User manual GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX PHANTASY STAR ONLINE I & II

[. . . ] PSO is an Xbox LiveTM role-playing game where the action takes place aboard the spaceship Pioneer 2 and on Planet Ragol. You can organize a team to play online or embark on Hunter's Guild quests, while chatting and exchanging information. You don't have to be online to play PSO, either--there is also an offline mode. Whether playing online via Xbox Live or offline, we hope you will enjoy the exciting world of PSO. Do not use with certain televisions. [. . . ] If you do not already have a character, select any of the New Character slots, press the A button, and then select Yes to confirm. A cinematic will introduce you to the world of PSO. After the cinematic, you can create your character. PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I&II PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I&II ONLINE GAME To play online, you will need to have a valid Hunter's License (see page 2). In the online game, you can join quests and team up and communicate with other players. To join a quest, select a Ship in the Ship Select list, and then select a Block in the Block Select list. After your selection, you will be transported to the appropriate visual lobby, where you can communicate with other players as all prepare for the quest. To go to a different Ship and Block while in the lobby, select Transport at the Information Counter in your current lobby. To move from lobby to lobby, use the Teleporter by stepping into it and then selecting the destination to transport yourself to. For detailed information on playing the online game, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www. xbox. com/phantasystaronline/. First, choose his or her character type based on the information provided on-screen, and then determine your character's physical features. After determining your character's features, you can choose from five different voice styles to use in PSO for that character. When you are done, select OK, and then press the A button to begin playing. For additional information on character creation, saving characters, and retrieving characters, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www. xbox. com/phantasystaronline/. OFFLINE GAME You do not need a Hunter's License to play PSO offline, but you do need an Xbox Live GamerTag. Playing offline, you can still undertake quests and build up your character's experience before making your online debut. You can choose to play either or both Episode I or Episode II; however, Episode I is recommended if you are a new player. 4 5 GETTING AROUND IN PSO For the basic PSO controls, see the back of this manual. For more detailed control information, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www. xbox. com/phantasystaronline/. To begin, use your left thumbstick to maneuver your character once you arrive in the world of PSO. When you approach a place or another person that you can interact with, green arrows appear around the object or character, indicating that you are "within range. " COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS The Xbox Communicator allows you to talk directly to other players. There are also three other ways of communicating: Balloon Chat, Symbol Chat, and Word Select. You can cycle through these at any time during a conversation by pressing the X button. For full details on these communication options, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www. xbox. com/phantasystaronline/. PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I&II PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I&II BALLOON CHAT Press the Y button to display the Software Keyboard. [. . . ] Any replacement Game will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days from receipt, whichever is longer. If for any reason the Game cannot be repaired or replaced, you will be entitled to receive your direct (but no other) damages incurred in reasonable reliance but only up to the amount of the price you paid for the Game. The foregoing (repair, replacement or limited damages) is your exclusive remedy. LIMITATIONS This limited warranty is in place of all other express or statutory warranties, conditions or duties and no others of any nature are made or shall be binding on Microsoft, its retailers or suppliers. Any implied warranties applicable to this Game or the media in which it is contained are limited to the 90 day period described above. [. . . ]