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Playstation 3 & Xbox 360 Prices in Japan

September 17, 2009

As you just read from my previous post Capsule Computers is in Japan at the moment. I made my way over to Bic Camera in Osaka tonight and also spotted some pricing for both the new Playstation 3 Slim and the Xbox 360 Elite.

It seems that the Xbox 360 is now shaping up pretty good in Japan. I was there 2 years ago and there wasn’t much exposure for it back then. Now its blooming and has as much marketing as the Sony Playstation 3 has. There was even a Halo 3 ODST promo stand playing a trailer for ODST with the marketing all around the game focusing on pre-ordering your copy.

Lets start with the Xbox 360. Check out these pics :

XBOX 360 Elite (E-Ri-To) 29,800 YEN ($326 USD) ($375 AUD)

Not a bad price for an Elite Xbox

The Marketing for HALO 3 ODST .. looks very impressive. I liked the little cut out figurines up the top of the marketing stand. I think this promotional stand is far better compared to some stores in Australia. Not long now before we Jump into the action with HALO 3 OSDT !!!(24/9/2009)

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Next we have the Sony Playstation 3 slim. Marketing for the Playstation has always been strong in Japan. And with the Slim just recently released the price tag is very appealing .. check out these pics and pricing. I think I’m gonna get myself a PS3 Slim just because its soo CHEAP !!

Now 29,980 YEN .. thats $328 USD and only $377 AUD .. Compared to the price we are paying in Australia for a new PS3 which is $500 !!!! I think you would be mad not to get one of these if you had the chance.

More Advertising

Simple little brochure. Straight to the point and very stylish.

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Both the Xbox and the Playstation 3 slim are marketed at roughly the same price. Only about $2-3 difference between them. Which is great for anyone that loves their games and gaming consoles over here in Japan. I would say if you haven’t already got them .. go out and get them both for nearly what it will cost the Australian consumer to buy just 1 PS3 and a Game.

Ok that’s it for me for another night. I’ll speak to you all tomorrow.

Let me know what you think of the pricing and this article 🙂

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Monster Hunter 3 at BicCamera Japan

Philip Federico

September 17, 2009

I made my way over to Bic-Camera tonight in Osaka Japan and saw some really cool stuff. But one thing that Caught my eye was MONSTER HUNTER 3 by Capcom on the Nintendo Wii.

We all know how much everyone loves Monster Hunter 3 especially in Japan. It’s so popular and cool that it has its own walk this way advertisement on the ground to point people in the right direction to buy the game .. It had me hooked. Check these pics out :

Once I followed the little path .. I made my way over to the game and bought myself a copy 🙂

It’s in Japanese, I wont be playing this version as I cant read Japanese, but its for my Capcom Collection and its at a great price too. Anyone living in Japan, make your way over to Bic Camera and get yourself Monster Hunter 3 at a bargain price 🙂

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Update

Microsoft

Philip Federico

September 16, 2009

At the Microsoft Event in LA, Infinity Ward unveiled the multiplayer mode for Modern Warfare 2.

The multiplayer already posted “Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console” the presentation began with the unveiling of the Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Xbox 360 console, (check out the previous article for more details) Once the Limited edition console was preseted Infinity Ward moved on to demonstate several of the new multiplayer features that will be available in the sequel.

Some of the new features are : Customizable killstreaks. Players can now choose which killstreaks they want enabled, with a list of unlockable streaks available in the pre game menu system. The Killstreak features included the UAV at 3 kills, a care package at 4 kills, which could consist of killstreak random bonus or ammunition, and at 11 kills a AC-130 Gunship to chop down your enemies like a hot knife through butter !!

New to Modern Warfare 2 multiplayers is the death streaks, these are bonuses earned for dying multiple times in a row .. (something a lot of us are used to doing). Such bonuses are : Copycat : This gifts you the class and weapons of the player that killed you after four consecutive deaths. The other bonus is a health increase after three deaths, this will become available after you respawn.

Infinity Ward also presented the new system called Callsign. This will allow all players to pic their own individual callsigns and rank emblems. This is extremely cool as it will grant you the ability to choose and pick different icons and titles however you wish.

Modern Warfare 2 is shaping up to being most certainly the game of the year for 2009. Check out some of the great multiplayer screenshots below.

Modern Warfare 2 will be out on sale on the 10th Of November for Xbox 360, Games for Windows and Playstation 3

Let us know what you think of all of this your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Xbox 360 Video: The Vision Behind Halo 3: ODST

Microsoft

Philip Federico

September 16, 2009

Available now on Xbox Live Marketplace to download

The Vision Behind Halo 3: ODST (HD)

Details : A Covenant warship dominates the sky over New Mombasa. The evacuated city burns below. You are an ODST, one of the few soldiers ready and willing to drop in and put up a fight. But before you head feet first into the city and experience Halo from a fresh perspective, get an inside look at the creative process behind Halo 3: ODST straight from the strike team at Bungie that got the job done. To complete their mission, they had to explore some dark and uncharted territory of their own. Download this VIDOC and get briefed on the vision, technology and tactics it took to bring the city of New Mombasa and Halo 3: ODST to life.

