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You know Capcom I'm getting sick of your BS, constantly giving Europe crappy deals on your products and treating us second best to other territories. So I just found out about the deals we're getting on MvC3 and I can't say anything other than it's an absolute discrace. So for the US, for $69.99 they get the steel book edition, a comic and a T-Shirt. Yet here in the UK, if we want all three we have to spend £120 and buy the game three times? WTF Capcom?
http://www.capcom-europe.com/blog/2011/01/mvc3-pre-order-bonuses/
PLEASE explain your self, because quite frankly I'm sick of this mistreatment and I as a loyal fan and customer deserve an answer. This is nothing short of an insult, you must think we're stupid and made of money that we're willing to buy your products multiple times just to be treated equally. All I can say is that you're lucky I've waited so long for this game because I'm pretty tempted to buy this second hand and make sure you get no money from me at all. If you continue to discriminate against us for our territory in the future this is how it's going to go down with me and that I promise you. No more money, no more loyalty, I'll make sure every single time you release a product someone else gets paid for your efforts, because unlike me you don't deserve a god damn thing. Call me a cry baby, call me ungreatful, but I'm not stupid like the rest of your customers and I'm not going to be taken for a mug. See you later Capcom.
thezombiemessia
12-01-11, 18:51
I have to say I'm mildly confused as to what this complaint is about?
So America gets a special edition with lots of items, and if they pre-order they get a t-shirt.
Europe gets the standard edition, with multiple t-shirts on offer depending on where you pre-order.
Europe has to go buy the comic seperately, and if you want the steel case I assume you miss out on the T-shirts, but this was only a brief flick over what offers are available.
As mildly annoying as this is, I don't quite get why this has annoyed you this much?
Most of what the Americans get is DLC that will be available in the future anyway...so you're not missing much exclusive content. A 1-year subscription to Marvel Digital isn't much either.
In all reality, all you're missing out on is the artwork...
Capcom are a business...these exclusivity deals from the various shops are getting them money, which they need to survive.
because unlike me you don't deserve a god damn thing.
I'm not going to call you a cry baby, because your complaint may be legitimate to some people that want these specific items...but I am going to say that that specific sentence makes me think you have an overly-inflated sense of entitlement.
Why do you deserve what Capcom are offering? They have made it for you, it is your choice to buy or not to buy...clearly Capcom would prefer you to buy it, but you don't deserve any of their products.
Essentially, you get what you pay for...
I have to say I'm mildly confused as to what this complaint is about?
So America gets a special edition with lots of items, and if they pre-order they get a t-shirt.
Europe gets the standard edition, with multiple t-shirts on offer depending on where you pre-order.
Europe has to go buy the comic seperately, and if you want the steel case I assume you miss out on the T-shirts, but this was only a brief flick over what offers are available.
As mildly annoying as this is, I don't quite get why this has annoyed you this much?
Most of what the Americans get is DLC that will be available in the future anyway...so you're not missing much exclusive content. A 1-year subscription to Marvel Digital isn't much either.
In all reality, all you're missing out on is the artwork...
Capcom are a business...these exclusivity deals from the various shops are getting them money, which they need to survive.
I'm not going to call you a cry baby, because your complaint may be legitimate to some people that want these specific items...but I am going to say that that specific sentence makes me think you have an overly-inflated sense of entitlement.
Why do you deserve what Capcom are offering? They have made it for you, it is your choice to buy or not to buy...clearly Capcom would prefer you to buy it, but you don't deserve any of their products.
Essentially, you get what you pay for...
Yes they made it for us but unlike the US we have to pay excessive amounts of money just to get it. This annoys me because this isn't the first time Capcom have screwed over EU territories and by the way things are looking this wont be the last. It doesn't matter how many pretty T-Shirts Capcom put out, they're still making us pay more for what's on offer and making it more difficult for us to feel like we're equals; that's what we're entitled to. I don't want a bazillion choices of T-Shirts, how am I supposed to feel like I have bought something worth collecting if I'm never going to be able to collect them all? I want the deal what the US has got, a crap load of pruducts for a really affordable price. I don't to buy the game multiple times just for a T-Shirt or a steel case, it's a joke.
