[QUOTE=Gravijah]...Why wouldn't Nintendo publish more copies of Brawl themselves? I don't understand.[/QUOTE]
ak tronic are the publisher of the so-called "Software Pyramide", a German budget label that is present in literally every small super market. If a publisher wants their old games to be part of the "Software Pyramide" they have to go with ak tronic -- according to ak tronic they are the ones who are selling the most games in the Germany period, so there's little reason why a publisher wouldn't want to be part of the pyramide.

[B]When is Xenoblade Chronicles' release date?[/B]

19th of August, 2011.

[B]How can I play this game on my US Wii?[/B]

[URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26833225&postcount=552"]Guide 1[/URL] l [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28827515&postcount=1"]Guide 2[/URL] l [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291277"]NeoGAF Homebrew Thread[/URL]

[B]Where can I order this for delivery to the US?[/B]

[URL="http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html"]Zavvi £29.85[/URL] l [URL="http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Wii/Role-Playing/Xenoblade-Chronicles-with-red-Classic-Controller/~r355233/?s=Xenoblade+Chronicles"]GAME (Collectors Edition) £49.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Wii/Action-Adventure/Xenoblade-Chronicles-/~r355973/?s=Xenoblade+Chronicles"]GAME (Regular Edition) £37.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.365games.co.uk/wii-games/xenoblade-chronicles £31.99"]365games £31.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html"]ASDA £29.91[/URL]

[B]Is the Collectors Edition available to order from anywhere else/for cheaper?[/B]

Unfortunately, no. The Collectors Edition is exclusive to GAME.

[B]What does the Collectors Edition include?[/B]

A copy of the game, a red Classic Controller Pro, and in some countries (including the UK, which all of the above order links are) 3 A1 sized posters electronically signed by the Tetsuya Takahashi. Large versions of the posters can be found below;

[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=85muefyh6j31usy&thumb=6"][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/tR3H4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=k9uiab21fig1oma&thumb=6"][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XJgFS.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=s17zke5684ms04r&thumb=6"][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/pRBUt.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]If I order this from a European country that does not speak English, will I be stuck playing the game in French/Spanish/Italian/German?[/B]

No. The game's voice acting will only be available in English and Japanese, whilst only subtitles will be available to encompass other European languages.

[QUOTE=CruxisMana][B]When is Xenoblade Chronicles' release date?[/B]

19th of August, 2011.

[B]How can I play this game on my US Wii?[/B]

[URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26833225&postcount=552"]Guide 1[/URL] l [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28827515&postcount=1"]Guide 2[/URL] l [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291277"]NeoGAF Homebrew Thread[/URL]
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I have one basic question that neither of those guides mention. Does anything have to be done for PAL to NTSC conversion? Or is it something I do not need to worry about.

[QUOTE=DrForester]I have one basic question that neither of those guides mention. Does anything have to be done for PAL to NTSC conversion? Or is it something I do not need to worry about.[/QUOTE]

No need to worry about that.

It makes the impression that the posters are exclusive to the UK and Greece btw.

[QUOTE=ShockingAlberto]I did ask around and the rumors of an NTSC Xenoblade (that was definitely different from NOA testing Euroblade) that the OPRainfall source talked about do appear to have some basis in reality.

No one get excited, though, because I have no idea when it was thrown about or if it even went anywhere. But I brought up the OP Rainfall thing to a few people and they sort of went "Yeah, that's not entirely made up."[/QUOTE]

*Is excite*


I think it's safe to say we will at least get one of these games. Call it a fools hope, but I believe. It's just a matter of time before they announce it.

[QUOTE=ShockingAlberto]I did ask around and the rumors of an NTSC Xenoblade (that was definitely different from NOA testing Euroblade) that the OPRainfall source talked about do appear to have some basis in reality.

