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CheapyD
11-13-2005, 08:50 AM
Kameido, Tokyo
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

EDIT: Added display case pic...Xbox 360 getting prime placement!
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I was going to photograph the Xbox section but they don't have one!


http://cheapassgamer.com/cheapyd/phone/360tru.jpghttp://www.cheapassgamer.com/cheapyd/phone/xboxcasetru.jpg
Strell
11-13-2005, 08:57 AM
Godzirra sized consore!
jam3582
11-13-2005, 10:08 AM
lol no fair
imamario02
11-13-2005, 10:09 AM
are you picking one up at launch over there?
CheapyD
11-13-2005, 10:16 AM
are you picking one up at launch over there?
If the games weren't region encoded (they are) and the menus could be switched to English, I would consider it. Frankly, I see no reason to rush. It would take a miracle for these to sell out here.
$hady
11-13-2005, 12:13 PM
So is 1 Yen like a penny? I was wondering that when you posted all those other pics of Japanese stuff with prices visible.
pimpinc333
11-13-2005, 12:17 PM
So is 1 Yen like a penny? I was wondering that when you posted all those other pics of Japanese stuff with prices visible.

Yep that would make sense since 1,000 yen equals $10 US. $10 US equals 1,000 pennies US. :) Im just busting your balls.
Apossum
11-13-2005, 12:37 PM
If the games weren't region encoded (they are) and the menus could be switched to English, I would consider it. Frankly, I see no reason to rush. It would take a miracle for these to sell out here.


Might as well wait for that price drop in January :lol:
Technique
11-13-2005, 01:43 PM
THOSE COUPONS! I remember those things. They took those out at my local Toys R Us. It was always a hassle to take the coupon up to the person that was working there and ask them if they could get the game for you, then you would have to check out at another register in the store. People would switch the coupons around and if a game ran out of coupons there could be at least one more hiding around.
$hady
11-13-2005, 01:59 PM
Yep that would make sense since 1,000 yen equals $10 US. $10 US equals 1,000 pennies US. :) Im just busting your balls.

Thank you for doing the math for me sweetheart! That really was very kind of you. Now lets talk about me and you getting to know each other a little better, I like it when you bust my balls. :drool:
pimpinc333
11-13-2005, 02:03 PM
Thank you for doing the math for me sweetheart! That really was very kind of you. Now lets talk about me and you getting to know each other a little better, I like it when you bust my balls. :drool:

You really do like the Buttseckz don't you. :::scared smiley::: I have no idea how to do smilies besides this one :) lol
62t
11-13-2005, 02:15 PM
well if anyone cares MS is releasing some winter 3rd anniversay bundle of Xbox in Hong Kong
HK$1,199 with MechAssault 2：Lone Wolf and Forza or Jade Emipre and PGR2.
pay extra $79 and get Fatal Frame 2, Prince of Persia 2：Warrior Within, or Phantom Dust.
Zoglog
11-13-2005, 04:27 PM
Whaddya expect, Japanese people are extremely nationalistic when it comes to Video games because it's one of thier own things. Plus they got different tastes, just watch Japanese Television and Commercials. Wow....
spydey
11-13-2005, 04:32 PM
Ok, I fell for it.
Zoglog
11-13-2005, 09:45 PM
http://outpostnine.com/Az/313334.jpg

Japan wants more of that lols

http://outpostnine.com/editorials/teacher86.html
VanillaGorilla
11-13-2005, 10:37 PM
THOSE COUPONS! I remember those things. They took those out at my local Toys R Us. It was always a hassle to take the coupon up to the person that was working there and ask them if they could get the game for you, then you would have to check out at another register in the store. People would switch the coupons around and if a game ran out of coupons there could be at least one more hiding around.

