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[Golgo 13]

So this comes out to be around $70 US. Not bad for 2 week+ early access.

Someone said no online though? So meaning you won't see any tips laying around or be able to leave them then, I guess? That's kind of a shame.

 

[GReeeeN]

my paypal says "pre approved payment"

is this normal?

 

[GavinGT]

my paypal says "pre approved payment"

is this normal?

That's what mine says too.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

So this comes out to be around $70 US. Not bad for 2 week+ early access.

Someone said no online though? So meaning you won't see any tips laying around or be able to leave them then, I guess? That's kind of a shame.

Eh they'll have to release an update soon if its out in Japan they gon have to

 

[GoodCoffeeJoey]

Got it, thanks. I should probably just started Bloodbourne instead but whatever.

 

[Golgo 13]

So for the people that are actually playing with English dialogue and voice on X1, how is the game so far?

 

[GavinGT]

So for the people that are actually playing with English dialogue and voice on X1, how is the game so far?

It's more Dark Souls, mostly. There are some smart additions, and some nagging issues that they didn't bother fixing. I'm immediately struck by how much the world looks like Bloodborne, but with less gothic architecture. Also it's been really easy so far (5 hours in).

 

[Wagram]

It's more Dark Souls, mostly. There are some smart additions, and some nagging issues that they didn't bother fixing. I'm immediately struck by how much the world looks like Bloodborne, but with less gothic architecture. Also it's been really easy so far (5 hours in).

Out of curiosity what method of play are you using? Melee, Sorcery, or mix?

 

[Golgo 13]

It's more Dark Souls, mostly. There are some smart additions, and some nagging issues that they didn't bother fixing. I'm immediately struck by how much the world looks like Bloodborne, but with less gothic architecture. Also it's been really easy so far (5 hours in).

"More Dark Souls" = Amazing?

 

[GavinGT]

Out of curiosity what method of play are you using? Melee, Sorcery, or mix?

Melee.

"More Dark Souls" = Amazing?

I like it, but I'm not blown away.

 

[G_Berry]

Can confirm this is working still. Downloading now!

 

[Danielsan]

I really wish Bandai Namco just decided to put this out digitally WW today. Sadly I have no Xbox One, otherwise I probably would have double dipped. I have a long weekend off and would love to play this.

 

[Papercuts]

Actually did this and beat the first boss so far. First time I've ever gotten a game 'early' which feels pretty cool. The whole discovery aspect of these games is always one of my favorite parts but the splintered release messed with that. The OT here is going to be pretty weird this go around.

 

[Les]

Been having a lot of fun playing this game. Do we have any idea when the online functionality will be turned on?

 

[Golgo 13]

So people are still having problems getting this game, with PayPal? Is there a fool-proof method to get it quick? Seriously considering this since the kids will be out of town for the next 5 days, which happens NEVER.

 

[Shin-chan]

Melee.



I like it, but I'm not blown away.

This is the same impression I got from the network test. More of the same, which isn't a bad thing but doesn't leave me full of excitement like previous entries and Bloodborne did.

Three weeks here I come.

 

[GavinGT]

So people are still having problems getting this game, with PayPal? Is there a fool-proof method to get it quick? Seriously considering this since the kids will be out of town for the next 5 days, which happens NEVER.

I selected a credit card rather than my bank account, and it worked fine.

 

[Hazaku]

So people are still having problems getting this game, with PayPal? Is there a fool-proof method to get it quick? Seriously considering this since the kids will be out of town for the next 5 days, which happens NEVER.

Amazon JP still have online codes for Xbox credit - http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00JTSVA12/

All you'll need is a Japanese address for both your gamertag's Japanese settings and for the Amazon code orders (since legally they're only allowed to sell them to people 'living' in Japan).

 

[SatansReverence]

Welp, after several hours and constant bullshit needs to reset security and passwords just so I could log into the jp website and buy the game, it's finally in the queue.

Since I never changed my xbox region, will it just download in english or do I need to stop/start it regardless?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Welp, after several hours and constant bullshit needs to reset security and passwords just so I could log into the jp website and buy the game, it's finally in the queue.

