The PSP Import Game Thread

[WebScud]

I thought a thread covering games that will never make it to the US would be useful for a lot of people. For example, I don't think I could live without Star Soldier (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-77-4-49-en-15-shooter-70-p13-43-7o.html). Sengoku Cannon: Sengoku Ace Episode III (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-15-shooter-70-ox9-43-7o.html) is a damn fine game too.

What imports do you guys like?

[RelentlessRolento]

I don't have any, but if Loco Roco is never brought here I'll Import it...

[bluenatas09]

That shooter looks like it's worth checking out

[onapartyrock]

I have:

Star Soldier (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=6865&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) - The Best!!! Playing it took a bit to get use to; holding the PSP long wise; I can't tell you how many kids stop to watch me play this at the airport!
Derby Time (Best Version) (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7866&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) - unplayable unless you can read Jap. language, I gambled a lost on this one.
Winning Eleven 9 Ubiquitous Evolution (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=5102&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) - came with a translation manual, thankkfully. It will hit the USA but with less teams.
Puzzle Bobble Pocket (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=5113&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) - It will hit the USA soon, I think.... but I had to have it.
Guilty Gear XX #Reload (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7275&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) - For the price I got it for ($19) I love it
Space Invaders Galaxy Beat (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7276&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) - Its OK, not great, got it for $12.



I have on order:

Bleach Heat the Sould 2 (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7250&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30)
Jet de Go! Pocket (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7628&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30)
Daisenryaku Portable (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7631&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30)
Reishiki Kanjou Sentouki Seikuuoh (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=304&products_id=7629&PHPSESSID=ea5fb0db73c36469b7203fdfd59b8c30) aka Zero Type Plane Battle
Fukufuku no Shima (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-15-Fukufuku%2Bno%2BShima%2B-70-u0n.html)
Shinseiki Genso: SSII Unlimited Side (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bl-49-en-15-Shinseiki%2BGenso%253A%2BSSII%2BUnlimited%2BSide-70-xvc.html)
Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: Kamubakku MiniPato (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9f-49-en-15-Kidou%2BKeisatsu%2BPatlabor%253A%2BKamubakku%2BMin iPato-70-y03.html)
Princess Crown (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bl-77-3-49-en-15-Princess%2BCrown%2B-70-xve.html)

[WebScud]

Does Guilty Gear work well in the PSP? I found Darkstalkers frustrating.

[Bezerker]

I have Star Soldier, and Talkman, both are great games.

[Radioactive_Man]

Just got Bleach, awesome game even though it only has 6 characters I think.

Next game up is Talkman.

[Grugger]

[QUOTE=onapartyrock]I have:

Winning Eleven 9 Ubiquitous Evolution - came with a translation manual, thankkfully. It will hit the USA but with less teams.

Wait, what do you mean less teams? I thought the game was even going to have commentary and more features?

[onapartyrock]

I've had multiple people tell me the imported Jap version will have more teams than the USA version; I will probably get the USA version to show support for it, but I'd be surprise if our version had more features seeing that it won't sell as well here as it would everywhere else.

[Cpt Hooks]

Are the games in English or are they all different. Specifically Daisenryaku Portable

[flybrione]

I have Guilty Gear, great game plays well on PSP. English Menus easy to follow, story is in Japanese.

Intelligent Cube, fun little puzzle game. Japanese Menus but easy to follow, simple game puzzle gameplay.

Ghost in the Shell, I've only played for a few minutes seemed very bland. Menus in english and game is in Japanese with english subtitles.

Princess Crown, looked like a cool RPG to try out. I think this one is mostly in Japanese. Have not played yet.

Just got Star Solider fun classic shooter with revamped graphics. Menus in Japanese.

Toca Racer looks great and plays great. Korean version but completely in english.

Bleach 2 very nice looking game similar graphicly to Guilty Gear. Menus and story are in Japanese.

[Quackzilla]

"Part Time Job Hell 2000" looks pretty interesting. I have yet to play it though.

[dementia_]

I've had GGXX#R for almost a month now and I think it's fantastic. There is some downscaling, but it's otherwise a perfect port.

[crowbb]

Super Robot Wars MX Portable is an excellent game.

