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[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: Super CD-ROM2 Console w/ CoreGrafx II + Many Controllers + HORI Stick]

Prices do not include shipping.

Shipping will be from the San Francisco Bay Area.


Super CD-ROM 2 Console w/ Official Power Supply/AV Cable
Sound is a little low, but works fine
Includes DUO controller
$349



Duo Controller - $25
Avenue 3 - $29
HORI Fighting Commander PC - $45
CIB Avenue 6 (mint condition) - $65



Hori Fighting Stick Multi (works with PC Engine, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive/SNES/SFC)
$120



Puyo Puyo CD - $15
Side Arms Special (case cracked, disc scratched but works) - $20

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: XE-1 Pro HE, PCE w/ AV Booster, Hori Fighting Stick, Controllers, Arcade Duo]

Located in California.

Prices do not include shipping.

Discounts for multiple orders.


Hori Fighting Stick PC Boxed - $95
Hori Fighting Stick PC Loose - $85
Micomsoft XE-1 Pro HE - SOLD
PCE Pad White w/ turbo - $26
Avenue 3 Pad - $33






PC Engine Console w/ AV Booster - $100



Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari  - $149
Winds of Thunder - $88
Arcade Card Duo - $65

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Ave 6 Controllers and couple of games]

$40 each. 2 left
(far left one sold)







L-Dis - $16
Altered Beast - $20
Space Harrier - $15




Other non-PCE stuff:
http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=161983

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Some PCE imports plus more!]

For all other imports go here:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648







Arcade Pro Card - $80
Strider - $69




PC Engine Cordless Controller Set of 2 Pads w/ receiver - OFFER




PC Engine Console CIB - $90

Very good condition.


Super System Card 3.0 - $15



CyberCore - $10
Bomberman - $7



PC Engine Multitaps - $10 each



NEC PC 6001 - $ OFFER
NEC's very first PC.
Complete with box and works.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / CoreGrafx II, PCE Games and accessories, and other imports]

For other NON-PCE imports, click here:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648

CoreGrafx II Console - $100
Includes everything you need to start playing





Road Spirits - $9
Super Parodier - $50
Macross 2036 - $40
Fighting Street - $20
Toy Shop Boys - $30
Bomberman (loose) - $8
Bomberman 94 (loose) - $10
Bomberman 93 - $12
Bomberman 94 - $15
Ranma 1/2 - $10




PC Engine Controllers
2-button - $25
Avenue - $30


PCFX Controller - $20
Has discoloration

[Buy/Sell/Trade / CoreGrafx CIB, PCE Games and accessories, PCE Consoles, and other imports]

Tons of non-PCE import stuff for sale here: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648



Dragon Spirit - $12
R-Type - $16
Bomberman 93 - $15
Street Fighter II Dash - $18
Doraemon (cracks on front case) - $15



CoreGrafx Console CIB - $120



PC Engine Console - $60
PC Engine Console w/ Tennokoe 2 and turbo controller - $75
No RF switch of power supply
Uses same power supply as Famicom, Super Famicom, Genesis Model 1



PC Engine Controller w/ Box - $25



PC Engine Battle Pad - $15




PC Engine Multitaps
5 Connector  - $12
3 Connector - $9




PC Engine Controller Junk - $10
Start button doesn't work, but everything else does.




Avenue 6 Pad - $29
Hori Fighting Commander PC - $35

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Tons of imports (November 2014 inventory)]

I'm just listing PCE-related stuff here.

For a complete list go here: f
http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=138095








Akumajo Dracula X Rondo of Blood - $120
Super System Card 3.0 - $20
Ryuuko no Ken (Art of Fighting) - $15
Red Alert - $16
Don Doko Don - SOLD
Sidearms Special - $16




PC Engine Pachinko Controller - $16



PC Engine Console Complete - $100



CoreGrafx Console - $125


PC Engine Console w/ Tennokoe 2 - $70



PC Engine IFU-30 w/ Super System Card 3.0 - $170




Avenue 3 Pad - $24
Avenue 6 Pad - $29
Hori Fighting Commander PC - $38



Bomberman 94 Controller Multitap Set - SOLD




Avenue 6 Pad / Street Fighter II' - SOLD

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Super Grafx consoles, PC Engine games and Controllers, etc etc]

PCE White Pad (non-turbo, naturally aspirated)

Love me some turbo humor. 


Pretty cheap for Super System cards, Japanese?

Yes, they are Japanese. Which means they have more horsepower, features, and no lame huge bumpers.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Super Grafx consoles, PC Engine games and Controllers, etc etc]

This is all PCE stuff here, but I have tons of other rare and common imports
See them here: racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648

Facts and Guidelines:

All orders are shipped from the San Francisco Bay Area
Local pick-up available
PayPal only
NO TRADES (unless you have Hexyz Force for PSP complete)
No holds. I used to hold stuff but people flaked, so no more.
Large orders will be discounted
Orders will be shipped usually within 24 hours of payment.

$20 minimum order


Parasol Stars - $69
Parodius Da! - $33



Rock On - $9



Forgotten Worlds - $28



Street Fighter II Dash - $7




Arcade Card DUO - $45 each (2 left)


Arcade Card PRO loose - $60







Super Grafx Console CIB - $340
Immaculate conditon




PC Engine Console - $49
No RF unit



Bomberman '93 Set - $100
4 controllers
Bomberman 93 w/case
Multitap




Bomberman Set - $70
3 Controllers
Bomberman HU CARD
Multitap






HORI Fighting Stick Multi - $90
Compatible with PC Engine, Super Famicom, and Mega Drive




PC Engine Wireless Controller Set - $100
Comes with very rare receiver



PC Engine blue pad w/ smooshed box - SOLD



Avenue 3 - SOLD
HORI Fighting Commander PC - $36



PCE Blue pad - $18
PCE Orange pad - $18
PCE White pad w/turbo - $18
PC Duo RX Pad - SOLD
PCE HORI Pad - $16
PCE White Pad (non-turbo, naturally aspirated) - $15




PCFX Pad - $15
For PCFX, will not work on PC Engine



Avenue 6 Pad w/ Street Fighter II Dash - SOLD



Super System Cards - $20 each




Memory Base 128 - $19





PC Engine Game Holder - SOLD
Present given to subscribers of PC Engine Magazine




PC Engine Multitap - $10 each




Tennokoe 2 - $12



Dirty ole PCE Multitap - $5



JUNK Super Grafx Console - MAKE OFFER
Powers up but games don't boot up.
Controller also JUNK (D-pad is not functioning correctly)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / CoreGrafx consoles, Accessories, Games, etc etc]

Thanks for looking.
Below are all PC Engine-related stuff.

