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Yes - this is the one that worked with the test version

Can you please verify and confirm that mastering code?  Disc serial is "610-7102" and mastering code starts "610-7201" ?

superg is an awesome PS contributor.  Let's get him some access!

Works for me!

As I said before - I don't really have an issue with the change itself so if this enables more consistency - sounds good!

We could probably go back and forth on some of these things endlessly.  For example,  Polyphony (game developer) listed the game some places as "A-Spec" and others as "A-spec."

At the end of the day, we just either have to apply a database convention or make a determination based on the factors deemed relevant and move forward.

Personally, I don't really care which one it is as I can see decent arguments for both and it isn't a singular word where a broad capitalization scheme easily applies from a database standpoint.

In this case, the main game is popular and has had multiple verifications, with multiple admins and mods modifying these entries but keeping "A-spec" every time.

Thank you for your great efforts hellodeibu! We'll get you setup soon!

Bumpity bump!  Thanks very much for your interest Lusid!  We'll get you setup as soon as possible.  I'm excited to see the PSP list dwindled down and look forward to your help.  Thanks!

I noticed this shortly after it was added and we addressed it.  Just a brief misunderstanding.  The version numbers will continue to be used for PS2 as they have been.

I haven't checked all of them - but I know for the first one:

Wizardry is an interesting case hah

Box says "Wizardry V" and disc says it in japanese with a "5" and not "V"

Setting aside the logistical issue of 'correcting' what is already there, I think the first step is deciding definitely what the EXE date SHOULD be, or the convention that should be used.  We can discuss addressing errors in the database, but we need official agreement/consensus/understanding on what date/time should be used in the field.

Jackal --- I do see your point regarding the naming when looking at it from a global perspective.  I guess the challenge here is what should come first as the guiding principle for naming?  On the one hand, when looking at it from a global perspective, the sorting makes sense looking at what you shared.  On the other hand, when looking in a particular region, the numbering and sorting doesn't really make much sense. 

So I think both perspectives have some merit and aren't completely illogical. 

However, let's look at another sample of this concept.  When you look at a game that is released in multiple regions, but has slightly different names (whether due to language, or even just other regional changes), we ultimately choose the name of the item by that region's "correct" localized name, as opposed to matching all of the titles just to have a sort of worldwide consistency.  So from that perspective, user7's sugggestion is a bit more consistent with that ideology. 

I realize the difference here stems from the discs themselves having the copied disc art with a number that doesn't seem to match up to that region's sleeve / info.  So I can see somewhat the alternative perspective.  But traditionally speaking, when I'm looking at an individual submission and looking at that particular item for that particular region, it seems logical to me at least, to try to pick the best name that applies most to that particular region.  I think this is something that there just may be different viewpoints on.

I understand some of the reasoning behind going strictly with what is on a disc - and I also understand that from a quality control / accuracy and ease of consistent submissions standpoint, that does streamline things and make it a bit easier. 

However, I'm also inclined to agree with user7 in this instance because there is solid logical reasoning for why naming them the way he suggests is more clear in a way, and better represents what those discs truly are.  I am ALL for adding comments and additional details that explain variances and such. 

As a user, when I am viewing and using the redump database, I'm looking at a disc and I want the title to tell me truly what the disc is.  If the disc is a game called Fire: Pass the Torch [hypothetical game], and the disc has an error that says Fire: Ass the Torch, whereas all of the packaging and everything else is "Pass the Torch" - do we name it "Ass the Torch" in the database because it is literally on the disc, though it truly misrepresents what the game is? I do realize that is a somewhat ludicrous example, but hopefully it illustrates the point.

Another example is this one:
http://redump.org/disc/53248/

The serial listed on the disc is 972227, but it is an error and should be 97227.  I believe the 'true' serial for this release is 97227.  While the issue is noted in the comments, personally, I think the database should be 97227, as the extra digit one is completely erroneous.

I know it's a difficult balance, because creating exceptions based on unique situations does make this more challenging.  But I also think it can provide other value and usefulness as well.  Some of things will just have to evaluated on a case by case scenario. 

IF you disagree with the above and have strong logical reasons for not doing so - that is completely fair - then please share those thoughts so we can hash it out and come to some finality on the issue and move forward - that would be great!