Japanon searches for retro games

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>>3992241
I'll start with the wall of loose consoles.

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>>3992248
And here are the boxed ones. That Dreamcast is the limited Sakura Wars version in case you're wondering why it's so expensive.

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>>3992249
They had a train controller for Densha de GO! as well.

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>>3992252
Here are some bits and bobs of controllers.

Sorry but no N64 HORI minis today.

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>>3992254
Dino Crisis gun survivor with the Guncon 2.

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>>3992258
They had 2 of these in the box. Pretty cool but too bad the Neo Geo CD is ruined by its long load times.

>>3992259
There was something for the PC Engine as well.

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>>3992261
Oops, forgot my picture.

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>>3992267
There was a much bigger variety of controllers here than at the other Hard Off.

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>>3992274
One of the Wave Jack games but I have no idea which one.

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>>3992280
I'm going to skip ahead to the best stuff which was kept behind glass.

The Famicom Mini is getting scalped here too but not as bad as the NES classic.

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>>3992283
Two AV Famicoms and an AV booster for the PC Engine.

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>>3992286
For the anon that was interested they had a Pokemon Mini for Pikachu in the packaging but it was 6750 yen.

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>>3992292
Pretty pricey PC Engine as well.

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>>3992310
Lots of Saturn Shooters today.

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>>3992359
There was a boxed copy of Live A Live if anon is still interested.

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>>3992365

Mother 2 and Mother 3 in the box as well.

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>>3992371
Some Neo Geo AES games too.

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>>3992373
They had Popful Mail for Super Famicom but the manual is missing.

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>>3992394
This is it for the stuff behind glass today. Apparently Tomb Raider for GBA is 4500 yen.

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>>3992397
Here is the junk section. They actually had a twin stick in the box today but it was about 2500 yen.

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>>3992401
They had a LOT more books in the junk section here than at the other Hard Off.

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>>3992408
I guess I forgot that this Twinstick was for PC...

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>>3992412
There was even a Satellaview today.

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>>3992415
A Konami Hyperbeam in the box. Finally something to address the ridiculously short controllers that plagued Japan.

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>>3992417
Here is some Mega Drive stuff.

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>>3992424
Hucard games

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>>3992434
Some cool famicom adventure games on GBA.

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>>3992448
Here is Super Mario World if anon is still looking.

1280 yen and it has the manual.

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>>3992457
Some more hardware pictures.

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>>3992458
A memory card for the Neo Geo.

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>>3992467
Another Panel de Pon for interested anons but this one is also cartridge only.

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>>3992469
A 3DO video CD adapter

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>>3992472
A lot of computer games too.

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>>3992476
I have more pictures but I think I'm going to go ahead and end it here, at least for now. If you're interested please feel free to browse through the google photos link. Sorry that a lot of the pictures aren't of the best quality but I have to take a lot and the staff don't like it when you photograph their store so many are done quickly.

I'll go ahead and end with a picture of the boxed set of my favorite anime.

>>3992249
interesting that ps2 costs much more than ps1 or gamecube

>>3992417
beautiful lightning ps3 there

>>3992453
original price tags show just how expensive the sfc games were.

>>3992492
I think it's because the PS2 can play two generations worth of games.

I'm with you on prices. It's funny to see a boxed game for 4000 yen and think "that's kind of pricey" then see the original price sticker for almost 10000.

Sorry, I forgot to say this in my last post but I hope you all enjoy the pictures. If I visit a game center sometime I'll make sure to post pictures for everyone here too.

>>3992514
This

OUR GIRLS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkFM40KcPAM

Okay, anon here from a previous doom and gloom "when will the collector's market bubble burst?" thread.

Can OP confirm if its true that almost all retro games in Japan have dried up that's to Americans buying them all?

Like, are there some games that use to be uncommon that are now ultra rare because foreign collectors bought them all? There was someone in the bubble thread that claimed that there was almost no retro market left in Japan and that all the big retro stores are now out of business because of it.

>>3992514
he's helping people obtain vidya.
eat shit.

>>3992248
Damn, japs still sell PS2 for a high price.
In my country a loose PS2 costs even less then the PS1 in those pictures.

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>>3992476
I wonder how much were those Tokyo Yamanote Boys games, esp the limited box.;_;

>>3992741
I think the sellers don't really care if the idiot buying some old video game for 200$ is American or Japanese.

>>3992415
Why would anybody need a Satellaview, since there's no service anymore?

