Both versions will get that, don't worry. EU people got the best pre-order bonus for sure.
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FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 |OT| Change the Future
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Both versions will get that, don't worry. EU people got the best pre-order bonus for sure.
xxczx
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Yup and same on the sister site (Gamestation).
Maybe it's the stop people pre-ordering it? (IIRC, Amazon completely removed the Crystal Edition for a while)
Ah, thanks!
RPGCrazied
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3 more hours til I can play! Anyone with the American version, is the DLC up yet? Mostly Noels Battle outfit, and the Omega fight.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
No. There are two Asian releases, but only one of them has Chinese text in it.
1) English voice, English text. Basically the US version, but packaged for Asia and includes a DLC code for Omega + Serah Costume.
Is the DLC included within the game or do I need an HK PSN account (or can I use my US PSN account)?
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
No. There are two Asian releases, but only one of them has Chinese text in it.
1) English voice, English text. Basically the US version, but packaged for Asia and includes a DLC code for Omega + Serah Costume.
You've been really nice, I got it. Basically my filipino friend didn't get an american version but exactly this one you shown me. And infact he got the coupon DLC with it as well. Now he just needs to create an HK PSN account I presume for downloading that stuff. The only problem will be in future when he'll have to buy DLCs from that HK account with non-chinese creditcards. Do we know if DLCs are region free and perhaps he can keep buying new ones in his other NA account to use with this same version of the game?
Thanks again.
There should be a code slip inside the package. You need a HK PSN account (or one in any of the other supported Asian regions listed on the code slip).
You're welcome.
I don't know if the DLCs are region free, or if the US DLC will work on the Asian versions. Since the game just came out, I don't think we can get any confirmation just yet. It's possible he'll be able to buy US DLC and use it with the Asian English version, but I can't say for sure, sorry.
RPGCrazied
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DLC isn't region free. Sadly.
Apparently not. We haven't even seen a screenshot of that yet, just some art.
Sadly.Apparently not. We haven't even seen a screenshot of that yet, just some art.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
I guess we shall see then, thanks.
Btw, Square Enix just released one more final trailer. It's probably going to be the last one – "Launch Trailer" – so enjoy it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxVTnI3oTyc&feature=g-all-u&context=G2980924FAAAAAAAAAAA
DLC isn't region free.
Bothering... so unless international CCs are accepted in the HK Store, he'll have to rely on PSN Chinese Points Cards from the internet <.<'
Then if someone finds out something about this, share it with us please
DLC isn't region free.
The US DLC won't work with the JP version and vice versa. But we don't know yet if the US DLC will work with the Asian English version and vice versa. They might. Since most of the time Asian Japanese versions support DLC from the JP PSN store. The important part is whether the game has a unique product code in the software.
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I just beat the game in about 23 hours... Dat difficulty ramp up!
That last section is pretty brutal out of nowhere. I know no one has gone that far, but word to the wise guys, don't skip a single battle on the way up.
I really enjoyed this game and the end game content almost seems obscene because there's so much to do.
That last section is pretty brutal out of nowhere. I know no one has gone that far, but word to the wise guys, don't skip a single battle on the way up.
I really enjoyed this game and the end game content almost seems obscene because there's so much to do.
RPGCrazied
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The story sounds so short. Thankfully I will be doing all the side missions I come across to. So hopefully I can double those 20hour times.
Thankfully I will be doing all the side missions I come across to. So hopefully I can double those 20hour times.drhankmccoyphd
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Very tempted on this. I started out so hyped for XIII-2 since I really did enjoy XIII, but the demo and reviews sort of turned me off of a day 1 purchase. The credit and mini guide may tip me over the edge.
edit: does the guide come as a pdf?
edit: does the guide come as a pdf?
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The story sounds so short.
The end game content seems nuts. Even after you're "done" the main story there is plenty of paradoxes to resolve, things to find and missions to undertake. It's jammed... you will be able to put 45-60 hours into this game without blinking.
jimmypython
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DLC isn't region free.
actually Japanese version and Hongkong Japanese version (maybe even Chinese version) share DLCs....
It doesn't work yet. Don't worry. Mine didn't work either. They're probably going to update it tomorrow.
I surely do hope Amazon ships my Collector's Edition soon, but their "Super Saver Shipping" has gone down the shitter for the past few months. I'm expecting it to arrive around the end of next week so as not to get my hopes up.
