Confusion when trying to buy Guilty Gear 2: Overture on Xbox 360 marketplace

EpicGamer9450 · May 13, 2024

Since the Xbox 360 store is shutting down very soon, I decided a game I wanted to purchase was Guilty gear 2: Overture.

(keep in mind that i live in Canada)

https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-us/product/guilty-gear-2/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802415707d1

I noticed on my 360 Console, the game was not available to be purchased, only the DLC. I originally chalked it up to the game being delisted prematurely due to licensing reasons or something like that. However, when I went ahead and googled the game for the xbox marketplace website, it showed that it was in fact available, as you would see if you click on the link above. I realized this was because that was the American link, the following link is for Canada's version of the website.

https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-ca/product/guilty-gear-2/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802415707d1

I can't buy it through that American version, as then it says the region is invalid, but I can't get it with the Canadian website because it's unavailable here. My question is why is the game not available to purchase in my Country? I would get if it was different comparing the North America (NTSC)/Europe (PAL) websites but Canada and America are both NTSC, so what's the deal here? I just would really like to purchase this game, and I would appreciate and explanation, even moreso a solution to purchasing it other than a physical copy, though that might end up having to be my final option.

:)

Gerardo CG

No problem, EpicGamer9450, it's always a pleasure to help!

Kind regards,
Gerardo.

EpicGamer9450

Thanks man, I'll reach out to arc system works and see if they can explain. Thanks!

Gerardo CG

Hi there EpicGamer9450, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player, just like you. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

It seems that the game you mentioned was delisted from the Xbox 360 Marketplace in your region. It is highly likely that it was removed from the store in your region due to a decision by the game developers (Arc System Works), as they have the ability to choose in which regions and stores their games will be available for purchase, and this is not entirely dependent on Xbox.

I recommend reaching out to the game developers to find out the exact reason why the game is not available for digital purchase in your country, through the following link:

https://www.arcsystemworks.com/support/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Since there are regional restrictions on purchases on Xbox, I regret to inform you that you won't be able to buy the game digitally. In this case, the only way to play it is to get it on disc. I know you mentioned that this is not what you're looking for, but it's really the only option in this case.

Please keep in mind that in this public forum, we are just fellow players like you, trying to help other players with our best intentions.

I appreciate your understanding and I wish you good luck!

Kind regards,
Gerardo.

Grunt Attack

Why can't we "Australians" get Guilty Gear X2 Reloaded on game on demand any more?

I remember seeing it on marketplace in 2010.

MA71LDA

Cheers for the info, GG. Not to worry because I still have my 360 set up...BC would have been more convenient though! I even have my original Xbox set up for Guilty Gear X2, Capcom vs SNK 2 EO and MvsC 2 lol!!!

Confusion when trying to buy Guilty Gear 2: Overture on Xbox 360 marketplace