Japan’s bins of CHEAP GameBoy Consoles

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  • I flew to Japan to spend 2 weeks driving around buying GameBoys! This is episode two!
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  • @bloink3511
    @bloink3511 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    I'm going to feel empty inside once this series ends

    • @thesavage4552
      @thesavage4552 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I know the feeling; still waiting on his bike rebuild videos….

    • @gf-zi5hr
      @gf-zi5hr ปีที่แล้ว +2

      don't worry, he's offloading 2 weeks of footage in several months.

    • @TheUKArcadeGamer
      @TheUKArcadeGamer ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😢

    • @Ramon-bd1ii
      @Ramon-bd1ii ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@thesavage4552 wdym bike rebuild video

    • @Big-Chungus21
      @Big-Chungus21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i read this as “im going to empty inside”.

  • @stayfresh2468
    @stayfresh2468 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Your really making want to visit Japan even more then I wanted to prior to this series. I just started buying from Japan and I am in love I never would have done it if I wasn't confident in fixing gameboys because of your content thank you

    • @alastairward2774
      @alastairward2774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do they still have jobs for certified couriers? Get paid to take documents anywhere around the world?

  • @worldsboss
    @worldsboss ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You're getting really good at this whole vlogging thing, I must say. When I first subscribed to you, it was to see you making repairs or mods to tech, but I really like this kind of content too!

  • @ArrowDynamics88
    @ArrowDynamics88 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Your gleeful skipping says it all; embracing your passions all while living a dream. Everyone deserves to be that happy at least once in their lives and I'm so overwhelmingly grateful that I too was able to experience Japan before the pandemic. It truly is a magical country. Thank you for sharing this trip with us all! :)

  • @RedSoxKal
    @RedSoxKal ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’m really enjoying these Japan videos. We’re so glad that you went there to make those fun Nintendo videos. I’ll rewatch them again and again.
    One day I’ll be going to Japan to do the same.

  • @LinkInSink
    @LinkInSink ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Japans absolutely beautiful both in the scenery and the tech, love your videos and keep up the good work

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great to see Sendico, I've gotten so many amazing bargains and unique Japanese items from them. Glad to hear their doing well and expanding! Buying Retro games and consoles from eBay is dead to me since I found these guys

  • @becca_94
    @becca_94 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn, Elliot!
    The shots and cinematography of these videos are so high quality, I don't have words to say
    Thank you so much for all the hard work! 💙

  • @Killysunt
    @Killysunt ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enthusiastic commentary, the shot of you skipping to the shop lmao, the David Attenborough impression, these are really fun to watch & it's obvious how much fun you've been having putting them together

  • @ChrisR3tro
    @ChrisR3tro ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Elliot. Of all your recent videos, this is the one that I enjoyed most and found especially interesting. A retro thrifting trip through Japan, how cool is that!

  • @Retronize84
    @Retronize84 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've been living in Japan for around 14 years. The glory days were pre 2015. I use to fill up the car on these trips. Now it's not even worth visiting hard offs, you're better off on yahoo. It's all overpriced. Still, it's always fun for me to visit a hard off now and then because you never know what you will find. 😊

    • @javanclarke1431
      @javanclarke1431 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You ain’t kidding. I’ve been living here for almost two years, my buddy found a brand new limited edition PSP for around 50 USD and I got Leaf Green and a DBZ GBA game for relatively cheap as well. There’s a few Hard offs in Hiroshima that are still diamonds in the rough if you’re willing to do some digging

    • @ericng5707
      @ericng5707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even with yahoo auctions and mercari, the prices have been climbing steadily. We have the glut of proxy buying services to thank. To find the real gems now requires looking for local neighborhood toy/game shops and asking if they have dead stock.

    • @pulsethreadstudios165
      @pulsethreadstudios165 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some of the best bargains I found were mid 2012-2013, the price has been climbing in recent years, though it also depends a lot on the locality, I literally wouldn't waste my breath on central tokyo hard offs, book offs, Treasure factories or similar, they inflate their prices dramatically for the foreigners, I have since left Japan, but when i left in 2020, what I noticed from most stores was that they were phasing out certain age/generation of games, famicom games were being sold in bundles of 20, I think in the next 10 years or so, they likely wont have anything older than PS3/360 on shelves.

  • @douglasrhj
    @douglasrhj ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really amazing video showing not only the great purchases, but how amazing some parts of Japan are👍

  • @rubikthegeek2138
    @rubikthegeek2138 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man, I've never been so jealous that I can't travel! Hope you're having fun!

  • @HeyItsKora
    @HeyItsKora ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ah man... Thank you for what you do, you really bring me so much comfort.. Your videos are like a little happy therapy session for me, thank you so so much

  • @EternalGamingNet
    @EternalGamingNet ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, really enjoying this series!