I remember my mommy buying me Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure with those little slips. My Toys R Us had one room near the register with all the video games, and a big glass window, and I would look in it and think to myself "Man, it would be cool to have all those games!" I was a puffy little kid back then.
Technique
11-13-2005, 11:00 PM
Yes, I can still remember the first game I ever picked out. Krazy Ivan for the PS1, long box edition. I still have it to this day. I also remember my first GB game, 007, my first PS2 game Timesplitters. All of these first system titles, I bought at Toys R Us.
CheapyD
11-14-2005, 06:17 PM
Joystuck!
http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000770067844/
PenguinoMF
11-14-2005, 06:24 PM
Did you give them permission to use that pic? (If you did take it)
shipwreck
11-14-2005, 06:26 PM
Did you give them permission to use that pic? (If you did take it)

Well, they quoted an IM message from him, so I'm going to go with yes.
jawman311
11-14-2005, 06:49 PM
The picture also links back to this thread
Zoglog
11-14-2005, 06:50 PM
Joystuck!
http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000770067844/

crap! more traffic to the pedolicious exploits of gei hadooo!
radjago
11-14-2005, 08:49 PM
Kotaku'd
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/xbox-360/no-xbox-shortage-in-japan-137246.php
radjago
11-14-2005, 11:13 PM
and Xbox Scene'd
http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEFEAAFplkTMfRcRrW.php
Zoglog
11-15-2005, 01:17 AM
http://360-hacks.com/

wow this site is going around stealing posts from the other blogs, how nice lol
god I hope somone kicks thier ass -_-
Jrunt20x
11-15-2005, 09:34 PM
Ah, when I lived with a Japanese family I remember I went to a TRU. They had an awesome video game section if I recall. They had display cases showing off all the consoles and tons of other accessories and such. It was awesome.
CappyCobra
11-16-2005, 12:54 AM
CheapyD, you are one fucking cruel dude. :(
I forgot where I heard this, but I hear that the XB360 is region unlocked UNTIL you insert your first game. The first game inserted will determine the region code. This would make hella sense seeing that the Jap systems are keeping the shelves warm for the PS3/Rev launch ;)
ViolentLee
11-16-2005, 05:25 AM
Few things are as sad as the Xbox section of a Japanese game parlor. I was there when Steel Battalion launched; needless to say, nobody was buying $200 control/game combos for a system nobody owned.
Spoon_si
11-16-2005, 05:29 AM
LoLz... got excited... before clicking...
levi333
11-20-2005, 09:20 PM
CheapyD, you are one fucking cruel dude. :(
I forgot where I heard this, but I hear that the XB360 is region unlocked UNTIL you insert your first game. The first game inserted will determine the region code. This would make hella sense seeing that the Jap systems are keeping the shelves warm for the PS3/Rev launch ;)

Thats a very interesting rumor, but i dont think i'll volunteer to find out.
CheapyD
11-20-2005, 09:37 PM
Added a new picture to the OP...check out the prime placement the xbox 360 receives!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/cheapyd/phone/xboxcasetru.jpg
WhipSmartBanky
11-20-2005, 09:41 PM
Added a new picture to the OP...check out the prime placement the xbox 360 receives!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/cheapyd/phone/xboxcasetru.jpg
Not just below the ds, but below the MICRO too...

:cold:
Jewelz23
11-21-2005, 08:05 AM
I want to go to Japan so bad...
thagoat
11-21-2005, 08:40 AM
quit kissing cheapy's ass and wipe that mud off your nose
yukine
11-22-2005, 09:44 PM
Not just below the ds, but below the MICRO too...

:cold:

That's the way things should be... ;)
AngellicLulu
11-22-2005, 09:59 PM
Hah, the 360 looks silly in that case. It's like someone threw it in there and didn't care. The DS and micros have little custom pedastals :lol:
mcgavin27
11-23-2005, 02:44 PM
:rofl:
Noodle Pirate!
11-23-2005, 03:06 PM
Added a new picture to the OP...check out the prime placement the xbox 360 receives!



Considering not all Jp are as tall as you Cheapy, I would think this is just about eye level.

ZING!! hehe I kid. I'm a short mofo :( 5'6"