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[ClivePwned]

Just for shits and giggles:

Ouendan 2
Puzzle Quest DS
Lost Planet (360-just for you Earnest!)
Kratos Action Figure
Mario Doll

 

[tetrisgrammaton]

Metroid Zero & Orbital for 11 each, nice

 

[starchild excalibur]

I was on the fence about buying a japanese x360 until i saw the cost for shipping :lol

 

[GG-Duo]

should i get Jump Ultimate Stars or Bleach 2 DS?

 

[xcomp]

Dang, I should really wait for these sales before I order games and other goods from them... Just ordered a few items not long ago and could have saved over £15 ( ´△&#65344 アァ-

No discount off the Code Geass stuff, though.

 

[tahrikmili]

Got me a GRAW 2 and a Wireless Gaming Receiver

 

[Jaagen]

Ordered Orbital(bit gen.) and the Rez soundtrack.

Looking into getting all of the bit generations games, before the end of the year(I already have dotstream and Soundvoyager)

 

[manzo]

Tengai Makyou Ziria for 360. Finally you're mine.

 

[Rlan]

How much could I actually enjoy about, say, the Rockman Zero or Starfi games without knowing Japanese?

I'm getting so annoyed at seeing these games for Bargain prices, knowing I can't understand them. We need Multi language support in all Japanese games, dammit!

Any other GBA / DS suggestions that I could buy without knowing any Japanese?

 

[Hcoregamer00]

I just bought a bunch of stuff tonight.

SR The Idolm@ster Figure Collection Gashapon (Japan)

I got 3 of those along with Initial D: Street Stage.

The funniest thing is that with this purchase I have more imports than Domestic releases for the PSP.

 

[robot]

Picked up:

GOLI Picture Collection: Goli Matsumoto Archives - recommended by someone here a few weeks ago.

DJ Max Portable - heard great thing about this series so figured I'd start with the original.

 

[TheGreatDave]

How much could I actually enjoy about, say, the Rockman Zero or Starfi games without knowing Japanese?

I'm getting so annoyed at seeing these games for Bargain prices, knowing I can't understand them. We need Multi language support in all Japanese games, dammit!

Any other GBA / DS suggestions that I could buy without knowing any Japanese?

I hated Rockman ZX. I couldn't make my way through it without a FAQ, and I hate playing games that way.

I hated the English version too in the end though.

 

[TreIII]

How much could I actually enjoy about, say, the Rockman Zero or Starfi games without knowing Japanese?

Except for Zero1? You'll probably do just fine. Zero1 was the game that, like ZX, had a rather confusing interface when it came to trying to find out where you were supposed to go (no traditional "select your boss" interface). But otherwise, the most complex mechanism in the Zero series revolves around the stupid CyberElves, and a FAQ could get you through that.

As for Stafy? Well, they're basically almost like Kirby games, in a way. Relatively simplistic, but also very fun platformers. 3 for the GBA, in my opinion, is the pinnacle of the series as of late, but 4 for DS is also fine too.

Any other GBA / DS suggestions that I could buy without knowing any Japanese?

I wish I could suggest Ganbare Goemon DS, but even that game sometimes gives me trouble.

On the other hand, Goemon 1 + 2 for the GBA are more along the lines of traditional action-platforming. Again, for anything else you need, there are definitely good FAQs for those games.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

Picked up:

DJ Max Portable - heard great thing about this series so figured I'd start with the original.

What did you hear about DJ Max portable, I am intrigued after looking at the play-asia descriptions.

 

[bryehn]

I would have got the Mario one if it was in stock. Looks cool.

Play Asia is going to turn my room in to a ****ing Mario dorkdom. *hugs Goomba*

Spoiler

I just saw a Mr. Ressetti handpuppet for a fiver, damn you Play Asia!

I bought the Ton Nook one

 

[TheGreatDave]

I bought the Ton Nook one

I caved and bought Resetti.

Spoiler

Wanna put on a theatre show some time?

 

[Rlan]

Thanks. I ended up buying:

Namco Classics Sound Drops Gashapon (Japan) 1 US$ 2.32 (~2.73 AUD)
New Super Mario Bros. DX Mascot Gashapon (Japan) 1 US$ 1.99 (~2.34 AUD)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (US, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 39.92 (~47.02 AUD)
Kirby: Squeak Squad (US, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 31.92 (~37.60 AUD)
Metroid: Zero Mission (Japan, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 11.92 (~14.04 AUD)
F-Zero: Blue Falcon (Japan, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 11.92 (~14.04 AUD)
Densetsu no Stafi 2 (Japan, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 11.92 (~14.04 AUD)
Disney's Magical Quest 2 Starring Mickey & Minnie (Japan, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 11.92 (~14.04 AUD)
Kuru Kururin Paradise (Japan, No Region Protection) 1 US$ 11.92 (~14.04 AUD)
Sum US$ 135.75 (~159.89 AUD)
Shipping US$ 18.40 (~21.67 AUD)

Total US$ 154.15 (~181.56 AUD)

Also, here are some suggestions of my own from the big list:

DK: King of Swing [JPN] [GBA]

US$ 11.92

King of Swing was a nice little puzzle-platform game for the GBA - The sequel is coming out later this year on DS. There is essentially NO Japanese requirements whatsoever, you'll figure it out in a flash - use the L & R buttons to have DK clench his fist, grabbing pegs and climbing up levels, throwing rocks, or bashing enemies.

