Your videos are the best. You stop and show the prices. Some others just go so fast even when you pause the video the prices are blurry. They really are the closest experience to going their ourselves.
Appreciate the feedback man! I try to constantly improve to make the videos more enjoyable so I'm always open to suggestions as well. Better to do that on discord tho
After 3 successful trips in Japan I learned one important thing: if you find something you'd like to buy and it has a price tag that you think is fair, just buy it! Prices are all over the place. A Gameboy game can cost $10 to $100 based on the box, the cartridge, the location of the shop, etc. And I mostly agree of that Akihabara is not the best place for bargain hunters, but Trader in my opinion is still once of the few shops you should check :) . I bought really cool things from that store!
I used to go to Trader all the time it's a great store and super reasonable for the location but I've just been focusing on these guided so it's been a while. And for us the thrill of finding "extreme" deals is a big part of the fun but if you're here on vacation then you should definitely not be as cheap and stingy as us haha
Great video. The catchment areas for Hard Offs out in the countryside tend to be bigger and there are fewer tourists driving out to them, so you can often find uncommon stuff or stuff that would be much more expensive in Akihabara. Again, prices may vary depending on the franchised location, but there are deals to be had (for example you certainly won't find that PSone w/screen in Tokyo for that price). Plus you get a road trip adventure out of it as well. It should be noted that, depending on the country you're originally from, the requirements to get an international license/permit to drive in Japan may be different.
Id really like if you added a brief walk through of the store sometimes. I collect diecast, some figures, gacha and lego and it would be very helpful to see a bit of that stuff. Im really enjoying all the pro tips you have when it comes to thrift shops
Really good feedback, thank you! I cut a lot because the analytics show a lot of people skip though that. I'm planning a lot of future livestreams here and Twitch where you can literally ask me to do stuff in the store so keep an eye out for those!
Speaking of complaining about the prices, they are so much better than in the States. Last time i found a Dreamcast, U.S or Japanese, it was about $150 USD
Found your channel recently and I’ve been binging all your videos. Your style is great! They’re so addicting to watch and I genuinely appreciate the effort you put into them including the gameplay and prices. I’ll be going to Japan in May and these videos make me all the more excited!!
Great video as always! Sometimes it is these small stores where you can score large, as entire town's products come to that store only. Looking forward to your next video! FYI, that 16000 N64 game's name is Wetrix. It is one of rare titles that price escalated fast, especially due to its white color box that fades so quickly.
@@4amLaundry It just my assumption, as I saw Wetrix CIB valued from KPY 10,000 to over 20,000... Too large gap in price despite the same condition except the condition of outer box. From my point of view, white box is one of problems N64 soft has, that fades too quick if not properly stored.
@@4amLaundry 300 yen for Wave Race 64 CIB is definitely a score, despite the box condition. Congrats! Looking forward to see your future journey on collecting N64! It is always great to share the experience with someone who understands the mindset behind~
always so much cool stuff in these vids! 14:32 well I'd definitely cop that beatmania turntable... a series I've been dying to get back into, just been sidetracked with dreamcast collecting, haha. I do appreciate showing the retro commercials *and* providing english subs, even when it's tough like apparently ogre battle 64? but appreciated all the same. oh and the conversion rates! looking forward to part 2!!
Hehe translating them keeps me on my toes as well, I played bestmania a bunch in the arcades but never had a console version. Should get a controller for the PS3
Fantastic video, such amazing finds. So how much is car rental? Any good value company you would recommend? Love Japanese game artwork.... makes you want to buy & collect so much. Even the hampster games!
All the major car rental companies are about the same and you can see on their websites that the prices depend on the class of vehicle you're renting. It really doesn't matter which company you go with unless you absolutely want to support a particular car brand (Toyota Rentacar, Nissan Rentacar, etc.)
Thanks for this cool video! Now I need this for for hiking/camping stuff and for second hand clothing, because one of my friends is a reseller and the other one is a hiker. If someone have some advise, please write it down. 😊
@@4amLaundry Perfect! I'm so exciting to start my hunting, I'm going in next January, but the prices at Akihabara made me upset (my sister was there last year). Im going to Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto and a place in countryside, but not too far, will be perfect!
