Raiden IV 360 US-Bound...

[kemical]

any word on if the leaderboards will be mixed in with the existing Japanese ones?

[Princess-Isabela]

I hope it will sell well so we might see more of those fantastic titles released here in states.

[spadgy]

any word on if the leaderboards will be mixed in with the existing Japanese ones?

I'd really like to know that. I hope so, other wise what's the point? (though I'll be sad to see my scores tumble down the boards!

EDIT: Embarrassing spelling mistakes!

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Will it be Region Free, i live in the UK and have a Pal 360. I can't buy a new 360 just for this as i can't see how i could justify myself spending that money.

I have sent emails to UFO Interactive but they just ignore me, it seems Uk/EU aint getting no Shmup love

[spadgy]

What email address have you been sending it too? All us UK guys could have a go!

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

What email address have you been sending it too? All us UK guys could have a go!

Ive been sending it to -

customerservice@ufointeractivegames.com

Found it on there website in the FAQ's section

[Kiken]

Do UFO even distribute outside the US? Perhaps your efforts would be better spent contacting European distributors like 505 GameStreet.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Do UFO even distribute outside the US? Perhaps your efforts would be better spent contacting European distributors like 505 GameStreet.

Whats there email? i used their on site email tool, but as of yet no reply and its been close to 3 weeks.

Curse You REGION LOCKING!

[spadgy]

I got confused talking about contacting UFO.

505 did publish Raiden III in the UK, so it would make sense to contact them, but all there is is their pesky contact form. I'm searching their press site for a general address, but no joy yet...

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

I got confused talking about contacting UFO.

505 did publish Raiden III in the UK, so it would make sense to contact them, but all there is is their pesky contact form. I'm searching their press site for a general address, but no joy yet...

Yep i sent them about 3 messages from that, couple for the Genral and Support check boxs. But i got no reply, Personally i just hope UFO make Raiden IV region free that would solve my problem.

[doctorx0079]

I got confused talking about contacting UFO.

505 did publish Raiden III in the UK, so it would make sense to contact them, but all there is is their pesky contact form. I'm searching their press site for a general address, but no joy yet...

Yep i sent them about 3 messages from that, couple for the Genral and Support check boxs. But i got no reply, Personally i just hope UFO make Raiden IV region free that would solve my problem.

Earth to MADEIRA STEVE88: WE DON'T USE PAL IN THE USA. The UFO release will be NTSC so it probably won't help you if it's region-free. You will need an NTSC 360 and an NTSC TV to play it. Or some kind of converter.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

I got confused talking about contacting UFO.

505 did publish Raiden III in the UK, so it would make sense to contact them, but all there is is their pesky contact form. I'm searching their press site for a general address, but no joy yet...

Yep i sent them about 3 messages from that, couple for the Genral and Support check boxs. But i got no reply, Personally i just hope UFO make Raiden IV region free that would solve my problem.

Earth to MADEIRA STEVE88: WE DON'T USE PAL IN THE USA. The UFO release will be NTSC so it probably won't help you if it's region-free. You will need an NTSC 360 and an NTSC TV to play it. Or some kind of converter.

Earth to you: I have a TV capable of NTSC display and i have played region free games on my Pal system, so wtf?

FYI i know you lot don't use Pal come on jeez.

[antron]

if it's priced like Aces, it will not be region free.


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Bioshock is *STILL* right

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

if it's priced like Aces, it will not be region free.


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Bioshock is *STILL* right

I hear its gonna be $60, that what 3 times the price of aces?

[Ghegs]

Earth to MADEIRA STEVE88: WE DON'T USE PAL IN THE USA. The UFO release will be NTSC so it probably won't help you if it's region-free. You will need an NTSC 360 and an NTSC TV to play it. Or some kind of converter.

Practically every european TV manufactured in the last 10-15 years supports both PAL and NTSC (and PAL60) so playing imports is just as easy here as anywhere.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Earth to MADEIRA STEVE88: WE DON'T USE PAL IN THE USA. The UFO release will be NTSC so it probably won't help you if it's region-free. You will need an NTSC 360 and an NTSC TV to play it. Or some kind of converter.

