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Anyone have a japan source for games?
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amendonz:
kind of, you credit an account with them and pay to bid on japanese auction sites since most don't allow foreign bidders... they take a cut for the service and shipping..
gabe:
I'm assuming ebay.com is too obvious? I source 90% of my import games there. I've found that it's usually cheapest... Especially if you have some patience.

The remaining 10% comes from random places around the net. No single outlet has won my loyalty, but lots of folks use Play-Asia and GameBaz (the latter offers a proxy service). Both boast a large selection, but I've found their prices to be a bit high.

Deals are rare (it's a global economy)... Especially when you tack on proxy fees, and (reliable) shipping from Japan.
shateredsoul1979:
yeah, I was hoping to to find a kind Japanese guy or gal who would be selfless enough to go to a local shop and buy me a used saturn, and a bunch of games, for much less than ebay. lol. I can dream right?

For some reason I thought selling used games was illegal in Japan, but seems like a lot of people are doing it on ebay.
Blanka:
Arent SNES and Dreamcast titles region specific?
gabe:

--- Quote from: Blanka on August 13, 2011, 09:57:44 am ---Arent SNES and Dreamcast titles region specific?

--- End quote ---

Yes, but neither system requires a mod chip. The Dreamcast can play imports with a boot disc and the only region protection on a SNES comes in the form of two small plastic tabs that physically prevent you from inserting a Japanese Super Famicom cartridge. These tabs can be easily snapped off, or circumvented with an adapter.
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