Stairway to RETRO GAME HEAVEN!? (w/ Scruffy Looking RGB) │ RETRO GAME HUNTING in BEEP │Tokyo, Japan

Me and Curtis went to Tokyo to continue the Game Hunting and to see if Akihabara really was empty and full of tourists. First stop at the most unique Video Game Store that Akihabara has to offer, BEEP!
In this store, you can find more than your usual retro games as it has a ton of computers and arcade stuff as well.
Our buddy ‪@ScruffyLookinRGB‬ also joined in here.
Enjoy the walkthrough of this amazing store!
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[@RetroMoments]

What would buy? If you had a chance to visit this store!

[@mousetoothpasteandwolffamily]

Everything and more lol

[@RetroMoments]

@@mousetoothpasteandwolffamily The only right answer I guess :D

[@rawjapan6808]

Flying Shark for FM Towns. Oh wait I bought it months ago there in May this year, so that video is quite old.

[@RetroMoments]

@@rawjapan6808 Haha nice! Thats a cool console. Dont know much about that game. Will look it up. Oh and yea, this was recorded during the summer 2023.

[@4amLaundry]

Love BEEP! So happy hey're thriving with the opening of the borders, I was a bit worried for them during the pandemic but glad they pulled through. Absolute MUST VISIT shop in Akihabara!

[@RetroMoments]

Yea Im so a fan of the store too now! They definitely did pull through. Seems like they have a dedicated fan base of people who love the store. It is a MUST visit store!! Looking forward seeing more people making a video from this place ;)

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

Awesome video, man! A very relaxing game hunt in a very crazy environment. We need to make a part 2 when you come back.👍

[@RetroMoments]

Thanks man! You're definitely right about that. Oh yea, definitely a part 2 coming!

[@markg155]

Great to see you hooking up with Scruffy and awesome you got permission to film in BEEP. From what I always understood, they were never to keen on people filming and even showed youtubers the door for filming. Regarding BEEP itself, my heart still hurts for not having visited the store when we were there. My wallet on the other hand is grateful as I would have probably walked out with an MSX Turbo-R or MSX 2/2+, together with a bunch of games 😂

[@RetroMoments]

Thanks Mark! Glad to see you in the comment section here! Yes, BEEP recently changed their rules regarding filming and photography. So hope to see more video from this place on YT now! Oh really, thats too bad. Actually I missed out on it the first time I was in Akihabara too. But this has to be one of the best stores in Akihabara, thats for sure! Haha oh nice! Well, it might hurt the wallet at the time, but its also an investment :D

[@Shin180sx]

I took a bunch of pictures in BEEP a few weeks ago when I was in Japan, they didn't have a problem with it. I also picked up the hard to find Wangan Midnight Soundtrack and PC-Engine Coregrafx body for a decent price, they were very nice to me, especially since I spoke some Japanese @@RetroMoments

[@steven-unpredictable]

Beep is by far my favorite store in Japan and I got an insane steal from them back in May of this year. they were selling US Saturn and US Sega CD games all complete as low as 300 yen! i was honestly stunned as I've never seen them that cheap ever in my life and I took around 20 games complete, there was more but I left some for others to take. great video, thanks!

[@RetroMoments]

Totally get why it is :D Oh wow, thats crazy. So those games were in the junk section or where did you find them? I felt like I shouldve taken more time with this store. Amazing atmosphere in there and definitely reasonable prices overall.

[@bjornh1527]

Beep is such a charming store. Definitley the retro shop with the best atmosphere of the ones I´ve visited in Japan. Hope you and Scruffy had a good time! Tec Toy is a fascinating company. They are the ones with the license to sell AND produce Sega games in Brazil. Master System is huge in Brazil and was sold decades after it was discontinued elsewhere. Tec Toy produced several games of their own including downports like Street Fighter II and Mortal kombat for Master System. Duke Nukem for Genesis does not have the same kind of levels the original games has, but at least similar graphics.

[@RetroMoments]

Oh yeah, it really is. Couldnt agree with you more on that. Thanks, we had a good time. Scruffy is great guy! Oh so thats what they do! Had no idea about that, thanks Björn! Yea Ive heard that Master System is really popular in South America, but not more that that. Thats really cool. I have to look up those ports now and see how they play.

[@fazares]

Very cool finding brazilian MD games in a japanese retroshop, wow..i own a repro Waku 7 AES and the Saturn port with the 1mb cart! :P

[@RetroMoments]

Oh Brazilian MD games!? So thats what it is. Thanks man! Which ones exactly if I may ask?

[@Rolls7]

@@RetroMoments Tectoy was/is the official distributor for Sega in Brazil. Those MK3 and Duke Nukem weren't bootlegs, but official brazil mega drive releases.

[@robertjohansson9853]

Great store always fun to see whats availble in Japan ^^ keep it up

[@RetroMoments]

Thanks Robert! Glad to see you in the comments and that you enjoyed the video! More from Akihabara coming!

[@wicketwicket6469]

Great video 😊 shame i didnt see you when i was there in oct would of loved to hang out and gone on a retro game hunt 😎 👍

[@RetroMoments]

Thanks Wicket :D Yea its a shame that our paths didnt meet each other this time. Maybe next time! :)

[@SpikeSetsFire]

Mortal Kombat 3 and Duke Nukem 3D would make great additions to my Mega Drive collection!!!! Another awesome video, Adam!

