According to RatesFX at http://www.ratesfx.com/rates/rate-converter.html 25,000 yen is $222. So, if it's released in US for 249.99, go buy one in Japan. In Canada, you can play with your Wii for $247.10. In Europe, 174 Euros, 119 britihs pounds, and 349.30 New Zealand Dollars. Sorry if I forgot your currency

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