For the complete list of all imports I have for sale click the link below this sentence.
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648

Summer Carnival '93 NEXZR - $60
Hellfire S PCE-CD - SOLD
Die Hard - $32
Super System Card 3.0 - $25
Doraemon Dorabian Night - $16
PC Denjin (Air Zonk) - $50





Street Fighter II Ave 6 Bundle - $70

Fight your friends!

Includes 2 Ave 6 Pads, 2-player tap, SF II Dash




Super System Card 3.0 CIB - $25
Super System Card 3.0 Loose - $20



Bomberman 94 Party Bundle - $100

Includes:
Bomberman 94
5 Pads
Multitap




CoreGrafx II Console Boxed - $130
No Manual



CoreGrafx II Console - $100



CoreGrafx II Console No Power Supply - $90
Uses Famicom/SFC/Genesis Model 1 PU



CoreGrafx Console no AV Cable - $90

Uses Genesis Model 1/AES AV Cable



PC Engine Console - $60



PC Engine w/ AV Booster - $70

Uses regular composite cables (not included)



PC Engine Console Only - $40

Famicom/Genesis Model 1 PSU can be used




Interface Units JUNK - $120 each

CoreGrafx units work, CD-ROM units don't

Power supply can be bought at Radio Shack (Enercell Item #273-356 w "L" adaptaplug)



PC Engine Super CD-ROM 2 JUNK - $130

Powers up, but game won't play

Includes power supply and connector cable



Avenue 6 Pad - $25

DUO Pads - $18 each



CoreGrafx II Pads -$16 each



CoreGrafx Pad w Box - $18



Memory Base 128 - $20



PCE Multitap - $11 each



Ten no Koe Bank - $12



PCFX Controller - $20

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: CoreGrafx consoles, IFU, Super CD-ROM2, Accessories, Games]

Thanks for the feedback. More to come!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / CoreGrafx consoles, IFU, Super CD-ROM2, Accessories, Games]

All sold, thank you.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: New Shipment! PC Engine goodies + more!]

All sold. Sorry. 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Sold out.]

All sold. Sorry. 

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Consoles, SCD, CD, HuCard Games, Peripherals, Terra Cresta II, etc!]

Just wanted to say thanks hashiriya1! 
Good transaction and it was nice to meet you. 

Any time.

IF you need anything else, I just live 10 minutes away!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Consoles, SCD, CD, HuCard Games, Peripherals, Terra Cresta II, etc!]

$39 for an Avenue 6 Pad seems awfully high.

Just selling it for what I have sold them for in the past.
I am always open to offers.

Thanks for your input.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Consoles, SCD, CD, HuCard Games, Peripherals, Terra Cresta II, etc!]

Famicom Disk System - $100
Brand new belt, rare AC Adapter (no more batteries!)
Comes with Castlevania & Zelda



Game Boy Light (Scratched Screen) - PM for price
Game Boy Color Hello Kitty - $50



Virtual Boy CIB - $175
Comes with Japanese AC adapter Tap (can use Famicom power suppply)




SFC Konami Hisshyo Pad Fully Programmable - $30
SFC Super Joy Card - $18
SFC Hori Fighting Commander - $25
FC JoyCard SSS (w/ headphone jack) - $25
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Super Famicom Bomberman Super Multitap 2 - $32 each




Super Famicom Bomberman Super Multitap 2 Boxed - $55




N64 Mini Hori Pad - $60 each




Club Nintendo SFC Wii Controller - $70 each
Club Nintendo Golden Nunchuk Boxed - $75
Club Nintendo Mario Gamecube Controller - $75




Emerald Blue Gamecube Controllers - PM for price




Famulator Lite - Play Famicom games on your DS Lite - $40.00
Requires 4 AA batteries, includes AV cables to play on TV
(This only works on DS LITE only, game, DS Lite, and batteries not included)





Konami Hyperboy - PM Offer
Turn your OG Gameboy into an arcade cab!
External speakers and light, batteries not included.





Nintendo First Party S-VIDEO Cable - $ 28
HORI S-VIDEO Cable - $22



Mega Drive Games

Super Street Fighter II - $15
XDR - $40
Sailor Moon - $55
Heavy Unit - $35
Rocket Knight Adventures - $30
Thunder Force IV - $35
Dangerous Seed - $40
Bare Knuckle II - $27



Tournament Fighters - $45
Hokuto no Ken - $30
Arrow Flash - $30
Dragon Ball Z - $24
Daisenpuu - $40
Chiki Chiki Boys - $35
Mega Drive CD Backup Ram - $35
Bare Knuckle II (loose) - $19
Chiki Chiki Boys (loose) - $12.50




Sega Saturn Games

Blast Wind - PM for Price
Blast Wind w/ spinecard - PM for Price
Cotton Boomerang - $115 each
Akumajo Dracula X - $50
Guardian Force - $85
Shienryu - $50
Gun Frontier - PM for price
Kyukyoku Tiger II Plus - $80


Kaiteidaisensou - $38
Elevator Action Returns - $45
Irem Arcade Classics - $15
Gradius Deluxe PAck - $22
Layer Section - $21
Astal - $40
Rockman X4 (shallow scratches) - $20





Gun Frontier Arcade Gears - PM for Price
Policenauts Special Edition w/ artbook, stickers - $18
Vampire Savior w/ RAM cart - $22
Shining Wisdom - $8
Capcom Generation 2 (Ghosts n Goblins, Ghouls n Ghosts, Super G&G) - $20
Capcom Generation 3 (Son Son, Higemaru, etc) - $10
Strikers 1945 - $20
Christmas NiGHTS - $10
Rockman X3 - $32



Cyberbots Special Edition - $35










The King of Fighters 2000 - $20
The King of Fighters 2001 - $15
The King of Fighters 2002 - $25
Trizeal - PM for Price



PC Engine CIB - $80



PC Engine Consoles - $40 each
Console and controller only
Genesis Model 1, FC/SFC power supplies work



PC Engine games:

Gate of Thunder - $55
Winds of Thunder - $65
Spriggan - $58
Spriggan mk2 - $60
Golden Axe - $17
Akumajo Dracula X - $95
Arcade Card DUO - $40
Arcade Card PRO - $80
R-Type Complete - $40




Darius Plus - $35
Shinobi - $45
Metal Stoker - $20
PC Genjin 2 - $35
PC Genjiin 3 - 50
Heavy Unit - $16
Violent Soldier - $45
Bomberman 93 - $13
Bomberman 94 - $ 21




Rabio Lepus - $25
Avenger - $20
Street Fighter II' Champion Edition - $12
Don Doko Don - $25
Tennokoe Back-Up Unit for PCE, CoreGrafx, CoreGrafx II - $30



Terra Cresta II - $195






Neo Geo CD:

Top Hunter - $28
Dunk Dream - $18
Sonic Wings 2 - $28
GanGan - $20



Neo Geo Pocket Color Teal - $60
Neo Geo Pocket Camouflage - $40




Neo Geo Pocket Color - $40
Scratched screen, see pics



Neo Geo Pocket - $25 each
Neo Geo Pocket Color - $35 each
Manuals by request



Neo Geo Pocket Wireless Receiver for Multiplayer - $35
Very rare piece





Sega Saturn Bomberman Control Pads - $45 each



Sega Saturn 3D Pad CIB - $40


PC Engine Avenue 6 Pads - $39 each
PC Engine Blaster Pad - $20
PC Engine CoreGrafx Pad - $20
PCFX Pad - $25
3DO Pad - $20
Saturn Skeleton Pads - $25 each


Neo Geo Pads - $39 each
PS2 Neo Geo Pad - $40


Neo Geo AES Stick - $50




Neo Geo Pro Control Stick - $40 each



Neo Geo Pro Control Stick Boxed - $50 each




Neo Geo AES Memory Card - $35
W/ case and decals




PC Engine Avenue 6 Pad Boxed - $40
PC Engine Multitap Boxed - $20
PC Engine Multitap Loose - $12
PC Engine CoreGrafx II Pad - $20




HORI PC Engine Fighting Stick - $75
Rare, perfect for PC shoot-em-ups



Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 - $20
One Piece Kaizoku Musou - $20
Marvel VS Capcom 3 - $18
Rockman Dash - $12
Rockman Dash 2 - $15
The Firemen - $25
Hermie Hopperhead - $20
Tatsunoko Fight - $21
Kurokke Kindan No Kinka Box - $30




Mushihimesama Ltd Edition w/ figurine - $120




Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 Special Edition w/ figurines - PM FOR PRICE




Zone of the Enders - $10
Homura - $22
Rez - $10
Super Robot Taisen MX - $8
Super Robot Taisen IMPACT -$15
Triggerheart Exelica - $45 each



PSP Games:
Tales of VS - $20
Sunday VS Magazine Choujou Daikessen - $25
Sengoku Cannon - $25
Shining Hearts - $25
Final Fantasy ZERO - $37
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Gundam Extreme VS Arcade Stick - PM for Price
Made with Sanwa parts, probably the best PS3 arcade stick
Very rare, was only available on Namco Japan's online store, but now sold out.





Hatsune Miku Project DIVA-f PS Vita Accessory Set - PM for Price



Mushihimesama Futari Green Box (Region Free) - $45
Ketsui Jigoku no Kizunatachi - $35
Senko no Ronde REV X Platinum Hits - $30



Dodonpachi Saidaioujou Kan Genteiban - $120
REGION FREE
Steel Bookcase, Art Book, CD Soundtrack
Mild knicks on disc, does not affect gameplay.



Wonderswan Final Fantasy Complete - $65, $55 (discolored unit)




Wonderswan Final Fantasy II Edition Complete - $65






20th Anniversary Gundam Wonderswan Bundle - $30





Sonic Nendroid Figurine - $35

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: PCE Consoles, SCD, CD, HuCard Games, Peripherals, Terra Cresta II, etc!]

Hello, all new additions for July 2013.



Guidelines:

PayPal only, no trades or any other forms of payment.
No holds, first come first serve.
All items shipped from California, local pickup available for Bay Area
All prices do not include shipping charges.
I ship worldwide.

Everything has been tested (several times) and works.
Thanks for looking!



Famicom Games


Softball Tengoku (no innards or manual) - $20
FC Genjin - $50
Splatterhouse Complete w/ manual & stickers - $50
Mother (no manual) - PM for Price



1942 - $5
Kinnikuman Muscle Tag Match - $5
Senjo no Okami - $5
Mother - PM for price
Chack n Pop - $5
Crisis Force - $45
Lost Word of Jenny - $5
Dracula-kun - $30
Duck Tales 2 - $20
Twin Bee 3 - $12
Super Xevious - $5
Devil World (Pulse version) - $10



Super Famicom Games (Boxed)
Complete with manual unless noted

Super Donkey Kong 3 - $18
Magic Sword - $20
Rockman X2 (Box wear) - $35
Rockman X2 - $45
Rockman X3 (Box wear) - $35
Rockman X3 - $45
Akumajo Dracula XX - $73
Akumajo Dracula XX - $73


Caravan Shooting Collection - $22
Rokudenashi Blues (Fighting game) - $15
Final Fight 2 - $22
R-Type III The Third Lightning - $50
Chrono Trigger - $15
Go Go Ackman 2 - 15
Super Donkey Kong - $14
Yuyu Hakushu 2 - $14




Super R-Type (no manual) - $18
Super Donkey Kong 2 - $16
Super Donkey Kong 3 - $18
Dragon Ball Z 3 - $15
Area 88 - $22
Chrono Trigger - $15
Yuyu Hakushu 2 - $14
Donald Duck Maui Mallard - $30


Final Fantasy VI - $18
Contra Spirits - $45
Final Fight 2 - $22
Go Go Ackman 2 - $15
Super Donkey Kong 3 - $18
Super Air Diver - $10


Super Famicom Games (Loose)


Kinnikuman Dirty Challenger - $10
Double Dragon The Return - $15
Contra Spirits - $15
Super Metroid (English) - $20
Rockman X2 - $18
Area 88 - $10
Sonic Wings - $25
Go Go Ackman 2 - $12
Godzilla Kaiju Daiksessen - $20
Super Valis - $12
Mother 2 - $14
Gunforce - $12
Super Bomberman 4 - $15
Go Go Ackman 3 - $16
Caravan Shooting Collection - $15
Rushing Beat Ashura - $35


Donald Duck Maui Mallard - $20
Rockman 7 - $20
Cotton 100% - $25
Super Empire Strikes Back - $15
Caravan Shooting Collection - $15
Sailor Moon - $15
Sparkster - $20
BALLZ - $1,000,000 (negotiable)
Kyuyaku Megami Tensei 1 & 2 - $8
Front Mission Gun Hazard - $8
Super Street Fighter II - $5
Samurai Spirits - $4
Axelay - $22
Bart's Nightmare - $5
Yuyu Hakushu - $5
Super R-Type - $12


Great Strategy Expert - $5
Estpolis - $5
Ranma 1/2 - $5
Dragon Quest V - $4
Dodge Danpei (Dodgeball) - $8
Super Mario Kart - $8
Tenshi no Uta - $5
Final Fantasy V - $8
Cosmic Gang The Puzzle - $10
Super Donkey Kong - $10
Wildtrax - $8
Battle Cross - $15


Ninja Ryukenden Tomoe (Ninja Gaiden Trilogy) - $90
Undercover Cops (some discoloration) - $90
Super Back to the Future II - $50
Spriggan Powered (the definitive SFC shoot-em-up) - $35


Dragon Ball Lot (1, 2, 3) - $20
Go Go Ackman Lot (1, 2, 3) - $30


Final Fight Lot (1, 2, Tough) - $95



Ocarina of Time - $35 each
Sin & Punishment - $40 each
Flying Dragon Twin - $20
Super Smash Brothers - $35
Doubutsu no Mori w/ controller pack (box has moderate shelf wear) - $30




Chaos Field - $22.50
Super Metroid CIB (English) - $45
Rushing Beat RAN - $18
Akumajo Dracula XX - $47
Super R-Type - $12
Rockman Soccer - $10


Mother 1+2+3 - PM for price
Contra Spirits - $23
Mother 2 Guidebooks - $15 each


Ketsui Death Label - $100



Pokemon Game Boy Games - PM for Pricing



Sailor Moon R - $11.00
Go Go Ackman - $6
TMNT 3 - $15
Hoshi no Kirby 2 - Offer
Rockman World 5 - $16




Famicom CIB w/ manuals - $100
Famicom CIB - $95


First Production Run Famicom - PM your offer
Square, rubber buttons, smooth bottom.