Add The Vision Behind HALO 3 : ODST to your download queue.

Also check out the all the other cool stuff available at the Xbox Live Market Place for download.

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Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console

Philip Federico

September 16, 2009

Microsoft just announced the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. It is available for pre-order today at U.S. retailers, and in other regions later this week. The package includes the custom designed console, 250 GB hard drive, two wireless controllers and a standard edition of Modern Warfare 2 for US $399.99.

You can now Pre-Order the console on Amazon

I think this console is about as exciting as the Modern Warfare Night Vision Googles in the Ultimate Collectors Edition. I recommend get them both if your a true Modern Warfare fan 🙂

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Sony Playstation 3.01 update now available

Sony

Philip Federico

September 15, 2009

Sony has released a new firmware to fix the problems that the 3.0 firmware update caused for many PS3 owners. The update is not a mandatory update and will not kick you off an online session or require you to update your system. This is purely your choice.

At the moment this new patch might no fix any other problems or add any new content. It will however fix the previous freeze problems and glitches that the 3.0 firmware has caused for some users. As previously stated the update is totally up you and would probably be recommended.

One of the new options from the update is to remove the shiney sparles from the XMB and go back to the classic theme.

There are no other changes apart from that. A few users reported freeze points in certain games such as uncharted. So it is recommended to go through and check your games to make sure all are running fine.

Thanks Sony .. job well done.

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Capcom's Inafune-san at Bungie HQ – Interview

Philip Federico

September 15, 2009

Capcom’s head of Research & Development and Online Business, Keiji Inafune-san, swung by the Bungie studios last week. Bungie nailed him down for a few fun questions, touching on everything from the past games he’s worked on, to what he thinks the future of gaming holds, and even a possible collaboration between Bungie and Capcom…!?!

Check out all the details on that and the rest of the interview on Bungie’s site

Interview is appox half way down the page

Bubble Bobble NEO and Command & Conquer 3 coming to Xbox Live Arcade this week !!

Philip Federico

September 14, 2009

Two fantastic games released this week on Xbox Live Arcade Market place.

Bubble Bobble NEO (800ms Points)

Developer : TAITO Corp.

Genre : Action

The action game classic Bubble Bobble returns as an Xbox LIVE Arcade game in BUBBLE BOBBLE™ Neo! Encase your enemies in bubbles with the bubble-spitting dragon Bub! Learn the various techniques of the game and clear all the rounds in multiple game modes, including offline co-op play.

Classic Mode: Enjoy a full-on recreation of the arcade version of the original game with 100 rounds in Classic Mode.
Multiplayer: Try competitive play in VS mode, or invite your friends over for offline co-op play for up to 4 players in Arrange Mode.
Achievements: Master your bubble bobbling skills to earn new achievements and Gamerscore.

Check out the website for more information : BUBBLE BOBBLE NEO

Command & Conquer (800ms Points)

Developer : Electronic Arts Los Angeles

Genre : Strategy & Sim

Fight for world domination in the all-new Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 Commander’s Challenge! Do you have what it takes to withstand the brutal onslaught and relentless taunting of the world’s toughest commanders, including Ric Flair as Commander Hill? Find out as you attempt to conquer the world in 50 challenges featuring explosive new units such as the Giga Fortress, Desolator, and Cryo Legionnaire.

The toughest commanders: The toughest commanders have set 50 challenges for you, including Ric Flair as Commander Hill. Wooooo!
Par time: Take the challenges and beat the par time to show them you’re worthy of respect.
Over-the-top battles: Intense action and strategy are the keywords as you attempt to conquer the world.

Check out the website for more information : COMMAND & CONQUER

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Make sure you check out both of these great games.

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Batman Arkham Asylum DLC out 17th September

Action

Philip Federico

September 14, 2009

Eidos and Warner Bros. have announced the first downloadable content for the critical and commercial hit Batman: Arkham Asylum. On September 17, the Insane Night Map Pack will be available free of charge on both Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.

The DLC will contain two new additions for the game’s challenge mode, a freeflow combat challenge and an invisible predator level. The combat challenge, dubbed “Totally Insane,” will add the Asylum’s resident lunatics to the mix. The lunatics, players may remember, had the characteristically insane habit of charging wildly at Batman with no concern for their own personal safety, and should make an interesting addition to the usual intensity of the combat challenges. The invisible predator challenge is called “Nocturnal Hunter.” Both challenges will be set in the game’s secure records facility, a place unvisited in the original challenges.

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Major Nelson Weekly Podcast Available For Download

Philip Federico

September 14, 2009

NHL2K10, Defense Grid & Scribblenauts

Major Nelson’s weekly showgram is now available for download.

Show number : 332:

Topics discussed, co-hosts, intervies and much more :

Co-host : lollip0p (Xbox LIVE) (Twitter)
Interview: Ben Bishop, NHL 2K10 (17:06 – 27:16)
Interview: Mark Terrano and Michael Austin, Defense Grid (27:16 – 38:59)
Interview: Joe Tringali and Marius Fahlbusch, Scribblenauts (49:00 – 57:57)
Name The Game
And just a little more

Grab it now at :