ShinKagato
12-01-11, 19:31
I dont get the big problem, Capcom orignally where doing nothing for Europe at all but they pulled the stops out and got us some pretty cool bonus items. I do wish we where getting the special edition but we are now able to get ahold of the steelbook and the comic which are the two best items from the US one.
Do you really just buy games to get the special free items that come with them? Marvel vs Capcom 3 is going to be one of the best games released this year and if not getting a freebie is enough to put you off then its a real shame as you will be missing out. Lets not loose sight of the real thing here, the game is thing you are paying for, everything else is just a trinket.
I dont get the big problem, Capcom orignally where doing nothing for Europe at all but they pulled the stops out and got us some pretty cool bonus items. I do wish we where getting the special edition but we are now able to get ahold of the steelbook and the comic which are the two best items from the US one.
Do you really just buy games to get the special free items that come with them? Marvel vs Capcom 3 is going to be one of the best games released this year and if not getting a freebie is enough to put you off then its a real shame as you will be missing out. Lets not loose sight of the real thing here, the game is thing you are paying for, everything else is just a trinket.
The fact that they weren't even going to do anything further emphasises the lack of respect they have for us as customers. I don't care that they pulled something out the wood work, they should have been doing it for us from the start instead of treating us like we're not worth the effort, like they always do.
I want the steel case and the Blockbuster T-Shirt, looks like I'm going to buying the game twice because I'm an idiot... Just like Capcom want me to do...
I don't mind much really, your not going to be playing with all those extra's for 10 years but you sure am going to be playing marvel vs capcom 3 for 10 years and thats all that matters in the end. If you want all that stuff so bad you can get the limited edition with the dlc codes, steel case and comic/artbook for £72 including post and packaging from amazon.com, shipping takes 2-4 days. Its most likely region free as previous NTSC format xbox 360 capcom games have been region free so this should be to, region lock doesn't matter for ps3 games as their all region free.
it would be nice to get the comic as well as a tshirt but it's not the end of the world. the steel book is nice but if it means paying less, i can live without it. Capcom have obviously wieghed this up and decided that it is better to do it this way in the uk. maybe this is to increase profits or maybe it is, as production costs are much higer here than in the U.S, it is to reduce the end cost. what ever the reason i'm sure it is a good one. IT may seem sometimes that the us gets a better deal on some stuff but lets not forget that capcom europe have been pretty good to us too.
I don't mind much really, your not going to be playing with all those extra's for 10 years but you sure am going to be playing marvel vs capcom 3 for 10 years and thats all that matters in the end. If you want all that stuff so bad you can get the limited edition with the dlc codes, steel case and comic/artbook for £72 including post and packaging from amazon.com, shipping takes 2-4 days. Its most likely region free as previous NTSC format xbox 360 capcom games have been region free so this should be to, region lock doesn't matter for ps3 games as their all region free.
£72?! Lol, they can get stuffed if they think I'm paying that. That's more in £ than the US are paying in $... This is extrotionism at it's finest...
£72?! Lol, they can get stuffed if they think I'm paying that. That's more in £ than the US are paying in $... This is extrotionism at it's finest...
It costs 102 euros minus shipping from amazon.com. And shipping is a fortune for Cyprus, as if we live on the moon :mad: Still waiting for play-asia to release pricing
£72?! Lol, they can get stuffed if they think I'm paying that. That's more in £ than the US are paying in $... This is extrotionism at it's finest...