Since I never changed my xbox region, will it just download in english or do I need to stop/start it regardless?

nope just let it DL at 20% it becomes ready to start

 

[Kamina777]

It's more Dark Souls, mostly. There are some smart additions, and some nagging issues that they didn't bother fixing. I'm immediately struck by how much the world looks like Bloodborne, but with less gothic architecture. Also it's been really easy so far (5 hours in).

Then you just finished the tutorial, the true game begins.

 

[Mik3F]

Well I never got my first set of codes so I cancelled the paypal payment and did it again

This time I signed into my MS account, selected paypal and added the address

Codes delivered instantly. game was already downloaded on my account so I added the points to my lads account and bought it that way.

Turned on my xbox and instantly unlocked and can play now in English

 

[SatansReverence]

nope just let it DL at 20% it becomes ready to start

Did it anyway just to be sure, no point worrying about 2% progress haha.

 

[Bots are better than you]

*I will stay strong and wait for my PS4 CE* *I will stay strong and wait for my PS4 CE* *I will stay strong and wait for my PS4 CE*
*I will stay strong and wait for my PS4 CE* *I will stay strong and wait for my PS4 CE* *I will stay strong and wait for my PS4 CE*

It's hard staying strong, especially with a self-imposed fasting of not playing anything SoulsBorne-like since finishing the Old Hunters DLC.
And the fact, that i could be playing Dark Souls 3, even in german, right now, instead of having to wait for another 20 days, isn't helpful!

 

[G_Berry]

Game runs better than I thought it would. Doesn't give me a headache like bloodborne did. If you're worried about it being shit in Xbox, don't, it's great, not perfect but still great.

 

[Shotgun Kiss]

I'd like to thank everybody who helped out when I was going through the process. I see that somebody has posted a full visual guide; my hat goes off to you. That will help a lot of people, and it should be added to the OP (along with a valid Japanese address to use).

I'm psyched that I have it, and started it up just to see if it ran OK, but I'm probably going to wait a week before playing it. My girlfriend goes away for a week next Thursday, so I may wait until then, as I'm going to book a week off work so I can have a full uninterrupted week of gaming time. Being able to play DS3 with zero distractions would be sweet, and who knows; maybe the patch that enables online play will be released in the meantime (though I doubt it).

I'm currently in the middle of a second playthrough of Bloodborne, and I'm not sure whether I should finish it or stop and play something else for the next week to avoid any possible burnout.

 

[jtrov]

Couldn't resist and bought it on the JPN PSN store once I got home last night. Fuck me...

Anyway, other than the character creation, the text barrier hasn't been to bad. Had one instance last night where I couldn't progress, but figured out it was due to the game not being fully installed.

Really enjoying the hell out of it and I can't wait to play more tonight. Also, Bloodborne must've prepared me to be more of a risk taker with it's lack of shields as I'm playing this game a lot more differently than I played the previous two. Hated that I relied so much on shields, so I'm enjoying the fact that has changed due to my recent playtime with Bloodborne.

 

[nadozza]

Quick question -- I've now purchased a copy from the Japanese store, but there's no way to start the download of the English version remotely, correct?

With the weather being as it is here in Toronto this going to be a looong 9 hours before I'm home...

 

[Bacon_Boss]

I used the second option outlined in the kotaku article and it works just fine. Feels like the best option since you only really need to play around with the region of the Microsoft store

 

[VexationStation]

Still never got my original set of codes, and the MS store japan still claims my original order doesn't exist.

Cancelled the billing agreement (so they can't charge me in theory), and did the method of adding the payment to my account, picking card instead of bank, got the codes instantly, redeemed, bought on website, downloading now.

Edit: Thought my bank declined the paypal payment after I got everything, so I get to sort that out and hope nothing gets frozen.

 

[Grady]

I really wish Bandai Namco just decided to put this out digitally WW today. Sadly I have no Xbox One, otherwise I probably would have double dipped. I have a long weekend off and would love to play this.

I don't think they can from a legal/ethical standpoint, especially if they haven't shipped to retailers yet. They have inventory allocated to those stores based on pre orders. Releasing digitally would completely screw over every major gaming retailer with cancelled pre orders and over stock. Would be way to much hassle for Bandai to pull those shipments, or cancel those shipments.

