KHCoM Any other way than GBA?

[Xalaru 445]

Is there any other way for someone in Europe to get Re:CoM that isn't just buying the GBA version?

My Dad's offered to look for a cheap American PS2 for me seeing as he lives in Texas while I'm in England... but the pointlessness of having an extra PS2 for the game makes me wonder if it's even worth it.

Considering I got the PS2 I DO have solely for the purpose of playing KH1&2, then my best friend recently gave me his PSP so that I can play BBS... I just don't wanna have to get another console.

Is there like, I don't know, any hardware/software or something that can let European PS2s play NA games? I'm sure if there was, more Europeans would be playing Re:CoM by now... but thought I'd ask anyway.

[King Riku 2,063]

I wonder if SwapMagic would work? I know it lets you play Japanese games at least.

[Sora96 17,256]

Australia doesn't have Re:Chain of Memories either Re:Chain of Memories is exclusive to North America sadly. So you'll need either Swap Magic or your PlayStation 2 modified. Those are the only ways to play a North American PlayStation 2 game outside of North America.

 

The alternative is you play Chain of Memories for the Game Boy Advance and/or watch a quality playthrough or walkthrough of Re:Chain of Memories.

[Xalaru 445]

Oh, I've heard about that, but I didn't really understand why I needed an extra part for my PS2 to use it. Or at least, my Dad said we needed to order and extra part, anyway; and he's all... tech-y. So I believed him.

 

Meh, I guess I'll just have to try SwapMagic and get whatever extra part my Dad was talking about.

 

Wait, if the PS2 is modified, would it still be able to play EU games?

Edited May 7, 2012 by Xalaru

[Sora96 17,256]

Oh, I've heard about that, but I didn't really understand why I needed an extra part for my PS2 to use it. Or at least, my Dad said we needed to order and extra part, anyway; and he's all... tech-y. So I believed him.

 

Meh, I guess I'll just have to try SwapMagic and get whatever extra part my Dad was talking about.

 

Wait, if the PS2 is modified, would it still be able to play EU games?

 

If it's modified it'll be able to play all PlayStation 2 games.

[Xalaru 445]

Oh, alright, thanks. No idea how to go about doing that, but I'll ask my Dad.

[AnsemTheWise 1,114]

I just use the SwapMagic disc. It's easier than all that modifying chizz.

[Sora96 17,256]

I just use the SwapMagic disc. It's easier than all that modifying chizz.

 

Yeah but with Swap Magic you'll have to keep using the tool and disc every time. So in the long run it may be better to mod it as you wont have to do anything to get the game started.

[AnsemTheWise 1,114]

Yeah but with Swap Magic you'll have to keep using the tool and disc every time. So in the long run it may be better to mod it as you wont have to do anything to get the game started.

 

It takes ten seconds... and I break things that I try to modify.

[CardCaptorDeadpool 386]

You could but tbh if you already got BBS on that PSP theres no reason to go through so much effort just to play ReCoM its not even THAT good I mean BBS is similar and better in the gameplay department. Like if its for cutscenes theres plenty on youtube and trust me after an hour or so watching a walkthrough you've pretty much seen the whole game's combat especially for Riku. tbh just watch Twilight Town, Destiny Islands and Castle Oblivion cause most players get all the good Sleights by then.

 

I know its not the same and you really dont want to get a new console but you should really consider investing in a 3DS cause tbh SE are never gonna make a next gen engine for KH until theyre done with Versus 13 and thats prolly gonna be another 2 years at least and since Tetsuya Nomuras planning on announcing a new KH its almost definitely gonna be on the 3DS since the PSP is totally dead. Plus if you want a new Sora even a Riku adventure Dream Drop Distance is the way to go! I know its incredibly annoying but if anything playing BBS is just gonna give you a taste for it.

 

Oh ya that reminds me get it used it should be about 130 pounds cause GameStop sell them for about 140 Euros here. I heard since the 3DS is on its feet Nintendo are gonna raise the price to try and break even cause they've been selling at a loss.

Edited May 8, 2012 by CardCaptorDeadpool

[Timpani 23]

Depends on how powerful your computer is.

I don't see any problems with buying the NA version of the game and emulating it. If they feel the need to region lock their console you have the right to bypass it the easiest way you can. I wouldn't use swap magic, but that's just me.

