I found the rarest Pokemon DS In Japan

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • I drove around Japan buying some of the coolest retro gaming tech on the planet! This is episode 6.
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  • @TheRetroFuture
    @TheRetroFuture  Рік тому +134

    Hearting every comment for the first few hours!

    • @thehonkman
      @thehonkman Рік тому +5

      Ok

    • @slitbodmod02
      @slitbodmod02 Рік тому +2

      wow that is so fricking awesome and generous

    • @_Uh_Oh_
      @_Uh_Oh_ Рік тому +2

      @@slitbodmod02 he is spoiling us like ferrero rocher

    • @dogg-paws
      @dogg-paws Рік тому +1

      How few is few?

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson Рік тому +1

      @@dogg-pawsYou found out

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Рік тому +348

    I love the Hotel's desire to still retain the building's history, especially as the roots of Nintendo's activities and history. I enjoy how authentic it is in nature.

    • @warbossgegguz679
      @warbossgegguz679 Рік тому +15

      That's kinda how Kyoto is in general, being that it was Japan's capital all the way until the Tokugawa shogunate. There's a lot of proud history there.

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 Рік тому +1

      @@warbossgegguz679 For sure. Would absolutely love to visit at some point

    • @neverlucky3406
      @neverlucky3406 Рік тому +9

      Keeping the tradition of Nintendo's greed by charging 1k a night

    • @Sun-ut9gr
      @Sun-ut9gr Рік тому +4

      @@neverlucky3406 It's probably a tactic to keep attendance low. That building isn't very large.

    • @warbossgegguz679
      @warbossgegguz679 Рік тому +4

      @@neverlucky3406 Well you clearly let them live rent free in your head at least.

  • @trinityskitz7929
    @trinityskitz7929 7 місяців тому +64

    So many Nintendo items considered "Extremely rare" in the United States and Europe are so easy to come by in Japan itself it baffles my mind. Although it does make sense since it's the country it all was made in the first place back in the day.

    • @dawnhero6439
      @dawnhero6439 3 місяці тому

      That's always interesting to me too. It's the same with Pokemon cards. Japan exclusive cards, are just regular cards in Japan...so there's no premium for it domestically. It might still be rare and expensive, but it will be cheaper than anywhere else since you have to import it there.

    • @shadowblack1987
      @shadowblack1987 2 місяці тому

      Same with JDM cars.

  • @sinixsinix1843
    @sinixsinix1843 Рік тому +64

    I like the fact that you always try to show us some history and nature through your videos. Good work!

  • @itshelloraiin
    @itshelloraiin 3 місяці тому +7

    Title should have been: "I found the rarest Pokemon DS In Japan (and looked at it for 10 seconds)"

  • @JordonVW
    @JordonVW Рік тому +4

    That car at 5:46 ❤ Japan is famous for its car modifying culture and that was quite the classic car.

  • @PHUSII
    @PHUSII Рік тому +66

    This is like watching an anime come to life. Just few mates going around Japan hunting for bargains! Love all the episodes of this trip so far!

  • @TheDancingMudkip
    @TheDancingMudkip 5 місяців тому +49

    Gotta be honest. I just skipped to the ds

  • @Aeduo
    @Aeduo Рік тому +6

    Kinda crazy how not everything retro-gaming related over there hasn't been speculated in to the sky.

  • @cosmiclink661
    @cosmiclink661 Рік тому +9

    Really wanted that Mew DS when I was younger, but as I was still in my mid teens and didn’t have the luxury of disposable income like I do now, I never was able to get one. I wish I had got one though as always loved the subtle Mew silhouette by the speakers. I would have definitely snapped that up if I had found it.

  • @rmgb-tv
    @rmgb-tv Рік тому +6

    As a huge Xbox fan it was so heartwarming to see you standing outside the Sony buildings with your Game Gear.

  • @wafflybag
    @wafflybag Рік тому +5

    Your B Roll shoots are so enchanting and calming to look at, excellent video, keep up the good work!