Can't put a price on being a loyal fan, you did say you are a loyal fan, didn't you ? I reckon the main reason why they aren't giving us the exact same Limited Edition the US gets is because they wouldn't sell very well, think its better this way anyways. I myself am still deciding which place to pre-order from to get my free goodie and this is what it should be like, it makes pre-ordering fun, putting yourself on the spot and having to decide out of all those goodies which only one you shall get, can't get a better experience than that :D
Can't put a price on being a loyal fan, you did say you are a loyal fan, didn't you ? I reckon the main reason why they aren't giving us the exact same Limited Edition the US gets is because they wouldn't sell very well, think its better this way anyways. I myself am still deciding which place to pre-order from to get my free goodie and this is what it should be like, it makes pre-ordering fun, putting yourself on the spot and having to decide out of all those goodies which only one you shall get, can't get a better experience than that :D
If by being a loyal fan means pulling down my pants, bending over and handing them a crap load of cash, then no I'm not. I'm sorry, no offence to anyone as a person, but if you think you're getting a good deal on any of this, you're an idiot, no matter how loyal you are, because Capcom sure as hell aren't being loyal to you.
ShinKagato
12-01-11, 21:17
If by being a loyal fan means pulling down my pants, bending over and handing them a crap load of cash, then no I'm not. I'm sorry, no offence to anyone as a person, but if you think you're getting a good deal on any of this, you're an idiot, no matter how loyal you are, because Capcom sure as hell aren't being loyal to you.
I do understand your frustration, due to various reasons we always seem to get less than our cousins accross the pond, that said, its not really Capcom Europes fault, they have to be fair done as much as they possibly can for us. Capcom as a company may have screwed us over a little, but the european guys tried really hard to make sure we did at least get something and for that im greatfull.
If we didnt get anything id still have gotten the game anyway, like i and others have said, its the game im interested in and its the game im paying for, anything else is just a nice bonus. Whilst i do wish we had gotten the full collectors edition with the dlc and the marvel online stuff, ill enjoy the game no less for the lack of it.
I know your feeling a bit betrayed but try to enjoy the game regardless, we have waited years for this title so dont let this situation ruin the experiance for you.
Iceclimber
12-01-11, 21:22
Finders, I honestly can't tell if you are a failtroll or just an idiot.
Pre-order bonuses and special editions don't effect the game at all. I would get an S-E if I thought it was worth it, and would also pre-order if I really wanted the game not for some T-shirt.
I think you have to realise that the European operation is quite a bit smaller than the US outfit and that they don't have the resources for the kind stuff you demand by screaming like a toddler.
If by being a loyal fan means pulling down my pants, bending over and handing them a crap load of cash, then no I'm not. I'm sorry, no offence to anyone as a person, but if you think you're getting a good deal on any of this, you're an idiot, no matter how loyal you are, because Capcom sure as hell aren't being loyal to you.
But we are getting a good deal, were getting a freebie, pretty sure that means they are loyal. You've just joined so you can't exactly say Capcom aren't loyal and call us idiots for not moaning about not getting the same as the U.S and not getting a good deal (which we actually are), I myself joined only in November and have already been invited to a Capcom Christmas party where me and my friend were able to play marvel vs capcom 3 for 6 hours which i am damn grateful for(they had an open bar for us fans, pretty sure that makes them loyal enough), I was given a christmas present by them in their raffel which was a Lost Planet 2 Action Figure that is worth £25 which looks insane and has an incredible amount of detail (thanks for that capcom :D )and was given a ps3 dlc code for winning a competition on the forums which was the latest SSFIV costume pack ( thanks again capcom). You still want to say now that they aren't loyal ? They've probably been even more loyal to the rest of fans on these forums who have been users on here longer than myself so you might want to watch what you say about us not being loyal and them not being loyal.
I've been cheated out of extra cash for quite some time now for buying a special edition and only getting a pretty artbook and a pretty case... All I care about is things that will effect gameplay, and considering the Special Edition only provides codes for use when the DLC is available to all, we aren't missing out on much, other than the cost of said characters.
But no one is putting a gun to your head and forcing you to buy this stuff, you do so at your own risk and expense, and considering this stuff is FREE depending on where you're getting it from instead of being a paid extra, there is very little to complain about. You want what you can't have? then you pay extra, but only because YOU want to.
There are plenty of legalities and other things to consider when releasing games in different forms, for the most part, the US takes priority over the EU because it has a bigger market, and we miss out on the extra editions so that it can be here at roughly the same time, instead of waiting months on end for said pretty artbook and pretty case.
