Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Wii - Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk - New Import - In Stock 6/26

Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk is the continuation of Tales of Symphonia from the Game Cube era. Due to Loyd's and Collette's efforts, the land has merged and this led to a change in climate and natural environment. Aside from the environmental disturbances, the social gaps between the former continents Silverland and Teseara are getting wider.

Since Teseara is prosperous and technically advanced, its residents has always been looking down on Silverland. Being unfairly treated, the Silverlands blame Teseara, Loyd and Collette for their misfortunes. Skirmishes and violence become increasingly intense and eventually leads to the blood bath of Panacosta where large numbers of innocents die.

The sequel to the popular RPG features both old and new heroes and wraps up the lose ends from the previous game. Prove to the people that creatures of different races can live together in peace, this much awaited game features a battle system which allows you to make allies out of beasts and monsters.

Guitar Hero On Tour: DS - New US Game - In Stock

Guitar Hero: On Tour continues to build on the franchise’s signature easy-to-play, yet difficult to master addictive gameplay, and now lets players take their experience on the road wherever they go. Players use the Guitar Hero pick-stylus on the touch screen to strum their favorite tunes and create their rock n’ roll legacy in career mode.

  • Rock out anytime, anywhere – Fans can now take the Guitar Hero experience wherever they go with Guitar Hero: On Tour. The Guitar Hero Guitar Grip is an ergonomic extension that mimics a guitar fret board and fits seamlessly in people's hands to deliver the same core gameplay that defines Guitar Hero.
  • Strum with the stylus – Included with the game is a new Guitar Hero pick-stylus that allows gamers to strum away in style on the touch activated screen of the DS.
  • Jam with friends – On a local wireless network, friends can join together to play in co-op mode, or challenge one another in a Guitar Duel using new battle items unique to the DS platform.
  • Become a rock legend – Players can blow into the microphone to extinguish a pyrotechnics effects gone wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a fan's shirt in the middle of their set.
  • Personalize your experience – With a vast collection of Gibson guitars, five unlockable venues and six characters to choose from – including two new rockers exclusive to Guitar Hero: On Tour – gamers can personalize their Guitar Hero experience to their heart's desire.
  • Pick a song, any song – Fans can prove their shredding skills on the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered on a Guitar Hero game, including classic rock, pop and alternative favorites such as Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt.
Track List

* Blink-182 - All The Small Things
* Bloc Party - Helicopter
* Daughtry - What I Want
* The Doobie Brothers - China Groove
* Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
* Maroon 5 - This Love
* Nirvana - Breed
* No Doubt - Spiderwebs
* OK Go - Do What You Want
* Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
* Smash Mouth - All Star
* Europe - Rock the Night
* Incubus - Anna Molly
* Ozzy - I Don't Want to Stop
* Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride and Joy
* Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut
* Los Lonely Boys - Heaven

Bleach 3rd Phantom DS - New Import - In Stock

This game will feature a new storyline in the Bleach continuity written for this game by Tite Kubo. Two shinigami, Matsuri Kudo and her brother Fujimaru, travel through time to the present day. In the living world, they will meet Ichigo Kurosaki and learn about the true intentions of their 5th Division Vice Captain Sosuke Aizen.

Unlike the two first Bleach DS games, The 3rd Phantom is not a fighting game, but a turn-based tactic game. Two teams fight each others on an isometrically viewed battlefield in a style similar to the Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem games. When a character attacks an opponent, the screen switches to a side view, similar to the Bleach DS fighting games. If two teammates are near the same opponent, they can perform a tag team move more powerful than the basic ones. Once the player has won the battle, his characters will earn experience points which will increase their stats and unlock new abilities.