I just arrived in Tokyo yesterday and will be doing some video game hunting today. My biggest question is, has any of the consoles and games been tested to make sure they work or is it pretty much a gamble? I plan on picking up a super famicom console and some games, maybe a Playstation
If you're talking about Hard Offs specifically, the consoles that they put out in the normal stock shelves have been cleaned/tested so those have higher price tags. The consoles you find in the Junk section may or may not have been tested (sometimes you'll find a paper label with an explanation of what they found wrong when they tested it, sometimes you won't), but Hard Offs have a small area with power outlet/batteries where you can test before you deciding to buy (if the system powers up, reads discs, etc.).
The other 2 comments already answered it but there's usually a test area or you can ask the staff. Junk stuff is sold as-is but non junk stuff is always tested & working unless stated otherwise at Hard Off. They even have warranty on the items so you can return them if broken.
I'm from Aruba but I've been living here for about 5 years now. Yeah a lot of those roads are toll roads so you have to pay, there's trains but it takes a lot longer and there's a lot of walking.
@@4amLaundry Aruba wow is your family still there? Japan seems more fun then Aruba :) everything in Japan seems like you have to pay toll road pay for internet rent cars to get around faster lol jks but the thing that i was surprised was the toll streets and I forgot my phone wouldn’t have internet if I went to japan lol would have to go to a free wifi place to use it eh. So can you read Japanese now? I’m assuming you understand it a little. :) anyways great video I got edit a video. Have a good-day oh btw brother was in Japan last week but he didn’t bring me nothing I don’t think lol he said he wasn’t so sad lol!
thats how much i paid for my loose pocketstation $13...anyone know how to wireless transfer game saves? I know the pocketstation has that IR sensor but even looking at english manual i couldnt figure out how to send game saves from one pocketstation to another or if its even possible
yeah the bigger youtuber channels are almost a joke on every aspect, bought and paid for, clickbait, fake news you name it. Thats why im subbed to very few channels over 150k subs cause the bigger they get the dumber they become and more dependent they become on junk sponsors, algorithmic clicks, and the almighty $ sign. The one youtuber who shall remain nameless did his japan video, guy was so big he could barely get down the aisles over in japan and was whining about how "small" everything is over there.
Nice video - however I hope you're not gonna make a video half a year later complaining how the prices skyrocketed even more and that all the resellers and tourists are bleeding the shops dry...
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road trip looks so much fun! Hope your new house and new cat are doing well too.
Your videos are the best. You stop and show the prices. Some others just go so fast even when you pause the video the prices are blurry. They really are the closest experience to going their ourselves.
Appreciate the feedback man! I try to constantly improve to make the videos more enjoyable so I'm always open to suggestions as well. Better to do that on discord tho
That hardoff is monstrously huge😮 it would take me a week just to dig through all the junk👀👀👀🤩
It was massive haha we spent so much time in there it was crazy
i am not really a gamehunter myself but seeing these clean second hand stuff, its really tempting :)
The thrill of the hunt is unbeatable in Japan ☺️👾
It's neverending!
After 3 successful trips in Japan I learned one important thing: if you find something you'd like to buy and it has a price tag that you think is fair, just buy it! Prices are all over the place. A Gameboy game can cost $10 to $100 based on the box, the cartridge, the location of the shop, etc.
And I mostly agree of that Akihabara is not the best place for bargain hunters, but Trader in my opinion is still once of the few shops you should check :) . I bought really cool things from that store!
I used to go to Trader all the time it's a great store and super reasonable for the location but I've just been focusing on these guided so it's been a while. And for us the thrill of finding "extreme" deals is a big part of the fun but if you're here on vacation then you should definitely not be as cheap and stingy as us haha
Didn't expect a game chasers reference and you are right I'm sure Jay would love that snes case
They're the reason I got into retro gaming way back in 2010! Still watch every episode haha
Great video. The catchment areas for Hard Offs out in the countryside tend to be bigger and there are fewer tourists driving out to them, so you can often find uncommon stuff or stuff that would be much more expensive in Akihabara. Again, prices may vary depending on the franchised location, but there are deals to be had (for example you certainly won't find that PSone w/screen in Tokyo for that price). Plus you get a road trip adventure out of it as well.
