A BEST 2 Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan Version.

[capsule]

Hi guys. I would like to ask if anyone knows about this. I went to Sungei Wang today for Victoria Music Store. I asked the shopkeeper when will the A BEST 2 come out. He said he was just ordered both WHITE and BLACK. But, he said that I can order for both WHITE and BLACK to him. When both of them are finally here, he will call me to get them.

So basically, he said that I can order either Japan and Hong Kong Version but he suggested me to order Hong Kong Version because it's a lot cheaper than the Japan Version. Well, I didn't make up my mind yet at that time. So I told them I have to think about it first.

Okay, this is the question. Actually, what are the differences between Hong Kong and Japan Version. And, what about Taiwan Version of A BEST 2? I know that many of you have so much experience in something like this. Therefore, I sincerely need your help right now. Maybe after you guys clear this thing up, I might put "ordering A BEST 2 from them" in consideration again. Thank you so much for your help

[Smart Computer]

Japan Version: Region code 2 for the DVDs, nice & HQ booklet paper. W/ slipcase and color case if First Press Limited Edition
Hong Kong Version: Region code 3 for the DVDs, less HQ booklet paper, and a Chinese translation paper.
Taiwanese Version: Region code 3 for the DVDs, the OBI is in Chinese, and below each song name on the have Chinese translation, and a Chinese translation also.

[meimeilai]

I just came back form hong kong (8th)

HMV confirmed to me that only avex has released on japan versions, and both black and white versions had to be called back due to some printing error on the lyrics, so the release date for the black and white has been put later (mid march according to yesasia.) so i cant see how hong kong version is out yet

[thinkingoutloud89]

^hu A BEST 2 is out in japan for more than a week and the hong kong edition will eb aot ind a few days according to yesasia...the koren edition comes out on 15....

[meimeilai]

Originally Posted by Monkey_D_Ruffy16

^hu A BEST 2 is out in japan for more than a week and the hong kong edition will eb aot ind a few days according to yesasia...the koren edition comes out on 15....

thats according to the yesasia website... but i got my information from HMV!!!

i dont think HMV will go round telling customers something thats not true....

[thinkingoutloud89]

we will see...its out in two days there^^

[extepan]

ummm the HK version quality is the same as japanese version. "less HQ booklet" is not correct.

[kiseki89]

Originally Posted by extepan

ummm the HK version quality is the same as japanese version. "less HQ booklet" is not correct.

But i feel that Japan version really does have better quality booklets. The papers are thicker, harder compared to hk versions.

[Neil]

I think the only difference between a HK/OS edition and a Japan edition is that the CD case is of a lower quality, I find this to be so especially with the DVD's.
Maybe yesaisa pack them really crap and they always break, but they never close properly, and they're just crap to be honest.
The CD cases aren't as bad, but CD and DVD cases (the bigger ones) are... not as good as Japan editions. They're more stiff? So don't open and close with 100% ease. LOL. But that wouldn't deter me from buying them.

[s1012h]

so HK and Taiwan versions of A BEST 2 haven't come out yet?

[Neil]

Taiwan came out on the 9th, HK comes out on the 13th.

http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56406

That's the link to the Ayu News thread mentioning the Taiwan version release.

[Jordan]

I saw Taiwan versions on ebay and was going to buy, but i was in the same position as you! Taiwan were the cheapest, but does that mean the booklet will be less quality?

[Choyan]

Originally Posted by extepan

ummm the HK version quality is the same as japanese version. "less HQ booklet" is not correct.

XD
it actually is true ^^ well..comparing my Japanese and HK version of (m)u ...yeah! HK version is thinner XP

however, compairing the DVDs...my japanese MY STORY looks just as dotty XD as in the video.

[micster]

Overseas Versions are just as good quality as Japan Versions are. If you get a damaged box then its the shippers fault and you should always ask for shipment in a box when ordering from Yesasia.

Ive only recieved a damaged item once and that was a Taiwan version and the boxes are easily replaced to make the damage gone.

YesAsia doesn't seem to ship Taiwan versions (they ship HK ones for their Overseas marked CD's) but everytime I have bought an Avex TW CD on vacation in Taiwan, the quality has been the same as the Japanese one.

[Smart Computer]

I have several CD & DVD in Taiwanese version and I have to say that I think the Taiwanese version is so much better than the Hong Kong one, (in my opinion though), but one thing I don't like about the Taiwanese version that the OBI is all in Chinese, not like HK one which exatcly just as Japan version.

[kaima]

I have bought the HK versions today and they only cost me $HK120 each(with posters), which is $US 15.4 each!!!So good!!!^^

[meimeilai]

i dont trust ebay!!!

i only use yesasia and hmv hong kong to buy my ayu stuff

although i do use ebay to sell the odd ayu stuff

i listened to 4 albums till they was really scratched (bought them again) sold them on ebay as scratched for £30!!! plus P&P

[AyUmIXx]

i don't know what versions that i always buy for my ayu's singles and albums collection..
i always know that i bought all in Overseas version...

how about singapore version?
is there any singapore version?
coz i've seen all my ayu's CDs, all are just look the same to each other, if i compare the japan version with the other version..
no chinese translation at all..

what version is that?