[heavy liquid]

I have:

Space Invaders: Galaxy Beat
Guilty Gear XX #Reload
Intelligent Cube
Tenchi no Mon demo (Kingdom of Paradise) - (from the July 2005 Famitsu PSP Magazine)
Taiko no Tatsujin (Taiko Drum Master)

Also on order (like so many other people :)):

Princess Crown

[Nogib]

I'm tempted to get the European import of Tales of Eternia next month.

[highwaypatrolman]

I want to buy the UK version of Wipeout Pure so I can download and play the UK exclusive Omega packs. I know that play-asia and lik-sang are good for importing asian videogames, but can anyone recommend a good, trustworthy UK game seller? A good deal would be icing on the cake. Thanks for the help, guys.

[hector031]

I want to buy the UK version of Wipeout Pure so I can download and play the UK exclusive Omega packs. I know that play-asia and lik-sang are good for importing asian videogames, but can anyone recommend a good, trustworthy UK game seller? A good deal would be icing on the cake. Thanks for the help, guys.

I was wondering the same thing. I want to pick up Tales of Eternia and Breath of Fire 3 when they come out in the UK. I think they both come out on the 10th of February.

[WebScud]

That's shitty. UK only packs? Boo.

[highwaypatrolman]

I want to buy the UK version of Wipeout Pure so I can download and play the UK exclusive Omega packs. I know that play-asia and lik-sang are good for importing asian videogames, but can anyone recommend a good, trustworthy UK game seller? A good deal would be icing on the cake. Thanks for the help, guys.

I'm still wondering. Can anyone help?

[onapartyrock]

I'm still wondering. Can anyone help?

Just ordered one, they ship to the US:



WipEout Pure PSP 1 £24.99
non european postage - £4.95
Total : £29.94

Works out to be under $54US shipped , your CC may charge you a conversion fee.


http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=PP0019&title=wipeout_pure


Edit: Just canceled my order; you need a PSP with a UK serial # to download packs for this game; it won't let you do so with a US serial #.

[highwaypatrolman]

Just canceled my order; you need a PSP with a UK serial # to download packs for this game; it won't let you do so with a US serial #.

Do you mind if I ask what your source is on this? 1up.com said that you just need the European version of the game, not a UK PSP. Thanks for the info.

[onapartyrock]

My source is the download site for the packs, I went to download it and to do so I had to register a PSP unit to get access to it. To get the UK version I had to Register a European model with a vaild serial #. It also reqiured a vaild address; did not give a US address as an option; I suppose you could luck out and guess a valid serial number over time.

Also did a google search and found others had the same issue. I suppose you may be able to find some other quasi-legal, unoffical means to get it (itbay orrenttay); but I rather have it first before shelling out the money.

Great company, they confirmed order cancelation hours after the request.

[Roufuss]

Super Robot Wars MX Portable is an excellent game.

Didn't even realize this was on PSP... have to get it when I get some cash.

And wow, why is the UK getting Tales of Eternia and Breath of Fire 3 so much earlier then us? Neither even have dates in EB / GS online so preorder =/ I will probably import both, as well.

That one site is a bit pricey though... $43 for Breath of Fire 3 and $52 for Tales of Eternia.

[highwaypatrolman]

My source is the download site for the packs, I went to download it and to do so I had to register a PSP unit to get access to it. To get the UK version I had to Register a European model with a vaild serial #. It also reqiured a vaild address; did not give a US address as an option; I suppose you could luck out and guess a valid serial number over time.

Also did a google search and found others had the same issue. I suppose you may be able to find some other quasi-legal, unoffical means to get it (itbay orrenttay); but I rather have it first before shelling out the money.

Great company, they confirmed order cancelation hours after the request.

my research shows that you only need a pal version of the game, and you can download the omega packs here:

http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/143

i think i'm gonna give it a shot. i'll keep you posted.

[maccabee72]

I'd really love to import Colin McRae Rally for the PSP from Europe. Does anybody by chance have it already, and if so, how is it?

[onapartyrock]

my research shows that you only need a pal version of the game, and you can download the omega packs here:

http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/143

i think i'm gonna give it a shot. i'll keep you posted.

Well, that would fall under the categoty of unoffical source, I might give it a try too. For the $60 or so this is going to cost these better be some damn great courses.

