Official Discussion Thread for "ESO on Consoles – Update"

Sinister

Sooo many unanswered questions...

Lindur

Speaking of ESO on consoles, I have ordered the physical imperial collector's edition, but I would like to know, when will I get it? I say this because I ordered the physical edition for the physical things that come with it.

Psychotius

Lindur wrote: »

Speaking of ESO on consoles, I have ordered the physical imperial collector's edition, but I would like to know, when will I get it? I say this because I ordered the physical edition for the physical things that come with it.

Same here, you won't get any of it until the console versions are released. I'm sure I'm in the same boat that you are. I pre-ordered the CE digital version for PC and the CE physical addition for the Xbox One, the goal being that I wanted the early access on PC and could wait a couple of months till console release for my awesome items. Oops (to make matters worse, I have since deleted my early access characters to make room for characters with better builds. Essentially, double oops.

tawok

In response to you guys delaying consoles....

Ya'll done *** up.

Warlordgreebo

HEHE, I am hearing the Xbox-one is a pos the likes of which one would let their dog chew.

OF course I could be wrong:)

Roechacca

Good call ! Better late and working then broken . And the deal for loyal customers is great . I was going to say something negative until I read how their making things up .

Monkeyshoeslive

I am still of two minds of whether i'll transfer my account across to the xbone. I still would like the option of having the account open on both pc/xbone. For a small sum of course

Nic727

Hope the beta will be soon! Can't wait to play ESO!
I have a laptop, but OMG, too slow even at "low" (during the beta on PC).

hunsuckera8853ub17_ESO

thedemiseraphb14_ESO wrote: »

I'm not happy about this. The pre order bonuses to play in any alliance as any race, we wouldn't be able to get. So if I play on pc I lose a lot of the functions I wanted from pre ordering. Pre ordering on the console we were going to have the same bonuses that we would have had for the pc. Now we miss out on all of that. This is not a proper transition. If these features are not address for us now "late comers" then I'll just cancel my two imperial edition console eso's and walk away.

i'm feeling the same i pre ordered the eso at walmart got a card and was wanting the explorers pack i pre-ordered for..... mainly the play in any alliance with any of the nine races, the scuttler vanity pet and exclusive treasure maps. I am wanting to get this deal now because i cant possibly wait any longer......... however i want to if ill get my explorers pack,

Fleymark

So, have we gotten any answers about all the questions concerning console release? It's June, now. How is anyone supposed to know what to do?

I'm playing PC but would like to start fresh when Xbox One version releases. I would like to get the Imperial Edition this time and I would like to have the option of playing any other race in any faction. So is that an Imperial Edition preorder? Can it be done digitally or does it have to be a physical copy. The GameStop juggernaut and it's effect on gaming isn't my favorite so I'll probably buy at Target.

In short, what do I need to do to get Imperial Edition with all classes in all factions and can I buy it online. If I can't can I get it at Target?

Also, will console players be getting to start in a fresh environment free of transfer players from PC? I REALLY would like a fresh day one start in a fresh environment where everyone is starting fresh. And I don't think that's unreasonable for people who only console game to ask, considering it takes time to level, feed horses, research crafting traits, etc, in a game that has PvP leaderboards and a crowned emporer with skills associated with it.

In short, anyone who starts on PC and transfers to console will have a massive and unfair advantage over people who only game on consoles. Will console players have a choice of playing in a non-PC transfer environment at launch? I'm imagining a choice between a xfer server and s fresh one, but I'm sure there could be other ways of doing it.

If not, while it's not my preference, I may go ahead and get a 2nd PC account and power level an account to xfer over. At least get a crafter started and do research since that takes a few months to complete. And maybe start feeding a horse. Not crazy about it but if this is how they want the console launch to go by nor offering a fresh non-xfer environment then I will.

In any case, its been a month since the announcement, they said you needed tostart by June-something to xfer and it's now June. Could we please get some official SPECIFIC info so we know what to do?

Bayezid

If new fans were to play ESO on the forums,wouldn't they be alarmed and alienated by the "invasion" of pc characters moving towards their server?

Imagine,i am a console player,i am in early access. I suddenly see VR 12-15 (In the future) players running around finishing the content. Thier everywhere. Thier in Cyordil pwning the console players or in the major cities getting the attention.

This kind of thing will put console players off. It makes it hard to discover things yourself especially when arrogant pc transfer players are telling you the latest builds or selling rare items at ridiculous prices taking advantage of their naivety.

coldflame87

So.. What happens to your current PC account? Does it allow you to pay for and use either? If it does, I can see this as a way to get your friend a cheap copy of ESO...

pong

ZENIMAX PLEASE let us use the console controllers on PC/MAC while we wait for the console release. So you guys would have feedback on how players use console controllers on that game

Curragraigue

Can you tell us what exactly is being transferred over to console from PC other than just "character(s)"?

In other words is it our whole account including the characters themselves, research, items in bag, mounts and their upgrades, personal bank, guild banks, contacts that move to console as well, pre-order and imperial bonuses and achievements that transfer over as well?

It would be helpful to know this so we can encourage people on the fence that there are benefits to getting the PC version now (before the offer expires) and playing it while we wait for console release. Having an official controller/gamepad controls setup in game so I can just hook up a controller and go rather than having to work out how to set up a xpadder control system would also be a big plus for console players thinking about playing.

