A friend of mine said that the materials used for the Japan version are " less reliable", is this true?
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Definitely not true. I've had mine for.... Well, I while, at least six months or so and it's still kicking haha. My friend has an American version and he prefers mine due to the color. Cuz that's really the only difference! Sounds like your friend just hates happiness and color, cuz that's what you get with the Japanese vita xD
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I work in a used electronics store, and the US vita feels the same as the Japanese version. I've personally tested 2 US Vita slims.
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No, not true. Japan version is the same as US version. Except the Japan version's x and o buttons serves different purpose.
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Yes it is. I'd advise you buy from the U.K or U.S if you want to enjoy durability and quality. It's not like the Japan versions aren't good...they are, but they just aren't at their best yet.
367764
no this is the american version you will have to go to amazon the japan version
1192533
Don't know about that. I have heard that some direct purchases from Japan do not have a full warranty like the U.S. sourced products. It has not been an issue for me but it is something to think about. If you go with a U.S. reseller like B&H you will have full coverage.
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I don't see anything in English that says made in Japan. Except for some English instructions in a small booklet, everything else on the box and inside is written in what I believe to be Japanese.
459847
I'm sorry I have not seen the Japanese version. But based on what I saw on Youtube, they have the same features
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Yes, the package and all of the inserts are in Japanese. There weren't any translated materials with it.
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what are you guys all talking about? I'm not sure wheather the seller changed the product photos, but it clearly says product of Japan on the photos I'm seeing. Anyone can clarify if this is Japanese or Chinese product? Makes me doubt evenmore, if people were complaning about it being from China, so the manufacturer just went ahead and put Japan on the back lol???
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I think so. The warranty is inside Japan, so I think you should think about it.
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That depends. If you bought them from a normal local vendor (one based in the US), they will almost surely be from that region. However, if you buy them from a pawn shop or from a person, it is possible they won't be. This has never been an issue for me since the dawn of video games. I do suggest that you simply be careful when purchasing games on websites that are completely in another language as it is very likely the games will be from another region. My brother made that mistake and assumed the game would work on his English version console. Considering that the game was only released in Japan though, it should have been obvious.
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I have a question, and thank you.Basically of Sony pat it, and is the same.Because you can change the languages by setting, it is the same.For a difference, made places are different.The product made in Japan is made in Japan, but the edition in Asia is foreign countries.In addition, the software which there is in down low in software and a site is different.Because use in Japan applies, the software guarantees only a thing for Japan the product made in Japan.Conversely, the Asian product made in may use the software of the Asian area and the software for Japan in applying to the software which I downloaded, but is out of a guarantee object.The main difference is such a feeling.Thank you. I have a question, and thank you.Basically of Sony pat it, and is the same.Because you can change the languages by setting, it is the same.For a difference, made places are different.The product made in Japan is made in Japan, but the edition in Asia is foreign countries.In addition, the software which there is in down low in software and a site is different.Because use in Japan applies, the software guarantees only a thing for Japan the product made in Japan.Conversely, the Asian product made in may use the software of the Asian area... » Read More I have a question, and thank you.Basically of Sony pat it, and is the same.Because you can change the languages by setting, it is the same.For a difference, made places are different.The product made in Japan is made in Japan, but the edition in Asia is foreign countries.In addition, the software which there is in down low in software and a site is different.Because use in Japan applies, the software guarantees only a thing for Japan the product made in Japan.Conversely, the Asian product made in may use the software of the Asian area and the software for Japan in applying to the software which I downloaded, but is out of a guarantee object.The main difference is such a feeling.Thank you. « Show Less
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Thank you message! The format of this product is Japan specification. You can only recording of Japanese specifications. Best regards!
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As far as I know you can't buy a new Japanese version anywhere online. Find one used on Craigslist and have it rebuilt, if it even needs it. My Japanese version is almost 10 years old, heavily used daily and besides a couple minor/cheap repairs runs like new. Don't buy the Chinese version, u will be disappointed
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OK......I went through 2 of the black controllers in a month.....on madden only.....the rubber originally looked dry and soft......wore right off.....I'm currently in the exchange process with sony. I ordered a blue and a red from Japan......on purpose...to see if the controllers differ.......i have had zero problems with the Japanese versions.....don't know why......also both black controllers R2 buttons broke too. I will say yes......your money is well spent on a Japanese model. The rubber seems to be a tougher compound......very big deal to me.
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I know the company its being imported from which is Century in Tokyo. The home company web site is http://www.century.co.jp/ and the have an English language version if you click that link on the home page. The reason I know is that the sales rep working with the USA company importing it is an old friend and told me about it. As to whether they make in in Japan, I don't know for certain but I bought a unit myself and was impressed with the quality. It seemed like what I would expect from a Japanese electronics product.
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It does differ from the manual. My Japanese friend tried to change the language but for some reason by default it only had the Japanese language option. I ended up returning it.
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Hello! My name is Ken and It is a support team of JAPANONLINE US STORE(Amazon.com Seller). I will answer your question. Guarantee from the manufacturer, is one year. But it is valid only in Japan. Between 1week, we will guarantee the product has arrived to you. Such as malfunction. Please email if you have any questions. Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------- JAPANONLINE US STORE Ken
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I looked online and cannot find the answer! If anything comes from the Japan area, then yes you should have a grave concern. Let me know if you find out.