PS3 Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
SAINT SEIYA - Sanctuary Battle will immerse players in the most popular drama from Saint Seiya: the Sanctuary, as Seiya and his companions fight side by side to defeat the gold saints of the twelve palaces and protect Athena. As players complete quests and progress through the twelve levels, they can inflict tremendous damage on their foes with fast-paced Cosmo power-up attacks. 

SAINT SEIYA - Sanctuary Battle will also include a special mode which allows the player to go further in Saint Seiya universe with alternate stories to delight the fans. The game’s environments, characters, Myth Cloths and enemies have been designed to be faithful to the anime. Featuring the original Japanese voiceover, the game will offer the most complete mythical Saint Seiya experience ever.

   Preorders are welcome to ship on or around February 22, 2012.

PSP Shining Blade - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» When a machination is set in motion to awaken Dark Dragon, the ruler of the Dragonia Empire, the world is roiled by carnage and violent dragons. To make things right again, Soul Bladers are summoned into the fray whose special gift is the ability to transform spirit power into weapons known as 'Soul Blades.' One such Soul Blader is a red-haired lad named Reiji (Rage) who teams up with a siren named Lorelei who possesses the power of the 'Mana Song' which is integral to returning the power of spirits back to the world. The game features over 10 such songs which all have unique effects including health recovery, lowering enemy defenses, and bolstering the party's defenses. 

   The first printing of Shining Blade will ship with a bonus fan disk which includes a digital accessories collection for the PC and PSP, short cinemas of the cast of characters, and a sound gallery. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 15, 2012.

PSP Kurohyou 2 Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Ukyô Tatsuya returns to the mean streets of Kamuro District where fisticuffs, bar hostesses, and yakuza await. The first production of Kurohyou 2 Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen will ship with a new Kamutai Magazine which is being given away by Sega in 50% ratio. Reservations are welcome to ship on March 22, 2012 at US$88.90.

PSP Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Premium 3rd Story - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Tokememo Girl's Side 3rd Story was originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2010 and Konami upgrades the game on the PSP. The protagonist is a girl who attends a high school for three years and encounters a coterie of handsome boys who set her heart aflutter. Updates to the PSP rendition include a new character, a revised 'Approach Mode' where the protagonist strategizes on how to contact a boy, and a 'Live 2D' feature where the boys speak and react with lifelike facial expressions, tics, and gestures.

    The first production of the game will ship with a bonus Girl's Side Premium 3rd Story CD. Reservations are welcome to ship on March 15, 2012.

NEWS General Updates

Vita Uncharted Restocked    All backorders for Uncharted Chizu no Bouken no Hajimari for the Vita are shipping today along with all backorders for the Vita 4GB Memory Cards and Minna no Golf 6 for Vita. The official Sony Playstation Vita User Manual has been online for a while and users who've purchased the Japanese Vita can use it to answer questions and any niggles encountered with the Vita. For example, to charge the Vita with the included USB cable, the Vita must be completely powered off and not in standby mode. The option to power the Vita via USB cable must also be checked in the system menu.

Playstation Network Cards    Japanese JPY3000 and JPY5000 Playstation Network tickets have been restocked and are available for same-day fulfillment if your order is submitted before 5PM EST today. Japanese Playstation Network tickets may be used to purchase and download content for the Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, and Playstation Vita from the Japanese Playstation Store.

PSV Cradle for Playstation Vita - In Stock

From the Manufacturer
   With the Vita Cradle, gamers can charge the PS Vita system and can use the external speakers to output audio from the PS Vita System. Please note a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable (sold separately) is required.

Product Notes
» To use this product, you must have the USB cable, AC adaptor and power cord supplied with the PS Vita system.
» Compatible with PS Vita system software version 1.50 or later.

PSV Hard Pouch for Playstation Vita - In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
 Update: January 3, 2012
    Hori presents a durable Playstation Vita carrying pouch which cushions the handheld from potentially catastrophic drops and impacts with a rigid outer shell made of EVA foam (Ethylene-vinyl acetate). A carabiner is included with the pouch so that it may be tethered to belt loops, general use loops, and other attachment points. The inside of the pouch includes a sleeve which can store two game cards.

    Please note that only the black Tough Pouch is currently in stock (shown on the left side of the group photograph). New orders are welcome to ship today.

TOYS Zelda Figure Collection Gashapon Set - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for Takara Tomy Arts' upcoming 'Zelda Figure Collection' which features six fixed-posed figures from three Zelda games as follows:

 » The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Link and Tetra
 » The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Child Link and Child Zelda
 » The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Link and Zelda

    Each figure is packed in a plastic capsule and the toys are normally sold in gashapon dispensers where the luck of the draw decides which figure you'll receive when the dispenser knob is turned. For the sake of completion, NCS will gather together the six different figures and supply them in complete sets at the price of US$28.90 each. Reservations are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2012.