Thank you for another awesome video. It gives me flashbacks to my trip to Japan last year. The thing that I regret the most is not buying Famicom games. I love the colors of the cartridges and would love to put them in a frame and hang them on the wall 😅
Squirrel statue? I think you need to look again. That's a Tanuki! anyway another great video. I wish i could find a job again so I could import some of these games. I would support you too of you only had a Subscribestar instead of/along with your patreon.
Excited to hear that you’re going to pick up as PS5. There’s a lot of great PS4 games that you will really enjoy playing on there. Not to mention how incredible the next Guilty Gear game looks that is in development for the PS5. Best visuals I’ve ever seen in a fighting game
Lmao shout out to Reb Brown. Man I love Space Mutiny. Also GT Final Bout and Ultimate Battle 22 were the first import games I had! I remember I had to get some device that would keep the PSOne open while the disc played in order for it to work on my American system.
My uncle was an electronics repair man, he installed a mod chip for me to break the region lock on my PS1, the DBZ games were the only imports I ever owned as a kid though.
Just found your videos. Good stuff! I feel like I've seen you around town somewhere. (I think we went to the same uni here). Gonna be heading out to some of these remote Hard-Offs soon.
7:34 Legends of Mana! very good RPG you can purchase it on ps3 if anyone still has a ps3... Edit: Steambot chronicles is on my Bucket list. its purposly expensive so i don't die young.
Dragonball gt final bout was my first import game as well. Man it wasn't a good game but at the time was the only dragonball game i could get. Making it memorable lol
Yeah, I can still remember getting it for my birthday and my friends and I being so excited to play it. My uncle installed the mod chip in my PS1 for me and for at least that first day we were happy to just be finally playing a Dragon Ball game. If only we knew how many great DBZ games were going to be released in the future.
Loved seeing those PS1 games. Right now value for money is just sooo much better for PS1 vs SNES/PCE/Genesis etc. Same for PS3/360 gen games if you want some “modern” stuff
The one in the sleeve is the original version, and the other is Code Veronica X which has additional cutscenes and some graphical improvements I think.
Not likely. A lot of people in Japan wear masks even when there's not an ongoing pandemic, so this isn't really all that different. Also, wearing a mask isn't required by law here, you're perfectly free to not wear one.
Isnt it kinda inconvenient to have the switch games take out, seal the box, put a plastic security cover it and still need to pick out that cartridge when a customer buys it? If they put so much securty around the game box, why not just leave the actual content inside?
Why are you picking up a PS5 when you didn't get a PS4? Just wondering because I am of the same mind. I bought a PS1, PS2 and had a PS3 given to me. I never really had much interest in PS4 except for the Spider-Man game. I wish the system could play all Playstation generations. I'd buy it day one.
Possibly silly question... it seems like it's always just console games in these stores. Do they ever stock retro Japanese PCs and software, like the MSX or PC-88? Or are retro PC products harder to find in stores?
Book-Offs and Hard-Offs are recycle/second-hand chains, so they stock whatever people sell to them for inventory. Vintage PC games do get sold at them but since its less common in general to see them in the wild they sell less of them. It's more common to find MSX and PC-88 games at specialty stores like BEEP in Akihabara.
Hey, I live in the Philippines and I just wanna go Japan to search for PS1 PS2 Games Imports. But I was really hard to buy on Fromjapan.co.jp and Buyee.... I don't have any Credit Card, I was below 18.
Can i make a custom pledge on patreon to just check out what i will get in my box? Hit me up in fb. I was goin to join but its a lot of money & want. To ask 1st.
Vita is the gamers Switch? That's the dumbest thing I've read this year. Switch doesn't only have more high-profile franchises but also something the Vita never got - games by western developers. The only thing Vita has over the Switch is games for perverts so just stfu you moron.
Squirlly!!! Awesome I miss that thing great video mandingo! Keep pumpin them out.
