Looking for the WEIRDEST Retro Gaming Tech in TOKYO, JAPAN (Saitama, Chiba, Akihabara)

[@rockhyde7775]

Most games are typically cheaper in Japan but sometimes you can find rare and expensive ones there as well. Not counting brand new games of course. What I mean by that are the recently released ones, I wanted to make sure there was no confusion. Nice to see physical media doing just fine in Japan. It’s why I’ve always wanted a Japanese game in my possession when I was a kid unlike what I have now. Been importing stuff from Japan ever since and I’m loving it.

[@nobody_no.1]

For Europe, the prices are all like a gift! The whole thing costs a lot for us! You pay several hundred euros for a PC engine!

[@137cloud]

If i have a lot of money, i would go to Japan and buy all of these, my mouth is drooling with these amount of retro stuffs.

[@SavingPrivateBob]

The like bar lit up when you said like the video. I didn't know that was a thing

[@rebootpc]

@ScruffyLookinRGB has a great channel. Glad you got to meet up Tito!

[@dzltron]

Hard Off is definitely one of my favorite shops of all time. I can't wait to go visit them again.

[@shadowtheimpure]

My OLED Vita is from Japan and I bought it shipped from Hiroshima a few years ago for less than $100. The Vita was extremely popular in Japan, so they are VERY common over there.

[@theshadowman1398]

I have been to Japan several times but it's the first time I am hearing of some of those awesome specialty stores. Thanks for that. Will check them out on my next trip.

[@137cloud]

I can't wait for the mini-documentary

[@TheParachutePeople]

Man, this series is so great. We need more!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

So glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

Tito great video man! Glad i was able to show you some good retro game deals and i appreciate the shout out. Looking forward to what you picked up at beep. Im guessing you piced up a sharp x68000 or a nec pc9801? ⌨️ if you ever need something let me know 👉🎮👍

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show me around! It was great hanging out and I hope I can make it out there again and visit soon! Wish you the best dude! Will do, thank you man 🙏👍

[@Henjo29]

In a lot of the shops items are listed as "junk," but it's mostly common, untested stuff that they have a too many of. Most of the items work perfectly fine, unless noted.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally agree! I think it so funny it’s listed as junk though 😅

[@returnofthepokemaster]

Shout-out to the awesome @scruffylookingrgb Great guy and been a long time supporter. Glad he was able to show you around. Great pick ups and we all look forward to your return to Japan.

[@thescienceoftankss]

I can't believe you were in Japan at the same time as, Metal Jesus, Wood and Bob, and Elliott. And pretty much did the exact things, BUT DIDNT MEET UP WITH THEM. missed crossover opportunity of a lifetime

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Elliot was there before and metal Jesus, Bob and Wood i believe were there after me. We all just missed each other. Would have been amazing to meet up with all of them!

[@LarsIsReal]

lol yes, I thought the same

[@videostash413]

you mean MEH-tal jesus

[@jonathand827]

A lot of KZbinrs went around the same time. Supposedly the yen went down, good time to get a good price.

[@torshec8634]

Always end a Retro Hunt with something good to eat.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Absolutely!

[@videostash413]

yes, just don't show pics or video of food

[@kazinwho]

Ooh, can't wait for that video about the Game Preservation Society!

[@EHuffy09]

I'm actually headed to Tokyo tomorrow for 10 days. This series has been absolutely amazing in getting me prepped, thank you!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s awesome! I’m jealous. Can’t wait to head back. I hope you find some great deals 👍

[@Toddimyre]

Dang. Haven't made it all the way through the video, but that 1K PSP would've came home with me. Lol.

[@eddyctedtogames876]

That pickup at Beep is most certainly a sharp x68000. Congrats :D

[@Evercade_Effect]

Loved the trip and can't wait to see the video game preservation documentary. I think you got something like an MSX or some other really rare Japanese computer. Can't wait to see what all you got!

[@mattmurdock5963]

New to the channel, one thing awesome is that tyou put the price and the conversion. Even if viewers aren't buying, at least we get an idea how much deal you are getting. Keep it up!

[@robsquared2]

Hard off is such a brutal name for what is essentially a pawn shop.

