No doubt, the PS2 HDD drive and FFXI is a serious investment in online gaming. In addition to the $100 bill for the HDD, players will need a network adaptor plus an internet connection to play FFXI. A keyboard is technically not required, but the ability to communicate with other players is the point of playing an MMORPG and the game’s virtual keyboard is a clumsy way to do so. FFXI also has a monthly subscription fee after a 30-day free trial. The subscription runs $12.95 per month plus $1.00 for each additional character beyond the first.