No one get excited, though, because I have no idea when it was thrown about or if it even went anywhere. But I brought up the OP Rainfall thing to a few people and they sort of went "Yeah, that's not entirely made up."[/QUOTE]

Not "entirely" made up? I'm going to have to contemplate this one awhile.

I'm in no rush though, if I pick up an import copy I'd do so when I visit Europe this September.

I think if one of the games makes it to the US, it's going to be Last Story. It seems to be the most well-received one, it's from the people who made Final Fantasy, and it's already trademarked in the US since it was first announced in Japan.

Which would be fine by me since it's the one I'm interested in the most.

[QUOTE=Javier]I think if one of the games makes it to the US, it's going to be Last Story. It seems to be the most well-received one[/QUOTE]

Xenoblade is the best-received one.

[QUOTE=Javier]I think if one of the games makes it to the US, it's going to be Last Story. It seems to be the most well-received one, it's from the people who made Final Fantasy, and it's already trademarked in the US since it was first announced in Japan.

Which would be fine by me since it's the one I'm interested in the most.[/QUOTE]
It's probably the one with the biggest sales potential due to the involvement of Sakaguchi, but it certainly isn't a "well-received" game in Japan. To the contrary, Japanese word of mouth was rather bad.

[QUOTE=wrowa]It's probably the one with the biggest sales potential due to the involvement of Sakaguchi, but it certainly isn't a "well-received" game in Japan. To the contrary, Japanese word of mouth was rather bad.[/QUOTE]Mmm, I guess I misread somewhere. Either way I'm interested on playing it.

Although I do remember Pandora's Tower was pretty much trashed by Japanese reviewers.

[QUOTE=Javier]Mmm, I guess I misread somewhere. Either way I'm interested on playing it.

Although I do remember Pandora's Tower was pretty much trashed by Japanese reviewers.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I don't know why people would rather have Pandora's Tower than Zangeki no Reginleiv. But the latter is too violent for NoA so they won't release it. :/

I hate to be that guy, but in your little mini-guide above, can you convert the UK->US currency?

[QUOTE=bubnbob]I hate to be that guy, but in your little mini-guide above, can you convert the UK->US currency?[/QUOTE]

I came to request this, too. ;)

[QUOTE=CruxisMana][B]When is Xenoblade Chronicles' release date?[/B]

[B]Where can I order this for delivery to the US?[/B]

[URL="http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html"]Zavvi £29.85[/URL] l [URL="http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Wii/Role-Playing/Xenoblade-Chronicles-with-red-Classic-Controller/~r355233/?s=Xenoblade+Chronicles"]GAME (Collectors Edition) £49.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Wii/Action-Adventure/Xenoblade-Chronicles-/~r355973/?s=Xenoblade+Chronicles"]GAME (Regular Edition) £37.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.365games.co.uk/wii-games/xenoblade-chronicles £31.99"]365games £31.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html"]ASDA £29.91[/URL]

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Okay this is the only thing I have a question on at least right now? Which one of these is the most reliable and best at customer service? This includes Shipping speed, packing etc and ability to deal with problems that arise?

[QUOTE=bubnbob]I hate to be that guy, but in your little mini-guide above, can you convert the UK->US currency?[/QUOTE]

Currently, according to Google:

Zavvi £29.85 - $48.60
GAME (Collectors Edition) £49.99 - $81.40
GAME (Regular Edition) £37.99 - $61.86
365games £31.99 - $52.01
ASDA £29.91 - $48.70

Note that some retailers show conversion rates on their sites, some include shipping, some don't, and shipping rates can depend on a number of factors - most importantly, which service you use.

[QUOTE=bubnbob]I hate to be that guy, but in your little mini-guide above, can you convert the UK->US currency?[/QUOTE]
I did plan to do that and try to find delivery charges as well, but I was pushed for time.

I'll try to add more now.

[B]EDIT[/B]: Thank you, SecretMoblin.

