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[Lyte Edge]

From the Magic Box:

"Sega announced that the Japanese Xbox version of OutRun 2 will feature additional race courses and vehicles not found in the US version, as a result the Japanese version has been pushed back to a January 27, 2005 release."

I wonder if these are the Outrun 2 SP courses and cars?

It's not fair. I wonder if this game will be W-Code though? I'm going to have to import it regardless now.

 

[xexex]

HOT!


I hope these new tracks are from OutRun2 SP Special Tours!

 

[Solid]

Why even bother, Sega?

 

[Blimblim]

Looks like my japanese Xbox will get one unexpected game. The poor thing did not get much to do since I bought it...

 

[Wario64]

Sega fans am crying

All 5 of them

 

[drohne]

omgwtf

if it's the sp content, i guess i'll have to import. i hope it's region free.

 

[xexex]

I for one, would gladly purchase an expansion disc for OutRun2 for $19.99, $29.99 or even 39.99 if it included all the SP / Special Tours content.


Sega is bothering, cause they love all 5 of us :lol

 

[Beezy]

USA Sega fans owned...

 

[BeOnEdge]

i'd easily buy a jp xbox and the game if its not coming here and it includes sp. $200 for more arcade perfect outrun is hardly a bad deal.

 

[Lyte Edge]

Region-free or not, I'm getting it. This is why I love having a modded Xbox. This will be the third Xbox import game I buy (DOA3 and SF Anniversary Collection were the other two)

I still wish Sega would release this as downloadable content, but we know that's not going to happen. :\

 

[cvxfreak]

I still wish Sega would release this as downloadable content, but we know that's not going to happen. :\

Actually, the chances are pretty good.

 

[Deku Tree]

Does Outrun 2 support DL content? It would be cool if they released those tracks elsewhere through LIVE.

 

[xexex]

I too will buy this no matter what. I dont care if i have to get another Xbox for it. i will have it..

 

[Lyte Edge]

More confirmation from an article cited by someone at Gamefaqs:

"An inside source to Sega, Japan has reveiled to us that their upcoming racer, titled Outrun 2, will include over a dozen tracks and two additional cars exclusively from the yet to be released arcade racer Outrun 2 SP: Special Tours edition. In all, there will be 14 selectable cars and 32 tracks to race them on when you count in two circuits from previous Sega classics. There is also mention about adding in a few extra missions to the grueling challenge mode and tweaking some of the car physics to make the game feel more "arcade like". The decision to include this content was made partially due to the lack of support the game is receiving in both North America and in Europe. "After long talks with Sumo Digital, we felt it was necessary to add a little more into the historic Outrun franchise to appeal to a wider range of the gaming audience. Outrun 2 offers unparalleled arcade racing action, beautiful graphics, and a style that will keep bringing you back for more." When asked if this new content would be available for gamers in other regions who already purchased Outrun 2, he refused to elaborate, but did mention that it was "not likely at this time." Outrun 2 is scheduled for release in Japan in early 2005."

Actually, the chances are pretty good.

Outrun 2 bombed over here IIRC, plus the game doesn't have a downloadable content option.

 

[cvxfreak]

Outrun 2 bombed over here IIRC, plus the game doesn't have a downloadable content option.

Ah, I stand corrected then. Bummer.

 

[Deku Tree]

Well they're right. I didn't buy it for $40 because I felt like it was a little light on the content side and not worth a full price purchase. I'm definately picking it up later.

 

[ferricide]

hrmmm. i didn't buy the US version yet. i guess i should hold off? =\

 

[Wario64]

So anyone want to buy my Outrun 2 copy? 20 bux

 

[Lyte Edge]

I'm going to keep the original right up until the import is released; the game's too good to be without.

Well they're right. I didn't buy it for $40 because I felt like it was a little light on the content side and not worth a full price purchase. I'm definately picking it up later.

Er...the game is far from being light on content, but at this point there's no reason to get the U.S. version if you have a way to play the Japanese version when it's released.

I really hope that Sega and Sumo Digital make this game region free, but I doubt it since Europe and U.S. have different versions of the game now.

 

[The Faceless Master]

i was expecting more anger in this thread... and outrage...

i was gonna get this game from retail too...

 

[Blimblim]

More confirmation from an article cited by someone at Gamefaqs:

"An inside source to Sega, Japan has reveiled to us that their upcoming racer, titled Outrun 2, will include over a dozen tracks and two additional cars exclusively from the yet to be released arcade racer Outrun 2 SP: Special Tours edition. In all, there will be 14 selectable cars and 32 tracks to race them on when you count in two circuits from previous Sega classics. There is also mention about adding in a few extra missions to the grueling challenge mode and tweaking some of the car physics to make the game feel more "arcade like". The decision to include this content was made partially due to the lack of support the game is receiving in both North America and in Europe. "After long talks with Sumo Digital, we felt it was necessary to add a little more into the historic Outrun franchise to appeal to a wider range of the gaming audience. Outrun 2 offers unparalleled arcade racing action, beautiful graphics, and a style that will keep bringing you back for more." When asked if this new content would be available for gamers in other regions who already purchased Outrun 2, he refused to elaborate, but did mention that it was "not likely at this time." Outrun 2 is scheduled for release in Japan in early 2005."

If true, this is sooo mine

 

[Koshiro]

WHY.

 

[maskrider]

Good news to me, I am glad that I hadn't bought the US (nor PAL) version as I am still waiting for the Japanese version and they delayed and add more content.

Looks like I don't have to buy too many games per month for Nov, Dec and Jan.