Gamers who have purchased or imported Final Fantasy XIII can look forward to many bonuses, one of which allows you to enter a beta phase of the next installment in the Final Fantasy series. Purchasing FFXIII certainly holds a few benefits on top of getting the most anticipated RPG of the year.
FFXIII copies includes a code which gives future Final Fantasy XIV players a secret item upon its release in 2010. The included code is also a way in to the PlayStation 3 FFXIV beta.
Square Enix have not announced exactly how many Final Fantasy XIV testers they will take, but if you want a chance to play the MMO next year be sure to pick up FFXIII as you need a campaign code. Alternatively you can apply for the PC beta which gives you options of which system you would prefer testing on.
Head over here, where you can import a copy of FFXII to book your place in next years beta.