Who on here will be getting GT5 Prologue, Japanese edition?

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davethestalker
The US version is coming...soon. It has been announced, but the date has not been announced yet.

Sony is promoting this version here in the states. If you want to see the latest trailer, check my "VGA thread".


(Spike's Video Game Awards)
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Man i work in the recording industry, When i hear soon i just think its a very very very very far date. But I guess i will wait depending on the urge....:)
 
I'm guessing Sony is allowing the early adopters here in NA to help Sony's financial bottom line. If Sony did (last week or last month)announce a date of, for example, Dec. 18th, 19th (next week), how many of us would have imported it? Not too many I don't think.

There are people that do want imports just for the sake of collecting, such as CDs.
 
What worries me is if you'll be able to play online if you're outside of Japan and you've bought the Japanese version...

Anyone have any thoughts on that? Would really want to get the Japanese version as I just can't take it to wait any longer, but I'd rather not have to buy the game twice :dopey:
 
If you want to play, you'll have to buy the game twice :)

Probably we'll have to use Japanese account in order to connect to some dedicated server in Japan or something like that. Notice online racing will become available on Christmas.
 
Dominguero
Anyone have any thoughts on that? Would really want to get the Japanese version as I just can't take it to wait any longer, but I'd rather not have to buy the game twice :dopey:
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Buy the game, stay at home for the weekend instead of get drunk in some bar and save money for another game :cheers:
 
STINGer71
Buy the game, stay at home for the weekend instead of get drunk in some bar and save money for another game :cheers:
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True that really.

As soon as someone translates and/or makes a tutorial on how to get through the japanese menus etc so I can figure out how to pay and then download it when it's out I'll be happy.

There's no japanese people at all around here so can't get any help otherwise :crazy:
 
So here's a question then, as I'm seeing so many people order this online, can you not just download it then if you have a japanese account? Do they not accept our credit cards or something? (I'm in Europe)

Otherwise I'm going to have to go on Renchi and order it as well.

But I'd prefer to download it when someone has made a translation and how to on how to get through the order processing in japanese. That would be way quicker for me then to have to wait for the game to be shipped here.
 
I thought i'd wait for the english version but i can't stand the fact that a quality playable japanese version would be enjoyed by so many people while i just wait:grumpy:

I'm gona get the japanese version:sly: I have to, otherwise i'm gona go crazy!
I'm even dreaming about GT5:crazy:

In the mean time, i'm wasting money on games like 'Dirt'. Don't get me wrong, its a nice game, but GT5 will be a natural high:)
 
That would be way quicker for me then to have to wait for the game to be shipped here.
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Shipping is just 2-5 days, and downloading GT5p is much harder than just ordering it because you need to ad money to you Japanese acount.
 
STJ88
Shipping is just 2-5 days, and downloading GT5p is much harder than just ordering it because you need to ad money to you Japanese acount.
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Oh right, well that's basically all I wanted to know.

I just hope that the Japanese version's online mode will work properly over here as well.

Give a **** really I'm still going to order it now then, can't be assed with the hassle :crazy:
 
I've paid for it to be delivered by Yes Asia, I ummed and ahhed about the delivery time, and then remembered that I'm a cheap skate so took the free option.
 
Dave A
I've paid for it to be delivered by Yes Asia, I ummed and ahhed about the delivery time, and then remembered that I'm a cheap skate so took the free option.
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Don't worry, chances are good that it won't take much longer than the expensive express-shipping. I ordered Wangan Midnight back in May with free shipping and it took just 5 work days from HK to Switzerland.
But it's Christmas time now, that means a lot of packages are shipped all over the world ...
 
amar212
If you want to play, you'll have to buy the game twice :)

Probably we'll have to use Japanese account in order to connect to some dedicated server in Japan or something like that. Notice online racing will become available on Christmas.
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I'm fairly certain it won't matter what account you use to play online, as the PSN checks your DNS/IP address to determine what servers you have access to.

