Complete RPG List for the PS2 - Updated 2017

[lendelin]

Does anybody know if Duel Masters has another version?
I got a used copy from someone on ebay, it was in a double cd case, that included a limited edition dvd for this game.
The extra dvd, is not a official ps2 disc with slus code. It has tips on how to play the actual video game, kinda like a learn to play this game video.

It seems to have the same artwork as the normal version. My copy was missing its free trading cards though.:grumble: So i will prolly snag a new version in the future.

Could be another version of this game?, or what?
This person would have had to take it out of a single cd case, and put it in a double cd case if it wasn't a double cd version of this game. So im unsure about it. Maybe other people have this limited edition dvd aswell.:-/

Very interesting. My new copy ("Limited edition" on the front cover) has the trading card package, but not a bonus CD. I never heard of it either, but that doesn't say much. Can you post pics? Does it mention on the covers something about a bonus DVD?

[lendelin]

I went ahead and preordered Mana Khemia, but I'm curious. The description Rosenqueen has posted claims Mana is the 5th Atelier Iris game starting with Eternal Mana, however I thought this was only the forth game. Was one not localized? I know there's more Atelier games for the Marie series... but not for Iris. I'm confused.

This might be a typo, and I'm confused as you are. I know that there are other games in the Atelier-series which never made it outside of Japan, but I never heard of a fourth Atelier Iris besides the three localized PS2 games.

If they are correct, maybe a game for a handheld, pre-PS2 game for the Saturn, PS, PC or SNes?

[bcks007]

Very interesting. My new copy ("Limited edition" on the front cover) has the trading card package, but not a bonus CD. I never heard of it either, but that doesn't say much. Can you post pics? Does it mention on the covers something about a bonus DVD?

It seems to be the same cover as the normal cover, my roommate has this game aswell, so i just compared the 2. Doesn't mention any extra cd.
I could get pic of the cd if you thats what you wanted, yes? Prolly wouldn't be till next week, since i need to use someone else's scanner for that.

[lendelin]

I went ahead and preordered Mana Khemia,...

Thank godness we pre-ordered in time; it is already out of stock. It seems that it was indeed limited to 1000.

I didn't buy a second one to resell. I expect that the set will be offered a plenty on ebay, this set got enough publicity. The dot Hack GU VOl. 1 set on the other hand flew under the radar, didn't get publicity, and was sold by Gamestop/EBGames exclusively for $40 6 months after its release, that is if you were lucky to find one.

I'd be still interested how many of the dot hack GU Vol.1 sets with figurine were produced.

[bcks007]

Noooooooooooo, crap you sure it was out of stock already? I just got paid, and was planing to get it paid for today.:grrr::puppydogeyes:

[lendelin]

Noooooooooooo, crap you sure it was out of stock already? I just got paid, and was planing to get it paid for today.:grrr::puppydogeyes:

Sorry, but yeah, it is out of stock already. Link:

http://www.rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=219&HS=1

I guess you'll get it almost for the same price on ebay in late March. There will be a lot of offers on ebay, and this will probably deflate the price. But then...you never know...

[lendelin]

For the sake of consistency, collecting aspects, and for the non-completionists who still want to make sure that they have everything included in the original release, I added entries to the category 'Regular cases With Extra Content.'

If you have information about different versions of the following games (that means standard releases without the 'extra' content), please let us know. Also please shout, scream, and trample with your feet if you know about other games which came with extra content in regular cases.

I also corrected slightly the entry for Dragon Quest VIII. I forgot to mention that the game came with a playable demo of FFXII.


01) .hack Part 1: Infection. Sold only in this version with extra content. Includes a bonus DVD with an anime movie of the series.

02) .hack Part 2: Mutation. Sold only in this version with extra content. Includes a bonus DVD with an anime movie of the series.

03) .hack Part 3: Outbreak. Sold only in this version with extra content. Includes a bonus DVD with an anime movie of the series.

04) .hack Part 4: Quarantine. Sold only in this version with extra content. Includes a bonus DVD with an anime movie of the series.

05) Digimon World 4. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a trading card of ‘Dorumon’ in clear plastic wrapping.

06) Digimon World: Data Squad. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a pack of Digimon stickers.

07) Duel Masters. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Includes a pack of ten cards in gold wrapping.

08) Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir. Sold only in this version with extra content. Includes a bonus DVD with two episodes of the anime series.

10) Mega Man X: Command Mission. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a Mega Man trading card.

13) Suikoden Tactics. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Included is a soundtrack CD of the Suikoden series.

14) Wild Arms: Alter Code F. Sold only in this version with extra content. Included is a bonus DVD with episode 1 of the anime series.


CORRECTION Dragon Quest VIII:
The cardboard box contains a playable demo disc of Final Fantasy XII. Sold only in the cardboard box.

[bcks007]

Stuff that comes with extras.

Growlanser: Generations, has a alternative box art, I seen it sold on ebay, the person claimed he got it from working designs. So it may be very rare, or there is the possibility of that person lying. I saved those pics of what it looks like, seemed very legit. Too bad i didn't win that auction. Not sure if it was sold to the general public.


Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask, comes with some trading card, i didn't get my card, as i got it used, i believe it mentions it on the back of the box.

Shadow Hearts. This is kinda big, i can provide pics if needed, don't own this, but got pics. There is a, "Not for Resale" version of this game, people got it for pre-ordering Shadow Hearts: Covenant. The discs for normal and NFR are rumored to be the same, but the case, and manual are both different.
Its fairly easy to find on ebay.

Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. There is different cover versions for this, im not sure if its a messed up color version, or a on purpose color version, but its quite shiny.(there is a name for this) I've seen this a few times on ebay. No pics of it. :(


Thats all i know for now. :)

[lendelin]

Stuff that comes with extras.

Growlanser: Generations, has a alternative box art, I seen it sold on ebay, the person claimed he got it from working designs. So it may be very rare, or there is the possibility of that person lying. I saved those pics of what it looks like, seemed very legit. Too bad i didn't win that auction. Not sure if it was sold to the general public.

I pre-ordered it from WD but have the common, everywhere pictured cover of the box. Never saw another box art. Please post pics so we can decide if its legit.


Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask, comes with some trading card, i didn't get my card, as i got it used, i believe it mentions it on the back of the box.

I bought it new, and it doesn't have a trading card inside. The front and back cover don't mention a card at all. (which is usually the case). To put it into the list we'd need the assurance of someone who bought it new and a pic of the back cover/trading card.


Shadow Hearts. This is kinda big, i can provide pics if needed, don't own this, but got pics. There is a, "Not for Resale" version of this game, people got it for pre-ordering Shadow Hearts: Covenant. The discs for normal and NFR are rumored to be the same, but the case, and manual are both different.
Its fairly easy to find on ebay.

