Bandai Hyper Shot (1989) for Famicom – The Ultimate Japan-Collector’s Guide

TL;DR Oversized, sci-fi light gun for the Nintendo Famicom with vibration + sound effects. Includes the original Space Shadow pack-in cartridge, manual, paperwork, cable, and styrofoam tray. Very clean condition overall; box shows normal shelf wear. A standout late-80s Bandai collectible—perfect for Famicom accessory enthusiasts and Japanese retro hardware collectors. Works only on NTSC-J Famicom … Continue reading Bandai Hyper Shot (1989) for Famicom – The Ultimate Japan-Collector’s Guide

Konami Lethal Enforcers “Pink 2P Justifier” (JE510) — Full Collector’s Guide

TL;DR Original Japanese-market 2-Player Pink Justifier light gun for Lethal Enforcers (Konami, 1993). This version daisy-chains into the blue Player-1 Justifier—it does not plug directly into a console. Excellent boxed condition with tray, inner bag, and paperwork; ideal for display collectors. Works only with CRT televisions unless you use a specialty adapter. Highly collectible among … Continue reading Konami Lethal Enforcers “Pink 2P Justifier” (JE510) — Full Collector’s Guide

Breath of the Wild Switch Japanese Collector’s Edition: What’s in the Box?

Breath of the Wild is considered by many to be one of the better Legend of Zelda games (if not the best of all time).  But did you know that Nintendo released multiple different special and collector’s editions? Let’s take a look at the Japanese version of the Collector’s Edition for the Switch. Breath of … Continue reading Breath of the Wild Switch Japanese Collector’s Edition: What’s in the Box?

Char’s Customized Nintendo 3DS: What’s In The Box

In the world of Gundam, Char Aznable stands out. The charismatic villain and ace pilot has a lot of fans. With his “Red Comet” color scheme (inspired by the Red Baron), and distinctive mask and helmet, he is also a memorable anime character. Naturally, many companies have cashed-in on this, with Char Casio watches, Char … Continue reading Char’s Customized Nintendo 3DS: What’s In The Box

Akira Famicom Japanese Game: What’s In The Box? – Product Details & Images

The movie Akira is an influential masterpiece of anime. But did you know that they made video games based on the animated film?Let’s take a look at the first Akira video game, Akira for the Famicom (Japanese NES). About Akira on Famicom The anime film Akira came out in 1988. It’s a loose adaptation of … Continue reading Akira Famicom Japanese Game: What’s In The Box? – Product Details & Images

Professor Layton and the World of Steam: Nintendo Switch Review

Tokyo Game Show this past year was certainly one to remember. With the demise of e3, other expos now have the opportunity to fight for the next biggest gaming expo in the world, and Tokyo Game Show is definitely in the top 10 vying for that spot. With over 279,000 attendees, countless big-name publishers including … Continue reading Professor Layton and the World of Steam: Nintendo Switch Review

10 Best Dragon Quest Games of All Time Ranked by Sales

Dragon Quest is a very popular videogame series from Japan, which is considered to be a classic by many old-school gamers. It is also believed that Dragon Quest introduced and popularized many different concepts to the genre of RPG itself! This video game series has managed to gain over millions of fans throughout the years … Continue reading 10 Best Dragon Quest Games of All Time Ranked by Sales

10 Best Dragon Ball Games of All Time Ranked by Sales

There's probably no anime as popular as Dragon Ball. The franchise is massively successful, spawning a plethora of related media and merchandise including figures and video games. These games are especially notable, with many of them selling over 1 million copies. As the series only gets even more popular, it can be interesting to look … Continue reading 10 Best Dragon Ball Games of All Time Ranked by Sales