Japanese Blue Dragon bundle: the unboxing [update 2]
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Dec 7th 2006 at 10:30AM }
Yes, we know. You've already seen the Blue Dragon box. Why show us again, you say. Dear friends, that was merely a box. Now this, this is a bundle, and as bundles go, the Japanese Blue Dragon bundle is a monster. The bundle comes packed with goodies, first of which is of course Blue Dragon itself. Also included in the box: a 360 Core system, a 2007 Blue Dragon calendar (though 2007 is actually the year of the pig), a Blue Dragon faceplate, and five (!) figurines representing each character from the game. It's a little odd that the bundle includes no way of saving your game (kind of an important feature in RPGs), but then we expect Microsoft is hoping to make few bucks on hard drives and memory cards. Some of you may have heard that Blue Dragon received an impressive 37/40 from Famitsu, Japan's biggest gaming mag, so it will be interesting to see how this bundle fares at retail. Oh, and lest we forget, it should be available in Japan today. Head over to 1UP for more pictures.
Update 2: This bundle has no hard drive.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
BklynKid @ Dec 7th 2006 10:53AM
I'm probably wrong, but I thought Japan didn't have the Core SKU.
sagexsdx @ Dec 7th 2006 11:25AM
it's strange that the core in this bundle has a chrome drive tray which usually is the distinguishing trait between a souped up core and a premium. nonetheless, this bundle is pretty hawt
Deezul @ Dec 7th 2006 11:29AM
I thought Japan had one SKU. If that's a core system, it's got the chrome drive tray that is only on the Premium system in the US.
Jonah Falcon @ Dec 7th 2006 11:41AM
I WANT BLUE DRAGON, DAMMIT. >:(
Jonah Falcon @ Dec 7th 2006 11:45AM
"a 2007 Blue Dragon calendar (though 2007 is actually the year of the pig)"
That's nice, but Japan is not China. (rolling eyes)
epobirs @ Dec 7th 2006 11:43AM
Japan originally had a single hard drive-equipped SKU, but as I recall, they added a low cost hard drive-less SKU to enable the price of this bundle and future similar promotions.
Versions shown on the Play-Asia site seems to show a package with no hard drive or memory unit incouded or listed.
Nutman @ Dec 7th 2006 11:50AM
Don't expect us stupid round eyes to know the difference.
Richard Mitchell @ Dec 7th 2006 11:50AM
"That's nice, but Japan is not China. (rolling eyes"
And here I thought I was just making a harmless joke. Sigh...
Pete @ Dec 7th 2006 12:17PM
This may be wishful thinking... but is this game region encoded?
Kyle @ Dec 7th 2006 12:46PM
The joke seemed a good one to me. Harmless I would think. Thanks Richard
Duscrom @ Dec 7th 2006 1:26PM
Correction, the Jp Core 360, DOES NOT come with a HDD, http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/hardware/consolelineup/xbox360bluedragonpackage.htm
It does not list the HDD as being included.
Pay Day @ Dec 7th 2006 1:31PM
yey play-asia have it as
Box contents
Xbox 360 Console
Controller
Composite AV Cable
Power Supply (110V)
Manual (Japanese)
Blue Dragon
Blue Dragon Faceplate
Blue Dragon Mini Figure Set (5pcs)
Desk Calendar
Theres no HD!!! with ANY CORE 360!
Crimson Angelus @ Dec 7th 2006 1:34PM
Hey, if you set your language to english in the system are there english subtitles? I really want to import this game if it does. Thanks!!
ymmv @ Dec 7th 2006 3:16PM
Please update your update. Originally only the Premium version was for sale in Japan. The Blue Dragon bundle is the Core version which does not come with a HD.