Although this wouldn't go under regular cases with extra content becasue it is a cover and manual variation, it is nevertheless interesting. (like disc label variations I wouldn't include because it gets very complicated then); nevertheless this is of interest for lots of guys on here. Would be nice if you could post a pic. (I remember the preorder deal, though, but didn't think it came with a cover variation)


Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. There is different cover versions for this, im not sure if its a messed up color version, or a on purpose color version, but its quite shiny.(there is a name for this) I've seen this a few times on ebay. No pics of it. :(

I'll have to look into this. If I'm VERY VERY sure, I'll include it of course, because this might count as extra content if it is a shiny thingie card (=expert lingo) on top of the regular cover.


Thats all i know for now. :)

Thanks for the input. Like always, it is much appreciated.

[fuchikoma]

http://www.xenolegacy.net/?subaction=showcomments&id=1155935952&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&


Xenosaga's official price has dropped to $39.99 in USD. In addition to that, a variety of preorder gifts are available at different stores. Game Stop and EB Games are reciving an art book (size and page count are unknown), Best Buy will have a limited edition lenticular cover, and Game Crazy will be handing out a large poster of T-ELOS.

Pretty sure that it's a removable insert and not stuck on in any way. Though if its factory sealed...

[lendelin]

bcks007, I just checked and there is indeed a cover version of Shadow Hearts.

It says "Promotional Copy Not For Resale" in a white border on the front cover. You're right, probably from the pre-order deal with Covenant. It seems that the manual and disc label are identical with the standard version, though, I checked four pics and that seems to be the case.

It is an interesting variation but doesn't qualify to put in the list, though. Nevertheless, thanks a lot for the heads-up!!

[lendelin]

http://www.xenolegacy.net/?subaction=showcomments&id=1155935952&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&



Pretty sure that it's a removable insert and not stuck on in any way. Though if its factory sealed...

Thanks a lot for the heads up, that clears it up. I wouldn't put the BB edition with a lenticular cover in the list then, though, because this seems to be then more of a cover variation. Unless, of course, the lenticular cover is just on the regular cover as a bonus insert, then it might belong in the extra content list.

[bcks007]

I bought it new, and it doesn't have a trading card inside. The front and back cover don't mention a card at all. (which is usually the case). To put it into the list we'd need the assurance of someone who bought it new and a pic of the back cover/trading card.

Well now you gotta add it, cause i found a pic of both versions online. I own the trading card version btw, i was gonna ask you for a pic of the non-trading card version, but i found a nice picture of it on someones ebay auction. :) The only way to tell which copy you have is to check the back of the box or possibly pending your slus and pdss numbers not matching the ones on my copy.

Do you know if this got a 2nd printing?

Can you please check your copy of Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask, and tell me if these match or are different on your copy.

On the side of my case, it says SLUS 20913P (i never noticed the P at the end till i checked my copy, just now) Is that the same for you?

It also says, Item #18026, under the slus on the side of the case, please check your's for this number, different or same?

Now i doubt these will be different, but i would like you to check your disc of Inuyasha, on the rim of the disc, you will find a PDSS number, mine is PDSS-011845, yours the same? (it should be, these usually only get changes on GH copys of games)

My disc says SLUS 20913, yours should be the same.

These pics where gotten from gamefaqs.
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/919487_back.jpg

Spine pic,
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/919487_60536_spine.jpg



For the Growlanser: Generations box art, and Shadow Hearts box, and manual variants i will need to upload them somewhere before i can post them, I might trying uploading on my geocities account real soon.

For the Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra different artwork, i heard you got the special artwork only with that special version of that, you don't get the normal artwork for it. I've also seen it sealed, so i really think it should count, cause it is a variant that is worthy of being sought after. :)

[lendelin]

Well now you gotta add it, cause i found a pic of both versions online. I own the trading card version btw, i was gonna ask you for a pic of the non-trading card version, but i found a nice picture of it on someones ebay auction. :) The only way to tell which copy you have is to check the back of the box or possibly pending your slus and pdss numbers not matching the ones on my copy.

Do you know if this got a 2nd printing?

Can you please check your copy of Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask, and tell me if these match or are different on your copy.

On the side of my case, it says SLUS 20913P (i never noticed the P at the end till i checked my copy, just now) Is that the same for you?

It also says, Item #18026, under the slus on the side of the case, please check your's for this number, different or same?

Now i doubt these will be different, but i would like you to check your disc of Inuyasha, on the rim of the disc, you will find a PDSS number, mine is PDSS-011845, yours the same? (it should be, these usually only get changes on GH copys of games)

My disc says SLUS 20913, yours should be the same.

For the Growlanser: Generations box art, and Shadow Hearts box, and manual variants i will need to upload them somewhere before i can post them, I might trying uploading on my geocities account real soon.

For the Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra different artwork, i heard you got the special artwork only with that special version of that, you don't get the normal artwork for it. I've also seen it sealed, so i really think it should count, cause it is a variant that is worthy of being sought after. :)

Nice job! I'll add Inuyasha to the list with extra content, and it is at the same time the fourth one in the list which was released without the extra content.

The SLUS # of my case (w/o the card): 20913 (no P at the end)
Item # 18026 (same)
SLUS and PDSS numbers on disc: same as yours

The only difference between the versions is therefore that the one with trading card has a SLUS number with an additional P on the spine of the case. (besides the more important and more obvious back cover)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/InuyashaFinal.jpg

About Growlanser Generations: Interesting are the different cover variations and disc label variations although it wouldn't make it to the list. In particular WD is notorious for having lots of variations of both. (thinking about the PSX RPGs)
Very important were if the box art of the outer box of the deluxe set had variations, this should be mentioned in the list. I doubt it very much though.

Xenosaga III: If the lenticular cover is a removable insert in addition to the regular cover, then it will be indeed added to the list. This certainly qualifies as extra content and goes beyond the common cover variation. I have to look into it.

Thanks again, nice job, I appreciate it! Inuyasha in particular is very helpful. When I did the list I just checked my games, and since my Inuyasha doesn't have a card I overlooked it. Interesting is now if the other games I listed came only with the extra content or got a standard release as well.

[lendelin]

Added to the list "Regular Cases With Extra Content."

09) Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask. Available in a standard version and in an edition with a trading card. The front covers of the two versions are identical. The edition with extra content has on the back cover "Includes Exclusive Limited Edition Inuyasha Trading Card," and the SLUS number has an additional 'P' at the end. (SLUS 20913P)

[lendelin]

I checked my games which I added as having regular cases with extra content for the SLUS numbers.

There are two more games which have a 'P' added to the number, namely Wild Arms Alter Code F and Digimon World 4. This suggests that both were released as standard versions without the extra content as well. (DVD anime movie and trading card, respectively)

IMPORTANT:
If someone of you has a version of these two games without the extra content (no bonus items mentioned on the back cover, no imprint on the front cover about a bonus disc of Wild Arms Alter Code F), please let us know.

Wild Arms Alter Code F: SLUS 20937P
Digimon World 4: SLUS 20836P

Your copies should have the same numbers w/o the P.