If you want something so badly, you go out and get it, you figure out all the problems involved and get it done, rather than coming on these boards and having your frustrations make you look like a tool.
If you're happy being treated second best then fair enough, that's your choice. If you don't like the extras then this doesn't really concern you, either. End of the day, for those of us who do, Capcom didn't even intend on bringing anything here and that says everything about their intentions with Europe. It's just like it's always been, stripped down versions of US collectors editions or nothing at all. Keep on sucking Capcom's nut sack, and keep on spreading those cheeks, you're all very good at it by now. It's no wonder we get crappy treatment with people like you around.
If you're happy being treated second best then fair enough, that's your choice. If you don't like the extras then this doesn't really concern you, either. End of the day, for those of us who do, Capcom didn't even intend on bringing anything here and that says everything about their intentions with Europe. It's just like it's always been, stripped down versions of US collectors editions or nothing at all. Keep on sucking Capcom's nut sack, and keep on spreading those cheeks, you're all very good at it by now. It's no wonder we get crappy treatment with people like you around.
You really don't understand anything do you, its not the extra's that matter, its the GAME! Sorry peeps for feeding the troll
You really don't understand anything do you, its not the extra's that matter, its the GAME! Sorry peeps for feeding the troll
It's you who doesn't understand anything. Perhaps I'd like a nice steel case with some beautiful artwork (instead of the crappy western artwork we're getting) to celebrate how monumental this game is. Perhaps I'd like a nice fresh MvC3 T-Shirt to wear for the next ten years when I'm playing this game all day long. Perhaps I'd like a nice colourful art book or comic to flick through and remind my self how awesome this when I'm not around to play. Perhaps I'd like something special after waiting so long and putting so much money into Capcom's other products (*couch* SFIV *cough*). But you know what, the game will do fine, I'll live with it, I'm going to enjoy it anyway, I'll just remember how the US got everything in one and how I couldn't afford it because my local Capcom devision were more interested in marketing and relationships with other companies than they were in their relationship with me.
Iceclimber
13-01-11, 07:58
If you want something so badly, you go out and get it, you figure out all the problems involved and get it done, rather than coming on these boards and having your frustrations make you look like a tool.
qft
One thing I have to add; relationship with company? Seriously? The only thing Capcom have to do is make a product that works. The only reolationship is that they make a product and you deside wether to buy it ot not.
Can we get as lock here?
Sorry some of you feel you are getting a bum deal but sometimes there are bigger reasons that we can't exactly replicate what the US are doing for various reasons and vice versa. We had several complaints from US consumers that they wanted to get a copy of the Dead Rising 2 Outbreak Edition exclusive to Europe so unfortunately it works both ways...
In the case of MvsC3 we didn't feel that the special edition with the price we'd have to sell it in Europe warranted value for money to the consumer in what is difficult period financially for many, and at the same time had no time to look for an alternative European Special Edition.
The numbers we estimated that there would be demand for combined with the localisation costs and VAT increases meant that it would have been very expensive both for stores to purchase and for you guys to buy. This way of splitting pre-order items means that more people can enjoy Marvel Vs Capcom 3 and get a free pre order gift, and at the same time choose which pre order gift they want. It might not suit everyone but hopefully more people are pleased than disappointed.
We're planning for a European store on Capcom-europe.com which should mean we'll be able to do collectors editions in small numbers for all those desperate to get their hands on special editions of their favourite franchise. So hopefully threads like this will be consigned to the dustbin...
The more frequent visitors to these forums will also know that we regularly giveaway these type of items in competitions on the forum. So stay tuned.
