Importing Brawl

[CaptainCC]

First let me preface this by saying "piss off and die" to the jealous trolls who will inevitably try to tell me what to do with my money. Second, I have bought a Japanese Wii on eBay and a copy of Brawl from PlayAsia in the event that the game is delayed. Merely to dissuade said trolls from throwing in their worthless voices: I did this because of the rumors of delay, and I have arranged my schedule to put some serious time into this game, sacrificing the last quarter I have to take it easy of my college career. In the event that it is delayed, it is unlikely I will ever be able to commit any serious time to the game with a full load of units and graduate school coming up. In the event it is not delayed, I resell the game and Wii. So, let me reiterate: piss off and die.

Anyway, wanted to know if anybody here has preordered games from PlayAsia before and, if so, how long the turnaround time was. I ordered the 1 day shipping by UPS, and I wanted to know if, like Amazon and other online retailers, they get and ship the game early to make up for transit time? I know games I've bought from Amazon have generally shipped 2-5 days before the street date and occasionally I get them early. Is it similar with Play Asia? Can't wait to play.

 

[Tinkerer]

Yes, they do the same. I imported the American Phoenix Wright 3, and they shipped it a week early to be here in Europe on time (I even got it 2 days before the actual release).

 

[CaptainCC]

How awesome. Thanks a lot man. Now I am really freaking excited. I will be on the boards when I have the game in hand to answer any questions.

 

[Metaknightvision]

Out of curiosity, where abouts int he world do you live? I've ordered from PlayAsia in the past (for GBA and Nintendo DS games), and they shipped it in time for releases etc. The only problem is customs charges that were on the parcels. Doesn't happen to all of them, but its definately worth taking into consideration that there could be customs charges (Im talking as if you're from UK here, as I only know about customs charges here ). I found myself paying an extra £20 on top of everything i paid just to have the parcel in questions delivered from the courierer depot.

And yeah, im one of those evil people that work for Parcelforce

 

[CaptainCC]

I'm in the U.S., so I don't have to worry about socialist fees here (except others imposed by the state of CA).

 

[ShadowLink84]

Mkk k I guess. i can uderstand the whole college schedule but don't we have a good week off sometime during February?

 

[Metaknightvision]

Ah wells thats fine then So... now im curious, wondering if you think (or know even?) if presuming I pre-ordered Brawl right now within next 5 minutes, if they'd receive enough units to send on release/before release?

 

[Tinkerer]

Ah wells thats fine then So... now im curious, wondering if you think (or know even?) if presuming I pre-ordered Brawl right now within next 5 minutes, if they'd receive enough units to send on release/before release?

While they can be sold out when there's a sudden rush of customers on the site, they usually put up "sold out" if there were more orders than the amount THEY ordered.

 

[CaptainCC]

I don't have a week off in February, although that would be wonderful. Spring break would be my only chance, but I have quite a few goals to accomplish, the main one in the immediate future being ****** the hell out of the GRE, so breaks from class will hardly be time off in the months to come.

 

[LuigiTendo]

I have a question about importing, lol, never done it. Is it any more expensive, like for shipping ect?

this may not be the best illustration, but My cousin ordered something from London, and paid 25+ dollars in Shipping, just wondering. Did you pay much extra?

If so, i wish I could! it would be awesome to have it early!

 

[CaptainCC]

Well, I bought next day overseas, so it was $20, but for standard shipping it wasn't anywhere near that. You have to have a Japanese Wii to do it though. Also, the shipping may have been so high because of the dollar to pound breakdown. The GB Pound is worth twice as much as a US$, which likely kicked up the cost.

 

[bballstar23]

Japanese Import Thread
http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=128924

 

[aznhomieboi1689]

How awesome. Thanks a lot man. Now I am really freaking excited. I will be on the boards when I have the game in hand to answer any questions.

You can read Japanese???????????????????/

 

[Catharsis]

Hi
You think that Play-asia may send their Brawl's a week before the launch day?
I preorder my Brawl on 20th of December... I hope that it comes the same week as the Launching day or the Monday of the week after.

There's a thread for people who preordered the Brawl (to make a list of Brawl codes and battle against people of other countries)?