[bcks007]

I just remembered another version of a game i have thats different. I checked gamefaqs to see if i had the normal version, but i do not.
It is Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel. Anyway whats so special about it, is that i bought it from Canada, big deal right? Well its quite different the the normal NTSC/UC release.

First off, its spine slus is SLUS-20994-F, its slus on the disc is SLUS-20994-F, and it comes with 2 manuals, one in English, other in French.

I own quite a few games for the ps2, approaching 700, and this is the first and only game I've ever gotten with -F at the end. I've bought many games from canada sellers. I have came across 2 other games that did come with a french manual and a english manual, those games where The Getaway: Black Monday and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. Neither one of those are special or different then there ntsc normal verison, far as i can tell, besides getting a extra manual.

I don't think this -F at the end of the slus is common at all for canada copys of ntsc games, is it?

Can you check your pdss, upc, item number or any other numbers if applicable and let me know them, i will compare them with my copy.

Maybe you should open up a Miscellaneous category for the the odd ones that i keep finding? I think its good idea to do that. I guess i gotta get a picture of this now, unless you can find some info on it, hope so. :)

[Oobgarm]

I've never seen a -F on an SLUS catalog number, nor have I heard of it before. A pic would be much appreciated.

Generally, the P on the end denotes a 'premium' or 'promotional' release. Copies of Shadow Hearts and Midway Arcade Treasures that say 'NOT FOR RESALE' have that one the spine, too.

[bcks007]

I've never seen a -F on an SLUS catalog number, nor have I heard of it before. A pic would be much appreciated.

Generally, the P on the end denotes a 'premium' or 'promotional' release. Copies of Shadow Hearts and Midway Arcade Treasures that say 'NOT FOR RESALE' have that one the spine, too.

Wow, i didn't know that about either of those 2 games, since i don't own either.
I've heard there is a 'NOT FOR RESALE' of each of the Midway Arcade Treasures 1-3, this true?
I've also noticed there seems to be a Orange Artwork version called Midway Arcade Treasures 1, which is different then the Midway Arcade Treasures, see pic of normal,
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/917854_front.jpg

It looks more like the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3 artwork versions.
Could this Orange box version, be the 'NOT FOR RESALE' version?
If not, does the 'NOT FOR RESALE' versions of it look like the gamefaqs pic i posted?
If you need to find the Orange color version artwork, i know its almost always listed on ebay.


Do you know of any other 'NOT FOR RESALE' ps2 games?
I know of ATV Offroad Fury 2, Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Shadow Hearts.
I've also heard about Midway Arcade Treasures 1-3 and L.A. Rush possibly having those, but ive not seen these, and can't confirm on them, can you?

[Oobgarm]

Midway Arcade Treasures 1 looks just like the one above and has a large red box on the front that says "NOT FOR RESALE". The orange looking one is just a reprinted version to look like Treasures 2 & 3. I think Shadow Hearts is the same with the box on the front. I've not seen it (or the others you mention), so I have no idea on them.

The Sony ones are different, as they have special catalog numbers. The GT3 one is PBPX, I know for certain-it's probably different since it has an entirely different cover. The ATV one, I dunno, since I've not personally seen it either.

This should be split off into it's own topic, methinks.

[lendelin]

I just remembered another version of a game i have thats different. I checked gamefaqs to see if i had the normal version, but i do not.
It is Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel. Anyway whats so special about it, is that i bought it from Canada, big deal right? Well its quite different the the normal NTSC/UC release.

First off, its spine slus is SLUS-20994-F, its slus on the disc is SLUS-20994-F, and it comes with 2 manuals, one in English, other in French.

I own quite a few games for the ps2, approaching 700, and this is the first and only game I've ever gotten with -F at the end. I've bought many games from canada sellers. I have came across 2 other games that did come with a french manual and a english manual, those games where The Getaway: Black Monday and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. Neither one of those are special or different then there ntsc normal verison, far as i can tell, besides getting a extra manual.

I don't think this -F at the end of the slus is common at all for canada copys of ntsc games, is it?

Can you check your pdss, upc, item number or any other numbers if applicable and let me know them, i will compare them with my copy.

MY copy of Fullmetal Alchemist Broken Angel has a 'regular' SLUS number (20994), same on the disc. The PDSS number is PDSS 013235.


Maybe you should open up a Miscellaneous category for the the odd ones that i keep finding? I think its good idea to do that. I guess i gotta get a picture of this now, unless you can find some info on it, hope so. :)

Then we'd go into cover variations, manual variations and disc label variations. To make a reliable (!), complete list and not merely an anecdotal and selective one of those is lots of work and goes beyond what I intended to do; but PLEASE keep these informations coming if they refer to RPGs, it is very interesting and informative for lots of collectors even if we don't put it in a comprehensive list!

Same as the above goes for the Canadian variations, after all this is a list of US releases. I know that Canada is basically slightly more than an expansion of the United States, but we should draw a line there. :) (For all of you Canadians and Quebecois PLEASE do not engage now in the fashionable 'You Americans'-bashing! I'm a German citizen living in the US and the remark is ironic. If bashing is necessary, please rant about short-sighted Germans who have no culture.) :)

Questions remaining:

Digimon World 4 without a card? I found a pic (scan) of the backcover on gamefaqs with no card mentioned (I have the card variation), so in all likelihood a relase w/o the card exists. Before i put it in the list I'd like to have more confirmation, though.

Wild Arms Alter Code F without the DVD? I haven't seen a release on which the DVD isn't mentioned on the front cover and backcover, and i looked around on various RPG sites and ebay.

Xenosaga 3 with lenticular card? No news yet, haven't seen one.

Duel Masters with extra DVD and not only the trading card? Nothing new here either except for your heads up, would be great if you could post a pic at one point, this would be an important addition to the list.

[bcks007]

Yeah, been busy sorry, will work on getting pics up this evening maybe.
For Duel Masters i have no idea if this is a true add in, or possibly some other disc from a strat guide, tips guide cd, extra, i have a bunch of those, but they came with there own cases. The seller could have very well, took the single duel masters case, and gutted it, and put everything in a double case, there is no way to tell, without finding a new copy of this, or new artwork, or finding another source of where this extra cd came from.

For Xenosaga 3 with lenticular card, i don't think it comes with lenticular card, but the acctual artwork around the case is lenticular.(shinny) I've seen a pic once, wish i would have saved it.

[eternalblue81]

I really regret not getting the Best Buy exclusive cover version of Xenosaga III. I bought the game the day it out, and was pretty tempted by it, but wound up getting it at Gamestop so I could buy the guide with it for 20% off and get the preorder artbooklet. I figured I could probably find a cheap used copy of it with that cover later on, but I've never seen it since.

Anyone that's looking for the BB cover, it's not just a lenticular version of the normal Xenosaga III cover. It has T-ELOS, the same image as is used on the Xenosaga III strategy guide.