Pac 'N Roll [JPN] [DS]

US$ 13.52

A great little platform game where you use the touch screen to roll Pac Man around like a ball, picking up pellets while solving little puzzles. Highly under-rated, in my opinion, and you won't need any Japanese knowledge, if I can recall correctly - any additional missions are "Don't hit these" or "Beat in the time limit".

Bargain prices for both, really.

 

[robot]

What did you hear about DJ Max portable, I am intrigued after looking at the play-asia descriptions.

I can't seem to find the thread, but there was a decent sized one a few months ago praising the series. I looked up a few videos on youtube and visited the official site (in korean) and the presentation/visuals look amazing. And from what I hear it has a great soundtrack, which is the only thing that really matters w/ these type of games.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

I can't seem to find the thread, but there was a decent sized one a few months ago praising the series. I looked up a few videos on youtube and visited the official site (in korean) and the presentation/visuals look amazing. And from what I hear it has a great soundtrack, which is the only thing that really matters w/ these type of games.

Yeah, I saw the website and the youtube video's and it does look awesome.

Now I need someone to give their 10 cents and talk about how awesome it is.

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

Shit!

Ordered The Maid & Machine Gun, Audition Portable, and Gunso Keroro Mero Mero Battle. :X

 

[Kuran]

I was actually surprised that they were selling smoothies! Thanks GAF, I'll check it out now.

 

[DTJAAAAM]

I had a feeling I should have waited before placing my last order. Oh well, ended up deciding to take advantage of the sale to order:

Crime Crackers
Audition Portable
Martial Beat 2

 

[Naked Snake]

i had picked up a super mario bros dot-s puzzle while i was in japan

it's a cool decoration

I'd kill for those (or something similar), are they for sale anywhere online?

 

[Kuran]

Where do you enter those coupon code's? They obviously did a good job in hiding that. It's not even mentioned in their help page.

And can you play Jump Ultimate Stars multiplayer with 1 cartridge? How is it limited?

 

[Creamium]

VG+ bettter has some kind of sale
pay-asia doesn't get my money anymore, after getting caught with customs 3 times in a row...

ow and you're from Belgium I see, hope I don't suffer the same fate cos I got myself

first time I ordered from Playasia, these 2 only cost me €20.

 

[Scalpel Knight]

I managed to put in an order for Ouendan 2 before its availability became 1 week. I'm kind of apprehensive though - I know Play-Asia is reliable but for some reason I have had some terrible luck with them shipping me packages in the past (i.e. not getting them or getting them months later). I must be the only person with this problem.

 

[Jefklak]

ow and you're from Belgium I see, hope I don't suffer the same fate cos I got myself

You're f*cked
Especially with buying more than 1 item. Customs will require you to pay €10 extra.
Enjoy your sale!

 

[TheGreatDave]

ow and you're from Belgium I see, hope I don't suffer the same fate cos I got myself

first time I ordered from Playasia, these 2 only cost me €20.

I got that as well. Too tempting.

 

[IfAllElseFailsUseFire]

they don't have chibi robo NGC us version, bummer

 

[Naked Snake]

I managed to put in an order for Ouendan 2 before its availability became 1 week. I'm kind of apprehensive though - I know Play-Asia is reliable but for some reason I have had some terrible luck with them shipping me packages in the past (i.e. not getting them or getting them months later). I must be the only person with this problem.

I ordered from Play-Asia for the first time more than a month ago, I ordered 2 copies of Ouendan 2 and had them shipped by Air Mail (cheapest option), the package never arrived. I asked them only to declare the package lost so I can file a claim with my bank so I can get my money back, they sent me a lengthy apology and offered to refund me with store credit or offer to send the order again. I asked them to send it again but with EMS speed post this time and charge the difference on my credit card. They did and I just received the games today, 3 days after it was shipped! I'm never shipping with standard air mail from Hong Kong again.

Anyway, I'm posting this to express my satisfaction with Play Asia's customer service. I didn't ask them for a refund but they gave it to me anyway.

 

[Ecrofirt]

Anyone know what Sofubi stuff is?

 

[Scalpel Knight]

Anyway, I'm posting this to express my satisfaction with Play Asia's customer service. I didn't ask them for a refund but they gave it to me anyway.

Yes, in fact, I have dealt with their customer service department before and they were quite helpful and friendly. I'm putting the blame on the postal system if anything happens, judging by the quality of their customer service alone.

 

[jaundicejuice]

I've seen those DQVIII figurines in the local toyshops here, they're pretty shitty. I wanted to buy the whole set, but they're just so low quality looking.