[DarkMaster]

Final Fantasy X-2 shipped 1.8 million units in Japan on its first day of release today, Square representatives recently confirmed. That makes it the most successful Japanese game release of 2003 so far, outdoing the recent platinum shipment of Shin Sangoku Musou 3.

The first proper sequel in the Final Fantasy series had the expected lines of fans gathering around Tokyo game stores well in advance of early release hours. The Shibuya Tsutaya media destination saw a special appearance by Square president Yoichi Wada, Enix president Keiji Honda, and pop star Koda Kumi, who contributed a voice-acting role and two musical performances to the game.

ha, I knew it was 1.8!