The last Super Potato: Retro game hunting in Nagoya.

After many many trips to Japan I have finally travelled to the last Super potato on my list in Nagoya. How will the range of games and the price compare to Tokyo and Osaka? lets find out. #nagoya #japan #retrogamehunting #superpotato

[@TooHappyGamers]

Great tribute to your mum. I am sure she is watching from up there and smiling at all your adventures. Super Potato prices are jacked. Luckily there other stores to find some deals.

[@den_den_boys]

Thanks mate. Yeah potato was disappointing but don’t worry I still bought a ton of stuff elsewhere

[@francochan]

Condolences to you for your mum. Thanks for making this video, and it helped because I’ll be there in 3 weeks, and this was definitely a branch I was looking to hit.
As I watched your video, and saw the prices, some things other than “freak Nagoya pricing” did strike me however:
1. In 2024, the Japanese Yen is considerably weaker, so ¥8770 for Outrun on PCE with the case, doesn’t equate to $87.70 USD any more as it did in our heads 5-10 years ago. It’s now $56.00… meaning, it may have been adjusted with the weaker yen.
2. Maybe the prices are higher too, because they’re becoming scarce in the wild, against foreigners buying up the stock, and Japanese sellers selling their wares online.
3. Super potato in Nagoya isn’t exactly located in a haven for the second hand market, so perhaps (my guess) is that locals who sell them to Super Potato are much fewer than those who live in other regions in Japan, and any collectors who reside here may be even fewer now (not that the hobby has declined, but the buyers left in Japan), with only “big-spending” foreigners now emerging to say “yes” to the high prices.
You’re definitely not one of those “gougers” coming in with literal crates, dumping games in, heading to the cashier and just set to hoard. Your videos never reflect that about you. But there ARE those types now, and that Polymega in the display cabinet is a prime example, perhaps, of Super Potato displaying it at a price they hope deters buyers, because they aren’t actually wanting to sell it.
These are just my guesses.

[@den_den_boys]

Some very interesting comments
1. Absolutely the yen is weaker and could be a factor. Unfortunately doesn’t help me with our weak Aussie dollar as well.
2.your right def Japan is being pillaged by resellers and scalpers which again hurts genuine collectors like ourselves.
3. I was hoping for the opposite in the Nagoya being a little less western attractive might bring the prices down compared to the likes of Tokyo. But wasn’t to be.
Thanks so much for watching and appreciate the kind words.

[@mitchellcampion3880]

Just stumbled across your channel mate. Seem like a legend. Hope you enjoyed your trip through Japan. I’m off for my first time in a months time. Can’t wait. Cheers from Sydney. 🍺

[@den_den_boys]

Welcome to the channel mate. Hope you dig some more vids. Find us on insta happy to point you in the right direction if you need any gaming tips in Japan

[@mitchellcampion3880]

@@den_den_boys definitely will do. I’ll spin you a message!

[@deejayTVB]

Go Cats! condolences about your mum too. loved the video hope you had a great trip

[@den_den_boys]

Thank you mate appreciate it. Hope you enjoyed the vid

[@bootlegapparel]

Great choices on those PC engine games. Image Fight has been a huge favourite of mine ever since I saw bithead1000 recommend it. It's a very addicting shoot em up you just want to keep on playing.

[@den_den_boys]

Was very impressed with image fight. Anything Irem does is great.

[@Hanzo-DX]

Cheers

[@Tony_3xl]

Rad.. too bad its too spenny