  • @wyattalexander4041
    @wyattalexander4041 Рік тому +10

    These vlogs are so well shot, the editing is fantastic, and your sarcasm stays amazing haha
    But seriously this whole series of you traveling Japan has been so cool 😎 imma be sad when they stop lol

  • @sanders4362
    @sanders4362 Рік тому +4

    That Sharp Twin Famicom was C H E A P. I am so jealous, I have wanted one for years!!!

  • @abaque24
    @abaque24 Рік тому +3

    I just bought a mint condition gameboy micro form japan- i’m not keen of traveling to japan, but sendico’s got me covered.

  • @KellyerX
    @KellyerX Рік тому +3

    One thing I noticed during my trip there was the sheer amount of Yugioh games that were found in the hard off and hobby off stores. Everyone must’ve had Yugioh on the gameboy back in the day 😅

  • @asafon
    @asafon Рік тому +4

    Video Title and then its just mentioned 3 second from a 12.30 min video. lol

  • @Awemahe
    @Awemahe 6 місяців тому

    5:45 still peaceful with that sound

  • @jackmerrick9902
    @jackmerrick9902 Рік тому +3

    The videography is unreal, some awesome shots!

  • @Tryc3
    @Tryc3 Рік тому +10

    ur-eye-nals

  • @Bence507
    @Bence507 Рік тому

    The rarest Nintendo thing ever: the Astroboy Gameboy giveaway, that never happened. Its so rare that it is actually a Nintendon't

  • @AndreaLazzarotto
    @AndreaLazzarotto Рік тому +2

    I traveled to Japan in 2006 and got one of those Japanese e-reader devices. I also got a few Pokémon cards back then. Sadly, the e-reader did not work with European Pokémon games, so I only got to use one or two cards that included a standalone mini game. :( I still have the item though. :)

  • @daserfomalhaut9809
    @daserfomalhaut9809 Рік тому

    I'll never forget when a friend and tutor of mine in college back in 2012 was on a trip to Japan. And out of nowhere, with no expectation or prior setup just randomly runs into Eiji Aonuma and takes a selfie with him. Complete freak, on in a million chance.

  • @kadosho02
    @kadosho02 Рік тому +15

    Never know what you might find. From the history, architecture, nature, expression. To hidden treasures
    Love this series

  • @Devious_Reviews
    @Devious_Reviews Рік тому +2

    I really ought to shop through Sendico if prices are low as seen in most of your videos. The American market is chock full of scalpers who "know what they have". According to them, I'm sitting on a gold mine. If you're selling NDS game carts, take it easy, okay? An out-of-box copy of the _Metroid Prime Hunters_ demo is NOT worth $45.

  • @vrishankjuturu
    @vrishankjuturu Рік тому +3

    This is so cool! I wish that I could go to Japan and buy a ton of old consoles and make a huge collection.

  • @knucklesluigi4369
    @knucklesluigi4369 Рік тому +1

    Hi Mr retro future I started to watch you around two and a half years ago and I just want to thank you because now I have a most every Nintendo handheld which I have wanted to do when I first started watching you. I even started a retro gaming channel called dsgameboy because of you so thanks again.

  • @maryk4y
    @maryk4y Рік тому

    I went last month. Nintendo HQ's lawnscaper needs a raise. That grass was wild! I hit up 711 tbh

  • @sheppardpat47
    @sheppardpat47 Рік тому +1

    Sendico is perfect, thanks to sharing it to me, I bought a Poké-plush in Japan with them ! Super good and good pricing !

  •  Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your videos Eliott as always! The fact that you actually stay natural and true to yourself makes it much more pleasant to watch. Have fun in Japan, I'm going there next year Hopefully 😁

  • @therealpentap5266
    @therealpentap5266 Рік тому +1

    Miss living in Japan in many ways but oh boy the second hand stores were always just such great places to stop by 🤩

  • @Ichabod_Jericho
    @Ichabod_Jericho Рік тому

    Dude, seeing not the red 3DS for $20 but the charcoal one behind it, going for like $28, makes me wanna cry. I just bought a cosmetically flawless new 3DS XL for $280😂 2 weeks ago.