ShinKagato
13-01-11, 09:11
I had no idea a Capcom Euro store was in the works, thats fantastic news! Id rather order my stuff direct and hopefully this means we can also order clothing and other goods. Thanks for that, made my day that did! ^_^
Ryu Kazama
13-01-11, 09:26
Like onlyonet said, there's always a number of reasons for things like this happening. Market is probably one of them. SF is one thing, Marvel is another. It's a huge product in the US even compared to Japan. The European market isn't always so easy to guage. The only sure fire thing is a game like GT do exceptionally well. Fighters and other Japanese centric games are harder to judge, I suppose. From what I can guess the SFIV collector's edition probably didn't do wonders so that in itself could have been a deciding factor.
I totally get where you're coming from but at the end of the day (I've said the following many times here....) we pay for the game first. A freebie is just that, a freebie. Sure more is better but considering it took this long for a third game, I'd say just count your blessings. You can chose to buy it or not though.
So, would it have been nice to get a EU special edition. Yes. Is it a deal breaker? Nah. I'm still getting the game, right. If I want the US version I'll just buy it (easier for some, I know). It could be worse, they could've not released the game at all or delayed it.
LeonBelmontX
13-01-11, 10:11
Great news about the European store, really looking forward to it!
It does suck occasionally when there's better editions elsewhere, in the case of games that have special significance to me (such as this one), I like to get the best one I can. However, after the initial disappointment I'm not too upset, the Steelcase looks alright and gives the game that "Limited Edition" feel, and there was nothing majorly significant to me personally save for the DLC codes - but once they're available to download I'm not really going to be too upset about paying for them, especially since the US DLC codes don't grant them access to the characters early.
I do hope we'll be seeing more equal versions with the store in future, but I think I'll be happy with a Steelbook - as long as it's not a no-frills standard edition then I'll feel I got what I needed. At least the US edition didn't come with a Dante statue or something or I'd be more upset!
At least the US edition didn't come with a Dante statue or something or I'd be more upset!
Our idea for the special edition across the world was actually exactly that, with a rival Marvel character in fighting pose. Unfortunatly for several reasons we were unable to do this... It's sometimes not just great game ideas that don't make it into reality :(
LeonBelmontX
13-01-11, 10:23
Damn, was it Deadpool? Sounds really cool.
But yeah, I would have been more sore about missing out on that ><
*checks to see if LeonBelmontX has placed a secret video camera on his desk*
Yes and it would have been amazing. But it was not to be :(
What do you expect OP? Capcom make great games but like all developers they will treat us like a tertiary market.
ShinKagato
13-01-11, 11:12
I would totally have imported a US copy for that statue lol, still as you say some things are not meant to be. I too am happy with the steelbook edition, its amazing just how many capcom steelbooks i have with other games but the art is always so much better on them. Like the majority of folk here I do appreciate the effort you guys put into giving us some nice freebies since you really didnt need to do that at all.
What do you expect OP? Capcom make great games but like all developers they will treat us like a tertiary market.
No. No we wont.
What we do is recognise Europe as a different market. We're not Japan, we're not the US, we have different likes, wants and needs and languages.
It sometimes might feel like Europe gets the short end, but it is most certainly not the case.
draconacticus
13-01-11, 11:13
but I'm not stupid like the rest of your customers
Congratulations on insulting the whole Capcom community.
I would totally have imported a US copy for that statue lol, still as you say some things are not meant to be. I too am happy with the steelbook edition, its amazing just how many capcom steelbooks i have with other games but the art is always so much better on them. Like the majority of folk here I do appreciate the effort you guys put into giving us some nice freebies since you really didnt need to do that at all.
We would have had that version in Europe as a Special Edition also so there would have been no need to import!
CaptainCortez
13-01-11, 11:16
*checks to see if LeonBelmontX has placed a secret video camera on his desk*
Yes and it would have been amazing. But it was not to be :(
Haha, what a guess!
Mr.T (your real name is classified with the exception of me and Alex knowing :p), do you know if there are any plans to pay a company to produce a model as a standalone item?
I'd pay for some awesome merchandise. It really sucks that we didn't get a model of Dante vs Deadpool as that would have been sweet!
Kotobukiya are awesome at making things, so I'd have loved to have seen them make something for this.
Was it just a case of costing too much money to bundle the game and model together, which in turn would risk losing sales?
No. No we wont.
