Snowy Retro Quest: Hunting for Retro Video Games at HARD OFF!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • Come along with me as I journey to a Hard OFF store located just outside of Sapporo, Japan. With the snow falling, it's the ideal day for some retro game hunting. Let's go!
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  • @ecco_
    @ecco_ 11 месяцев назад +3

    That Front Mission millenium collection is such a steal!

  • @CluesOfOoo
    @CluesOfOoo 10 месяцев назад +2

    So RUclips did the ye old random video recommendation and oh boy, this channel is a treat, first off 4k and the FPS is buttery smooth (not that reduced FPS that some channels are doing these days) but also the nostalgic frame ratio *insert Kronk chefs kiss gif*.
    The content is great, doesn’t speed past everything and doesn’t linger, keep up the great work, meanwhile I have quite the backlog to watch for this channel.

  • @electro8561
    @electro8561 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for answering all my questions via social media, and for all this amazing content!

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  5 месяцев назад +1

      Much appreciated, and it’s my pleasure!

  • @aisujisan
    @aisujisan 11 месяцев назад +2

    yet another banger video! don't stop the grind, man!

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yessir, more is on the way! Cheers!

    • @user-yk1cw8im4h
      @user-yk1cw8im4h 11 месяцев назад

      funny how you consider this a grind lmao

    • @gregkareem9824
      @gregkareem9824 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@user-yk1cw8im4h stop cursing its a sin dude.........

  • @jessragan6714
    @jessragan6714 11 месяцев назад +1

    31:00 He's got crabs! And a raging Hard-Off!
    But seriously. Those are some nice skyline scenes in the opener.

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад

      The crabs were worth it, haha! Cheers!

  • @ConductorCatnip
    @ConductorCatnip 11 месяцев назад +2

    I traveled to Japan this past January with my friends from the US. Now that I have been to many Hard Off's I can say that the in store music has been seared into my mind till the day I die. I got a 3DO out of it and some cool stuff so win win LOL

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +1

      That music is iconic, haha. What 3DO model did you score?

    • @ConductorCatnip
      @ConductorCatnip 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@RetroReWire FZ-1, I later found and FZ-10 and a bunch of good games to go with them. Even some Neo Geo CD games when I got it there as well.

  • @NavajoMan1943
    @NavajoMan1943 11 месяцев назад +1

    West coast Oregon ! We just had snow mix rain . Couple days ago. It was funny . 😆
    Love your vids man ! 🫡

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +1

      I love the OR coast! I used to game hunt there during trips to Lincoln City. Great times, cheers!

    • @NavajoMan1943
      @NavajoMan1943 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@RetroReWire stay green in the land of rising Sun. ☀️

  • @AlexTorresGames
    @AlexTorresGames 11 месяцев назад +1

    extreme weather conditions LOL, nice video, big hug from spain

  • @svgatk
    @svgatk 11 месяцев назад +1

    W vid. I like you you've been more on camera lately and I feel more connected with the channel. Keep the videos coming!

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +1

      I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Being on camera was how I originally started off, and I felt this year was a good time to return to that style. More is on the way, cheers!

  • @santicanog_
    @santicanog_ 11 месяцев назад +2

    Yeah unbelievable, still snowing. I just started working and your video arrived. I know it would be awesome. Take care ✌🤓
    PD: Wonder if you encountered a silent hill game, cuz your hunting had that vibe Jajaja

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, love Silent Hill! There are two copies of the original featured in this video. Cheers!

  • @rodrigorocha2935
    @rodrigorocha2935 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love this channel... Hate missing Japan...

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад

      Cheers! I got more on the way, stay tuned!

  • @nsmit599
    @nsmit599 11 месяцев назад +1

    Loved the pick ups but the snow omg so amazing can't wait to see it in January next year when im there also what hardoff is that??

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад

      You’re gonna love. Sapporo is a really cool city. The hard off is not far from Takasago Station.
      maps.app.goo.gl/Te5aAxgN7L7BV6uf7?g_st=ic
      Cheers!

  • @cd8815
    @cd8815 3 месяца назад

    The best Handoff I have ever found is this one

  • @microchipmatt
    @microchipmatt 10 месяцев назад

    I agree, this channel is a gem, and deserves some love and views. In regard to prices it depends what you’re looking for and your attitude. Try and speak as much Japanese as possible, be kind and spread a good vibe. As an example, I went to a hard off not far from central Tokyo by bike but far enough away that it’s hard to get there by subway. 3DS’s are a ridiculous price in my country, but I picked up an original 3DS with a charging dock, plug-in and a case for $61 CAD. I’m not from Canada but I use this currency so you can see hoe cheap this is ;) Anyway the owner gave me the case for free! It’s all perspective, and what you’re looking for.

