...And While We're At It... PSO2 News!

Sega has announced that the "pre-open beta" test will be held for two days beginning Friday, June 15. The servers will be open for five hours each day. While this may not seem like much, Sega has also announced that if all goes well during the "pre-open beta" test, the real open beta test will begin shortly after.

The price structure for the "premium" content has also been announced. "Premium" content includes the My Room feature, increased storage space, trading functionality, and other features. Sega is offering 30, 60, and 90 day subscriptions. Users can get a slight discount on the monthly rate by purchasing the 60 or 90 day options. (Prices in USD are based on the exchange rate as of June 9, 2012.)

• 30 days: 1300 AC (¥1300 = $16.36 USD)
• 60 days: 2500 AC (¥2500 = $31.45 USD)
• 90 days: 3600 AC (¥3600 = $45.29 USD)

Obviously, for Americans this price will vary, but $16+/month is a little bit pricey. It is possible to play without making this purchase, though. These features might be nice to have, but not having them shouldn't stop anybody from enjoying the game.

That's it for now. More news as it becomes available.