Phantasy Star Online/Comparisons

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Platform Comparison (Ver. 2 and PC)

The following comparison is between the game's PC release and game's Ver. 2 from which it was ported.

PC Version

The PC version uses a game launcher. Many ingame options such as going to the official website or launching the game in Offline or Online mode (as opposed to being an option chosen after selecting a character) were moved here. In addition the launcher is used to receive patch updates, a feature which the Dreamcast version and future console ports would lack.

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Dreamcast Version (Ver. 2)

PC Version

The "Ver. 2" title is removed from the game's logo in the title screen. The "Press Start Button" text was also changed to "Press Enter Key".

Dreamcast Version (Ver. 2)

PC Version

The option to go to the Official Website is removed from the PC version.

Dreamcast Version (Ver. 2)

PC Version

As the PC version was also released in South Korea and Taiwan, additional language options exclusive to this version were present.

Dreamcast Version (Ver. 2)

PC Version

The character selection screen on the PC version has a different layout and offers more save slots.

Dreamcast Version (Ver. 2)

PC Version

The PC version lets players remap their gamepad controls ingame as well as enable mouse-based controls.

Additional Differences

• The game asks for your Serial Key and Access Code in the game's launcher as opposed to ingame.
• The game's opening plays shortly after launch and before the startup screen.
• No loading screens are present in the PC version.
• New keyboard-based button prompt graphics were made for the PC version. Despite this, the game offers full controller support.
• The Onscreen Keyboard has been eliminated from the PC version.