Lahham]]
−
*'''Network Producer:''' Ryan Hurth
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*'''Network Producer:''' [[Ryan Hurth]]
 
*'''Marketing Project Manager:''' [[Bee Yinn Low]]
 
*'''Marketing Project Manager:''' [[Bee Yinn Low]]
 
*'''Lead Network Analyst:''' [[Jason Nolen]]
 
*'''Lead Network Analyst:''' [[Jason Nolen]]
−
{{creditsheader|'''Sega Europe, Ltd.'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Sega Europe, Ltd.}}
 
*'''Sega Europe Chief Operating Officer:''' [[Kazutoshi Miyake]]
 
*'''Sega Europe Chief Operating Officer:''' [[Kazutoshi Miyake]]
 
*'''Director of Product Development:''' [[Naohiko Hoshino]]
 
*'''Director of Product Development:''' [[Naohiko Hoshino]]
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*'''Localization Producer:''' [[Kuniyo Matsumoto]]
 
*'''Localization Producer:''' [[Kuniyo Matsumoto]]
 
*'''Test Manager:''' [[Jason Cumberbatch]]
 
*'''Test Manager:''' [[Jason Cumberbatch]]
−
*'''Lead Tester:''' Nick Bennett
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*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Nick Bennett]]
−
*'''Language Co-Ordinator:''' Caroline Ruiz
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*'''Language Co-Ordinator:''' [[Caroline Ruiz]]
−
{{creditsheader|'''Marketing Support'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Marketing Support}}
 
*'''European Product Marketing Manager:''' [[Jim Pride]]
 
*'''European Product Marketing Manager:''' [[Jim Pride]]
 
*'''European Product Marketing Executive:''' [[Mark Fisher]]
 
*'''European Product Marketing Executive:''' [[Mark Fisher]]
−
*'''Public Relations Executive:''' Stuart Turner
+
*'''Public Relations Executive:''' [[Stuart Turner]]
 
*'''Manual/Packaging/Senior Designer:''' [[Ross McLeish]]
 
*'''Manual/Packaging/Senior Designer:''' [[Ross McLeish]]
−
*'''Network Manager:''' Ryusuke Ito
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*'''Network Manager:''' [[Ryusuke Ito]]
−
*'''Network Engineer:''' Stephen Tan
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*'''Network Engineer:''' [[Stephen Tan]]
−
*'''Network Qc:''' Teruo Yabumoto
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*'''Network Qc:''' [[Teruo Yabumoto]]
−
*'''Special Thanks:''' Sonicteam Usa, [[Tadashi Takezaki]], Toshimasa Kubo, [[Tsuyoshi Sawada]], Ayako Hino, [[Ikuo Ishizaka]], [[Takayuki Ohta]], [[Mutsuhiro Fujii]], [[Masahiro Wakayama]], Yasuko Maruyama, [[Cord Smith]], Every Hunters of Pso
+
*'''Special Thanks:''' [[Sonic Team USA]], [[Tadashi Takezaki]], [[Toshimasa Kubo]], [[Tsuyoshi Sawada]], [[Ayako Hino]], [[Ikuo Ishizaka]], [[Takayuki Ohta]], [[Mutsuhiro Fujii]], [[Masahiro Wakayama]], [[Yasuko Maruyama]], [[Cord Smith]], Every Hunters of Pso
 
*'''Executive Supervisor:''' [[Isao Okawa|ISAO OOKAWA]]
 
*'''Executive Supervisor:''' [[Isao Okawa|ISAO OOKAWA]]
 
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
 
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
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*'''Created by:''' Sonicteam
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*'''Created by:''' [[Sonic Team|Sonicteam]]
 
| source=In-game credits (JP)
 
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
{{gallery
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd|Dorimaga_JP_20010608_2001-02.pdf|dmjp|2001-02|2,3}}
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|{{galleryPrintAd|dmjp|2001-02|2,3}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Screenshots==
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===Wallpapers===
 +
The following wallpapers were included as extras on the installation disc of the PC version of ''{{PAGENAME}}''.
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Psover2 createRoom.png|PSO Ver.2 players could opt to play with those who owned the original version, but with limited compatibility.
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| 4players=91
 
