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It's not shipping for another 9 months, you would hope they would be able to make more available before then (depending on circumstances). Wasn't expecting the cables to sell out as well.

Got mine too. Setup Apple Pay in advance and it didn't work. Said it was processing and the box just closed. Managed to get my order in eventually the old fashioned way. I think the cart was having a bad time, first time I hit continue it error'd out. Same order, and same, probably won't use the dock much.

The main site is broken.

GAME's page makes mention that is was announced in a Direct.

Quidco are doing 25% cashback on eBay purchases today only, so ordered a Retresix shell and an IPS screen. So get a decent amount cashback if it goes through.

Physical book is up for preorder at Amazon.

It's coming to Steam on the 5th August, doesn't seem to be region locked. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1056640/Phantasy_Star_Online_2/

Tempted to do so myself but looks like it will end up costing £177.76 and I still want the Pocket so not really sure it's really worth the cost. Also, it looks like the Clean juice v1.1 is available now.

Originally announce in the Xbox showcase, SEGA have released another video to clarify some details and Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. It's an expansion, but technically a separate game with an upgraded engine and graphics. Seems you can use your character in both games (there's some restrictions, levels sound like they are separate). The updated graphics for character models is being back ported to PSO2. A tweet they made said it was a global launch, but they specifically mentioned Japan and North America which is annoying.

They've restricted it to 2 per customer, but they've given scalpers a week to write their bots. Pocket + Dock + Case + Screen Protector = 346USD (~£268). That's without shipping and customs so will probably end up over £300. There's no EU/UK style power adapter, although not that you need one, I'm sure any phone adapter will work. At least the Dock is launching at the same time.

Ships in May. :/

Preorders start on the 3rd August. https://www.analogue.co/store/

Hoping it's opening the preorders, not sure why they would announce a date for dropping info. Nothing has happened yet, so dunno if I got the time wrong or they are late.

400GB Micro SD card for £48 at Amazon if you need a larger fridge. https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter-Performance/dp/B074RNRM2B/ Or 256gb for £29.

For @S.C.G

The book about Iwata that was published in Japan is getting a localisation by Viz Media.

Ring-checkpoints are the new cloud-bush. Interesting to see how developers get around hardware limitations.

Nice. Was wondering if I had to buy an Xbox One/Series X so that saves me some money.

Sounds like it's coming to PS4 (and Steam?) at the same time. Still a big get for Microsoft as they seem to be getting Japanese developers on board.

It might be happening.questionmark It's 3PM UK time if my calculations are correct.

Yes! Finally someone mentioned it. I listen to it alot. The lyrics are really powerful. It's sung by Silque's voice actor, Bonnie Gordon, I believe. It's one of those rare times when the English version is better than the Japanese one.

A couple of trailers have gone up separately as well.

I use Pokeballs too. Them and Luxury balls are the only good designs. I use Repeat balls in Raid battles though. The Zancian being caught in a Pokeball doesn't mean it's hacked, the fact they traded it means it's hacked. Congrats on the shiny Waillord.

Joker and, more importantly, Hero Amiibo are up for preorder on the Nintendo Store