Captain Karnage Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 So I was one of the lucky few who was up at 3 am the other day and randomly went to play asia and saw that they had opened preorders for the FE if special edition and I jumped the gun on it. so I was wondering who else is going to be importing too. and I paid $120, was that a good deal? P.S I don't even know a lick of Japanese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I wanted to import but that's not happening XD $120 seems pricey.. although its worth it for Fire Emblem purposes. Edited June 5, 2015 by antonio616 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Lavellan Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm going to import a 3DS and buy the game digitally. I am learning Japanese, but I'm not that great in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhead Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 If it comes out in the West, why would I? I'll just wait instead of paying a lot of money for a copy I won't even understand, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) do you have a japanese 3ds? If I had one I think i wouldn't be able to control myself and would end up importing it as well... No wait, I'd just buy it digitally <_> Does that mean that you don't have a japanese 3ds? You do know that the 3ds is region locked and you won't be able to play a japanese fire emblem if on a American/European 3DS, right? Edited June 5, 2015 by Nobody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) That's... really not worth it. For $120, I mean. What Soul said is very true. You won't understand what they're saying, and you'll prbably be paying more for it anyway. That and it's coming out in the West anyway. Edited June 5, 2015 by Draco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The only games I import are fighting games since those obviously don't require much need for actually knowing the language once you memorize the menus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) The most economic option is to use a credit card, go to the eShop in a Japanese 3DS and download the game. That way you can cut out a lot of shipping fees. ...But you have already paid for it, so =_= Edited June 5, 2015 by Ryo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espinosa Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Not quite importing it, but I am making arrangements so that I can play it early, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 PlayAsia tends to have pricey shipping and even the item itself. How much was the original item + shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekoKnight Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 $120 for just the game? You got scalped bro. I hope you at least have the right 3DS for it. I have a Japanese 3DS so I might download or buy it. On one hand, my Japanese isn't good enough to understand all the text. On the other hand, it's Fire Emblem. Oh, what to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Karnage Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 PlayAsia tends to have pricey shipping and even the item itself. How much was the original item + shipping? let's just say the shipping wasn't cheap but overall it's no where near as expensive as what the scalpers are selling it for on ebay The most economic option is to use a credit card, go to the eShop in a Japanese 3DS and download the game. That way you can cut out a lot of shipping fees. ...But you have already paid for it, so =_= I prefer physical copies do you have a japanese 3ds? If I had one I think i wouldn't be able to control myself and would end up importing it as well... No wait, I'd just buy it digitally <_> Does that mean that you don't have a japanese 3ds? You do know that the 3ds is region locked and you won't be able to play a japanese fire emblem if on a American/European 3DS, right? I'm getting one in a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Karnage Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 $120 for just the game? You got scalped bro. I hope you at least have the right 3DS for it. I have a Japanese 3DS so I might download or buy it. On one hand, my Japanese isn't good enough to understand all the text. On the other hand, it's Fire Emblem. Oh, what to do... have you looked on ebay pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 let's just say the shipping wasn't cheap but overall it's no where near as expensive as what the scalpers are selling it for on ebay So I'm guessing that $120 was for the copy itself while you paid for shipping, which is around 12-20 dollars. Most sites I've seen sold it for $160, even on reliable sites. So I'm guessing you're lucky there. The important thing is, do you have a Japanese 3DS to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Toast Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I've considered importing a physical copy, but I couldn't stand the thought of having to wait for another week after the release date for it to arrive. So I ended up just buying/pre-loading the download version. With that said: whether $120 is a good deal or not depends entirely on how much value you attach to owning a limited edition. It's a rather steep price if you compare it to the actual price on the box (which is about $80), but with supply being as limited as it is, it's becoming a bit of a collector's item. Edited June 5, 2015 by Icy Toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Insanity Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I don't have a JP 3DS (yet), but yes, I pre-ordered it on play-asia along with Sora no Kiseki FC Evolution. $190 was the total. I'll be spending another $190 on a New Nintendo 3DS LL. Fml. I need to find a not-too-pricey Marth amiibo ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XialonWind Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I did and will be giving information when released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) $120 for just the game? You got scalped bro. I hope you at least have the right 3DS for it. Someone didn't look at the Amazon markup prices for the Special Edition within the first 8 hours of the April 2nd/1st Direct. Special Edition includes the third DLC path as well. Edited June 5, 2015 by shadowofchaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekoKnight Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Someone didn't look at the Amazon markup prices for the Special Edition within the first 8 hours of the April 2nd/1st Direct. Special Edition includes the third DLC path as well. I'm not doubting the asking price, I'm questioning people's willingness to pay that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm paying for 3 games and some preorder bonuses. I consider $100 that I paid for it on Play-Asia fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlordsd Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 $120 sounds right. Remember, the original game itself costs $80, so you're paying $40 in shipping. Which can be reasonable, depending on your speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XialonWind Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I'm paying for 3 games and some preorder bonuses.I consider $100 that I paid for it on Play-Asia fair.did the same thing I think $120 is pretty fair total price for everything. Edited June 5, 2015 by pkomegapax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardWolf95 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Im currently in the process of ordering a Jp 3DS, along with the Nohr version of the game. Im grabbing a Jp Prepaid card to get the Hoshido path too. My Japanese isn't fantastic (Katakana, Hiragana, Conversational stuff), but it's never stopped me from playing Japanese games before. Ive beaten SRWJ, Tales of Graces F, and Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 with no problem. And, honestly, Ill just read someone else's description of the story when it releases, if there are things I don't understand. Im more in this for the characters and the extras. When it comes to North America, Ill pick up the Hoshido version, just to laugh at the fact I would have Nohr in Japanese and Hoshido in English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lushiris Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yup! I already have a Japanese 3DS so I'll be picking it up digitally. Can't wait :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egobarrier Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I too am in the "Play-Asia Limited Edition" crowd. Waiting the extra week for it to get here will be rough, but I like my special editions. I have no problem with the price. (Though I also bought a Japanese New 3DS LL rather than just using the small standard 3DS I used for Awakening, so I may not be the best reference on what is a worthwhile purchase.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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