>>3992741
It's definitely a factor. Prices have gone up to match demand from overseas but it isn't hard to walk into a local secondhand store and find some good stuff. It's mostly games that are popular outside of Japan and games that don't require reading that have all the demand.

>>3993154
It's a "paying for quality" mindset. Sometimes it's actually harder to sell cheaper things because people assume they must be bad.

>>3993168
I can let you know next time I'm there.

>>3993189
Novelty I guess? Still, ¥8000 is a lot for a paperweight.

>>3992758
I appreciate it but don't engage them. If they aren't interested in the thread they don't have to stay.

>>3993296
If I buy used console or controller in japan can I test it out before purchase?
It's really hard to find good working Saturn controller and thinking about picking it up when I travel over there.

>>3993309
Consoles probably but controllers I'm not sure. There is usually a place to test electronics in second hand stores but you can always ask the staff.

The employees are also very good about checking things that come in so you will usually know ahead of time if something works or not. I've never bought a controller that didn't work.

>>3992249
Nice price for a N64 there with the box

Not exactly retro, but are there any special, limited editions of the PSP machine itself in any of the stores you've visited, OP? Preferable nothing too mainstream like FF.

>>3992249
Is it worth it to buy that Dreamcast right now? How long do you think it'd last before it breaks down?

did you came across some MSX stuff?

>>3993296
>It's mostly games that are popular outside of Japan and games that don't require reading that have all the demand.
Probably explains why SHMUPs and action games like Radiant Silvergun and Rondo of Bood are so overpriced, since they're only the kind of imports that EOPs can play.

>>3995058
Yes but I can't think of them offhand because I hadn't been seeking them out. I'll try to get good pictures the next time I see some. Anything in particular that you're looking for?

>>3995101
Hard to say but if it was well maintained it could be many years before it needs to have a part replaced. Everything in that picture should work. That wasn't the junk section.

>>3995882
Yeah, anything that doesn't require language ability, especially if it's from a popular franchise, is pretty pricey here too. The price is usually a bit lower than the NA and PAL versions though just because the Japanese version is more common.

>>3995101
I've a few games now (and 2 copies of Ecco in particular) that are exhibiting pitting. My dreamcast itself will occasionally struggle to read burned disks.

My thoughts are that you have maybe 5 more years before a large majority of the consoles on the market are exhibiting signs of failure. The good news is that ODE will likely be available more widely.. as long as interest is maintained. One is in my future for sure, after the Saturn detour.

>>3996718
>Anything in particular that you're looking for?
I don't having anything in particular, but upon a quick look at amazon JP there aren't that many game-specific LE versions of the PSP console, unlike the Vita/3DS. Guess I'll just buy a regular model off of a local shop, but do inform me if you run into one.

ALso I'm so very tempted to get that Sakura Taisen dreamcast, but I'm afraid it'll be an unwise investment since I don't actually have any Dreamcast games lying around. Does that console come bundled with the Sakura Taisen game?

>>3996720
Pardon my ignorance, what's ODE? Googling gives me ordinary differential equations.

>>3997765
Optical Drive Emulator. They're devices that replace the disc drive, so you can plug in a SD card or USB drive filled with ISOs. Basically a flashcart for disc based systems.

For the Dreamcast there is GDEMU and USB-GDROM. GDEMU guy also makes ones for the Saturn and is looking into other consoles like PCE-CD.

>>3992417
how much for that dragon quest controller?

>>3997764
I didn't check but the bundle did originally include the game. It isn't hard to find copies of Sakura Taiwan lying around either.

Whether or not it's a wise investment is subjective since it depends on how much enjoyment you get out of it. In case you want a Dreamcast just for the sake of having one, you can get a regular version for less.

>>3998135
It was marked ¥1780 but it's 20% off on junk day.

>>3999247
how much would that cost to ship to canada?

>>3999284
I would need to weigh it first but I would guess around ¥900-1000 with tracking.

>>3992249
>3DO in Japan
I never knew such a thing existed.

Question to OP. Are you able to mail us some of this stuff if we pay you?

>>3992241
>Hard-On
hey OP you should do a vid with Lukemorse

>>3999351
It even had some exclusives like an Ultraman game that's entirely in English. The Horde was actually released with a Japanese dub. The Japanese 3DO is the best version of the console since it supports both English and Japanese fonts plus it's region free.

