With the release of Phantasy Star Portable 2:Infinity in Japan (today) also comes news of the minimum requirements needed for the Phantasy Star Online 2 Alpha Test.

Some lucky people who get a hold of the initial shipment of PSP2:I will also receive a code inside their game case. Others who subscribe to PSO:BB and PSU in Japan can receive the code though e-mail. These people can register their code right now at http://pso2.jp/alpha.

You will need to register for a SEGA ID then use the code to log in by pressing the alpha test button in blue.

Hit the jump for the all important Minimum Requirements,



• Minimum Requirements

o Windows XP 32bit Japanese Language

o Windows Vista / 7 32bit or 64bit Japanese Language

o Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 or higher

o RAM: Windows XP 1.5GB or higher

o RAM: Windows Vista / 7 2GB or higher

o HDD 8GB or higher

o NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT or similar graphics card or higher

o DirectX 9.0c or higher

o Broadband connection

NOTE: The Alpha test recommended requirements posted above will differ from the official version.

• Recruiting Dates for PSO2 Alpha Test

o 2/24/11 ~ 5/20/11 until 5PM

• Number of Participants

o 1000s of Players (More may be invited at Sega’s discretion.)

• Qualified Participants

o Participants who live in Japan and meet the recommended PC Requirements.

• Alpha Test Commencement

o The date and time for the Alpha Test will be revealed in the summer.

• Chosen Candidates

o Chosen candidates will receive e-mail after mid June.

Those are some hefty minimum requirements! I guess we can look forward to a pretty looking PSO2!

[Source: PSU BLOG]