I know about that Japanese version thing.
But I know that in newer English versions the new package and the 3-fingered Abe was used.
Well, the screens seem to be official: (seen on Oddworld.com)
http://www.oddworld.com/firsttenyear...reens/img4.jpg - You can see a paramite on your left
http://www.oddworld.com/firsttenyear...reens/img6.jpg - the "Lights" looks difference on my game.
http://www.oddworld.com/firsttenyear...eens/img34.jpg - I never had a brown button.
http://www.oddworld.com/firsttenyear...reens/img3.jpg - 3 paramites instead of 1 scrab.