Edited May 9, 2012 by Timpani

[Xalaru 445]

You could but tbh if you already got BBS on that PSP theres no reason to go through so much effort just to play ReCoM its not even THAT good I mean BBS is similar and better in the gameplay department. Like if its for cutscenes theres plenty on youtube and trust me after an hour or so watching a walkthrough you've pretty much seen the whole game's combat especially for Riku. tbh just watch Twilight Town, Destiny Islands and Castle Oblivion cause most players get all the good Sleights by then.

 

I know its not the same and you really dont want to get a new console but you should really consider investing in a 3DS cause tbh SE are never gonna make a next gen engine for KH until theyre done with Versus 13 and thats prolly gonna be another 2 years at least and since Tetsuya Nomuras planning on announcing a new KH its almost definitely gonna be on the 3DS since the PSP is totally dead. Plus if you want a new Sora even a Riku adventure Dream Drop Distance is the way to go! I know its incredibly annoying but if anything playing BBS is just gonna give you a taste for it.

 

Oh ya that reminds me get it used it should be about 130 pounds cause GameStop sell them for about 140 Euros here. I heard since the 3DS is on its feet Nintendo are gonna raise the price to try and break even cause they've been selling at a loss.

 

I already have a 3DS, got it in March last year, and I intend on getting DDD. But being a big fan of KH I'd rather not sit through a playthrough on YouTube instead of playing the actual game for myself, which I'm sure you can understand. Even if it's similar or the same to other KH games, I'd still love to play it. But thanks. (:

 

Depends on how powerful your computer is.

I don't see any problems with buying the NA version of the game and emulating it. If they feel the need to region lock their console you have the right to bypass it the easiest way you can. I wouldn't use swap magic, but that's just me.

 

Yeah thanks, I might look into emulating it, but pretty sure we're going to have to update my laptops (got a MacBook) RAM or something before I consider that. It's started running slow and freezing like mad lately as it is... My Dad's looking into either SwapMagic or modifying it at the moment, so I'll just see how that goes. ^^;

[Nikolasvanitas 358]

i would suggest

pcsx2

or

PS2 modchip=PS2 Matrix Infinity

you can also try KH2FM with an english patch if you choose one of these 2 ways

[TheOriginalBob 110]

I use PCSX2 myself. Re:COM runs a little easier, for some reason the cutscenes are all FMV's. Well the voiced ones are anyway.

[Sora96 17,256]

I use PCSX2 myself. Re:COM runs a little easier, for some reason the cutscenes are all FMV's. Well the voiced ones are anyway.

 

This is an option but you must still legally own a PlayStation 2 and a copy of the game.

[TheOriginalBob 110]

This is an option but you must still legally own a PlayStation 2 and a copy of the game.

 

I would if it was available in my country.

[Sora96 17,256]

I would if it was available in my country.

 

You must live in Australia or Europe.

 

Maybe I'll tell the police. Lol. You shouldn't break the law.

 

You can easily import the game for say $20 on Amazon.com and eBay.

[TheOriginalBob 110]

You must live in Australia or Europe.

 

Maybe I'll tell the police. Lol. You shouldn't break the law.

 

You can easily import the game for say $20 on Amazon.com and eBay.

 

I'm afraid I'd just end up with an expencive coffee coaster. I live in Europe with a European console I wouldn't be able to play it. Aside from modding my console which is just as illegal. I'm not a cheapskate i'd glad buy a copy if it was available in my region, but for now this is my only option without any heavy handed hardware tinkering.

[Sora96 17,256]

I'm afraid I'd just end up with an expencive coffee coaster. I live in Europe with a European console I wouldn't be able to play it. Aside from modding my console which is just as illegal. I'm not a cheapskate i'd glad buy a copy if it was available in my region, but for now this is my only option without any heavy handed hardware tinkering.

 

You could use Swap Magic. But your not getting my point.

 

If you simply imported a copy of Re:Com from North America then what your doing will be legal.

[TheOriginalBob 110]

You could use Swap Magic. But your not getting my point.

 

If you simply imported a copy of Re:Com from North America then what your doing will be legal.

 

Isn't using Swap magic software also considered illegal?

[Sora96 17,256]

Isn't using Swap magic software also considered illegal?

 

Nope. It's legal. Even ask DChiuch. He uses it.

[TheOriginalBob 110]

I'm not actually familiar with Swap magic or how it works. Might get myself a copy. Plus Re:COM would make a nice edition to my ever growing KH collection. Even if it is from a different region. Just so long as shipping doesn't cost a fortune.

[Weedanort 8,786]

Never heard of SwapMagic before.

 

I tried the hard way, by importing it from the USA.

 

And then I tried to import an american PS2, but I failed