Pokemon Mini
Pre-order Pokemon Mini Handheld [JAPAN]

$49 each

 
   It's all Pokemon, all the time, when Nintendo ships the Pokemon Mini Handheld on December 4. Priced at Y4800, the pocket-sized, thumb controlled handheld accepts mini cartridges by way of a top-slot. Four games (Y1200) are also slated for release. Pre-orders are welcome.   
 
Pokemon Party Mini  Pokemon Pinball Mini 
 
 

Pokemon Zany Cards 

Pokemon Puzzle Collection 
 
GBA Black Unit
GBA Orange Unit
Pre-order GBA Black and Orange [JAPAN]

$95 each

 
   Nintendo paints new, exciting colors onto the Gameboy Advance to liven up the market and push aside staid mainstays (purple, milky blue, white) that have lorded over the sales counter thus far. Black GBAs are sleeker, somehow, and the Orange looks...like something citrus. Priced at a standard Y9800 in Japan, NCS expects retail pricing to land in the vicinity of US$95 when they're sold stateside. Pre-orders are welcome via e-mail request for confirmation and delivery on December 14.   
GBA Light-Arm A
GBA Light-Arm B
Pre-order GBA Arm-Light [JAPAN]

$33 each

 
   Until a back-lit Gameboy Advance hits the market, the search will continue for a viable and comfortable light which brightens up the screen for easy viewing. Japanese manufacturer Tam tries their hand with a dual-arm light which mounts on the back of the GBA and floods the screen with two white light sources. Each arm pivots in a variety of directions to illuminate the GBA screen in various angles. Each light hood connected to each arm contains two LED white lights for a total of four lights. The GBA Arm-Light takes two "AAA" batteries and lights up your gaming life for 10 hours of usage. NCS takes delivery on Dec 21 and pre-orders are welcome via e-mail request or online shop.  
VF4 Image B
VF4 Image B
Pre-order PS2 Virtua Fighter 4 [JAPAN]

$63

 
   Sega's flagship fighting franchise sees first light, at home, on the PS2 console come January 31, 2002. To commemorate the release, Sega will also peddle a Virtua Fighter 4 joystick emblazoned with VF4 insignia and logos. The game is priced at Y6800 (NCS $63) and the joystick goes for Y3980 (NCS US$55). The PS2 version of VF4 enhances upon the original with new game modes as well as a near 1:1 translation from Naomi 2 to PS2 hardware. Pre-orders are welcome online under PS2 | Pre-order.   
Headhunter US$53
Shenmue 2 US$60
Pre-order Headhunter, REZ, Shenmue 2 [EUR]

~$53/$60

 
   With English language DC software getting whacked left and right for USA release, we turn to Europe to get our latest fixes. Pre-orders are now open/welcome for the European release of Headhunter, due next week and Shenmue 2, scheduled for the end of November. REZ Rhythm is expected on December 07 from suppliers in the UK. Pricing is tentative at US$53 for Headhunter & REZ and US$60 for Shenmue 2. Prices may float lower once the games arrive and our final costs are known. Pre-orders are welcome online under DC | Pre-order.
   Please note that although European Dreamcast software is in PAL video format, they will work fine with chip modified NTSC DC consoles on standard NTSC televisions. Gamers equipped with a Gameshark CDX will also be able to enjoy PAL Dreamcast wares. Disregard what was posted a few weeks ago concerning PAL/NTSC incompatibilities.  		 
PS2 USB Modem
Pre-order Assorted, Needful Things [JAPAN]

 
  • Nov 22 PS2 PS One + TFT Monitor Pack by Sony Y24800
  • Dec 05 GBA Pokemon Headphones by Morigangu Y1680
  • Dec 05 GBA Thumbstick by Morigangu Y980
  • Dec 06 PS2 USB Microphone by ASCII Y3100
  • Dec 06 PS2 USB Modem by ASCII Y7980
  • Dec 27 GBA Sweet Cookie Pie by Karucha Y4980
  
NCS Weekly Recap

Monday TOY Dragon Quest Monster plushes  RESTOCK Super Puzzle Fighter IIX
Tuesday PRE-ORDER PS2 Virtua Fighter 4, GBA Black 'n Orange, Pokemon Mini Handheld
Wednesday GC Territory modification confirmed  PRE-ORDER FFX Figures, Godzilla straps
Thursday DC Ryoko Inoue ~ Last Scene  PS2 Gun Survivor 2