Has anyone bought JPN PS2 Metal Gear Solid 2?

Liquid Snake

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I'm going to buy JPN version and just wonder if it has language option like Silent Hill 2?
 

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Unfortunately not... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
Japanese text and voices...
 

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Originally posted by BRANDI:
<STRONG>Unfortunately not... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
Japanese text and voices...</STRONG>

What? Man.....that sux <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
Well, maybe I'll buy a strategy guide then....
 

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Originally posted by Liquid Snake:
<STRONG>What? Man.....that sux <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
Well, maybe I'll buy a strategy guide then....</STRONG>

Uh, or you could just buy the English one and actually READ AND UNDERSTAND what you're playing, right? <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">
 

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Problem is I have JPN PS2....

I have several US PS2 games (still in shrinkwrap) I can't play unless I get US PS2.

You might ask me why I bought those US games? Because those games come with gun (time crisis 2 and Vampire Night)and I might get US PS2 later.....

But I really want to play English MGS 2... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
 

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Originally posted by Liquid Snake:
<STRONG>Problem is I have JPN PS2....

I have several US PS2 games (still in shrinkwrap) I can't play unless I get US PS2.

You might ask me why I bought those US games? Because those games come with gun (time crisis 2 and Vampire Night)and I might get US PS2 later.....

But I really want to play English MGS 2... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Can't you have your system modded to play all territory games? Seems like that would be the best solution . . .
 

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Unfortunately Chimp, the PS & PS2 mods are a pain. No one has come out w/ an effective PS2 mod yet and he doesn't want mod protection put on future games so he can't play it at all. Capcom did this with games like Bio Hazard 3 and Dino Crisis. It checked if your system was chipped and if it was it wouldn't let you play. I think LS is trying to avoid this.
 

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Originally posted by Tom:
<STRONG>Unfortunately Chimp, the PS & PS2 mods are a pain. No one has come out w/ an effective PS2 mod yet and he doesn't want mod protection put on future games so he can't play it at all. Capcom did this with games like Bio Hazard 3 and Dino Crisis. It checked if your system was chipped and if it was it wouldn't let you play. I think LS is trying to avoid this.</STRONG>

OK thanks for that info Tom. I didn't realize that the PS2 mods weren't very reliable . . . shame it can't just use a boot disc like the DC, makes things VERY easy for import games!! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">
 

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I may either buy JPN Metal Gear Solid 2 or save $$ to get US PS2 <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
 

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I heard Sony created the system to reset if you press the eject button. Supposedly to keep people from using boot discs and swap tricks. Unfortunately, if they ever do reach the point where they have multi disc games, it's going to be a pain in the ass.. <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">
 

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That's why I say importing sony shit is a pain in the ass.

It may be worth the trbl for Saturn and other systems, but Sony goes out of their way to make it tough for the "'ardkore".

Yea, MGS2 JP might have better cover art, but that's all it has.
 

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Originally posted by chimpmeister:
<STRONG>OK thanks for that info Tom. I didn't realize that the PS2 mods weren't very reliable . . . shame it can't just use a boot disc like the DC, makes things VERY easy for import games!! <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

One may come out at some point. Maybe game shark cd or something like that. Until then unless you have a jpn ps2 your out of luck playing imports or taking a big risk.
 

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Yea, MGS2 JP might have better cover art, but that's all it has.

Actually, there are 2 additional modes (boss survival and casting) as well as better voice acting.
 

Tom

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Liquid,Shou-sama is right about the voice acting. I had a jpn ps2 w/ the MGS2 demo the voice acting is better.
 
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