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Z-Saber
02-08-2006, 09:10 AM
Looking forward to this sequel, but I'm wondering if you guys know if anyone is having a deal regarding this one? I'm not much of a preorderer, but I figure it'll be about the same price anywhere.

What I'm really looking for a is a cool preorder incentive. You know, the usual watch, keychain, shirt kinda stuff. Know of any nifty preorder gifts?
BackInBlack
02-08-2006, 09:24 AM
Wait to see if Outpost comes up with something good near its launch?
Z-Saber
02-10-2006, 12:28 AM
Bumping because Kingdom Hearts pwns your face and you know it.
Kain Vincent
02-10-2006, 12:31 AM
I'm also waiting for an awesome pre order bonus for this game.
oper00
02-10-2006, 12:13 PM
bump. I was about to ask the same thing this week.
Plinko
02-10-2006, 12:17 PM
I'm also waiting on an Outpost deal.
onetrackmind
02-10-2006, 12:32 PM
reserved so i can keep tabs on whether anything comes up for a pre-order bonus
BIG5
02-10-2006, 12:46 PM
How about a DVD with all the cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts? Oh wait, I already have that. I do hope they come up with a good bonus, though. Maybe a comic that tells the story of Chain of Memories?
Dark Zero
02-10-2006, 01:58 PM
Nice ava z-saber :p

I'm expecting some sort of soundtrack for this one. Or some "making-of". What is the typical thing included with square-enix games, nothing usually right?
Roufuss
02-10-2006, 02:29 PM
Nice ava z-saber :p

I'm expecting some sort of soundtrack for this one. Or some "making-of". What is the typical thing included with square-enix games, nothing usually right?

Nothing, because the game can sell on name only.

Preorder bonuses are generally extra incentives to get those on the fence about a game... something like Kingdom Hearts 2 is so huge people will preorder it regardless.
62t
02-10-2006, 02:34 PM
I got a free poster with the origibnal Kingdom Hearts
Dark Zero
02-10-2006, 03:05 PM
Typicall Square-Enix, it needs nothing to push the sale.



Nothing, because the game can sell on name only.

Preorder bonuses are generally extra incentives to get those on the fence about a game... something like Kingdom Hearts 2 is so huge people will preorder it regardless.
WebScud
02-10-2006, 03:29 PM
How about a DVD with all the cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts? Oh wait, I already have that. I do hope they come up with a good bonus, though. Maybe a comic that tells the story of Chain of Memories?

On of those CGI DVDs that are always on eBay? I've always wandered how those are.
Z-Saber
02-13-2006, 02:06 PM
Almost off the page. One last bump until I give up for a while.
BIG5
02-13-2006, 02:43 PM
On of those CGI DVDs that are always on eBay? I've always wandered how those are.
No, it's not one of those. Just something a fan made and sold online.
WebScud
02-13-2006, 03:15 PM
No, it's not one of those. Just something a fan made and sold online.

Ah, okay.

Now that I think about your comic idea, I can tell you that it won't happen. I'm sure it will be covered in the manga. Maybe they could do promo copies of volume one of the manga.
Masterkyo
02-13-2006, 07:19 PM
If you can find 2 games at your local Circuit City or Gamestop for cheap you can trade-in at GameRush Blockbuster & Pre-order KH 2 for $30 b4 Credit you tradein 2 games & taxes. :)
Z-Saber
02-13-2006, 11:10 PM
If you can find 2 games at your local Circuit City or Gamestop for cheap you can trade-in at GameRush Blockbuster & Pre-order KH 2 for $30 b4 Credit you tradein 2 games & taxes. :)
I've heard a little about these trade-in deals at GameRush, but not enough to know anything. Are you saying trade in any two games? Or is it limited to certain games? I don't have a GameRush too close by to go check it out myself.

If nothing else pops up, we may have a winner.
nickelpin
02-15-2006, 02:13 AM
*BUMP!*

I'm so stoked for KHII... Will be monitoring this thread
guardian_owl
02-15-2006, 04:14 AM
Hope they refine the gameplay in the sequel. I am about 10 hours in and I am loving the presentation, but hating some of the more tedius mini-games, a few of the platforming sections, and the combat is a little boring.
Gameboy415
02-15-2006, 04:26 AM
Ah, okay.

