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PS2 Biohazard Value Pack JPN

Japan Import: US$45.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4976219030908
 PS2 Biohazard Code Veronica + Biohazard 4 Value Pack - New
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The word "value" connotes intrinsic worth when applied to an object, idea, or process. For example, a lackadaisical stroll through the aisles of the local bodega might reveal the sight of a toilet tissue value pack next to the liquor section. Bright letters extol the "value" of the bundle because instead of 4 rolls of toilet paper, you're getting 6 rolls for the same price. That's serious savings. The kind that demands respect, love, and consideration.
   That's how Capcom's doing it with Biohazard this week. You're not buying just one Biohazard game in the PS2 Biohazard Code Veronica + Biohazard 4 Value Pack. You're getting two worthy wares for what appears to be a reasonable price. NCS wouldn't exactly call it a super-duper "value" pack since we have about four versions and variants of each game already. However, Capcom are a sneaky and tactful bunch. They know the market and they know how collectors think. In addition to the two games, they also throw in a Biohazard slipcase that holds both games and an exclusive Biohazard Code: Veronica and Biohazard 4 Original Soundtrack CD which won't be sold or distributed in any other capacity. One word comes to mind: Value. The next time Capcom decides to re-release a Biohazard game pack, they can throw in a keychain to bump the value proposition up a notch. 
 
 

MAG Weekly Famitsu 1085 JPN

Annual Subscriptions Only

JAN/SKU Code: 4910218811090
 MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1085 - Annual Subscriptions Only
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The October 24, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following video games and/or events in the Japanese marketplace:

 » The Final Fantasy XIII Premiere Party is captured on pages 14-15 with details, snapshots and the unveiling of the FFXIII elixirs.
» Preview for PSP Last Ranker from Capcom which is an action-RPG starring a hero named Zig that's slated for release next year.
» Famitsu takes a peek at Star Ocean 4 International and NieR Replicant for the PS3 on pages 67-82. Complementary advertisements from Square Enix accompany the coverage. 
» Wii Biohazard Darkside Chronicles preview which explores scenarios called "Memory of a Lost City," "Game of Oblivion," and "Operation Javier."
» The PICK UP FOOD section checks out pre-packaged instant noodles and soups that appear passably edible based on the photos.
» PSP Dissidia Universal Tuning details and character information.
» Konami announces PSP Tokimeki Memorial 4 which ships next year.
 
 

NDS KORG DS-10 Plus JPN

Japan Import: US$43.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4582210540256
 NDS KORG DS-10 Plus - New Import, In Stock
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The original KORG DS-10 Synthesizer software was released on July 24, 2008 and it found an eager global audience despite being relegated for sale solely on Amazon Japan. NCS sold a few hundred copies over the course of multiple shipments from Amazon. The sequel to KORG DS-10 isn't exclusive to Amazon so there's little friction to import the software from Japan. The new features in KORG DS-10 are as follows:
» Dual Mode - Analog Synthesizers (from 2 to 4), Drum Machines (4 to 8), and Tracks (6 to 12). Please note that Dual Mode is a Nintendo DSi exclusive feature and is not available for the standard DS or DS Lite.
» Expanded Song Mode
» Programmable Track Mute
» Realtime Edit in Song Mode
 
 

PS3 Disgaea 3 Append Disc JPN

Japan Import: US$62.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4582210540263
 NDS KORG DS-10 Plus Limited Edition - New Import, In Stock
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Music makers have a friend in KORG DS-10 which is a versatile synthesizer for the lowly DS. The original KORG DS-10 Synthesizer software was released on July 24, 2008 and it found an eager global audience despite being relegated for sale solely on Amazon Japan. NCS sold a few hundred copies over the course of multiple shipments from Amazon. The sequel to KORG DS-10 isn't exclusive to Amazon so there's little friction to import the software from Japan. The new features in KORG DS-10 are:

» Dual Mode - Analog Synthesizers (from 2 to 4), Drum Machines (4 to 8), and Tracks (6 to 12). Please note that Dual Mode is a Nintendo DSi exclusive feature and is not available for the standard DS or DS Lite.
» Expanded Song Mode
» Programmable Track Mute
» Realtime Edit in Song Mode

  The limited edition of KORD DS-10 Plus includes four bonus tracks and a bonus booklet courtesy of Japanese science magazine/mook Otona no Kagaku which is published by Gakken. 
 