What we do is recognise Europe as a different market. We're not Japan, we're not the US, we have different likes, wants and needs and languages.
It sometimes might feel like Europe gets the short end, but it is most certainly not the case.
I'd say on the whole Capcom actually do look out for their fans. A lot of passion goes into their games, and if it wasn't for the fans, I doubt a spiritual successor to Okami would have turned up.
Let's not be forgetting the awesome events Capcom host for us all.
They don't need to do that, but they do, as they care for the community, and it takes regular members like me to do our part for the community, reminding others of what Capcom have actually done for us.
Let's be a little more appreciative guys. ;)
Congratulations on insulting the whole Capcom community.
LOL. It's a bit of a silly comment from him to be fair. Even still, it's his own opinion, so we must all be idiots. :p
*walks into a wall, thinking it's a doorway*
Guys, please calm down.
You can always import the game from the US and get the goods as well...and since PS3 and 360 are region-free you will still be able to play the game in perfect english or whatever is your language. They usually come in all languages no matter the region.
I never buy games in Spain because here they are really expensive, so I always search on UK and US online stores and I never had a problem.
I'll check with licensing department to find out if they have anything in the plans for 3rd party merchandise.
CaptainCortez
13-01-11, 11:33
I'll check with licensing department to find out if they have anything in the plans for 3rd party merchandise.
Sweet!
Thanks a lot dude. You're the man....the only one, haha! :D
LeonBelmontX
13-01-11, 11:46
Hehe can't believe I guessed right :P
It does sound good, like CaptainCortez I'd definitely be interested in buying some merch. Let us know what happens :)
draconacticus
13-01-11, 12:36
LOL. It's a bit of a silly comment from him to be fair. Even still, it's his own opinion, so we must all be idiots. :p
Indeed. And it is my opinion he is a cry baby.
CaptainCortez
13-01-11, 12:42
You got a walking stick armed with laser guided missiles then, old man? :p
Exact vengeance upon anyone who says something silly. ;) (I'm stuffed then)
Edit: Leon, are you gonna be playing on PS3? If so, add me as my username here is exactly the same as my PSN username. :)
LeonBelmontX
13-01-11, 13:09
Cortez: Sadly not :/ I do have a PS3, but most of my contacts are on Live so I've pre-ordered the 360 version. I might pick up a PS3 version a bit later on though, since I'm lacking a fighter for my PS3, and would be good to make use of the free online functionality.
Wish they did PS3/360 combo pack for a little extra :P
I might add you anyway though, if you're cool with that. My PS3 friends list is a little lacking (I have Modnation Racers, LBP and a few others)
Chuck Draug
13-01-11, 13:25
Everything has been pretty much explained, but I do agree that what really matters is the game. Would an artbook, figurines and a poster compensate for a bad game in a CE for which you've paid, what, 60 euros? I'm not a big fan of special editions, I've only bought a couple of them in my lifetime as a gamer, and while extras might be nice, I'm there for the game itself, nothing else.
Also, the European market is more diverse than the US or Japanese one. It isn't one country, but a lot of them, with many differences between them. And when the country is Spain, then we are the most different of all, with those high prices Kuroshio talks about...
CaptainCortez
13-01-11, 20:59
Cortez: Sadly not :/ I do have a PS3, but most of my contacts are on Live so I've pre-ordered the 360 version. I might pick up a PS3 version a bit later on though, since I'm lacking a fighter for my PS3, and would be good to make use of the free online functionality.
Wish they did PS3/360 combo pack for a little extra :P
I might add you anyway though, if you're cool with that. My PS3 friends list is a little lacking (I have Modnation Racers, LBP and a few others)
Yea, no worries. :)
Just let me know who you are if your username is different to your one on here. ;)
Oh and funnily enough I have LBP, but really don't like it, and I don't own Modnation, so can't play you on those. :p
I don't get it.
The OP said he will buy 2 copies of the game for the items with a SRP of £40 each making it £80. But won't pay £72 to import the US version:confused:
TBH I would rather get the game at the same time as the US rather than wait for extra Items
It is also much harder for CE to do this as they have loads of country and shops to make deals with whilst the US don;t have ths problem.