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| 4players_source=''[http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Dreamcast/Test/2454/1050/0/Phantasy_Star_Online_Ver_2.html 19.03.2002]''
 
 
| cinescape=100
 
| cinescape=100
 
| cinescape_source=''11/03/2001''
 
| cinescape_source=''11/03/2001''
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| consolesplus=87
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−
| consolesplus_source={{num|115}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Dreamcast
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| consolesplus_source_1={{num|123|page=127}}
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| region=JP
−
| edge=80
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| front=PSOV2 DC JP Box Front.jpg
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| edge_source={{num|108|page=95}}
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| back=PSOV2 DC JP Box Back.jpg
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| dmjp_r=94
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| square=yes
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| dmjp_r_source={{num||page=32|pdf=Dorimaga JP 20021011 2002-18.pdf}}
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| disc=PSOV2 DC JP Disc.jpg
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| dori=97
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| spinecard=PSOV2 DC JP Spinecard.jpg
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| dori_source={{num|2001-02|page=36|pdf=Dorimaga_JP_20010608_2001-02.pdf}}
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| inlay=PSOV2 DC JP Inlay.jpg
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| gi=88
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| manual=PSOV2 DC JP Manual.pdf
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| gz=90
 
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| gz_source=''[http://www.gamezone.de/Phantasy-Star-Online-Vers2-Classic-27403/Tests/Phantasy-Star-Online-Vers2-im-Gamezone-Test-988115/ 02.10.2001]''
 
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| nextlevel=100
 
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| nextlevel_source=''11/10/2001''
 
 
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{{Scanbox
 
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| back=PSOV2 DC US Box Back.jpg
 
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| square=yes
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| disc=
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| disc=PSOV2 DC US Disc.jpg
 
| inlay=PSOVer2DCUSInlay.jpg
 
| inlay=PSOVer2DCUSInlay.jpg
 +
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}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| disc=Psov2 dc eu disc.jpg
 
| disc=Psov2 dc eu disc.jpg
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}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
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| region=EU (White)
 
| disc=Psov2 dc eu predisc.jpg
 
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{{Scanbox
 
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| region=JP
 
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| inlay=PSOV2 DC JP Inlay.jpg
 
 
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| region=KR
 
| front=PSO PC KR Box Front.jpg
 
| front=PSO PC KR Box Front.jpg
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| disc=
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}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=PC
 +
| region=TW
 +
| front=PSO_PC_TW_Box_Front.jpg
 
| disc=
 
| disc=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
−
===VMU Features===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
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Character Data from ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'' can be converted to be used in version 2. Once it is converted, the character can no longer be used by the previous version.
 
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{|class="prettytable"
 
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|+ Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 Save Data
 
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|-
 
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| PSOV2/MAIN_DATA
 
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| PSO______SYS
 
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| PSOV2/MAIN_DATA
 
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| 15 blocks
 
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|[[Image:Pso MainFile.png]]
 
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|-
 
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| PSOV2/GUILD_CARD
 
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| PSO______2GC
 
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| PSOV2/GUILD_CARD
 
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| 30 blocks
 
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|[[Image:Pso Guild.png]]
 
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|-
 
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| PSO/SCREEN_IMAGE
 
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| PSO______IMG
 
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| PSO/SCREEN_IMAGE
 
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| 195 blocks
 
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|[[Image:Pso Screenshot.png]]
 
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|}
 
−
 
 
−
{|class="prettytable"
 
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|+ Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 Quest Save Data
 
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|-
 
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! Name
 
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! File Name
 
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! Comment
 
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! File Size
 
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!Icon
 
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|-
 
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| PSOV2/Soul of a Blacksmith
 
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| PSO______004
 
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| PSOV2/Soul of a Blacksmith
 
−
| 8 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
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|-
 