Lacrossefreak12ub17_ESO

what if you pre ordered imperial edition for your console. If you buy the standard edition for the mac. Will it transfer into the imperial edition when I go to the PS4

Nazon_Katts

Let's say you bought the IE for PC and wish to transfer your white horse riding Imperial with crabs, nothing should stop you from doing so. Pay 20$ and off you go. So logic would dictate that PC version equals Console version, but not necessarily the other way around, since you don't have to buy any console version at all.

Not to forget you'd to buy a PC version first anyways. Doesn't make sense to pay for an unreleased console version, if you're playing now on PC. Especially not when those plus transfer fee are cheaper than the console preorder. The only thing that could mess ya up, when buying PC over console and transfer later, is if the game goes f2p.

But even then, you'd at least have got the leveled char, which probably won't come cheap in the store. If there's one where they'd be selling chars in it, of course.

murgandy

This is awesome, as I'm sure that I'll be getting it for the PS4. But what I wouldn't give for it to just work properly now on the PC

IntenseZucchini

ZeroInspiration wrote: »

Does anyone knows if the same account can be used in both platforms without paying an extra subscription? Or will I have to pay 2 subscriptions? Because this is actually a great opportunity for me since most of my friends will be getting the game on PS4 and I wish to play with them.

This is exactly what i was wondering i am in the same boat, i have it for PC but my friends will be getting it on PS4 if i can pay an extra $20 for the console version that's great can i still play PC on the same monthly subscription or do i need to pay $30 a month?

Anyone know?

DarioZ

Is the offer expired?

Curragraigue

@IntenseZucchini‌ as I understand it the $20 is to transfer your account over as a one time transfer. If you want to play on PC and PS4 you will need two accounts and two subs.

@DarioZ‌ the offer has now expired.

http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/2014/05/08/eso-on-consoles--update?ref=slider

DarioZ

Yea I thought there would be maybe a prolonged time, I asked mainly for my italian elder scrolls online portal

Curragraigue

Me too, I would like to see an extension given for the offer given that the final details of the 'offer' and what it entails do not seem to have been provided yet.

AelyinESO

Question:

We all know we're a kinda of "Beta Tester" for Console Version. We also know the huge delay to solve problems, technicals, balances and VR End Content (Forget about CoH and Carglorn). I'm a PC user and I intend to keep playing this game as a PC user, since I spent money in a good PC, I have a simple question: ZeniMax will forget us PC players? We will be in the end of line? after Console release? if so please tell me and you will help me to save some money.

tribalwolf1

I have a question If I decided to transfer a character to a console version, will I have to transfer every character I have, or will I be able to just transfer one? Another question I have is will I be able to use the same account for the pc version and console version or will the account only be eligible for one or the other?

Surragard

Hoping for an update soon now that the time frame has closed out for being eligible for the program. I'm curious whether the upgrade will be tied into your account or if you'll just get an Xbox Live or PS Network download code that you could use yourself or gift to a friend.

NewBlacksmurf

Curragraigue wrote: »

@IntenseZucchini‌ as I understand it the $20 is to transfer your account over as a one time transfer. If you want to play on PC and PS4 you will need two accounts and two subs.

@DarioZ‌ the offer has now expired.

http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/2014/05/08/eso-on-consoles--update?ref=slider

I'm hoping for more details on this as its kinda wacky to make a character and then loose it to another platform of your choosing because we have to have two subs to play on both Pc and console.

It would make better sense if the account was copied.

My Questions to @ZOS are this:
-How is the bank copied?
-If a Guild master/leader moves what happens to the guild members and the ranks, guild bank or are Guild leaders prevented from being moved?
-Does this $20 give the customer the Explorer's edition and Imperial edition if their PC account owns all or do they have to buy upgrades.
-Does the DLC horse move over if purchased ?
-Items on auction houses, do they have to be cancelled before a player can be moved?

****Does the PC account subscription have to be active to move a player? (See situations above that could cause such a requirement)

Devolos

pong wrote: »

ZENIMAX PLEASE let us use the console controllers on PC/MAC while we wait for the console release. So you guys would have feedback on how players use console controllers on that game

I use my PS4 controller every time I play.

Eden_ESO

Well, now that I've read this particular forum post, I'm still not content LOL. I didn't purchase the PC edition as I'm just not a PC gamer. I have the PC & screens for the game but I'm for consoles so PLEASE - Send out BETA invites for PS4 (& XBOX ONE I suppose...) already. I'm dying to play here! \(^_^)/

Curragraigue

@ZOS_GinaBruno or @ZOS_JessicaFolsom we are approaching 4 months since the original post telling us that there will be a delay with console release. Can we have an update please?

1) Are things still on track for a late 2014 or early 2015 release?

2) Will you be providing an update in the next road ahead?

3) Can we expect an announcement on beta for console anytime soon?

4) Any more details on the offer for transfer of characters from PC to console?

Really just any more information than the opening post for the ravenous and starving console players slavering with anticipation in the wings for more information would be appreciated.

hamburgerler76

we need to start petition to get them put an update for the console version or something its bin so long!!!!