Nintendo AV Famicom - $80 each, $90 for one with Power Supply


Nintendo AV Famicom Boxed - $190 each
Both come with power supplies (not pictured)



Nintendo Super Famicom Jr Boxed - $190



Nintendo Super Famicom Jr - PM for Price
Discolored, see picture


Nintendo Super Famicom Consoles - $70 Complete (Right), $55 Incomplete (left)



Nintendo N64 Console Watermelon Red (JPN model) - $70.00
3rd party composite cables, includes Top Gear Rally

[Buy/Sell/Trade / PCE Controllers, PC Consoles, Spriggan, Summer Carni 93, etc etc]

Hello all.

Only listing PCE-related goods here.
I have tons more non-PCE related imports for sale here:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648

Prices do not include shipping or paypal fees.
Shipping from the San Francisco Bay Area
Local pick up OK!






PC Engine CoreGrafx w/ Tennokoe 2 - $95


PC Engine Interface Unit - $130
CD-ROM does NOT WORK (needs new motor?)
PC Engine still works, no need for R, uses composite cables due to IFU
One tab broken.
Comes with the ever-so-hard-to-find power supply.
Also included is a system card (ver 2.1)








PC Engine w/ box - $100
Box and inner styrofoam are a bit beat up, but the console and controller are nice and clean.





PC Engine, console & controller only - $53
You need an RF adapter (any will do) and power supply (genesis model 1, famicom power supplies work)




Spriggan - $50
Spriggan Mark II w/ obi - $60
Forgotten Worlds - $32
Gradius II Gofer no Yabo - $28
Summer Carnival '93 NEXZR Special - $75



Street Fighter II' Champion Edition - $12
Complete, small crack on case




1941 Counter Attack SuperGrafx - $120 each



Daimakaimura SuperGrafx (Ghouls N Ghosts) - $59





Salamander - $25


Silent Debuggers - $5





Avenue 6 Pad - $28
Avenue 3 Pad - $18
Blaster 3 Button - $18
CoreGrafx Pad - $18
Battle Pad - $20



Multitap - $8 each
Cordless Pad (extra unit, not main unit - no receiver) - $20

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: PCE System, Controllers, Hu-Cards, CD-ROM, Rare Stuff]

Got it! Thank you!

Awesome shape, that booklet is CRISP!  thanks again!

You're welcome! Enjoy!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: PCE System, Controllers, Hu-Cards, CD-ROM, Rare Stuff]

I shipped it out this morning. Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: PCE System, Controllers, Hu-Cards, CD-ROM, Rare Stuff]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / PCE System, Controllers, Hu-Cards, CD-ROM, Rare Stuff]

Hello.

All prices do not include shipping. I would rather ship within the United States, but I might ship overseas.
I have tons of good feedback on Racketboy, where I do most of my sales, which can be seen here:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=10752

I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area, so if you would like to do a local pick up, I can do that.

I only accept paypal (add 4%) and I cannot hold anything. First to pay is first to play.


PC Engine / PC Engine CD:

Arcade Card Duo (Untested) - $40.00
Browning - Super CD - $15.00
Horror Story - Super CD - SOLD
Wonder Boy III Monster Lair (x2) - Super CD - $19.00 each
PC Denjin - HU Card - SOLD
Advanced VG Variable Geo - Super CD - $30.00
Metal Stoker - HU Card - $40.00
Gotzendiener - $12.00
Last Imperial Prince (PCFX) - $18.00



Gradius II Gofer No Yabou w/ Spine Card - $35.00
Super Darius II - $70.00
Strider Hiryu - $ OFFER
Star Parodier - $32.00



Arcade Card Duo - Untested - $40.00
Arcade Card Duo Loose - Untested - $35.00
Super System Card - $25.00
Super System Card - $25.00




PC Engine turbo stick - SOLD
RUN button has to be pushed a little harder than usual, but works fine.



PC Engine Mouse - $ OFFER
Box is beat up but still serves its purpose.


PC Engine HORI Fighting Commander PC - SOLD



Avenue Pad 3 (X2) - $30.00 each
Avenue Pad 6 - $25.00



PC Engine Cordless Pad (This is an "extra" pad, so there is no receiver) - On eBay



PC Engine 5-1 Multitap (X4) - $18.00
PC Engine 5-1 Multitap Boxed - $20.00



PC Engine RAU-30 SuperGrafx Interface Unit Adapter - $50.00



PC Engine Pachinko Controller set with Pachinko-kun CD Game - SOLD



PC Engine Memory Base 128 Ichinippa Back Up Memory Unit - $ OFFER
Batteries not included



PC Engine System Complete - SOLD




Tons more non-PCE gaming goods here:
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=22648

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: PCE Pachinko controller]

I have the PC Engine pachinko controller boxed with the pachinko game that comes with it.
I am located in California.


PM me your offer.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Arcade card Duo]

How much are you willing to spend?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Good price for Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire?]

http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/ are selling reprints of the game, and they say that: Even today you'll run a 50% chance of buying one of the "alternative" prints when shopping in Tokyo after this game.

Well, if it helps, this isn't in Tokyo. It's in a small game shop in a little town called Tendo in the mountainous countryside of Yamagata Prefecture.

I didn't know reprints of this game existed let alone them being so rampant. Perhaps I'll pass.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Good price for Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire?]

I am in Japan right now on business and when I stopped by a used game shop in Yamagata today and I saw a copy for sale for 19,800 yen (about $250). I have seen this game before here in Japan, but for a lot more. I don't know how much this goes for back in America. I assume the eBay prices are severely gouged so I don't trust to use that as a reference.

What do you guys think? Heh, the funny thing is the PSP version here is 10 percent of this price.

Thanks in advance.

[Off-Topic / Re: Just another trip-to-Japan-to-buy-games video.]

well a trip to japan is a wonderful experience. but if you are only coming for games, the airfair and exchange rate won't give you a good deal at all.

