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[Novum_Veritas]

So once the game is released in the US, what would be the difference between the version I buy today via the Japanese store, and the version I could buy in the US store on April 12?

Any limitations, or will it look and behave like any other Xbox game I've bought digitally?

If there are literally no differences, I'm buying this tonight.

No differences, maybe they will improve the localization a little bit, but that would be it.

 

[danowat]

So once the game is released in the US, what would be the difference between the version I buy today via the Japanese store, and the version I could buy in the US store on April 12?

Any limitations, or will it look and behave like any other Xbox game I've bought digitally?

If there are literally no differences, I'm buying this tonight.

IME, none, pretty sure DLC is universal too (unlike the PS4)

 

[Fleet_of_Foot]

Wow. So it sounds like I really will be playing Dark Souls 3 today. What an unexpected turn of events.

 

[MUnited83]

German version seems to be available as well through this!

 

[Lashley]

IME, none, pretty sure DLC is universal too (unlike the PS4)

It is

 

[petethepanda]

Wait, people have been banned for buying games from foreign storefronts on Xbox before? That seems weird as hell. I can't imagine how many things I've bought on a Japanese PSN account.

 

[danowat]

Wait, people have been banned for buying games from foreign storefronts on Xbox before? That seems weird as hell. I can't imagine how many things I've bought on a Japanese PSN account.

No, they haven't, people have been doing it since day one.

edit : at least on the XBO, there were/are issues with doing it on the X360.

 

[Red Hood]

The lengths people go to so they don't have to wait 3 weeks.

 

[Lashley]

Wait, people have been banned for buying games from foreign storefronts on Xbox before? That seems weird as hell. I can't imagine how many things I've bought on a Japanese PSN account.

I've never heard of anyone being banned, I've done it for ages and know others have too, no bans.

MS even posted a guide about buying from a foreign region.

 

[res1nbawlz]

Can anyone please help me figure this out.. :/

 

[DrROBschiz]

I've never heard of anyone being banned, I've done it for ages and know others have too, no bans.

MS even posted a guide about buying from a foreign region.

Well there it is!

Lucky ducks

 

[E92 M3]

The lengths people go to so they don't have to wait 3 weeks.

It's not even about the wait. The Souls experience is unique and interesting when everyone is going at it together. In 3 weeks chances for spoilers are huge even on this board. People post small details all the time without spoiler tags.

 

[Static Veins]

Welp. Think I'm going for it. I'm on holiday when it drops so won't get to play it until about a week after release anyway. Time to jump in now.

Here's hoping this doesn't bite any of us buying it this way in the ass and Microsoft somehow stop us accessing the game early once they realise.

 

[danowat]

Here's hoping this doesn't bite any of us buying it this way in the ass and Microsoft somehow stop us accessing the game early once they realise.

Stop worrying, people have been doing it for YEARS!

 

[YoRHa No.2 Type B]

So if the text is available in english, german, etc... Why the hell, won't they release it now worldwide?

 

[Okada]

I use foreign stores all the time, the talk of bans is just fear mongering.

Worked a treat, cheers OP.

 

[Defect]

Is there a guide on how to do this?

 

[Kyuur]

Fuck really? Is there any way to do this on PS4 / Steam?

 

[Tak3n]

if the PC english gets leaked tonight on torrents, this is going to be a epic fail on Namco,

 

[danowat]

So if the text is available in english, german, etc... Why the hell, won't they release it now worldwide?

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of global marketing and licensing, it's bizarre.

 

[Dinda]

Thank you Bamco.....

 

[Red Hood]

It's not even about the wait. The Souls experience is unique and interesting when everyone is going at it together. In 3 weeks chances for spoilers are huge even on this board. People post small details all the time without spoiler tags.

And we will go at it together, brother... in three weeks. I mean, I'm sure the Japanese Souls community aren't going to be completely tired and sick of DS3 by then, so we can all join them, and even then I'm also sure the NA and EU community combined is bigger than the Japanese one.

Basically my point is that we don't know any potential risks involved, because I'm not sure if this is even allowed, but even then three weeks are over before we know it.

 

[Static Veins]

Stop worrying, people have been doing it for YEARS!

Well that's all the confirmation I need. Buying.

 

[aravuus]

The lengths people go to so they don't have to wait 3 weeks.

Well, I mean

They aren't even going to great lengths with this lol, seems easy as pie

 

[MUnited83]

The lengths people go to so they don't have to wait 3 weeks.

Do a simple purchase on a store and play the game how it's going to be released in 3 weeks anyway?

 

[Heysoos]

Oh god. Today is my day off, perfect. Going to buy this as soon as I get home from the gym.

