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Sega has just announced that it will be shutting down the Phantasy Star Universe servers for the PC and PlayStation 2 versions of the game on March 31, 2010. If you have the game and enjoy playing it online, better get in your multiplayer moments and build some memories before it all goes away.

The beginning of the end will begin on Friday, January 29, 2010, at the same time as the MAG+ event. The event will take place like always, but it will also be the day when people can enjoy the online aspects of the PC and PS2 versions of Phantasy Star Universe for free. Sega stops selling subscriptions to PC and PS2 owners on Friday as well. After that, there’s two months of freedom. The PC and PS2 owners can enjoy their last moments with the game without having to worry about paying for the online portion.

Sega has also confirmed continued support of the Xbox 360 version of Phantasy Star Universe. The same announcement that proclaims the end of the PC and PS2 versions promises new life for the Xbox 360 version, in the form of new content. Xbox 360 owners still don’t have to worry about billing or subscriptions, all they need are Xbox Live Silver or Gold memberships.

If you’re one of the remaining PC or PS2 Phantasy Star Universe players, you still have options if you own additional game systems. If you own an Xbox 360, you can pick up its version of Phantasy Star Universe since Sega is still going to be supporting it. If you own a DS, go out and buy a copy of Phantasy Star Ø. It isn’t a true MMO, but there is online multiplayer through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and you can take on missions with other players. PSP owners can always hope for a US Phantasy Star Portable 2 release, as it features online multiplayer, or gather together friends for some local wireless, Phantasy Star Portable fun. Or, you can just play through the single player mode on your existing versions of Phantasy Star Universe after April 1, 2010.

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