Now that I think about your comic idea, I can tell you that it won't happen. I'm sure it will be covered in the manga. Maybe they could do promo copies of volume one of the manga.

I didn't know the KH manga was coming out in the States! I should import it...

But yeah, after the first manga arc, there's a second series based on CoM. It'll probly come out eventually through Tokyopop if the first series is selling ok.

Oh and I bought the game back on Dec 22nd (the Japanese drop date) from a convenience store (only place that carries games in my podunk town) and I got a pretty cool desk calendar for free.

Its like a plastic stand with several picture cards, each with 2 months on the side.

Oh and the game is AMAZING. Get it as soon as you can!
Hell I might play through it again in English just to figure out some of the minor things I couldn't figure out in the Japanese version.
Z-Saber
02-15-2006, 09:13 AM
Hope they refine the gameplay in the sequel. I am about 10 hours in and I am loving the presentation, but hating some of the more tedius mini-games, a few of the platforming sections, and the combat is a little boring.
You should probably read some reviews of the import from gamerankings.com. I read a couple and here's what I know. If you didn't like the first one, you won't like the second one, plain and simple. Of course the combat system has many changes and improvements, but essentially it is still running up to and guy and pressing a button or two. The mini-games are for the most part well done, but a couple just downright suck. The story is very satisfying and conclusive.

All that being said, I loved the first game and will likely adore the second one. Chain of Memories, on the other hand, was probably the most disappointing game of my life. I really wanted to love it, because of how awesome the original is, but it just sucks.

I'm sure what little additions there are to the story in Chain of Memories will likely be in Kingdom Hearts II, but I'd say just read a summary on teh intarweb. The game isn't worth the purchase.
Blade
02-15-2006, 04:10 PM
I think they should give the manga free in a box. They boxed Star Ocean and Dragon Quest, they should do it here too.
dino3333
02-19-2006, 01:59 AM
hey does anyone know if they're gonna have the same promtional event at the metreon like they did for the first KH? if you didn't know, there was an event at the metreon where we got to meet 2 of the voice actors. David Gallagher, and Hayden Panettiere. And the best part was we got bags with a bunch of cool stuff. the best thing was a FF VIII OST. that was pretty awsome. I hope they do it again. they tend to have these events for some of their games. i dont think they have done any in a while. i only remember they did this for FF IX and KH.
oper00
02-21-2006, 01:41 PM
bump, it fell off the page.
oper00
03-06-2006, 03:00 PM
I can't believe this fell down to page 4.

Anyways, the only deal I've found for preorder is at Gamestop where you can preorder the limited edition strategy guide (for $28). The guy at GS didn't know what would be included (maybe soundtrack?). Otherwise, is there anything else?
J35U5
03-07-2006, 03:28 AM
The deal I went for was with Overstock.com using the 10% off/free shipping coupons in this thread: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86503

It came out to about $40, not great but not too bad!
mr ryles
03-08-2006, 01:55 AM
theres free 3 day shipping at gamestop.com right now. I think theres only like 6 hours left though so you better hurry!!!

*edit* well 12 hours left, but who's counting.
Z-Saber
03-12-2006, 08:41 AM
Bumping this one last time before I just go ahead and preorder it from the closest EB.
PezRadar
03-12-2006, 06:07 PM
Ill tell you now there will be no preorder bonus through GStop or EBGames, and I doubt anywhere else.. Reasons stated earlier.. Its a game that is selling by name already..

Its at about 250-280,000 Preorders compnay wide for EB/GS

(Zelda is at 500k+ :o)
vietgurl
03-13-2006, 07:28 AM
Is the LE guide worth preordering/buying?
vietgurl
03-13-2006, 07:28 AM
Is the LE guide worth preordering/buying?
Z-Saber
03-13-2006, 10:18 AM
Is the LE guide worth preordering/buying?
I'm still trying to decide that myself. It's supposed to have the same stuff as the standard guide plus a different cover and an artbook. I particularly like Nomura's work so it may be worth it. Thing is I usually don't buy or use strategy guides. I like them cheap-as-free FAQs.

Speaking of FAQs, some dude at the GameFAQs KH2 board apparently got an early copy of the game and posted some pictures and videos. He probably got it from a journalist friend or something. I don't think we'll see a widespread downloadable leak of the game this close to the release, but it's still possible.