I don't get it.
The OP said he will buy 2 copies of the game for the items with a SRP of £40 each making it £80. But won't pay £72 to import the US version:confused:
Don't forget that to import you'd be playing russian roulette with hm customs on wether you'd pay their hefty fees on top of that price. :(
Carbonox_Ratchet
14-01-11, 16:02
onlyonet, if you have any finished versions of those Dante/Deadpool figures, hook me up, plz. ;P
Sorry they never got past concept stage.
Besides i'd stick them on ebay if there were any in existence :D
ShinKagato
14-01-11, 17:16
Don't forget that to import you'd be playing russian roulette with hm customs on wether you'd pay their hefty fees on top of that price. :(
Yeah and also, its never been confirmed that the game isnt region coded so you could get it and find out you have a game that wont run on your system. Still...i might end up doing that and then buying another copy to play, yeah i know its sad...
These preorder bonuses save my wallet from the money deprivation that'd be caused by a huge special edition... so for once I'm glad there isn't a huge special edition...
Any idea on the price of the DLC when it's released?
Sorry some of you feel you are getting a bum deal but sometimes there are bigger reasons that we can't exactly replicate what the US are doing for various reasons and vice versa. We had several complaints from US consumers that they wanted to get a copy of the Dead Rising 2 Outbreak Edition exclusive to Europe so unfortunately it works both ways...
In the case of MvsC3 we didn't feel that the special edition with the price we'd have to sell it in Europe warranted value for money to the consumer in what is difficult period financially for many, and at the same time had no time to look for an alternative European Special Edition.
The numbers we estimated that there would be demand for combined with the localisation costs and VAT increases meant that it would have been very expensive both for stores to purchase and for you guys to buy. This way of splitting pre-order items means that more people can enjoy Marvel Vs Capcom 3 and get a free pre order gift, and at the same time choose which pre order gift they want. It might not suit everyone but hopefully more people are pleased than disappointed.
We're planning for a European store on Capcom-europe.com which should mean we'll be able to do collectors editions in small numbers for all those desperate to get their hands on special editions of their favourite franchise. So hopefully threads like this will be consigned to the dustbin...
The more frequent visitors to these forums will also know that we regularly giveaway these type of items in competitions on the forum. So stay tuned.
Thank you for your explination. It's appreciated.
Can a Capcom employee please confirm that the US Special Edition of MvC3 for Xbox 360 will be region free?
they wont tell you whether its going to be region free or not. the idea is you buy it from your country, so they arent going to endorse you buying a copy from another country.
your best bet is waiting for playasia to confirm it......
Can a Capcom employee please confirm that the US Special Edition of MvC3 for Xbox 360 will be region free?
No idea in all honesty. Will try and find out
Yeah and also, its never been confirmed that the game isnt region coded so you could get it and find out you have a game that wont run on your system. Still...i might end up doing that and then buying another copy to play, yeah i know its sad...
I get my imports for the PS3 since it is region free. Yet the other problem is DLC. Even on the region-free PS3 i assume DLC intended for the US market will not work when using the game on a Pal PS3 and visa versa? Or am i wrong? Cause if DLC does not work then that is the biggest reason why i won't be spending too much on an import (even though you might still get the import and then also a local copy when prices go down)
bluefunkymophead
20-01-11, 08:30
I get my imports for the PS3 since it is region free. Yet the other problem is DLC. Even on the region-free PS3 i assume DLC intended for the US market will not work when using the game on a Pal PS3 and visa versa? Or am i wrong? Cause if DLC does not work then that is the biggest reason why i won't be spending too much on an import (even though you might still get the import and then also a local copy when prices go down)
You can always set up multiple accounts on your PS3 and have them for Japan and NA ;)
Can a Capcom employee please confirm that the US Special Edition of MvC3 for Xbox 360 will be region free?
No idea in all honesty. Will try and find out
Any luck with this?