Falcom has made Ys VIII available for preorder on their site this week. As a reminder, Falcom does take international preorders. Consult the FAQ on my site for questions on how to place an order through them.
There are two options for purchasing the game from them, either the standard edition and the limited edition of the game.
Standard Edition Details
Falcom Shop Information
Product Number: 982
Platform: PlayStation Vita
Genre: Action RPG
CERO Rating: Rating Pending
Preorder Bonus: Original Soundtrack Mini
Falcom Shop Bonus: Ys Limited Metal Plate
Release Date: 7/21/2016
Price: 7,344 yen
Limited Edition Premium Box Details
Falcom Shop Information
Product Number: 983
Platform: PlayStation Vita
Genre: Action RPG
CERO Rating: Rating Pending
Preorder Bonus: Original Soundtrack Mini
Falcom Shop Bonus: Ys Limited Metal Plate
Release Date: 7/21/2016
Price: 9,504 yen
Items included in the Premium Box Are:
* Original DLC: Adol’s Silver Armor – You will receive a DLC code to be able to change Adol’s costume to his classic silver armor look.
* Ancient Text – The Manuscript of Adol Christin – This special manuscript is a collection of notes and sketches by Adol during his adventure on Siren Island.
* Ys Limited Metal Plate – The beautiful art for this series will be etched onto a metal plate specifically for this set.
Soundtrack Mini & Metal Plate
Ys VIII -Lacrimosa of Dana- Original Soundtrack Mini
This CD is a collection of carefully selected tracks for the Ys VIII soundtrack, with original artwork on the jacket.
This is available with all first release copies, and with all preorders.
Ys LIMITED Metal Plate ~Falcom 35th Anniversary Edition~
To commemorate the establishment of Nihon Falcom 35 years ago, a special metal plate is being included as the Falcom limited gift. The metal plate will be included in both standard and limited boxes, but the Limited Edition plate will be different.
Designs for the plate have yet to be revealed.
Other Shop Details and the Official Game Cover Behind the Cut
Shop Extras
Falcom’s not the only shop having exclusive preorders, however.
Game Shop Extras can be found Here
Geo
Additional DLC: Adol’s Survival Kit.
DLC Contains:
- Accessory: Violent Dragon Talisman – Prevents the Bleed status effect. This rare accessory also raises stats.
- Extremely Rare Item: Empty Bottle – This ultra valuable treasure is hard to come by in the unpopulated areas of Siren Island. It allows you to carry one extra recovery medicine.
- Powerful Materials: Iron Ore x10 – A material that can be used to synthesize weapons in the Adrift Village.
Game TSUTAYA
Original Costume for Laxia: Greek Summer
* Design still in progress
Game TSUTAYA Product Page
Amazon.co.jp
Adol’s Survival Kit: Amazon.co.jp Edition
DLC Contains:
- Accessory: Warrior’s Seal II x1 – This rare accessory increases the speed at which you level up your skills.
- Extremely Rare Item: Empty Bottle – This ultra valuable treasure is hard to come by in the unpopulated areas of Siren Island. It allows you to carry one extra recovery medicine.
- Powerful Materials: Iron Ore x10 – A material that can be used to synthesize weapons in the Adrift Village.
Amazon Premium Box is here.
Amazon Standard Box is here.
Sofmap
* Original B2 Tapestry. (Only available with the Limited Box)
* DLC – Original Costume: Adol’s Traveling Clothes
Bic Camera / Kojima
DLC – Original Costume: Adol’s Traveling Clothes.
Yamada Denki
DLC – Original Costume: Adol’s Traveling Clothes.
Yodobashi Camera
DLC – Original Costume: Adol’s Traveling Clothes.
Edion
DLC – Original Costume: Adol’s Traveling Clothes.
Furuhon Ichiba / Book Square / Bee3
* Special Edition Mini Soundtrack
* DLC – Original Costume: Adol’s Traveling Clothes.
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Joshin / Joshin Web
Special PSVita Theme
(Design Not Yet Completed)
Joshin Store Locator
Joshin Web Product Page
WonderGoo / WonderGoo Rakuten Shop
Original Tapestry
(Design Not Yet Completed)
Futaba Books
Original A4 Clear Files
Enterking Online
Original A4 Clear Files
(Design Not Yet Completed)
Enterking Online Rakuten Shop
Theta Shop
Quo Card
(Design Not Yet Completed)
Theta Shop Online Store
Chara-Ani
Desk Mat
(Design Not Yet Completed)
Chara-Ani Premium Box Product Page
PAO
Original B2 Tapestry
(Design Not Yet Completed)
GAMERS
* Microfiber Mini Towel
* Original B2 Tapestry
* Pass Case
(Designs Not All Completed)
GAMERS Product Page
TRADER
Original B2 Tapestry
TRADER Item Search
Kogado Studio Omni Shop
Original Microfiber Cloth Three Pack
(Designs Not Yet Completed)
Omni Shop Product Page
Game Shop Takarajima
Original Microfiber Cloth
(Design Not Yet Completed)
Takarajima Website
Animate
* Clear File Two Pack
* Reproduction Genga
Animate Product Page
Stella Worth
Bromide Three Pack
(Designs Not Yet Completed)
Stella Worth Website