I might try some hints I got on getting a used copy for much less.

[highwaypatrolman]

Well, that would fall under the categoty of unoffical source, I might give it a try too. For the $60 or so this is going to cost these better be some damn great courses.

I might try some hints I got on getting a used copy for much less.
keep me posted.

[onapartyrock]

A used copy I found wasn't going to be much cheaper than a new one, so I have ordered:

Wipeout Pure UK
Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus
Kao Challengers


I should also be getting *fingers crossed* a CD with all US and Euro wipeout downloads. Its going to be atleast two weeks until I get back home so I hope they are all in by then.

[hector031]

And wow, why is the UK getting Tales of Eternia and Breath of Fire 3 so much earlier then us? Neither even have dates in EB / GS online so preorder =/ I will probably import both, as well.

That one site is a bit pricey though... $43 for Breath of Fire 3 and $52 for Tales of Eternia.

They are cheaper than Lik-Sang. Both Breath of Fire 3 and Tales of Eternia are $60 shipped there. I was going to import Tales of Eternia from them, but I think I might just hold off until it's released here in the US now.

[onapartyrock]

OMG!

I just got a new favorite game today, as I was packing for my business trip over the next few weeks there was a knock at the door.

Postman had a packkage.... from Liksang! Yeah!

I got my copy of Reishiki Kanjou Sentouki Seikuuoh (aka Zero Type Plane Battle)

All I can say is wow, I now don't want to leave as I have to leave the PSP home since this trip would require me to leave it in the car and I don't want to do that.


Basic menus are English, more detailed menus are Japanese (setting up conflicts, selecting aircraft, etc) but is very easy to figure out. The keylayout menu is all english so that made learning the game a breeze. My first taste, a free flight mission:

A start of in a Japanese Zero (It look like you can be any plane), flying 3,000 feet of the ocean; there is a small dot in the ocean off in the distance. Suddenly there are three rapidly approaching dots in the sky, now six; as they get close it becomes apparent they are planes. Without warning there is a hail of gun fire surrounding my plane!

I take out two as they approach, did not have time to watch they go down as there are now four behind me. I lower my speed and hit my flaps, the one behind me that had bullets going all around me is suddenly above me and I position myself to point at it and fire.... bye bye!

Now the other planes pull back, wtf? Flak starts to exploded, tracers are comming up from what was a dot but now an aircraft carrier, two destroyers and a submarine. Puffs of black smoke fill the air in from of me.

I put the flaps back up, do a barrel roll and am aimed, upside down, at the top desk of the carrier. I quickly right myself and as the control tower flys pass my right I drop two bombs. I pull up, do a wide turn to see fire and smoke pouring out of the ship.

I manage to take out the other ships with some effort, although since smaller they were harder targets and actually over shot them a few times.

Played it on easy level.

This game alone would be a reason to have the PSP. I hope I have more time to play some real missions before I leave, if I wasn't going to be is some bad areas I'd take it with me; but I'm not going to have much time to play anyways and this going to be too tempting.

[muffinman943]

some of these games sound sweet, I am looking towards getting

DJ MAX Portable
Taiko No Tatsujin
and
Katamari


Anybody played these? They all look really interesting, especially DJ max..

[highwaypatrolman]

A used copy I found wasn't going to be much cheaper than a new one, so I have ordered:

Wipeout Pure UK
did you buy it from gameplay.co.uk?

[Zoglog]

So far i've imported

Bought Bleach 1 When I was in Japan
Bought Katamari from yesasia
And Just bought DJmax portable presteige set from playasia (89+17) OUCH
Exit I might have but i'm not for lemmings type gameplay and it requires firmware 2.5

[highwaypatrolman]

Exit I might have but i'm not for lemmings type gameplay and it requires firmware 2.5
shit! is the us version going to require 2.5, as well? do you have a source you can link me to on this?

[gameprozero]

Star Soldier is one of the best. If you have a PSP find a way to play it.

[Zoglog]

shit! is the us version going to require 2.5, as well? do you have a source you can link me to on this?

It might have been from 1up. I forgot where I heard it. Katamari only requires 2.0 tho.

[fieldkillah]

Im looking forward to Initial D: Street Stage.