[lendelin]

I really regret not getting the Best Buy exclusive cover version of Xenosaga III. I bought the game the day it out, and was pretty tempted by it, but wound up getting it at Gamestop so I could buy the guide with it for 20% off and get the preorder artbooklet. I figured I could probably find a cheap used copy of it with that cover later on, but I've never seen it since.

Anyone that's looking for the BB cover, it's not just a lenticular version of the normal Xenosaga III cover. It has T-ELOS, the same image as is used on the Xenosaga III strategy guide.

Can you remember if the cover was a removable lenticular card? or 'just' a cover variation of the game? If it was a removable insert then it should be in the list for extra content.

I got my copy from CC for $13 when it was on sale. I didn't know about the BB cover until bcks007 mentioned it.

[lendelin]

The only useful thing I found googeling about the XENOSAGA III COVER is from a xenosaga 3 message board (besides our thread which came up pretty often):

Source (post #42):
http://xenosaga3.namco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106&page=5

Quote:
"The Best Buy's Lenticular cover is nothing more than a lenticular pencil-board thing slipped in between the regular cover and the game case's clear plastic, and then the whole thing shrinkwrapped. I picked mine up at Best Buy in the release week. It's a limited run and therefore you may not find it anymore in the store now. It can look 'fake' in a picture because it's just a plastic lenticular insert placed on top of the regular cover, more like an add-on."

This suggests it is indeed a removable insert as an add-on to the regular cover and should put in the list with extra content.

I'd like more confirmation before I update the list.

[bcks007]

MY copy of Fullmetal Alchemist Broken Angel has a 'regular' SLUS number (20994), same on the disc. The PDSS number is PDSS 013235.

Questions remaining:

Digimon World 4 without a card? I found a pic (scan) of the backcover on gamefaqs with no card mentioned (I have the card variation), so in all likelihood a relase w/o the card exists. Before i put it in the list I'd like to have more confirmation, though.

Wow, i see the pic at gamefaqs, can you get a pic of your copy? Just so we know the other version looks like?

Also for Fullmetal Alchemist Broken Angel, my PDSS number is 016565, which is different then yours. So yeah, what can we do about this? I will have to get scans from a person i know who owns a scanner, for this game, and the Duel Masters extra cd i found.
Gonna see what i can do to get those other pictures i promised uploaded somewhere tonight, if i host them on my geocites site, could you copy them, and put them up somewhere else? I don't want those pictures to crash the bandwich there, i will see what i can do.....

[bcks007]

Lets try this out. 8-)

Here is the back pic for Shadow Hearts, notice the different upc. For some reason i forgot to save a front pic, and I've never seen the spine pic.


CD and Manual pic, is the cd supposed to have a -P on it? Notice the manual is indeed different.



Time for some crazy Growlanser Generations Alternate Artwork.
Pics 3 and 6, are those from the regular version of the game, or deluxe set or neither? I don't own either, so i don't know, i just saved those pictures from the same ebay listing. Also please compare the upc to the normal edtion, it doesn't match the deluxe set, but im unsure for the norm.


Thats all the cool pics i got for now.:-P

[lendelin]

Here is the pic of my copy of Digimon World 4 with card:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/02DigimonWorld4x.jpg

Your cover variation of Growlanser Generations is interesting. Never saw this one before. WD is well known for doing cover and disc label variations, though, but I didn't expect to see two different variants for the soundtrack CD as well which are different from mine. If yours are from the deluxe set or special items individually sold or single giveaways, I don't know.

Here is my copy and the soundtrack CD which are from the deluxe set pre-ordered from Working Designs directly. (a direct pre-order from WD came with an extra set of cards and a pin, not a lousy t-shirt)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/00Growlanser1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/00Growlanser2.jpg

Here is also the backcover of my Shadow Hearts, the UPC code is indeed different from your promotional copy. Good to know that the cover and manual are different, and that even the CD has the promotional 'P' with the SLUS number.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/01ShadowHearts.jpg

[bcks007]

Your post count is elite btw. :wink 2:
lendelin, would you mind saving my pics, and uploading them somewhere that isn't going to run out of bandwich?

Btw, None of your pics showed up?


Good to know that the cover and manual are different, and that even the CD has the promotional 'P' with the SLUS number.

I think you miss understood me. I don't see a -P on that game disc version of shadow hearts, im not sure if it should or not, i was only asking about it, from other people, who own this 'not for sale' version.

[lendelin]

lendelin, would you mind saving my pics, and uploading them somewhere that isn't going to run out of bandwich?

Btw, None of your pics showed up?


I can see my pics fine, I upoad them from Photobucket and haven't had a prob with it. They don't show up?

Here are your pics, I resized them. You can remove the pics from your posts.


Growlanser Generations variants (originally posted by bcks007):

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/8Zbcks007GrowlanserFinal.jpg


Shadow Hearts Promotional Copy 'Not For Resale (originally posted by bcks007):'

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/9Zbcks007ShadowHeartsFinal.jpg


Inuyasha Back Cover with Trading Card (originally posted by bcks007):

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/1Zbcks007Inuyasha_back.jpg

[eternalblue81]

Can you remember if the cover was a removable lenticular card? or 'just' a cover variation of the game? If it was a removable insert then it should be in the list for extra content..

I couldn't really tell because the games were in Best Buy's security cases.


Your cover variation of Growlanser Generations is interesting. Never saw this one before. WD is well known for doing cover and disc label variations, though, but I didn't expect to see two different variants for the soundtrack CD as well which are different from mine. If yours are from the deluxe set or special items individually sold or single giveaways, I don't know.

This is a promo mock-up version that Working Designs made, but wasn't used for the game's release. I remember seeing Vic Ireland (either it's him or some other former WD employee) selling it with explanation in an ebay listing.
*edit*I found a finished listing for one here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140193250669


I think you miss understood me. I don't see a -P on that game disc version of shadow hearts, im not sure if it should or not, i was only asking about it, from other people, who own this 'not for sale' version.

I can confirm from my copy that the disc simply has SLUS 20347, as does the spine. There isn't any P following the SLUS number on either. The only distinctions seem to be that the cover and instruction book cover both say "Promotional Copy Not for Resale" and the different UPC number.

[bcks007]

A few questions.

Is Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Special Edition, the only version of greatest hits, or is there a normal version of GH's for this game?


Is there only 1 version of FF11? The pics i seen of it on gamefaqs, say not for resale on the case of the game. Why would it say this, if the only way to get ff11 was with the boxed HD package?
Are all loose copys i see on ebay, the Not for resale version?


lendelin, thanks for hosting those pics for me. :) Plus showing your pics you got.:popcorn:

Did you see the other info i post for Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel?, you didn't comment on it, so im not sure.....:angel: I really think you should add this one, the PDSS is different..... Everything about it is different.:villagepeople: Yes i will get pics eventually for this.

For Growlanser Generations, was the soundtrack pics i posted, different then yours?

My next days off from work, i will my best to get those other items on a scanner, so i can post them.