It should be noted that, depending on the country you're originally from, the requirements to get an international license/permit to drive in Japan may be different.
That's a good point, I'll be sure to add it in part 2!
These OG japanes commercials are great! I miss 80's and 90's commercials, they're so much more fun than!
Nice to see you back here
Nice to be back!
Awesome video! Glad I stumbled upon this. Hunting for games in Japan is one of my favourite pastimes
Tha ks for watching! Was definitely fun to make
Hard off is great if you don't have a wanted list. I never find anything on my list when I visit. I find lots of other stuff though.
That's a good point, I don't really have a wanted list other than N64 stuff so it's always fun to see what I run into
hell yea looked like heaps of fun. happy to be here for the official start of the 4amlaundry hamster game collection
It's a big chapter in the 4am book tbh
Id really like if you added a brief walk through of the store sometimes. I collect diecast, some figures, gacha and lego and it would be very helpful to see a bit of that stuff. Im really enjoying all the pro tips you have when it comes to thrift shops
Really good feedback, thank you! I cut a lot because the analytics show a lot of people skip though that.
I'm planning a lot of future livestreams here and Twitch where you can literally ask me to do stuff in the store so keep an eye out for those!
Yo that SHARP CRT on 1:10 looks so fire
Yeah that was really good in person
Nice Episode Dude
Love your content. Im happy that im Not living There otherwise i wouldve picked up so much stuff and would get bankrupt 😅
Haha it's hard that's why I constantly nitpick and leave stuff that I should've gotten
Thank you, immensely enjoyed vid, definitely going to these stores in my next trip
Appreciate it!
good to see you back bro love your videos
Thanks! Glad to be back.
This Is super Sick Hype For Part 2 !!!
YO MA! NEW 4AM DROPPED, WAKE UP!
Speaking of complaining about the prices, they are so much better than in the States. Last time i found a Dreamcast, U.S or Japanese, it was about $150 USD
💀 Learning to read Japanese was the best investment I ever made for retro gaming lol
By far the best vid yet.
Super fun seeing more places.
Some of those finds were crazy like the one N64.
Also hell yeh to the Hamtaro stuff
Appreciate it!
Love this episode!❤
Big love to you and the channel man, keep it up!
Thank you so much!
Found your channel recently and I’ve been binging all your videos. Your style is great! They’re so addicting to watch and I genuinely appreciate the effort you put into them including the gameplay and prices. I’ll be going to Japan in May and these videos make me all the more excited!!
Thanks! It does take effort and time but the end product is worth it imo, good luck in Japan!
Awesome journey bradda
Thanks!
Great video as always! Sometimes it is these small stores where you can score large, as entire town's products come to that store only. Looking forward to your next video!
FYI, that 16000 N64 game's name is Wetrix. It is one of rare titles that price escalated fast, especially due to its white color box that fades so quickly.
I knew Wetrix but the US cart is so different we both didn't recognize is, didn't know it was rare for that reason tho
@@4amLaundry It just my assumption, as I saw Wetrix CIB valued from KPY 10,000 to over 20,000... Too large gap in price despite the same condition except the condition of outer box. From my point of view, white box is one of problems N64 soft has, that fades too quick if not properly stored.
It does, my Shindou Wave Race 64 is super faded but it was also 300 yen so I'm not complaining haha
@@4amLaundry 300 yen for Wave Race 64 CIB is definitely a score, despite the box condition. Congrats! Looking forward to see your future journey on collecting N64! It is always great to share the experience with someone who understands the mindset behind~
that parappa jacket goes crazy
Yuta been getting drippy 😤
always so much cool stuff in these vids! 14:32 well I'd definitely cop that beatmania turntable... a series I've been dying to get back into, just been sidetracked with dreamcast collecting, haha. I do appreciate showing the retro commercials *and* providing english subs, even when it's tough like apparently ogre battle 64? but appreciated all the same. oh and the conversion rates! looking forward to part 2!!
Hehe translating them keeps me on my toes as well, I played bestmania a bunch in the arcades but never had a console version. Should get a controller for the PS3
Love Japan gaming!
