PLEASE READ: The NEW SHOP is separate and distinct from the OLD SHOP. If you place an order on the OLD SHOP, you will not be able to use the NEW SHOP to check on your order and vice versa. Unfortunately, we were not able to resolve the two shop databases in order to transfer customer histories and accounts. Both shops are fully operational and capable of taking orders.
 

Samurai Spirits Zero Special

  NEWS Samurai Spirits Zero Special - Preorders ship on July 15
   SNK Playmore opened up preorders to distributors for the Japanese AES home cartridge version last Friday evening. Improvements in the Special edition Samurai Spirits Zero include four playable bosses (Amakusa, Zankuro, Gaoh, and Mizuki) and a more even-keeled attack/defense balance between characters in the game. Storyline and character data has been posted on Playmore's website. There's also a bunch of striking character artwork along with moves for each fighter on the site. The game looks like another winner...
Preorders for the Japanese version of the cartridge are welcome today.
 
 

Evangelion G-Shock

  NEWS Evangelion G-Shock - Preorders Open (Delivery August)

   Bandai has started accepting preorders for a special limited edition Casio G-Shock watch with an Evangelion skin on the front and an engraving of Rei Ayanami on the back. Preorders were started last night and will last until May 16. The production will be limited to 1000 units only with each watch serially numbered on the back. The face of the watch is designed with an EVA-00 mark and a black/mint color scheme with the NERV logo dead center. Functions of the watch include a solar recharge system, a stopwatch function, and automatic calibration for daylight savings.
   Pricing is set at Y26,040 and we start preorders today at US$295.

 
 

RPG Controller

  NEWS RPG Controller - Preorders Open (Delivery on May 20)

   An OEM manufacturer in Asia apparently coveted the Super Robot Wars controller from a few years ago and has finally decided to copy it. Similar in design, shape, and button placement, the RPG Controller may be wielded by left-handed folk and right-handers with equal comfort thanks to the placement of two D-pads on the side of the controller.  A lengthy 6' cord and a shimmering blue shell completes the cloning of what we considered a comfortable controller. Well suited to both Super Robot Wars strategy and assorted adventure games, the RPG Controller allows the player to rest his/her hand upon a desktop device rather than feverishly gripping a joypad for hours or days on end. Preorders are welcome starting today at the price of US$25. NCS expects to start shipping on May 20, 2004.

 

 

 

Nintendo Storage Case

  NEWS Nintendo Storage Case - Preorders Open (Delivery Sept)

   Banpresto forges ahead with Famicom retro merchandising with a pair of storage cases which pay homage to the original Family Computer and the Famicom Disk System. A hinge on the back of each case allows for flip-top action where the Famicom systems open their maws to accept storage items. The cases measure approximately 5 x 6" and should be able to hold some 3.5" diskettes, a few Zip disks, some GBA cartridges and other small items littered around your desktop or gaming table. We're planning to mod ours with a lock and use it to hold petty cash.

NCS expects to start shipping in mid-late Sept. 2004 at US$13.50 each.

 
 

Hot Gimmick Cosplay Mahjong

Koutetsu Teikoku

Naruto Saikyo Ninja Daikesshu 2

  NEWS Japanese Import Outlook

   All new imports are slated for Wednesday this week as opposed to the usual Thursday delivery. Tamagotchi Plus has also been shipped this week.

Playstation 2

Getbackers Dakkanya Ura Shinjuku Saikyo

Bandai

Hot Gimmick Cosplay Mahjong XNauts
Hot Gimmick Cosplay Mahjong Limited Edition XNauts
Kaiketsu Zorori Itazura King Bandai
Kaiketsu Zorori Itazura King Limited Edition Bandai
Karaoke Revolution: Kids Song Selection Konami
Orange Pocket: Root Pionesoft
Orange Pocket: Root Limited Edition Pionesoft
Princess Maker Refine Gainax
Waku Waku Volleyball 2 - Best Version Success
Xenosaga Freaks Namco

