While we wait for Atlus to make more copies of Demon’s Souls, those of an impatient disposition might want to look at ordering it online.
Play Asia is offering the soul-destroyingly difficult PS3 RPG for the very reasonable price of $US64.90. Or just a smidgeon over $AU70. And that includes a bonus CD soundtrack and 40-page artbook.
There’s also the deluxe edition for $US79.90—or just under $AU90—which also comes with a perhaps essential 150-page strategy guide.
We’ve heard there are a few local distributors negotiating with Atlus to release Demon’s Souls in Australia, but as yet nothing has been confirmed.
Alex Cullinan
October 22, 2009 at 1:59 PM
It would probably end up cheaper to import a US copy than to buy from local stores, considering the strength of the Australian dollar. $60-70 inc. shipping as opposed to the typical $109.95? I think I can wait the couple of weeks for international shipping for savings like that.
Report PermalinkNic Van Den Berg
October 22, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Agreed – I have been experiencing similar savings using steam for my computer games, getting Aion this week; Around $55 via steam as opposed to $99 here in the brick and mortar retailers in perth
Report PermalinkSeb
October 22, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Regardless of cheaper, most JRPGs never get Euro/Australian release. And if they do, it is often 6 to 18 months later.
Which is one reason why DS and PSP have been such popular platforms for JRPG fans – no region lock, and import friendly.
Report PermalinkNegativeZero
October 22, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Even worse is when Atari were doing distribution. They’d quote the EU release date for us, but the reality was that that the game would actually show up in Australian stores 2-3 weeks later. Back when I used to bother buying JRPGs locally it used to piss off the stores I ordered from too, because they would have no clue when they were getting stock.
Nowadays I’ve got a modded PS2, Wii with Homebrew Channel & GeckoOS, JP-region 360 and don’t need to worry about regioning for PS3, PSP and DS. At least that was the case until niche PSP games started showing up only on PSN and we came full circle. :\
Report PermalinkPA
October 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Ordered mine a couple of weeks ago; hopefully has already arrived at home, otherwise fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Report PermalinkJulian
October 22, 2009 at 5:05 PM
I’ve been playing this for a week or so now and it is simply amazing.
Report PermalinkMust have game for PS3 owners.
GiantDave7
October 22, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Picked up a Deluxe Edition at city Gametraders for $120. Might be a bit more expensive but since Deluxe Edition is no longer in stock at Play-Asia (last time I checked) I figured it was worth forking out a little more.
Report PermalinkJulian
October 22, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Odd GiantDave7,
Report PermalinkI bought a 2nd copy (Deluxe Edition for a friend) on Monday and it arrived yesterday from Play-Asia.
Site says right now they have it in stock and will ship in 24 hours from purchase.
Cost me just shy of $95 AUD inc. shipping.
Dougie
October 26, 2009 at 4:26 PM
I bought a copy of of the Deluxe edit from Play-Asia. Its really hard, but hell. I love it.
Report PermalinkAPK
November 14, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Have to agree with all these comments on importing>EU/AU release, as we always get it late and generally at a significantly higher price.
Report PermalinkDan
November 30, 2009 at 11:04 PM
I ordered mine a week ago yesterday and i cant stop thinking about when it will arrive. Got mine from play-asia and i think iam gonna have a heart attack when it arrives. Ive hyped it up in my mind so much. Dont think ive been wanting a game so much except for FFXIII.
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