[BenderBends]

Originally Posted by cerberus

lifetime gamer here...don't mod anything, it's usuallly crap workamship and the constant updates will mean your chip'll be obsolete in a couple of months. did it to my PS2 back in 2001 and it was total garbage.
HK i'd imagine will have the Japan version, that's usually the case in east asia. HMV/HK Records will have English versions tho, for sure.

i disagree....
if you get one of the cheap crappy mod chips, then yes it will most likely be outdated after 6 months to 1 year as game developers update their blocking power

however if you get a mod chip such as DMS 4 Pro for PS2, it is basically a new OS for the PS2, which allows for future updates and upgrades and whatnot...

BUT....i do agree that you must get it properly and professionally installed. If not, the results will vary.

[Wes]

If you don't mind paying $400 more than US retail, you can get a system from yesasia:

http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept...section-games/

[KnowItAll]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/24/xbox360_bugs/

See . this is what happens to fan boys who want to run out and be the first to buy a Microsoft product.

[cerberus]

haa hah microsoft how paltry. wait for the PS3, there won't be any regions for her this time round. i'm readying the tent and goretex galoshes starting next week.

[cb1118]

you may also go to this web site
http://www.buygame2.com

you can order Japan version from here! (go to home page to see the product detail)

**note: most XBOX games now have multi-language menu...and gameplay...

so if you can't wait for HK version, or you think the USA version is too expensive...(and also hard to get games)

try to order from buygame2.
**for USA version XBOX 360, you may order from
http://www.cduniverse.com
(but I know that the shortage of XBOX 360 has caused cduniverse.com not able to get any inventory so far)

[KnowItAll]

Again, one more reason why you should avoid the early releases.

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=27930

Classic ...

[cb1118]

it's true,
there is an "overheat" trouble with some of the XBOX 360s.

cause of overheating
(1)powersupply unit *damn thing is huge!
(2)the heatsink covering the CPU or the GPU (ATi) actually may come lose due to transportation process, thus it's not doing its job..
(3)production defect on area of heatsink surface to chips..
(4)users place the XBOX 360 in an area that lacks ventilation....

anyway, I am ordering my Japan unit (arriving 12/12)

[JaredHK]

I have heard that there are some guys selling them locally. A friend found an ad on Discuss.com.hk and picked one up from the guy.

I am sure the guys in SSP will have them in a few weeks.

Good Luck !

[RecentlyMoved]

Originally Posted by FilipH

2. In 2006 the xbox360 will be officially launched in hongkong. So, eum. Is this going to be a different region? Or same region like Japan games?

Has this been answered already. Sorry if it has but KIA coudl you please get some info on this or any others.

I can't see it happenign to be honest. Wouldn't it be the same PAL, NTSC/J and NTSC/US as other releases?

[cb1118]

Japan version XBOX 360 only can play the following games
(1)HK version XBOX 360 games
(2)Japan version XBOX 360 games
(3)All Region XBOX 360 games **such as R6 series

HK version XBOX 360 only can play the following games
(1)HK version XBOX 360 games
(2)Japan version XBOX 360 games
(3)All Region XBOX 360 games **such as R6 series

NORTH AMERICA version XBOX 360 only can play the following games
(1)North America XBOX 360 games
(2)All Region XBOX 360 games **such as R6 series

forget about European version or Australia version
the games are PAL system..and there is no way you can find an online shop that will ship out PAL system game for international order.


however, you can order North America version games from
www.cduniverse.com