[bcks007]

Another question that puzzles my mind.

For the anybody that opened there copy of hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth. Special Edition, the so called "Terminal Disc", is that a actual ps2 disc, that got a scus, or slus number? Or just some dvd? I really don't know, and would like to know this please.:?

[bcks007]

Questions remaining:

Digimon World 4 without a card? I found a pic (scan) of the backcover on gamefaqs with no card mentioned (I have the card variation), so in all likelihood a relase w/o the card exists. Before i put it in the list I'd like to have more confirmation, though.

Will this work?;)

[lendelin]

A few questions.

Is Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Special Edition, the only version of greatest hits, or is there a normal version of GH's for this game?


Is there only 1 version of FF11? The pics i seen of it on gamefaqs, say not for resale on the case of the game. Why would it say this, if the only way to get ff11 was with the boxed HD package?
Are all loose copys i see on ebay, the Not for resale version?


lendelin, thanks for hosting those pics for me. :) Plus showing your pics you got.:popcorn:

Did you see the other info i post for Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel?, you didn't comment on it, so im not sure.....:angel: I really think you should add this one, the PDSS is different..... Everything about it is different.:villagepeople: Yes i will get pics eventually for this.

For Growlanser Generations, was the soundtrack pics i posted, different then yours?

My next days off from work, i will my best to get those other items on a scanner, so i can post them.

1. "Marvel Ultimate Alliance Special Edition" with the DVD was only released in the Greatest Hits packaging, and it was the only Greatest Hits release the game got.

2. The Qs about FF11 I cannot answer since I haven't any of them. I'm not interested in MMORPGs although I have the two Everquest games and Monster Hunter. Maybe someone else could?

3. Your two Growlanser Generations soundtrack CDs were both different from mine. (I posted a pic of my CD)

4. I commented on your Broken Angel variation (ironic Canada remark :) ) It seems that it is an interesting variation but won't make it in the list since it is a Canadian release; it seems that the only extra content is anyway a manual in French; BUT as Oobgarm said, a pic would be nice since he never saw a SLUS number with a "F"; and the guy is much more knowledgeable than I am.

5.THANKS A LOT for the additional Digimon World picture! I think it is safe now to correct the entry; with the P - slus number and the Digimon series it was very likely that indeed a version w/o the card existed; but I'm very careful to add entries so we can be all assured that it is a reliable list. With the pic from Gamefaqs and your pic now we can be pretty sure that the version w/o the card exists.

Correction in the list "regular cases with extra content:"

05) Digimon World 4. Available in a standard version and in an edition with a card of the Digimon ‘Dorumon’ in clear plastic wrapping. The front covers of the two versions are identical. The edition with extra content has on the back cover “Includes Exclusive Limited Edition Trading Card,” and the SLUS number has an additional ‘P’ at the end. (SLUS 20836P)

[lendelin]

Another question that puzzles my mind.

For the anybody that opened there copy of hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth. Special Edition, the so called "Terminal Disc", is that a actual ps2 disc, that got a scus, or slus number? Or just some dvd? I really don't know, and would like to know this please.:?

It has the SLUS number 21480 in the lower left corner of the front cover. Mine is still sealed, but I guess it is a DVD which can be played on every DVD player.

[lendelin]

This is a promo mock-up version that Working Designs made, but wasn't used for the game's release. I remember seeing Vic Ireland (either it's him or some other former WD employee) selling it with explanation in an ebay listing.
*edit*I found a finished listing for one here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140193250669


eternalblue81, thanks for the clarification about the cover variation of Growlanser Generations. This cover is indeed tempting, would be nice to have it.

[bcks007]

It has the SLUS number 21480 in the lower left corner of the front cover. Mine is still sealed, but I guess it is a DVD which can be played on every DVD player.


:cheers: Awesome, now i really want it since its a official disc. Slus 21480 wasn't taken by another game on sony index, and for some reason they forgot to even list it. :) Makes me wonder how many others they've missed for ntsc ps2 games. Thats the 3rd "new", but not really, disc they've forgot to list.

In case you don't know about it, its here.
http://www.sonyindex.com/index.htm

Any chance i can see a pic of the slus 21480? Is the entire case sealed?, or just the terminal disc? If its the case is sealed,can you get a picture of where it says the slus. But if it the terminal disc is the only thing sealed, and it has a disc sleeve or something cool around it, with the slus on it, i would love to see that, please.....

[lendelin]

:cheers: Awesome, now i really want it since its a official disc. Slus 21480 wasn't taken by another game on sony index, and for some reason they forgot to even list it. :) Makes me wonder how many others they've missed for ntsc ps2 games. Thats the 3rd "new", but not really, disc they've forgot to list.

In case you don't know about it, its here.
http://www.sonyindex.com/index.htm

Any chance i can see a pic of the slus 21480? Is the entire case sealed?, or just the terminal disc? If its the case is sealed,can you get a picture of where it says the slus. But if it the terminal disc is the only thing sealed, and it has a disc sleeve or something cool around it, with the slus on it, i would love to see that, please.....

Thanks a lot for the link to the site, I didn't know about it. This is very helpful indeed!!

Here are pics from the Terminal Disc, still had scans of it since I sold three sets on ebay awhile back.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/lendelin/DOTHACKInsertFINAL.jpg

[bcks007]

Nice Pics, btw that picture i linked for Digimon World 4, the without the card version, i managed to win that copy on ebay today. :) So in a few days, i can confirm its slus and pdss, and all that good stuff. :2gunfire:

[esquire]

Does anybody know if Duel Masters has another version?
I got a used copy from someone on ebay, it was in a double cd case, that included a limited edition dvd for this game.
The extra dvd, is not a official ps2 disc with slus code. It has tips on how to play the actual video game, kinda like a learn to play this game video.

It seems to have the same artwork as the normal version. My copy was missing its free trading cards though.:grumble: So i will prolly snag a new version in the future.

Could be another version of this game?, or what?
This person would have had to take it out of a single cd case, and put it in a double cd case if it wasn't a double cd version of this game. So im unsure about it. Maybe other people have this limited edition dvd aswell.:-/


For the sake of consistency, collecting aspects, and for the non-completionists who still want to make sure that they have everything included in the original release, I added entries to the category 'Regular cases With Extra Content.'

If you have information about different versions of the following games (that means standard releases without the 'extra' content), please let us know. Also please shout, scream, and trample with your feet if you know about other games which came with extra content in regular cases.

07) Duel Masters. Sold only in this edition with extra content. Includes a pack of ten cards in gold wrapping.

I picked up Duel Masters today new for $4.99 at Best Buy. It does not say Limited Edition on the front or the back, nor is the Booster Pack included as with the Limited Edition. SLUS 20924

[lendelin]

I picked up Duel Masters today new for $4.99 at Best Buy. It does not say Limited Edition on the front or the back, nor is the Booster Pack included as with the Limited Edition. SLUS 20924

Thanks a lot for paying such close attention! These kind of contributions (like the ones from bcks007, eternalblue and many others) make the list better and reliable! (Thinking about it, slowly I found this list impressive myself thanks to all the corrections and informations we got.) :)

Correction:

07) Duel Masters. Available in a standard edition and in a limited edition with a pack of ten cards in gold wrapping. The version with extra content has “Limited Edition” and “Free Booster Pack Inside!” on the front cover. The SLUS number (20924) is the same for both versions.