[highwaypatrolman]

Katamari only requires 2.0 tho.
well, thats good news. if it required 2.1 or greater i would have been more than a little pissed.

[Zoglog]

Ok after lookin around I found some more promo vids looks like contgrol scheme will be more intuitive than I thought. I tested it out looking at some vids and it suprisingly translates well from IIDX except a mini version and missing the middle blue button. Could get crowded if they add the R/L thought but I guess that'll substitute for the turntable? lol

http://ruliwebfile.dreamwiz.com/mpeg3/ruliweb_djmax_pro.wmv

http://ruliwebfile.dreamwiz.com/mpeg3/ruliweb_djmax_master.wmv

[onapartyrock]

did you buy it from gameplay.co.uk?

Yeah, they were the cheapest for Wipeout I could find overall for shipping and game together. I got the others from liksang with free shipping and about $15 less each than gameplay.

The bonus disc I whould be getting from a dude in England, he was selling it on UK's ebay but the auction was canceled after I paid for it due to Sony shutting it down.... he just emailed me to say no worries it is on the way. If you want one contact him at surreptitiously@hushmail.com, he may be able to get you any add on for a UK game that your unable to since if Sony keeps the USA PSPs from getting other countries downloads.

The dollar seems to be really weak right now against the Sterling Pound and Euro, so $50 shipped might be the cheapest you will find Wipeout. Also found many people on UK Ebay won't ship outside the UK and those that would wanted over $25 for shipping. One guy I found that would was only $5 cheaper than a new one from gameplay so I gave up and got it new.

[highwaypatrolman]

^thanks for all the info, man; much appreciated. i'll probably be picking up wipeout pure (uk) in the next couple of weeks. in the meantime, keep me posted on how yours works out with adding the omega packs, etc. thanks again.

[WebScud]

Did anyone get the PAL WipEout Pure yet? Are the exclusive tracks worth the import price?

[b3b0p]

Anyway to find out if any of the games have english option or don't have much japanese text to read or need to read?

[KingNES]

I am new the the PSP scene. I was given Bleach 2 today as a gift and I must say it is great. Thanx for the all the suggestions you guys tossed out. You guys are really giving me many reasons to love this system ^^

[62t]

well tales of eternia is out in UK.

[Gameboy415]

Seeing how I live in Japan, I have easy access to these "imports" you all speak of. ;)

BUT, as I'm just getting into the homebrew scene, I haven't played anything newer than Talkman as I don't want to update my firmware just yet.

Anywho, here's my list:
Guilty Gear XX# Reload - My favorite fighting series, and its pretty decent on PSP, but I can't understand why the graphics took such a hit. Still plays very well.
Brain Trainer - I'm waiting for the US versions of the DS ones so I can't really compare them, but it has some fun math/logic puzzles. Easy menus and such too.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Best PSP game I own. Its just SO much fun and the song list is great (if you like more recent Japanese/video game music). HIGHLY recommended.
Space Invaders Galaxy Beat - $12 off Play Asia, sounded great in descriptions, kinda sucks.
Talkman - I was so excited to get this at first but I played it once and haven't taken it out of the box again since. It just feels like a touristy gimmick more than a true speech translator. For what it does, it does well however (mostly basic phrases and stuff I already knew)

[Psykodelik]

I have Taiko no tatsujin. Just like Gameboy says, it is fun and I'm happy I bought it. I had Intelligent license but I traded it in because the US version came out.

So far the only import I'm willing to get is I.Q. Mania. I might trade this in IF it comes to the US. Then again, I might keep this and leave the US one sealed.

Theres GG:X, Bleach 2 and DJ Max I wouldn't mind getting but I can wait until it goes lower.

[cleaver]

You guys are gonna love Tales of Eternia! Best non emulated handheld RPG I've played by far. If you're always complaining that all the PSP gets is ports maybe you'll hate it, but if you want a great port of a decent PS1 RPG give it a look.

[nuttyturnip]

Can you elaborate a bit on Taiko no tatsujin? I've seen it at Starland and was sorely tempted to buy it, but I'm just not sure how much fun it would be. I have Taiko Drum Master for PS2, and playing it on a PSP without drums seems about as fun as playing DDR without a dance pad. The song list for the PSP game is terribly tempting, though.