 

NDS Ookami to Koushinryou JPN

Japan Import: US$56.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4942330435724
 NDS Ookami to Koushinryou Omiowataru Kaze - New, In Stock
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A traveling vendor named Lawrence Craft and his companion Horo are the actors in a new interactive adventure which follows their travels and tribulations as they head north. Horo happens to be a wolf goddess with an extremely bushy tail who's on her continuing quest to reach her homeland of Yoitsu. In the game, Lawrence and Horo meet an old man in need of special medicine so the two travelers decide to embark on a journey to procure the drugs for him. Supporting characters that may be encountered include a shepherdess named Nora Arendt and an alchemist who answers to Dian Rubens. To earn a living, Lawrence purchases goods in one locality and sells them in another to earn a profit and work towards his goal of opening his own shop one day.
 
 

PSP Tantei Jinguuji Saburo JPN

Japan Import: US$53.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4510772090087
 PSP Tantei Jinguuji Saburo: Hai to Diamond - New Import
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In another life, the detective named Saburo Jinguuji could have been a jarhead. An average grunt in raggedy combat fatigues who gets sent to hotspots to quell uprisings and other unsightly happenings. Destiny had other plans for Saburo however. Instead of military action in a faraway land, he enjoys a life that's filled with urban adventure and melodrama where he toils at the behest of clients who visit his little detective agency. With a cigarette clenched between his teeth and a cool haircut, Saburo is the spitting image of a hardboiled detective who's witnessed the depths of human depravity.

   The latest Saburo adventure finds the detective entangled in five new cases which are all connected to each other in some way. The drama begins in the seedy side of Tokyo - Kabukicho - where the detective meets new characters including a mysterious woman who carries herself like a bar hostess. When Saburo's searching for clues, he engages suspects using the "Talk Profiling System" which allows him to measure a person's facial expressions and reactions when certain questions are presented. During each interaction, the screen is split in half with Saburo asking questions on the left while the suspect is on the right. Saburo can also search rooms and other locations for clues through a point and click sleuthing system. A city map keeps track of locales while an end-of-day diary records key events that have transpired over the course of a day. Players may refer to the diary for previously uncovered information and clues.    
 
 

PSP Powerful Pro Baseball 4 JPN

Japan Import: US$53.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4988602146349
 PSP Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu Portable 4 - New, In Stock
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» The baseball season on both sides of the Pacific is coming to a close with the Yankees leading the AL East stateside and the Giants dominating the Central League over in Japan. As the 2009 season chugs towards the finish line, Konami releases Powerful Pro Baseball Portable 4 for the PSP which features 2009 season data, a new simulation mode, and a high school baseball management mode where players take on the role of a team coach.
   Konami has tweaked and refined the Powerful Pro game engine over the years so gamers will find a friendly yet exacting control scheme for pitching, batting, and fielding. When batting, the camera is situated behind the plate and a targeting reticule is used to position the bat. If a pitch sails in a little on the inside, the bat may be positioned accordingly to ensure a hit. When pitching, the camera focuses on the hitter so that pitches may be spotted around home plate 

Game Features
» Updated Japanese professional baseball data from the 2009 season
 » Up to 16 player wireless communication mode
» University Baseball scenario
» High school baseball management mode
» The MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima debuts in a handheld game
» Standard game modes include "My Life," "Pennant Race," and "PoTaCa."
» Save-data from Powerful Pro Baseball 3 may be transferred over
 
 

PSP Taiko Risshiden V JPN

Japan Import: US$53.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4988615032400
 PSP Taiko Risshiden V - New Import, In Stock
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Over five years after Taiko Risshiden V was released on the Playstation 2 and Japanese PC, Koei brings the Warring States life simulation game to the confines of the Playstation Portable. The year is 1560 and the warlords of Japan have been at each other's throats for a few centuries already. In this war-wracked climate, players join the fray by choosing a profession from blacksmith, doctor, merchant, ninja, pirate, samurai, swordsman, or tea master.

   The goal of the game is unification of Japan but you don't need an army to accomplish the union. Ninjas can work behind the scenes to obtain secret information that can be used to sabotage alliances or forge new ones. Pirates who control the high seas can intercept important shipments and negotiate with warlords. Merchants who become rich and powerful can alter the destiny of Japan with the proper alliances and allegiances.