There we have a premium edition w/o the additional P in the SLUS number.

I have seen so many times Duel Masters very cheap but never paid attention to the two versions until I added the cases with extra content to the list. I guess it is time to grab this version as well. At least it is one of the cheapest RPGs around together with Suikoden Tactics and one of the Arc the Lads.

[bcks007]

I picked up Duel Masters today new for $4.99 at Best Buy. It does not say Limited Edition on the front or the back, nor is the Booster Pack included as with the Limited Edition. SLUS 20924


Awesome, is there any way you could get us a pic of the box front, and back, and disc?
Can you let us know the upc for it? Maybe its different then the upc for limited edition version, will make it easier to track down if it is. :-D
Can you check your disc for the pdss on the rim?(6 digits) I wanna compare it to the limited edition version of the disc.

I checked ebay last night for any copys of the normal version that you got, but couldn't find any, there was a lot of stock photos though, so it could be there, just not visible.

This still doesn't explain where i got that extra cd from.:hmm:

[esquire]

Here's another possible add, "Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey"

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/838/838459p1.html

Categorized as an action adventure RPG. The premise looks good, but the reviews are not.

[bcks007]

Got my copy in today, i can confirm its, Digimon World 4: SLUS 20836 (the no card version) Just need the other now.....

Anybody got a pic of the newly found Duel Masters variant?:band:=to make noise so someone actually answers this question, possibly the person who made this claim......:snipersmile:

[bcks007]

Time for some new info. :rocker:

I just found out about this site, http://www.rfgeneration.com/
So i checked its Canada section hoping to find info on Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel the Canada version, but didn't find anything usefull, until i saw this. 8-)

The Canadian version of Front Mission 4.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-06541-A
The disc pic,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/games/U-072/gs/U-072-S-06541-A.jpg

Normal usa version,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-06540-A

If you notice the Part #: SLUS-20888-F, and different artwork, mainly French words. Different UPC also then the usa version.

So i hope people believe me about the Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel version now.

Also there seems to be 2099 total results for Canada ps2 games, and 2094 total results for usa ps2 games. So Canada has at least 5 other different releases that the usa didn't get, and 6 when you count Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel.
Its gonna take awhile to search through all the lists to find the French games and what the other 4 released Canada games are. If anybody has some spare time to do that, please post those 4 Canada only games here, please.:sob:


lendelin, so will you add Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel, and Front Mission 4 to the variants section now?:cheers:

[bcks007]

Here is a tad more info then esquire provided for Duel Masters.
Duel Masters,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-10690-A
Sadly no pics of it.

Duel Masters [Limited Edition], in case you want to compare numbers.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-11150-A

lendelin can you ask esquire, to post a picture of this? He doesn't seem to respond to anything i ask him about this game.:grrr:

[bcks007]

Final Fantasy X-2 got a Canada release.

usa version,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03930-A

canada version, SLUS-20672-F
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03931-A

disc,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/games/U-072/gs/U-072-S-03931-A.jpg


And so did Final Fantasy X, wtf surprise.

usa version,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03920-A

canada version, SLUS-20312-F
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03921-A

The disc for some reason doesn't have the -F on it, or it could be a wrong link, but here is a back cover pic, that clearly shows its french. It could also not have a -F because they hadn't decided to do that on canada games yet, its cleary different then other canada variants.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/games/U-072/bb/U-072-S-03921-A.jpg

:devilish:



Star Trek: Conquest, is also another Canada released game, its not a rpg, i know, just thought i would share the knowledge. :)
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-16141-A

Twisted Metal Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition, also appears to have a canada version. Never seen the usa pic of the case, so im not 100% sure on this one.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-16311-A

[esquire]

Lendelin: I saw your other thread regarding your complete collection. I almost there myself, but I am not going to be collecting duplicates such as regular edition and a limited edition, just the LE.

Anyways, when I saw your pics, I noticed something strnage about your "Stella Deus" Artwork. It is completely different than mine, and I don't believe I've ever seen yours. Your artwork of course has 1 character on the cover with the title in the middle. Mine has 7 characters surrounding each other with the title at the top. I've only seen it this way before. Did you buy yours online, perhaps from an overseas seller or from Canada.

BTW, mine has a SLUS 21132 designation.

Here's what mine looks like:

http://i9.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/c9/73/22c9_1.JPG

FYI, if you want my standard edition Duel Masters, let me know as I bought a LE version brand new on ebay. I also have the standard version of Digimon World 4, w/o the card, but I am going to hold onto that until I can find the one with the card. But that can be yours too if you are interested down the road.

BCKS007: I haven't responded as I have been real busy at work and the last thing I have is time to take a picture (my camera is crappy), upload it and post it here. If I have time this weekend, I'll try to do it along with my Stella Deus.

MYSTERY SOLVED: The artwork of Stella Deus can be inverted/reveresed. Lendelin's version must have been bought used and the prior owner reversed thee artwork.

[lendelin]

Final Fantasy X-2 got a Canada release.

usa version,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03930-A

canada version, SLUS-20672-F
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03931-A

disc,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/games/U-072/gs/U-072-S-03931-A.jpg


And so did Final Fantasy X, wtf surprise.

usa version,
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03920-A

canada version, SLUS-20312-F
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03921-A

The disc for some reason doesn't have the -F on it, or it could be a wrong link, but here is a back cover pic, that clearly shows its french. It could also not have a -F because they hadn't decided to do that on canada games yet, its cleary different then other canada variants.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/games/U-072/bb/U-072-S-03921-A.jpg

:devilish:



Star Trek: Conquest, is also another Canada released game, its not a rpg, i know, just thought i would share the knowledge. :)
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-16141-A

Twisted Metal Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition, also appears to have a canada version. Never seen the usa pic of the case, so im not 100% sure on this one.
http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-16311-A

Thanks for all the work you invested and let us know these interesting variants. However, the list covers only AMERICAN RELEASES, therefore They shouldn't be included in the list from page 1.

However, I'm very sure Oobgarm and many others are very interested. In a post in this thread you you could make a complete list like the original one, and you could periodically update it.

I still haven't found Xenosaga 3 with the BB lenticular card, one day we will and can confirm it. :)

[lendelin]

FYI, if you want my standard edition Duel Masters, let me know as I bought a LE version brand new on ebay. I also have the standard version of Digimon World 4, w/o the card, but I am going to hold onto that until I can find the one with the card. But that can be yours too if you are interested down the road.


Thanks so much for the offer. I really appreciate it. I'm certainly interested. Could you send me a PM, and then we can make the deal?