Can't get enough of these videos. Thank you for continuing to create such fun and entertaining content.
My pleasure. :) Thanks for watching.
Loved the "Mother" reference. And the Jazzy music
I love browsing at Book Off. Hope I get to visit one in Japan someday.
Oh, where do you live? I know that Book Offs have been popping up in other parts of the world, mostly in the US.
Thanks Jim again virtually carrying us in Omiya and presenting places!
My pleasure. :) Thanks for watching.
Loving the videos. Please focus more on prices, especially consoles and handhelds. thanks!
Can do.
This remix of Nightmare on Elm Street for the nes in the end of your videos is so cool! You choose very well all tracks for your videos. Congrats!!! 👍
Thank you for another awesome video. It gives me flashbacks to my trip to Japan last year. The thing that I regret the most is not buying Famicom games. I love the colors of the cartridges and would love to put them in a frame and hang them on the wall 😅
The song at the beginning of your video is one of my favorite from the P5 soundtrack.
I've really been digging that soundtrack recently.
I appreciate that you give the *Xbox* some screen time, Jim. Thanks. 💚
I really loved my OG Xbox and my 360, very rarely come across a decent Xbox section here though.
@@MadPanicGaming
I understand. For Xbox, Japan is still a tough nut to crack.
Squirrel statue? I think you need to look again. That's a Tanuki!
anyway another great video. I wish i could find a job again so I could import some of these games. I would support you too of you only had a Subscribestar instead of/along with your patreon.
Haha..."So good Danzig wrote a song about it." Indeed! These videos always make me feel better if I'm down. Keep doing what you do!
Excited to hear that you’re going to pick up as PS5. There’s a lot of great PS4 games that you will really enjoy playing on there. Not to mention how incredible the next Guilty Gear game looks that is in development for the PS5. Best visuals I’ve ever seen in a fighting game
Lmao shout out to Reb Brown. Man I love Space Mutiny.
Also GT Final Bout and Ultimate Battle 22 were the first import games I had! I remember I had to get some device that would keep the PSOne open while the disc played in order for it to work on my American system.
My uncle was an electronics repair man, he installed a mod chip for me to break the region lock on my PS1, the DBZ games were the only imports I ever owned as a kid though.
stay safe out there.. heard new cases in tokyo and saitama the last few days..
Just found your videos. Good stuff! I feel like I've seen you around town somewhere. (I think we went to the same uni here). Gonna be heading out to some of these remote Hard-Offs soon.
Oh? Did you go to Temple or Lakeland?
@@MadPanicGaming Temple. But could've seen you elsewhere. I'll say hi if I ever see ya while game hunting.
Great vid Jim. Loved all of the boxed famicom games. Hope you are doing well.
7:34 Legends of Mana! very good RPG
you can purchase it on ps3 if anyone still has a ps3...
Edit: Steambot chronicles is on my Bucket list. its purposly expensive so i don't die young.
Dragonball gt final bout was my first import game as well. Man it wasn't a good game but at the time was the only dragonball game i could get. Making it memorable lol
Yeah, I can still remember getting it for my birthday and my friends and I being so excited to play it. My uncle installed the mod chip in my PS1 for me and for at least that first day we were happy to just be finally playing a Dragon Ball game. If only we knew how many great DBZ games were going to be released in the future.
nice to know that you showed some screen time for the Xbox Thanks - CyberGod
Oooh, looks like Jim is having fun as usual. 8^)
Anthony..
Tastunoku vs Capcom needs to get ported to Switch.
I would love that!
Why did so many people sell their Famicom mini back to book off?
I'm guessing they got bored with them?
Loved seeing those PS1 games. Right now value for money is just sooo much better for PS1 vs SNES/PCE/Genesis etc. Same for PS3/360 gen games if you want some “modern” stuff
With such a large library of pre-owned switch games I would not bother buying new unless the were pre-order bonuses I wanted.