  • @OtaQ
    @OtaQ 2 месяца назад

    1. Very nice videos. Love it. Keep on doing this.
    2. What do I ask when I want to see games which are behind glass?

  • @fleazapp
    @fleazapp 11 месяцев назад +1

    omg 😂 I cannot believe I was sweatin here just 5 months ago

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +2

      Haha! I def wanna return during the warmer months and explore deeper into Hokkaido. Cheers!

  • @NO_MAAM-ec7jl
    @NO_MAAM-ec7jl 11 месяцев назад +1

    Best channel on RUclips!!!

  • @PV-uk5uk
    @PV-uk5uk 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hi JJ! Its been a while since a I dont watch a video from your channel. Is everything ok with you, bro?

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  8 месяцев назад +3

      All good! I been active on instagram as of late. I’m working on new content for the channel and hoping to have it out soonish. Cheers!

  • @leonjoe289
    @leonjoe289 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice

  • @kevinwebb82
    @kevinwebb82 11 месяцев назад +1

    So does the PC Engine Gt play regular Pc Engine (TurboGrafx) games or is it more like the game gear? The artwork on that DQVI box is something else!

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад +1

      It plays all standard PC Engine Hu-card games. If you have a Turbo Everdrive Pro it will boot Super CD-ROM2 games! Cheers!

  • @mohamedaligabani3006
    @mohamedaligabani3006 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi JJ,
    I love your videos, when is the next one?
    Honestly, keep it up, it’s perfect 👍.
    I would like to take a trip to Japan for retro shopping, which region do you recommend?

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  10 месяцев назад +2

      I'm currently on a business trip, but I'll be dropping a new video within the coming days.
      You can't go wrong with the Kanto (Tokyo) or Kansai (Osaka) regions. They both offer countryside, suburb and city shopping options.
      Cheers!

  • @BanditsBest686
    @BanditsBest686 11 месяцев назад +1

    lol that single speed cd rom on the neo geo cd would be enough for me to look away

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад

      It is slow. I remember playing Art Of Fighting 3 on it. Good thing I had my beer with me, haha!

  • @Luigi64
    @Luigi64 6 месяцев назад +1

    Miss your vids, went through a bunch of your insta hard off pics for like 30 mins but it just didnt hit the same ❤️

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  6 месяцев назад +3

      Cheers! The insta is like a side dish. I’ll be back with more videos. Stay tuned!

    • @felix-ve8jk
      @felix-ve8jk 4 месяца назад

      @@RetroReWireI am glad to hear you are fine

  • @user-yk1cw8im4h
    @user-yk1cw8im4h 11 месяцев назад +4

    the prices are so high these days it's not even worth it anymore to go to hard off. I mean this is even in a remote location.

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад

      What types of games and hardware do you collect?

    • @user-yk1cw8im4h
      @user-yk1cw8im4h 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@RetroReWire mostly handhelds... as they don't take up as much space. I also really like the pc engine gt. Mercari has the best pricing in my experience, but you got to be quick when something pops up.

    • @erwindegier7797
      @erwindegier7797 11 месяцев назад +1

      I have the feeling that even between when I decide to go last year and now prices have gone up! 2 more weeks and I’m there.

    • @RetroReWire
      @RetroReWire  11 месяцев назад

      Mercari is a great place to buy and sell. I got quite the wishlist on there, haha!@@user-yk1cw8im4h

    • @ecco_
      @ecco_ 11 месяцев назад +1

      I've seen loads of stuff at hard offs cheaper than mercari, especially boxed consoles - I got a gameboy micro boxed for $130, and DS's are crazy cheap at hard offs

  • @_Username__
    @_Username__ 10 месяцев назад

    C'mon where is our new vid

  • @jeremyoconner603
    @jeremyoconner603 9 месяцев назад

    "Promo SM" 🌷

  • @ericng5707
    @ericng5707 11 месяцев назад

    Well if you're only looking for specific games/systems and don't care about hunting at physical locations, why even go to Japan in the first place? Just pay whatever is listed on an auction site and you'll save a bunch of time simply by not taking a plane journey. People like that will just throw their wallets at the problem, so they'll watch videos like yours and endlessly whine about never finding what they're looking for.

  • @BrownBananaGaming
    @BrownBananaGaming 6 месяцев назад

    Is the channel done?