I was looking to import Ghost Trick from PlayAsia when I started wandering what other games are exclusive to Japan or any other region. So I could order in bulk. Thought it will be a good idea to create a list of physically released games that can be imported. So it’s helpful to everyone.
*I’ll keep adding the games as you guys suggest on the comment.
List Of Games:
Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese release)
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese release)
Capcom Belt Action Collection/Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle (Japan)
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy (Japan/Asia)
Dragon Quest I+II+III (Asia)
Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection (Asia)
Final Fantasy IX (Asia-only. Europe has a Code-in-a-box)
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (X-2 is a download code in Europe/America. In Asia/Japan, it's in the cartridge)
Legend of Mana (Asia-only. Europe is Code-in-a-box release)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass (Japan)
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Asia/Japan)
Mantis Burn Racing (Japan)
Mr. Driller Encore/Mr. Driller Drill Land (Asia/Japan. Europe only a Code-in-a-box release)
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection (Asia/Japan)
Onimusha (Japan)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Japan)
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese release)
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song (Asia)
Romancing SaGa 2 (Asia)
Romancing SaGa 3 (Asia)
SaGa Frontier (Asia)
SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays Platinum (Asia/Japan)
SD Gundam G Generation Genesis (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese release)
Super Robot Wars 30 (Asia/Japan)
Super Robot Wars T (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese release)
Super Robot Wars V (Asia/Japan)
Super Robot Wars X (Asia/Japan)
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack (Asia/Japan. Europe is a Code-in-a-box release)
Touhou Spell Bubble (Asia)
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese release)
World of Final Fantasy Maxima (Asia-only. Europe has a Code-in-a-box)
I'm not sure this is a rabbit hole you'd want to go down. There are hundreds of physical releases exclusive to regions outside of North America. More than a few of them are from limited print companies, are out of stock from their original storefront, and are now overpriced in the second hand market. However, I did post a list of games I consider 6-out-of-10 or better experiences exclusive to Japan.
Of course the list doesn't include exclusive releases from France, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, various other regions of Southeast Asia, etc. If you're interested, I could add those...in time.
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Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese one)
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Similar to the above, only the Asian version supports English)
Capcom Belt Action Collection/Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle (Japan)
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy (Japan/Asia)
Dragon Quest I+II+III (Asia)
Final Fantasy IX (Asia-only. Europe has a code-in-a-box release)
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (X-2 is a download code in Europe/America. In Asia/Japan, it's in the cartridge)
Legend of Mana (Asia-only. Europe has a code-in-a-box release)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass (Japan)
Mantis Burn Racing (Japan)
Mr. Driller Encore/Mr. Driller Drill Land (Asia/Japan. Europe has a code-in-a-box release)
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection (Asia/Japan)
Onimusha (Japan)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Japan)
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese one)
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song (Asia)
Romancing SaGa 2 (Asia)
Romancing SaGa 3 (Asia)
SaGa Frontier (Asia)
SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays Platinum (Asia/Japan)
SD Gundam G Generation Genesis (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese one)
Super Robot Wars 30 (Asia/Japan)
Super Robot Wars T (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese one)
Super Robot Wars V (Asia/Japan)
Super Robot Wars X (Asia/Japan)
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack (Asia/Japan. Europe has a code-in-a-box release)
Touhou Spell Bubble (Asia)
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher (Only the Asian version supports English, not the Japanese one)
World of Final Fantasy Maxima (Asia-only. Europe has a code-in-a-box release)
Note: There are also games that did technically receive an American release (such as Blaster Master Zero and River City Girls), but it was for such a limited time that, realistically, only the Asian/Japan versions can be found nowadays without being price-gouged. If you want, I can mention some of them.
@Dimjimmer Thanks mate, I've added the games to the list 👍 just out of curiosity, what's the difference between the Asian release and Japan release? What's the country of origin for the release of the Asian version?
I normally buy local Australian releases (which are almost always repackaged European cartridges). Below is a list of most (if not all) of the games that I have imported, including releases from USA and Europe. Many Asian releases are simply repackaged Japanese cartridges, but there are special exceptions, such as the Atelier trilogies (where the Japanese releases specifically do not support English while the Asian ones do). And I have a tiny number of Japanese games that have no English support at all.
