You may have heard that we in America were going to have to wait a bit longer for the Resident Evil 5 demo than those in Japan, where it arrived this morning. But that's the thing about us Americans: We're unwilling to wait for anything we want, and we're exceedingly crafty. Those are actually two things, but you get the idea.
Our friends at Planet Xbox 360 have laid out all the steps you'll need to play the demo today, but be aware that it may not be for everybody, as this is a pretty elaborate process. See, that's the thing about us Americans: We can also be kind of lazy.
[Thanks, Matt M.]
Reader Comments (89)
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 11:30AM cloroxbb said
I did it also, couldnt help it. Now I get to play the demo before everyone else that didnt do it... haha
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 12:00PM GoonieGooGoo said
Well downloaded the demo...but it keeps crashing my system.....
Maybe the demo isn't ready for primetime..??
Maybe the demo isn't ready for primetime..??
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 12:20PM (Unverified) said
I wonder if you they'll give you the option to move and shoot in the full game. That'll be nice.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 12:24PM Valkyrie83 said
This demo is awesome, if anyone needs help getting it downloaded just let me know and I'll try to figure something out!
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 12:32PM SicTransit2 said
thank you so much! anyway, i got to the part where i have to take my hotmail account and login using the hm address on my Xbox, only when i get to this step, the xbox doesnt give me an option to do so! how do i go about doing this?
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:31PM (Unverified) said
i Get to the download screen and now it says im not on the region to download it. i followed the directions as instructed if u know what the problem is i would greatly appreciate it.
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 12:30PM SicTransit2 said
i got to the part where i have to take my hotmail account and login using the hm address on my Xbox, only when i get to this step, the xbox doesnt give me an option to do so! how do i go about doing this?
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 6:00PM (Unverified) said
same as luis folowed steps said i werent in rite region help
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:48PM T Newton said
after dying several times on the first section, i finally figured out what to do.. i have to say, i'm pretty excited about the game.
and in some ways, it is a bit more forgiving than RE4 (where headshots are concerned). in RE4, the headshot/roundhouse combo was pretty much the only way to go, but in RE5 it only takes a couple extra bullets to take down a "zombie." headshots are still more efficient, but they're not the only option.
and in some ways, it is a bit more forgiving than RE4 (where headshots are concerned). in RE4, the headshot/roundhouse combo was pretty much the only way to go, but in RE5 it only takes a couple extra bullets to take down a "zombie." headshots are still more efficient, but they're not the only option.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:19PM Emil K said
God, I'm such a nerd. I did this, and it's worth it! I had a 1 month Xbox Live card laying around so I said, what the heck. It's weird to play the game on a 360 remote at first! The Public Assembly level is REALLY hard. I can't kill that executioner before he kills me!
If you're a die hard RE fan, do this! It's easier than it sounds. At one point it asked me for my Japanese house address, so I just typed in something like "Mushroom Kingdom" and it accepted it. I guess they only really need the postal code and prefecture.
If you're a die hard RE fan, do this! It's easier than it sounds. At one point it asked me for my Japanese house address, so I just typed in something like "Mushroom Kingdom" and it accepted it. I guess they only really need the postal code and prefecture.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:21PM Cheetoblue said
AAAaghgghgghhh!!!!
i just tried downloading it using all the instructions they gave me...
it says "This item isn't available from your current location."
i made everything exactly the way they told me to...
anyone else have this problem?
i just tried downloading it using all the instructions they gave me...
it says "This item isn't available from your current location."
i made everything exactly the way they told me to...
anyone else have this problem?
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:24PM SAKY said
In case anyone was wondering, here is a detailed post about the control options AND screen shots of the control option menus.
http://www.alt-controls.com/resident-evil-5-demo-is-up-on-xbl/
http://www.alt-controls.com/resident-evil-5-demo-is-up-on-xbl/
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:25PM jynxycat said
Apparently it just got closed to ACTUAL Japanese consoles.
Damnation.
Damnation.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 2:35PM Megadanxzero said
Yeah, just tried it, doesn't work. It says this item isn't available from your current location...