[Chacrana]

My Dad's in the UK right now and he's picking up Tales of Eternia for me while he's there... I can't fuckin' wait. What I played of the PS1 version was fantastic so having an excellent RPG like this on a portable will be very cool.

[Psykodelik]

Can you elaborate a bit on Taiko no tatsujin? I've seen it at Starland and was sorely tempted to buy it, but I'm just not sure how much fun it would be. I have Taiko Drum Master for PS2, and playing it on a PSP without drums seems about as fun as playing DDR without a dance pad. The song list for the PSP game is terribly tempting, though.

The only difference between the two is the use of the analog stick (and drums). They addded a function where there's a "bell". When that shows up, you move the stick around. Also consider that it's for a portable, so for that it's fun for what it can do.

[b3b0p]

Has Tales of Eternia been confirmed for the U.S.? I take it that the U.K. version is in English?

Is this worth importing?

Edit: I just noticed EU is getting Lemmings. I can't find any info about a release for the U.S. Why is the U.S. being shafted for all the good games. Thank goodness there is no region protection.

[AngellicLulu]

Has anyone tried out DJ Max Portable? I'm thinking of importing it.

[rodeojones903]

Has anyone tried out DJ Max Portable? I'm thinking of importing it.


Yes, its fuck in awesome.

[integralsmatic]

dam too many to get all i got is Bleach 1 and 2....and i got bored of those two quick

[Chacrana]

Has Tales of Eternia been confirmed for the U.S.? I take it that the U.K. version is in English?

Is this worth importing?

Edit: I just noticed EU is getting Lemmings. I can't find any info about a release for the U.S. Why is the U.S. being shafted for all the good games. Thank goodness there is no region protection.

The European version is in English. Eternia hasn't been confirmed for the US and I wouldn't expect it to come out here honestly. It was already released on the PS1 and it's a 2D game... Sony hates sprites, so we get shafted a lot of the time. And if the game makes the jump from Japan to the UK and doesn't come out in the US, then something's up... it's just not logical at this point to expect a US release.

[b3b0p]

Sweet! I'm importing then.

Soon I will have a spankin new copy of Tales for on the go goodness.

Never got to play the Tales games on Playstation. I take it Tales of Destiny II has really nothing to do with the first one then? Since they did not release it previous.

[WebScud]

Sony hates sprites, so we get shafted a lot of the time.

I have a problem with that based on the fact that if Sony really hated sprites why would they only alienate one market? That just doesn't make sense.

I know that Sony wanted only 3D titles for the launch of the PlayStation (3D Mega Man ><), but that's changed. Don't you think?

[Chacrana]

Sweet! I'm importing then.

Soon I will have a spankin new copy of Tales for on the go goodness.

Never go to play the Tales games on Playstation. I take it Tales of Destiny II has really nothing to do with the first one then? Since they did not release it previous.


I think that the original Tales of Destiny was a direct sequel to Tales of Phantasia on the SNES... though TOD 1 wasn't supposed to be very good. TOD 2 is a seperate storyline altogether.

[Chacrana]

I have a problem with that based on the fact that if Sony really hated sprites why would they only alienate one market? That just doesn't make sense.

I know that Sony wanted only 3D titles for the launch of the PlayStation (3D Mega Man ><), but that's changed. Don't you think?


It's kinda wierd. They aren't completely phasing out 2D games, but they are definitely not supporting them too much. I remember hearing that SNK couldn't release their older games on Sony's system which is why they had to do compilations. That's why the US never got Metal Slug 3 on the PS2. I think it's basically the same situation with Eternia... it's a rerelease of an older game (albeit, an improved rerelease) so Sony's not going to bother. BOF III on the PSP probably went through the same thing.

[b3b0p]

Any ideas why the EU gets it and we don't though? Don't they follow the same procedures for determining what games to release?

This probably means no Lemmings in the US then for sure. Hardly the most popular game around.

[Weedy649]

I have a problem with that based on the fact that if Sony really hated sprites why would they only alienate one market? That just doesn't make sense.

I know that Sony wanted only 3D titles for the launch of the PlayStation (3D Mega Man ><), but that's changed. Don't you think?

well if you read that working designs farewell letter, doesnt look like thats changed much.

