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I can't believe I found this GameBoy in Japan

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2023
  • I flew to Japan to spend 2 weeks driving around buying GameBoys! This is episode three!
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  • @DVL_Main
    @DVL_Main ปีที่แล้ว +198

    It always impresses me how compact everything in Japan is without looking cramped.

    • @Tazerboy_10
      @Tazerboy_10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That always amazes me too!

    • @Duharshy
      @Duharshy ปีที่แล้ว +9

      it always looks super cramped

    • @warbossgegguz679
      @warbossgegguz679 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kind of a necessity when you have such a sizable population crammed onto a series of small islands, but that also means they've had over 1000 years to work out how to do it.

    • @warbossgegguz679
      @warbossgegguz679 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Super Nostalgia 1) I'm already a Christian, I'm just private about it most of the time because this form of proselytizing seems more like prelist and usually puts people off to your message rather than makes them want to hear you out. There's a time and a place and moments for people, and that's how reverence works.
      2) with that in mind please keep it relevant to the video m8.

    • @FloorThomas
      @FloorThomas ปีที่แล้ว

      I really hope you bought that gameboy.

  • @gabrielferreira07
    @gabrielferreira07 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I love this series and i hope it would never end. I hope i can go to Japan some day😢

    • @DanaTheInsane
      @DanaTheInsane ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Fippity_Fipper this is what most of us would be doing if we were going to Japan.

    • @henriqueaf._
      @henriqueaf._ ปีที่แล้ว

      As coisas que ele acha barganha, custa o triplo pra gente... É foda

  • @tacocheif429
    @tacocheif429 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I love to see how cheap it is for many items that are coveted by the market and they're all kept in crazy good condition

  • @SamuelBrownFilms
    @SamuelBrownFilms ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Without a doubt you bought that Sakura GameBoy!
    I can't believe i'm living my fantasy trip through your videos right now.

  • @JackMortimer-lu6wv
    @JackMortimer-lu6wv ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Absolutely love this series. In early 2020 I booked a cruise which went to Japan and was so excited to go to a bunch of HardOffs... only for the pandemic to come along and cancel it. Oh well, at least we have Sendico and of course you're brilliant channel! Look forward to more from this series and of course you're haul at the end!

  • @sixxtylol
    @sixxtylol ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m so glad these uploads are so frequent! I thought they would be much more spread out so I’m thankful. I am glued to this series! Such a great idea and you’re executing it perfectly with the production quality. Looking forward to more

  • @somebody.__.
    @somebody.__. ปีที่แล้ว +7

    And here i was thinking i needed to fly all the way to Japan to score the amazing games for a bargain lol. But seriously I just recently made an account for sendico thx to your videos and I'm beyond impressed. The prices are so amazing and affordable unlike the prices i use to pay on ebay. I know i sound like those corny paid actors but I'm being generally honest, thank you so much! I can finally start getting my Gameboy and Famicom collection started!

  • @thefray123
    @thefray123 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You were meant to have that Sakura taisen gameboy. There's no way you did not buy it! 🙏 I guess we will have to find out on the next episode, or during your haul video. Incredible series man. Keep up the excellent work!!!

  • @kermit1059
    @kermit1059 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These videos are so great to see! For someone who lives in America where you can’t even get battery’s for a good price at this point seeing all of of the potentially lost media and so many good condition consoles just makes me so happy!

  • @kbramlett6877
    @kbramlett6877 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Toward the end of the vid, I could not tell if I was watching The Retro Future or a National Geographic special. The scenery is just majestic. As for that special edition Game Boy, I know you, Elliot, you bought it.

  • @IAmMissingnoMaster
    @IAmMissingnoMaster ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Pokémon Mini made me unreasonably happy to see, it's a device that never got much attention, but was just such a cool little thing. I still have mine (Chikorita Green) as well as every game that came out for it that made it out of Japan, and I still play with it every now and then. Pokémon Pinball Mini is always pretty fun to go back to.

  • @Enoxix.
    @Enoxix. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm absolutely loving this series man! I really want to go back to Japan again!

    • @HUYI1
      @HUYI1 ปีที่แล้ว

      lucky you even went!

  • @ffernandez16
    @ffernandez16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love the series im so happy for you to go to japan and thank you for filming and sharing with us.

  • @ahoyrobi
    @ahoyrobi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got the Famicom Game Boy FS lol
    Love all the stuff/new Japan videos, glad you got the opportunity to go! Always good to feed your legal addictions.

  • @PIXELPORTABLE
    @PIXELPORTABLE ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's fun following your expirence doing what I loved doing myself in Japan!
    I'm glad there's still plenty of treasure to be found, you should have seen what it was like when Japan just opened, it was mental!
    I'm never going to financially recover...