I wasn't really looking for 'deals' per se, I did it for fun. Besides, most of the money I used came from my JPN bank account which holds money I make in Japan so the exchange rate doesn't really affect me. When I use U.S. money converted to yen, then the exchange rate would kick my kintama.

Wow, that's some uberexpensive stuff up there in Touhoku pampa HOs ;)

19'995en for a near loose DUO-RX is more than almost every shop in akiba would ask for.

It seems that HOs are still cheaper in the Kanto region

But man, a very nice video there. well done

I think it just depends on where you go, even in Tohoku. I always pay less in Tohoku than I do down in Chiba. Pricing up there is VERY random. I mean, damn, the best deal ever was a MINT CIB SuperGrafx for 500 yen. I really think they made a mistake, but I took advantage of it.



I'll be doing this again next month since I'll be in Japan anyway for the Tokyo Game Show. Not going to make a movie of it since it would be more of the same, but I'll be driving aimlessly around Tohoku doing the same thing. Next year, perhaps in February, I'll be doing this in the Hokuriku area (Ishikawa, Toyama, Fukui, Nagano, Niigata, etc). Nagano and Niigata have some really good places, along with Ishikawa.

[Off-Topic / Just another trip-to-Japan-to-buy-games video.]

Here is a nearly two-and-a-half hour video of me driving around the Japanese countryside checking out game shops. Emphasis on driving.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Interface Unit, HU-Card & CD Rom Games plus more!]

Hori Mini N64 Controllers.
Turquoise - SOLD
Turquoise - SOLD
Blue - SOLD
Red (Box has some slight crushing) - SOLD





Wii Super Famicom Classic Controller -  SOLD
Club Nintendo Item, Not Sold In Stores
Box has some very slight wear.




Super Famicom SHARP SF1 controllers - $15.00 each
These controllers are from the Sharp TV with the built-in Super Famicom
These are probably the rarest OEM SFC controllers. I want to keep em for myself!




Super Famicom Controllers  SOLD




Super Famicom Ascii Grip One-Handed Controller $15.00 each  Only ONE left!
Great for RPGs!






Konami Hyperbeam IR Wireless Controller - $50.00
Unlike the U.S. version, this works with both Super Famicom AND Famicom (original & A/V model)
Will also work with U.S. Super Nintendo.
Be advised: This is NOT compatible with any NES other than Japanese Famicoms and is not compatible with PAL SNES. 
Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). Tested and works great!
Toggle switch on back of dish to Famicom and Super Famicom modes.
This is a very rare item, especially the versatile Japanese version.







Super Famicom NTT Data Controller - $20.00
Can also be used as a standard controller
Quirky addition for controller lovers!



Famicom Network Controller - $25.00
Can also be used as standard controller



Famicom Arkanoid II Controller, Loose - $12.00



Famicom Arkanoid II Controller and Game Bundle, CIB - $28.00
Box has some wear




Super Famicom Cartridge Briefcase -  SOLD
Holds 12 carts
Says "Super Mario Collection" in Japanese on front
Mild scoffs and scratches, not really noticeable.
One of a kind item! Made in Japan!

Cart not included





Sega Saturn 3D Controller (Some minor scoffs) - $15.00
Sega Saturn White JPN Pad - $12.00
Sega Saturn White Hori Pad - $12.00




Sega Saturn 3D Controller BOXED - $18.00




Sega Saturn Nights 3D Controller Bundle - SOLD
Box has some wear
Complete in Box!






Sega Saturn S-BOM Multitap - SOLD
6-player Mutiplayer action!






PCE Control Pad, CIB (Box has some wear) - SOLD
PCE Six Button Avenue Pad, CIB - SOLD
PCE Six Button Avenue Pad, CIB - SOLD
PCE Multitap, CIB w/ number stickers - SOLD



Neo Geo Memory Card w/ Case - SOLD




Hello Kitty PSX Controller - $12.00
Be the first kid on your block with one of these!
Made in Japan








Hello Kitty Game Boy Pocket - SOLD
Great for the retro gaming girl on the go!
Cluster of scratches around power LED, unnoticeable during game play.
Rear label has very slight age wear



Hello Kitty Game Boy Pocket - SOLD
Great for the retro gaming girl on the go, again!
Very light, unnoticeable scratches on the screen.




Silver Game Boy Light - SOLD
One short noticeable scratch on screen, other scratches very unnoticeable during gameplay and/or on body.
Rear label peeling.




Gold Game Boy Light - SOLD
Very shallow unnoticeable scratches on screen and body, typical of old Game Boy Lights due to their finish.






Super Famicom System Complete -  SOLD
Box, Manual, Console, 2 Controllers, Nintendo Branded Power Supply & AV Cable
Everything you need to start playing Nintendo's Greatest Console!





Neo Geo CDZ, Complete - $220.00
Manual has some bends.
If you buy before 11/27 I'll throw in King of Fighters '98 for free.








NEC PC Engine CoreGrafx II CIB - SOLD





NEC PC Engine Interface Unit Briefcase Complete - SOLD
Includes:
Interface Unit w/ Cover
PC Engine
CD-ROM2
Hori Control Pad
Super System Card
Composite Cables
Power Supply
Manual for CD-ROM2 Unit
Box (Has some wear, but still holds up)
Games also included!
Ziria: Far East of Eden
Space Invaders
The Pro Yakyuu (Baseball)
Sengoku Mahjong














Bomberman AV Selector by Hudson Soft -  SOLD
His eyes move in the direction of the selected input.
3 IN, 1 OUT
This rarity doesn't show up often, grab it now!







New Super Mario Wii Hatena Box Digital Watch - $10.00
New, sealed. From Gacha Gacha Machine





Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Odoroki Headphones $8.00
Never used, NEW





Sonic Adventure 2 10th Anniversary Birthday Pack - $27.00
Only sold for two days: June 23rd & 24th, 2001
Includes Sonic Adventure 2 (JPN), Music CD, Gold Coin, Booklet
Box and packaging has some slight wear.




Earthbound/Mother Ness Figurine - $20.00
Never assembled, parts still sealed.










Super Famicom System -  SOLD
Powers up but doesn't boot games.
Use for spare parts or maybe you can fix it.



These games either work with major glitches, or don't work at all. All games are sold AS IS
Rockman X -  SOLD
Rockman X -  SOLD
Gokujou Parodius -  SOLD
Battle Cross -  SOLD
Chomakaimura (Super Ghouls N Ghosts) -  SOLD



Street Fighter II Turbo -  SOLD
Glitchy & Bitchy

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Interface Unit, HU-Card & CD Rom Games plus more!]

いらっしゃいませ！

Welcome to hashiriya1's imports.