[esquire]

Here's another possible add, "Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey"

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/838/838459p1.html

Categorized as an action adventure RPG. The premise looks good, but the reviews are not.

Lendelin: See above. You never responded. I think you are short one game on the list - Swashbuckers - Blue vs. Grey.

[lendelin]

Lendelin: See above. You never responded. I think you are short one game on the list - Swashbuckers - Blue vs. Grey.

Sorry for the delayed response. I remember looking the game up when you posted about it.

Dang, that is really a tough call. I read the review carefully, but are there enough RPG elements in there? Might be indeed a game for the borderline category. Maybe someone who has played it can shed light on this?

I keep the game in mind for the list and made a note.

In any case, THANKS for the info. I completely overlooked the game, and I'll buy it for sure despite its bad review grades. Unusual stuff like we get sometimes for a console at the end of its life.

[hush]

this is a fantastic list i have something to work off im just glad some of these titles made it to the land downunder
keep up the good work

[bcks007]

Is any of the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 1-3 rpgs? I've never played any of them, i doubt they are. They look more like fighting games.

But the Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles and Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2, kinda look like rpgs. Someone who's played them or looked into them more, should deiced. It has hit points, but other then that, i know nothing about it.


Now for a rpg, everyone has over looked, that came out this month!!, I think its still a rpg, unless the formula of this game has changed for its 3rd ps2 game.

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon (Special Edition)
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/image/937373.html

Persona 3: FES also got announced today, i wonder if there will be 2 version of FES, like in japan. Anybody know??

[fuchikoma]

i wonder if there will be 2 version of FES, like in japan. Anybody know??

Nope, just one. No limited edition either.

[lendelin]

Is any of the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 1-3 rpgs? I've never played any of them, i doubt they are. They look more like fighting games.

But the Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles and Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2, kinda look like rpgs. Someone who's played them or looked into them more, should deiced. It has hit points, but other then that, i know nothing about it.

Nah, the Uzemaki Chronicles seem to have even a bit less of RPG elements to them than other action games with slight RPG elements to give them more flavor. If we'd include them all the games in the Onimusha and Devil May Cry series have to be included as well. (but again, there is character growth, buying skill possibilities, and attributable skills, which shows again how often gameplay elements are used traditionally attributed to RPGs)


Now for a rpg, everyone has over looked, that came out this month!!, I think its still a rpg, unless the formula of this game has changed for its 3rd ps2 game.

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon (Special Edition)
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/image/937373.html

Thanks so much for the heads up. I overlooked it completely. I'll add it. Together with the upcoming four releases I think posting my pics was pre-mature. :)

Added to the regular list:

Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon. Special Edition.* Natsume, Natsume, 2/12/08.

Just a quick informative summary about upcoming releases:

Baroque.* Sting, Atlus, 3/18/08.
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis. Gust, NIS America, 3/18/08.
Chaos Wars.* Idea Factory, 0-3 Entertainment, 3/18/08.
Persona 3 Fes.* Atlus, Atlus, 4/22/08.

I'll be on the lokout for published guides for these games.


Persona 3: FES also got announced today, i wonder if there will be 2 version of FES, like in japan. Anybody know??

So far I know there will be only one, the last Japanese one. Atlus announced recently that it will be a double disc release (the original Persona 3 and Fes). Good news about the price: MSRP $29.99.

[lendelin]

Just a heads up:

METAL SAGA and STEAMBOT CHRONICLES are $14.99 (new) at GS/EBGames,
not online, b&m only.

Not as good as the TRUS sale a year and a half ago go when both games were $9.99, but still a good deal.

[Trebuken]

Baroque.* Sting, Atlus, 3/18/08.
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis.* Gust, NIS America, 3/18/08.
Chaos Wars.* Idea Factory, 0-3 Entertainment, 3/18/08.

Why do these all have the same release day? Isn't that odd? Is it odd also that we are not hearing about any releases later in the year?

[Aussie2B]

Chaos Wars hasn't even been officially announced by O~3 Entertainment yet, so that date is just what GameStop is pulling out of their ass. They've been doing that for a long time and just delaying it over and over as necessary. While it may ship on the 18th, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it gets canned altogether, but I'm hoping it won't.

Where did that date for Mana Khemia come from? o_O GameStop says the 31st, and NIS America is saying late March.

[bcks007]

Thought i would mention i found 2 more Canada releases. 1 is a rpg, the other is not. Just wanted the Canada rpg list to be more complete.

Samurai Legend Musashi (not sure why its not called, Musashi: Samurai Legend)

http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-07941-A


Plus this not rpg, Lego Star Wars.

http://www.rfgeneration.com/cgi-bin/getinfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-06821-A

[bcks007]

Just a quick informative summary about upcoming releases:

Baroque.* Sting, Atlus, 3/18/08.
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis.* Gust, NIS America, 3/18/08.
Chaos Wars.* Idea Factory, 0-3 Entertainment, 3/18/08.
Persona 3 Fes.* Atlus, Atlus, 4/22/08.

I'll be on the lokout for published guides for these games.



http://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=230

[lendelin]

http://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=230

I removed the asterisk from the Mana Khemia title.

I pre-ordered the special collector's box for the game from Rosenqueen, but forgot about the guide from Doublejump. THANKS!

[lendelin]

Baroque.* Sting, Atlus, 3/18/08.
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis.* Gust, NIS America, 3/18/08.
Chaos Wars.* Idea Factory, 0-3 Entertainment, 3/18/08.

Why do these all have the same release day? Isn't that odd?

The release dates have to be taken with a grain of salt. Baroque is scheduled for mid-March, Mana Khemia's release dates range from mid-March to the end of March according to different sources (NIS says late March), and with Chaos Wars we have to wait and see. Could be mid March, could be one or two months later, could be that it won't be released. Persona 3 Fes is scheduled for the second half in April.

The release dates for these games aren't hammered in stone. These titles aren't exactly Halo 3 for which release dates for the publisher are very important because gamers will stand in line to get them on release day.

The exact dates are just for me to be on top of things for the list.


Is it odd also that we are not hearing about any releases later in the year?

You never know, but I guess this might be the last wave of RPGs for the PS2. We might get one or two more later this year.

[lendelin]

To announce an addition to the list of Deluxe Sets:

I added pictures for the deluxe packages and cardboard boxes with their various special items. The highlighted link to the pictures for each game is after the text for the title in the list "Deluxe packages and Cardboard Boxes with Extra Content."

The pictures aren't intended to archive the contents of the games with downloadable 2MB high quality scans for each item; rather, I put several pictures in one big picture so we have an easy visual overview of the box covers, game covers, and in particular the various contents of the deluxe sets.

Nevertheless, I think the pictures have a very good quality and provide an instant and better overview about the deluxe packages than the text. They are intended as a companion to the descriptions.

I thought pictures might be helpful to make sure everything is in collector's packages if bought used. This goes in particular for the Dot hack package and the two Growlansers, but for the others as well.