[@salva_75]

I adore popping into BEEP whenever I'm visiting Japan but have never been brave enough to buy something from there. Sure looks like you picked yourself a Sharp X68000 - if you did, well done and good luck! The shop right next to BEEP is Surugaya which is where I bought some really great items just a week ago, although the number of retro game shops in Akiba is dwindling, those that are still there are still offering great material.

[@whatskenmaking]

I've really enjoyed your Japan series - thank you for putting those videos together! Great advice on setting a budget and having an idea of what you want before shopping - I've done the same thing at vintage gaming shows... but still, I would've had to rent a barge to ship all the stuff I couldn't resist!

[@Creamen]

Dude you went to most of the Hardoff I should-not-go-but-go-anyway twice a month :) Chiba ones are very nice especially the 1st one. I found there bargain junks which with some love are working perfectly fine. Well nowadays, bargain are rare but anyway, I enjoy bicycle and the hunt. Thanks for sharing !

[@SHINdanny]

13:12 ...cool lens, make SuperPotato look like a spacious place :D

[@SonicBob94]

Former AKB48 Members are born in Saitama Prefecture. 1. Haruka Shimazaki (Paruru) 2. Mayu Watanabe (Mayuyu)

[@miguel360kmc]

In the late '80s early '90s there was a VHS video game system that came with guns similar to duck hunt Nintendo gun 🔫 I want to say there was even a backpack involved i cant remember. I had two VHS tapes The haunted house and the jet pilot. The movies you walk around first person view a haunted house ghost pop up and you have to kill them and it actually kind of reacted if you hit or miss kept track of the score live action person pops up from time to time talking you through the levels. It was hands down the coolest weirdest retro gaming tech ever

[@TravisSimpson]

Awesome! I'm headed there next year, likely going to pick up a ton of stuff. What do you think is a better plan? Bring an empty suitcase(s), ship things home, or buy a suitcase there (avoid paying to ship empty suitcase). I can see myself buying multiple cib consoles so I'm probably going to at least need to ship something back

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I wish I brought an empty suitcase. It would have been the cheapest way. I actually just had a carry on and backpack. Most airlines include a free check in. Shipping would have been too expensive.

[@familyandfriends3519]

@@MachoNachoProductions was that Atari Jaguar for a grand

[@deagt3388]

Can't wait for you to get back to US and show us all cool stuff that you get.. ;-)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Coming very soon! Can’t wait to show everything 👍

[@lowercasestephen7080]

Have all retro game youtubers all been sponsored to go on a holiday to Japan recently? This is like the 6th Japan vlog i've seen in the last 2 weeks.

[@chrisv.4279]

Basically, yes. The country was closed to travel during the pandemic and only just recently opened up for normal non-guided visits, and they want to let people who might go spend their money, like retro game enthusiasts, know and be tempted to go themselves.

[@ShatteredShamrock]

I've always dreamed of doing such a trip! Maybe one Day! Thanks so much for uploading these, they had a lot of good tips where to look and what to watch out for. I'm not honestly sure what I would want to hunt for if I ever did such a trip 🤔The Language barrier in the games would make it pretty hard to justify picking up somethings.... Honestly I'd probably just go ham on trying to collect Game and Watches

[@MachoNachoProductions]

You’ll definitely make it out there one day, I know it! I’m so glad you enjoy the videos and find them helpful 🙏 I mostly got consoles and games that I am very familiar with so that I am still able to play. Also games that don’t require reading like some fighting games. I should have gotten a game and watch, definitely next time 😅

[@MarkDell]

You got to hang out with Scruffy! That’s awesome!

[@SYFGG]

Cool to see my boards in Kadenchen! I need to go there myself. I bet you got yourself a Sharp X68000 😎

[@jackyfan]

Omg you unironically called 'man-da-ra-ke' as 'man-drake'! My friends and I call it that as a joke name lol. Glad you also visited Galaxy in Nakano. My uni campus was two blocks away so I got to do some cheeky visits after uni a lot lol.

[@VSigma725]

I recognize the contents of that bag as a Sharp X68000 immediately. Excellent find!