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:27PM (Unverified) said
You CAN quickturn in place. Press Down + A. And no, you couldn't walk/run and gun in RE4, and you can't roll out of the way. Its NOT gears of war, people. Its a different game!
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:29PM Lord HowitHurtz said
i just tried it and when i get to the confirm download i get a message that tells me "This item isn't available at your location" i think they might have discovered non japanese downloading it and put a stop to it.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:32PM Cheetoblue said
me too... Damn! if only i was half an hour quicker to hop on joystiq...
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 1:39PM julian412 said
It downloads until 98% and then it says "Can't Download". Has anybody else had this happen to them? HELP!
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 2:15PM (Unverified) said
Yea same here, it really sucks. Its quite annoying.
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 3:08PM (Unverified) said
Remember a while back they put the Guitar Hero demo online so you could burn onto a CDR Disc. Can't they do the same with the RE5 demo?
Also, I'm passed the 4th trial account. What if i delete some accounts so I have only two left and then create a third one. Will that work?
Also, I'm passed the 4th trial account. What if i delete some accounts so I have only two left and then create a third one. Will that work?
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 3:12PM Jawmuncher said
Well this is gay, I used 2 gold 48 hour codes on my account and sign out and signed back in and never got my account upgraded to gold!
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 4:50PM (Unverified) said
48 hour "gold" codes ONLY let you play online, NO other gold priveleges. should say right on the card.
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Posted: Dec 5th 2008 3:31PM (Unverified) said
Yea I tried this and it wouldn't let me download it either, probably should just remove this posting.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 3:52PM jynxycat said
Fairly certain you can download the demo from wherever, put it on a cd-r/dvd-r, and run it off the xbox from the demo section.
I did this, but I have a modded drive. Not sure if that's required or not to read this as a mixed media disc in a regular 360.
That being said, I'm sorta of tired of the slow limbering enemies with powerful melee weapons that take 100 bullets to kill whom chase you through the level. It was neat in 4, but they used it sparingly. Now it seems there are at LEAST two different types, and both aren't really that fun to fight.
I did this, but I have a modded drive. Not sure if that's required or not to read this as a mixed media disc in a regular 360.
That being said, I'm sorta of tired of the slow limbering enemies with powerful melee weapons that take 100 bullets to kill whom chase you through the level. It was neat in 4, but they used it sparingly. Now it seems there are at LEAST two different types, and both aren't really that fun to fight.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 4:39PM Jawmuncher said
There's a RAR floating on Neo Gaf of the demo.
Just do what jynxycat said and burn to disc
Just do what jynxycat said and burn to disc
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 4:55PM (Unverified) said
I did everything that was said yet when i click to download it it says "this item is not available from your current location".....What did i do wrong
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 5:03PM Ovy said
download links are starting to populate the web...just burn it to a CD and your xbox won't know the difference. no modded xboxes, alternate accounts, etc. No fuss, no muss.
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 5:19PM Paulmichael said
This didn't work for me. I'm logged into my freshly-created Japanese account, and I found the demo, but when I go to download it I get a "This item isn't available from your current location" error...
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 8:55PM dr steve brule said
dudes! i dont know if im the only one who didnt know this but its going to have offline splitscreen co-op (i knew about the online co-op) this is fucking great!
Posted: Dec 5th 2008 10:29PM (Unverified) said
It looks like Capcom has region-locked the demo after finding out about this.
http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-241375.aspx
http://www.n4g.com/xbox360/News-241375.aspx
Posted: Dec 10th 2008 10:14AM (Unverified) said
I MADE JAPAN GOLD ACCOUNT DOWNLOADED AND IT SAYS REGION CODE IS NOT WORKING IS THERE ANY WAY ROUND THIS? ANY1 HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Dec 31st 2008 11:13PM (Unverified) said
I highly doubt xbox would ban PAYING xbox live members for getting their hands on a demo..these folks know,as soon as something hits the net,people will find a way to get a hold of it..it is just a demo,now if someone landed an actual copy(which may be impossible at this point) , I would think there would be some kind of punishment...




