Just got Statue CE. Box is a LIE

[catacombs]

I saw the unboxing video and...thats not what I got. My box is MUCH smaller and doesnt even turn into a display case. Did I just get lied to? Isnt this false advertisement?

[Nasibihc]

I heard only the JP version of the box turns into a display case. Dragon statue should be the same size though?

[catacombs]

If this is true where did they say that?

[Souljacker]

A few things are different. The disc case isn't clear and doesn't have the art inlay. The box itself is different and all the items are removed from the top. What they show as a bluray disc in a jewel case is just in a black sleeve with the FFXIV symbol on it. Not sure what it actually is - maybe some sort of how we put this together video? There's nothing clearly marked on it and I don't know if I want to waste the time to open it (it's shrink wrapped).

Overall, it's not the most impressive CE I've ever seen and definitely not as good as the JP one if that is, in fact, what we were seeing in that video.

[catacombs]

They clearly showed us prices for the US in that video and, unless im mistaken, didnt mention a difference between regions with what was shown.

[Shiki_Lockhart]

What they shown was JP version... not the EN. If you compare both versions from pics they put in the site you see they are different. The JP one is pimp and others is just a simple box without much details. Is sad but you can still can get the other content just fine. Difference is in the box only I think, and the cover of course.

[catacombs]

I guess I just assumed all regions were the same. I cant help but feel disappointed. That display box was nice.

[Shneibel]

If this is true where did they say that?

on the pre-order site, they did show the box for both JP and western

[Souljacker]

What they shown was JP version... not the EN. If you compare both versions from pics they put in the site you see they are different. The JP one is pimp and others is just a simple box without much details. Is sad but you can still can get the other content just fine. Difference is in the box only I think, and the cover of course.

Did they have different pricing? I don't see why they should make something so different for the regions aside from language. And to be truthful, "Difference is in the box only I think" number 1 is incorrect; I have detailed the differences, and number 2 is the whole reason to even buy a CE - for the swag.

[Shougun]

The cake is a lie, xD. Seeing the difference and overall items, but very similar cost (unless you're EU), I decided not to purchase the physical CE. Opinion of course, if you like your CE try not to let others get you down (buyer's remorse is an annoying feeling ;P).

Did they have different pricing? I don't see why they should make something so different for the regions aside from language. And to be truthful, "Difference is in the box only I think" number 1 is incorrect; I have detailed the differences, and number 2 is the whole reason to even buy a CE - for the swag.

The JPY and USD iirc were very similar and I believe the US version costs more, when both currencies are viewed/converted to USD. The price else where being less comparable, like EU.

Edit:
JPY14800 (~$120.00)
USD129.99