  • @amphibiousRV
    @amphibiousRV Рік тому

    6:15 This shirt gives me life

  • @zeikjt
    @zeikjt Рік тому

    8:10 Classic Densha de Go! Nobody expects train games.

  • @Enoxix.
    @Enoxix. Рік тому

    Awesome you went to the Nintendo headquarters! I went there aswell when I was on vacation in Japan!

  • @GabiShy
    @GabiShy Рік тому

    “So guys I just went for a wee in the castle” - TheRetroFuture 2023

  • @nafishaziq
    @nafishaziq 9 місяців тому

    as a manga and videogame lover, i see this as an absolute win

  • @DreamDaddie
    @DreamDaddie Рік тому +1

    I want to go to Japan just for the games. As soon as I can afford it I’ll go

  • @TheBaldr
    @TheBaldr Рік тому

    It not the original HQ, it was second building to serve as a HQ. The newest HQ you saw. At least you didn't claim the R&D building as the HQ like a lot of other vloggers. When I lived in Kyoto(I lived on the same street as Kinkakuji) there were other building blocking the view of the HQ from the R&D building. I think those new buildings inbetween may belong to Nintendo now.

  • @alexanderdunkel711
    @alexanderdunkel711 Рік тому

    „Anything of interest here“ rolling past a 8£ smash bro‘s gamecube controller, damn, if that things working fine i‘d have taking it gladly

  • @droidlycodes
    @droidlycodes Рік тому

    That Gameboy Advance is about average price for a used one in Canada on the marketplace. It's crazy how much people trying to sell these consoles for especially in crap condition!

  • @thatsjustchrisc
    @thatsjustchrisc Рік тому

    Love that you gave mini history lessons in this!! Always love hearing things I can actually apply to life

  • @iofevil91
    @iofevil91 Рік тому

    "12800 yen for a GameBoy Advance? I'd rather not."
    Bro I would KILL for GameBoys under $100. Stores near me are upwards of $250 for a freaking GBA.

  • @Jacob-zv7xw
    @Jacob-zv7xw Рік тому +1

    that urinal comment had to be a joke 😂

  • @GigaLem
    @GigaLem Рік тому

    upon looking it up, the rockman blue sp was bundled with Battle Network 4 (known as Tournament Red Sun/Blue Moon in japan)

  • @rambodolphin9024
    @rambodolphin9024 Рік тому

    10/10 would learn that old castles have working plumbing again!

  • @nezuminora9528
    @nezuminora9528 Рік тому

    I visited the Nintendo headquarters in the snow in January 2017. A magical experience. Played Alone in Kyoto by Air for my soundtrack.

  • @coollead3k
    @coollead3k Рік тому

    Really funny watching you get closer and closer to my house. Kyoto has a lot of cheap game stores near the touristy area, but I haven't been recently.

  • @kamsandwich6990
    @kamsandwich6990 Рік тому

    Great news, original and DS lites were region free. Didn't matter where you got one.

  • @Phaedrafoxxo25
    @Phaedrafoxxo25 Рік тому +9

    God, I so badly want more money to buy more cool stuff like this

  • @lunahime-j5c
    @lunahime-j5c 7 місяців тому +1

    the super cheap one is usually kinda broken tho

  • @LelandHasGames
    @LelandHasGames Рік тому

    I came for rare Nintendo stuff, I stayed for the awesome Japanese and Nintendo history lesson.

  • @funnycatvidz839
    @funnycatvidz839 Рік тому

    These videos are awesome, love your content and your trip to Japan so far! So much retro consoles/gamesQ

  • @haroldtorres2710
    @haroldtorres2710 Рік тому

    Some may say the Hotel is Simple and Clean.

