Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy XIII Release Date

By Spencer . September 8, 2009 . 6:55am

The leak is true! After five years of waiting, Final Fantasy XIII will make its debut on December 17 in Japan. Unlike all of the main Final Fantasy games, Square Enix is launching this with a CERO B rating. It’s not a severe rating by any means, but past Final Fantasy games have been rated all ages.

Final Fantasy XIII will retail for 9,240 yen ($95) after tax. At the premiere party Square Enix mentioned they’re aiming for a spring release overseas.

TAGS: Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Highlight, Playstation 3, Square Enix

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MadMirko

9240 yen, Jesus. That's European style pricing.

TTTT

it seems to be around 8000yen on Amazon Japan which is usually a little cheaper than Bic and Yodabashi. So, it really is expensive. Bayonetta was 8000 suggested but is around 6300 on Amazon.

Aoshi00

I wish Amazon would sell games overseas, but then the new shipping they implemented now is at least 2000 yen by EMS, kind of canceling their discount, while shipping in Jpn is free.

That's indeed a lot... really put a dent in my wallet.. I imported FF12 on day one and it was like $90, didn't even like the game :(. And MGS4 LE was around $110 and it was worth it. Wonder if they're doing any LE, but price would be ridiculous.

TTTT

I think shipping is cheaper from US to Japan than the other way around. I tried sending my friend some kapibara-kun and rilakkuma stuffed animals and it was ridiculously priced. But I sent my CD collection(very very stupidly) to Japan from US and remember it being not that expensive.

also, when I order games and blu-rays from Amazon US I think it is like $7. so, if I have no US trips planned and cannot wait for something, it isnt that bad.

Maybe play asia is the best option? I bought the US version of Assassins Creed and had it sent to Japan and I think possibly it was no charge for shipping but terribly slow.

Aoshi00

So you live in Jpn and order from the US sometimes? I really don't mind slower shipping if it means saving a couple of bucks. Amazon Japan used to have the cheapest air mail option for 900 yen, but EMS is mandatory now for better tracking I guess. I used to order DVDs or soundtracks from Amazon Jpn, but now I just use CDJapan for that stuff, and games from PA/YesAsia or NCSX in NY.

Love rilakkuma, next best thing to tarepanda :)

TTTT

yes, mostly games and movies. blu-rays are really expensive out here. square-enix games here you can buy new or wait for them to hit their 3000yen sweet price used(which usually goes up after the initial rush of trade backs slows down). I dont like buying used but I also dont like paying more than 6500yen for a game.

for CDs, you could use iTunes Japan maybe? Or do you prefer the physical packaging?

tarepanda is cute! San-x has a lot of neat stuff.
I have been watching mameshiba videos lately:
http://dogatch.jp/anime_kids/mameshiba/top.html

Brojasu

O_O $100?!? Now that's just straight up milkage!

Gestahl

My God, what is SE thinking.

Kuronoa

Square Enix tax?

gundamboy

I sure hope the overseas version (NA) allows the change between japanese and english voices...

Aoshi00

Like MGS4, there won't be. Custom lip movements are made for the Jpn and English version respectively, so no more awkward pauses like FFX to fit the mouth flaps.