"Mother, tell your children to play this game"
Another video without a Goemon appearance in the games section, and this one is also Puyo Puyo-less, quite an accomplishment for such a common series.
Oi conheci seu canal hoje gostei muitos dos vídeo um dia quero ir para Japão ver essa maravilha
Majora T sent me! Wow this place is awesome!
In my opinion dragon ball final bout is a great game
You ever been to Yamagata? I’m looking to make it there ......one day.
I want so bad to shop in a book/hard off again. I like your shopping Videos =)
Awesome video Jim! Clocktower is a great series. What was the difference between the 2 code veronicas? Collectors edition or something?
The one in the sleeve is the original version, and the other is Code Veronica X which has additional cutscenes and some graphical improvements I think.
KidShoryuken Totally forgot about that haha. I think we only got X on PS2 if I remember corrrectly
Right as I was getting bored, I found this! lmao
6:33 should have picked up Kyoro Chan on ps1 it's a good 2D platformer and rare AF!
4:09 Big McLargehuge!
I wish this style of video but hunting manga instead. Haven't found any channel doing it.
I could do that, but the problem is that I know basically nothing about modern manga, I might not have much to say on the matter.
@@MadPanicGaming Nah it's ok. Plus I think manga hunt is more risky coz can accidentally enter wrong section.
Hey Jim, what is the outro music?
I'm surprised there aren't more people protesting to not wear masks to preserve their freedom!
Not likely. A lot of people in Japan wear masks even when there's not an ongoing pandemic, so this isn't really all that different. Also, wearing a mask isn't required by law here, you're perfectly free to not wear one.
Jim do you find some good turn based RPG's at these places ?
Yep, all the time, they're basically a dime a dozen here.
@@MadPanicGaming Can you make a separate video of some of your fav turn based RPGs you came across ?
Oh!Miya
where are the consoles?
Isnt it kinda inconvenient to have the switch games take out, seal the box, put a plastic security cover it and still need to pick out that cartridge when a customer buys it? If they put so much securty around the game box, why not just leave the actual content inside?
Why are you picking up a PS5 when you didn't get a PS4? Just wondering because I am of the same mind. I bought a PS1, PS2 and had a PS3 given to me. I never really had much interest in PS4 except for the Spider-Man game. I wish the system could play all Playstation generations. I'd buy it day one.
Possibly silly question... it seems like it's always just console games in these stores. Do they ever stock retro Japanese PCs and software, like the MSX or PC-88? Or are retro PC products harder to find in stores?
Book-Offs and Hard-Offs are recycle/second-hand chains, so they stock whatever people sell to them for inventory. Vintage PC games do get sold at them but since its less common in general to see them in the wild they sell less of them. It's more common to find MSX and PC-88 games at specialty stores like BEEP in Akihabara.
I get off at Book-Off 😷 ♥ 🇯🇵
Why buy Ultra Street Fighter on the Switch when the 30th Anniversary Collection is on there? 😁
400 💴 💱 in my country 13.74 good price 👌
I just bought Ultra Street Fighter ll for the switch and you should get it
You should've gone with the 30th Anniversary Collection. It's a much better deal.
Is it terribly hard to play on the joycon dpad?
Welcome to my hood ;)
Hey, I live in the Philippines and I just wanna go Japan to search for PS1 PS2 Games Imports. But I was really hard to buy on Fromjapan.co.jp and Buyee.... I don't have any Credit Card, I was below 18.
Can i make a custom pledge on patreon to just check out what i will get in my box? Hit me up in fb. I was goin to join but its a lot of money & want. To ask 1st.
Vita is the best! Lots of great games. Best way to play Y’s. It’s the gamers switch.
Vita is the gamers Switch? That's the dumbest thing I've read this year. Switch doesn't only have more high-profile franchises but also something the Vita never got - games by western developers. The only thing Vita has over the Switch is games for perverts so just stfu you moron.
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