This game will feature around 180 characters. Most of the cast from Bleach DS 2nd: Kokui Hirameku Requiem will return and the newcomers will include Shinigami Retsu Unohana, Yumichika Ayasegawa, Kaien Shiba, Jidanbō and Tetsuzaemon Iba, Vizard Shinji Hirako and Hiyori Sarugaki, and Arrancar Ulquiorra Schiffer, Grimmjow Jeagerjaques and Yammy, as well as the Números. Kusaka Sōjirō the antagonist of the movie Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion will be featured in the game.

During their journey, the Kudo siblings will also meet younger versions of Rukia Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, Toshiro Hitsugaya, Rangiku Matsumoto, Momo Hinamori, Gin Ichimaru, Soifon and Kenpachi Zaraki although whether they are playable is unknown.

Characters created for this game, aside from Matsuri and Fujimaru Kudo, include a girl in the living world named Shiyo, former 5th Division Captain Seigen Suzunami and his sister Konoka.

DS Makai Senki Disgaea: Hour of Darkness - New Import - In Stock 6/26

Laharl faces his demons once again in the Nintendo DS re-release of the original Disgaea game. The setting takes place two years after the death of the Devil King who was Laharl's father. Instead of counting on his birthright and an easy ascension to the throne, Laharl has to battle and connive against pretenders before taking his place as ruler of the Netherworld. The NDS conversion is based on the PSP remake from 2006 which included new dungeons and new characters who joined the original cast of Etna, Flonne, etc.

DS Daigassou! Band Brothers DX - New Import - In Stock 6/26

Daigasso! Band Brothers DX is a sequel to the best seller Daigasso Band Brothers. This game transforms many novice's concept of music enjoyment, instead of sitting back as a listener, they become the performers. By making use of the innovative music scores, players who are complete beginners learn how to perform on their DS, and by enabling the network facility, a maximum of eight players can join the music session.

This new game comes with a singing training session, sing into the microphone as if you are singing Karaoke and the software will analyse how well you sing, what sort of songs suits your voice etc.

Like the old game, you can perform on all sorts of instruments with the stylus, and there are more new songs for you to perform than ever.

Make use if the Wi-Fi connection on your DS and download, as well as share your compositions with your friends. Connect your DS to other appliances like the Television to expand your Daigasso experience to the MAX.

Pre-Orders Ship 6/26


PS2 King of Fighters Ultimate Match - New Import - Arriving 6/27

Volume 10 of the Neo Geo Collection arrives and it's a 10th anniversary title:The King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match. KOF returns with a surplus of features to re-energize the original KOF dream match. A complete character roster including the 96 Boss Team (Geese,Krauser,and Mr. Big), as well as Eiji, Kasumi, Goenitz, and Orochi join the fight. The Advanced and Extra games modes are back as well as a new "Ultimate" mode that allows for customization of the fighters abilities.New moves, new backgrounds, rearranged music, color edit, and online playability make this title a must have.

Pre-Orders Ship 6/27 (Slight delays)


PS2 - Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix + Ultimate Hits - New Import, In Stock 6/26

Besides the great price drop, here are some new features of Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix + Ultimate Hits:

-English Voice Cast
* New Explorable Areas as well as redesigned navigation maps
* A new "Serious Mode" Difficulty
* New scenes that were featured in the Japanese manga have been added to the game
* New boss battles against the mysterious Orginization XIII
* A fight that was a cutscene in the original is now playable
* The censored parts of the game are no longer censored
* All Difficulty modes have been tweaked up

The game also contains a second disc which features a remake of the GBA game: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, which is titled Kingdom Hearts: RE: Chain of memories.

This Game's features are:

* Rendered in fully 3D
* KHII's Reaction commands system
* New Cards and boss battles
* New scenes and previous scenes are fully voiced in Japanese
* Save data affects Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix

Pre-Orders Ship out 6/26

PS2 - Kingdom Hearts II Ultimate Hits - New Import - In Stock 6/26/08

Square Enix Sora returns in a new Kingdom Hearts adventure along with fellow travelers Donald and Goofy. Sora is searching for Riku while the two Disney marquee heroes are on a quest to locate their lost king. Sora wakes up in Twilight Town and pushes open the windows to take a peek outside. Soon afterwards, he joins his little group of friends where they explore the eerily quiet burg and make a little coin. Returning to oversee the Disney/Square collaboration is Tetsuya Nomura who directed and designed the characters. Yuichi Kanemori designed the simple action-packed battle system and Kazushige Nojima wove together the scenarios in the game.