 

[Darryl M R]

I hope everyone on X1 can get this and enjoy the game. Ha they should just announce an earlier release date for world wide.

Oh god. Today is my day off, perfect. Going to buy this as soon as I get home from the gym.

You better be doing legs today.

 

[Fujinn]

if the PC english gets leaked tonight on torrents, this is going to be a epic fail on Namco,

I'd be surprised if this game didn't include Denuvo.. so i doubt it

 

[dealer-]

Well, I mean

They aren't even going to great lengths with this lol, seems easy as pie

Indeed, took about 10 seconds for me, just used the US embassy address like someone else said here. No need for alt accounts either.

 

[Chance Hale]

The thirst is real

Lol, never hurts to try and I already fucked up once.

Just not sure why I'm the only one who ran into issues.

 

[Risette]

I have an Xbox One but I'm not keen on buying the game twice since I'd prefer to play it on PS4. What a bunch of crap.

I wish From would self-publish in the US.

 

[MUnited83]

if the PC english gets leaked tonight on torrents, this is going to be a epic fail on Namco,

I'd say that's impossible, since i'm 100% sure they will use Denuvo.

 

[Mifec]

I'd be surprised if this game didn't include Denuvo.. so i doubt it

It does not.

 

[Copper]

How much is this on JP Xbox in US dollars?

 

[E92 M3]

I use foreign stores all the time, the talk of bans is just fear mongering.

Worked a treat, cheers OP.

Since you're the expert (no sarcasm), what's the quickest way to do it?

And we will go at it together, brother... in three weeks. I mean, I'm sure the Japanese Souls community aren't going to be completely tired and sick of DS3 by then, so we can all join them, and even then I'm also sure the NA and EU community combined is bigger than the Japanese one.

Basically my point is that we don't know any potential risks involved, because I'm not sure if this is even allowed, but even then three weeks are over before we know it.

The problem is that it's not only Japanese (I was okay with that). Now it's Xbox and "select streamers" doing it. Spoilers are going to everywhere. I am sure will even make spoilerific thread titles.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Happy Soulsgiving Xboners

Literally get DS1 and 3 today

 

[Rizific]

the fact that i know i can play this RIGHT NOW is the worst. i need to hold off for pc =(

 

[Static Veins]

Annoying the pop-up window when purchasing the game doesn't translate. Inputting a Japanese address is going to be tough this way since my Japanese knowledge is zero.

Halp, pls?

 

[Fleet_of_Foot]

Here's a guide someone put on Reddit for how to do this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkSouls3..._japanese_version_be_released_for_ps4/d0l63ga

Haven't done it myself yet so I can't say this method is actually the best.

 

[Xemu]

So has anyone found a way to get credit on the JP store without already having a Japanese credit card? You can't use PayPal and I can't seem to find a way to buy JP store points with just a code online (ie, not getting a physical card)

 

[Night Angel]

Enjoy it, you guys. I'm a bit jealous, but at least I got it for $30 on PC.

 

[Fleet_of_Foot]

So has anyone found a way to get credit on the JP store without already having a Japanese credit card? You can't use PayPal and I can't seem to find a way to buy JP store points with just a code online (ie, not getting a physical card)

The guide I just linked to explains how to buy codes off Japanese Amazon.

 

[CorySchmitz]

Does this still work or https://twitter.com/konjak/status/712672456046194688

 

[bidguy]

Does this still work or https://twitter.com/konjak/status/712672456046194688

its still up here

http://store.xbox.com/ja-JP/Xbox-On...ル/3e93f844-7853-4a59-8453-a5dca4d22b66

 

[DrROBschiz]

Does this still work or https://twitter.com/konjak/status/712672456046194688

Its referring to the JP PSN version

 

[Okada]

Since you're the expert (no sarcasm), what's the quickest way to do it?

Haha I wouldn't say expert at all but this is how I would do it

Use this to change the region of the Microsoft store - http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/DisplayWorldWidePage/

From here change to Japan and buy 1x 5000 yen and 1x 3000 yen digital credit using PayPal and an address found on google.

Then use this to change the region of the Xbox store - https://live.xbox.com/Shell/ChangeLocale

From here redeem the 2 digital codes you purchased on the microsoft store and then purchase Dark Souls 3.

You're now done and ready to download from your console without switching regions on it at all.

 

[CorySchmitz]

Sweet, thanks!

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

I am seriously considering buying this version instead.

 

[Jito]

Eugh just release it worldwide already bamco!

Can't believe I've still gotta wait 3 more weeks!

 

[george_us]

Super tempted but I prefer the PS4 controller to the XB1 for Souls games. Going to be a long 3 weeks.