>>3999371
Yes, sorry but I guess I didn't explain it too well in the OP. The purpose of these threads isn't for me to blog about my life, I'm taking requests from people on /vr/ and posting these pictures to give them an idea of what is available. Just a heads up, I do charge a commission for my time. It's 10% of the item's price (all the prices in the pictures are after tax) plus 3% for Paypal's fee. I didn't account for PayPal at first but I had to add that because it's a lot of time and work for only ¥100, especially if I lose 30% of that.

If you're interested in anything email me at [email protected]

Damn, Japan still lives in the 90s, what a comfy experience you must be having, OP

>>3999531
It's funny you should say that because "I need to go rent a movie at the video store after I fax this" is a sentence you might actually hear in your daily life.

I don't want to talk about myself too much but I'm willing to answer whatever /vr/ related questions that I can.

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I got my first package from OP today.

>>3999551
Have you ever found a boxed copy of Double Dragon I for the Famicom for cheap. They always seemed to be expensive online, even in Yahoo Auctions Japan.

>>3999507
Okay. Thanks for helping us out.

A lot of these store's layouts remind me of this one retro game store I visited in Mankato, MN. Great variety, and display.

damn jap games are expensive nowadays

>>3999993
>¥2280 for CIB Final Fight
>¥4500 for CIB Super Famicom
>¥300-500 for a Sega Saturn controller

No need to be contrarian.

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Hey OP, I've been in the market for a Micomsoft XE-1 Pro for the PC Engine for a while, I was in Tokyo in March and they seem borderline impossible to find, and ones that get posted on eBay tend to be lucratively priced. If you find one for a good price (less than ¥10,000) I'll gladly pay.

I'd also be interested in the Sega Master System / MSX version of the stick, it's exactly the same, except for the connector, and it's labeled the ST instead of the Pro.

Thanks in advance.

>>4000174
Noted

I'll add it to the list. Thanks for giving me your price point too so I know whether or not to pick it up when I see it.

Looking for 2 HORI Fighting Commander and 1 HORI Super Gameboy pad, should I just email you?

>>4000307
It would be good if you email me so I can let you know if I find them. Otherwise you have to keep checking the thread.

>>3992401
Can anyone ID that Koei game in the big box?

>>4000603
nobunaga's ambition internet

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>>3992412
Bon baiser de france Anon.

Check me that twin stick. Also can you give me more detailed picture of AES and megadrive games please ?

>>4001087
I can check the Twin Stick for you if you want but it's for PC, not Saturn.

PSA
I'm planning to go back to the store on Saturday (20% off junk plus more time to browse) to pick up requests so I should have updates for you then.

>>3992248
Wow, PS1 and dreamcast are so cheap.
Please buy me one Japanon

Hey, OP. Are the PSXs in your photos only the player, or do they include remotes? Also which series are they?

>>4000750
thx anon

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>>3993296
>Novelty I guess? Still, ¥8000 is a lot for a paperweight.
A few Satellaview still have games saved in their internal memory.

>>4001425
Send an email to vrjpnguy@gmail and I can work it out with you.

>>4001457
They're complete, the cables and controllers are kept behind the counter.

I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean by series. As far as I know they're the original model. Do you want me to check the serial numbers?

>>4001607
>Do you want me to check the serial numbers?
Well the model number. Something along the lines of DESR-XXXX.
I'm not really sure where it would be located but my guess is the information sticker on the bottom. The later models, the 7500s, had PSP connectivity so I'm just curious.

>>4000232
Sweet thanks, I'll shoot you an e-mail when I get home to keep in touch on it.

OP, do you ever happen upon Saturn PS2 controllers? If so, how much are they usually sold for?

>>4003746
I'm not sure because I wasn't even aware that those existed until now.

I will post them if I see any.

>>4003764
Thanks man!

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>>4001795
Just found one but it's heavy as hell.

Easily going to be more than ¥5000 to ship it.

Includes the cables, remote and HDD though.

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>>3992241
Dutch collector here

Have you ever found the retail release of Fire Emblem Thracia 776, one of the last few id need to complete my fire emblem collection

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Other Anon in Japan right now. Visited Akihabara of course. Found a trader shop with some old PC games with box.

>>4004579
Ik ga zo langs super potato, ik zal wel voor je kijken.

>>4004642

Did you happen to notice why Ark of Napishtim has two different boxes?

>>4004579
Not yet but I've been asked to look for it. Hopefully it shows up it will be at a decent price.

>>4004642
Super Potato jacks their prices to help now that they're famous. The one in Osaka has a lot more floor space and a better selection. Actually, if you haven't been I recommend Den Den Town over Akiba these days. It's what Akiba used to be.