[@RetroMoments]

Oh yea! Definitely great titles! Its crazy how Mortal Kombat never got popular in Japan. I think its great series. Glad to hear that. Thanks Mark :D

[@alizate]

Their home computer selection is awesome. Sometimes they offer nec pc 98 computers for less than 2000¥ for junk prices.👍🏽

[@RetroMoments]

Oh yea! I havent seen any other store in Japan with this much computer stuff. Very cool to see. Feels like a whole new world to dive into with japanese retro computers. That sounds like a really good deal. I guess those NEC PC 98's are still common then.

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

Love this store and awesome video as well!

[@RetroMoments]

Oh yea! Coolest store in Akihabara! Thanks man!

[@CrabmanGaming]

I was in Akihabara in July. I bought a few games from Beep, but got most of my games from Hard Off and Surugaya. I posted 88 games back to Australia 😂

[@RetroMoments]

Crabby! Right on. Yea BEEP is really good but not the best. But they have the selection to their advantage I guess. Especially Arcade and old computers. Surugaya is at the top for me. Unbeatable in price and selection. Oh wow 88 games :D Good job hunting then haha! Since I came to Japan I think Im at about 50 now. But there still time ;)

[@casualSeth]

I was there in April and purchased some issues of Famitsu and I think a couple of FDS games. Can't wait to go back one day!

[@RetroMoments]

Ah cool! Yea I hope this store lives on for many more years! One of the very best!

[@billcook4768]

Funny how we always mentally picture a stairway to heaven going up.

[@RetroMoments]

Hahah totally, Bill!

[@gettin_lit6594]

Awesome store pick up anything good?.

[@RetroMoments]

Just a computer game for a friend here! I will pick up stuff at other stores later on!

[@gillestugan6781]

Would love to see some more from the selection of Saturn games. Just bought a JPN Saturn and would love some advice in what games i shouls try out. Awesome video as always!

[@RetroMoments]

Thanks guys :D Oh nice! I can say already, there will be some Saturn games. In fact, I will pick up one of the very best 2D games for Saturn in a video. Stay tuned ;)

[@retrogames_jp1404]

as much as I enjoy walking around Akiba and the retro shops....buying is on a total different level nowadays.... with prices soaring, places filled with resellers and the shops feeling sometimes like your visiting a place in Paris or Rome.... it's a bit like Akihabara has lost it's "soul" visited the place first in 1999 and from my experience retro heaven was during 2002-2007/8. lot's of awesome deals to be had.

[@RetroMoments]

I mean, youre right about that. Akihabara has changed a lot. Which makes sense because 20 years ago things were different. Also, Japanese culture and Japanese games has gained more popularity than ever before so Im not surprised we're at this state now. But in my opinion, theres still deals out there. Its just much harder than before of course.

[@retrogames_jp1404]

@@RetroMoments oh btw did you see the Rommel strategy game at Beep behind the show case? xD

[@segagirladventurespico]

Hey Adam 😊 number 52 will watch after I walk the wolfs ❤ finally watching. Curtis tshirt is very cool muppets 😊to play mega drive on genesis you have to cut the sides of a mega drive cart lol I have one cuz I accidentally won it on a bid lol 😂 guess I’m number 68 like lol forgot to click it before heading out with the wolfs (probably clicked from my other channel 52lol) great video Adam I like all the games you presented and the pc engine sounds sweet I love the huecards. Is the pc Engine getting expensive in Japan the system? Thank you 😊

[@RetroMoments]

Haha yea Curtis T-shirt is very bright and colorful. Easy to find him in the masses of people :D Oh I see, thanks! I've never had a Genesis so I wasnt sure. Im happy with my modded Japanese Mega Drive, it plays everything I throw at it. Awesome, Sara! PC Engine is cool. Not that expensive loose. I would say around 7000 yen!

[@alizate]

Night raid ps1 is one of the best shmups😊

[@RetroMoments]

Oh really!? It looks a little strange but at the same time very cool. I should try it out! :)

[@alizate]

Yes but really expensive. I bought it somewhere in the 2003 or something.😉

[@RetroMoments]

Nice :D Im sure the price was way more fair back then!

[@KuronoNeko]

Beep usually doesn't allow cameras, so it is always special to see what they have at different times. Especially Japanese PC games which I am most interested in.

[@RetroMoments]

Yea Ive noticed that trying to find previous videos of this place. However, they finally changed that and allow any pictures and videos at this point. So hopefully we get to see a lot more from this place!

[@retrogames_jp1404]

@@RetroMoments I mean they do cater to retro fans worldwide so....

[@crazyoldschool6342]

​@@RetroMomentsit's good that they let you. It's literally free advertising. Win win for everyone.

[@RetroMoments]

Totally! I dont see why a store wouldnt want it!

[@Evercade_Effect]

It's funny because I didn't pay attention to the full title. I was so hyped when I heard Scruffy's voice and recognized it immediately. I looked at the title and it made sense. It was neat to see those working MSX 2 computers working. I'm curious are you living it Japan now or did you take a vacation over there and film a lot of video? Either way great stuff as always!!!

[@RetroMoments]

Hahaha love that! Glad we could surprise you, man! 😃 Yea, it’s not everyday you see an MSX 2! I feel like this is something I might dive into at some point. Thanks dude! Glad to have you here! The reason I go to Japan (other than hunting for games of course) is to visit friends, help out some company’s and just live life on the other side. So mostly I am Sweden. But I go to Japan every year for an undecided time, if that makes sense! 😃

[@Evercade_Effect]

@RetroMoments It does make sense. That's awesome!

[@sleeksm4]

Nice colab adam

[@RetroMoments]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mousetoothpasteandwolffamily]

Hi Adam I’m number 111 like 😊great video 😊

[@RetroMoments]

Great number! :D Glad you liked it!

[@eddyed5670]

Does anyone know how the msx selection is there normally? I’m looking to get an MSX 2 and some games.