 

[E92 M3]

Quick question -- I've now purchased a copy from the Japanese store, but there's no way to start the download of the English version remotely, correct?

With the weather being as it is here in Toronto this going to be a looong 9 hours before I'm home...

Your Xbox should automatically start the download if you have that setting enabled. My X1 never changed regions and just downloaded the game when I purchased it from the Japanese site.

 

[diablo900t]

Safe to go online? Had my console in Offline Mode since I downloaded the game yesterday.

 

[nadozza]

Your Xbox should automatically start the download if you have that setting enabled. My X1 never changed regions and just downloaded the game when I purchased it from the Japanese site.

Oh fantastic! Thanks very much

 

[neoism]

waiting for ps4 version.......

😞

 

[ironcreed]

LOL, they should just release this. Too bad that will not happen.

 

[phant0m]

Safe to go online? Had my console in Offline Mode since I downloaded the game yesterday.

I just went online, popped the first 3 cheevos. Still works. Went back to offline just to be safe, since servers aren't up in NA anyway.

LOL, they should just release this. Too bad that will not happen.

Why get $59.99 when you're getting people to pay ~$70?

 

[E92 M3]

Safe to go online? Had my console in Offline Mode since I downloaded the game yesterday.

Absolutely, there is nothing wrong with this method. People been using it to get other games as well in the past.

Oh fantastic! Thanks very much

No problemo

 

[purg3]

Might be a dumb question, but just to verify before I try this. When selecting the pay pal method to purchase the point cards, can use my US credit card through paypal or do I need to transfer funds to my paypal account first for this to work?

 

[nadozza]

Might be a dumb question, but just to verify before I try this. When selecting the pay pal method to purchase the point cards, can use my US credit card through paypal or do I need to transfer funds to my paypal account first for this to work?

Your US credit card will work -- Microsoft can't see what you paid with, just that it got money from a PayPal account. It might take a while to process (took just over an hour for mine) but you'll get an email with the codes once it clears

 

[diablo900t]

Might be a dumb question, but just to verify before I try this. When selecting the pay pal method to purchase the point cards, can use my US credit card through paypal or do I need to transfer funds to my paypal account first for this to work?

I used my US credit card to pay through PayPal on the Japan MS Store, didn't have any issue.

 

[Daximuss]

Follow this:

You can ignore the last symbol on the dropdown apparently. It worked for me without it.

When I select the drop down menu, I'm not seeing those three symbols to choose. Any idea why?

This I mean

Originally Posted by TheChewyWaffles
So what prefecture do I use for the US embassy address? Have no idea which symbol to choose. Does it matter?
Follow this:
Originally Posted by Static Veins
This is the address I, and a few others here, used. Each new line is a new entry box, just follow it down:

107-8420

&#31179;&#30000;&#30476; (this is the drop down menu) <these symbols I mean>

Akasaka

1-10-5

&#26085;&#26412;

 

[SRTtoZ]

FFS just release the game everywhere. It's clearly finished :/

 

[E92 M3]

Might be a dumb question, but just to verify before I try this. When selecting the pay pal method to purchase the point cards, can use my US credit card through paypal or do I need to transfer funds to my paypal account first for this to work?

I had funds on PP and it was instant

 

[MistressMoitie]

This may be a stupid question, but why is there an English option on the JP version for Xbox One and not for the PS4?

 

[Mik3F]

This may be a stupid question, but why is there an English option on the JP version for Xbox One and not for the PS4?

There isn't

When you buy the JPN version, it downloads your local store version. So the language will be whatever your home store language is (english, german, french etc)

 

[Backfoggen]

This may be a stupid question, but why is there an English option on the JP version for Xbox One and not for the PS4?

There is no English option on the JP version. The English version (or better ALL versions) unlocked early.

 

[MistressMoitie]

There isn't

When you buy the JPN version, it downloads your local store version. So the language will be whatever your home store language is (english, german, french etc)

But this is only the case with the Xbox One version?

 

[fluffydelusions]

Pretty salty myself. Wish I was either an xb1 owner or popular twitch streamer so I could play the game.

 

[Item_Screen]

Gah, this is so dumb. I have had the CE preordered on PSN since it went up, and I'm not double dipping.