Final Fantasy XIII Japanese Pre-orders Begin [Archive]

Kitmitsu

Sep 08 2009, 02:40 PM

Play-Asia have now begun accepting pre-orders for the Japanese version of Final Fantasy XIII. Those of you wanting to import the game can order it now for the listed price of $89.90US which is cheaper than Square-Enix's earlier announced RRP of $100.

For Advent Children Complete, we setup an affiliate link where we were given a percentage of commission for each person who ordered through it. It was extremely successful last time and allowed us to upgrade our server and improve site performance. We'd like to do the same this time with the full game. It's simple, if you wish to import the Japanese version of Final Fantasy XIII and help us out at the same time, please use the link provided below. If you're a member of our forum and you provide us with your Order Number in the pre-order thread (http://finalfantasy-xiii.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8445), we'll pay you 3000 Gil for use in our Forum Store.

Pre-order Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) at Play-Asia.com (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2vkj-71-bp-77-5-49-en-15-final+fantasy+xiii-84-j-70-3k25.html)

If you live in the European Union like a lot of us, I'm afraid you can't pre-order Playstation 3 games through Play-Asia due to Sony's strong stance against imports. Don't worry, we will provide a link for those of you in the EU who will ship to you when more place begin accepting pre-orders. We'll try and provide you with the best price possible.

Wandering Hands

Sep 08 2009, 02:47 PM

You know, for that 3000 gil to be worth something to me, you'd have to fix the store for me first. :wtf:

I'll run and go do this now.

Cagalli

Sep 08 2009, 02:49 PM

16387387 is my order number.

Kitmitsu

Sep 08 2009, 02:50 PM

You know, for that 3000 gil to be worth something to me, you'd have to fix the store for me first. :wtf:

I'll run and go do this now.

In talks with the Store developer now <3 It should work for everyone else.

Kitmitsu

Sep 08 2009, 03:08 PM

Thanks Cagalli :D. I'll let a few Order Numbers build up and do a mass payment. Last time I ended up doing like 70 of them individually -_-.

Wandering Hands

Sep 08 2009, 03:11 PM

Silly bum. Oh well, at least you learnt your lesson.

#16387631

des

Sep 08 2009, 03:26 PM

One thing, fuck you PA for not sending to Europe (and Sony too <.<).

bebestorm

Sep 08 2009, 03:50 PM

Here's my order.... 16387504

finalmattasy

Sep 08 2009, 05:43 PM

I'm back on the import bandwagon.
ord# 16389828

I'm currently watching the japanese site scroll through artwork; man that orchestral loop is beautiful! What a blisteringly good-looking game.

Nex

Sep 08 2009, 06:09 PM

......................so.................jealous.. ......................*collapses*

Zeromous99

Sep 08 2009, 07:48 PM

My Order #16391179

Deadaim2thegrave

Sep 09 2009, 12:00 AM

Got a question, iv never ordered from play Asia before and I jus wanted to know, do they charge me on December 17 or once I preorder? I just want to take it safe just in case I don't have 93 bucks to spend.

PKK

Sep 09 2009, 12:10 AM

I pre-order my at ebay. \o

Cagalli

Sep 09 2009, 03:18 AM

Ultima Death

Sep 09 2009, 05:25 AM

#16391590.... Happy gaming:)

Zeromous99

Sep 09 2009, 10:14 AM

When it ships they charge you.

Im paying mine off early so i dont have to worry bout it , also i was also thinking about getting demon souls for ps3 (english lang version)tales of vs psp and a new cool looking classic controller for the wii .I just love wasting money on plastic beautiful!

PKK

Sep 09 2009, 12:53 PM

Im paying mine off early so i dont have to worry bout it , also i was also thinking about getting demon souls for ps3 (english lang version)tales of vs psp and a new cool looking classic controller for the wii .I just love wasting money on plastic beautiful!

demon souls looks cool, but before my FFXIII arrive, I will play siren blood curse.

my ebay order has canceled T_T

The guy who I buy will close his store this month.

I never buy in play asia, someone please can explain how do it works ?

Kitmitsu

Sep 09 2009, 03:48 PM

my ebay order has canceled T_T

The guy who I buy will close his store this month.

I never buy in play asia, someone please can explain how do it works ?

Erm. Like any other online shop really.

