NCS Product Synopsis
Update: July 08, 2010
«©NCSX»  Know this, all ye patrons of establishments that peddle corn chips, instant sandwiches, cigarettes, and soda pop: Purveying to the likes of you ain't easy. Long store hours, keeping salty snacks in stock, and watching out for shoplifters all conspire to rob convenience store proprietors of profit, hair and patience. Those who are successful in running a 7-11 or a mom 'n pop deli enjoy elusive profits but the struggle goes on day after day.

   Returning to the market for another round, The Conveni Portable is based on The Conveni 3 which was released on the PS2 nearly 7 years ago. In the game, players navigate the woolly waters of convenience store economics where players attempt to balance the books by keeping customers happy with deft pricing strategy, proper product mix and sensible store decor. An advertising budget may help attract night crawlers to your domain but getting the word out is costly and takes away from the bottom line. To add to the strife, rival convenience chains and shops jockey for potential customers with marketing tactics of their own.
 
   Seasonal changes also require product overhauls as winter turns into summer and back again. New shopkeepers unschooled in the art of sales may engage the training mode which teaches Convenience Store 101. A licensing tie-in with the Lawson chain store franchise in Japan also allows players the option of managing of an actual Lawson store with trademark store designs, employee uniforms, and the big Lawson signage out in front.

Product Specifications
Publisher: Hamster
Compatibility: Playstation Portable (Region-Free)
Format: Universal Media Disc (Single-Layer)
Language: Japanese
Japan Title: ザ・コンビニ　ポータブル
Website: http://www.hamster.co.jp/convenip/
Product SKU: ULJM-05702
Jan Code: 4529651001502
Famitsu Ranking: 7/7/7/6