Kingdom Hearts: Final mix, released as an ultimate hits (price drop, YAY!), will give fans a chance to experience the game in English! This new released version will include:
  • English Voice Acting
  • Japanese Subtitles
  • New "Drive" System
Pre-Orders Ship Thursday, 6/26

PS2 Sengoku Basara X & Limited Edition - New Imports - In Stock 6/26/08

Sengoku Basara X is the latest collaboration between Capcom and Arc System Works. The PS2 version is different, in so that it is a 2D fighter with more fighting modes and features. It contains a new challenge mode where players are required to clear 12 stages within a given time frame. Opened treasure boxes during fights may provide useful healing. The fights ensued will determine the stylish points received. During certain fights, players that grab gold coins that appear int he air in the form of *BAS* without taking damage will obtain higher scores. In other instances, players will be able to grab titles, which greatly increases the number of coins obtained depending on the rarity of the title itself.

Orders placed for Sengoku Basara will ship 6/26. Our first batches are coming in tomorrow, with the second batch following monday morning.

Collectors! Don't forget the limited edition Sengoku Basara X, which includes a voice cd and character cards!



PS2 Sunsoft Collection - New Import - Delayed Until 6/28/08

SNK digs both games out of Sunsoft's archives and re-releases them on the PS2 this summer. Per usual Neo-Geo Online Collection convention, both games have been updated with an online fighting mode (BB Multi-Matching), a character color-edit facility, and the ability to view a fighter's complete list of moves at any time by pausing the game.

Sunsoft collection comes with two titles:

Galaxy Fight - Eight motley fighters (emphasis intended on the word motley) fight with punches, lasers, and kicks on different planets.

Waku Waku Seven - An enjoyable fighting game which features a cast of seven likable combatants such as the floppy Mauru.

We have some delays in logistics, but expect pre-orders to ship by friday or monday.

Friday, June 20, 2008

NEXT WEEK IMPORT GAME RELEASE JUNE 23 - JUNE 27

SYSTEM TITLE PRICE
PS2 The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match $48.90

Sunsoft Collection $48.90

Sengoku Basara X $62.90

Sengoku Basara X [Limited Edition] $79.90

CR Shinseiki Evangelion: Shito, Futatabi $64.99

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special Ultimate Hits $33.99

Final Fantasy XII Ultimate Hits $29.99

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix + Ultimate Hits $30.99

Kingdom Hearts II Ultimate Hits $30.99
PSP Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono $48.99

Momoiro Sister Yakyuken Portable $39.99

Winning Post 6 2008 $48.99
Wii Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk $64.90

Dokapon Kingdom for Wii $57.99

The World of Golden Eggs: Nori Nori Rhythm Kei $48.99
DS Makai Senki Disgaea: Hour of Darkness $48.90

Bleach 3rd Phantom $48.90

Daigassou! Band Brothers DX $46.99

Derby Stallion DS $53.99

NEXT WEEK US GAME RELEASE JUNE 23 - JUNE 27

SYSTEM TITLE PRICE
PS3 Battlefield: Bad Company $58.99

Wall-E $48.99

Hail to the Chimp $38.99

Overlord Raising Hell $58.99

Top Spin 3 $58.99

Hellboy: Science of Evil $58.99
PS2 Wall-E $38.99

Alone in the Dark $38.99
PSP Wall-E $28.99

Hellboy: Science of Evil $28.99

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress $38.99
Wii Rock Band - Game Only $48.99