I Am Setsuna (Japan)
Minna de Waiwai! Spelunker (Japan) [no English] {aka Spelunker Party}
This Is The Police (USA) {Australian physical release cancelled}
Bayonetta (Japan) {Non-stop Climax Boxset}
Bayonetta 2 (Japan) {Non-stop Climax Boxset}
Resident Evil: Revelations (Japan) {Standalone "Unveiled Edition" release}
Mega Man/Rock Man X Anniversary Collection (Japan)
Mega Man/Rock Man X Anniversary Collection 2 (Japan)
Ōkami (Japan)
Hello Kitty Kruisers and Sanrio Friends (Europe)
Fun! Fun! Animal Park (Japan)
Mutant Mudds Collection (Europe) {Super Rare Games}
Night Trap (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Mega Man 11 (USA)
Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition (Europe)
This Is The Police 2 (USA)
America’s Greatest Game Shows: Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy (USA)
Katamari Damacy Reroll (USA)
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (USA)
Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry (Europe)
Lumines Remastered (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Giga Wrecker Alt. (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Scribblenauts: Mega Pack (USA)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trilogy (Japan)
West of Loathing (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Battle Chef Brigade (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Outlast: Bundle of Terror (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Outlast 2 (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet (Japan)
Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition (USA)
The Adventure Pals (Europe) {Super Rare Games}
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: The Official Video Game (Japan)
Root Letter (USA)
Kunio-kun: World Classics Collection (Asia)
River City Melee Mach!! (Asia)
Another World (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Celeste (USA) {Limited Run Games}
River City Girls (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Ms. Splosion Man (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Atelier Dusk Trilogy (Asia)
Coffee Talk (Japan)
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (Europe)
Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection (USA)
Hatsune Miku Project Diva Mega39’s (Japan) [no English]
Mechstermination Force (Europe) {Super Rare Games}
Mega Man Legacy Collection (Japan)
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (Japan) {Exclusive to 5-in-1 boxset}
Mighty Switch Force! Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Vitamin Connection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Resident Evil 4 (USA) {via Trilogy Pack}
Resident Evil 0 (USA) {via Origins Pack}
Famiy Feud (USA)
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack (Asia)
Doraemon Learning Pack (Japan) [no English]
Shantae and the Seven Sirens (Asia)
Space Invaders Forever (Europe)
KORG Gadget For Nintendo Switch (USA)
Goosebumps: Dead of Night (USA) {Unsure of whether an Australian release was coming}
Trover Saves The Universe (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Shantae (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Shantae: Half Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition (USA)
DOOM 64 (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Abzu (Europe) {Super Rare Games}
Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice (Europe)
Space Invaders – Invincible Collection (Europe) {Strictly Limited Games}
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Asia)
DOOM: The Classics Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
No More Heroes (USA) {Limited Run Games}
No Mores Heroes II: Desperate Struggle (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Fatal Frame: The Maiden of Black Water (Asia)
Castlevania Anniversary Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Double Dragon IV (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Double Dragon Neon (USA) {Limited Run Games}
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass (Japan)
Superliminal (Europe) {Super Rare Games}
World Quiz (USA)
Kuukiyomi 1-2-3+ (Japan) [bonus mobile game is Japanese only]
The Centennial Files (Asia)
Double Dragon and Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Quake (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Pac-Man Museum+ (USA)
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath (Japan)
Webbed (Europe) {Super Rare Games}
Card Shark (USA) {Special Reserve Games}
River City Girls Zero (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Capcom Fighting Collection (USA)
Spelunker HD Deluxe (Europe) {Strictly Limited Games}
The First Tree (Europe) {Strictly Limited Games}
Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection (Europe) {Strictly Limited Games}
Super Retro Platformer Collection (Asia)
Football Manager 2023 Touch (Korea)
Contra Anniversary Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Save Me, Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (Asia)
Doraemon: Nobita’s Brain Exercise Adventure (Japan)
ORDERED...
A Boy and His Blob (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Good Pizza, Great Pizza (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Tetris Effect: Connected (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Doom Eternal (USA) {Limited Run Games}
River City Girls 2 (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Konami Anniversary Collection: Arcade Classics (USA) {Limited Run Games}
NEOGOEO Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2 (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Humongous Classic Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Towaware no Palm (Japan) [no English]
Towaware no Palm Refrain (Japan) [no English]
The Bunker (USA) {Limited Run Games}
The Shapeshifting Detective (USA) {Limited Run Games}
A Boy and His Blob Retro Collection (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Xtreme Sports (USA) {Limited Run Games}
Holy hell that's a lot of games... o.O
I hadn't realised that I had imported so many.
The list also includes a handful of games that I have sold/gifted (and also a handful of duplicates).
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