Game Features
 » A total of 860 non-player characters that populate the game world
» Over 350 weapons and artifacts that may be obtained and used
» Play eight possible characters which all have their own unique paths
» Warlord character creator to build unique characters from available parts
» Three types of combat: Field, Siege, and Personal Battle
» Build alliances, engage in mini-games, and manage resources
 
 

PSP YuGiOh 5Ds Tag Force 4 JPN

Japan Import: US$53.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4988602147896
 PSP YuGiOh 5Ds Tag Force 4 - New Import
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Yugioh has been around for what seems like forever and Konami keeps churning the games and serials out with uncommon tenacity. The latest animated series in the franchise is titled Yugioh 5D's which began airing last year in Japan and has been the source material for two games already on the Wii and NDS. A third game based on the 5D's universe reaches the Playstation Portable this week in Japan.

   Taking place in Domino City after the storyline chronicled in Yugioh GX, the PSP game is based on the "Dark Signers" story arc of the series. The Dark Signers are a band of undead Duelists who have been granted a second chance at "life" by the Immortals. The Dark Signers can use cards known as Dark Synchro Monsters and they seek vengeance against Signers for their dire undead predicament. In Yugioh 5D's, the sport of card dueling is still happening along with mobilized dueling where card battlers ride on vehicles called Duel Runners. The PSP game focuses on the standard card battling side of the Yugioh equation and uses Official Card Game master rules with a library of 4063 cards in play. The protagonist Yusei Fudo is joined by Jack Atlas, Dark Carly, and many others from the cast of 5Ds.

   The first production of YuGiOh 5Ds Tag Force 4 includes three official game cards (OCG) which are packaged in pack inside the UMD case. The bonus cards included in every copy of the game are "Warm Worm," "Worm Bait" and "Regret Reborn."
 
 

FC Ultima Seisha he no Michi JPN

Sale Import: US$32.90/each
Jan Code: 4988013016996
 
 SOTW Ultima: Seisha he no Michi for Famicom- Sale
NCS Sale of the Week Offering: September 14, 2009
Original Release in Japan: August 20, 1989
«©NCSX» New and factory boxed copy of Ultima: Seisha he no Michi for the Famicom which was released over 20 years ago. The subtitle of the game translates to "Quest of the Avatar."

Product Condition: NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed. The condition of the cardboard boxes are, in our opinion, good to very good but there is obvious wear due to decades of warehousing so they're not perfect. The game cartridges, inner plastic trays, and instruction manuals are in brand new and excellent condition however.

Sale Offering: Pricing per copy of Ultima is set at US$32.90 each. If you reside within the continental US, NCS recommends shipping by USPS Media Mail for the most economical domestic carriage cost.  

Product SKU: RV595922
JAN Code: 4988013016996
Japanese Product Name: ウルティマ (聖者への道)
 Compatibility: Famicom (Japan-Only)
Language: Japanese
 

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Summary of the Week
Monday TOYS Real Action Heroes #455 Naked Snake Cold War Version  NEWS Preorders welcome for NDS Sakura Note: Imanitsu na Garu Mirai, PSP Phantasy Star Portable 2, PSP Lunar: Harmony of Silver Star, Domestic and import release outlook for the week
Tuesday NEWS Reservations welcome for TOYS Ikkitousen Kanu Unchou Bathing Figure, TOYS Final Fantasy XI Taru Taru Trading Arts, Wii Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, PSP Phantasy Star Portable 2 Accessory Set,  TOYS figma Drossel von Flügel figure
Wednesday NEWS Preorders open up for 360 Mushihimesama Futari v1.5, PS3/360 Tekken 6 Real Arcade Pro, TOYS Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Koroto Manmarui Plush, PSP Dissidia: Final Fantasy Universal Tuning, TOYS Monster Hunter Pugi Little Sofubi 2
Thursday NDS Bae Yong-joon to Manabu Kankokugo DS LE, Clash King V201, Idolmaster: Dearly Stars, SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu - Goddess of Destiny, SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu DSi Accessory Pack  PS3 Makai Senki Disgaea 3 Append Disc, Tales of Vesperia, Tears to Tiara Gaiden: Avalon no Nazo, Tears to Tiara Gaiden: Avalon no Nazo LE  PSP Ys 7, Ys 7 Limited Edition Wii Forever Blue 2: Beautiful Ocean
Friday MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1085  NDS KORG DS-10 Plus, KORG DS-10 Plus Limited Edition, Ookami to Koushinryou Omiowataru Kaze  PS2 Biohazard Code Veronica + Biohazard 4 Value Pack  PSP Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu Portable 4, Taiko Risshiden V, Tantei Jinguuji Saburo: Hai to Diamond, YuGiOh 5Ds Tag Force 4
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