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  • bcruise
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    • Mar 2004
    • 23274

    #46
    Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

    Hmm, I knew Steam had regional pricing but I didn't know purchasing some software was geographically region-locked, especially considering many JP titles are viewable in the US steam store. I never really compared it to how the PSN stores work differently between the US and Japan. But yeah, googling up the title brings up a steam url, and if I go to it it just says "the game is not available in your region".

    That's a bummer. I know Power Pros (also not localized) has a release date now, but does Spirits have one any more specific than "Spring 2024" yet?
    Last edited by bcruise; 04-17-2024, 12:45 AM.

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    • Blzer
      Resident film pundit
      • Mar 2004
      • 42530

      #47
      Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

      Originally posted by bcruise
      Hmm, I knew Steam had regional pricing but I didn't know purchasing some software was geographically region-locked, especially considering many JP titles are viewable in the US steam store. I never really compared it to how the PSN stores work differently between the US and Japan. But yeah, googling up the title brings up a steam url, and if I go to it it just says "the game is not available in your region".

      That's a bummer. I know Power Pros (also not localized) has a release date now, but does Spirits have one any more specific than "Spring 2024" yet?
      Whoa, I've never heard of this!

      Would a VPN connecting through Japan help in any way, or how does this work?

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      • ComfortablyLomb
        MVP
        • Sep 2003
        • 3548

        #48
        Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

        Also looking for a way to buy via Steam (USA).

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        • Blzer
          Resident film pundit
          • Mar 2004
          • 42530

          #49
          Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

          Originally posted by Blzer
          Whoa, I've never heard of this!

          Would a VPN connecting through Japan help in any way, or how does this work?

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          So, I answered my own question. The good news is that connecting to my VPN through Japan does get you on the Steam page. I don't know about account/purchase requirements with that in mind, but that's one step in the right direction.
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          • Cod
            MVP
            • May 2007
            • 2718

            #50
            Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

            Originally posted by Blzer
            So, I answered my own question. The good news is that connecting to my VPN through Japan does get you on the Steam page. I don't know about account/purchase requirements with that in mind, but that's one step in the right direction.
            Unfortunately, your Steam region is locked to wherever you purchased your first product. Changing your region is very tough and involves a lot of back and forth with Steam help. I went through this when I moved to Europe then back to the US. Each time I had to switch regions for whatever reason it was not an easy experience.

            Of course, things may have gotten better since I last went through the process (~7-years ago).

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            • Blzer
              Resident film pundit
              • Mar 2004
              • 42530

              #51
              Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

              Originally posted by Cod
              Unfortunately, your Steam region is locked to wherever you purchased your first product. Changing your region is very tough and involves a lot of back and forth with Steam help. I went through this when I moved to Europe then back to the US. Each time I had to switch regions for whatever reason it was not an easy experience.

              Of course, things may have gotten better since I last went through the process (~7-years ago).
              What about having a Japanese Steam account, like having a Japanese Amazon or PSN account?
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              • Cod
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                • May 2007
                • 2718

                #52
                Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                Originally posted by Blzer
                What about having a Japanese Steam account, like having a Japanese Amazon or PSN account?
                Yes, but you need a Japanese address and once you make your first purchase, that account is locked to the region. I have a separate Japanese account and had to use a friends address to complete my first purchase way back when. Again, some of this stuff my have changed (hopefully), so double-check anything I'm saying.

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                • GoDucks1224
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                  • Jul 2012
                  • 2623

                  #53
                  Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                  To add on to this, I read today that using a VPN to change your location and buy the game is against TOS. It can get your account banned/restricted because it's illegal due to regional price differences I guess. My first thought was buy a Steam gift card on Play Asia and switch the location with a VPN so I looked around to see if it was possible. It's weird because that's basically the exact method to do it on PS5, which I've done for a bunch of Japanese games and have never been hit by Sony for switching back to the US account immediately after. But I guess people have been banned on Steam for this before.

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                  • marbury
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                    • Apr 2008
                    • 312

                    #54
                    Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                    Wow this sounds like pretty bad news for ppl without a PS5[emoji44]

                    Would have never thought it will be so difficult on other platforms to get games from different regions especially when it is so easy to do on PSN and Nintendo Eshop.
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                    • gtfomyporch
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                      • Mar 2020
                      • 7

                      #55
                      Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                      Originally posted by GoDucks1224
                      To add on to this, I read today that using a VPN to change your location and buy the game is against TOS. It can get your account banned/restricted because it's illegal due to regional price differences I guess. My first thought was buy a Steam gift card on Play Asia and switch the location with a VPN so I looked around to see if it was possible. It's weird because that's basically the exact method to do it on PS5, which I've done for a bunch of Japanese games and have never been hit by Sony for switching back to the US account immediately after. But I guess people have been banned on Steam for this before.
                      Sounds like it will be time to hit the high seas

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                      • Ronoko
                        Rookie
                        • Aug 2004
                        • 483

                        #56
                        Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                        Originally posted by marbury
                        Wow this sounds like pretty bad news for ppl without a PS5[emoji44]

                        Would have never thought it will be so difficult on other platforms to get games from different regions especially when it is so easy to do on PSN and Nintendo Eshop.
                        I still think English PC players could potentially be in a better position if we get access to the game legally, and someone is able to mod the menus with an English translation. Which is pretty much impossible on the PS5.

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                        • Cod
                          MVP
                          • May 2007
                          • 2718

                          #57
                          Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                          Konami is making some interesting decisions with this game. I used a VPN to test multiple Steam store fronts and found the game is only available in a handful of countries. Looks like South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand have access, but a lot of other countries do not (Taiwan, etc.).

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                          • Dead2009
                            Horror Movie Guru
                            • Nov 2017
                            • 1670

                            #58
                            Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                            For the PS5 players, just wait for the game to hit like Amazon or something, because I was able to get the last game on PS4 that way.
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                            • Cod
                              MVP
                              • May 2007
                              • 2718

                              #59
                              Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                              Originally posted by Dead2009
                              For the PS5 players, just wait for the game to hit like Amazon or something, because I was able to get the last game on PS4 that way.
                              You'll be able to pre-order it from Play-Asia as soon as a release date is known.

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                              • Playboy™
                                Rookie
                                • Jan 2011
                                • 385

                                #60
                                Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2024

                                I'm anxious to pre order this game, I need a release date already !!!

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