Wii U XenobladeX Console Bundle - Import Preorder $419.90/set

Product Synopsis  
   Reservations are welcome for Nintendo's special Wii U XenobladeX console bundle which is packed with the following items:

 · Wii U console (32GB · Black)
 · Wii U GamePad (Black)
 · Wii U AC adapter
 · Wii U GamePad AC adapter
 · HDMI cable
 · Wii U GamePad charging stand
 · Wii U GamePad play stand
 · Wii U Vertical Stand (Black)
 · Wii U "XenobladeX" software disc
 · XenobladeX Art Book
 · XenobladeX special world map

    Preorders are welcome to ship on April 29, 2015. Reservations are also welcome for the XenobladeX game by its lonesome.
 
 Product Specs
 Manufacturer: Nintendo
 JAN Code: 4902370528930 | 4902370528596
 Japan Title: Wii U ゼノブレイドクロス セット(特製アートブック+特製マップ+オリジナルデザイン
 Territory/Language: Japan

NEWS General Updates

PS3 Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle - Shipment update
«©NCSX» The European version of PS3 Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle is expected on Monday or Tuesday of next week. The European releases of Inuzama 2 (Blizzard and Firestorm) are also expected early next week along with a shipment of the special edition of Xenoblade Chronicles which is packaged with a red controller for the European Wii. Similar to the release of Last Story, North American Wii consoles can play Xenoblade Chronicles if you haven't updated your firmware beyond firmware 3.2U by using the Freeloader.

NEWS Xenoblade Chronicles - European Import, Region Restriction

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Late in June 2011, Nintendo issued a statement concerning the release of Xenoblade Chronicles stateside which read:

Nintendo: Thank you for your enthusiasm. We promised an update, so here it is. We never say “never,” but we can confirm that there are no plans to bring these three games to the Americas at this time. Thanks so much for your passion, and for being such great fans!
   The other two games that Ninty has no plans on bringing to North America are The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower. We've received a large number of inquiries regarding importing the game but please note: Wii games are region-protected and won't play on consoles from other regions.

   Gamers may try importing Xenoblade Chronicles and boot it with the Freeloader region-circumvention disc from Datel but if your Wii’s firmware has been updated recently, the Freeloader won’t work anymore. One solution is firmware hacking which allows the use of import games from Japan and Europe on the Wii. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles which is a PAL-format game, please be advised that not all PAL Wii games can be forced to play on NTSC Wii consoles and NTSC televisions despite the firmware hacks that are available in the wild. Due to this restriction, NCS isn't supplying the game to stateside customers but we'll test Xenoblade when it's released to check compatibility. If we're able to boot the game on an NTSC Wii console connected to an NTSC television and view it in color, we will consider importing the game for our customers in North America.

Xenoblade Chronicles is Europe-only

Xenoblade was released in Japan last summer and NCS described the game thusly:

Two monolithic gods once went to war and a great battle ensued which shook the planet and roiled the heavens. Swords were swung by both sides and massive damage was done whereby both gods died from their wounds. That was a while ago but the dead hulks of both gods still stand on the battlefield facing each other. The eerie goliaths now serve as the "continents" for two races - humans live on one god which was once a living being while sentient machines reside on the other god which was a mechanical monstrosity. As the story in Xenoblade begins, the humans and machines are at odds and a new conflict is in progress.

The game was a Japanese exclusive for about a year but it's making a trip to Europe where Nintendo plans on releasing the game on September 2, 2011. The European localization will be packaged with a crimson Classic Controller Pro. How about North America? Will the Americans get a localization of the game? That's a big "NO" for now as Nintendo stated on their Facebook page:

Nintendo: Thank you for your enthusiasm. We promised an update, so here it is. We never say “never,” but we can confirm that there are no plans to bring these three games to the Americas at this time. Thanks so much for your passion, and for being such great fans!

The other two games that Ninty has no plans on bringing to North America are The Last Story and Pandora’s Tower. Gamers may try importing Xenoblade Chronicles but if your Wii's firmware has been updated recently, the Freeloader (A region-circumvention boot disc from Datel) won't work anymore. One solution is firmware hacking which allows the use of import games from Japan and Europe on the Wii. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles which will is a PAL-format game, please be advised that not all PAL Wii games can be forced to play on NTSC Wii consoles despite the firmware hacks that are available in the wild.

CD Xenoblade Original Soundtrack - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The recent Xenoblade RPG for the Wii was an epic and somewhat awe-inspiring adventure. Preorders for the game flowed in at a galloping clip and NCS had to re-order the game a few times to meet demand. Such a grandiose adventure wouldn't feel "epic" and "awe-inspiring" if the music wasn't also matching of those descriptors.
Enter composer Yoko Shimomura who started her career at Capcom but currently weaves her melodies at Square Enix. The Xenoblade OST is parceled out onto four CDs and is being published by Dog Ear Records (distribution by Sony). All preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome to ship later this afternoon.

Wii Xenoblade - New Import, Partial Shipment Arrival

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Two monolithic gods once went to war and a great battle ensued which shook the planet and roiled the heavens. Swords were swung by both sides and massive damage was done whereby both gods died from their wounds. That was a while ago but the dead hulks of both gods still stand on the battlefield facing each other. The eerie goliaths now serve as the "continents" for two races - humans live on one god which was once a living being while sentient machines reside on the other god which was a mechanical monstrosity. As the story in Xenoblade begins, the humans and machines are at odds and a new conflict is in progress.

Players take on the role of a sandy-haired lad named Shulk who hopes to use a sword known as Monado to help the humans defeat the machines. Shulk's traveling companion is named Fiorung who's the sister of a hero named Dunban who once wielded the Monado sword. A battlefield injury has sidelined Dunban but he helps Shulk with the process of unlocking the secrets of the Monado weapon. Partial preorders for the Wii import Xenoblade are shipping today and the remainder will ship tomorrow. Early reservations will include a bonus soundtrack CD that's being given away by the publisher Nintendo in 50% ratio.

OST Xenoblade Original Soundtrack - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
Update: June 4, 2010
«©NCSX» The upcoming Xenoblade RPG for the Wii is going to be epic and perhaps even awe-inspiring. Preorders for the game have been flowing in at a galloping clip. Such a grandiose adventure wouldn't feel "epic" and "awe-inspiring" if the music wasn't also matching of those descriptors.

Enter composer Yoko Shimomura who started her career at Capcom but currently weaves her melodies at Square Enix. The Xenoblade OST is parceled out onto four CDs and is being published by Dog Ear Records (distribution by Sony). Preorders are welcome to ship on June 23, 2010 at JPY3500 or US$39.90 from NCS.

Wii Xenoblade - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Two monolithic gods once went to war and a great battle ensued which shook the planet and roiled the heavens. Swords were swung by both sides and massive damage was done whereby both gods died from their wounds. That was a while ago but the dead hulks of both gods still stand on the battlefield facing each other. The eerie goliaths now serve as the "continents" for two races - humans live on one god which was once a living being while sentient machines reside on the other god which was a mechanical monstrosity. As the story in Xenoblade begins, the humans and machines are at odds and a new conflict is in progress.

Players take on the role of a sandy-haired lad named Shulk who hopes to use a sword known as Monado to help the humans defeat the machines. Shulk's traveling companion is named Fiorung who's the sister of a hero named Dunban who once wielded the Monado sword. A battlefield injury has sidelined Dunban but he helps Shulk with the process of unlocking the secrets of the Monado weapon.

Preorders are welcome to ship on June 10, 2010 and early preorders will include a bonus soundtrack CD that's being given away in 50% ratio.