Practically every european TV manufactured in the last 10-15 years supports both PAL and NTSC (and PAL60) so playing imports is just as easy here as anywhere.

Yh this is true, that why if i hear Raiden IV is region free il import that straight away. Now the guy above said if its the same price as aces it wont be, but its going to be $60 so does that make it more of a chance to be region free?

[Malc74]

...but its going to be $60 so does that make it more of a chance to be region free?

I don't know where you got that info from, but UFO's own website states that it's going to be $39.99, not $60.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

...but its going to be $60 so does that make it more of a chance to be region free?

I don't know where you got that info from, but UFO's own website states that it's going to be $39.99, not $60.

Ah i was quoting the price that 1up suggested, i think but its still more expensive than aces wasnt aces only $20?

[`Throwdown]

...but its going to be $60 so does that make it more of a chance to be region free?

I don't know where you got that info from, but UFO's own website states that it's going to be $39.99, not $60.

Ah i was quoting the price that 1up suggested, i think but its still more expensive than aces wasnt aces only $20?

Yep.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Well UFO Interactive emailed back, they said

That it is only a NA release and that it will work on NA consoles.

Looks like only 505 Games can come to my resue but there darn on site contact us section is awful. No reply in 4 or so weeks.

[axestar]

...If you have an HDTV and your 360 connected with an HDMI cable then you are in for a graphical treat. Raiden IV is one of the best looking games I've played. It definately takes advantage of the 360's graphical capabilities, and any purchase made by Raiden fans and shooter fans in general will not be a disapointment....
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All in all, everyone's in for a real treat. My opinion is slanted somewhat because I am such a huge fan of the series, but I can still say this game will live up to your expectations.

nice post! this has me anticipating the release more now.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Will i finally have a JAP360 with DeathSmiles and i have Raiden Fighters Aces + Insanity DVD coming. Will get Raiden IV soon enough.

[The Coop]

$39.99?

Seems a bit high. Hope we get the music CD if that is indeed going to be the price.

[Nukebelly]

Just saw that Gamestop finally has this for pre-order.. Are the pre-order extras the same as what ships with the Japanese version?

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product ... t_id=75342

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Just saw that Gamestop finally has this for pre-order.. Are the pre-order extras the same as what ships with the Japanese version?

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product ... t_id=75342

Il hold off getting the Jap copy of Raiden IV because this might end being region free.

[spadgy]

Just saw that Gamestop finally has this for pre-order.. Are the pre-order extras the same as what ships with the Japanese version?

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product ... t_id=75342

Pretty much the same, but a little better in a way.

The JPN Raiden IV came with the soundtrack in the box. The Secret Files disk was available as an exclusive preorder bonus (I think), and is a disk with a load of stuff on including a cover you can print yourself, and was

So on the US version you get that all bundled together, rather than having to source a mate who can make you a copy of Secret Files (Mr H?)...

[Rupert H]

The files are ready and waiting to be collected and for about £1.50 you can take the PDF next door and print up some covers. Collect!

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

Just saw that Gamestop finally has this for pre-order.. Are the pre-order extras the same as what ships with the Japanese version?

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product ... t_id=75342

Pretty much the same, but a little better in a way.

The JPN Raiden IV came with the soundtrack in the box. The Secret Files disk was available as an exclusive preorder bonus (I think), and is a disk with a load of stuff on including a cover you can print yourself, and was

So on the US version you get that all bundled together, rather than having to source a mate who can make you a copy of Secret Files (Mr H?)...

Yh thats why i want to hold off getting the Jap version.

[Daika110]

You can also preorder it from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Raiden-IV-Xbox-36 ... 344&sr=1-1

Shipping in August and if you believe that I've got a bridge in Arizona I will sell you cheap.

[MADEIRA STEVE88]

darn if the NA version was region free i would buy it because it would set me back £40 instead of buying from VideoGameImports the jap version which is £60.