Big Beach Sports $28.99

Wall-E $48.99

Top Spin 3 $48.99

Alone in the Dark $48.99
DS American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge $28.99

Top Spin 3 $28.99

Guitar Hero: On Tour $48.99

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 $38.99

Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker X Saurian $38.99

Wall-E $28.99

Gourmet Chef $28.99

Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker X Ninja $28.99

Midnight Play Pack $28.99

Cake Mania 2 $18.99

My Weight Loss Coach $38.99
XBOX 360 Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath $38.99

Operation Darkness $58.99

Hellboy: Science of Evil $58.99

Wall-E $48.99

Alone in the Dark $58.99

Battlefield: Bad Company $58.99

Supreme Commander $59.99

Top Spin 3 $58.99

Hail to the Chimp $38.99

Thursday, June 19, 2008

PSP Super Robot Taisen A Portable - Import, In Stock

Super Robot Taisen A was first released on Gameboy Advance in 2001. Now, 7 years later, it is re-released on Sony PSP with lots of upgrades and new features. The story takes place in a futuristic post war period where the Earth is slowly recovering from two devastating wars.

  • The war features a large number of robots, from the mobile suits in the Gundam series to the original Banpresto creations.
  • New features in this revival of the classic game include replacing the attack and guard support system with a new one. Split your characters into the attack team and protect team and use them for different occasions.
  • The robots are equipped with a shield that deflects half of the damages you suffer. The higher level your characters are, the more frequent this shield appears.
  • Assign skills for your characters to learn. In this revival, you have the right to customize the skills of both robots and pilots.
  • All weapons can be upgraded in the game, so be sure to make use of this feature and prepare yourself for the difficult boss battles.


Real Arcade Pro Stick 2 SA - Back In Stock

For those of you who love fighting games, we have the perfect joystick for you. Built from quality steel plates locked down from six lugs, players will experience authentic arcade quality feel at a fraction of the price.

The arcade stick is built specifically for the playstation 1 and 2, but will work with playstation 3 with converters and adapters.

Orders placed today will ship within 24 hours.

Real Arcade Pro 3 Joystick - Back In Stock

Real Arcade Pro Joystick which uses the same form-factor and case of the other Real Arcade Pro sticks. Similar to earlier HRAPs, the new stick uses actual arcade buttons and a clicky Sanwa lollipop-style joystick to give gamers an authentic coin-op experience at home.

Hori uses a more elegant solution this time around and adds a "PS" button. The RAP3 connects to the PS3 by way of USB cable and the analog thumbsticks on the SixAxis controller may be emulated by toggling a slide lever which switches from D-pad, L-analog, or R-analog control.

Orders placed today will ship within 24 hours.

Neo Geo Stick 2 For Wii - Back In Stock

With a wave of Neo Geo classics winding their way to the Wii, there was only one thing SNK had to do to make sure the games played right: Release the original Neo Geo controller for the Wii and ensure that it works with the Virtual Console as well.

Features
  • Arcade style fighting contoller
  • Based on SNK's Neo Geo stick
  • Suitable for Virtual Console games
Orders placed today will ship within 24 hours.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Haruhi Pillow - New Accessory - In Stock

Need to sleep better at night? Japan Video Games has re-stocked one of the most popular Haruhi products around!

Remember walking around FanimeCon and seeing tons of people carry this unique pillow on their sides? Measuring at approximately 3-4 ft., this is a sure way to keep the spine straight and the side supported.

This is a must have!

Orders placed today will ship within 24 hours, quantities are limited and expected to go very quickly.

I know it's a anime faux-pas, but I only saw the first 4 episodes! I wish I had more time, but there's always tomorrow.

