I know what you're thinking. WTF, I don't read Japanese, why the hell would I want some of that shit?
Well the truth is that for many games you don't need to know Japanese in order to enjoy them. Fighters, Shooters, and many Action games can all be played without understanding a word of Japanese.
Yea but can my console even play that shit? Well yes and no. It depends on what console. Most hand held systems such as DS and PSP are region free while most home based consoles like PS2 and 360 are region locked. However there is ways around this. The easiest way to just import a console from Japan. However in the PS2's case there is a much cheaper method, swap magic. Swap Magic also has another effect, it allows you to play burned games. There is also swap magic methods for the Wii. If you own a 360 then you are also welcome to play the huge library of Asian region free titles. Most of these debut at a cheaper retail price than their North American counterparts.
Consoles:
PS2
360
Wii
Wiz GP2X
Swap Magic:
PS2
Wii
Region Free Titles (NO MODIFICATION NEEDED):
Click Here
Well if Asian games are region free then why do I need to import any 360 games at all? Well many Japan only titles don't even make it to the Asian markets just as they don't make it here.
The following are some of the recommended Japan only 360 titles.
Death Smiles
Idolm@ster:Twins (contains both the Original and Live For You!)
Otomedius Gorgeous
Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi Extra
Agarest Senki: Rapier Lance
Raiden IV
Mushihimesama Futari
Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta
Shooting Love, 200X
Recommended PS2 titles;
Dodonpachi Daioujou DV
ESPGaluda
Melty Blood: Act Cadenza
Fate/Unlimited Codes <---very highly recommended
The Rumble Fish
Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition & Vampire DarkStalkers Collection
Capcom vs SNK 2: Millionaire Fighting 2001 & Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future
Thunder Force VI
A.C.E. Another Century's Episode 3 The Final
Trigger Heart Exelica Enhanced
WORK IN PROGRESS More to come...
Well the truth is that for many games you don't need to know Japanese in order to enjoy them. Fighters, Shooters, and many Action games can all be played without understanding a word of Japanese.
Yea but can my console even play that shit? Well yes and no. It depends on what console. Most hand held systems such as DS and PSP are region free while most home based consoles like PS2 and 360 are region locked. However there is ways around this. The easiest way to just import a console from Japan. However in the PS2's case there is a much cheaper method, swap magic. Swap Magic also has another effect, it allows you to play burned games. There is also swap magic methods for the Wii. If you own a 360 then you are also welcome to play the huge library of Asian region free titles. Most of these debut at a cheaper retail price than their North American counterparts.
Consoles:
PS2
360
Wii
Wiz GP2X
Swap Magic:
PS2
Wii
Region Free Titles (NO MODIFICATION NEEDED):
Click Here
Well if Asian games are region free then why do I need to import any 360 games at all? Well many Japan only titles don't even make it to the Asian markets just as they don't make it here.
The following are some of the recommended Japan only 360 titles.
Death Smiles
Idolm@ster:Twins (contains both the Original and Live For You!)
Otomedius Gorgeous
Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi Extra
Agarest Senki: Rapier Lance
Raiden IV
Mushihimesama Futari
Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta
Shooting Love, 200X
Recommended PS2 titles;
Dodonpachi Daioujou DV
ESPGaluda
Melty Blood: Act Cadenza
Fate/Unlimited Codes <---very highly recommended
The Rumble Fish
Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition & Vampire DarkStalkers Collection
Capcom vs SNK 2: Millionaire Fighting 2001 & Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future
Thunder Force VI
A.C.E. Another Century's Episode 3 The Final
Trigger Heart Exelica Enhanced
WORK IN PROGRESS More to come...