Thanks for making great vids. Really want to go to Japan again.
Keep up the good work.
PEACE!
Appreciate it!
Hamtaro Hype!
20:48 the river king games are really fun! I don't think we got that one in the US though.
That Parrappa jacket 😍
Yuta been drippy 😤
Fantastic video, such amazing finds. So how much is car rental? Any good value company you would recommend? Love Japanese game artwork.... makes you want to buy & collect so much. Even the hampster games!
All the major car rental companies are about the same and you can see on their websites that the prices depend on the class of vehicle you're renting. It really doesn't matter which company you go with unless you absolutely want to support a particular car brand (Toyota Rentacar, Nissan Rentacar, etc.)
Good point to mention in the next video, the car rental was 8000 yen for the day but that varies where you rent it as well.
Thanks for this cool video! Now I need this for for hiking/camping stuff and for second hand clothing, because one of my friends is a reseller and the other one is a hiker.
If someone have some advise, please write it down. 😊
Subscribing! Please continue doing videos using public transportation. I'm going to Japan and I would like to find cool places departing from Tokyo!
Appreciate it! I almost exclusively use public transportation so don't worry lol
@@4amLaundry Perfect! I'm so exciting to start my hunting, I'm going in next January, but the prices at Akihabara made me upset (my sister was there last year). Im going to Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto and a place in countryside, but not too far, will be perfect!
Great content
Thank you!
Thanks
I think this is the literal first superchat lol thank you so much!
I just arrived in Tokyo yesterday and will be doing some video game hunting today. My biggest question is, has any of the consoles and games been tested to make sure they work or is it pretty much a gamble? I plan on picking up a super famicom console and some games, maybe a Playstation
They have a test area where you can test the consoles.
If you're talking about Hard Offs specifically, the consoles that they put out in the normal stock shelves have been cleaned/tested so those have higher price tags. The consoles you find in the Junk section may or may not have been tested (sometimes you'll find a paper label with an explanation of what they found wrong when they tested it, sometimes you won't), but Hard Offs have a small area with power outlet/batteries where you can test before you deciding to buy (if the system powers up, reads discs, etc.).
The other 2 comments already answered it but there's usually a test area or you can ask the staff. Junk stuff is sold as-is but non junk stuff is always tested & working unless stated otherwise at Hard Off. They even have warranty on the items so you can return them if broken.
Cool
Japan road trip game hunt woohoo ❤ do you live there? What country are you from? You pay to go on those roads driving? 😮 the train doesn’t go there?
I'm from Aruba but I've been living here for about 5 years now. Yeah a lot of those roads are toll roads so you have to pay, there's trains but it takes a lot longer and there's a lot of walking.
@@4amLaundry Aruba wow is your family still there? Japan seems more fun then Aruba :) everything in Japan seems like you have to pay toll road pay for internet rent cars to get around faster lol jks but the thing that i was surprised was the toll streets and I forgot my phone wouldn’t have internet if I went to japan lol would have to go to a free wifi place to use it eh. So can you read Japanese now? I’m assuming you understand it a little. :) anyways great video I got edit a video. Have a good-day oh btw brother was in Japan last week but he didn’t bring me nothing I don’t think lol he said he wasn’t so sad lol!
thats how much i paid for my loose pocketstation $13...anyone know how to wireless transfer game saves? I know the pocketstation has that IR sensor but even looking at english manual i couldnt figure out how to send game saves from one pocketstation to another or if its even possible
Haaaamsterssss
Why don't you do a video about PlayStation games 😢?
I do a bunch in other videos, part 2 also has some
yeah the bigger youtuber channels are almost a joke on every aspect, bought and paid for, clickbait, fake news you name it. Thats why im subbed to very few channels over 150k subs
cause the bigger they get the dumber they become and more dependent they become on junk sponsors, algorithmic clicks, and the almighty $ sign.
The one youtuber who shall remain nameless did his japan video, guy was so big he could barely get down the aisles over in japan and was whining about how "small" everything is over there.
Nice video - however I hope you're not gonna make a video half a year later complaining how the prices skyrocketed even more and that all the resellers and tourists are bleeding the shops dry...