  • @Evercade_Effect
    @Evercade_Effect ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great episode! Really enjoying this series. 💯

  • @cameralabs
    @cameralabs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this series, in fact all your travel stuff. Glad to see you bagging some bargains and cool stuff in Hard Off, they were shopped-out in Akihabara when I visited last December.

  • @WickedGamerCollector
    @WickedGamerCollector ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a really fun vlog to watch 😁
    Thanks for sharing your Japan game boy adventure 😎

  • @schleichgirl2000.
    @schleichgirl2000. ปีที่แล้ว

    I am absolutely loving this series. Been watching for years but this is a banger Elliot 👌🏻

  • @steviemeeks
    @steviemeeks ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is super good man! Loving it!

  • @b8alumrockb8
    @b8alumrockb8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome series, loving this style of content!

  • @kikomori
    @kikomori ปีที่แล้ว

    loving the Japan vlogs!

  • @Victor-qk7mw
    @Victor-qk7mw ปีที่แล้ว

    Im loving these series and specially with the GoPro, for us that can't go to japan for whatever reason, it's really awesone that you can also give us pov view of the junk section and more. Cheers from Chile!

  • @ssp_2015
    @ssp_2015 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We have hard-off stores in the states. The biggest difference is that here the 2nd hand offerings are ridiculously over priced and usually not in good condition

    • @haydenlaw1484
      @haydenlaw1484 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Because apparently, Americans treat their stuff like crap compared to Japan...

    • @demiremi
      @demiremi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haydenlaw1484 that is true most of the time but i did buy a rock man bn 4 gba sp from japan one time and it wasn't in the best of shape, i payed 80 for it. so that is true most of the time but sometimes it is not so.

    • @imselfaware419
      @imselfaware419 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@haydenlaw1484 And are greedy af compared to Japan too.

  • @lukedavis436
    @lukedavis436 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This makes me want to go to Japan... The amount of cool stuff in the Junk bins which would normally cost HUNDREDS of pounds... It's too much to resist ❤️

    • @kadirkarahan6722
      @kadirkarahan6722 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah but most of it dont work

    • @lukedavis436
      @lukedavis436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kadirkarahan6722 I litterally DO NOT care..I have soldering equipment and screwdrivers for that very reason....
      Cheap Aibo here I come!

  • @NinGamer01
    @NinGamer01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the series hope I get to visit Japan myself someday. Keep up the good content

  • @LJB23
    @LJB23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:47 Mate, that was brilliant 😂

  • @ARANDOMGENT
    @ARANDOMGENT ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the new vlog format. 👍

  • @gbamck
    @gbamck ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is mint, Elliott. Nice one!

  • @donbastiano7
    @donbastiano7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude! It's so cool after all these years that you went to the actual Sendico warehouse! That's sick! Also, I could watch you all day going through Gameboys trying to find THE one ahah!

  • @retrostashrepairs
    @retrostashrepairs ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this new series! 😊

  • @craiglister7110
    @craiglister7110 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series 😊can’t wait for more videos 👍🏻

  • @syalulu21
    @syalulu21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the passion with the Gameboy n tech stuff man. Luv your new style of video.

  • @Ka_ru_su
    @Ka_ru_su ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant wait to see what your overall haul is. Looks like so much fun

  • @ShireenPlays
    @ShireenPlays ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this is a great vlog, very relaxing and immersive! 😌
    We definitely shops like Hard Off in the UK!

  • @bengosling4606
    @bengosling4606 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having a blast i see Elliot, enjoy every minute mate.

  • @adamknight2623
    @adamknight2623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been using sendico for years, it is so cool to finally see it!

  • @Roofgeese
    @Roofgeese ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bilbo Bargains made me laugh so hard

  • @nickwort123
    @nickwort123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this series

  • @Mobik_
    @Mobik_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:42 "Transfer Pak" is the word you're looking for

  • @Real_OverLoadPlayzzz
    @Real_OverLoadPlayzzz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3:11 look at the PlayStation controller. Look familiar? Yep it is! The submarine controller.

  • @caelointheclouds
    @caelointheclouds ปีที่แล้ว

    Elliot, I am so HAPPY for you my friend!! Thank you for sharing your amazing trip to Japan!!! I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with us!! Your incredible!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

  • @NonkelGans
    @NonkelGans ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn, those junk boxes are gold. Counting the days for my trip to Japan.

  • @MoonsOfEmpire
    @MoonsOfEmpire ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is getting better and better!

  • @Fermen80
    @Fermen80 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is some great content. Thanks for the adventure!