  • @zincmann
    @zincmann ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great new installment of this series Elliott. Really love Japan, I hope to go there someday as its on my bucket list. I dont want to be that creepy old guy buying video games at a Hard Off when its too late for me LOL

  • @dagger341
    @dagger341 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mountains are always stunning. Seriously, it can't be understated how beautiful the country is. Japan is so much more than Tokyo!

  • @ToadyEN
    @ToadyEN ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Japan ftw, love how tidy and organised everything is (and how well kept their second hand stuff usually is)

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have one of those beautiful Origami Cranes in my game room. Such a lovely touch! Sendico's packaging is just beyond perfect!

  • @TYTANxy
    @TYTANxy ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You're making my trip to Japan want to just be just retro game thrifting lol

    • @app0the
      @app0the ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I discovered hard-off on my first trip to Japan in 2017 and that sent the whole trip sideways turning it into a huge "thrifting across Japan" episode lmao
      Ended up moving here, and yet still thrifting! Probably most of the stuff in my apartment is from hard-off one way or another. Certainly helps that the japanese "Junk" rank is often close to "Like new" from ebay by our gaijin standards :P

    • @yoshi2966
      @yoshi2966 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shut up

  • @yomikoreadman128
    @yomikoreadman128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Sendico staffs looks so wholesome, it makes me want to use their services just to support their business!

  • @kingslayer1094
    @kingslayer1094 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching you for about 2 years and this series just seems so fitting for you. Finally being able to go and see the places that most of your videos content comes from is just perfect. Keep up the good work!

  • @itsmecallyc
    @itsmecallyc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video as always, been loving this Japaneae series 🔥

    • @Tyc323
      @Tyc323 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya gotta love japaneae stuff

  • @patitoduck123
    @patitoduck123 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Can’t wait to travel to Japan and hopefully find some gems 🔥

  • @Chronis67
    @Chronis67 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eliot definitely has been watching Tokyo Lens videos, while angrily shouting about how he isn't buying any of the Game Boys.

  • @Chopz27
    @Chopz27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am absolutely loving all of these videos! From the nostalgia of the Gameboys to the views of Japan...this is fantastic!

  • @patrickbrayne647
    @patrickbrayne647 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude all those PSPs had me drooling! Some really cool finds

    • @HUYI1
      @HUYI1 ปีที่แล้ว

      didn't see a psp 3000 tho or a go

  • @jonathan__g
    @jonathan__g ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This series is great and is making me want to go to Japan and experience it all myself.

  • @Foxy-Sierra
    @Foxy-Sierra ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn, all these hard off stores are way more filled with goodies than the ones I went to. I see so much stuff that I definitely would have dug a debt hole in my wallet for.

  • @Mk-14_
    @Mk-14_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an incredible series! get me in Japaaaan!!!! The car culture, the gaming culture I can't get enough

  • @swelch2661
    @swelch2661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your production quality has become amazing!

  • @Deletabix
    @Deletabix ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish the UK had shops like this, super cool finds!

  • @PongbyAtari
    @PongbyAtari ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like an amazing trip thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @MaxKYChong
    @MaxKYChong ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these series! Keep them coming!

  • @jdviper5
    @jdviper5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly, I would have totally bought that Sakura GBC... and I know you totally picked that up. I can't imagine passing that up, especially if it is selling for double online.

  • @HUYI1
    @HUYI1 ปีที่แล้ว

    you changed the thumbnail 3 plus times now, what gives LOL
    on a serious note, so cool you went and saw MT Fuji and experienced that, those retro shops are amazing, it's like being in a candy shop as a kid 😁😁

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my god, want to give a big hug to Nanji san!. Had one origam on my last package, keep it like a treasure on my desk. Beautiful detail. Yes, sendico packaging is outstanding, never had a problem with them

  • @Srcsqwrn
    @Srcsqwrn ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope that you're able to do more trips like these in the future. You make such high quality content. c:

  • @kitchenfink428
    @kitchenfink428 ปีที่แล้ว

    this series has been well worth the wait. my prediction for what you bought is a copy of... adventure island!

  • @becca_94
    @becca_94 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know what, I think you bought that Sakura Game Boy for sure! 👀
    So many great stuff for so cheap! Fantastic!
    Also breathtaking view, Japan is so beautiful!

  • @TanookiSuit
    @TanookiSuit ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe you found all those old Game & Watch handhelds. Of all the many I had years ago and lost, that DK gave me the most memories. It's such a fun, challenging, and fascinating take on the original which added to me a very fun mechanic at the top with the crane and key, aped from DKjr of all things. Also that FDS you teased. I'm in the process of the video, curious if you got that thing. I've always wanted to make the attempt to fix one of them, tear down, gears, belt, the works, just to say I did it, and because I saw ways to rig it up with either of the US model systems which I think would be a real challenge.