For instance, I have several different European PSN accounts, but no matter which I use when playing MotorStorm, it only gives me access to the servers in the US, so I can't play against my fellow GTP members in the UK and such. The same goes for many games, but some support global online play.

So I'm fairly certain it wont have anything to do with what PSN account you play under, but what region your DNS/IP is located in and what kind of international server support there is for a game.

Seeing as GT5:P is currently only officially available in Japan, I seriously doubt anyone outside Japan will have access to the online servers, but we wont know for sure until we get the game or hear from those that do.

My suspicion that there wont be any access from the US to the online servers for GT5:P is what is keeping me from downloading the Japanese edition... although in fairness, I managed to have a great time playing previous GT games without ever racing online... so who knows.




Dominguero
So here's a question then, as I'm seeing so many people order this online, can you not just download it then if you have a japanese account? Do they not accept our credit cards or something? (I'm in Europe)

Otherwise I'm going to have to go on Renchi and order it as well.

But I'd prefer to download it when someone has made a translation and how to on how to get through the order processing in japanese. That would be way quicker for me then to have to wait for the game to be shipped here.
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There have been some posts in this thread on ways of adding funds to your Japanese PSN account in order to buy and download games, and there is the following thread as well which has additional info and links:
 
Dave A
I've paid for it to be delivered by Yes Asia, I ummed and ahhed about the delivery time, and then remembered that I'm a cheap skate so took the free option.
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Did the same here, since its Christmas time it will take some time anyway. Even if you would pay for the delivery changes are big that it will take several days to get to your home. Sending normal letter within the same country takes about 5 days now here in the netherlands.
So i think it wont make much of of a difference, free or payed delivery, in both ways it will probably take till after Christmas till it arrives at my home...
 
After some thoughts, i'm finally getting it (can't help myself) :D
 
Prologue is now ready for dispatch and I have confirmation that some packages will go out tonight. Over to Fed Ex...:dopey:

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Samberto
Prologue is now ready for dispatch and I have confirmation that some packages will go out tonight. Over to Fed Ex...:dopey:
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My order’s still preparing to be shipped on the 14th. :(

You planning to make a trip to the depot on Saturday? ;)👍
 
My order shows,
" Available/Reserved for your order/Ready for dispatch. "

I pre ordered on Nov 9th & I have all next week off so I'm ready to get my copy (I paid the $20 for 3 day delivery)
 
Can someone straighten me out please? I heard that there was no tuning shop in GT5:P and that really made me upset to the point where I wasn't going to buy it. But now I'm hearing that the cars can be tuned. What's the real story. This determines whether or not I buy the game. Help please.
 
ALPHA
You planning to make a trip to the depot on Saturday? ;)👍
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Cheeky bugger.:D Bah, why do PD games always tend to hit customs on public holidays or weekends. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
 
I will be trying to download it from the Japanese PlayStation Network, when it finally comes out.
 
superb16
Can someone straighten me out please? I heard that there was no tuning shop in GT5:P and that really made me upset to the point where I wasn't going to buy it. But now I'm hearing that the cars can be tuned. What's the real story. This determines whether or not I buy the game. Help please.
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I don't have the game so I can't say for sure, but it sounds like by "Tuning Shop" they are referring to purchasing mods for your cars.

By "tuning cars", they are likely referring to adjusting the settings for the various components of your car to tune it for a specific race.
 
Samberto
Same here. Did you FedEx or UPS? My FedEx tracking info indicates that it should reach my door by 5 PM on the 14th. No further info at this time.
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I went UPS, maybe I should have gone FedEx, all it tells me is:

Shipping Type: UPS
Shipping Weight: 0.31 kg

Live UPS shipping data
Dec 12, 2007 04:00:38 HK BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED



Shipping Date: Dec 12, 2007
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UPS is usually pretty decent- I'd say you'll get it before the weekend. If you'd gone with Fedex, you would have had it before me, as the company flies everything into NSW (they have their own customs setup and airport outside of Sydney.) This will be an interesting test of the two companies. :)
 

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