Does anyone know what firmware is required for tales of eternia?

[Chacrana]

Well I'm sure that SCEA has different criteria based on the fact that American audiences and European audiences want different things. In America, most people want shit games (50 Cent: Bulletproof, 25 to Life, etc.) US gamers generally think that 2d = old and 3D = better. Thats' why we get screwed. In Europe, people want racing games, but they're not so focused on graphics over there which is why 2D games can slip through.

[62t]

Breath fo fire III is out in EUR. Easily the best in the series. BoF3 and ToE requires 2.0

As for the real Tales of Destiny 2, it is release for PS2 in Japan. The story is actually after the first game.

[b3b0p]

I just preordered Tales of Eternia EU from NCSX. They said it should ship Monday on the site.

Can't wait!

Tales of Destiny II U.S. is Tales of Eternia in Japan. the TRUE Tales of Destiny II came later in Japan and as far as I know has not been released any place else. That is as much as I could find out. So, the Playstation Tales of Destiny II is not a true sequel to Tales of Destiny on Playstation.

[Roufuss]

It's kinda wierd. They aren't completely phasing out 2D games, but they are definitely not supporting them too much. I remember hearing that SNK couldn't release their older games on Sony's system which is why they had to do compilations. That's why the US never got Metal Slug 3 on the PS2. I think it's basically the same situation with Eternia... it's a rerelease of an older game (albeit, an improved rerelease) so Sony's not going to bother. BOF III on the PSP probably went through the same thing.

Doubtful... they allowed Legend of Heroes out here, along with Popolocrois... both games are 2D "old school" RPG's, so I see no reason why some of the biggest companies in the market, Namco and Capcom, would have any trouble pushing any of their games out here, 2D or not. Hell, Capcom just had an improved re-release in Street Fighter Alpha 3.

I'm not sure whats going on, but Capcom would have no trouble at all bringing out Breath of Fire III if they wanted to, they have that much of a pull as a company, likewise with Namco.

NCSX wants $49 before shipping... ouch... I think I will hold off a bit longer for a release here, espically on BoF 3.

[Chacrana]

Doubtful... they allowed Legend of Heroes out here, along with Popolocrois... both games are 2D "old school" RPG's, so I see no reason why some of the biggest companies in the market, Namco and Capcom, would have any trouble pushing any of their games out here, 2D or not. Hell, Capcom just had an improved re-release in Street Fighter Alpha 3.

I'm not sure whats going on, but Capcom would have no trouble at all bringing out Breath of Fire III if they wanted to, they have that much of a pull as a company, likewise with Namco.

NCSX wants $49 before shipping... ouch... I think I will hold off a bit longer for a release here, espically on BoF 3.


Not sure, but Gameplay.co.uk might have the game cheaper.

Luckily, I get to skip all the importing shit because my dad's on business in the UK right now and grabbed me a copy.

[b3b0p]

$49 at NCSX shipped from New York. No trouble with importing at all. Even ships UPS.

[Roufuss]

Maybe I'll spring for Tales of Eternia, if I ever get a job... but I'm confident Capcom will bring Breath of Fire 3 here, probably for $30 since its just a straight port.

They bring everything else over, no reason not to announce this one as well.

Gameplay.co.uk has BoF 3 for $44.59, while Tales of Eternia is $53.

Does NCSX still have that expensive shipping? That's really the main thing that deters me.

[maccabee72]

Anybody have any experience importing from England? I bought WRC a little over two weeks ago from a guy on Ebay with great feedback. I have yet to get it....is it pretty normal for it to take this long?

[Chacrana]

depends on the shipping used obviously, but it can take a few weeks.

[Astinus Majere]

$49 at NCSX shipped from New York. No trouble with importing at all. Even ships UPS.

huh? I see it listed as $50.00 with the cheapest shipping as $7.30
http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi-bin/shop/ULES-00176.html

[b3b0p]

huh? I see it listed as $50.00 with the cheapest shipping as $7.30
http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi-bin/shop/ULES-00176.html


It was only $49 when I ordered. Shipping was more, but not bad. If the game came here, it would probably be $49.99 anyway. Add in tax and it's easily over $50.

