So, what about those 100 levels on the Japanese Echochrome UMD? For now, it looks like they'll only be obtainable if you import the game. Echochrome is out in North America this May.
So, what about those 100 levels on the Japanese Echochrome UMD? For now, it looks like they'll only be obtainable if you import the game. Echochrome is out in North America this May.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 3:57PM (Unverified) said
once again the non-japs get shafted. nice one sony!
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 6:13PM (Unverified) said
Considering they apparently paid $40 for the game and we'll pay $10, I really don't mind much.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 6:58PM (Unverified) said
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you weren't being racist. But just so you know, its not the best first comment ever to make. Let me help you out:
grex9101: I'm so frustrated about everyone outside of Japan not getting all the extras that the Japanese are afforded!!
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grex9101: I'm so frustrated about everyone outside of Japan not getting all the extras that the Japanese are afforded!!
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 7:28PM SheppyReturns said
I'm with bluebrake here.... how can this possibly be a bad thing? Japan paid $40 for 52 levels, US will pay $10 for 52 levels. They got the UMD, we save $30.... sounds like a more than fair trade off.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:02PM (Unverified) said
Sweet! I will have to make a special trip to my buddies house PSP in hand and pick this up.
Sadly, I haven't made the leap yet in purchasing a PSTres for myself. I'm holding out for the MGS4 bundle. I can't wait for that to come out.
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Sadly, I haven't made the leap yet in purchasing a PSTres for myself. I'm holding out for the MGS4 bundle. I can't wait for that to come out.
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:05PM (Unverified) said
You need to work on your long exposure technique.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 10:09PM SheppyReturns said
Wouldn't that be Kojima, Konami, and Kojima Productions BS as well? Keep the hope alive, brother!
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:19PM (Unverified) said
PlayAsia has two versions, do I get the one for "Japan" or for "Asia" to get the English voiceovers? Thanks.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 7:31PM SheppyReturns said
Japan's version is packaged up just for Japan. Asia version is usually the same as Japan but since it's for distribution outside of Japan, it often comes with a card or a manual translation in 2-3 different languages, English included.
Hope that clears it up.
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Hope that clears it up.
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 5:19PM SoCoolCurt said
yea cause read only memory sticks suck right?
/sarcasm
seriously though, you couldnt just delete something?
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/sarcasm
seriously though, you couldnt just delete something?
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:24PM superbagman said
If it's going to be download only, why the hell would they make two separate versions for PS3 and PSP...
I mean, you can presumably play the PS3 version through the PSP with the wireless connection, so why wouldn't Sony just make one version that could be used on either platform?
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I mean, you can presumably play the PS3 version through the PSP with the wireless connection, so why wouldn't Sony just make one version that could be used on either platform?
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:32PM (Unverified) said
because you cant always be near your PS3 or a wifi spot, dumbass.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 5:21PM SoCoolCurt said
or maybe they split up the 100 levels featured on the JP PSP UMD version to make 2 games with around 50 levels for PSP and PS3 in NA?
(this is all said without knowing if there is a PS3 version in Japan or not)
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(this is all said without knowing if there is a PS3 version in Japan or not)
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 6:32PM superbagman said
Curmeo, why don't you think about what I said before you call me a dumbass.
If you have to use a PS3 to download the PSP version anyways, Sony could just as easily make one version of Echochrome that works on EITHER PLATFORM. If you want it on your PSP, move the file to your PSP. And if you want to play it on the PS3 move the file back.
Your argument that someone isn't always around a wifi spot or their PS3 is broken because if you want to play EITHER version you need access to your PS3 OR wifi.
Christ, read before you troll...
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If you have to use a PS3 to download the PSP version anyways, Sony could just as easily make one version of Echochrome that works on EITHER PLATFORM. If you want it on your PSP, move the file to your PSP. And if you want to play it on the PS3 move the file back.
Your argument that someone isn't always around a wifi spot or their PS3 is broken because if you want to play EITHER version you need access to your PS3 OR wifi.
Christ, read before you troll...
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:58PM (Unverified) said
Everytime I think about Endochrome I think of the M.C. Escher jokes on Family guy.. LOL, that show is all that keeps me watching TV.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 5:02PM Pojomofo said
So there is one DL version for PS3 and one tottally seperate download for PSP??? why does this make sense??
I think it would be great to have one version that works with both, I guess I want to see the difference between the 2. It does blow that a bunch of puzzles are missing.
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I think it would be great to have one version that works with both, I guess I want to see the difference between the 2. It does blow that a bunch of puzzles are missing.
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 5:26PM SoCoolCurt said
yea it is kinda ridiculous but at least both versions will be about $10 which will equal $20 total for about 100 levels (granted you own both a PSP and PS3). the Japanese version on Play-Asia.com is like $40 for 100 levels (dont know the actual retail price for it in JP) so it seems like an ok deal in some aspects at least (again, provided you have both a PSP and PS3).
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 7:02PM (Unverified) said
You haven't needed a PS3 to download games to the PSP for months now.
Besides, the PSP version is designed for tiny screens. The PS3 version is designed for HD screens, and allows much larger gameplay levels.
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Besides, the PSP version is designed for tiny screens. The PS3 version is designed for HD screens, and allows much larger gameplay levels.
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 7:30PM SheppyReturns said
Japan's version is packaged up just for Japan. Asia version is usually the same as Japan but since it's for distribution outside of Japan, it often comes with a card or a manual translation in 2-3 different languages, English included.
Hope that clears it up.
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Hope that clears it up.
Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 10:48PM (Unverified) said
This is fucking bullshit.
Until Sony gets its head out of its ass and realises some people want a *physical* product, they will continue to deprive themeselves of sales.
I hope Echochrome bombs - just to teach them a lesson.
FUCK DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION.
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Until Sony gets its head out of its ass and realises some people want a *physical* product, they will continue to deprive themeselves of sales.
I hope Echochrome bombs - just to teach them a lesson.
FUCK DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION.
Posted: Apr 4th 2008 12:59AM SomeDudeFromOz said
I think this download-only approach is a bad idea, from a business perspective anyway.
This is quite a unique puzzle title, with some great potential. I can't help but think that if this was a Nintendo release, they'd release it on a DS cart and charge the regular price for it... they'd probably do some fancy marketing to get it in the faces of the non-gamers out there and make a killing.
For the gamer who has meddled with download-only titles, this will work out well, but I do think they're missing out on a greater opportunity and ignoring the market trends.
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This is quite a unique puzzle title, with some great potential. I can't help but think that if this was a Nintendo release, they'd release it on a DS cart and charge the regular price for it... they'd probably do some fancy marketing to get it in the faces of the non-gamers out there and make a killing.
For the gamer who has meddled with download-only titles, this will work out well, but I do think they're missing out on a greater opportunity and ignoring the market trends.
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