 

[ShortFuse]

Yeah, I have people who on the thread I started (Japanese Import Thread) who say they will help translate some things. SamuraiPanda says he'll get the menu translated at most, but won't be too involved in the project. I've had people with 0 posts PM me saying they'll help translate. (in other made an account to just help translate)
If you want help on understanding stuff, post there. Also, it's nice to share.

 

[CaptainCC]

What do you say now, cretins? AHAHAHAHAHAHA! *Smokes cigar*


Not only did I see the elephant in the room, but I will have the game 40 days early.

 

[The Hypnotist]

LOL, I was so thinking about this guy. Well, hopefully you'll help us as a community. He really did get you guys though.

 

[MAST3R]

Pre-Ordered my imported copy today from PlayAsia.com along with a Japanese wii, so i'm excited as well!

 

[Weltunter]

Doesn't the japanese version feature both japanese AND english language? I think I heard something like that.

 

[TheJalapeno]

Hey, OP. Smart move. Be sure to give us details on YOUR personal play through, eh? Any info helps.

 

[Quil]

I emailed Nintendo of Japan about that, actually.

You see, I'm in Japan right now until February 3rd. I was gonna just wait a week and then buy it in the US... but with the delay, I'm just gonna pick up a Wii and Brawl over here on release date. I'm gonna try to reserve a copy tomorrow.

 

[MAST3R]

Doesn't the japanese version feature both japanese AND english language? I think I heard something like that.

I hope that it will have a option to switch languages, but i'm still ok with it if not.

 

[Quil]

I'm gonna eventually buy the english version too. I use multiple TVs for smashfests and whatnot so it works out either way.

 

[CaptainCC]

Yeah, since it isn't language heavy, I wouldn't mind if it doesn't have a switch. All I'm interested in is playing the online if possible, or even just getting ot know the characters with local multi with my roommates.

 

[CaptainCC]

I will buy the NA version when it comes out and just sell the JWii and Brawl on eBay to recoup some cash. I got a shipping confirmation on my JWii this morning, and I ordered express mail on the Brawl, so I will have impressions up as soon as I have the game in hand.

 

[CaptainCC]

By the way, is there confirmation one way or the other if the Jversion of Smash will have an English language option? Is this common in Japanese games? Do most titles launch with the option? Did the Japan Melee have English?

 

[BigBlackNThunderous]

man u got no life, cant u wait like a month more? stop crying u college baby.

 

[FoXiN]

Do you need a Japanese Wii to play Japanese games? Or do you just need an NTSC Wii? I live in the U.S. so mine is NTSC.

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[Pkm_trainer09]

Does the Gamecube Action Replay really work with the Wii? Just wondering

 

[darkhamsterlord]

I was actually planning to import too! Great minds think alike.

I once ordered from Play Asia (KH2FM+) but I didn't pay any extra, I just picked standard shipping. It took 2 or 3 weeks to get here. Dunno how long it would take if you pay to have it sped up though.

 

[CaptainCC]

Rather, I have a life that is being put on hold for this game, unlike you, who will likely wallow in worhtlessness for the rest of your pathetic, subhuman life.

 

[Rarzy]

i think i'm gonna do the same. i, too, have a very busy schedule and had planned my college schedule around having time to play. one question though, does the japanese wii require different plugs for the wall or do they work in american sockets?

 

[CaptainCC]

Let me also add, once again: piss off and die.

 

[CaptainCC]

The JWii, I think, needs a thing to convert it.

 

[Rarzy]

and this 'thing' any idea waht it is or where i could get it? thanks

 

[CaptainCC]

I have no idea. I'm just going to see when I get the doubleyoudoubleeye

 

[RevN]

How awesome. Thanks a lot man. Now I am really freaking excited. I will be on the boards when I have the game in hand to answer any questions.

Lucky..But messed up at the Same time since your going to play Brawl b4 alot of ppl.

 

[Rarzy]

i've got one interesting question for anyone who might know. If i buy a japan wii with the japanese brawl, will american wii remotes and nunchucks work with it? I tried finding answers online, but i'd like to be a bit more sure still.

 

[CreamPuffDoom]

You can bet I am importing. I, as well, will be using Play-Asia. Whether I can snag a Japanese Wii off eBay for cheap is another question, but I know when I see the title screen, it will all be worth it.

 

[NotGiratina]

My family,being of lower income,is forced to try more risky methods.