>>4004649
I realize this is super hipstery. Just wanted to add that Akiba is good too but I always feel overstimulated every time I'm there.

>>4004642
>>4004649
If you find it let me knw how much it is (dutchanon who asked for the game here)

>>4004654
Don't worry dude, I get what you mean. Even though I'm a tourist right now it hurts to see how much other tourists are here as well. I would love to visit other areas for /VR/ as well, but I'm afraid I'm not here for to long. Ending my blog here.
>>4004579
Sorry dude they do not have it here

>>4004660
Was to be expected, its quite the rare game, but it was worth a shot, thanks anyway anon-kun

>>4004642
Please post more pics of Jap PC games anon. I'm not looking for anything in particular but some of what you find might intrigue me.

>>3992241
OP can you pls buy me some japanese hentai games? I dont have any money tho.

>>4004735
I also accept precious metals and minerals.

>>3992241
Do you have some Laseractive games/gear? I'm looking for 3D Museum for a decent price and a PAC-N1 (Nec)

>>3992365
sent you an email about the Dream Mix fighters in this pic >>3992365

>>4004885
do you accept man milk?

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>>4006249
Not if it's unpasteurized.

Just want to make another quick PSA. I was able to find a Super Famicom plus two controllers and A/V component cable today for a total of ¥1824 thanks to it being 20% off junk day. Everything works but unfortunately I couldn't find the AC adapter today.

Now that I understand shipping better it breaks down like this. I can put everything except the AC adapter in one box and send it for ¥2400. However, even an SFC without the box will need to be sent in two boxes to lower shipping costs. This means the base cost to ship a complete loose Super Famicom with two controllers is ¥3270 but if I can piece one together on junk day I can still find it at a lower price than what you typically find on eBay. However, it might be hard for me to find pristine models at a discount.

Posting what I found today. It's yellowed but works like a dream.

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>>4006543
Gonna dump just a few pics from today.

Memory stick for PSP

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>>4006556
Parodius for Super Famicom but it's ¥3280 and cart only.

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>>4006559
A Sega Saturn fighter from ATLUS.

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>>4006562
Sega Dreamcast twin stick out of the box.

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>>4006578
Some PC-FX stuff today

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>>4006579
Gonna end it here for today. I'm still trying to answer specific requests as well.

Remember, the best way to reach me is via email at [email protected] but I may be slow to respond sometimes as I work full time.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

What is this store, exactly? Like, the whole building. Like a used stuff store?

I love the way the building looks.

>>4006619
It's a national secondhand chain that has beaches for pretty much everything. It started with Book Off but now they have a bunch of other branches like Off House, Hobby Off, Liquor Off, Kimono Off, etcetera.

The other big chain is Second Street but there are of course local stores as well.

They market themselves as being "Eco Friendly" but I had never seen so many plastic bags and wrappers before I came to Japan.

As someone who loved thrifting in the US it really is a dream here. Things can be a bit expensive but the condition is great and there's ALWAYS something good.

>>4006753
That should read "branches" for pretty much everything. F*cking autocorrect.

>>4004546
Yeah, I just put a shipping estimate through JapanPost and they spit back over 8,000 yen for SAL. Never mind, thanks anyway OP!

>>3992472
Did anybody actually use VCDs in Japan? From my understanding it was mostly a Chinese thing.

>>4007642
yeah here's suruga-ya's current VCD section
http://www.suruga-ya.jp/search?category=3&search_word=&restrict[]=adult%20s(bool)=false&restrict[]=media(text)=VideoCD

>>3992329
Super comfy thread Japanon, thanks for all the pictures. I would be interested in giving you a pretty great price for the Salamander and Gradius collections, if shipping them together would be cheaper...! And also compensate you for the favor as well. Scalpers have made these a good chunk pricier online than they are in the wild in Japan.

Either way, thanks for all the pictures, this thread is cozy as fuck.

>>4008178
If you're interested in anything just send an email to [email protected]

I just picked up some Saturn shooters for another anon but there's still a copy of Salamander and the Gradius collection.

Don't worry about making an offer. I'm charging a flat rate of 13% of the item's price (10% for me and 3% for PayPal) plus a box and shipping. Two Sega Saturn games could easily be sent together for ¥690 shipping I think.

Hey OP.

In your travels, l'd like to know if you see any Saturn multitaps. Specifically, the one for bomberman. Please tell me what's the best you could do on that.

>>4009034
I actually saw a few of the Bomberman ones recently. I don't remember the price though. If they're still there when I go back I'll post pictures.