  • @app0the
    @app0the ปีที่แล้ว

    Elliot: "It's probably mint brand new!"
    Sticker on the box: "scratches and dents, battery acid leakage marks on the display"

  • @Lydomina
    @Lydomina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Sakura Wars Gameboy is honestly the only Gameboy I truly want. I've always loved the color of that and watermelon red N64. $300+ would make me too nervous to ever take it out of the box though lol.

  • @andreasoberg3530
    @andreasoberg3530 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the pokemon video player briefly in your last vid and thought it was strange that you didn't mention it, now I see : ) can't wait for that one!

  • @colorgoblind
    @colorgoblind ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched so many retro game hard-off tour on TH-cam and you did the best.

  • @Smorkatt
    @Smorkatt ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m loving this series. I have a friend who’s vacationing in Japan right now. I’ve sent him on a few missions after watching your videos.

  • @leniwylen
    @leniwylen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this channel. We can’t let Game Boy die!

  • @In3rt_ia
    @In3rt_ia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man said “Secura” and is walking freely in Japan

  • @AmandaRogersarock1988
    @AmandaRogersarock1988 ปีที่แล้ว

    I so look forward to this series every time you drop a new episode, Elliot! Glad you had such an amazing trip!

  • @skibunny402
    @skibunny402 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a pocket Pikachu and have missed it every day since it was stolen. I love how many cool things you've found and fixed! Somewhat jealous that you were able to visit Japan and find all these cool treasures!

  • @sinixsinix1843
    @sinixsinix1843 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! Those hard offs always have a bunch of interesting stuff. Glad you had a good time in japan Elliot

  • @Zer0to
    @Zer0to ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been watching these all in series now and love them. I hope you do more vids like this in the future, even if it's not Japan.
    I hope to do stuff like this too someday soon!
    Side note... you wanna sell me that Pokemon VHS Player? lmao

  • @payableondeath7
    @payableondeath7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see the after-trip haul vid, going to be wild

  • @TeruteruBozusama
    @TeruteruBozusama ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you bought the Sakura Wars GBC, as finding an old special console in such a good shape is just amazing..!

  • @fernanr8377
    @fernanr8377 ปีที่แล้ว

    as always the music and video shooting in these videos are amazing and wonderful!

  • @486dx33mhz
    @486dx33mhz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    please tell me you bought that Sakura gameboy!!!! god thats a gorgeous piece of history

  • @epikfruit6497
    @epikfruit6497 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man encouraged me to get a gameboy. I start watching his videos, and before I know it, I have an Atomic Purple Gameboy Color with Pokèmon Yellow. Best £100 I’ve ever spent.

  • @HeyItsKora
    @HeyItsKora ปีที่แล้ว

    9:12 I just melted a bit, especially seeing that beautiful Rayquaza holo box. I want it so bad 😢

  • @otumar
    @otumar ปีที่แล้ว

    really enjoying this series. thank you

  • @mymoldydonut6
    @mymoldydonut6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is amaaaaaazing!!! I bet you got at least one game n watch!

  • @danielle975
    @danielle975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Pokémon VHS player is so cute 🥹

  • @bobbydazzler-lt5ir
    @bobbydazzler-lt5ir ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently saw a new video from tronicsfix where he said he wasnt sure how to fix game boys and i straight away thought of this channel

  • @carnageXIX
    @carnageXIX ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the Pokemon VHS player repair video cheers mate

  • @ChrisApps10
    @ChrisApps10 ปีที่แล้ว

    You bought the Sakura Gameboy Color. You can’t miss out on an opportunity like that! 😂🤣😂

  • @RiccardoGrc
    @RiccardoGrc ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this! I am pretty sure you bought a gameboy micro, since 100$ is not that expensive for a mint one, and a gameboy light since here in europe is hard to find one in good condition for a fairy price. Also a Wonderswan since I've never seen one in person.

  • @noahstanslaski2557
    @noahstanslaski2557 ปีที่แล้ว

    On episode 3 I'm still utterly shocked by the deals. I hope you got that boxed famicon gba!

  • @blankblank4949
    @blankblank4949 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think u definitely bought a walkman. ive always wanted an og jdm tape walkman(obviously not one of the beautiful rare models) cuz you can very easily mod them/circuit bend them to accept eurorack CV and using various tape loops you can create an awesome retro synthesizer.

  • @Potassium64
    @Potassium64 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:45 feels like Minecraft creative mode like music and everything 😂

  • @Douggyization
    @Douggyization ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m confident you bought a bunch of rare themed portables that you are gonna repair for future videos.

  • @janzander459
    @janzander459 ปีที่แล้ว

    are you gonna make a small „guide“ on where to go if you want to combine seeing the culture and nature of the country with the console and retro stuff hunting? that would be really cool!

  • @Zimiorg
    @Zimiorg ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, that soundtrack which is starting at 7:14 is FREAKIN AWESOME!