[QUOTE=Phenomic]Okay this is the only thing I have a question on at least right now? Which one of these is the most reliable and best at customer service? This includes Shipping speed, packing etc and ability to deal with problems that arise?[/QUOTE]
Being in the UK, I don't have any much knowledge relating to those queries, so someone else will have to fill you in. I'll edit in their recommendations as well.

[QUOTE=CruxisMana]Summary[/QUOTE]
I'll use this for the official thread if you don't mind ;)

[QUOTE=Phenomic]Okay this is the only thing I have a question on at least right now? Which one of these is the most reliable and best at customer service? This includes Shipping speed, packing etc and ability to deal with problems that arise?[/QUOTE]

Personally I've had no problem with any of them apart from zavvi. If you look over at the Cheap arse gaffer thread there was a period where for 3-4 pages people were just complaining about them. Some people have never had problems with them but I'd play it safe and avoid them.

[QUOTE=SecretMoblin]Currently, according to Google:

Zavvi £29.85 - $48.60
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And Zavvi offers free shipping, correct?

Wow, not bad considering the weak USD. It will end up costing the same amount as a new first-party Wii game.

Cool. :)

[QUOTE=Zwei]And Zavvi offers free shipping, correct?

Wow, not bad considering the weak USD. It will end up costing the same amount as a new first-party Wii game.

Cool. :)[/QUOTE]

I've never ordered from them before (in truth, I haven't imported any European game, ever), but if they do offer free shipping be aware that their reputation is that they usually take a while to deliver products - sometimes several weeks.

[QUOTE=SecretMoblin]I've never ordered from them before (in truth, I haven't imported any European game, ever), but if they do offer free shipping be aware that their reputation is that they usually take a while to deliver products - sometimes several weeks.[/QUOTE]

I've ordered from Zavvi in the UK before and have had no problems. I'm not sure how their overseas shipping is, but their UK shipping is fine judging by my past experiences with them.

Sometimes they're fast and sometimes they can take weeks or even months to deliver a product, or not deliver it at all. They also have the worst customer service in the business. Certainly the worst online retailer I've ever had the displeasure to do business with.

[QUOTE=SecretMoblin]I've never ordered from them before (in truth, I haven't imported any European game, ever), but if they do offer free shipping be aware that their reputation is that they usually take a while to deliver products - sometimes several weeks.[/QUOTE]

Ah, I see. I guess I will just splurge and order the collector set from GAME, then.

[QUOTE=Sadist]I'll use this for the official thread if you don't mind ;)[/QUOTE]
No problem!

I thought it would be easier to create something now to help people order the game before its release given the number of queries.

[QUOTE][B]When is Xenoblade Chronicles' release date?[/B]

19th of August, 2011.

[B]How can I play this game on my US Wii?[/B]

[URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26833225&postcount=552"]Guide 1[/URL] l [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28827515&postcount=1"]Guide 2[/URL] l [URL="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291277"]NeoGAF Homebrew Thread[/URL]

[B]Where can I order this for delivery to the US?[/B]

[URL="http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html"]Zavvi £29.85[/URL] l [URL="http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Wii/Role-Playing/Xenoblade-Chronicles-with-red-Classic-Controller/~r355233/?s=Xenoblade+Chronicles"]GAME (Collectors Edition) £49.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Wii/Action-Adventure/Xenoblade-Chronicles-/~r355973/?s=Xenoblade+Chronicles"]GAME (Regular Edition) £37.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.365games.co.uk/wii-games/xenoblade-chronicles £31.99"]365games £31.99[/URL] l [URL="http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html"]ASDA £29.91[/URL]

[B]How much is that in US dollars with postage to the US added?[/B]

Zavvi (FREE delivery) - $48.60 l GAME (Collectors Edition)(Delivery: £4.95) - $89.50 l GAME (Regular Edition)(Delivery: £4.95) - $69.95 l 365games (Delivery: £0.49) - $52.91 l ASDA (FREE delivery) - $48.70

NOTE: Free or cheaper delivery costs, naturally, can often take longer than delivery from stores offering paid delivery options.