>>3992241
can you get me a Casio Loopy

I like collecting obscure consoles

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>>3999695
Bumpan'
Looking for Double Dragon for Famicom.

>>4010104
Nice collection

Sorry that I didn't respond earlier. I will look through the boxed Famicom games for one.

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>>4010323
>Nice collection
Thanks, but it's not mine. I took it online.

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>>3992241
I've been looking for Hori controllers for a while. They're pretty rare in North America.

There's the GameCube one, designed for the Game Boy Player (ditching the analog stick entirely) and a SNES one designed for the Super Game Boy, pictured here. You ever find any of these in your searches?

>>4010371
Not japanon

I found the GC once at a store in my country but it was like €100+
A little too much for a controller imo

>>4010371
Not Japanon either, but I see the SNES ones constantly. I see the GC ones occasionally as well, but they're expensive, upwards of 8000 yen.

>>4004649

Don tell tell people that, the prices in Osaka are already shit because more foreigners keep coming here.

Hey Japanon, I know it's kind of a long shot, but I was wondering if you could keep your eyes out for a doujin Castlevania CD I've been looking for ages.

It's called WHIP RUSH 3!!! and is by the M&K company. It's mainly a rock themed series of remixes of songs from the Castlevania games. Here's a sample of their work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk91U7NjYpw

I've managed to track down all the other Whip Rush albums online by Whip Rush 3!!! and would be amazed if you could find it in the wild. I don't know if you'd be willing to rip it or sell it, but, I know it'd make my day if you could find it. It would doubly make my day if you could upload it somewhere too if you found it, but, I know that's a long shot. I don't know if it is of any help, this is the company's website.

http://sound.jp/mkcompany/top.html

Anyway, keep up the great work Japanon, I hope you find some great stuff out there.

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>>4004546
Fixed that for you, Japanon.

>>3992248
What are those drums? For what games/console?

When does Japanon respond to his emails?

>>3992340
>Soukyugutentai

That game is so fucking good

>>3992341
>$130 for Elevator Action Returns

Holy fuck that's expensive, still somehow cheaper than eBay

Yo, Japanon. Have you seen any older non-standard arcade games while out and about? The inner Tokyo area game centers seem to only run the latest games and a small selection of regular joystick + <6 button games, which makes me sad because I've always wanted to try playing stuff I missed out on like the Deluxe Out Run and After Burner cabinets.
Found anything like that?

Not looking for anything but to any japanons here I do have a possible request.

One of my favorite subjects is lost media. Of this lost video games are of course something I'm rrally passionate about. Two of the ones /vr/ has been most curious on is Roly Poly and Zeddas 3. These are right now two of the most sought after lost games. I ask not only if you guys could possibly search for them but I'm interested in if you can ask shop owners about them. I'm interested if these shop owners are aware of these games or other lost games.

Sorry if this seems like a weird request but I'm curious on if the Japanese are aware of these still currently lost games.

>>4011768
Casual here, can someone explain to me what's up with these Japanese Playstations? I have a JP PS2 and it looks exactly like an American PS2 so this style is confusing me.

>>4011754
I'll add it to the ever growing list of requests. Thanks for the information, it's fun to learn about all of this stuff.

I will also stay on the lookout for HORI controllers since I have gotten a lot of requests for them. Somehow there haven't been any around me recently.

>>4012162
As soon as I can. Did I not get back to you? I'm away for a long time due to work and the time difference but if I haven't responded after one or two days please send me another message as it may have gotten lost.

>>4012186
No, sadly. My city is mid sized so the only Game Center here is a Taito game station which only has newer stuff. If I see any while on vacation sometime I'll be sure to post pics.

>>4012195
Interesting, I can ask but the people at these stores aren't super knowledgeable about games since this is just a job to them. Maybe people at a specialty shop will have heard something.

>>4009895
Oh look, someone else saw the Ashens video. What a surprise.
If your favorite youtuber reviewed a pile of dung, would you want one of those, too?

>>4012289
those are PSX consoles

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Received my SFC console from OP today.

>>4013229
Glad to hear that it finally cleared customs.

Hope you're having a good time with it.

>>4011432
The price for the GCN ones is expected, they're pretty rare and about the same amount here.

How much were the SNES ones, though?

>>4013406
I don't think they were more than 2000-3000, but I don't really remember, sorry. I tend to ignore them because they're kind of shit to actually use. I can check next time I'm at a game store.

>>4013450
That'd be mighty nice. They're expensive around here so I'd love to import one or two of them.

