@DaveyPwnckett: There is a process to get a new key if you received an incomplete key. They will not be opening up the beta in NA.

Deviation59

Question, with all the effed up 9 and 11 digit beta keys are they just going to open the beta up to everyone who wants to participate? Because I dont remember if I was dreaming or read it on here somewhere haha. If its not true I hope Konami sends me a new key. But if they dont its no big deal.

DaveyPwnckett

Jesus, that was frustrating. After my tenth error, after revising my IDs and passwords for the 10th time, I about gave up. Who's ever heard of restricting user names to lower case only? Why do user names *have* to contain numerals? Hell, I'm not even sure if they do, I was trying just about anything to get past the constant vague errors. Thank god they emailed me what my Konami and Game IDs were, because I'd have no clue...

Roll3r

I wonder, is the FINAL game gonna use our PSN IDs, or the pain-in-the-ass-to-get Konami IDs?

Grimmjow Jeagerjaques

I just keep telling myself that at least this is happening now, and not when the game is released. To be fair though, this is Konami's first real foray into the online arena. It was kind of surprising that they didn't seek any outward help from Sony, because, really, having their first attempt be probably the PS3's biggest game yet, that's scary. Notice how Microsoft did not release Xbox live with Halo 2, but instead, went with games like Crimson Skies and Blood Wake. As much experience microsoft has with networking, they still did a soft opening.

ChunkOFunk

Stream-lined shit is still just shit. You're not fooling anyone, Konami!

(Yes, their ID signup process is still terrible.)

SmilingPolitely

I finally got through Tuesday -- I'm expecting Friday to be another nightmare.

kingclip

Then again, it could just seem better because people stopped trying... >.>

okenny :)

Haha, I still got my Konami ID like 3 weeks ago.

Sorry.

ShirtGuyDom

Brian, It's STILL a pain in the ass

Grimmjow Jeagerjaques

Konami ID site is still wanged. I have a Konami ID but neglected to register for a Game ID so I'm stuck on the sidelines despite having a patched game ready to go.

cactaur

@ChunkOFunk: what i don't understand is this really ISN'T there first foray into online gaming.

does nobody remember MGS3:Substinance (or whatever that onoe was called) had online multiplayer... which Konami ended shutting the servers on...

...damn, maybe not the best point to bring up there, but it is to defer to my opening statement.

you think if you have done it before for MGS games (not forgetting MG:PO, or wass that only local multi?) they'd realise how much the servers would strain.

they shoulda kept Beta pre orders only i think (coming from someone in UK, without a pre order) to test servers, Then offer others it

bodger1

I don't see what was so horrible the first time. It took less than a minute and a half.

Knight-Zero

Yeah, now that I've fought through a tunnel of cheezegraters so I can play on day 1, that's when they fix it.

RaepGoblin

7 hours of update download. . . Downed servers. . . I don't know how I could forgive you, Konami. . . I really don't. . .

enigma89

I had no problem getting an ID when they first started the sign up. So yeah I'm totally ready if I ever get a beta code.

aiko.adonia

@bodger1: Ah, yeah, forgot about that. True, they should have SOME experience in the online world, but at the same time, the number and complexity of the servers required to handle everthing involved in next-gen online, like friends lists, game invites, and the like, most likely threw them off. Yeah, keeping betas to pre-orders only would have made a lot of sense.

ChunkOFunk

I got mine today. The process is still shitty and lame. I know Konami wanted to be elitist arseholes and have their own identification system, but they could have settled for just ONE ID for all their games, couldn't they? Jesus.

Demaar

Took me less than five mins yesterday.I'm just not seeing what the problem is.It's not perfect,but it doesn't make me want to go kick the neighbors dog or anything.Got the email and agreed to the terms of service.

*I don't like the comment about purchasing online credits.What is that about? DLC

enewtabie

@enewtabie: From my understanding the online credits is unique to Japan.

AntiHiro

Firefox+AutoFormer=Win!

AntiHiro

Glad i waited till tomorrow to register =p

Zaos

At least they are learning something from the beta ever if we never get to play it.

darthmatt

Does anyone know what the Konami ID and Game ID are used for, which one will be displayed?

Daymonster

It stinks, Its been 5 hours and I still waiting for the confirmation email from them. I just want to get everything in order for Friday.

phoenixstar

No online game/service was perfect from the get go. Nice to see that there being proactive with the problem.

Illyr

After 3 e-mails asking for a 12-digit code to replace my 9-digit one, they finally send me an...11-digit one...lol

I went through half the alphabet to get that last bloody digit!

Oh, the Konami ID/Game ID thing worked great last night (streamlined).

Ethosian