I'm also looking for a deal on the original/first Phoenix Wright (new, it's a belated gift). Anywhere online or in-store that I could find it... perhaps for $40-50 or less (less of course would be great )? I'll try eBay if I need to, but I'd prefer any other alternatives first.
Also, my thanks to soonersfan for the T&T heads-up; since I plan on picking up all three of the AA trilogy, that info will come in handy.
(I'm also assuming that hobbie and the OP know that Amazon has CT for like 4 or 5 dollars off MSRP + free shipping. Not a huge deal, but something.)
The first Phoenix Wright is out of print. You can order the Japanese rerelease, which contains the English translation, at PlayAsia. And the DS is region free, meaning it can play games from any region, especially Japan!
Thanks for the info! I had known that PW:AA has been out-of-print since '06, but some places like NCS had it in-stock up until this holiday season (in fact, I was going to order it there but didn't have the funds in time; GAAAAH). I didn't know if any place online had backstock like that, or if any B&Ms had super clearance copies lying around somewhere. Doubtful I know, but wanted to check.
All that aside, I'll probably go with the Gyakuten 1 import as suggested. Any updates concerning the first game in the US (like if Capcom decides to reprint it again HAHA...ha) would still be appreciated. Thanks.
(random additional question: Does the Japanese version have just an English text option, or can you also get the English VA clips? I don't mind some "IGIARI!" shouting, as I usually prefer VAing left undubbed, but I've grown fond of hearing "OBJECTION!" in various videos and stuff :/)
Also, I wish luck to the others still looking for CT deals.