−
| PSOV2/Soul of a Blacksmith
 
−
| PSO______005
 
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| PSOV2/Soul of a Blacksmith
 
−
| 64 blocks
 
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|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
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|-
 
−
| PSOV2/Letter from Lionel
 
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| PSO______004
 
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| PSOV2/Letter from Lionel
 
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| 11 blocks
 
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|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
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|-
 
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| PSOV2/Letter from Lionel
 
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| PSO______005
 
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| PSOV2/Letter from Lionel
 
−
| 47 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| PSOV2/Soul of Steel
 
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| PSO______004
 
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| PSOV2/Soul of Steel
 
−
| 27 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| PSOV2/Soul of Steel
 
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| PSO______005
 
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| PSOV2/Soul of Steel
 
−
| 64 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| PSOV2/Central Dome Fire Swirl
 
−
| PSO______004
 
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| PSOV2/Central Dome Fire Swirl
 
−
| 25 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| PSOV2/Central Dome Fire Swirl
 
−
| PSO______005
 
−
| PSOV2/Central Dome Fire Swirl
 
−
| 27 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
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|-
 
−
| PSOV2/The Retired Hunter
 
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| PSO______004
 
−
| PSOV2/The Retired Hunter
 
−
| 10 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
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|-
 
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| PSOV2/The Retired Hunter
 
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| PSO______005
 
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| PSOV2/The Retired Hunter
 
−
| 26 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso DLC.png]]
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
{|class="prettytable"
 
−
|+ Phantasy Star Online Save Data
 
−
|-
 
−
! Name
 
−
! File Name
 
−
! Comment
 
−
! File Size
 
−
!Icon
 
−
|-
 
−
| PSO/MAIN_DATA
 
−
| PSO______SYS
 
−
| PSO/MAIN_DATA
 
−
| 15 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso MainFile.png]]
 
−
|-
 
−
| PSO/GUILD_CARD
 
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| PSO______GCD
 
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| PSO/GUILD_CARD
 
−
| 30 blocks
 
−
|[[Image:Pso Guild.png]]
 
−
|}
 
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
−
* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/010517/ Dreamcast] | [https://web.archive.org/web/20080909070810/http://sega.jp:80/pc/pso/ PC]
+
* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/20031009014207/http://www.sega.com:80/games/dreamcast/post_dreamcastgame.jhtml?PRODID=770 Dreamcast]
 +
* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/010517/ Dreamcast], [https://web.archive.org/web/20080909070810/http://sega.jp:80/pc/pso/ PC]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
  
 +
{{PSOV2Omni}}
 
{{PhantasyStar}}
 
{{PhantasyStar}}
 +
[[Category:MMORPGs]]

Revision as of 14:56, 2 October 2024

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PSODC V2 Title.png

Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2
System(s): Sega Dreamcast, Windows PC
Publisher: Sega
Windows PC
Sega PC
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Peripherals supported:
Sega Dreamcast
Broadband Adapter, Jump Pack, Dreamcast Keyboard, Dreamcast Modem, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Network RPG (ネットワークＲＰＧ)[1][2][3], RPG[4]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Español
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Dreamcast
    JP     		¥4,800 (5,040)4,800e[2] HDR-0163
    Sega Rating: All Ages
    Sega Dreamcast
    US     		$39.9939.99 51193
    ESRB: Teen
    Sega Dreamcast
    EU
    (White Label)
    Sega Dreamcast
    EU     		MK-51193-50
    ELSPA: 11+ OK
    Sega Dreamcast
    DE     		MK-51193-50
    USK: 0
    Sega Dreamcast
    ES     		MK-51193-50
    aDeSe: 13+
    Sega Dreamcast
    FR     		MK-51193-50
    SELL: 12+
    Sega Dreamcast
    UK     		£29.9929.99[9] MK-51193-50
    ELSPA: 11+ OK
    Windows PC
    JP     		¥6,800 (7,140)6,800e[3] HCJ-0323
    Sega Rating: All Ages
    Windows PC
    KR
    KMRB: All
    Windows PC
    TW

    Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 (ファンタシースターオンライン Ver. 2) is not a new game but rather an updated and refined version of the original Phantasy Star Online. The game was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2001 and would later be used as the basis for a Windows PC port released in that same year exclusively to Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.

