Persona 5 Bug: Phantom Cutters, a ha-and-slash Dynasty Warriors-style game set in the world Persona 5, launching in Japan on February 20. Unfortunately for Persona fans who do not live in Japan, the publisher of the game, Atlus, has never announced a worldwide release date.
For those who don't want to wait for a North American release that isn't available yet (and those, most importantly, speak Japanese – no English translation yet), the good news is that it shouldn't be too difficult to pick a Japanese game copy.
Option 1: Enter the game
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While you will be sure to get the list from Amazon and eBay retailers, your best bet for import The victim of Persona 5 is an online retailer that specializes in East Asian exports, such as Play-Asia either Yes Asia. While any imported game will see a lower price tag, those sites are generally cheaper. We recommend going with YesAsia because it offers free international shipping on orders over $ 39. (Hint: It's a great place to look if you have your eye on exclusive consoles for toys and toys available only in Japan.)
Option 2: Create a Japanese PSN either Nintendo Shop account
Another option is to create a Japan PlayStation Network or Nintendo eShop account. Thankfully, both the switch and PS4 will allow you to add a Japanese account to your console even if you don't live in Japan.
How to create a Japanese Nintendo account in the Shop
To create a Japanese Nintendo account in the Shop, head to account.nintendo.com
Next you will need to install the user on your Nintendo Switch through the console settings menu. There you can register your Japanese eShop account for that new user. Make sure you have access to the email you registered for the new account, because you will need to enter a four-digit code, sent by email, to finish linking your account with your Switch.
Once that is set, you will be able to visit Japan at the Shop and purchase the game.
How do you build Japan PlayStation Network account
Setting up a Japanese PSN account is a lot more complicated than an eShop, but it's very straightforward. Go to the PS4 sign-in menu (“Switch User” when logged in) and hit the “Create New User” option. Start creating a new account as usual until you get to the selection screen. If you select Japanese, the text will change to Japan.
(Also, The victim of Persona 5 it's only available in Japanese now, so we'll assume you can at least learn the language. But if you struggle you can always try using Google App Translate, which interprets text using your phone's camera.)
You will be asked to fill in some details, such as gender and date of birth, and eventually you will come to the screen asking for your location. There are postal, state, and city code segments, but you only need to fill out the zip code. Also, Google is your friend here. Just open Google Maps and find a random place in Japan. (We used 103-0027, which is the postal code in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, but any Japanese postcode will.)
Next you will enter an email address and password and select a username to finish setting up the account. Also, you should use a valid email address, but one that does not already include a PSN account. Once you are silent, you will receive an email at the address asking you to confirm your new account and you must do so.
How to buy Persona 5 Scramble digitally
The next barrier you will encounter is that, unless you get an international credit card, you will not be able to purchase The victim of Persona 5 (any Japanese game) with your credit or debit card. Instead, you'll need to buy a digital currency card. Play-Asia provides digital currency for an eShop or PSN with a fast e-mail code.
Yes, it's a lot of work to set up a Japanese account, but it's worth it if you want to play Japanese games without having to wait for the box to be shipped inland. Also, if you want to download game DLC you'll need a Japanese account anyway.
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