Deadaim2thegrave

Sep 09 2009, 08:23 PM

When it ships they charge you.

thx alot. helps me a bunch

my order Number : #16406331

PKK

Sep 09 2009, 10:18 PM

bad luck of mine.
the demo i buy with same guy, direct from japan. And now he close his store T_T
The only way now is on play asia.

scott1114

Sep 09 2009, 11:07 PM

Kitmitsu

Sep 09 2009, 11:14 PM

I was wondering how reliable is play-asia, never ordered from them but I heard they dont give a tracking number and your items can simply get lost, with no refund.

Otherwise I'll order from a store in new york that sells imports ( though it will amount to $105 CAD for me instead of $97)

I've been ordering stuff regularly through them for 4 years and have never had a problem. Things have always arrived on time and their service is great :). You can get a tracking number if you order using a courier (which is the fastest delivery).

PKK

Sep 09 2009, 11:24 PM

the more you pay more info you have ;D

scott1114

Sep 09 2009, 11:40 PM

Okay and lets say I take UPS shipping, which will cost ALOT, around how long do you think it'll take?
Should I get it before Christmas or before NEw Year?

Kitmitsu

Sep 10 2009, 12:27 AM

Okay and lets say I take UPS shipping, which will cost ALOT, around how long do you think it'll take?
Should I get it before Christmas or before NEw Year?

I personally can't tell you :P. I've ordered using UPS before but I live in the UK and so it will probably arrive at a very different time to mine. This page should help and I believe they goes into more detail when you select the shipping on your actual order.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-00-3-helpshippingoptions-49-en.html

PKK

Sep 10 2009, 01:04 AM

I order various games from store in japan and pay $20 USD for shipping. within 5 days the games always come. maybe Play-asia shipping this fast?

scott1114

Sep 10 2009, 03:11 AM

Thanks guys, and wow this will cost me around $150 CAD to import, while I paid $160 for a brand new PSP last week.

It better be bug-free.

Eighty88Eight

Sep 10 2009, 04:38 PM

#16416107

I've always ordered from Play-Asia and I've never had a problem. For FFXII, the XII OST, and FF7ACC, I've always either gotten it the same day as release or next day. Excellent service, least ways if you opt for the 1-4 Fed Ex shipping. Whats the forum store? Anything cool on there?

Yuuki Kuran

Sep 11 2009, 04:44 AM

ok....So my next pay check is sometime around January. Can I still order this game and import it to my PS3?

Cagalli

Sep 11 2009, 05:32 AM

Whenever I choose the most expensive shipping, I always get my items same or next day from release.

Falsate

Sep 11 2009, 05:59 AM

ok....So my next pay check is sometime around January. Can I still order this game and import it to my PS3?

You'd have to place your order right now because the game will be release on December 17 (this is before your pay check).

Wandering Hands

Sep 11 2009, 06:45 AM

... I thought his point was that he needed his pay check for the money to buy the game. In which case, he'd have to order it after he receives his pay check.

Falsate

Sep 11 2009, 07:05 AM

Which means he will have to place the order now, otherwise it wouldn't be considered a pre-order after December 17th. If he said he receives the check in January then?

You can still order the game, it just won't be considered a pre-order.

Sundance Kid

Sep 11 2009, 07:16 AM

He didn't say anything about pre-ordering he just said ordering.

So yes Yuuki Karen you can still order it.

Yuuki Kuran

Sep 11 2009, 03:19 PM

He? Uh, I'm a girl. Anyway that doesn't matter. I just wanted to know if this game will still be available by the time I get my paycheck from school.
It should work when I import it to my PS3 right?

Thanks everyone!:)

Wandering Hands

Sep 11 2009, 03:28 PM

The only problem you might have is that it could be out of stock and you might have to wait a few more days than usual.

And yes, it will work on your PS3.

Yuuki Kuran

Sep 11 2009, 03:35 PM

The only problem you might have is that it could be out of stock and you might have to wait a few more days than usual.

And yes, it will work on your PS3.

Ok. I'm sorry for asking so many questions. I never bought anything online before because my parents are usually the ones who pay for everything. Are there any other places where you can buy this game?

Wandering Hands

Sep 11 2009, 03:40 PM

Kitmitsu

Sep 11 2009, 04:38 PM

You might want to check out Yesasia (http://www.yesasia.com/global/final-fantasy-xiii-japan-version/1004512461-0-0-0-en/info.html), if you're looking for an alternative.

In fact, Yesasia might be a good option for those in European countries Play-Asia won't ship to.