    History

    Development

    The initial version of Phantasy Star Online was rushed to meet its intended 2000 release year after an initial delay. As a result, it shipped with several bugs, exploits and unfinished features that couldn't be addressed due to the Dreamcast's lack of a large enough storage medium for patch updates.

    In April 2001, Sega announced that an updated version of the original game with new content and improved features would be released as Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2. This new version of the game would be completed in six months.

    Release

    Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 arrived very late in the Dreamcast's lifespan and was unable to recreate the same levels of success as its predecessor. This is likely due to new conditions imposed on consumers; in North America and Japan, a paid "Hunter's License" subscription was required to play Ver. 2 online. In the US the charge was $5 a month for a minimum of three months.

    Conversely, in Europe no charge was placed on online play, however users required a copy of Dreamkey 3.0 for the game to work - a disc only available directly from Sega. Sega chose to shut down their entire online service for those not using 3.0 (or 3.1) discs prior to the release of Ver 2., meaning it was not actually possible to order a 3.0 disc through a Dreamcast[13].

    PC version

    Following the release of Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 on the Sega Dreamcast, Sonic Team ported this version of the game to the PC as simply "Phantasy Star Online" (often dubbed in the fanbase as simply "PSO PC"). This version of the game was exclusive to Japan, Korea and Taiwan and lacked any form of cross-platform multiplayer with its Dreamcast counterpart. Despite this, the game offered the same language options as its Dreamcast counterpart, enabling the game to be playable in English. The quality of the port was seen as very poor as the game's ridden with graphical glitches and poor design when it comes to the game's PC interface. Furthermore, although this version of the game offered patch updates unlike its Dreamcast counterpart, the game would not receive any of the new features, bug fixes, classes and areas introduced with the release of Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II on the Gamecube and Xbox.

    On January 1st, 2004, Sonic Team announced that servers for this version of the game would be closed on January 8th and that a new PC port of Phantasy Star Online was in development, this time being based on Phantasy Star Online Episode I & 2 on Gamecube and Xbox. Players of this version of the game would be able to register 25th to the 31st of March to participate in a Closed Beta of this new version of the game. This port would later be announced as "Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst" on April 4th in order to emphasize a fresh experience.

    The PC version of Phantasy Star Online was bundled with Sony's VAIO Note NV laptop when it launched in May 2002[14].

    Versions

    Changes from Ver. 1

    • The game's level cap is increased from 100 to 200. As a result, many characters had their stats rebalanced.
    • A new difficulty mode is added for characters level 80 and above called "Ultimate". In this difficulty mode, the enemies spawned in each area are replaced with new enemies and each area's appearance is changed.
    • The maximum level for Techniques had been increased to Level 30. This level cap is only available to Force characters however as Hunters and Rangers still have Level 15 as their Technique Level Cap.
    • Ver. 2 introduces various new Weapons, Armor, Shields and Mags.
    A shortcut window can be used to access items quickly.
    • A shortcut menu can be accessed in Ver. 2 during gameplay by holding R and pressing Y to equip or use items. Pressing R with the menu up will change to different item types.
    • Android characters can now set traps similar to the ones that can be encountered ingame.
    • New game modes were added to the game's Online Mode called Challenge Mode and Battle Mode. Challenge Mode is a mode that emphasizes puzzle solving and team work with other players as they try to complete specially made versions of each stage as quickly as possible. Battle Mode is the game's "PVP" mode. Players can either traverse each area as normal but with the risk of friendly fire or play through preset "Battle Rules.
    The Go-Go Ball minigame present in Lobbies 11-15.
    • Accessible online by Ver. 2 players are Lobbies 11-15. These lobbies contain a soccer minigame called "Go-Go Ball".
    • Players can add a "Whistle" sound effect to their Symbol Chat artwork. In addition, a new "Capture" command had been implemented which lets players save other player's Symbol Art.
    • Players can search for other players in their current block from the Guild Card menu using various parameters such as the player type and level.
    • The option to search the ingame location of a Simple Mail's sender has been added.
    • Ver. 2 lets players customize their character's appearance later on by accessing the "Dressing Room" from the character selection screen. This option becomes available for 100,000 Meseta.
    • Unlike its predecessor, Ver. 2 supports the Broadband Adapter.