NEXT WEEK IMPORT GAME RELEASE JUNE 16 - JUNE 20

SYSTEM TITLE PRICE
PS2 Harukanaru Jikuu no Kade 4 $64.90

Harukanaru Jikuu no Kade 4 Premium Edition $89.90
PSP Super Robot Taisen A Portable $62.90
Wii Harukanaru Jikuu no Kade 4 $64.90

Super Mario Stadium: Family Baseball $55.99
DS Sekai wa Atashi de Mawatteru $40.99

NEXT WEEK US GAME RELEASE JUNE 16 - JUNE 20

SYSTEM TITLE PRICE
PSP Space Invaders Extreme $18.99

Secret Agent Clank $38.99
Wii Wacky Races: Crash and Dash $38.99
DS Tamagotchi Connection Corner 3 $28.99

Code Lyoko: Fall of XANA $28.99

American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge $28.99

Arkanoid $18.99

Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard $28.99

Space Invaders Extreme $18.99

Petz Dogz Fashion $28.99

Wacky Races: Crash and Dash $28.99

Imagine: Rock Star $28.99

Death Note Rule Towel - New Accessory - In Stock

Death Note is one of the best made thrillers ever made! In any case, if you guys love death note as much as I love death note, this towel is no exception.

When we first got them in, I was a little skeptical at the quality of the towel, because as we all know, if you've seen the bleach 5 towel, it's not that thick, and not really for viable use, but more for collecting.

But, when I opened up the box for the death note towels, the quality really was actually not that bad. To the touch, the towels felt much more than just a facial towel and can actually be used! My God! You know, I've always wanted a death note notebook, but I couldn't find a GOOD one, the ones with the rules in between and ample space to write some serious notes. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Orders placed today for this towel will ship within 24 hours, if you're located in California, you're in luck! You will have it nearly next day.

A while back, I saw death note in ENGLISH on adult swim, how weird, it's kinda weird watching that show dubbed, especially when Light gets all nuts writing those names, killing people off left and right, oh well. You just don't get that full effect, but nevertheless, the series is too awesome.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Metal Gear Solid 4 - Import/US In Stock!

Finally! Metal gear solid 4 has arrived! In both import and domestic versions. In addition, we also have the special edition(imported) in stock, which comes with an extra blu-ray disc.

Special Edition Hagane Version Premium Packs are on their way and will be arriving by tomorrow! Stock is extremely limited and will be selling out quickly.

The premium pack edition comes with the 40gb hagane model, a ps3 hagane (steel) dual shock 3, the metal gear solid 4 game, the extra blu-ray disc, and of course, the 110v power supply.

Orders for the import special edition mgs4, import mgs4, us mgs4, will ship today, the hagane special edition will ship tomorrow.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

PS2 Getting a New Makeover

Red, Red, and MORE RED!!!! When I first saw this color through our Japanese vendors, I fell in love with it immediately. Currently, I have a depreciating black ps2 collecting some serious dust, in which I replaced with a PS3 20gb, thank god, BUT STILL, you can't ignore the sheer beauty and attractiveness of this unit.

Today, as much as gaming matters, is also about standing out as much as we can. Could you imagine having one of these sitting on one of your ridiculously expensive looking tv stands? Could you imagine the envy of your fellow gaming buddies after they walk in. Good GOD! I might have to get one.

Wow For Wii Fits!

Boy do we love the Wii Fit, you know exactly what I'm talking about! Why do we need to go to the gym now when we have wii fit!

Besides, with prices going upwards of nearly an unprecedented $200, when is nintendo going to release another batch of the US versions?

We've heard rumors of Nintendo releasing a new US batch by mid July, but that's all speculation at this point.

If you guys can't wait, I highly recommend checking out the Japanese version with the option of having the freeloader, it didn't break my wallet and certainly is more affordable at this time.

In Stock Now - 20gb 360 Hard Drives - Refurbished - Tested

Luckily, we were able to secure some of these great 20gb 360 Hard drives. A couple of things that I do like about this hard drive are that it's FULLY TESTED, and guaranteed for 40 days. The hard drive can store multiple game saves, play original top selling xbox games, save music, and create custom playlists.