Please read the following facts and guidelines:

I have a lot of positive feedback on Racketboy (74), as well as good feedback on Nintendage and Sega-16.
I accept Paypal only, gift or add 4%
All items shipped from the San Francisco Bay Area
Willing to do local pick-up anywhere between San Jose and Dublin
Shipping is not included in the prices.
I will ship to all 50 states, Canada, and Europe only.
Sorry, will not ship to Central and South America due to bad experiences in the past.

The dollar is near worthless against the yen, so I tried my best with the prices.

ALL items are USED and open box unless otherwise specified.
ALL items have been tested and are working except JUNK items

Lastly, I will not hold any items. First to pay is first to play.
Too many people flaked on me before so I no longer hold items.



Click on Thumbnails for Larger Pictures

Thank you for looking!







Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets, XBOX 360 (Region Free) - SOLD


Dream Club, XBOX 360 (Region Locked) - $25.00
Idolm@ster: Live For You (Region Locked) - $25.00


Mushihimesama Futari Platinum Hits, XBOX 360 (Region Free)  -SOLD
Strike Witches (Region Locked) - $60.00


Deathsmiles II X Limited Edition, XBOX 360 (Region Locked) - $75.00
Comes with CD Soundtrack and game disc










THE Shooting - Simple 2000 Series Vol.37, PS2 - SOLD
Two shmups on one disc: Shienryu & Shienryu Explosion
My review: http://igjournal.blogspot.com/2011/08/shienryu-explosion-review-ps2.html


Extra Bright (with spine card), PSX - $30.00 
Rail Shooter (rare)


Finger Flashing (with spine card), PSX - $18.00
Puzzle Shooter


Dezaemon Plus, PSX - $15.00
Design your own shmups!
Manual is worn, one small scratch on disc which does not affect gameplay.


Philosoma, PSX - $12.00 each


Philosoma w/ damaged case, PSX (Cracks on case, tabs that hold CD are bent) - $9.00
Disc and manual are fine



Capcom Retro Game Collection Vol 1, PSX - $16.00
1942, 1943, and 1943 Kai on one disc
Cover has some wear, carboard disc bezel loose (just needs some glue or double sided tape)















Sengoku Blade w/ Spine Card, Saturn - SOLD


Gunbird w/ Spine Card & Survey, Saturn SOLD



Macross: Do You Remember Love? (Fun underrated shmup with cool cutscenes) - $15.00 each
Saturn Bomberman w/ Spine Card - $8.00
Sonic Jam - $12.00


Misc Saturn Games:
Sakura Taisen - $5.00
Sakura Taisen 2 - $5.00
Sega Rally 1995 - $5.00
World Series Baseball - $3.00
Gundam: Giren no Yabou - $3.00










Neon Genesis Evangelion for N64 - $45.00
Near Mint, box has some wear
Includes Manual and Card Set




Sin & Punishment, Loose, N64 - SOLD






Tales of Phantasia, CIB, Super Famicom -  SOLD
Manual is worn.


Misc Super Famicom Games:
Sailor Moon R - $10.00
Slapstick (Robotrek) -  SOLD
Pachisuro Love Story - $3.00
Axelay - $15.00



Go Go Ackman, Super Famicom, CIB - $25.00


Go Go Ackman 2, Super Famicom, Loose - $7.00


Go Go Ackman 3, Super Famicom, CIB - $20.00


Parodius Da!, Super Famicom -  SOLD
Comes with manual, no box





Famicom Games:
Sweet Home - $23.00
Goonies 2 - $5.00 each
Super Mario Bros 3 - $10.00 each  ONE SOLD, one to go
Star Soldier (shoot em up) - $7.00
Bikkuri Nekketsu Shin Kiroku (Crash n the Boys Street Challenge) - $ 8.00
Splatterhouse - $25.00
Splatterhouse ('Splatterhouse' sticker stuck on label) - $20.00
Gunhed -  SOLD
Crisis Force - SOLD
Ganbare Goemon Gaiden - $8.00
Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula Kun (Kid Dracula) - $23.00




Tecmo Bowl, Famicom, CIB - $12.00
Price tag on upper right of box, box has slight wear









PC Engine CD Games:
Sailor Moon - $7.50
Hellfire S - SOLD
Puyo Puyo CD w/ Spine Card - $15.00
L-DIS - SOLD
Side Arms Special - SOLD
Avenger - SOLD
Final Zone - $12.00
Snatcher - $12.00




PC Engine Hu-Card Games:
Kato-chan & Ken-chan Hu Card (JJ & Jeff) - SOLD
Detana Twin Bee - SOLD
Galaga 88 - SOLD
Street Fighter II Dash - SOLD
Ordyne -  SOLD
Space Invaders - SOLD


PC Engine Super System Card 3.0 - SOLD







Mega CD Games:
Final Fight CD - $12.00
Heavy Nova - $5.00
Sol Feace - $7.50







Game Gear Games are Region Free
G-LOC, box, manual, no plastic innards, game comes with plastic case - $5.00
Super Monaco GP, CIB, price tag on top-right corner - $3.00
Sonic Drift - $3.00
GG Shinobi - $3.00
Chase HQ w/case - $3.00






Sailor Moon-R, Game Boy -  SOLD






Neo Geo CD Games:
Last Blade 2 w/ Spine Card - $30.00
King of Fighters '98 - $15.00






Vertical Force - Virtual Boy - $15.00









Hori Multitap for Super Famicom/SNES - $20.00
Comes with color coding stickers
May not work on PAL SNES units




Namco JOGCON PS2 Controller - $18.00
Box and controller only.




Sega Sammy Mini Pachisuro PSX Controller
Surprisingly great for shmups!
Rare!
$18.00


Compare to SFC Controller:



Ascii FT Pad for PSX - $28.00
Great for fighters and shmups!



Namco NEGCON Controller - $10.00
Some scoffs on body



Dance Summit 2000 Controller for Playstation 1 & 2 - $20.00
Mini pad great for platformers, shmups, etc.
Get creative with the punch pads!






Sony PocketStation - $18.00 each
Each one needs new battery
Can be used as a PS1 memory card (beeps and has red LED)







Sony Pocketstation Pokeler by Ascii - $12.00
Give your Pocketstation some personality!
Includes PS1 Software which unlocks the potential of your Pocketstation!
Pocketstation not included!
One of those quirky Playstation accessories.
Box has some slight wear

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Need: Briefcase unit]

I have this. Everything works. I am located in California. If you're still looking for it perhaps we can make a deal.


NEC PC Engine Interface Unit Briefcase Complete
Includes:
Interface Unit w/ Cover
PC Engine
CD-ROM2
Hori Control Pad
Super System Card
Composite Cables
Power Supply
Manual for CD-ROM2 Unit
Box (Has some wear, but still holds up)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?]

Super Ghouls n Ghosts....you know, for Halloween.

[Off-Topic / Re: Serious Earthquake casualty.]

Yeah that gundam statue was disassembled already back in 2009.

Actually in January 2011 (Shizuoka Pref) ;)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What PC Engine game would you send a Valentine's Card to?]