[B]Which of these retailers offers the most reliable service?[/B]

Living in the UK, I have no experience relating to these stores international delivery. However of late Zavvi has received some bad word of mouth relating to their delivery speed and poor customer service. For a faster service, with better customer service I'd most likely recommend GAME as their site claims to deliver to the US within 4 to 6 business days, although you will end up paying more.

[B]Is the Collectors Edition available to order from anywhere else/for cheaper?[/B]

Unfortunately, no. The Collectors Edition is exclusive to GAME.

[B]What does the Collectors Edition include?[/B]

A copy of the game, a red Classic Controller Pro, and in some countries (including the UK, which all of the above order links are) 3 A1 sized posters electronically signed by the Tetsuya Takahashi. Large versions of the posters can be found below;

[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=85muefyh6j31usy&thumb=6"][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/tR3H4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=k9uiab21fig1oma&thumb=6"][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XJgFS.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=s17zke5684ms04r&thumb=6"][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/pRBUt.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[B]If I order this from a European country that does not speak English, will I be stuck playing the game in French/Spanish/Italian/German?[/B]

No. The game's voice acting will only be available in English and Japanese, whilst only subtitles will be available to encompass other European languages.[/QUOTE]

Updated.

[QUOTE=Ledsen]Sometimes they're fast and sometimes they can take weeks or even months to deliver a product, or not deliver it at all. They also have the worst customer service in the business. Certainly the worst online retailer I've ever had the displeasure to do business with.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, GAME are extremely reliable when I have used them for preorders obviously they charge a higher price.

[QUOTE=Lord Ghirahim]Xenoblade is the best-received one.[/QUOTE]

Really? As someone who has played and loved The Last Story, all I can say is that if Xenoblade is better I'm really in for a treat.

[QUOTE=JustAnotherOtaku]Really? As someone who has played and loved The Last Story, all I can say is that if Xenoblade is better I'm really in for a treat.[/QUOTE]

For realz.
[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422089[/url]

[QUOTE=Javier]Mmm, I guess I misread somewhere. Either way I'm interested on playing it.

Although I do remember Pandora's Tower was pretty much trashed by Japanese reviewers.[/QUOTE]
Well, The Last Story is the most wanted game according tot he poll on the OR blog.

we haven't gotten nintendo's Q2 results yet have we?

or Q3 release list?


When is that info due?

[QUOTE=Lord Ghirahim]For realz.
[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422089[/url][/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Kusagari]The Last Story has a 58. Looks like it wasn't that well received.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Bebpo]It wasn't. Even here in the import thread about half of us gave it a 6/10 and the other half gave it 8 or 9/10.[/QUOTE]
90 and #1 for Xenoblade with an unranked 58 for The Last Story.

I'm surprised I missed that thread, to be honest.

However, I was kind of glad to see that Xenoblade ranked lower on its difficultly.

Apparently Nintendo is sending out letters to those who participated in the mailing campaign. Got this today.

[URL="[IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l547/hill5ma/IMG_0450-1-1.jpg[/IMG]"][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l547/hill5ma/IMG_0450-1-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[QUOTE=TheBaldEmperor]Apparently Nintendo is sending out letters to those who participated in the mailing campaign. Got this today.

[URL="[IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l547/hill5ma/IMG_0450-1-1.jpg[/IMG]"][IMG]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l547/hill5ma/IMG_0450-1-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE]

My Club Nintendo survey answers have been very interesting lately. :)

Haha, same standard response that you get via e-mail.
Only this costs them some real money.

[QUOTE=Nuclear Muffin]No need to worry about that.[/QUOTE]

Pikmin 2 does not play on my TV (SDTV) because of PAL to NTSC conversion issues. It [u]may[/u] be something he needs to worry about (unless it's confirmed that XB will have an NTSC mode in it).

