Product Information

• First Press Bonus
• Limited Editions
• Blu-ray
• DVD
• TV Standards
• SACD (Super Audio CD)
• Video Games
• DVD-Audio

First Press Bonus

Bonus extras are sometimes included with first press (initial press) editions. Whenever the details for bonus extras are available, the description is shown in "Description" in the item details page.

First press editions with bonus extras are limited in quantity. Occasionally, they are sold out before the item has even been released. After the first press edition is sold out, only the later regular pressing without the bonus extra is available for ordering. Usually, all item details including the catalog number and the price remain the same after the first press edition is sold out.

To clarify whether the first press edition for the item is available or not, we indicate the buttons below in the item details page. If you do not see either of the buttons, it means that there is no difference or distinction between the first press and the regular editions for that item.
: If your order is processed while this button is still indicated, you will receive the first press edition with the bonus extras.

: If this button is indicated, it means the first press edition is no longer obtainable, and you will receive the regular edition. The details of the bonus extra is still shown in the "Description," but it is no longer included.

If your payment method is either International Postal Money Order, or Cash Sent via Registered Mail, it is possible for the first press edition to be no longer available by the time your order is processed. This is because we do not process orders with these methods of payment until we have received the payment. Similarly, we do not process credit card orders until we have obtained authorization from credit card company.

*While we try out best to keep it up to date, details of bonus extras are subject to change without prior notice.

Limited Editions

Some items are released in limited quantity or for a limited period of time. Whenever they are sold out, or the period is over, no additional editions are pressed/manufactured.

: This button is indicated in the item details page to clarify that the item is a limited edition.

Blu-ray

Blu-ray titles are playable only on Blu-ray players. They are not playable on conventional DVD players or HD DVD players. There will be 3 regional encoding for Blu-rays as listed below, which are different from DVD region codes.

• Region 1: Japan, North America, South America, and East Asia (excluding China)
• Region 2: Europe and Africa
• Region 3: India, China, Russia, and all other countries.

DVD

There are 6 region codes. Typically, DVD players sold in one region is compatible only with DVD titles that are encoded for that region.

• Region 1: US and Canada
• Region 2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East (including Egypt)
• Region 3: Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong)
• Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean
• Region 5: Eastern Europe (Former Soviet Union), Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia
• Region 6: China

Most DVD titles available at CDJapan are encoded for Region 2. Please make sure your DVD player is compatible with region-2 discs before finalizing your order. Also make sure that your TV is NTSC-compatible

There are a few DVD titles that are playable in all regions. Such titles are indicated as "Region Code: ALL" under "Edition Details" in item pages. If the indication is missing, then it must be assumed that the title is encoded for Region 2. *Please note that opened items are not eligible for returns, unless there is a manufacturer defect. So please make sure that your DVD player can play region 2 DVDs before completing your order (see Returns Policy).

TV Standards

There are 3 TV broadcast standards.

• NTSC: Japan, US, and Canada
• PAL: Europe, UK, Australia & others
• SECAM:France, Greece, Russia

All DVD titles available at CDJapan are NTSC formatted. Please make sure your DVD player, videocassette players, and TV are NTSC-compatible before finalizing your order.

SACD (Super Audio CD)

SACDs are playable only on SACD players, and will not play on regular CD players. On the other hand, SACD Hybrid disc has a layer that is playable also on regular CD payers. Such titles are indicated as "Format: SACD-Hybrid" in item details page.

Video Games

All our game products are original Japanese version with menu and manual ONLY in Japanese language. (Menu is not included in English or any other language).

The following consoles are region free, meaning that all games are compatible in all regions.
However, please make sure that your TV is compatible with NTSC signals as detailed in "General Notes About Games" listed below:

• Sony Playstation 3
• Sony Playstation Portable
• Nintendo DS

On the other hand, Xbox (Microsoft) Wii (Nintendo) and DSi/DS 3D (Nintendo) are region locked and compatible ONLY with consoles sold in Japan. They are NOT compatible with consoles sold in any other region, even if the TV is formatted for NTSC signals.

Notes About Japaneses Games

1. TV Format (NTSC)
   Games sold in Japan are formatted for NTSC. So, make sure that your TV is compatible with NTSC signals. If your TV uses PAL or any other format, the picture may not be displayed properly. However, if your TV has HDMI, then there is nothing to worry about as there are no different types of signals such as PAL or NTSC.
2. Online Plays
   Some games have online plays, and some of them may be region locked. So, even if you have no problem playing the game itself, you may not be able to online plays.
3. Accessories
   Accessories themselves do not have any special specifications based on regions, but please make sure that voltage is compatible and that any batteries used are readily available where you are located.

DVD-Audio

DVD-Audios are playable only on DVD-Audio players and DVD players that are compatible with DVD-Audios (to find out for sure, consult the manual of your DVD player, or look for DVD-Audio logo). DVD-Audios are not playable on regular DVD players or CD players.