What seems fantastic about retro game hunting in Japan is they appear to foster a culture of not only keeping all original packaging, but also keeping it in good condition.
Hi there it is at least 3 hours from Tokyo. If you want to visit Hard Offs I recommend searching for them on Google Maps and picking the closest to you and make the trip. That's all we do 🙏
A cheapesh PS1 game that I thought was brilliant was Motortoon Grand Prix 2. Its made by Polyphony (Gran Turismo fame) and was their last non Gran Turismo game. The Japanese version comes with 2 discs, the 2nd disc is especially for link up using the proprietory cable. There is no Japanese text in the game. Although not as popular as Mariokart it was an absolute tour de force of PS1 graphics on release. Strangely it got reviewed as a so so game and in the west went under the radar. In the west it was simply known as Motortoon Grand Prix, since the first game was JP exclusive (and a launch title, but its really just a demo dressed up as a game). When you complete MTGP2 you get lots of extra content including a Battleships game, which also uses link up. Unfortunately to see all this, you need 2 PS1's with the cable connector on the back. I believe the JP version is the only version with link up, but don't hold me to that. After MTGP2, Polyphony said "Why are making these silly racing games, we want to make a simulator". The rest is history. I think I already mentioned, Ten Made Jack, Oh no! and Odo Odo oddity. Pastel Muses? There is a Japanese double pack of Jumping flash, which includes 1 and 2.
I think we own Motor Toon I'll have to check the shelf. Its a cool looking game that's for sure! I love the GT franchise and didn't realise it was the same devs. Thanks for all the info :) Currently on the hunt for more cool exclusives that are fun to play. This trip I grabbed Bishi Bashi 2 and 3 just got to get the first one now
@@TeamRetro I tried bishi from psn but it lagged so much it was unplayable. I'm not sure I've ever come across a title in the wild. I must admit I don't scan through spines in hard off. Just show cases where games are facing forward. 80 percent of my haul was cartridge. I'll try bishi if I see it, it has a pal release.
@@atomiswave1971 One came up the other day fairly cheap PAL and I was considering grabbing it. It's one I'd hope to find in the wild even here in Australia at a pawn shop or something. It is always good to have a game to be searching for
I’ve seen and have all from 1980-Now what a life of gaming in Japan best spots for games are Hard off hobby off book off traders thrift stores suragaya and super potato
That is awesome! I wish I was able to travel here in the 90s that's for sure. I started travelling to Japan 12 years ago and try to visit twice a year. It's my favourite place
What seems fantastic about retro game hunting in Japan is they appear to foster a culture of not only keeping all original packaging, but also keeping it in good condition.
In Japan the items are in much better condition than Australia. Most of the items in Aus are trashed
guess if resell price is condition dependent then it makes sense to keep everything neat.
Nice game hunting! Always nice to see what is found in various places!
So many great consoles I wish I could afford more haha
Thank you for sharing another beautiful game heaven tour from Japan Emily! I enjoyed it here & keep these videos coming!! ❤❤
More to come!
Awesome video, and you got yourself a new subscriber!
Welcome aboard!
@@TeamRetro thanks!
This is nothing more than a paradise!
Definitely
Definitely seeing a difference in prices on items compared to your older vids there
Oh for sure hey! The prices have gone up substantially
That song though?! lol
It's legendary! I haven't stopped humming it haha
Hi! Just new in your channel. May i know where exactly is this hard off? Maybe you can share the pin location of this in the google map?
Wondering which hard off it is 😮
Which Hard Off store was this? I assume it's somewhere in Tokyo. I'd like to visit it since I live in Tokyo. Thanks.
Hi there it is at least 3 hours from Tokyo. If you want to visit Hard Offs I recommend searching for them on Google Maps and picking the closest to you and make the trip. That's all we do 🙏
A cheapesh PS1 game that I thought was brilliant was Motortoon Grand Prix 2. Its made by Polyphony (Gran Turismo fame) and was their last non Gran Turismo game. The Japanese version comes with 2 discs, the 2nd disc is especially for link up using the proprietory cable. There is no Japanese text in the game. Although not as popular as Mariokart it was an absolute tour de force of PS1 graphics on release. Strangely it got reviewed as a so so game and in the west went under the radar. In the west it was simply known as Motortoon Grand Prix, since the first game was JP exclusive (and a launch title, but its really just a demo dressed up as a game). When you complete MTGP2 you get lots of extra content including a Battleships game, which also uses link up. Unfortunately to see all this, you need 2 PS1's with the cable connector on the back. I believe the JP version is the only version with link up, but don't hold me to that. After MTGP2, Polyphony said "Why are making these silly racing games, we want to make a simulator". The rest is history. I think I already mentioned, Ten Made Jack, Oh no! and Odo Odo oddity. Pastel Muses? There is a Japanese double pack of Jumping flash, which includes 1 and 2.
I think we own Motor Toon I'll have to check the shelf. Its a cool looking game that's for sure! I love the GT franchise and didn't realise it was the same devs. Thanks for all the info :)
Currently on the hunt for more cool exclusives that are fun to play. This trip I grabbed Bishi Bashi 2 and 3 just got to get the first one now
@@TeamRetro I tried bishi from psn but it lagged so much it was unplayable. I'm not sure I've ever come across a title in the wild. I must admit I don't scan through spines in hard off. Just show cases where games are facing forward. 80 percent of my haul was cartridge. I'll try bishi if I see it, it has a pal release.
@@atomiswave1971 One came up the other day fairly cheap PAL and I was considering grabbing it. It's one I'd hope to find in the wild even here in Australia at a pawn shop or something. It is always good to have a game to be searching for
I’ve seen and have all from 1980-Now what a life of gaming in Japan best spots for games are Hard off hobby off book off traders thrift stores suragaya and super potato
That is awesome! I wish I was able to travel here in the 90s that's for sure. I started travelling to Japan 12 years ago and try to visit twice a year. It's my favourite place
a Neo Geo Arcade Stick for 77 Bucks 😊😊😊🤘🤘🤘
So good!
Hi! Just new in your channel. May i know where exactly is this hard off? Maybe you can share the pin location of this in the google map?