  • @jeancrochets
    @jeancrochets ปีที่แล้ว

    With how impressed you were by that one gameboy, I'm pretty sure you bought it. I wonder how many of those cheap, faulty consoles you bought. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

  • @guigmfrota
    @guigmfrota ปีที่แล้ว

    i think you've got a broken dsi and that game cube holder :)
    You are a self-control GOD, i would get all i could get until my credit card got refused....
    What a wonderful trip....
    PS: that transparent game boy light at the end is beautiful.

  • @RougeOrange
    @RougeOrange ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been an awesome journey, another banger.

  • @billystars
    @billystars ปีที่แล้ว

    “Do you think I spent $300 on this minty Sakura Gameboy Color?”
    Yes yes yes I definitely think you did. I would have in a heartbeat.

  • @jhansenmiscoe
    @jhansenmiscoe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'd love to see a video with you and Chris Broad (Abroad in Japan) dining and drinking out.

  • @rollingtroll
    @rollingtroll ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely 'episode' again.
    Makes you realise how expensive those sellers on yahoo auctions are, eh? :D.

  • @JoeHurley
    @JoeHurley ปีที่แล้ว

    My prediction for what you bought is……. Some really noice shizz! I’m jealous. Awesome series mate!

  • @ianrayner1322
    @ianrayner1322 ปีที่แล้ว

    You 100% bought that Donkey Kong game and watch. I had that very one way back in the day!!!

  • @TheGameboyGTS
    @TheGameboyGTS ปีที่แล้ว

    Elliot, i'm eagerly awaiting the Pikachu VCR video, my Pikachu VCR is also in need of repair, so i'm hoping both of ours have the same issue.

  • @mojuk83
    @mojuk83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work man.
    You surely bought the Gameboy Color Sakura edition!

  • @whisperingwooper1763
    @whisperingwooper1763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg it’s amazing how cheap some of these really are! $50 for a gba sp is pretty good but $65 for a GameCube and gameboy player is unheard of! Also $100 is pretty good for a gba micro

  • @rhyscopeland753
    @rhyscopeland753 ปีที่แล้ว

    You absolutely bought that retro-looking, mini Sony antenna attachment thingymabob. Don't lie to me, Elliot.

  • @EmajicM
    @EmajicM ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoyed your content but now I know you’re in Game Boy heaven with all those consoles!

  • @Claugustus
    @Claugustus ปีที่แล้ว

    Elliot you're such a big baller I bet you marched straight up to the counter and said you'll buy the entire store and each of their mums flowers and a box of chocolates.

  • @BobRoss69696
    @BobRoss69696 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did indeed buy the Sakura Taisen/Wars gameboy!, sadly we never got any of the old Saturn games officially translated...

  • @LeonOwO
    @LeonOwO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the sakura gbc is so gorgeous im going to guess you picked that boy up for sure

  • @beanboy89
    @beanboy89 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:25 Vintage watches? I really hope there were some cool vintage Seiko, Casio, and Citizen available!

  • @YoungThos
    @YoungThos ปีที่แล้ว

    2:39 Kids these days with their 'VHS players' (they're called VCRs 😉)
    _shakes fist at cloud_

  • @momotaroux264
    @momotaroux264 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe you're in Toyama - it doesn't get enough love (not a lot to do there but...) it's beautiful and peaceful there. I'm also hella biased since my family's from there

  • @daniellikahong
    @daniellikahong ปีที่แล้ว

    Guessing what you have bought? Ha Easy! You bought everything Elliot!!! :D

  • @tacticalpanda0072
    @tacticalpanda0072 ปีที่แล้ว

    That pokemon VHS is a MUST BUY! What a find!!!

  • @LadySamurai88
    @LadySamurai88 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:43 Yes i would buy it and Yes you did too. You can’t leave it there, you just can’t!

  • @foofango
    @foofango ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb choice in music for these videos, Elliot

  • @josephzamer5802
    @josephzamer5802 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are living our dream man, among GBCs, GBAs, casios watches and cool japanese food, really a dream!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nathanaelsmith3553
    @nathanaelsmith3553 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mount Fuji makes the scenery shots look so awesome

  • @Austin.D
    @Austin.D ปีที่แล้ว

    This place is definitely a bucket list when i visit Japan

  • @Masongreece
    @Masongreece ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these series of videos Elliot, I hope you can manage to find even more awesome stuff about handhelds in the whole world not just Japan.

  • @LinkInSink
    @LinkInSink ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video as always, you've inspired me to start collecting gameboys

  • @StickFiguresMaster
    @StickFiguresMaster ปีที่แล้ว

    Calls store screaming: HOW CAN YOU AFFORD TO KEEP THIS STORES DOORS OPEN EVERYDAY IF YOUR SELLING SWITCHES FOR 80$, EVERYTHING ELSE UP TO 60$?!?!