I hope by North America they actually mean North America. The Day one edition is what I'm going for but I'm in Canada. I remember with Ni No Kuni "North America" was defined as U.S.A and it took them a while to finally open the gates for Canada. I don't think Mexico was even acknowledged.
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Tales of Xillia Day 1 Edition (NA, EU), Collector's Edition (NA, EU) announced
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US Collector's Edition? No [as of now, anyway].
However, no worries! The cheaper Limited Edition will! I know, it's kind of...backwards...
Let's wait and see, though. I really can't see Namco Bandai doing this, it just wouldn't make sense. I'm hoping that we hear a positive update soon, otherwise, I'll be cancelling my CE and pre-ordering the LE instead.
Don't worry, EBGames.ca already has it listed:
http://www.ebgames.ca/ps3/games/tales-of-xillia/315919
Hours Left
Member
I'm going to hold on to my CE pre-order for now and see how it shakes out, but if they don't add the DLC to the Collector's Edition, I'm going to downgrade to the standard release. This could potentially be a very foolish move on Namco's part, over something that costs zero money to make. Just print some more codes dammit.
RPGCrazied
Member
Someone needs to tweet Rich and ask him. I want to know asap, cause if the CE doesn't have the costumes with it, I will be getting the normal/LE and save $40.
PlanetSmasher
Banned
I've got a question. If Tales of Destiny (and its PS2 remake) is at the top of my ranking for Tales games, will I like Xillia or not? I played Graces all the way through and loved the battle system but hated the characters.
What's the general scoop on Xillia? Should I be excited? Is the music any good?
What's the general scoop on Xillia? Should I be excited? Is the music any good?
dakkumauji
Member
The music is nice and so is the presentation, story and characters.
I got used to the battle system after coming from Graces. It's a nice mix of Graces and Vesperia to put it simply.
PlanetSmasher
Banned
Better or worse overall than Graces, you think?
dakkumauji
Member
It's definitely a weird mix and mash when comparing it with Graces.
It doesn't really come close to Graces's battle system and Xillia does feel less polished in a bunch of parts compared to Graces.
They are both good games and I'm probably more jaded against Xillia right now since New Game+ is all kinds of boring right now.
It's too difficult to just say if it's better or worse overall for me. Whatever one game excelled at, the other one suffered.
IMO
ToG music < ToX music
ToG battles > Tox battles
ToG story < ToX story
ToG characters <= ToX characters
ToG content > ToX content
As for your earlier post, ToD PS2's also my favorite Tales game and I enjoyed Xillia. ToD trumps Xillia in all those categories, but Xillia doesn't do too bad in those departments either. The weakest things about Xillia tbh is a flawed battle system and its content.
RPGCrazied
Member
I will probably wait a week and see if Amazon updates their page, and or we get some clarification that the info was wrong and the CE will get the DLC codes as well.
RPGCrazied
Member
Just get the LE, its only $60. Comes with everything the CE has except the figure and a slightly smaller artbook. Unless you really wanted the figure?
I'd wait on the cancellation.
It's possible the rep from Namco Bandai was misinformed, or even if they weren't, they could still change their mind on the DLC issue. It's not as though the codes are difficult to include.
GreatMightySymp
Member
I just sent him a @reply, but it seems like he hasn't used Twitter since yesterday.
I really wanted the artbook, I could not care less about the figure.
Not including the DLC is really wtf. I hope they clarify it.
So gaffers, should i get the first print and the metroid figure
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00712Y28Q/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Or just keep my collectors edition?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00712Y28Q/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Or just keep my collectors edition?
hikarutilmitt
Member
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...eywords=metroid$pagemax=30$getcnt=0$pagecnt=1
If you can wait till September for the rerelease...
BengaBenga
Member
A little bit off topic, but what is the opinion on the game? I really loved Tales of Symphonia and Vesesperia.
As this is the 5th or so PS3 exclusive I really want I can actually justify buying the system (was hoping PS4 would offer BC, but hey).
As this is the 5th or so PS3 exclusive I really want I can actually justify buying the system (was hoping PS4 would offer BC, but hey).
clay_ghost
Member
Any news of the digital edition yet? My disk drive is dieing so I am planning to buy digital.
It's one of the better entries in the series. Consensus is the gameplay is weaker than Graces, but the presentation/story/soundtrack/characters are better than Graces. In comparison to Vesperia, I found that the random battles were better in Xillia but bosses were better in Vesperia.
Here's a review of the game from a long while back.
http://www.rpgsite.net/reviews/400-...m_campaign=Feed:+RPGSite+(RPG+Site+News+Feed)
RPGCrazied
Member
Has Rich replied yet? 
I also want to know if the music CD is better in the LE than the CE. It says special music selection CD for CE and official music CD for LE. Sounds like to me the LE is getting a better soundtrack also.
I also want to know if the music CD is better in the LE than the CE. It says special music selection CD for CE and official music CD for LE. Sounds like to me the LE is getting a better soundtrack also.As suggested above, you should wait for the re-release. Not worth for that high of price.
Also, is the Limited Edition's artbook/booklet 50 pages too?