>>3992248

damn that golden n64 and dat orange Gamecube...

so 1,000 yen is pretty much 10 murrican dollars?

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>>3999650
how mch was that shipping included? are you in the US??

>>4006543
how much would it be to shit that to Houston?

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any luck finding this, OP? You havent responded in a while

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OP literally delivered. Now if only I could read moon like an 8 year old.

>>4013594
¥2400 but it's missing the AC adapter. An SNES AC adapter would also work.

>>4013735
Sorry, not yet. I've only seen it on Dreamcast recently.

I haven't been purposefully ignoring anyone but I've gotten a lot of requests so it's hard for me to update everybody unless if I have news. I'm sorry if anyone feels slighted.

>>4013737
Lovely

>>4013590

Including the console, it was $49 and some change. I'm in the US, yes.

>>4012808
who is ashens?

Look man, i just collect obscure hardware
i already have shit like the PC-FX, Jaguar, 3DO, Hyperscan and shit

Saving this thread from dying,

Japanon is truly a god among men

Prices are cheap. Just hate the shipping costs for ordering imported games from Japan.

>>4016391
rule of thumb is still 10 dollars US for every 1 pound of mail sent via ems I think/.

Yo Japanon, ever had the employees catch you taking photos? Some of them really hate it especially if you are a filthy foreign devil.

>>4016391
Not much I can do about that unfortunately but to be fair you're having something flown around the world. It's pretty reasonable to charge more for something heavy.

>>4016397
I'm pretty sure EMS starts at ¥2000 and goes up every 100 grams but at a higher rate than $10 per pound. Once you get over 2.5 pounds it jumps to ¥5000.

>>4016443
Plenty but they're too intimidated by the thought of speaking English to say anything. I always try to be polite but I'm sure I look super rude to some of them.

>>4016959
you ever thought of doing youtube vids? you could do what lgr does and wear camera glasses, not sure how japs are with wearing glasses inside

>>4016959
have you got links to any other google drive photos from other days?

>>4016959
EMS recently increased their prices so a lot of people and companies have been switching to DHL.

>>4011768
>PSX is a PS1 in Japan

>>4017028
I guess I could if I spent the money on equipment but don't people already do that?

>>4017212
Not right now sadly but if I head back this weekend maybe I can get enough pics for a new album. I can't take a lot of photos every time I'm there or the staff might start to get upset.

Cool blog thread

>>4018521
i understand, just wanted to make sure i didnt miss any more albums of cool photos

I am not going to let this thread die. I am not looking for anything in particular, but there's always something that catches me, so keep taking pics if you can.

You're doing God's work OP - thank you for your service

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OP, how common are Super Game Boy 2's, the translucent blue ones? They're fairly common on eBay but also usually $40+.
Let me know if you see any, thanks in advance.

>>4023324
Not OP, but they're very common and 1500-2000 for a boxed one.

>>4023663
Oh, that's awesome! They were featured on YouTube a while back, I think, so non-Japanese sellers scalp the fuck out of them nowadays. They're rare to find on eBay anyway so that's great news!.

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OP here and not dead yet. I made the rounds yesterday and took some new pictures. Things haven't changed too much so I won't post everything but you can see the rest on the Google Photos account: https://goo gl/photos/CkTgZuWqVTq5hgno9

Remember to put the . in goo gl

>>4023324
Haven't seen one near me but I'm sure they're super common in big cities like >>4023663
said. I'll post them if I find them. I'm always seeing the original model for 100 yen.

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>>4023965
I believe an anon asked about Sonic Drift and Outrun for Game Gear. They had both today but Outrun was cart only and 1980 yen.

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>>4024003
Some neat MSX stuff

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>>4024036
Action Replays and x-terminators

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>>4024046
This is going to be it for now. If you want to see the other pictures then please follow the google photos link and as always you can email me at [email protected].

I may be slow to respond because I'm starting to get bogged down with requests but I will try to find a way to streamline the search process.

Enjoy the weekend everybody.

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>>4024054
One last thing that slipped my mind.

I was able to get an AV Famicom complete out of the box yesterday for 7800 yen. Fortunately these things are much lighter than the original model so it should only cost 1860 yen to send everything in one box. I have gotten several requests in these threads so if anyone is still interested please contact me via email.

Any luck with sega Saturn twin sticks or 3DO?

>>4024137
No twin sticks but a store near me currently has two in box 3DOs. The original model.

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>>4023740
You have the "amazing" speedrunning community to thank for that.

