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.
 

Initial D Fourth Stage Sound Files

AVCA-22088 Published by Avex
  CD Initial D Fourth Stage Sound Files - New Import
   The fourth "season" of Initial D started in April of 2004 and we've been enjoying the episodes that have aired on Japanese PPV thus far. The opening and ending themes for the new series are again from move whose music may be likened to fast-paced techno/synth beats and lyrics that are sung in Japanese (by the girl) and spoken/rapped/screamed by the guy. The opening theme is "Dogfight" which starts off with the chirping of violins only to lead into a faux-orchestral/hard rock beat where the guy does a Linkin-Park-ish harangue. We also listened to the end theme "Blast My Desire" by move and thought it somewhat more listenable than Dogfight. There's orchestra, guitar licks, synths, and a mish-mash of a duet as the gal sings melodiously while the guy blurts out a cacophony of rough 'n tumble words. A total of 29 tracks reside on the CD and we've listed all of them on our shop listing.
 
 

Saturn USB Pad - White

  PC Saturn USB Pad - White Color - New Import
   Sega supplied a grey-colored USB Saturn-styled controller in early August 2004 and NCS started peddling them on August 11. Sales have been excellent thanks to the quality of the pad. This week, our restock of the USB Saturn controller consists of a new color variant of the pad - white.
   It remains to be seen if black and skeleton color variants, per the Saturn console color schemes, are forthcoming but we'll stock them if they are. The Saturn controller was perfect in design, shape, and function and Sega revives the design for a new generation of gamers. The USB Saturn pad is compatible with the Mac OS X (v10.2.8) and Windows (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP) PCs with at least a USB 1.1 port and is auto-detected upon insertion.
 
 

Famitsu Double Disc

  ETC General Updates
   The Famitsu Double Disc magazine was restocked yesterday and all backorders have shipped already on Thursday afternoon. New orders are welcome today at the price of US$30 which includes Priority Mail shipping + Delivery Confirmation within the United States. For customers outside the USA, we will use the most economical but reliable method (usually USPS Airmail Letter Post) and charge the appropriate shipping cost. 
   Scrap Heap Scramble sales will resume next week. We've prepared a few batches of items that we'll start posting on Monday morning. We plan on discounting some Macross Valkyries as well to move stock.
   An offer for the konamistyle.com exclusive BeForU DVD from Kiseki was sent to us last night from a savvy Japanese supplier. We're uncertain if we'll stock it but some details may be found here for Bemani fans who are interested.
   All backorders for PS2 Berserk will ship on Tuesday-Wednesday of next week once we restock. 
 
 

Famitsu Vol 526
277 pages, NM condition
Price: US$6.50/copy

  MOTD Famitsu Vol 526 (Jan 8-15 1999)

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 COVER   Mascot and friends peer down on a wooden bowl of sorts...
p10-14 Weekly Famitsu Express - news on Shenmue, the M2 (vaporized successor to the 3DO), Dreamcast Gamera VMS, bulldozer sims, and a weird commercial is inspected where a chicken nests and lays a... Pocket station. 
p29-30 The start of every year is slow in Japan and the Famitsu crew only reviews a total of 4 new releases this week - notable: Initial D (6/6/6/7).
p32 R-Type Delta stage select, game modes, details for the PS1 conversion. 
p39-48 The "In Store Now!" section checks out about 30 recent software titles such as Eve the Lost One, SFZ3, I.Q. Final, Seventh Cross, and more. 
p125-131 Famitsu examines Sonic Adventure with a "Limit of Speed" spread.
p132-137 Tales of Phantasia maps, stats, gameplay details, mini-mook. 
p142-145 Beatmania Append 3rd Mix tutorial which shows up 'n coming DJs the ways of proper scratching, slapping, crossover skills, and other attacks.  
p148-151 Project Berkeley preview which looks good even today, when we've been jaded by NVidia powered visuals.
p152-156 Final Fantasy VIII character details, game information, and miniature bestiary.
p239-241 Sex appeal is used to peddle the Pocket Station.
p242-244 New good - the first Beatmania handheld and goofy products.
 
 
Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Alien Soap Bottles, Nintendo Dot Graphics Straps, Nintendo Dot Graphics Magnets, Smallest Transformers CVS Wave 2.5, Takara History Collection  NEWS Import outlook for the week
Tuesday NEWS Preorders for Dragon Quest VIII and Gran Turismo 4 started, Chaos Field news
Wednesday PS2 Gundam Seed: Never Ending Tomorrow, Space Battlecruiser Yamato  NEWS PS2 Psyvariar 2
Thursday GBA Fire Emblem Seima no Kouseki  PS2 Berserk, Bomberman Battles  XBX SVC Chaos
Friday CD Initial D Fourth Stage Sound Files  PC Saturn USB Joypad  NEWS Famitsu Double Disc restock
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