--- product_id: 1541399 title: "Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] [Japan Import]" price: "VT20483" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1541399-tales-of-vesperia-playstation3-the-best-version-japan-import store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 2 new playable characters PS3 exclusive Japanese edition 2012 enhanced release Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] [Japan Import] **Price:** VT20483 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎲 Level up your JRPG collection with the ultimate Tales of Vesperia experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] [Japan Import] - **How much does it cost?** VT20483 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1541399-tales-of-vesperia-playstation3-the-best-version-japan-import) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Expanded Gameplay:** Dive into more side quests, costumes, weapons, and challenging dungeons that justify a fresh playthrough. - β€’ **Rich Character Depth:** Engage with mature, well-written protagonists like Yuri and new party members Flynn & Patty. - β€’ **Ultimate JRPG Upgrade:** Experience the definitive PS3 version with expanded story and content beyond the original Xbox 360 release. - β€’ **Exclusive Japanese Import:** Authentic NTSC-J region coding and original Japanese language for true collector’s appeal. - β€’ **Community-Driven Localization:** Unlock English translations via community patches for a seamless bilingual experience. ## Overview Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] is a 2012 Japan-exclusive enhanced edition of the acclaimed JRPG, featuring new playable characters, expanded storylines, and additional content beyond the original 2008 Xbox 360 release. This NTSC-J import offers authentic Japanese audio and text, with community-supported English patches available. Compatible with all PS3 models, it remains a must-have for collectors and fans seeking the fullest version of this beloved title. ## Description Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] Japanese Format (NTSC-J). Box,package, Review: A hugely improved version of an already great game - For those not already aware, Tales of Vesperia was originally released as an Xbox 360 exclusive in 2008. Roughly a year later, a PS3 version was released in Japan only, with tons of new content, well beyond what one would normally expect... there are the standard additions (new costumes and such boondoggles), but also two new playable characters, more main story plot, and lots of new side-questing. I'm not going to do an exhaustive review of the original 360 game, as I imagine most people reading a review for a Japanese-only game on a US site are already familiar with it. But I will say, what sets the core game apart from a lot of other RPGs for me is how well the characters are written. In particular Yuri, the lead, comes off as an actual adult with real agency in his own decisions and more than a hint of cynicism, rather than your standard wide-eyed JRPG tween with poofy hair who gets led along by the hand for the entire game. Dialogue for basically every character is sharp, often witty, and in general so well-done that it makes you question why the writing in every other RPG can't be a bit better. I will also say that the graphical style has held up extremely well over time, and that the button-mashing combat system is more complex and engaging than the systems in a lot of JRPGs manage to be. On to what sets this apart from the 360 version: ***MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T PLAYED THE 360 VERSION*** -Flynn, who in the 360 version was present but only briefly playable near the end of the game, becomes fully-playable numerous times throughout the story and is further integrated into the plot very organically. Many skits now include Flynn, and the additional interplays between him & Yuri are so good that you can't remember how they possibly could've left him out of the 360 version to the extent they did. He also becomes a permanent member of your party when you get to "end-game." He's very strong in combat, Yuri-like but with less fluid attacks, yet has the advantage of some light healing abilities that Yuri lacks. -Patty, an entirely new character. It takes awhile for her to become usable, as she's continually introduced to the party in weird situations, then flits away as quickly as she appeared. She first comes off as just a comic-relief character, then the continually bizarre situations in which you encounter her become endearing, and upon finally getting her added to your party in mid-game, you find that there's a lot more going in with this character than you first realized (none of which I'll spoil). I will also say, though, that I thought her interactions with Raven in particular helped flesh Raven out a bit, making him seem slightly less of an outsider, as they seem to bond over their shared wackiness and loner tendencies. ***END SPOILERS*** Beyond the characters, there's just more of everything: more costumes, more weapons, more story (none of which feels tacked-on), more difficult dungeons, more more more! It's definitely enough content to make another play-through of the game totally justified if you've only played the 360 version. The only negative for this version compared to the 360 version is that the graphics don't look quite as crisp. They look slightly grainier and darker when compared to the 360 version, though still quite good. And, well... obviously it's in Japanese only. About that: there's actually an English PATCH available, but it only "officially" supports PS3s with older firmware, and said PS3 WILL need to be "jailbroken" and have custom firmware loaded onto it in order to run the patch. I happened to have a retro PS3 sitting in a box, so I was in luck... took me about 3-4 hours to get the PS3 into a state where it could run the patch. For details on the patch, check out [...] Whether you have the patch or just follow along with the translation on the patch's website, I will say that you lose a little something when you're reading dialogue which used to be spoken English. This is a shame because the voice acting's excellence in the 360 version matched the quality of the writing, so don't discount the value that provides. But it's a small price to pay for how much more content there is to enjoy in this version. Overall, this is the best version of absolutely one of the best JRPGs released in the last decade. If you've got a PS3 that can handle the patch, or if you're willing to follow along with a translation on a webpage, I can't recommend this game enough. If you don't feel like dealing with those things, I assure you that the original 360 game is a still an experience that's very much worthy of your time. Review: Its great still. I just assumed because my jap okami ... - I kept looking online about this game and alot of people said jap games will auto translate to english if ur ps3 is in enkih default. Wellll i didnt know it didnt support the english but thats not an issue. Its great still. I just assumed because my jap okami turned english lol ## Features - Release date:2012.8.2 - Region Code: NTSC-J (Japan) - Language: Japanese - Country of Manufacture: Japan ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0088VGTLW | | Best Sellers Rank | #135,121 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #3,501 in PlayStation 3 Games | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 3 Slim, Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (151) | | Date First Available | July 27, 2012 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 4.4 ounces | | Item model number | SG_B0088VGTLW_US | | Language | Japanese | | Manufacturer | Namco | | Package Dimensions | 6.69 x 5.28 x 0.63 inches; 4.44 ounces | | Rated | Everyone | | Type of item | Video Game | ## Images ![Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] [Japan Import] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iegrlYw3L.jpg) ![Tales of Vesperia [PlayStation3 the Best Version] [Japan Import] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91hlvLQIeHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A hugely improved version of an already great game *by D***K on October 4, 2016* For those not already aware, Tales of Vesperia was originally released as an Xbox 360 exclusive in 2008. Roughly a year later, a PS3 version was released in Japan only, with tons of new content, well beyond what one would normally expect... there are the standard additions (new costumes and such boondoggles), but also two new playable characters, more main story plot, and lots of new side-questing. I'm not going to do an exhaustive review of the original 360 game, as I imagine most people reading a review for a Japanese-only game on a US site are already familiar with it. But I will say, what sets the core game apart from a lot of other RPGs for me is how well the characters are written. In particular Yuri, the lead, comes off as an actual adult with real agency in his own decisions and more than a hint of cynicism, rather than your standard wide-eyed JRPG tween with poofy hair who gets led along by the hand for the entire game. Dialogue for basically every character is sharp, often witty, and in general so well-done that it makes you question why the writing in every other RPG can't be a bit better. I will also say that the graphical style has held up extremely well over time, and that the button-mashing combat system is more complex and engaging than the systems in a lot of JRPGs manage to be. On to what sets this apart from the 360 version: ***MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T PLAYED THE 360 VERSION*** -Flynn, who in the 360 version was present but only briefly playable near the end of the game, becomes fully-playable numerous times throughout the story and is further integrated into the plot very organically. Many skits now include Flynn, and the additional interplays between him & Yuri are so good that you can't remember how they possibly could've left him out of the 360 version to the extent they did. He also becomes a permanent member of your party when you get to "end-game." He's very strong in combat, Yuri-like but with less fluid attacks, yet has the advantage of some light healing abilities that Yuri lacks. -Patty, an entirely new character. It takes awhile for her to become usable, as she's continually introduced to the party in weird situations, then flits away as quickly as she appeared. She first comes off as just a comic-relief character, then the continually bizarre situations in which you encounter her become endearing, and upon finally getting her added to your party in mid-game, you find that there's a lot more going in with this character than you first realized (none of which I'll spoil). I will also say, though, that I thought her interactions with Raven in particular helped flesh Raven out a bit, making him seem slightly less of an outsider, as they seem to bond over their shared wackiness and loner tendencies. ***END SPOILERS*** Beyond the characters, there's just more of everything: more costumes, more weapons, more story (none of which feels tacked-on), more difficult dungeons, more more more! It's definitely enough content to make another play-through of the game totally justified if you've only played the 360 version. The only negative for this version compared to the 360 version is that the graphics don't look quite as crisp. They look slightly grainier and darker when compared to the 360 version, though still quite good. And, well... obviously it's in Japanese only. About that: there's actually an English PATCH available, but it only "officially" supports PS3s with older firmware, and said PS3 WILL need to be "jailbroken" and have custom firmware loaded onto it in order to run the patch. I happened to have a retro PS3 sitting in a box, so I was in luck... took me about 3-4 hours to get the PS3 into a state where it could run the patch. For details on the patch, check out [...] Whether you have the patch or just follow along with the translation on the patch's website, I will say that you lose a little something when you're reading dialogue which used to be spoken English. This is a shame because the voice acting's excellence in the 360 version matched the quality of the writing, so don't discount the value that provides. But it's a small price to pay for how much more content there is to enjoy in this version. Overall, this is the best version of absolutely one of the best JRPGs released in the last decade. If you've got a PS3 that can handle the patch, or if you're willing to follow along with a translation on a webpage, I can't recommend this game enough. If you don't feel like dealing with those things, I assure you that the original 360 game is a still an experience that's very much worthy of your time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its great still. I just assumed because my jap okami ... *by J***E on December 24, 2014* I kept looking online about this game and alot of people said jap games will auto translate to english if ur ps3 is in enkih default. Wellll i didnt know it didnt support the english but thats not an issue. Its great still. I just assumed because my jap okami turned english lol ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing!!! *by S***E on June 25, 2016* One of my favorite games of all games! Delivery was way quicker than expected. The package came a week since the purchase and it didn't take too long for it to ship. I would suggest this game if your a Tales fan or if you're looking for a fun Japanese RPG game. You won't regret it. Also, I took a bit of a risk and bought this game used. Fortunately, the game came as if it was new. The first thing I did was check the back of the disc for any damages and scratches, but it's crispy clean! So I paid half the price of a new game for a used game, but received a new game technically. If you're willing to buy a used version of this game, check for the best rated seller and buy. Also, check for the total number of ratings that the seller has. I bought the game from "Ichigo Ichie Japan" and was not disappointed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1541399-tales-of-vesperia-playstation3-the-best-version-japan-import](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1541399-tales-of-vesperia-playstation3-the-best-version-japan-import) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*