  • @meliketrains7
    @meliketrains7 ปีที่แล้ว

    your vlogs are so great!

  • @JoystickDivision
    @JoystickDivision ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of my parcels might have been in there too...
    Thanks for showing me Sendico those years ago. It's been fantastic.

  • @whisperingwooper1763
    @whisperingwooper1763 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ugh I really wish we had a store like this in the US! Also the monkey place is really cool! I hope I can visit Japan one day and definitely go to one of these stores! The mountains are so beautiful!

  • @ChrisMX9
    @ChrisMX9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series of videos :)

  • @Jinzen
    @Jinzen ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see this series Elliot, i´ve been to Osaka and Tokyo in we´ve left in April when you arrived in Japan 😂

  • @Picobits
    @Picobits ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you been around Brighton recently? Keep seeing guys that look like you. Love these videos, digging through second hand stuff is my favourite thing!

  • @Srcsqwrn
    @Srcsqwrn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sad I didn't get to watch these as they were coming out. But this is a really cool experience you're sharing! :D

  • @PIXELPORTABLE
    @PIXELPORTABLE ปีที่แล้ว

    That first HARDOFF is in Nagano and when I was there it was the location where I DIDN'T (foolishly) buy the Pokémon Center exclusive charizard GAMEBOY SP that just needed a little fixing as it had a faulty power switch, it was £90 and at the time I was just not sure if I wanted to spend that on it...
    After the 6 months of HARDOFFS and... Way too many luggage cases filled, it was my one regret. Seeing you not mention this item confirms it's no longer there ( I even got a friend to call in for me to check a few months back).
    I really loved that store, glad you had a good time too!!

  • @TheSkaldenmettrunk
    @TheSkaldenmettrunk ปีที่แล้ว

    More and more an more stuff!😍 It's so hard.. you can't buy everything. It was nice to see Sendico. BTW: nice animal documentation though..🤣

  • @immanisaur
    @immanisaur ปีที่แล้ว

    5:19 lol the Kodomo no Omocha camera

  • @short_yeti2058
    @short_yeti2058 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. I had a parcel or two in there when you filmed ha. I used your affiliate link and have been ordering like a madman.

  • @acmodder
    @acmodder ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you Elliot ❤❤ keep up with the good videos

  • @carnageXIX
    @carnageXIX ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the Japan gaming scene POV cheers mate

  • @steviefpv
    @steviefpv ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought this channel went a bit quiet for a while now I know why. Amazing, now I have some great content lined up for a few months. Big up.

  • @infamousJohn_thedoc
    @infamousJohn_thedoc ปีที่แล้ว

    The only retro gamer I know apart from MJC, who flew to Japan! Excellent video and well done! Keep on impressing us!

  • @anonymousanonymous9791
    @anonymousanonymous9791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your stuff is amazing. The spirit of the hunt is real.

  • @obeseperson
    @obeseperson ปีที่แล้ว

    Video goes insanely hard. The finds were great too, very fine taste in gadgets

  • @HCoRE8
    @HCoRE8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The music is so soothing, I love it!

  • @alfiegbfan
    @alfiegbfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    seeing the actual sendico warehouse is so cool

  • @jonathansakura
    @jonathansakura ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The rare gameboys in Japan are not bargains lol
    I spent 200,000 💴 on a gameboy in Japan
    But so glad you visited Nagano ☺️

  • @birdmanjrvslilwayne
    @birdmanjrvslilwayne ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi
    I am from Mauritius and always wanted to have a Game boy color and DMG GB. It is crazy expensive in my country.
    But I got mine through Sendico for crazy cheap!!! I heard of Sendico through your channel, and Id like to thank you! It was the first time I used the sponsor of a youtuber.

  • @kbramlett6877
    @kbramlett6877 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We all know that Japan is known for its technological advancements, but, you, Elliot, showed the other side. That being the landscapes, the mountainsides, and the interaction with nature. While at the same time warning us to watch our step so we don't step in a big steaming pile of monkey stuff. Keep the vids coming. It's a safe bet that we are all wondering what you have in store for episode 3.

  • @dakkawaaagh13
    @dakkawaaagh13 ปีที่แล้ว

    great videos dude, i would love to visit japan

  • @KDiaz-hy1xx
    @KDiaz-hy1xx ปีที่แล้ว

    I used the Sendico link from your last video to snag a New 3DS LL for like half of what it's going for on eBay. Felt like magic to have someone get it on my behalf, from Japan; very cool to see the warehouse.
    On an upcoming video, would you talk about the logistics of your trip to Japan? How you planned your itinerary, renting a car, where/if you got a SIM card? Stuff like that. Would be cool to learn from.

