Friday, November 24, 2006

DOAX2 Faceplate - 2nd Batch

The first batch of DOAX2 Faceplates arrived on Wednesday and another batch arrived today. With today's new shipment, NCS will be able to fill 2/3 of our preorders submitted prior to the start of this week. Please note that there is a shortage of this product and we are now waiting for the remaining 1/3 of our preorder quantity to fill our remaining customer preorders. If your order is not being processed today, an email notification will be sent to you. Until then, enjoy NCS' photos of the Kasumi faceplate.

Oshare Majo Love and Berry

For the uninitiated, Love and Berry are the names of two gal witches who love to dress up and dance. Originally released in Japanese arcades encased in a custom card dispensing cabinet, Oshare Majo Love and Berry plays a mean game of rhythm dancing.

In the arcade cabinet, the controls consisted of two big palm-sized buttons which were slapped. Since the NDS can't accommodate two big buttons, it can recreate the feel of the game with one virtual button which is tapped on the touch screen. The arcade version of the game also dispensed a Fashion Card once a credit was inserted. The Fashion Card contains a certain hairstyle, makeup, footwear, or dress up cards to customize the appearance of the girls.

Stages include Street Court, Fashion Stage, Seaside Stage, and others. Before each stage, players may choose either Love or Berry as the onscreen dancer. Once selected, either girl appears in her bedroom in pajamas but you may slide a Fashion card to change her clothing into ball gowns, teenybopper duds, etc. Once the clothes are chosen, start the game and watch the tambourine on the top screen and tap the virtual bongo on to touch screen in time to its beat. At first, the tambourine is tricky to follow but memorizing the songs and their beats make things a lot easier to the point where you're matching it like a well-oiled meter.

Wrapping Cover for WiiMote

The Wii-Mote is a nifty controller which allows gamers to swing, slash, and act the fool hero in the gaming room. While the Wii-Mote is comfortable to grip and hold for extended amounts of time, it can get slippery from sweaty palms. To address that very need, Japanese manufacturer UGame presents a trio of Silicon Covers for the controller which cling like a second skin. The bottom of the cover is ribbed for added grip and the silicon body provides just the right amount of sponginess and friction for firm, fling-free gesticulations. Flying Wii-Motes may be a thing of the past once the Silicon Cover is applied... Pricing is set at US$8.90 per cover + $3.50 Priority Mail shipping if ordered alone.

Wrapping Cover for WiiMote and Nunchuk

To sheath both the Wii remote control and accompanying nunchuk in grippy skins, UGame went with silicone instead of plastic. Pliable and rubbery, the silicon covers slip over the controllers and fit as snug as a glove. Pricing is set at US$12.90 per set in aqua, black, or pink. If ordered alone, NCS will ship with USPS Priority Mail at a rate of US$3.50 in the USA.

Galaxy Angel Commemorative Box

Broccoli gathers together four Galaxy Angel games from the PS2 library and packages them in a slipcase wrapped in shrinkwrap. The four releases included are as follows:

» Galaxy Angel
[Broccoli Best Quality Version]
» Galaxy Angel: Moonlit Lovers
[Broccoli Best Quality Version]
» Galaxy Angel: Eternal Lovers
[Original Release Version]
» Galaxy Angel II:
Zettairyouiki no Tobira [Original Release Version]

The first three games follow the exploits of Milfeulle Sakuraba and the Galaxy Angel Squadron made up of Mint Blancmanche, Ranpha Franboise, Vanilla H, and Forte Stollen. The gals go on various assignments throughout the cosmos to perform critical tasks such as saving hapless cats, providing body guard services, and acting as couriers.
The fourth game in the package features Milfeulle's younger sister Apricot and her own crew of stalwart space adventurers. In the game, players take control of Kazuya Shiranami and join the crew of the Rukusior battleship.

Pink Playstation Portable

Originally released in glossy black and followed by a ceramic white model, the PSP has now been rendered in a candy pink shell. The color is strangely reminiscent of Pepto-Bismol but we'll take it. The Pink PSP pack includes a multi-voltage power adapter, battery, and user manual.

Pink Japanese Playstation 2

The third color variant for the slim PS2 console is pink after black and ceramic white models. Sony downsizes the PS2 console from big bulky rectangular shape to sleek, slim-line silhouette. The measurements of the new PS2 console are 230×28×152mm (9x1x6") and the unit weighs in at 900g or a mere 2 lbs. The PS2 network adapter is built-in but the internal drive bay is gone which makes hard drive installation unavailable unless Sony starts producing external hard drives once again.
Please note that the Japanese PS2 is only capable of playing Japanese, Asian, and Korean territory PS2 software and Japanese region-2 DVDs.

Silver Japanese PS2

The fourth color variant for the slim PS2 console is pink after black and ceramic white models. Sony downsizes the PS2 console from big bulky rectangular shape to sleek, slim-line silhouette. The measurements of the new PS2 console are 230×28×152mm (9x1x6") and the unit weighs in at 900g or a mere 2 lbs. The PS2 network adapter is built-in but the internal drive bay is gone which makes hard drive installation unavailable.
Please note that the Japanese PS2 is only capable of playing Japanese, Asian, and Korean territory PS2 software and Japanese region-2 DVDs.

Culdcept Saga

The board game and card throwing antics of the Culdcept series join the Xbox 360 with an exclusive new release which features familiar game play conventions. The main Story Mode allows gamers to compete against other players and battle with cards. Victories and defeat affect the progress of the storyline and events that occur. An online mode is available where up to four players may engage and voice chat with each other. Culdcept Saga features 470 cards to spice up attacks, magic, and skills.

Dead or Alive Extreme 2

From the publisher

Begin your vacation today as you join the lovely DOA girls on New Zack Island for a wild bout of gallivanting in the ocean, poolside, and in the casino for the time of your life! There’s no better way to stay warm during the cold winter than challenge or befriend your favorite bikini clad DOA girls in the assortment of challenges throughout the island.

“DOAX2 takes paradise to the next level this holiday season and allows you to enjoy your holidays in style!” says Yoh Watanabe, Tecmo’s Marketing Manager. “The stunning graphics and landscapes, enticing gameplay, and sheer amount of unlockable content will keep you coming back to the Island all winter long!” Score some major in-game cash by competing in a variety of mini games including Butt Battle, Tug of War, Beach Race, Pool Hopping, or the Waterslide. Find a partner to bump, set, and spike your way to victory on the beachside volleyball courts or ride solo and slice through the waves in the Marine Race. Go all in at Zack’s Casino while you play a multitude of Vegas-styled games including poker, blackjack, and roulette. Log onto the Xbox Live® online entertainment network to battle it out with others as you vie for victory!

Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player

From the manufacturer: You've experienced next-gen gaming on Xbox 360™ … now experience next-gen DVD movies with HD DVD. Available November 2006, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology, along with the flexibility to enter when you are ready. Just plug Xbox 360 HD DVD Player into Xbox 360 and enjoy the ultimate home theater experience with more clarity and detail than broadcast, cable or satellite HD. Feed your HDTV the high definition content it craves with HD DVD on Xbox 360!