最後の忍道

[Off-Topic / Let's Go To Hard Off! (pics)]

So let's take a virtual visit to a Hard Off shop.They sell everything 2nd hand (or overstock), Laptops, musical instruments, blenders, you name it! I am only focusing on the game aspect of the shop.


Let's go!



This is the Tagajo Store located in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture.
(Off-House is the 2nd-hand household goods section)






Used games and systems.










But the treasures and tragedies are often found in the JUNK CORNER.
The broken, unwanted, forgotten...they all wait for someone to come
and appreciate (and fix) them. I think of the blue bins as treasure chests.
Not everything is broken, but most things were not cared for very well.













That's it! Some stores don't have much, some stores have treasure troves.
This one rates somewhere in between. Anyhoo, thanks for coming!

[General Gaming / Re: New PSP announced]

Sold. Hurry up, Amazon, I am ready to pre-order this baby.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: anyone's spare TG/PCE stuff]

I know you will take "anything", but if you can give me a list of specifics, I can have a look and give you a price.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Super Famicom System]

If you can wait, perhaps I can hook you up. Just PM me if you're interested.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: My crazy 21th Anniversary Super Grafx Review]

I am probably one of the few people in the world who has owned a Super Grafx since its release. I must say, I have always babied it and loved it. Thanks for the review.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Review: Rock On]

It's a terrible game, but I had some fun with it.  Here's my take on it, with plenty of screens and a guide for tricky level 3:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/search/label/Rock%20On

Sweet, that's badass.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: anyone's spare TG/PCE stuff]

Are you in the U.S.?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Review: Kato-Chan & Ken-Chan/JJ & Jeff]

Hashiriya, I think you should put all your reviews in a single thread, especially if you're going to be doing more!

OK! Sorry 'bout that! I figured if Termis can do it, I can as well. I guess I am too noobie to do it.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Review: Kato-Chan & Ken-Chan/JJ & Jeff]

Game: Kato-chan & Ken-chan / JJ & Jeff
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Release Date: November 30, 1987 / 1990
Genre: Platformer
System: PC Engine
My Score: 6.5/10 (KatoKen), 5/10 (JJ/Jeff)



The game starts off with you and your partner answering a phone. Somebody is calling for help that someone else has been kidnapped. You are detectives Kato-chan and Ken-chan (or JJ and Jeff) and you're out to solve who has kidnapped the unnamed rich guy. This game is based off of the Kato/Ken detective spinoff of their comedy sketch show. In the Western version, the sprites are modified so the characters appear to be Caucasian. I guess 20 years ago it wasn't cool for the protagonist of your platformer to be a Japanese ojisan.

Kato-chan and Ken-chan are two comedians in Japan who were very popular in the mid-80s. They hosted a comedy variety show full of toilet humor and self-depreciating jokes. They also spawned the American TV show: "America's Funniest Home Videos".  While Ken-chan still makes his appearances on TV, he is no longer famous. More washed up than a legend. Kato-chan disappeared from show business (or the planet) completely.



You can choose to be Kato or Ken. It doesn't matter which one you choose, the outcome of the game will be the same. The same goes for JJ & Jeff. Whichever character you didn't choose appears throughout the game giving you tips (and health) as well as hurling cans at you that deplete your health. In the JPN version, the character that wasn't chosen also appears in the background either urinating or defecating. This was censored in the Western version. In JJ & Jeff the urine was removed so it looks like the other character is dancing, facing away from you. Also, instead of defecating in the bushes like the JPN version, it appears the character is just sitting in the bushes wearing a mask. What a long way we have come since then!

So you are off to fight squirrels, birds, insects, dogs, beavers, rats, flying things, fish, etc etc. You can either kick your enemy or jump on them a la Mario. One more weapon of choice in the JPN version is you can fart on your enemy by crouching. In the Western version this was also censored so that instead of a fart cloud coming out of your butt, you are spraying some sort of substance out of a spray can. You have a life beat the depletes as you get hit or even if you just stand around doing nothing. It works as a life bar and a timer just like in Adventure Island. And like Adventure Island you collect fruits to replenish your life bar. Hamburgers and ramen bowls also replenish health, but for some reason french fries don't.



Like in any other game, the further you go the more difficult it becomes. This game becomes frustratingly difficult. There are a total of 6 "fields" and each field has 4 areas, so I guess you can say there are a total of 24 levels. By the time you get to the 6th field, you are going to get your patience tested. The game does throw some cheapness your way, but what is really difficult (or time-consuming) is all the trial and error you have to go through before you figure out how to pass a certain point. Now the game's designers gave you some form of mercy by forcing you to warp back one level if you make a mistake. Thanks guys...thanks for NOTHING.

There are a lot of levels, but they just recycle 4 or 5 different templates over and over again. It gets pretty monotonous. It seemed they focused more on quantity and not quality when it came to level design. The same goes for the level enemies and bosses. Every level has the same enemies and each field has the same boss with minor sprite changes. All of the bosses fight the same way and you defeat them the same way.  The last boss is really not any more difficult than the first boss.

As far as the story goes, as mentioned earlier...you're out to help someone. There is no mention of the story again until you beat the game. So throughout the game it seems you're collecting cherries, hamburgers and killing dogs and sea anemones  for no reason. Once in a while a human enemy dressed in a suit appears...but in the credits it says he's just some executive. Nothing correlates with the story of someone being kidnapped. So I guess all it takes to solve a kidnapping case is farting your way thru levels and playing the slot machine mini-game.

The mini game is just a slot machine. You collect coins throughout the level and use them in the slot machines hidden in bathroom stalls and holes in the wall. You can win vitality or more coins. Yay?



The verdict: 

Kato-chan & Ken-chan: 6.5/10
JJ & Jeff:                        5/10

If you like a platformer for its challenge and nothing else, this game has a lot to offer. If you're easily annoyed by recycled sprites and levels, then this game is not for you. It's the same thing over and over again. The only thing that isn't recycled (as much) are the challenges. While not impossible or super difficult, they do require some thinking.

The star of the game is its humor. If the game wasn't based on two popular comedians, then it would be pretty boring and generic. Most of the humor is removed from the western version through watering-down and censorship. The jokes didn't translate well, either. JJ & Jeff does make for a somewhat strange platformer in its own right, but nothing to write home about. If you can find it cheap, get it, if not, pass. Unless of course you want something somewhat challenging.

The more you are familiar with Kato-chan and Ken-chan, the more interesting the game is. All of  their one-liners and gags are intact in the game and you have laughs (well, mild snickers) throughout. If you have no idea who these two guys are then the game probably would be more on the boring side for you.


