Aug. 1, 2006 07:00 [GMT] From: PlayOnline

Xbox 360 Beta Test Carry Over service Ending

The PlayOnline option to "Carry Over" Xbox 360 Beta Test Characters, or "Carry Over Data" from Content Ids will end at the date listed below. We will not be accepting any carry over requests once this date expires. [Date] Ending Date 2006 Sept. 1 07:00 GMT [Carrying Over PlayOnline Account] 1. Installation Install PlayOnline and FINAL FANTASY XI into Xbox 360. 2. Registration After finishing installation, please select "Carry Over" under the PlayOnline registration page. 3. Log into PlayOnline Log into PlayOnline using your beta test PlayOnline ID and Password. 4. Enter Registration Code Insert registration code which can be found in the last page of your Playing Manual 2006. 5. Membership Confirmation Confirm your registration from the Customer Information page. * Information during beta test will be carried over.  If you wish to change your customer information, please finish your registration, log into PlayOnline, select Service & Support > Customer Information > Confirm Customer Information within PlayOnline Viewer. 6. Select Billing Method Select your Billing Method * There may be restrictions to a certain billing method.  Please follow the instruction within your game screen and Playing Manual. [Carrying Over Content ID] To reactivate Content ID, select "Content ID" under the main menu of FINAL FANTASY XI. Then select "Purchase ID." After selecting "Carry Over ID," place a check mark next to the character players wish to restore and press "Yes." *CAUTION* Monthly fee of the initial character for FINAL FANTASY XI is US $12.95. Each additional character for FINAL FANTASY XI will cost a monthly fee of US $1 (taxes not included). The Content ID purchased on your PlayOnline account includes the first 30 days of usage free of charge, and billing will not begin until the following day after the free 30 day trial period. *CAUTION* In case you mistakenly registered PlayOnline ID or purchased Content ID, Square Enix will not make any reimbursement. PlayOnline Information Center +44 (0)870-600-0182 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 18:00 (UK Time)