Konami kicks off Japanese rental program with Pro Evolution Soccer
by Candace Savino 
{ Jun 21st 2008 at 2:00PM }
Even so, Japanese gamers won't be able to test out the title in full. Instead, trial versions of the Wii game will be offered for free at Tsutaya stores. It's kind of like downloading a demo, only you have to go and pick it up instead.
We're interested to see if this has any impact on Japan's gaming industry, and if Konami will expand their "rental" service in the future.
[Via Game|Life]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nigeria @ Jun 21st 2008 2:47PM
I should really try this game out. I feel it's my duty as an ex-Pro Evolution addict.
Also: lol, Portugal.
ramuji @ Jun 21st 2008 3:23PM
I live in Japan, and have mixed feelings about this. If it's only a demo version, I'd much rather be able to download it (partly because there is no Tsutaya nearby). However, if this turns out to be the first (successful) step in finally making game renals here possible, then I'm all for it.
Danny @ Jun 21st 2008 8:06PM
Portugal owns nigeria
Lord Bowser @ Jun 22nd 2008 6:41AM
Lol.
Tamyu @ Jun 21st 2008 10:24PM
There was a rental program for a while, through various game stores.
It failed because very few people wanted the hassle of renting a game. It`s much easier to buy the game and if you don`t want it, sell it almost immediately. People are used to doing this.
Justin @ Jun 23rd 2008 12:11PM
i hope that EA uses the controls like PES, this game rocks I just wish i was able to play actual leagues and the world cup.
Justin @ Jun 23rd 2008 12:13PM
this game rocks, if you haven't tried it, go out and buy it. well worth the 39.99 price tag. only beef is that it doesn't use the actual legues.