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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:



The Nintendo Wii is available December 2nd in Japan. Here is a look at its non-playable display:








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?








Oh, and here is a bonus picture of a new Super Mario doll, priced at 4,000 yen ($34):

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??

Originally Posted by lilboo 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.

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!

Ooh there we go. That vest IS sexy!

i would have gotten that mario, but its like 50-60 plus shipping, just too pricey for my impulse buying

Nice article and picks.

Also, who here is actually going to buy Wii Play?

That Mario doll would make a sweet prize for someone/someplace that has contests !

Can Wii Play be used over here? If so, Cheapy would have a great business. (I know I would buy one or two or three.)

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 :(

Why the heck isn't it being included here?

Originally Posted by soonersfan60 Can Wii Play be used over here? If so, Cheapy would have a great business. (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.

For a second I thought Sony was making their own version of Duck Hunt.

Originally Posted by SINNED 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.

Originally Posted by Tybee Yeah, but it'd only be a matter of time until Sony put him out of business.

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.

Your my hero, Cheapy......I want to know what the PS3 is like...Does it live up to the hype (if you were able to play it)?

I want one of those!!

Me too.

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???