I've played.... Most of the way through the third disc, but, for some reason (I think it was Garnet's lack of concentration...?) I stopped playing and never picked it up again. I really love it, so I think I just need to restart it though.

If you ever get the opportunity, I'd recommend XIII. I know a lot of people don't like it, but it somehow managed to become one of my favorites, so. Yes, recommended. :) (But, oh, I hear ya on the glad the price came down, egads.)