If some of you (like me) bought in retrospect the PS1 Alundra and Lunar pakages used, you know what I'm talking about. :) Besides, they are just nice to look at.

The vast majority of the pictures are scans from me. Because some of my games are sealed, I downloaded pictures for Persona 3 (from RPG Fan or RPG Gamer) and Digital Devil Saga for some of the inserts since I could only scan the outer boxes. I used only pictures with very good quality.

Hope you find the addition helpful and enjoyable.

[lendelin]

alright cool. now here's another question. the dds box set has a place for both dds games, but it only came with dds 1 correct? what went in the other slot? I just got a copy of the dds box set and it has this sort of outer sleeve thing advertising dds 2. was that the placeholder, and if so, was anything in it?

While putting pics up for the Deluxe Sets I remembered this question posted ONE YEAR ago which I couldn't answer becasue I didn't want to open my copy (Was it already one year ago?)

carlcarlson, you were absolutely right. The paper sleeve was indeed the placeholder for Digital Devil Saga 2 in the Collector's Box advertising the game.

Since my copy is still sealed I couldn't make scans, but I came across good quality scans on the web and remebered your question. I added the scans of the front cover (DDS 2) and back cover (Stella Deus) in a second picture link.

BTW, I had no idea how much the price went up for a sealed copy of the box. Last time I checked (some time ago) it was around $80, and now it goes from $130 to $150.

I'm glad I didn't open it, and I'm glad I got it for ten dollars 3 years ago. I want to play Nocturne first anyway.

[lendelin]

...the so called "Terminal Disc", is that a actual ps2 disc, that got a scus, or slus number? Or just some dvd? I really don't know, and would like to know this please.:?

In the process of putting the scans up for the pictures of the special edition sets, I read on the back cover of the box that the disc is indeed a "Playstation 2 system exclusive disc." I guess I should read the covers of the box sets once in awhile. :) That's probably the reason it got a SLUS number. I'm glad that I remembered your question from some time ago.

bcks007, I put for Growlanser Generations the soundtrack CD variants you provided on a pic and linked to it. (links are in the list for the Deluxe Sets) I put also on the same picture a game cover variant, and some pictures of pre-order goodies WD gave out if the box set was directly ordered from them.

Unfortunately, I forgot one game cover variant. While loking for your old post, I came across the rare cover you and eternalblue81 mentioned. I'll put the pic up and link to it as well.

The rare cover variant wasn't used in the deluxe set. But it would be interesting to know if the third variant pictured ("Pictures2" - link in the list) was used in the deluxe set or if it was only sold as a stand-alone game.

[bcks007]

Hmm, i don't quite understand. Where did the pictures from your Pictures2 link come from? I don't think I've ever seen them.

Did you get your Duel Masters. Limited Edition yet?
I've not found a copy on ebay, and im dieing to see what it looks like, and know its upc, so i can ask other sellers who are using stock photos for it.

[lendelin]

Hmm, i don't quite understand. Where did the pictures from your Pictures2 link come from? I don't think I've ever seen them.

Did you get your Duel Masters. Limited Edition yet?
I've not found a copy on ebay, and im dieing to see what it looks like, and know its upc, so i can ask other sellers who are using stock photos for it.

I have the Cover variant form Mobygames. The link is

http://www.mobygames.com/game/ps2/growlanser-generations-deluxe-edition/cover-art

I've never seen it either. It is either very rare, or in the end just from a promo advertising or maybe GG has a dual-sided cover like Magna Carta and Stella Deus? My copy is still sealed, so if you or someone else has an opened copy and could check would be great. Maybe it was pre-mature to picture it as a cover variant.

I have the Dual Masters Limited Edition (opened), I'm missing the regular version. If you need information about the Limited Edition let me know.

[Wraith Storm]

I just checked my copy of Growlanser Generations and yes it does have a reversible cover with that picture. The picture is also the cover of the instuction booklet as well.

I didn't notice Xenosaga III listed as having variations. However, it does have a cover variation that I saw at Best Buy upon its release. It's the same cover art as every other copy but it was one of those "poor mans holograms". I don't know what they are actually called but its one of those "bumpy" or "ridged" surfaces and as you turn it side to side the image shifts or changes.

[lendelin]

I just checked my copy of Growlanser Generations and yes it does have a reversible cover with that picture. The picture is also the cover of the instuction booklet as well.

Thanks so much for clearing that up! I corrected the description of the pic. To declare this a variant was certainly premature. :)


I didn't notice Xenosaga III listed as having variations. However, it does have a cover variation that I saw at Best Buy upon its release. It's the same cover art as every other copy but it was one of those "poor mans holograms". I don't know what they are actually called but its one of those "bumpy" or "ridged" surfaces and as you turn it side to side the image shifts or changes.

We discussed that in the thread, I believe it exists, but to put it officially in the list of regular cases with extra content I'd like to verify it with a pic. (see above)

I made a note of it, ready to go

15) Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra. Available in a standard version and in an edition with a special front cover exclusively distributed by the retailer Best Buy. The lenticular card is a removable insert on top of the regular cover and has the character T-Elos pictured.

I asked at a local Best Buy, but the game cannot be ordered anymore. If any of you has this version with the lenticular card, please let us know with a pic.

[bcks007]

I have the Cover variant form Mobygames. The link is

http://www.mobygames.com/game/ps2/growlanser-generations-deluxe-edition/cover-art

I've never seen it either. It is either very rare, or in the end just from a promo advertising or maybe GG has a dual-sided cover like Magna Carta and Stella Deus? My copy is still sealed, so if you or someone else has an opened copy and could check would be great. Maybe it was pre-mature to picture it as a cover variant.

I have the Dual Masters Limited Edition (opened), I'm missing the regular version. If you need information about the Limited Edition let me know.



For Duel Masters, i thought you made a deal to get the newly found version? I have the common limited edition already, i want to see the uncommon one.

[lendelin]

For Duel Masters, i thought you made a deal to get the newly found version? I have the common limited edition already, i want to see the uncommon one.

Sorry, I misunderstood.

Nah, still haven't made the deal for the standard Duel Masters, I was so incredibly busy last week. But I sent a pm, so I hope the deal will take place and I'll get it soon.

[debian4life]

wow...you really did your homework. Great listing and very informative.

[jupitersj]

Thanks for all the work you invested and let us know these interesting variants. However, the list covers only AMERICAN RELEASES, therefore They shouldn't be included in the list from page 1.

However, I'm very sure Oobgarm and many others are very interested. In a post in this thread you you could make a complete list like the original one, and you could periodically update it.

I still haven't found Xenosaga 3 with the BB lenticular card, one day we will and can confirm it. :)

When Xenosaga 3 came out I picked it up at multiple stores so I could get the telos artbook plus the BB lenticular card cover. I don't have a gamecrazy near me so I couldn't get the poster however. If you need a picture of the BB Lenticular cover let me know; I can provide that for you.