[@daskampffredchen]

Nice to see another fan of the LaserDisc Format

[@tonyhayden9453]

This would be a trip of a lifetime for me and already planning it and I bet he picked up a Sharp X68000

[@MagisterHamid]

A bummer that you couldn’t visit Beep. During my trip to Japan, of all the video game stores I visited Beep was by far the best one. They had some of the rarest stuff you can’t find anywhere else.

[@slpstrm6952]

I've never had the chance to get to Japan yet but it's on my bucket list, definitely a great place to go for some retro gear & great food looking at your video. I also just love their culture and would have to stay at the Godzilla hotel as it is one of my all-time favourite movie series. Thanks for the videos of your trip and the effort you put into all your videos, keep up the great work. 🕹️👾🔫🎮.

[@chadwolf3840]

So cool. Japan definitely had better artwork on all OG nintendo consoles.

[@judsonrodriguez8328]

Yeah its a x68000 you can tell based on the bag has the square crease. And in add-on you see the wrapped keyboard above it....its a big computer so a bag that size probably only thing. Cant be PC98 or Towns as those would be too big for the bag and MSX to heavy....99% its a sharp x68000 wonder what type he got...super, ace or XVI.

[@moniepanda13]

Thank you for this series! And great content though! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@tigheklory]

I am guessing you got a X68000 at Beep!

[@gnuwaves743]

I love how "thrilling adventures" is now just going to a children's theme park.

[@tkb301]

You definitely got an X68000 from BEEP lol

[@daskampffredchen]

My guess for what you got at Bep is that you got one of those MX computers that Metal Gear was first released on

[@Toolness1]

I want to go to Japan so bad but by back is too messed up for such a long flight and all that walking. Hopefully it improves to where I can go someday. Lots of things there I want to see. Godzilla store, Anime stuff, historical attractions, and although I've seen then 4 times here I'd love to see a "home" Babymetal concert and get the true experience.

[@zachwentzel9548]

I love this channel. Here is a fun drinking game while watching Macho Nacho. Drink every time he says "definitely". This game will get you drunk in no time.

[@fan1701]

Probably that Sharp X68000.

[@dmxf]

This video deserves way more attention😢

[@kimberlycelaya1895]

Thank you so much 🧡🙏🏼

[@slot9]

Great video!!

[@frankurmom8741]

My guess on biggest grab... NEC PAC N-1 for the laseractive.

[@RetroPlus]

Japan is awesome, those deals are amazing

[@jackalope_VC]

Dude the boxed Hagane at 12:58? Definitely worth picking up.

[@geetsthenerd]

So awesome, I hope I'm able to make a trip like that some time.

[@jct903]

DUDE! This is so weird! Seeing you in a shop across the street from my house!!! That first shop isn't in Chiba - you were in Nishiarai, still Tokyo. Literally across the street from my house.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Dude that’s crazy! Your super lucky to be so close to some great shops

[@killerhertzmercedes]

Great video. May u ask what camera/ lenses you use?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

The footage was filmed with a combination my Sony fx30 with 18-105 and my iPhone.

[@philipcohen7192]

I’m assuming it’s a sharp x6800 or Fujitsu fm towns computer

[@ledrevolver]

I bet Tito went home with a X68000

[@viniguez487]

Nice Peak Design backpack! I have the dark gray one. Best backpack I've ever owned.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank man! Yeah I love it, peak design makes great bags and camera accessories!

[@VictorCaro]

Will actually be in Tokyo tomorrow night (Osaka was mostly picked of what I wanted, exploring Kyoto today

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Nice! Hope you find some good stuff!

[@VictorCaro]

@@MachoNachoProductions checked off 2 systems I wanted.... A twin Famicom (and fdskey) and a 3do fz-1 (with the 480i/240p switch) struggling to find a simple v2 saturn (not boxed or stained) and a pc-fx (should have grabbed the one in Hiroshima)

[@philipcohen7192]

Would have loved for you to meet up with retro core

[@kylestyle5693]

Wonderful video dude! Thanks for sharing!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you 🙏 so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Omnigear]

It's nice to see you out in the wild. Great video!

[@SonicBob94]

Akihabara was the Home of the Japanese Biggest Idol Group AKB48.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

The box art by the Japan publishers is superior to other regions as they have their own (usually renown) in-house illustrators/designers (e.g., Super Mario series, Street Fighter II)...

