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[Grylvak]

Odyssey is now the number 5 on US Best Sellers and number 2 in Japan.

Spoiler

DQX is now #7 in Japan

 

[BSpot]

Yes and if you ask the other way around:
Are downloads from other regions unlockable at japan time by changing the account to JP or using a VPN?
Because they are all the same SKU, like a Steam game.

I offered 2 possibilities. and your answer was Yes. Which were you "yessing" to?

Sorry, it wasn't clear to me.

 

[Hideous Snake]

I bought it from the US eShop but when I tried to download it from the JP eShop I didn't knew how. So I just downloaded it from the US

 

[MyNameIsRamo]

Is there a way to cheat it so we can play it already? It's checking it online

Ikr I need this now lmao

 

[Gabe3208]

Big screen for me. I tend to play 3D games on the big screen and 2d games in handheld.

Big screen during the day, but I'll be playing handheld at night in bed before going to sleep.

 

[Platy]

I bought it from the US eShop but when I tried to download it from the JP eShop I didn't knew how. So I just downloaded it from the US

you had to BUY from a japanese account

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

I offered 2 possibilities. and your answer was Yes. Which were you "yessing" to?

Sorry, it wasn't clear to me.

I was yessing to "that is the question". 😁

Nobody knows until tomorrow, since it's the first Switch preload.

 

[Hideous Snake]

you had to BUY from a japanese account

Shit! My friend told me its okay to buy from any because all accounts are linked...

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

Shit! My friend told me its okay to buy from any because all accounts are linked...

Chill, nobody knows how it will work tomorrow.
Perhaps we can all unlock with accounts set to japan or using VPN.

 

[Hideous Snake]

Chill, nobody knows how it will work tomorrow.
Perhaps we can all unlock with accounts set to japan or using VPN.

I don't think its possible to play on JP release timing on my US account since I downloaded the game from US eShop. I don't want to play the game on my JP account.

 

[BSpot]

So I tried to launch the game and it says "Checking internet to see if this can be played." And then says "It cannot be played yet" And you can choose more info button and then which store you want to log into. I logged into Japan and it just says when it's due out in Japan.

So it remains to be seen whether my American Switch will hew to the Japan release or the US release. Or if it is system-level based or storefront profile-based.

 

[Plumbob]

If I were to design a pre download like this,

I would encrypt key parts of the download using a key that I wouldn't distribute over the network until the day of release.

No idea what Nintendo's approach is though.

 

[Pat]

I'm quite sure it's going to look at the timezone of your Nintendo Account. I suggest keeping your account to Japan region.

Now, even though the launch in Japan is 16 hours earlier than the US, I wonder if a JPN-downloaded Amazon code copy of Mario, fully downloaded, will be playable 16 hours earlier than US,

Super Mario Odyssey doesn't have a global time release.

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

I don't think its possible to play on JP release timing on my US account since I downloaded the game from US eShop. I don't want to play the game on my JP account.

But it shows as purchased in your JP eShop if you change region, it's a universal SKU.
If they don't do additional checks about where the actual payment was made, I think the possibility is pretty high that it will work (at least with a japanese IP over VPN).

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

If I were to design a pre download like this,

I would encrypt key parts of the download using a key that I wouldn't distribute over the network until the day of release.

No idea what Nintendo's approach is though.

Thats how Nintendo does it since 3DS and WiiU.
The download is encrypted and the key (ticket) is distributed on launchday.

Edit: Sorry doublepost.

 

[JonnyKong]

Had a couple hours on this already thanks to Simplygames sending it early.


It


Is

Amazing

 

[Hideous Snake]

But it shows as purchased in your JP eShop if you change region, it's a universal SKU.
If they don't do additional checks about where the actual payment was made, I think the possibility is pretty high that it will work (at least with a japanese IP over VPN).

Let me show you what it shows when I enter JP eShop after buying the game from US

 

[Wamb0wneD]

I'll get it at retail on Friday like the idiot I am. That's what I get for going retailw ith first party Nintendo stuff.

 

[cereal_killerxx]

What kind of controller will you be using with Super Mario Odyssey?

Separated Joy Cons?
Joy Cons with Grip?
Pro Controller?

 

[DigitalScrap]

What kind of controller will you be using with Super Mario Odyssey?

Separated Joy Cons?
Joy Cons with Grip?
Pro Controller?

Joy Cons connected to the Switch mostly. I've been traveling a lot, so 99% of my use is as a portable. I don't like the Switch in tabletop mode (I really wish the kickstand was better and had some adjustability.)

Whenever I get a chance to play it docked, it will be with the Pro controller.

 

[PhilipDoesMatter]

Can you all explain to me why South Africa is not being heavily considered here? It's $10+ cheaper. Is there any shortcome I'm overlooking?

Can someone answer me this please?

 

[Hideous Snake]

What kind of controller will you be using with Super Mario Odyssey?

Separated Joy Cons?
Joy Cons with Grip?
Pro Controller?

Joy Cons attached to the Switch most of the time
Pro controller if I played in docked mode

 

[MyNameIsRamo]

What kind of controller will you be using with Super Mario Odyssey?

Separated Joy Cons?
Joy Cons with Grip?
Pro Controller?

Gonna try separated Joy Cons docked for the first few hours and see how it goes with motion controls

 

[Kamina]

What kind of controller will you be using with Super Mario Odyssey?

Separated Joy Cons?
Joy Cons with Grip?
Pro Controller?

Tried all 3 yesterday, but preferred Attached and Pro Controller.
The game seems to want you to play with detatched joycons though as it often informs you of things you can do with the motion sensors.