Shipping won't be too much too, the unit is fairly small, weighs a little less than 2 lbs and won't break the bank.

Anime Expo 2008 - Can't wait!


We will be exhibiting at anime expo 2008 From July 3rd - July 6th

Location:
Los Angeles Convention Center (click here for street level)
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Booths: #357, 359, 456, 458

If you guys have any requests on anything that we should bring, please send it to info@japanvideogames.com

Want to go? Register @ http://www.anime-expo.org/

Friday, June 6, 2008

NEXT WEEK IMPORT GAME RELEASE JUNE 9 - JUNE 13

SYSTEM TITLE PRICE
PS3 PS3 MGS4 Welcome Box with Dual Shock 3 (Clear Black) $549.99
PS3 MGS4 Welcome Box with Dual Shock 3 (Ceramic White) $549.99
PS3 MGS4 Welcome Box with Dual Shock 3 (Satin Silver) $549.99
Playstation 3 Console HDD 40GB METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS Hagane Premium Pack Edition $679.99
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots [Special Edition] $98.99
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots $78.99

NEXT WEEK US GAME RELEASE JUNE 9 - JUNE 13

SYSTEM TITLE PRICE
PS3 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots $58.99
NASCAR 09 $58.99
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit $58.99
PS2 NASCAR 09 $38.99
Wii Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy $38.99
Backyard Baseball '09 $38.99
DS Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor $18.99
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles $18.99
My Fashion Studio $28.99
XBOX 360 Dragonball Z: Burst Limit $58.99
Don King Presents Prize Fighter $58.99
NASCAR 09 $58.99

New Developments!

We have some new exciting changes to our website, please take a look!

  • Products now fully searchable by UPC number
  • Products can be searched and organized by Brand
  • Items can be organized from newest to oldest
  • Most searched products are organized to the left side of the website under anime
  • New Games Usually have game trailers, watch before you buy!
  • Information added to all products - release date, upc, genre, company, version
  • Related products on products will ACTUALLY be related
  • Gaming converters added to non-region free games
Coming Soon
  • All gaming categories will be organized by genre, JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF GAME IMMEDIATELY
  • More trailers being added
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Monday, June 2, 2008

USB Fighting Stick Joystick Compatible with PS2, PS3, PC


We were only able to secure a small amount of these joysticks and to our surprise, they've surpassed our expectations in quality, durability, and practicality.

● Compatible with PS2, PS3, and PC USB.
● The lever and buttons are designed and placed on same layout as the arcade style.
● Turbo function with different speed settings you can toy with.
● Supports button re-mapping and Macro functions.
● The Fighting Stick has considerable heft and rubber feet, both of which work to hold the controller firmly in place on hard, flat surfaces.
● The Fighting Stick has a metal base and plastic outer shell with smooth corners that don't murder your wrists.
  • A new Arcade stick USB driven and compatible with Playstation 3, Playstation 2, and PC. Use them with your favorite Fighting game, especially great with hard driven Combo games such as Tekken 5, even the upcoming Tekken 6, Guilty Gear, Street Fighter and many more.

  • The Arcade stick allows re-mapping so choosing your own button scheme, programming it to another system is easily possible. The Metallic Base makes it durable and strong enough for the hardest of arcade players.

Wii Systems US, back in stock on Wednesday/Thursday


Hey folks! We should be receiving the US version of the Wii System back in stock fairly soon! Hopefully by wednesday/thursday if all goes right.

Daily Deals + Super Deals (Yay!)


Hey guys and gals! We are pleased to announce that we now have 20-30 deals weekly along with 1 super deal per day( right side of website ). Super deals will be changed every 24-36 hours and daily deals will change daily.

Cool New Stuff! This week, we're planning to allow all our buyers to shop based on genre!

We are receiving copies of Initial D PS3 early! 3 days early!!!!!!! Click Here To Pre-Order

Stay tuned for more exciting changes to our website!