[@sukirwanwong]

17:53 the man with spec blue shirt. with sling bag. look at him what is he doing with his hand. LOL.

[@abnerrodriguez7954]

Japan's art work is so much better!!!

[@JapanCandyStore]

Wow those are good deals! By the way, we sent you an email! Looking forward to hearing from you! 💜🥰

[@neptunemacaw3354]

3:24 IS THAT AN XBOX IS JAPAN!?!?!

[@Makesyouquestion]

Hi there, can you share the actual locations of the stores you visited please?

[@retrogames_jp1404]

18:30 awesome! A Sony Jackal 300! Do you know what mod that is that Kaden-ken used there?

[@RetroFixer101]

If it was me I would be look at an X68000 but specifically the X68030 hdd model as it’s an excellent PC that is very expensive here. If you were lucky enough to get one out there replace all the caps before turning it on as everyone I’ve repaired has needed a full recap as they had all leaked and this fixed most of the issues. Original PSU’s can be very dangerous if not fully recapped prior to turning it on. Love the Japan videos always wanted to go there one day when I can afford it. Love their culture specifically for video gaming. Just watched the video again and I’m guessing it’s an X68000 Expert for 99,800 yen which is not a bad price at all especially if it can with the peripherals !!

[@wminhoto]

Awesome trip. Congrats!

[@jbmaru]

Dat modded Game Gear 😍

[@BulletSmoke]

Was gonna say the x68000 easily but the commentors beat me, its a tank, now use sendico get the monitior 😅

[@webyugioh]

Sorry if I missed it anywhere, but do you have a list of places you visited with addresses? Would love to copy your trip!

[@SNKev411]

I'm guessing you got a sharp x68000 xvi

[@enorb_art8211]

A Neo Geo system from Beep maybe?

[@DoinStuff4Life]

why didn't you post where these Hard off's were? Im there nov 14 to dec 1 and wanna hit some new spots outside of Tokyo that I may not know of.

[@JRJUK]

Heading to Japan soon Could you please comment your top 5 store locations for retro games?

[@leonkiriliuk]

Congrats on picking up X68000 computer.

[@ERIKPEREZ80]

Japan is the RETRO PARADISE but!!! for the speculation that games are expensive!!

[@xvdifug]

I hope that you picked up that SONY Banshee

[@auroradeboer9350]

Hey Nacho! Would you make a video of a portable lithium battery mod for playstation 1 slim? Thank you!

[@miguel360kmc]

Btws.. i have a massive selection of video disc top movies like the right stuff, commando , predator Blockbuster movies a good amount or actually even signed by the starring actor like commando signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Even the Star Trek movie save the Whales signed by Spock 🖖 . I would love to get a ced player but seeing how hard they are to find and repair isn't easy. Im selling them all as a set for $2,000 or B.O.

[@davida7229]

19:57 The item at 18:30 is my guess ☝

[@r.a.w.talentart]

Lovely stuff 🎉

[@Svanting]

All the products you are looking at have 2 different prices. Do you know why they have it??

[@MemeCastGuy69]

Those laser disc movies, since they are Japanese versions, did the movies play with English or Japanese??

[@OGRetroRebirth]

I paid 50 for my in box N64 Smash... good get!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

BEEP! yeah!

[@retroandgaming]

ahh.. Boxed Pc Engine for 102 dollars would be nice :D

[@adilator]

I'm just loling at how high some of these prices are. a psone for $60, they go for $10 around here. the nintendo handhelds are also very overpriced.

[@Frank7G]

Where is around here? I would like a PSone for $10.

[@Fennecbutt]

Except the ones in that shop will be in near mint condition most likely. Japanese always seem to take very good care of their stuff as he mentioned in the video. Only time I've found something like a ps1 for "$10" is a scruffy piece of shit that American kids have let loose on.

[@James_D.]

Cool! 🤩

[@daskampffredchen]

Why did you have to sit on the back seats? XD

[@nickvandijck640]

what is the sony device at 0:58? thanks!

[@Ravenna_Black]

should of hooked up with TokyoLens. maybe next time. that would be a cool collab.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would have been awesome!