Comparisons:


Fart VS Spray can



Bare Ass vs No Bare Ass



No back ups or emulators, My copies:

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Review: Rock On]

Game: Rock On
Developer: BigClub
Publisher: BigClub
Release Date: August 22nd, 1989
Genre: Shooter
System: PC Engine
My Score: 5/10


Let me preface this review by saying that the intended title for this game is "Lock On", but all jokes aside, it is very difficult for native Japanese speakers to differentiate between "R" and "L" as they both sound identical to Japanese ears. I think the title "Rock On" sounds cool in a funny way. The title "Lock On" is pretty boring. But yes, the true title of this game is "LOCK ON".

The box art for this game falls under the category of "So bad it's good". It looks like something a little kid drew. Well, let's hope the cover tells me that they didn't care so much about the box art because they focused all of their attention to developing the game. Kind of like the first Mega Man game or Strider for Genesis. Both have horrid box art, but are great games. There is a picture of the box art at the bottom of this post. On the lower left, the developer's name: BIGCLUB. This is the same developer that brought us the Ninja-themed Space Harrier game, Jinmu Densho Yaksa. What other games did they make? None. Just these two. Either they made to horrible games and they went kaput, or they just became part of Sega's WOLF TEAM

Upon powering up the console, you are treated to some back story. Surprisingly the back story is written completely in English...or should I say Engrish. When it begins with "dealy beloved", you know you're in for a treat. According to the Engrish intro, you are a pilot who is doing for the money...which is probably why the score is in dollar form. You can't buy anything with the money (a la UN Squadron/Area 88), but it is different to see a dollar sign with your score. Here is the intro, verbatim.

Dealy beloved. Other time, other space, people live
in a damn boring routine life, although the world is
so peaceful.
 
Off course, some of them thinks they gotto get out
of the life, and dreaming about getting a big fortune.
To realize that dream, there is only one way left in
that world, needless to say, its, some how, to find
out the mysterious fortune, hidden by the ancient
people.
 
"Busters", it's the name who we call the fortune
hunters. Now they're about to start a historic
journey, that no one could come back alive
from.
 
That is to get the "FISA"'s, called legend
by people...
But, except the one person, no one in
the world can make it real that has got
to be billionet and radical, physically,
and mentally...
Yes! you are the one!
 
Now the whole world is watching you
and looking for your success!
 
NOW LET'S GO FOR IT!!!

So yeah, i'm a greedy "buster" who pilots a ship that was influenced by the Yellow Submarine. You press start and a woman greets you and tells you that you will be paid 50,000,000 dollars upon completing the first level. What is your character's response to her telling you you're going to become 50 mil richer? "Hey babe, you're cute". Yeah, this game's story starts off like a porno. So off you go, in the Yellow Submarine, out to save the world to line your pockets.
 

The power-up system is typical shmup fare. Destroy a certain type of enemy to get a goodie. Each power-up you get gives your ship different abilities. You have to push the START button to cycle through the different power-ups. In this game, the SELECT button pauses the game. The power-ups are pretty generous, and if you get the 8-way shot....then you are pretty much invincible. You can also pick up "S" icons, which increase your ship's speed. If you get too many, then the ship moves at light speed and it makes controlling the ship very difficult. The problem is that the game is so generous with power-ups that you spend more effort avoiding unwanted power-ups than you do enemies. Countless times I lost a life because I was avoiding a power-up only to run into an enemy, bullet, or obstacle. Get a shield, 8-way, and 3 Speed icons and you are invincible. After the first level, if you don't have these power-ups, prepare for a very difficult game. Not the good kind of challenging difficult, but the kind of difficulty that sends controllers out the window.

Oh, By the way, the whole reason this game is called "Lock On" is because there is a power up called "Lock On", which is a heat-seeking missile. You only get this power up ONCE and you can only shoot ONE missile. Once you fire the measly missile, it's gone forever. You would think that the weapon the whole game is named after would be the primary weapon, or at least a weapon that has an important role (like DARIUSBURST), but no...you only get it once and you can only fire it once.

The levels (a total of 4) are generic shmup backgrounds; empty space, a city skyline, a cavern, and space again. You are treated to generic shmup enemies. Upon completing a level, you are taken to a different screen to fight a huge boss. You can tell right away that not much thinking went into the programming of these bosses. Even after you've destroyed every gun on the boss, it still gives you 10 more chances to destroy all the guns before being allowed to attack the boss' core. So what do you do? Just sit there, make a sandwich, rub one out, watch Michael Mann's HEAT, twice, take a shower, then when you get back to the game, the game would just now be allowing you to attack the boss' core or weak spot.

The verdict:

The game is a pure oddity and it's great for collectors of shooters. It's a unique obscure title that not many know about. Those are the only two positive things I can say about this game. They had good intentions of creating a solid shmup, but during their execution they seemed to have just cut corners and instead of creating something new, they just borrowed ideas from shmups of the time. The graphics are bland, the backgrounds are bland, and you can never tell what's in the background and what's in the foreground...resulting in unnecessary deaths.

The game is laggy and suffers from massive slow-down when there are a lot of bullets and power ups (!!!) on the screen. One more thing, this game has a loading time! It doesn't have a special chip that causes it, it's just a simple HU CARD. WTF!

If you can find this game for less than 5 bucks, pick it up...but it's not worth any more than that. I'm not really for emulation, but it is worth a download if you have a PCE/TG16 emulator.



No back-ups or emulators, my copy:

[Off-Topic / Re: Whats the first shmup you EVER played]

Vanguard for 5200.

[General Gaming / Re: 3DS Preorders]

Preordered 2, one of each color for me and the wifey. Now I am waiting for PSP2 preorders to start.

[General Gaming / Re: ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PS3]

I am on it.

[Off-Topic / Re: What does your screen name mean? Or where did it come from?]

When I lived in Japan I was really into the hashiriya (racing) culture, so that is my username. On the weekends my friends and I would do runs at the track or on the mountain roads of Miyagi, Iwate, and Yamagata prefectures. 

Dude....you sound like a regular Takumi! u don't deliver tofu on the side do you?    Man, you guys are so lucky with all those crazy mountain downhills....a drifter's dream 

It's nothing like Initial D, haha. There are no trash talkers or tofu delivery guys. All just guys like you and me doing what we love. We aren't really into drift, just grip. The drifting guys use a different mountain. The rule is, don't drift on a grip road, and don't grip on a drift road. They are two different cultures. Grippers aren't really fond of drifters , and drifters, well, they are all high school kids with unpaid dues.

[Off-Topic / Re: What does your screen name mean? Or where did it come from?]

When I lived in Japan I was really into the hashiriya (racing) culture, so that is my username. On the weekends my friends and I would do runs at the track or on the mountain roads of Miyagi, Iwate, and Yamagata prefectures.  I had a GBD WRX STi and an R32 GT-R. I am still into it, but I am going towards the "bippu" aspect of the tuner culture.  I added the "ichi" at the end because I like the movie Koroshiya Ichi (Ichi the Killer)