Actually I looked into them before the release date was announced. They also don't deliver to Europe. They just don't tell you until you attempt to order it.

des

Sep 11 2009, 05:06 PM

Actually I looked into them before the release date was announced. They also don't deliver to Europe. They just don't tell you until you attempt to order it.

They ship to Europe (Ive ordered tons of games over the last years there, that includes PS3 games too)!

The thing is, they have a odd policy on PS3 games:

US Games arent send to Europe ex: http://www.yesasia.com/global/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-limited-edition-us-version/1012196926-0-0-0-en/info.html
JP Games are delivered to Europe: ex: http://www.yesasia.com/global/naruto-narutimate-storm-japan-version/1013011830-0-0-0-en/info.html

Same game just different language version!

Kitmitsu

Sep 11 2009, 05:17 PM

They ship to Europe (Ive ordered tons of games over the last years there, that includes PS3 games too)!

The thing is, they have a odd policy on PS3 games:

US Games arent send to Europe ex: http://www.yesasia.com/global/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-limited-edition-us-version/1012196926-0-0-0-en/info.html
JP Games are delivered to Europe: ex: http://www.yesasia.com/global/naruto-narutimate-storm-japan-version/1013011830-0-0-0-en/info.html

Same game just different language version!

I obviously didn't research it will enough. I apologise.

des

Sep 11 2009, 05:37 PM

No problem, its really just their odd system ^^

Zeraph

Sep 11 2009, 07:15 PM

question: the game have subs?..... rigth?

des

Sep 11 2009, 07:58 PM

Japanese subs, no english sub/dub!

Falsate

Sep 11 2009, 07:59 PM

Do you guys think the price will lower before December 12th by any chance? Ilm thinking about it..

PKK

Sep 11 2009, 08:08 PM

Obviously not, the official price has set.

Yuuki Kuran

Sep 11 2009, 08:54 PM

Japanese subs, no english sub/dub!

Really? I didn't know that. Well, then how are people suppose to understand what's being said? From what I've read, I think Shuyu is the only one who understands japanese?

des

Sep 11 2009, 09:06 PM

Yes Shuyu is the only person on this planet that understands moonspeak.

Jayfox

Sep 11 2009, 10:19 PM

Japanese subs, no english sub/dub!

Source? Importing the japanese version without any english options would be pointless for me...

PKK

Sep 12 2009, 02:34 AM

I've aways play the JP version of Final fantasy and after play USA.
There's no problem for me.

Zeraph

Sep 12 2009, 10:43 PM

yeah but....that's kind of losing some information i the story

PKK

Sep 13 2009, 12:55 AM

Of course we lose parts of story, but anyway the USA verison come out in a time and we can understand!
Play the JP version is just to kill the desire to play.

Light Caelum

Sep 13 2009, 06:00 PM

Source? Importing the japanese version without any english options would be pointless for me...

That's why they release two versions :cathryn: , if not then the USA would be pointless (?) :rolleyes:

Yuuki Kuran

Sep 14 2009, 12:58 AM

Source? Importing the japanese version without any english options would be pointless for me...

I hope they include the english subtitles too. I don't know if they are or not, but finalfantasy.wikia said "Similar to Final Fantasy X, XI, and XII, Final Fantasy XIII will have only English and Japanese sound dubs. Only subtitles will be localized to local languages."
Source: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIII

So are the english subs going to come with the game? or not?:(

Kitmitsu

Sep 14 2009, 01:16 AM

I hope they include the english subtitles too. I don't know if they are or not, but finalfantasy.wikia said "Similar to Final Fantasy X, XI, and XII, Final Fantasy XIII will have only English and Japanese sound dubs. Only subtitles will be localized to local languages."
Source: http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIII

So are the english subs going to come with the game? or not?:(
No. It was confirmed ages ago. The game will come with either a Japanese or English dub and the subs in your localised language (Japanese for the Japanese version).

PKK

Sep 14 2009, 03:44 PM

The game should be "international"
you choose the subtitles.

CHINGLEE42

Sep 14 2009, 04:05 PM

imo if you play the game first time round without understanding what is going on in the story then it will destroy the whole experiance of playing it the first time. I mean, when you play a final fantasy for the second time it doesn't feel good as the first time so you should fully understand what is going on in the story on your first playthru.

Also, the battle system will be hard to undertand as well. It might be easy to pick out the basic commands like "Attack, heal, use item etc" but as you get new abilities, then it will get harder.