Here are a few posts by Clipper in the Wii homebrew thread which shed some light [B]and[/B] uncertainty on getting PAL games to work on 480i NTSC SD TVs:

[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29262572&postcount=9288[/url]
[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29266173&postcount=9290[/url]
[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29579673&postcount=9374[/url]

In summary, if you only have a 480i NTSC SD TV, it may or may not work. There is nothing definite about it.

[QUOTE=adroit]Here are couple of posts by Clipper in the Wii homebrew thread which shed some light [B]and[/B] uncertainty on getting PAL games to work on 480i NTSC SD TVs:

[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29262572&postcount=9288[/url]
[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29266173&postcount=9290[/url]

In summary, if you only have a 480i NTSC SD TV, it may or may not work. There is nothing definite about it.[/QUOTE]

So basically if I have a 480i HDTV this isn't a problem? The game is pretty much guaranteed to run? Is there like an easy explanation with it wouldn't be the same? I mean both are running in the same frequency.

[QUOTE=donny2112]Pikmin 2 does not play on my TV (SDTV) because of PAL to NTSC conversion issues. It [u]may[/u] be something he needs to worry about (unless it's confirmed that XB will have an NTSC mode in it).[/QUOTE]

I hope it plays on mine [Sony Wega]

Alright fine, have your banned video.

It helps that the guy is a good speaker.

[QUOTE=Phoenix_Apollo]One of the most entertaining videos on the subject yet.[/URL]

It helps that the guy is a good speaker.[/QUOTE]

That video is banned here. I'd get rid of it. And yes, I agree about the voice.

[QUOTE=Phenomic]So basically if I have a 480i HDTV this isn't a problem?[/QUOTE]
The problem is with old-school tube TVs (480i NTSC). If you have an HDTV and a component cable, you are good to go. If you only have a composite cable (the one which comes standard with the Wii), then you may have to buy a component cable (and switch the Wii from 480i to 480p in the settings menu).

[QUOTE=FreeMufasa]That video is banned here. I'd get rid of it. And yes, I agree about the voice.[/QUOTE]

Why is it banned?

[QUOTE=Brannon]Why is it banned?[/QUOTE]

I assume it's the part when he lists the sales charts. He got them from what I think was the banned website.

I could be wrong though, but that would be my guess.

[QUOTE=Brannon]Why is it banned?[/QUOTE]

Im kinda curious as well...Never seen it before now and thought it was great...(though I kept thinking the voice is identical to Mr.Smith from matrix)

[QUOTE=Brannon]Why is it banned?[/QUOTE]

I believe it's because it uses a certain website's numbers. However, as the video was removed the last time before I got to see it, I'm not certain if it's the same video. =P

[QUOTE=Brannon]Why is it banned?[/QUOTE]
Because he wraps up the video with bogus sales data from a banned web site. If it hadn't been for that, this would have been Video of the Year. I think he should release an edited version.

Without getting too in depth it is possible to get pal/ntsc games to boot with the Configurable USB Loader. But this wold require a HDD or a big usbstick. This should allow them to work over composite.

[quote=forum]
answers
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Ah I see, thanks.

[QUOTE=blizzardjesus]Without getting too in depth it is possible to get pal/ntsc games to boot with the Configurable USB Loader. But this wold require a HDD or a big usbstick. This should allow them to work over composite.[/QUOTE]

Tried [url=http://neogaf.net/forum/showpost.php?p=29579673&postcount=9374]what Clipper suggested[/url] in the Wii HomeBrew thread, and it didn't work. However, I was loading from the disk and not from an .iso. That probably wouldn't make a difference, though, I think. It seemed like the Gecko options + video patch, country patch to me. *shrugs*

I'm not sure if I should order it from Game/Amazon.de or get it on my country.
I want the special edition (and as soon as possible) but I have no idea if they'll have the A1 posters here or not.