| Feature | Japanese Version (BLJM-60055) | Asian Version (BLAS-50053) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Japanese | Japanese (with English manual) | | Online Play | ✅ Supported (requires JP PSN account) | ❌ Not Supported | | Official v1.50 Patch | ✅ Available | ✅ Available | | English Fan Translation | ✅ Compatible | ❌ Not Tested | | RPCS3 Compatibility | Excellent | Good |
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