To me gameplay and story is the most important aspects of rpg's and if you don't fully understand them then your not really gonna have a fun experiance playing th game.

It sucks to not be able to read or speak japanese :(

Kitmitsu

Sep 14 2009, 04:49 PM

The game should be "international"
you choose the subtitles.

No it won't be. Please read my post above yours.

Neal

Sep 14 2009, 04:56 PM

People are confused by the term "your localised language". It means if you're in Germany for example it will have an English dub and German subtitles. The voices or subtitles will not change on their way in the post from Japan to wherever you are.

What they mean is in JAPAN it will have JAPANESE VOICES and JAPANESE SUBTITLES. Elsewhere it will have ENGLISH voices and subtitles for whatever country you're in that isn't English speaking or Japan.

The only time you will get English subtitles is when the voices are also english. Clear enough?

glyph

Sep 18 2009, 06:37 PM

Zeraph

Oct 02 2009, 06:52 PM

aaaaaaaaaaah~ I'm depressed

dxgirly

Oct 02 2009, 07:52 PM

Your order number is #16636643

Final Twilight

Oct 14 2009, 04:44 AM

So will this benefit as well if someone pre-ordered the special edition PS3?

Zeromous99

Oct 14 2009, 09:07 AM

So will this benefit as well if someone pre-ordered the special edition PS3?

Im thinking about canceling my preorder and going with the special edition ps3 . I just fucking hate pink though. Wish they had more than one color for the pic of lightning.

Cid Highwind ff7

Oct 22 2009, 01:24 PM

will the hong kong ff13 have english subtitles/ dubs/ speaking?

Light Caelum

Oct 25 2009, 05:48 AM

will the hong kong ff13 have english subtitles/ dubs/ speaking?

No, it won't. If you want the english sub/dub you'll have to wait till 2010 (I think it comes out in June, not sure). Otherwise it will all be japanese.

Inaudax

Oct 29 2009, 10:23 PM

If you imported this game and want to get a grasp of understanding the Japanese language used in the game, follow the steps below:

1) Enable the Japanese subtitle.
2) Whenever a character says something, pause your game.
3) Take a photo of the Japanese text (good quality is important.)
4) If you know how to type in Japanese, copy the Japanese text from the screenshot and paste into Google Translation (http://translate.google.com)

Translations these days are not perfect, but they are at least better than nothing. You better pray for the game to include a pause function!

If you don't know how to type in Japanese text, use some software specializing in OCR Text Recognition. I'll give some example:

1) Use Adobe Acrobat Pro.
2) Convert your photo into a PDF format.
3) Draw a blue box around the Japanese text.
4) Go to Document -> OCR Text Recognition -> Recognize Text Using OCR...
5) Copy the text and paste into Google Translation.

It's a good idea to take some Japanese class but you only have less than two months left until the release date! To get the most out of the language in less than two months is theoretically possible. To make that happen, you would require a very high level of motivation. A level of motivation from middle to none won't just cut it.

manasword

Oct 29 2009, 10:40 PM

I pre-order my at ebay. \o

yeah i got mine of ebay for less then 60 bucks!

Inaudax

Oct 30 2009, 01:34 AM

So, it appears that PlayAsia doesn't ship to Europe. After googling for a bit, I've found two websites that sells imported games to Europe! These two websites appear to be trusted by many reviews.

http://www.yesasia.com/global/final-fantasy-xiii-japan-version/1004512461-0-0-0-en/info.html

^ sells for £56.96 ($92.99)

http://renchi.com/renchi/PS3_Games_JP_Final_Fantasy_XIII_JP.htm

^ sells for £53.94 ($89.90)

Good luck!

kojima

Nov 08 2009, 03:41 PM

46 more days until my Lightning Edition PS3 comes :), its was extremely hard to find not overpriced in Japan at the moment for pre-orders. (Everywhere sells out in minutes when they open up pre orders). The game stocks seems fine though!

scott1114

Nov 13 2009, 05:53 PM

How much does it amount to for you guys with shipping included? ( from play-asia)?

risend

Nov 20 2009, 08:54 AM

How long does it usually take for it to get to the east coast after they ship it (presuming that is on the date of release) with economy choice? It says 5-10 days, but typically how long from experience? I am wondering if I should change shipping methods and just pay for the express so I can get a tracking number as well.