[The Captain]

I'm really looking forward to DMC3. I'm going to get the US version after finals are over. I think I will actually enjoy the difficulty.

 

[The Captain]

I play hard mode right after normal

Does the L1+R1+L2+R2(hold) rotate the left analog stick clockwise until you hear a voice saying "Devil May Cry" cheat work in the US version

Yes, that code does work on the US version (I did it myself).

I picked up my copy of DMC3 (US version) Tuesday, and I am very impressed. The music, graphics, presentation, gameplay, etc are all top notch. My only complaint is the difficulty level. I am playing on easy, which seems to be equivalent to normal on the Japanese version, from what I've heard. The other difference between the two versions is that the US version no longer has check points like the Japanese version. Instead, you must either start the entire level over or start from the previous room by using a yellow orb.