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Yawarakaijin
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
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Location: Middle of Nagano
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 Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:54 pm Post subject: Off Topic: Video game shops in Tokyo, English games |
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Good afternoon. I was wondering if anyone out there could help me. I used to pick up my PC games when I lived in Tokyo at a shop in Akihabara, I think the name was "Mezzenja" or something like that.
Now I'm out in the boonies and I was wondering if anyone had a link to that shop or any other shop in Japan that might sell English version games. I don't use credit cards so I'm pretty much hoping I can pick them up through a Japanese store that allows C.O.D. Amazon.jp is pretty crappy for english titles.
Hope someone out there can help me out or has a few suggestions. Thanks and have a good day. |
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Sour Grape
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Messe Sano has moved, but conveniently, it is now next to the other main import shop in Akihabara.
Have a look here.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=31358&highlight=
ETA - what I described as Trader in that thread is now where Messe Sano is. Trader is across the road and also has a few Western games. |
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Mahik
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:26 am Post subject: |
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| A lot of games nowadays are allowing you to pay online and download it from the manufacturer or a third party. Steam is an example of this. Of course you need an internet connection, and only if you don't mind not having a hard copy of the game (purchased games are tied to your acct so you always have access). On the plus side this is usually cheaper than buying hardcopies and you can sometimes get them before the street release date. |
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Khyron
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
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Location: Tokyo Metro City
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| www.play-asia.com is pretty good if you'd get with the times and start using credit cards. |
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Berzerker
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Khyron wrote: |
| www.play-asia.com is pretty good if you'd get with the times and start using credit cards. |
what's your problem? The OP probably has credit cards. He's simply wondering if there's a store in Tokyo that sells English video games. |
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Yawarakaijin
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
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Location: Middle of Nagano
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:01 am Post subject: |
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No worries. I have always been able to avoid using credit cards but now, being in the sticks, I just think it is unavoidable. The great thing about Japan is every store practically throws one at you just for buying a toaster or a lamp from their shop. Thanks for the link.
Off topic from my off topic post. Do you get a choice whether or not your card is set up like the way we use them in North America or whether you HAVE TO pay your balance montly? It seems a lot of my Japanese friends cards are like this. Kind of defeats the purpose doesnt it? |
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Khyron
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Location: Tokyo Metro City
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:20 am Post subject: |
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| Yawarakaijin wrote: |
No worries. I have always been able to avoid using credit cards but now, being in the sticks, I just think it is unavoidable. The great thing about Japan is every store practically throws one at you just for buying a toaster or a lamp from their shop. Thanks for the link.
Off topic from my off topic post. Do you get a choice whether or not your card is set up like the way we use them in North America or whether you HAVE TO pay your balance montly? It seems a lot of my Japanese friends cards are like this. Kind of defeats the purpose doesnt it? |
Credit cards here act a lot more like bank cards in the western world. You need to pay them off constantly.
Playasia.com is mostly for buying import games from Hong Kong or Japan. Usually the Hong Kong versions are in English, which is good. However, these are not the US/UK/OZ versions. If you want those, you'll have to keep looking. |
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Khyron
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:20 am Post subject: |
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| Berzerker wrote: |
| Khyron wrote: |
| www.play-asia.com is pretty good if you'd get with the times and start using credit cards. |
what's your problem? The OP probably has credit cards. He's simply wondering if there's a store in Tokyo that sells English video games. |
Apparently I have a "problem" actually reading posts...  |
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jademonkey
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| You can also use Japanese software from your local chainstore too, sometimes. I bought Halflife 2 & Farcry a while ago, and it was fine and in English. Just check on the box or ask if it's also in English. |
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Yawarakaijin
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
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Location: Middle of Nagano
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| Yeah that is always an option and in my town, which is quite small, there is a giant electronics shop called Eiden. Number of PC games available for purchase in store.........ZERO! I dont quite understand that LOL. |
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jademonkey
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| Yawarakaijin wrote: |
| Yeah that is always an option and in my town, which is quite small, there is a giant electronics shop called Eiden. Number of PC games available for purchase in store.........ZERO! I dont quite understand that LOL. |
Well next time you take a trip to Nagano city or somewhere like that, look them up. |
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