RPGCrazied
Member
Too? The CE's artbook is 100 pages, LE is 52 pages.
Oh didn't realize the OP was updated, I meant too as in Day One Edition.
Well, guess I'll just get the Day One Edition or LE depending on what my local retailer stock.
RPGCrazied
Member
As I said before, it wouldn't be such a big deal if at a later time I could buy those costumes with real money. Why would they not sell them at some point? To this day you can't buy the preorder Graces F costumes, that is why I'm kinda upset.
That's why it really irritates me. I know that they won't allow you to buy them since they don't allow you to buy the Xillia or Xillia 2 pre-order DLC off JPSN either.
GreatMightySymp
Member
No tweets since the 29th.
RPGCrazied
Member
Figures, I give them 2 weeks tops to say something before I switch my CE order over to LE. I can live without the figure.
GreatMightySymp
Member
https://twitter.com/TalesofU/status/340347976243367936
Should be interesting to see what comes of this tomorrow.
Should be interesting to see what comes of this tomorrow.
darkmark1987
Member
has there been any clarity on the eu day one editions dlc? i see its not listed on the first page of the thread or on the main website but its listed in their press release
http://www.uk.namcobandaigames.eu/n...d-collector-s-edition-of-tales-of-xillia/3461
In addition to this Collectors Edition, an exclusive Day One Edition of Tales of Xillia will be available to purchase from selected retailers for the price of the standard retail version. This Limited Edition will include an art book and the Original Soundtrack. Fans who pre-order this Day One Edition will receive in addition to all these extra items, exclusive costumes for Jude and Milla and a special PS3 custom theme.
http://www.uk.namcobandaigames.eu/n...d-collector-s-edition-of-tales-of-xillia/3461
In addition to this Collectors Edition, an exclusive Day One Edition of Tales of Xillia will be available to purchase from selected retailers for the price of the standard retail version. This Limited Edition will include an art book and the Original Soundtrack. Fans who pre-order this Day One Edition will receive in addition to all these extra items, exclusive costumes for Jude and Milla and a special PS3 custom theme.
Yesss! And "Original Soundtrack"? Does this mean what I think it does? Probably not
Definitely made me happy that I'm gonna get the Day 1 edition
RPGCrazied
Member
I'm just going to guess cause of the weekend we aren't hearing anything yet. But I don't want to cancel if they somehow come back and say they are adding the dlc to the NA CE. I'll keep my CE order if they do, but if its an exclusive thing to the LE, I really can't see myself keeping the CE order.
Yeah, but we didn't know that it was also in the Day 1 Edition. And I am very happy that it is
Oh, I misread. I shouldn't check my subscriptions right after I wake up. -_-
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Member
ok
i contacted amazon to check on the limited edition upgrade from the regular edition:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B67ZTUW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
they replied:
so until now, amazon has only the regular edition, no news on any upgrades
the CE is finished as we all know
the funny thing, the main picture of the regular version is for the limited edition ..
so the only ways to have LE are:
http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/tales-of-xillia-limited-edition/107704
http://store.namcobandaigames.com/s...81925500/Tales-of-Xillia-Limited-Edition.html
honestly , the CE edition for EU, is the perfect one, it has everything but it's very expensive
i contacted amazon to check on the limited edition upgrade from the regular edition:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B67ZTUW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
they replied:
so until now, amazon has only the regular edition, no news on any upgrades
the CE is finished as we all know
the funny thing, the main picture of the regular version is for the limited edition ..
so the only ways to have LE are:
http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/tales-of-xillia-limited-edition/107704
http://store.namcobandaigames.com/s...81925500/Tales-of-Xillia-Limited-Edition.html
honestly , the CE edition for EU, is the perfect one, it has everything but it's very expensive
Sounds like the Amazon rep is mistaken and confused. They think the Collector's Edition is the Limited Edition, which is a mistake of course. Any first print should be the Limited Edition. I wouldn't worry about it.
Customer Service was probably just confused by the CE listing: the image on the page shows the cover saying "Limited Edition" and this sounds like one of those that encompasses the whole first run much like Atlus's LEs, in other words something you WILL get so long as you pre-ordered or sought out a store carrying out day 1.
EDIT: Beaten, but the fact more than one of us came to that conclusion should say plenty.
EDIT: Beaten, but the fact more than one of us came to that conclusion should say plenty.
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Member
^
that's what i thought so
i tried to explain but skipped it, i think he wont understand what i'm saying :\
that's what i thought so
i tried to explain but skipped it, i think he wont understand what i'm saying :\
I've been out of the loop for a while but does Milla and Jude voices still suck? I was thinking of double dipping to support more titles in the west but damn I was completely turned off of how the two main characters who I'm going to spend the majority of the game with have terrible voices. I usually prefer japanese voices compared to dubs but I do know a good dub when I hear one and this is just terrible.. so, have they gotten any better from those inital trailers I've watched or should I just skip this one out?
We haven't seen much of anything since that first trailer, other than some sub-minute gameplay clips here and there showcasing the other characters.
RPGCrazied
Member
Any news about if the DLC will be included with the NA CE yet?