    Compatibility with Ver. 1

    PSO Ver.2 players could opt to play with those who owned the original version, but with limited compatibility.

    Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 is essentially an update to its predecessor, released in the form of a separate standalone disc due to the Dreamcast lacking a large storage medium for patch updates. As a result, barring the new features and bug fixes, the game is identical to the standard Phantasy Star Online. Furthermore, save data from the original release could be permanently transferred to Ver. 2.

    As a result of Ver. 2 being an 'update', players from Ver. 2 and the standard Phantasy Star Online played together on the same servers with the only distinction being Ver. 2 players having orange names while players from the original version of Phantasy Star Online 2 had white names. With that said, features introduced in Ver. 2 such as the new Lobbies, Challenge Mode and Battle Mode were not available to players of the original Phantasy Star Online.

    Production credits

    Game Design Section
    Program Section
    Graphic Design Section
    Sound Section
    Tokyo Recording Unit
    • Orchestra Recording Producer: Kotaro Kamada (Band Power)
    • Orchestra Arranger: Daisuke Okamoto, Toshiaki Iida
    • Conductor: Yasufumi Tokito
    • Main Orchestra Play: Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra
    • Orchestra Chief Manager: Hiroyuki Tominaga (Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra)
    • Musician Co-Ordinator: Ayako Sato (Witchcraft)
    • Recording Engineer: Hirokazu Akashi, Yoshitada Miya, Hirofumi Sako
    • Assistant Engineer: Sawako Sogabe, Kazunori Yoshida (Sound City), Satoshi Nakazawa (Sound City)
    • Recorded At: Wave Master Recording Studio (June-Oct 2000), Sound City Studio (Sep 2000)
    London Recording Unit
    • Vocal: Loren
    • Recording Co-Ordinator: Shiro Sagisu (Ro-Jam)
    • Recording Director: Kan Hashimoto (Jail House)
    • Recording Engineer: Philip Bagenal
    • Recorded At: Eastcote Studios London U.K. (Oct 2000)
    • Sound Co-Ordinator: Yukifumi Makino
    • Sound Created By: Wave Master Inc.
    Sega Corporation
    Management Team
    Consumer Product Dept.
    Licensing Dept
    Isao Corporation Network Contents Division
    • General Manager: Hiroshi Nakanishi, Game Business Dept.
    • Manager: Keiichiro Suzuki
    • Producer: Akihiro Itoh, Takeshi Hotta, Rikiya Katagai
    • Communication Server Development: Akito Osame
    Technical Support
    • General Manager: Kunihiko Hayashi
    Sega of Amerca Dreamcast Inc.
    Localization
    Soad Test
    • Lead Tester: Gabrielle Brown
    • Assistant Leads: Tom Fong, Shaheed Khan
    Soad Marketing
    Sega Europe, Ltd.
    Marketing Support
    Source:
    In-game credits (JP)

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Dreamcast Magazine (JP) #2001-02: "2001-02 (2001-01-19,26)" (2001-01-05)
    Logo-pdf.svg

    Wallpapers

    The following wallpapers were included as extras on the installation disc of the PC version of Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2.