  • @itshelloraiin
    @itshelloraiin 3 місяці тому

    Title should have been: "I found the rarest Pokemon DS In Japan (and looked at it for 10 seconds)" :(

  • @ClintonMatos
    @ClintonMatos Рік тому

    02:34 random Lego! If i had to guess it's the street ot buildings that the original Nintendo HQ / hotel is on.

  • @andrasszabo7386
    @andrasszabo7386 Рік тому

    My friend found a Sony Digital Mavica MVC-FD-71 brand new in its box, with an obviously dead battery(restored since, by me) in Kyoto, in the same Hard-Off you have been into :)
    It works fine, I even shot 10 floppies full of photos since :)

  • @magicvampirelver1321
    @magicvampirelver1321 Рік тому

    It looks nice over there. Ever since pearl harbor everything is practically new...well since then.

  • @Killbrokraft
    @Killbrokraft 6 місяців тому

    I have never in my life heard someone say “urinals” like that. How bizarre.

  • @josephzamer5802
    @josephzamer5802 Рік тому

    never tired myself to see Japan an weird console stuff...keep going dude

  • @GenSmashsed
    @GenSmashsed Рік тому

    Man I'd love to go to every one of those hardoff shops and get my hands on some of those film cameras. It's definitely on my bucket list to go to japan and experience it first hand. The car culture there is something else.

  • @ctrlaltrees
    @ctrlaltrees Рік тому

    I missed out on Nintendo's old HQ when I was in Japan back in 2018, it's definitely on the list for next time!

  • @WardenOfTerra
    @WardenOfTerra Рік тому

    I would've immediately bought that Mew DS and the anniversary GameBoy Micro.

  • @rizrz34
    @rizrz34 Рік тому

    Cool to see the building where Nintendo sends their cease and desists from

  • @hawkfeather6802
    @hawkfeather6802 Рік тому

    4:02 their buildings look almost identical

  • @SafeNut
    @SafeNut Рік тому

    i love this series, crazy that theres still more coming. i hope one day ill be able to visit Japan one day and check out some of these stores

  • @RMillerism
    @RMillerism Рік тому

    I don't own any Nintendo devices, but I enjoy your content. Cheers from Port Hughes in South Australia.

  • @pedrohenriqueboscofi
    @pedrohenriqueboscofi Рік тому

    heads up: the train controller is for ps2 (there is a pc version too but its rly rare) and its the spinoff of Densha de Go focused on trams (Densha de Go! Ryojō-hen)

  • @curcapsicum
    @curcapsicum Рік тому +1

    LOVE it. I want to do this someday. You're really living the dream mate.

  • @theshadowman1398
    @theshadowman1398 Рік тому

    Nearly 1K a night. They must be out of their minds.

  • @jeancrochets
    @jeancrochets Рік тому

    I'm really loving this series! I'm looking forward to the next part.

  • @Wooshey_Wooj
    @Wooshey_Wooj Рік тому

    I love how they just have a PS VR chilling there. Definitely would’ve picked up the Sharp Famicom for 5,500 yen. 10:33

  • @roflBeck
    @roflBeck Рік тому

    This looked like such a fun trip! All sorts of retro hardware, too! Also the name Hard-Off makes me laugh.

  • @briannemeth9417
    @briannemeth9417 Рік тому

    The backwards base ball cap is very cool 😅

  • @moniepanda13
    @moniepanda13 Рік тому

    loving this series! and your Channel Elliot! Keep it up for this great content. I am huge massive fan of Retro gaming though. I hope I can visit Japan and buy some cool stuff there!🤩🤩🤩

  • @courtneychristensen7389
    @courtneychristensen7389 8 місяців тому +1

    What did you just call the urinals?

