Any PCB shops left in Japan?
- hedorah
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Any PCB shops left in Japan?
Hey Guys,
Been out of the scene for a few years, but figured a Japan visit next week might rekindle my activity. Was doing some searches for PCB shops in Tokyo and it seems like Mak is the only game in town? Gfront and Try seem to be gone? Is there anyone else around? Also Mak's prices suck or I need to wake up the realization of PCB prices in 2019. Either way any other suggestions for shops to visit?
Been out of the scene for a few years, but figured a Japan visit next week might rekindle my activity. Was doing some searches for PCB shops in Tokyo and it seems like Mak is the only game in town? Gfront and Try seem to be gone? Is there anyone else around? Also Mak's prices suck or I need to wake up the realization of PCB prices in 2019. Either way any other suggestions for shops to visit?
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
MAK still exists I believe. At least their website does and they have an address listed on google maps
I just recently purchased a pcb from Tops too
https://www.tops-game.jp/
Not sure if they have a physical location though
I just recently purchased a pcb from Tops too
https://www.tops-game.jp/
Not sure if they have a physical location though
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
Nope, Tops doesn't have a physical shop, mailorder only.Awbacon wrote: ↑October 15th, 2019, 3:04 pm MAK still exists I believe. At least their website does and they have an address listed on google maps
I just recently purchased a pcb from Tops too
https://www.tops-game.jp/
Not sure if they have a physical location though
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
You could check out KVC lab. As far as I understand they do have a shop in Tokyo too.
https://kvc.jp/
http://kvclab.com/
https://kvc.jp/
http://kvclab.com/
- hedorah
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
Great, thanks everyone.
Will check out Beep and try to find KVC Lab if I can.
I have always wanted to visit Game Kanaya, but no Osaka on this trip sadly, so maybe next time.
Will check out Beep and try to find KVC Lab if I can.
I have always wanted to visit Game Kanaya, but no Osaka on this trip sadly, so maybe next time.
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
I wasn't sure on Tops having a physical location. Bummer to hear they don'tcthulhu wrote: ↑October 15th, 2019, 4:03 pmNope, Tops doesn't have a physical shop, mailorder only.Awbacon wrote: ↑October 15th, 2019, 3:04 pm MAK still exists I believe. At least their website does and they have an address listed on google maps
I just recently purchased a pcb from Tops too
https://www.tops-game.jp/
Not sure if they have a physical location though
- Brettster
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
MAK is still there, was there last month, floor 6
and beep is excellent too, about 5 mins walk away from each other
and beep is excellent too, about 5 mins walk away from each other
Looking for More Space!
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Beep has some really high-level prices though..
MAK is cool - the clerks are also very nice!
G-Front is like already mentioned online sales only. I was there last April and stood before their door - no one opened it....
MAK is cool - the clerks are also very nice!
G-Front is like already mentioned online sales only. I was there last April and stood before their door - no one opened it....
- Pete
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
Not just Western shops facing retail crunch eh
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
I stood outside up-front 3 times 3 different days thinking sign said closed or back later...
, until last day there I did a google translate said which said RING THE BELL doh... nice lad in there bought Marvel vs Capcom 2 off him and VT1, and got capcom IO in MAK I think thays one upstairs with nice staff and flying with all their stock.
11 Cabs Arcade Room: 1 Vewlix, 2 AWSDs, 2 NNC, 1 Astro, 1 Naomi gun cab, 1 Taito Cocktail, Initial D/Outrun2SP and Sega Rally Twin.
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haha
I actually rang the bell - still nobody wanted to let me in
I actually rang the bell - still nobody wanted to let me in
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
it was probably inside stroking his cat Dr evil style
I was like get that cat off those Jamma boards!! capacitors cracking off lol Mak was much better, must book trip back over
11 Cabs Arcade Room: 1 Vewlix, 2 AWSDs, 2 NNC, 1 Astro, 1 Naomi gun cab, 1 Taito Cocktail, Initial D/Outrun2SP and Sega Rally Twin.
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MAK was great! Bought my EspGaluda there
Very nice clerks!
Very nice clerks!
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
japan shops prices are 50-100% more than in Europe, except CAVE pcbs.
- kevin2me
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
Ya but at least they have stuff in stock
It's not often you get to browse and go oooh that I want that...
I wanted to bring triforce 3 home too bit suitcases were full,next trip I bring 2 huge empty suitcases... Super Potato
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
It's cheaper to just take it all to the japanese post office and send it to yourself, than the effort to buy suitcases and haul it through the airports.
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
eh, no its not. You buy a 4kY suitcase at Don Quiote and most airlines have a 1 bag flying in 2 bags flying out policy. Why would you pay extra for shipping/customs and everything else?
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Re: Any PCB shops left in Japan?
I have done exactly this twice, but prefer to use Bic Camera cause it's less chaotic compared to "Donki".
Usually not a lot of arcade games though, since prices aren't much better than online in EU.