 

[Mickdundee96]

I just watched the 5mins or so trailer on the eshop. I'm so hyped, but I'm only 10hrs into Zelda and I know both deserve my undivided attention

 

[feel]

What kind of controller will you be using with Super Mario Odyssey?

Separated Joy Cons?
Joy Cons with Grip?
Pro Controller?

Pro Controller on the TV, but hopefully the controls are simple enough so that I can play comfortably laying in bed in handheld mode sometimes too.

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

Let me show you what it shows when I enter JP eShop after buying the game from US

Pretty sure thats just japanese for bought.
It only proves my point that it's a universal SKU.

 

[cereal_killerxx]

Gonna try separated Joy Cons docked for the first few hours and see how it goes with motion controls

I want to try this but I wonder if my hands will cramp. I got big hands :/

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

I want to try this but I wonder if my hands will cramp. I got big hands :/

I also have big hands and find it pretty comfortable, only the right stick is a bit difficult to reach.

 

[Hideous Snake]

Pretty sure thats just japanese for bought.
It only proves my point that it's a universal SKU.

I know thats why I bought it from the US eShop in the first place but was confused cause I couldn't pre-load from the JP eShop

 

[cereal_killerxx]

I also have big hands and find it pretty comfortable, only the right stick is a bit difficult to reach.

Hmmm. I think I'll give this a try at home with Steamworld Dig 2 and see how it goes.

 

[Hideous Snake]

I want to try this but I wonder if my hands will cramp. I got big hands :/

I can't do separated joy cons because they get lost inside my big hands which makes it tough to control anything

 

[Caramello]

I'm playing with the Pro Controller docked off the bat. I'll switch to split Joy-Con after a few hours to try it out.

 

[MyNameIsRamo]

I want to try this but I wonder if my hands will cramp. I got big hands :/

Same but I've been using split JoyCons on Xenoverse 2 for a while now and you get used to it, especially with the wrist straps

 

[MyNameIsRamo]

Pretty sure thats just japanese for bought.
It only proves my point that it's a universal SKU.

So you think we can play early from our jpn accounts?

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

I know thats why I bought it from the US eShop in the first place but was confused cause I couldn't pre-load from the JP eShop

You can redownload from the JP shop if you want.
But it doesn't really matter I guess, since it's all one universal distribution server.

So you think we can play early from our jpn accounts?

It's pure speculation at this point, but the evidence makes me pretty hopeful.

But I think we will at least need a VPN with japanese IP.

But again, pure speculation.

 

[Silurus]

Pretty sure thats just japanese for bought.
It only proves my point that it's a universal SKU.

They do show bought and universal SKU but if you buy on the US store you cannot download from the JP one.

I learned this previously the hard way.

 

[Battle300]

If I buy a digital code from Amazon UK will I get the code now?

 

[cereal_killerxx]

Last question. Are you planning on using a guide or walkthrough?

 

[chekhonte]

Last question. Are you planning on using a guide or walkthrough?

Not until I can no longer reliably find moons on my own. Like the last 1 percent of the moons presumably

 

[Andyliini]

Last question. Are you planning on using a guide or walkthrough?

No, I want to find the moons without a guide. Hopefully I can actually beat the game before Xenoblade hits in December.

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

They do show bought and universal SKU but if you buy on the US store you cannot download from the JP one.

I learned this previously the hard way.

What game was that?

 

[Exotoro]

got it pre-installed, really excited to play it soon :>

 

[Hideous Snake]

You can redownload from the JP shop if you want.
But it doesn't really matter I guess, since it's all one universal distribution server.

I couldn't download from JP eShop in the first place how will I be able to do it now?

 

[AdanVC]

I watch this thread with frustration because I still cannot afford a Switch with Odyssey right now. It's my most anticipated game since, heck, since I finished Mario 3D World on Wii U 3+years ago. I got so overwhelmed once I finished the game that the first thing I thought was "I'm already looking forward to the next 3D Mario game" yet here I am being poor and sad because I would not be able to play it this friday :'( Being poor sucks you guys... Lol :c I guess I will have to follow Sony's advice from that infamous PS3 reveal: Time to get a second job to afford it.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Separated joycons, Galaxy style

 

[Inspectah_Deck]

I couldn't download from JP eShop in the first place how will I be able to do it now?

You go to your avatar in the top right corner in the eShop and select the lowest option.

I just tested it.
Deleted my EU purchased preload and redownloaded from JP eShop.

 

[cereal_killerxx]

I watch this thread with frustration because I still cannot afford a Switch with Odyssey right now. It's my most anticipated game since, heck, since I finished Mario 3D World on Wii U 3+years ago. I got so overwhelmed once I finished the game that the first thing I thought was "I'm already looking forward to the next 3D Mario game" yet here I am being poor and sad because I would not be able to play it this friday :'( Being poor sucks you guys... Lol :c I guess I will have to follow Sony's advice from that infamous PS3 reveal: Time to get a second job to afford it.

No worries bro! Just be patient until you can afford it. It's not gonna lose it's fun during the wait. Until then, find some other games to occupy your time. I recommend A Hat in Time and Yooka Laylee to scratch that 3D platforming itch until then. Or you could always revisit some of the older Mario games like Sunshine, Galaxy 1&2, etc.

 

[kensey]

If I buy a digital code from Amazon UK will I get the code now?

I checked with customer service today (I’ve ordered the digital one) and.... nope

 

[Hideous Snake]

You go to your avatar in the top right corner in the eShop and select the lowest option.

I just tested it.
Deleted my EU purchased preload and redownloaded from JP eShop.

Dude, I don't know whats going on. I did the last option thing though
Same fucking shit again!