  • @uhhh_adam
    @uhhh_adam Рік тому

    08:07 Broooo you shoulda grabbed that 8bit Music Power Final!! Ohhh man

  • @axelsgf
    @axelsgf Рік тому

    Best feeling ever finding the things you love I absolutely want to start collecting every Nintendo device

  • @PyromancerRift
    @PyromancerRift Місяць тому

    5:03 woooooow a peugeot car in japan !!

  • @Abetizzle
    @Abetizzle Рік тому

    I actually bought just the Mee ds itself a couple years back. The phat ds is my preferred way to play my older games, and Mew my favorite Pokémon. So I had too. I would like a complete box. But I’m content with what I have because at one point. This will be for my children

  • @Srcsqwrn
    @Srcsqwrn Рік тому

    I hope that one day, someday in my life, I can visit Japan. It's so much a part of my interests as a child growing up, and as an adult I feel very inspired by it~

  • @limitlessl8065
    @limitlessl8065 Рік тому +3

    You always find the coolest stuff man 💪🏻

  • @Flizz0
    @Flizz0 7 місяців тому

    11:01 is when he talks about it

  • @0009gustavo
    @0009gustavo Рік тому

    Man I was in Japan for 2 weeks and I missed the Hard Offs in Kyoto 😢 but the ones in Akihabara were legit 😮‍💨

  • @korokikaze2221
    @korokikaze2221 Рік тому

    The train controller ("mascon"-type controllers) is for PS2, if I'm not wrong.

  • @Catlovessoup
    @Catlovessoup Рік тому

    8:49 I saw that place in a dream once, but it was dark. idk kinda weird.

  • @OneWingedDemonSlayer
    @OneWingedDemonSlayer Рік тому

    Mario wonder being played on the NEW switch was happening during this filming

  • @863mando
    @863mando Рік тому +1

    Can’t wait to see what you got !!! That mew ds is awesome !

  • @Craxyy_
    @Craxyy_ Рік тому +3

    hey! I'm a new follower, Im a 12yr old boy who absolutely LOVED old retro games, I'm planning on buying a GBA very soon, I have a nes and 2 game and watch's, I just wanted to say that your channel is absolutely Awsome and has kept me interested in retro games, love the vid ❤

  • @bendadswell17
    @bendadswell17 Рік тому

    Your videos are so good. I love watching them. Keep up the good work. Thanks

  • @iggzdagreat1
    @iggzdagreat1 Рік тому

    The Louie Theroux of the gaming world

  • @masterball2928
    @masterball2928 Рік тому

    There is a hard-off in hachioji, tokyo that is 4 storey building. Also, there's another hard-off a very wide one underneath it is a supermarket. I bought a lot of gameboy games there for only ¥300, nds consoles for only ¥500 and soft vinyl ultraman figure for only ¥100 each...

  • @Kirby_2002
    @Kirby_2002 Рік тому

    That walkman looked gorgeous indeed
    I wonder if they had more walkmans there...

  • @XcSNIPERcX
    @XcSNIPERcX 6 місяців тому

    im not a proffesional but i feel $600 for that Mew DS is a really fair asking price

  • @Marzetty23
    @Marzetty23 Рік тому

    man I wish I could go there, all the old stuff here is so over priced it's insane.

  • @afroballer
    @afroballer Рік тому

    I thought you found a nintendo wii in the toilet when you said your taking a wii in the bathroom!

  • @jumpfold
    @jumpfold Рік тому

    I woulda bought that micro immediately I always wanted one

  • @DerTypProductions
    @DerTypProductions Рік тому

    This videos are so comfy.

  • @leecroft7311
    @leecroft7311 Рік тому

    Love these videos, so interesting to watch. If i was over there my number one gaming system i would be hunting for would be the Sega Saturn, my favourite system. The amount of treasure for that system in Japan is staggering.

  • @TheSkaldenmettrunk
    @TheSkaldenmettrunk Рік тому

    So many cool stuff just in junk lots.. here we have not even close of so much stuff.