[cleaver]

Tales of Eternia is great! Lots of voice acting, great fighting engine, you can save all over the place. FMV hot as hell. There are a few bugs though so you may want to wait for the US version. A lot of Eupopean PSP gamers complain that they're the beta testers for the US.
Wasn't as impressed with Breath of Fire 3. The graphics look like they're from the SNES.
Zero Type Plane Battle I didn't really care for (wouldn't a Warhawks port rock?), and Taiko Drum Master is not for people who can't speak Japanese.
Guilty Gear XX Reload is incredible. Fighting games are underrepresented on the PSP.
F1 Grand Prix is fun, reminiscent of Super Monaco GP from Genesis launch, phenomonal frame rate, real drivers; simple but fun.

[Chacrana]

Eternia's probably not coming out in the US so I don't think the UK'ers should think they're beta testing for us...

[b3b0p]

My Tales of Eternia came today. I'm going to do some homework then try and put in a couple hours on it. I can report back what I think if anyone is interested.

[rodeojones903]

eStarland now has Tales of Eternia and Breath of Fire 3 Euro versions available.

http://www.estarland.com/PSP.product.23748.html


http://www.estarland.com/PSP.product.25581.html

[Chacrana]

Good God, $54? Estarland likes to rape you in the ass with their prices.

[b3b0p]

Just beat Tales of Eternia.

I sat through all the credits and pretty short and pointless ending movies. Then it asks me to save, so I saved.

However, when I go to load game, it starts me a new game where my main character starts off at level 8!!! WTF?!?! I'm officially pissed!!!

My saved data even shows my main characters ending stats, my gald, and my 3 main sidekicks levels, HP, and TP.

I feel like I have nearly wasted 40 hours. I wanted to go back and complete some side quests. Now I have to beat it again?

If someone knows some trick I don't know about I would happy to hear about it, but I think I'm screwed.

I feel seriously ill

[onapartyrock]

Good God, $54? Estarland likes to rape you in the ass with their prices.

Got mine at gameplay.co.uk

They sell it for £29.99

Standard Street Price is £34.99

The $1.00 you have from the USA is equal to about £0.575509 (as of the time of this post)

So they sell it for $52.11
Standard Street Price is $60.80

Its not eStarland that likes to rape you, its the value of your dollar (or lack of) in other countries.

BTW: You usually also have to pay a fee to do the currenct exchange with your credit card, that will probably take the game up a couple of dollars more.

Credits cards may charge more to due currency exchanges than money houses, even the exchange houses charge you. I think when I went to Mexico I would loose $5 on every $200 exchanged.


Now breath of Fire III is $52.95 at eStarland, Street is £29.99 ($52.11) gampleplay is £24.99 ($43.42)
They may be a bit high on that one, but still not rape with the exchange fee taken in to consideration.

[Weedy649]

Just beat Tales of Eternia.

I sat through all the credits and pretty short and pointless ending movies. Then it asks me to save, so I saved.

However, when I go to load game, it starts me a new game where my main character starts off at level 8!!! WTF?!?! I'm officially pissed!!!

My saved data even shows my main characters ending stats, my gald, and my 3 main sidekicks levels, HP, and TP.

I feel like I have nearly wasted 40 hours. I wanted to go back and complete some side quests. Now I have to beat it again?

If someone knows some trick I don't know about I would happy to hear about it, but I think I'm screwed.

I feel seriously ill

trick is to sell it to me D:

[b3b0p]

trick is to sell it to me D:
Dream on

[onapartyrock]

FYI, if anyone still wants the UK version Wipeout for PSP Liksang just got some in:

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=218&products_id=7985&likref=alert554

Free shipping and it may be a tad bit cheaper than getting it from Europe directly with the current currency rates.

[highwaypatrolman]

FYI, if anyone still wants the UK version Wipeout for PSP Liksang just got some in:

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=218&products_id=7985&likref=alert554

Free shipping and it may be a tad bit cheaper than getting it from Europe directly with the current currency rates.

rad. thanks for the heads up. currency exchange rates have been ass lately, so i was holding off. does your uk version work ok with the omega packs on your us psp? thanks again, man.

[Sarang01]

The Colin McRae game? Can I find it anywhere cheaper other than Gameplay?