  • @Rjoyce91
    @Rjoyce91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos man

  • @Schniiiiiiiiiiiiif
    @Schniiiiiiiiiiiiif 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've bought items via sendico after learning about them from your channel, its a great service.

  • @tenchuu007
    @tenchuu007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was buying in the early 2000s, I was picking up those neogeos for $20 or so. Got every version, boxed!

  • @CLC-1000
    @CLC-1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    So proud of you Elliott. 👏

  • @PythonScratcher
    @PythonScratcher ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos!

  • @BasVoet
    @BasVoet ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking us along on your magical trip!

  • @parkb5320
    @parkb5320 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Japan and within walking distance of my house there is an amazing secondhand shop that literally has EVERYTHING! I picked up a mint condition boxed copy of Animal Crossing for the N64 for under $40.00 and a boxed copy of the first Fire Emblem game for the Famicom for $20.00 and a boxed copy of Fire Emblem Gaiden for the Famicom for $15.00! It’s amazing!

  • @MsNIKITA
    @MsNIKITA ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came back from a 3 month trip to Tokyo... You're making me wanna come back! lol

  • @user-te1le7ck6b
    @user-te1le7ck6b ปีที่แล้ว

    Hoping to go Tokyo in August so this is the perfect series 👍

  • @sooperheep
    @sooperheep ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome, psyched for this, one of my favorite channels is a young japanese couple living in their minivan and travelling to shrines

  • @zincmann
    @zincmann ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos and yes Sendico looks like it does in Google Maps pictures. I have been wafflling between Sendico and Japan 4 U as Japan 4 U doesn't charge all the extra fees and postage honestly is much cheaper through them. While you are limited with what selection they have in warehouse I have picked up some great deals on Gameboys, PSPs and a Wanderswan.

  • @mr.jackgek54
    @mr.jackgek54 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice editing!

  • @notyaldes
    @notyaldes ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good video keep it up ❤

  • @iionas
    @iionas ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I feel empty watching it haha I miss Japan and all its random quirks! Love the series dude

  • @enriquevaldesmedina
    @enriquevaldesmedina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh fuck yeah! I love Sendico. It's a good way to spend money lol. I'm pretty sure my parcels where in there at the time when you filmed this! If you saw GBAs, Rockman stuff, Stickers, Monster hunter stuff, then that was me! haha. Cheers!

  • @davidknoll
    @davidknoll ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm still amused by the shop being called Hard-Off.

  • @dobbo93
    @dobbo93 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea the Sendico HQ was in Toyama. I used to live there! I wonder if you went to any of the Hard Offs that I used to frequent, aha. I also found a Panasonic Q GameCube controller at my local Hard Off for ¥10,000. Didn't buy it but wondering if I should have gotten it now... Looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey!

  • @john.masterson
    @john.masterson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredible video❤️❤️❤️

  • @HungryFor_Games
    @HungryFor_Games ปีที่แล้ว

    that pokemon vcr in the end for 15 euro :'''))) awesome vid. so interesting

  • @kirswords8587
    @kirswords8587 ปีที่แล้ว

    The David Attenborough impression got me good LOL!

  • @zeikjt
    @zeikjt ปีที่แล้ว

    Nagoya is a big city and a stop on the shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka and while it has less stuff overall the deals there are really nice too. Just don't be out too late, everything closes early and you'll be hard pressed to find anything to do or food to eat.

  • @James_D.
    @James_D. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is The Retro Heaven!

  • @GAMEandRODO
    @GAMEandRODO ปีที่แล้ว

    I screamed of joy so hard at 5:51 when I saw the Yo-kai Watch 3DS XL case.

  • @merman1974
    @merman1974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love that Mario & Wario with the Super Famicom Mouse. Good spot on that Game Boy printer and camera too. Did they have you packing parcels at Sendico?

  • @adamwragg4606
    @adamwragg4606 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You might accidentally biff one off a bridge 😂 brilliant 👌 looks great, loving the series

  • @Cooke125
    @Cooke125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally booked a holiday to Japan, going in September, seriously looking forward to it

  • @UrMomsFavoriteCoach
    @UrMomsFavoriteCoach 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Attenborough bit was gold! 😂

  • @CBitsTech
    @CBitsTech ปีที่แล้ว

    Speaker at 02:51 is from a Panasonic SJ-MJ50 portable Minidisc player, hard to find in good condition.

  • @KelBShobra
    @KelBShobra ปีที่แล้ว

    this is my #1 bucket list item

  • @rockman1122
    @rockman1122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the David Attenborough commentary.

  • @mrduck12345678
    @mrduck12345678 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I visited japan and Nagano around the same time as you! I picked up Mother 2 while I was there for a steal :)