>>4024007
>>4024015
>>4024020
Sent you an e-mail about some of those MSX games.

>>4024441
AFAIK speedrunners mostly use the GameCube Gameboy Player, not so much SGB2.

>>4016391
Ive bought off OP twice and the shipping is cheaper than i thought it would be.
Still cheaper thanwhatever prices youd pay for the vidya on its own in nearly all western countries

>>4024441
>>4024732
SGB2 was featured on My Life in Gaming as the "ultimate way to play Game Boy games on a TV" so all the RGBfags hopped on the bandwagon for it.

>>4023981
It's the guy who want's the 3 Hori gamepads, I'm interested in the neocon, can you email me?

>>4026652
Sure but I will need your email first. Mine is [email protected].

On a completely different note. Is anon who wanted Samurai Spirits 2 for Neo Geo Pocket Color still interested? The store still has a complete copy.

>>4026703
you have my email, I'm the guy who wanted the two hori fighter commanders and the SGB gamepad

>>4026731
Oh right, sorry.

I'm trying to keep everyone's emails straight.

>>4026791
no worries man, I'm sure you're getting more requests that you expected.

what is your job in japan?

>>4026791
wouldn't worry so much anon, you are doing great for the amount you have to handle.

>>4027040
Teaching English (hurr) at a public school. Government healthcare and summer vacations.

>>4027504
how many pair of used underwear have you bought out of vending machines?

>>4024869
Well to be fair it probably is. I've had two of them for years now to do LAN Pokemon battles on TVs for shits and giggles.

>>4027528
I think those were only in a small area. They're illegal now at any rate and most Japanese peolywould find the idea disgusting.

OP, what shipping service are you using? I might be willing to ship some things to people as well.

>>4028217
I've been using SAL through Japan Post. It's a little cheaper if you make a Mypage account with them and print the labels at home. You have to order special pouches to put the labels in from Japan Post's website though. They don't have them at the post offices.

If you find a cheaper way to ship large items though please let me know. It seems like anything over 2000 grams is kind of pricey.

>>3992241
Dude! is that The Eco Town in Kanazawa!? Ive been there personally. That place was fucking dope!

>>4028415
Been by there and it has a good selection but the Book Off has better prices. Funny how much things can vary among affiliate stores.

Thank you for Princess Crown and the note with candy, OP.

>>4029232
You're welcome. I hoped people would enjoy getting an extra surprise with their package.

>>4030554
hope I get a dragon dildo in mine

Hey op, do the stores you visit by chance have those blind game bags seen on game center cx?

>>4032278
Not that I've seen. I 'be actually watched embarrassingly little of Game Center CX. But the stores where I find the best deals tend to be secondhand stores rather than game specialty stores as they aren't focused on just games.

Buy me a Casio Loopy and a Wonderswan Color plz

>>4032278
Not OP, but yeah, that's a thing you'll see at specialty stores, especially around New Year's. Lots of retail stores do that kind of thing, in fact, not just game stores.

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>>4032501
I will ost them if I see them. Wonderswan should be easier to find than loopy.

I saw some AES games today. Thought I would post them for hose who are interested.

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>>4032841

>>4018416
"But I thought PSX was just another name for the ps1"

...and the cycle of violence continues.

>>3999650
How much was that S video cable?

I wonder if somewhere there's some jap exchange student hawking fucking mint maddens and gtas to weirdos back home

>>4033410
I want to know too, I asked OP about it but never got a positive reply so far

>>4033410
real question is... are the official nintendo brand or some shit 3rd party?

>>4033485
The S-Video cable is legit 1st party, the PSU is a HORI.

>>4033516
oh shit now i'm wondering how much he getting them for. Would rather have that then some cheap ass wire i'm using now.

>>4033410
>>4033427
Sorry, I guess I missed your question. S-video cables are usually ¥300 to ¥980 depending on the condition. I don't always see them though. Component cables are always available of course.

>>4033426
Probably not Madden but foreign games tend to be produced and sold in smaller quantities for the Japanese market so maybe with something they are.

You ever see the Samba De Amigo Dreamcast maracas often?

>>4033568
I think I sent you even an email too, about the cable
How much would be the shipping with EMS?
And what component cables you mean?

>>4033574
I think I've seen them but I wasn't really paying attention at the time. They don't pop up as often as the Dreamcast gun or the Pop'n Music controller.

>>4033610
It depends on where you are. EMS to North America, South America and Oceania for something that small and light should be ¥2000 but to Europe it would be ¥2200.

I meant Nintendo component cables.