Dreamcast

Cherry Blossom Takuyo
Cherry Blossom Limited Edition Takuyo

Gameboy Advance

Koutetsu Teikoku Taito
Naruto Saikyo Ninja Daikesshu 2 Bandai
Gamecube
Pikmin 2 Nintendo
Pikmin Puzzle E-Card Nintendo
Toy
Tamagotchi Plus Bandai
Xbox
Guilty Gear XX #Reload Sammy
 
 

DC Coder's Cable

ALLSOLD

DC S-Video Cable
SOLD

DDR Hard Plaform Pad

$45 + shipping

  SOTD Scrap Heap Scramble XII

   More.

PS RF Adapter 3DO Extension Cables Akari Kanzaki Figures
$6 shipped $6 shipped $45 + shipping
Anpanman Game 4 issues Arcadia Mag New MD Batman PAL ver.
SOLD SOLD $6 shipped
New Japanese Guncon DBZ Trading Cards New DC Light Gun
ALLSOLD SOLD SOLD
 

 

 

Dreamcast Magazine Vol. 25
161 pages, Mint condition

  MOTD Dreamcast Magazine Vol. 25 (2000)

   A Tomb Raider IV advert featuring Lara Croft as played by model Lara Weller (it may also be Nell McAndrew...they look alike) on hands and knees opens up DC Magazine Vol. 25, which originally shipped on July 28, 2000. Since 1996, six models have portrayed the bosomed video game adventurer as follows:

1996 - Nathalie Cook
1997 - Rhona Mitra
1998 - Nell McAndrew
1999 - Lara Weller
2000 - Lucy Clarkson
Present - Jill de Jong

   Racing into the reviews section of the magazine on page 13, we read about how Mr. Driller and Street Fighter III 3rd Strike dominated the rankings with an average score of 8.66. The scores for the rest of the games seem to be generous in retrospect but those were the days. On page 20, the benefits of the Dreamcast VGA adapter are divulged along with technical comparisons between VGA and S-Video.
 
Notable coverage in the issue
p30-37  Tricolore Crise background information, location sketches, heroine profiles and a look at the battle system in the game.
p38-31  Vampire Chronicle news and a retrospective on all of the Vampire games released thus far. The different modes in the game are examined.
p46-49  Grandia II screenshots and character attacks.
p104-107  Jet Set Radio level data, maps, and character details
p112-115  Street Fighter III 3rd Strike fighter photos and short bio
p128-135  An interesting article on artificial intelligence, virtual pets and where the technology is headed.
p144-157  Arcade coverage - Slashout, Outtrigger and VOOT on Naomi and King of Fighters 2000 from SNK.

   Leafing through the magazine, we're reminded of what a fine periodical DC Magazine was. Good articles, superb screenshots and well rounded coverage from Soft Bank. Price: $6.50 shipped with USPS Media Mail within the USA.

 
 
Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS Samurai Spirits Zero Special preorders, Evangelion G-Shock preorders, RPG Controller from OEM manufacturer, Nintendo Storage Case preorders, Japanese import outlook, More sales
Tuesday NEWS Puyo Puyo Fever preorders for Mac OS X, EVA G-Shock presold out, Espgaluda delayed to Jun 24
Wednesday DC Cherry Blossom Regular and Limited Edition  GBA Koutetsu Teikoku, Naruto Daikesshu 2  PS2  Chou Saisoku! Zokusha King B.U., Getbackers Dakkanya Ura Shinjuku Saikyo Battle, Orange Pocket, Taisen Hot Gimmick Cosplay Mahjong, Xenosaga Freaks
Thursday GC Pikmin 2  PS2 Kaiketsu Zorori Itazura King, Karaoke Revolution: Kids Song Selection, Waku Waku Volleyball 2: Superlite 2000 Series  NEWS Silent Hill 4 Limited Edition preorders open
Friday NEWS Three GBA preorders shipping in July, Hotmail relay error, More sales
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