Japan getting Resident Evil 5 earlier than the rest of us

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by Michael O'Connor

Resident Evil 5 will be coming to Japan earlier then the western release date of March 12th 2009; instead, it will be arriving a week early on March 5th 2009, and they are also receive a Limited Edition Set to boot!

The Resident Evil 5 limited edition will include:

- A 2GB USB drive modelled after the Tricell vaccine seen in Resident Evil 5
- A 32 page hardcover art book
- A BSAA Carrying Pack as worn by Chris Redfield

It does contain a nice collection of items but it also comes with a hefty price-tag of ¥12,800 ($134). This edition will also only be available to buy from the e-Capcom store, which will start taking pre-orders on December 4th.

North America and Europe can look forward to Resident Evil 5 on March 13th 2009.

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