    • Psopc wall01l.png
    • Psopc wall02l.png
    • Psopc wall03l.png
    • Psopc wall04l.png
    • Psopc wall05l.png
    • Psopc wall06l.png

    Physical scans

    Dreamcast version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    100 11/03/2001
    Sega Dreamcast
    		 100
    Based on
    1 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    BGamer (PT)
    80
    		[15]
    Consoles + (FR) NTSC-J
    87
    		[16]
    Consoles + (FR)
    87
    		[17]
    Digitiser (UK)
    80
    		[18]
    Dreamcast Magazine (UK) NTSC-U
    82
    		[19]
    Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
    97
    		[20]
    Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
    94
    		[21]
    Edge (UK) PAL
    80
    		[22]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    78
    		[23]
    GameNOW (US) NTSC-U
    75
    		[24]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    73
    		[25]
    Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
    86
    		[26]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    90
    		[27]
    PSX Extreme (PL) NTSC-J
    73
    		[28]
    SuperGamePower (BR)
    98
    		[29]
    Sega Dreamcast
    		 84
    Based on
    15 reviews

    Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2

    Dreamcast, JP
    PSOV2 DC JP Box Back.jpgPSOV2 DC JP Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    PSOV2 DC JP Spinecard.jpg
    Spinecard
    PSOV2 DC JP Disc.jpg
    Disc
    PSOV2 DC JP Manual.pdf
    Manual
    PSOV2 DC JP Inlay.jpg
    Inlay
    Dreamcast, US
    PSOV2 DC US Box Back.jpgPSOV2 DC US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    PSOV2 DC US Disc.jpg
    Disc
    PSOV2 DC US Manual.pdf
    Manual
    PSOVer2DCUSInlay.jpg
    Inlay
    Dreamcast, EU
    PSO ver2 Pal dc back.jpgPSO ver2 Pal dc front.jpg
    Cover
    Psov2 dc eu disc.jpg
    Disc
    Dreamcast, EU (White)

    Psov2 dc eu predisc.jpg
    Disc
    PSOV2-DC-EU-Inlay.jpg
    Inlay

    PC version

    PC, JP
    PhantasyStarOnline PC JP Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    PC, KR
    PSO PC KR Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    PC, TW
    PSO PC TW Box Front.jpg
    Cover

    Technical information

    Main article: Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2/Technical information.

