View Full Version : Yodobashi Camera Akihabara PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 Kiosk Pictures
CheapyD
10-30-2006, 05:53 AM
I was at Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara this Saturday (10/28) and took a few photos.
I thought it was kind of interesting that PS3 is launching in less than 2 weeks here and the largest electronics store in the world only has this non-playable display:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/ps3.jpg
The Nintendo Wii is available December 2nd in Japan. Here is a look at its non-playable display:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/wii1.jpg
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/wii2.jpg
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/wii3.jpg
The Xbox 360 is sporting a snazzy new Pioneer surround sound set up as well as a few guys from Microsoft Japan handing out Blue Dragon flyers and demoing Lost Planet to potential customers.
Where can I get one of those hot 360 vests?
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/3601.jpg
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/3602.jpg
Oh, and here is a bonus picture of a new Super Mario doll, priced at 4,000 yen ($34):
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/ymij/kiosks/mariodoll.jpg
lilboo
10-30-2006, 06:19 AM
Is that a book attached to the box of the Wii-mote? Or just that a picture?
And what makes that Mario doll so pricey??? Is it big? Does it talk? Or is it just $34 simply because it's mario?!
Oh and I just woke up so maybe this is why I can't tell: What 360 vest are you talking about??
yukine
10-30-2006, 06:32 AM
Is that a book attached to the box of the Wii-mote? Or just that a picture?
And what makes that Mario doll so pricey??? Is it big? Does it talk? Or is it just $34 simply because it's mario?!
Oh and I just woke up so maybe this is why I can't tell: What 360 vest are you talking about??
1. That is a copy of Wii Play, you get it with the purchase of a Wii Remote. (Only in Japan and Europe though.)
2. Probably the size, it looks pretty big. (Edit: Yeah, it's 300 mm.)
3. I don't see any vests either. :-#
CheapyD
10-30-2006, 06:38 AM
Here is info on Wii Play
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Play
Yes, the doll is pretty big.
Ooops forgot the vest picture. Just added it!
lilboo
10-30-2006, 06:47 AM
Ooh there we go. That vest IS sexy!
Ikohn4ever
10-30-2006, 08:05 AM
i would have gotten that mario, but its like 50-60 plus shipping, just too pricey for my impulse buying
pop311
10-30-2006, 08:23 AM
Nice article and picks.
Also, who here is actually going to buy Wii Play?
Richlough
10-30-2006, 08:49 AM
That Mario doll would make a sweet prize for someone/someplace that has contests !
soonersfan60
10-30-2006, 11:43 AM
Can Wii Play be used over here? If so, Cheapy would have a great business. :D (I know I would buy one or two or three.)
evachrono
10-30-2006, 01:23 PM
I really don't think importing the wii remote that comes with wii play is a good idea. Seeing how the Wii is region lock and i'm sure wii play is lock for the US ver of the Wii :(
Z-Saber
10-30-2006, 01:50 PM
Why the heck isn't it being included here?
Tybee
10-30-2006, 01:57 PM
Can Wii Play be used over here? If so, Cheapy would have a great business. :D (I know I would buy one or two or three.)
Yeah, but it'd only be a matter of time until Sony put him out of business.
I like that Tickle Me Mario. Better than eBay Me Elmo, anyway.
SINNED
10-30-2006, 03:00 PM
For a second I thought Sony was making their own version of Duck Hunt.
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9052/ps3dhng9.jpg
Tybee
10-30-2006, 03:09 PM
For a second I thought Sony was making their own version of Duck Hunt.
Glad I'm not the only one. Nice PS skills, btw.
soonersfan60
10-30-2006, 03:56 PM
Yeah, but it'd only be a matter of time until Sony put him out of business.
:rofl:
spiderdog
10-30-2006, 04:07 PM
Super Mario doll, priced at 4,000 yen ($34):
I want one of those!!
That's awesome, thanks for the pics Cheapy. Can't wait to hear about your thoughts in the next CAGcast--that's this week, I hope?
I would love a Nintendo-branded flat screen monitor to match my Wii. I'll wear the 360 vest while I play all the next gen games and stare at my Mario pre-painted PVC.
EarthKing
10-30-2006, 07:34 PM
Your my hero, Cheapy...:D...I want to know what the PS3 is like...Does it live up to the hype (if you were able to play it)?
Drensch
10-30-2006, 08:23 PM
I want one of those!!
Me too.
fullhavok
10-30-2006, 08:52 PM
I Can't wait to get my hands wrapped around my Wii !!!
OOOOOoooo I need to get me one of them Mario's! Cheapy do you know if they will be for sale in the states???
I really wish they came out with that Wii Play here. Also maybe the Nintendo point card here with free controller. I also like the Mario Figure.
integralsmatic
10-31-2006, 08:37 AM
i envy you cheapy. the mario seems like the best thing there besides the usual stuff.
thorbahn3
10-31-2006, 12:18 PM
Sorry to sound like a grammer nazi but the main page says "The Saturday, I hit up Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, the largest..."
WTF is "The Saturday"? Is it the new "teh"?
daphatty
10-31-2006, 06:34 PM
Am I the only one that thinks the Wii looks "boxy?"
Also, doesn't it look like a DVD would fit in the Wii?
Sorry to sound like a grammer nazi but the main page says "The Saturday, I hit up Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, the largest..."
WTF is "The Saturday"? Is it the new "teh"?
Getting a little low on content to write about? :-P ikik!
Ugamer_X
10-31-2006, 06:37 PM
Also, doesn't it look like a DVD would fit in the Wii?
Umm, I'd hope so, seeing as all the Wii games are on DVDs.
Graystone
11-02-2006, 11:03 PM
Super Mario Bros- Mario figure is awesome!