Glad to hear that the end of the game ramps up the difficulty! I personally felt that FFXIII was quite difficult in parts and enjoyed the challenge!
Glad to hear that the end of the game ramps up the difficulty! I personally felt that FFXIII was quite difficult in parts and enjoyed the challenge!
clay_ghost
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GB Quick Look for those interested.
Why didn't you order with release day delivery?
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Phew. Thought they started region-locking DLC already.
Here's to hoping that the pay DLC will be region-free.
Its out in Singapore? Feb is going to be so expensive for me
It's basically out now in the Pacific Asian territories I believe.
robotzombie
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So is there a way to "screw up" your leveling? I heard something about having to do specific stuff in order to max stats or something like that, is this something I need to worry about or save points for before finding out how to spend them?
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You can't really screw up, but you can make it difficult to max out some roles if you spread yourself thin across too many roles. I spent a lot of CP getting Serah's Ravager and Commando roles up, so when it came to unlocking and leveling up Medic I struggled for a while. She's still not a great Medic... no one was... which was one of my biggest problems.
You can't screw things up, but you can make things more difficult.
Also, only one save file, so yeah... don't F up too badly.
Serah's Summoner Garb
Where do I get this outfit? Default one is so garbage.
Shame on Amazon for not giving collector edition a credit.
The_Inquisitor
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Oh god dammit. The 20 dollar credit has be tempted to buy it again. But I just ordered Skyrim.
jimmypython
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CuthbertAllgoodz
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Just got my PS3 Collector's Edition! Very happy!
Gamestop Canada seems to have a voucher that comes separately from the game. If I would have not asked, I would have not gotten one. Make sure you ask if you don't receive one. Wanted Omega, but we did not have it in Canada and I did not want to pay for delivery from the US. Oh well, costume and Genji Bow is better than nothing! Gonna be on the hunt for Omega code today I guess!
To all of you who bought it today, enjoy!
Gamestop Canada seems to have a voucher that comes separately from the game. If I would have not asked, I would have not gotten one. Make sure you ask if you don't receive one. Wanted Omega, but we did not have it in Canada and I did not want to pay for delivery from the US. Oh well, costume and Genji Bow is better than nothing! Gonna be on the hunt for Omega code today I guess!
To all of you who bought it today, enjoy!
CuthbertAllgoodz
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I confirm it is Gamestop Pre-order.
Very tempted to buy from Amazon and have it shipped out here to me, despite the cost, now that the discount is $20.
As it is, I bought the Scenario Ultimania on the way to work today. Given that this game's story is supposedly nothing to get excited about, I might just flip through the Ultimania and read whatever strikes my fancy without worrying about spoilers. Already I'm liking the big open FF12-like maps.
As it is, I bought the Scenario Ultimania on the way to work today. Given that this game's story is supposedly nothing to get excited about, I might just flip through the Ultimania and read whatever strikes my fancy without worrying about spoilers. Already I'm liking the big open FF12-like maps.
O for fuck sake, maybe it will show up as DLC.
cleveridea
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Do you mean that you have to have your current character active in combat in the corresponding role when you unlock spheres?
Sir Abacus
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No. When you activate a sphere it asks which role you want to level up.
cleveridea
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Oh so does it tell you at that point which role has which bonus? or do I need to print out that list you posted?
ironically being into swtor and early in a ME2 playthrough, excited to get this game but dont know if I will have time to play it
Sir Abacus
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I preordered the guide for FFXIII-2 just for the inevitable upgrade tables.
Edvardelis
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If I had known about the extra $10 off from Amazon I would have switched my CE order. :-/
Sir Abacus
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It doesn't tell you but I wasn't the one to post it originally either.
You move the line to the next sphere and it lets you unlock a role. At the beginning of the game you have a limited number of roles. Once you get to a point in a role's development you can get other upgrades. Extra ATB levels, unlock the other roles.
jimmypython
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I didn't notice any in-game information explaining the system.. Actually I never checked the datalog, maybe it's there...
Gamestop pre-order along with her Genji Bow....EDIT: Beaten hard ;P
Heading out to grab this for the PS3...
jimmypython
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the game unlocks a new role (or other bonus like ATB
+1, accessory+, role skill bonus) only when you finish one entire sphere board (and then it starts a new one).
big spheres only give stats bonus.