    External links

    References

    1. ↑ File:PSOV2 DC JP Box Back.jpg
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/010517/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-10-28 15:40)
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    Phantasy Star series
    "Classic" series
    Phantasy Star (1987) | Phantasy Star II (1989) | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (1990) | Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium (1993)
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    Compilations
    Sega Ages Phantasy Star Collection (1998) | Phantasy Star Collection (2003) | Phantasy Star Complete Collection (2008)
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    Music
    		 Phantasy Star Collection: Sound Collection I (1993) | Phantasy Star Collection: Sound Collection II (1993) | Phantasy Star 1st Series Complete Album (2008) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Sound Collection (2012) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Concert Sympathy 2013 Live Memorial Album (2013) | Phantasy Star (2022) | Phantasy Star II (2022) | Phantasy Star III (2023) | Phantasy Star IV (2023)
    Audiobook
    		 Memorial Drama CD & Fanbook "Phantasy Star: Fuujirareshi Kioku" (1995)
    Book
    		 Phantasy Star II Hint Book (1989) | Phantasy Star III: Toki no Keishousha Koushiki Guide Book (1990) | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom Hint Book (1991) | Phantasy Star: Sennenki no Owari ni Game Guide Book (1994) | Phantasy Star Koushiki Settei Shiryoushuu (1995) | Phantasy Star IV Official Players Guide (1995) | 25th Anniversary Phantasy Star Visual Chronicles (2013)
    "Modern" series
    Phantasy Star Online (Ver. 2 | Ep. I & II | Ep. III | Blue Burst) (2000-2005) | Phantasy Star Universe (Ambition of the Illuminus) (2006-2007) | Phantasy Star Online 2 (es | Cloud) (2012-2020) | Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis (2021)
    Handheld games
    Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Character Timer (2002) | Phantasy Star 0 (Mini) (2008-2009) | Phantasy Star Portable (2008) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 (Infinity) (2009-2011) | Phantasy Star: Eternal Planets (2011) | Phantasy Star Nova (2014) | Idola: Phantasy Star Saga (2018)
    Compilations
    Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II & III Trilogy (200x) | Phantasy Star Defender's Pack! (2011)
    Spin-offs
    Pachislot Phantasy Star Online 2 (2020)
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    Music
    		 Phantasy Star Online Original Sound Track (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Songs of Ragol Odyssey: Soundtrack Episode 1 & 2 (2002) | Let The Winds Blow: Phantasy Star Online Episode III Special Edition (2003) | Let The Winds Blow: Phantasy Star Online Episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution Original Sound Track (2003) | Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Premium Arrange (2004) | Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst Episode IV Sound Track (2005) | Phantasy Star Universe Game Soundtrack (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe Tsutaya Original Sound Track (2006) | Save This World: Phantasy Star Universe Original Score (2006) | For Brighter Day Phantasy Star Universe Original Soundtrack (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe: Illuminus no Yabou Original Soundtrack (2008) | Phantasy Star 0 Original Sound Track (2009) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Special Single CD (2009) | Phantasy Star Soundtrack: Theme Song Collection (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Original Soundtrack: Wings of Universe (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Special CD (2011) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Original Soundtrack (2012) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Sound Collection (2012) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Mini Sound Track (2013) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Concert Sympathy 2013 Live Memorial Album (2013) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 1 (2013) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 2 (2013) | Phantasy Star Music Collection 2000-2007 (2013) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Song CD: Song Festival (2014) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 3 (2014) | Phantasy Star Nova Original Soundtrack (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Song CD: Song Festival II (2015) | Phantasy Star Online Series 15th Anniversary Concert: Sympathy 2015 Live Memorial Album (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation Original Soundtrack (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 4 (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 5 (2017) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 6 (2017) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 7 (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 8 (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 7 & 8 Special Pack: Recitea (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle Theme Song Vol.1 Destiny / Timeless Fortune (2019)
    Audiobook
    		 Phantasy Star Online 2: Project Dream Arcs! (2013)
    Book
    		 Phantasy Star Online Navigation Guide (2000) | Phantasy Star Online Official Perfect Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Kanzen Kouryaku Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Perfect Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Tettei Kouryaku Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 Perfect Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Fan Book (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Official Perfect Guide (2002) | Phantasy Star Online Ultimate (2002) | Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 Settei Shiryoushuu (2003) | Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution Complete Guide (2003) | Prima's Official Strategy Guide: Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution (2004) | Phantasy Star Universe Signature Series Guide (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe Perfect Bible (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe Visual Book (200x) | Phantasy Star Universe Settei Shiryoushuu (2007) | Phantasy Star Universe: Illuminus no Yabou Perfect Guide (2007) | Phantasy Star Portable Fan Book: Guardians Maniacs (2008) | Phantasy Star Portable Perfect Bible (2008) | Phantasy Star 0 Photon Master Guide (2008) | Phantasy Star 0 Complete Guide (2009) | Phantasy Star 0 Official Strategy Guide (2009) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Star Frontier Guide (2009) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Perfect Bible (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Settei Shiryoushuu (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity: Infinity Battle Guide (2011) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Start Guide Book (2012) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Master Guide Book (2012) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Expert Guide (2013) | 25th Anniversary Phantasy Star Visual Chronicles (2013) | Phantasy Star Nova Guide Book (2014) | Phantasy Star Nova Side Stories (2015) | Phantasy Star Nova Perfect Bible (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Fashion Catalogue 2012-2015 (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 1 & 2 Settei Shiryoushuu (2015) 15th Anniversary Phantasy Star Online Visual Chronicles (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Fashion Catalogue 2015-2016: Oracle & Tokyo Collection (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 3 Settei Shiryoushuu (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 es 3rd Anniversary Visual & Chip Collection (2017)
    Other Phantasy Star Online 2 -On Stage- (2014) | Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation (2016) | Phantasy Star Online Series 15th Anniversary Concert: Sympathy 2015 Live Memorial Blu-ray (2016) | Puso Ni Comi (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle (2019-2020)
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