>>4033426
Funny enough, some people do seek out the American versions of GTA games, because the Japanese versions tend to censor a bunch of stuff. But I doubt anyone is bothering to import them like this, since you can just buy the NA version from Amazon or even in some brick and mortar stores.

>>4033702
North America would be, how much for the component cables usually?

>>4033702
>I meant Nintendo component cables.
There are GameCube component cables and Wii component cables. The former are rare and expensive, the latter are cheap and plentiful.

>>4033954
>>4033992
Sorry, I meant to type composite and hadn't a brain fart...

I have seen component cables for GameCube though and they're usually around ¥12500 to ¥15000.

>>4034180
What about original wii component ones?
All they sell here are generic

>>3992241
Thank you for posting all of the photos. I love seeing things like this.

>>3992241
yo how much do turbo16 go for in Japan?

what's the usual prices for a PC Engine and PCE CD? Or one of those models with the PCE CD built in.

>>4034604
>>4034617
Depends on condition, but from what I've seen, an unboxed base HuCard unit is typically around 4-8k, with working CD-ROM2 units going for 10-15k. A Duo is usually 15-25k, a Duo-R is 20-30k, and a Duo-RX is 30-40k (note that the Duo-R and -RX are the same thing except for the 6-button controller which is mostly pointless anyway, and most Duos and CD-ROM2 units will need a full recap job at this point).

You can still sometimes find deals, though. I got a Duo in excellent working condition for 13k, and I've seen base systems as low as 1k for a heavily yellowed one with no accessories.

Fire Emblem collector here

how much is Fire Emblem: Fuin no Tsurugi (binding blade)

>>4034631
Jesus. Thought they'd be slightly cheaper since they were popular in Japan. Oh well

>>4034665
They were (and are) popular, sure, but they're also poorly-built, unreliable little bastards. Unlike SFCs which are nigh unkillable, working PCEs are literally a dying breed.

>>4034656
Currently at a store near me complete in box for ¥2980.

>>4034668
Seconding this. Grab a random SFC from any junk section and there's a 99% chance it will work but turbos are already dying of old age.

>>4034785

What do the Japanese consider junk if they put working consoles in the junk section?

>>4034810
"Junk" is essentially Japanese for "as-is, no warranty". Actual non-working/damaged stuff they call "wake ari".

Yo op, how much do you see neo geo accessories go ? Memory card, controllers, etc...

>>3992415
Fucking FUCK!
I was in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto last April for about 2 weeks each, and I searched every single fucking Hard Off, Hobby Off, Off House, Book Off in the areas and never found a satellaview. Ended up just pouting and buying one online once I got back.

Jelly as fuck.

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Op delivers

>>4034785
Thats pretty cheap,way cheaper than online or at stores that have old used imports of it i'd have to wait until i get my next salary in tho, But i'll keep you updated

Thanks for looking tho

>>4035023
It depends on the store/condition I guess but a store near me recently had two boxed joystick controllers and a memory card. I can't recall the prices off the top of my head though. They're in the Google Photo archive. I will try to take a look later.

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Not /vr/ but just wondering if anyone in the Osaka prefecture could check if this SMRPG copy is still in stock?

>>3992274
Are those wii classic controllers really 7-8 bucks?

>>4036334
Yeah, less when you factor the exchange rate and the fact that those prices are after tax. Welcome to Japan.

I'll probably upload a few more photos to the Google drive and post some here soon. There haven't been any huge changes in stock that justify an image dump.

If I do any traveling this summer I will try to stop by new places and post what I see.

>>4035032
I am so jealous! How much does Sexy Parodius, Sonic Wings, and a non-SataKore version of Soukyugurentai cost from OP?

I want those too.

>>4036726
OP here. It depends on what the store is charging since I charge a 13% commission (it was originally 10% but I'm trying to account for the PayPal fee). That store only had one Soukyugurentai and no Sonic Wings right now but they still had another Sexy Parodius for ¥4980.

If you're ever interested in something just send me an email and I can send you a quote.

>>4036316
>NFL game in Japan
I wonder what teams they like in Japan?

>>4036863
Depends on the person. I knew a vice principle at a public school who was a huge 49ers fan. That guy was huge too, built like a linebacker. Pretty unusual for people in his line of work here.

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OP here, I just added 20 more pictures to the Google Photos drive. Nothing too exciting but I wanted to give an update since I went to a different store yesterday.

Here is a literal wall of Super Famicoms

>>4038276
what an amazing country you inhabit.