Any major differences between Japanese and Asian version games?

[SpikeSpiegel]

Didn't know where else to put this.

Anyway besides language is there any real difference? (Generally speaking)

The asian version is both cheaper and ships faster.

[mykevermin]

The Japanese version holds a higher resale value, but that's really an overrated aspect of the game. It's considered more "authentic" than the Asian version. Must be an otaku thing.

Besides, the only games that hold any sort of resale value are RPGs.

Oftentimes, the Asian version will have a small sheet of paper as an addendum to the instruction booklet that contains control instructions in Chinese and English.

Also, I've never seen an "Asian version" game actually in Chinese. Most are a simultaneous release with Japan, and Japanese is the in-game dialogue and text.

[SpikeSpiegel]

The Japanese version holds a higher resale value, but that's really an overrated aspect of the game. It's considered more "authentic" than the Asian version. Must be an otaku thing.

Besides, the only games that hold any sort of resale value are RPGs.

Oftentimes, the Asian version will have a small sheet of paper as an addendum to the instruction booklet that contains control instructions in Chinese and English.

Also, I've never seen an "Asian version" game actually in Chinese. Most are a simultaneous release with Japan, and Japanese is the in-game dialogue and text.
Thanks for the quick reply, very helpful post. If you have a Playasia affiliate link let me know.

[mykevermin]

nah, I shop from ncsx.com (though I've heard great things 'bout Play-Asia).