WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING WARNING - Electric Shock ® YOUR NINTENDO HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR To avoid electric shock when you use this system: ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet. WARNING - Seizures CAUTION - Motion Sickness Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or black outs triggered by light Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do never had a seizure before. not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: CAUTION - Laser Device Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness The Nintendo GameCube is a Class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. 2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. 3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. 4. Play in a well-lit room. 5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the L Button R Button Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. correct neutral position, then hold down the Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons Syndrome or skin irritation: simultaneously for 3 seconds. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it. If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. Control Stick C Stick Thank you for purchasing Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II™. Please note This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has that this software is designed only for use with the Nintendo GameCube™. Be reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start playing. excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment Note: “Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II™” will hereafter simply be value. Always look for this seal when referred to as “PSO.” buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your CONTENTS Nintendo product. SETTING UP . 4 All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized CONTROLS . 5 products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.® SOFTWARE KEYBOARD . 6 GAME MENU . 7 NETWORK SETUP . 10 THIS GAME SUPPORTS THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE PURCHASING A HUNTER’S LICENSE/WEBSITE . 15 SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH THE NINTENDO CAUTIONS ON NETWORK CONNECTION . 17 WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR GAMECUBE MODEM 1-4 Player FOUR PLAYERS AND ADAPTER. HOW TO START . 18 Simultaneous CONTROLLERS. Modem PLAYING THE ONLINE GAME . 20 BATTLE MODE . 28 THIS GAME REQUIRES A THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING WITH THE NINTENDO CHALLENGE MODE . 31 GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS GAMECUBE BROADBAND PLAYING THE OFFLINE GAME . 33 Memory OR STATISTICS. MODEM. Card Broadband CONTROLS DURING THE GAME . 37 GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS . 40 THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE CHARACTERS . 52 WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE PORTABLE VIDEO MISCELLANEOUS. 54 Game Boy GAME SYSTEM. DOWNLOADING MINI-GAME . 56 Advance compatible TERMS OF AGREEMENT . 58 FAQ . 60 THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RATED BY THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESRB RATING, OR TO COMMENT ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE RATING, PLEASE CONTACT THE ESRB AT 1-800-771-3772, OR VISIT WWW.ESRB.ORG. TEEN BLOOD VIOLENCE ■ PASSWORD (MEMO) LICENSED BY Apart from the Serial Number and Access Key, a self-created Password is NINTENDO, NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO. required to play online. Write down your Password here for safe keeping. © 2001 NINTENDO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SETTING UP CONTROLS HARDWARE SETUP r Button PSO is a one to four player game. Connect the z Button l Button Nintendo GameCube™ Controllers to the Controller y Button Socket 1, 2, 3 and 4 (depending on the number of Control players participating) in order. You will not be able to x Button play properly with the controller connected out of order. Stick a Button + Control Pad b Button USING PROGRESSIVE SCAN TV START/PAUSE C Stick The Nintendo GameCubeTM Component Video Cable is available only through Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. This ■ TITLE SCREEN/GAME MENUS/MENU ITEM SELECTIONS software is compatible with progressive scan video output, using the Component Cable (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction manual of START/PAUSE GAME START Nintendo GameCube™ for the direction on how to connect. Control Stick/+ Control Pad/C Stick SELECT 1 Connect your TV set and Nintendo GameCube™ with the Component Cable. 2 Place the PSO Game Disc inside the GameCube™, close the Disc Cover, a Button GAME START and press the POWER Button. 3 After the Nintendo GameCube™ logo is displayed, press and hold b Button CANCEL b the Button. l/r Button SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES 4 You will be asked whether to display in Progressive Mode. Select “Yes” and the game will be displayed with Progressive Scan output. ■ VISUAL LOBBY/WITHIN THE CITY/IN BATTLE Once the Progressive Mode is selected, unless the video cable is changed, the Display Mode Select screen will be displayed each time the power is turned on, START/STOP / z Button DISPLAY THE MAIN MENU without pressing the b Button. Also, depending on the type of television set you are using, the horizontal/vertical ratio of the screen may be changed. Control Stick MOVE CHARACTER SAVE FILES + Control Pad/C Stick SELECT a Button ENTER/USE CENTER ACTION MENU PSO is a Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card compatible game (Memory Card sold separately). There are 6 types of save files, some being created b Button CANCEL/USE LEFT ACTION MENU automatically on the first time PSO Game Disc is started up. Never turn OFF x the Nintendo GameCube™ power or remove the Memory Card while the Button USE RIGHT ACTION MENU game data is being saved. Please also note that, when you erase either the y Button DISPLAY SOFTWARE KEYBOARD System File or the Character File, you may not be able to use all remaining save files. l Button CAMERA VIEW/SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES ■ SAVE FILES THAT ARE CREATED AUTOMATICALLY r Button SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES/TOGGLE ACTION MENU (Can be used only with the Memory Card inserted to Memory Card Slot A.) System File 3 blocks Character File 11 blocks b Guild Card File 10 blocks Anytime during the gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the Button, x Button, and the START/PAUSE to return to the Title Screen. ■ SAVE FILE FOR NETWORK SETTINGS SEGA Network Info. 4 blocks ✻ For detailed description of the controls, see each section, starting ■ with p.18. OTHER FILES ✻ The functions of the l/r Buttons can be switched via Button Config Snapshot File 15 blocks (Can be used only with the Memory under Options of the Main Menu (➝p.51). Card inserted to Memory Card Slot B.) Download Quest Files Size vary according to the size of the Quest. 4 5 SOFTWARE KEYBOARD GAME MENU Chatting during the game play can be performed by WHAT IS PSO? entering messages using the Software Keyboard. PSO is a network role playing game, where the actions take place aboard the starship “Pioneer 2” and on Planet Ragol. Online you will meet a variety of people from all over the world. Overcome language barriers by using the five language “word select” feature that enables communication with users whose + Control Pad/C Stick SELECT LETTERS/CHARACTERS language is different from your own. Organize a team to play the game online or a Button ENTER SELECTED LETTER/CHARACTER embark on Hunter’s Guild quests, all the while chatting to exchange information. Of course you don’t have to be online to play PSO. There is also an offline b Button DELETE A LETTER mode.