Dance Dance Revolution X - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Konami released the North American version of Dance Dance Revolution X a couple of months ago but the Japanese get to enjoy the game as well in January 2009. New to the series is the multi-player LAN Battle Mode where four Playstation 2 consoles may be linked up via network cable so that eight players can dance simultaneously. The Street Master Mode features the background stories of 14 characters who compete against challengers in order to move their stories along. Konami also introduces "Shock Arrows" in DDRX which are directional cues that must be avoided.

The Japanese version of DDRX contains over 60 songs including Bemani classics such as Butterfly from Smile.dk and Dub I Dub by Me & My. Preorders are welcome to ship on January 29, 2009.

Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu Chou SOS Danhiro Collection

«©NCSX» The lovable yet rascally leader of the SOS Brigade named Haruhi finds herself in yet another Nintendo Wii game when March 2009 rolls around. Haruhi and friends board a luxury cruise liner where they tackle a 3D action-adventure filled with interactive sequences. As the story goes, the cruise ship enters a time loop that keeps the passengers busy with a series of scenarios that constantly replay themselves. To break the time loop, Haruhi must find little differences in each scenario so that the story progresses to the next chapter. Preorders ship on March 26, 2009.

The Suzumiya Haruhi no Choretsu package includes a bonus Nintendo DS Lite pouch, a special Haruhi Choro Q Mazda RX-7 toy car, a card storage sleeve, postcards, and a sheet of SOS Brigade character stickers.

Suzumiya Haruhi no Heiretsu [Chou SOS Danhiro Collection]

«©NCSX» The lovable yet rascally leader of the SOS Brigade named Haruhi finds herself in yet another Nintendo Wii game when March 2009 rolls around. Haruhi and friends board a luxury cruise liner where they tackle a 3D action-adventure filled with interactive sequences. As the story goes, the cruise ship enters a time loop that keeps the passengers busy with a series of scenarios that constantly replay themselves. To break the time loop, Haruhi must find little differences in each scenario so that the story progresses to the next chapter.

Sega hired the voice actors from the animated series to breath life into the characters and a number of costumes are available for Yuki Nagato, Suzumiya Haruhi, and Mikuru Asahina to wear and prace around in.

The Suzumiya Haruhi no Heiretsu deluxe box includes three exclusive toy figures featuring Suzumiya in a pirate costume, Mikuru in a maid's outfit, and Yuki doing some cat girl cosplay. Preorders are welcome to ship on March 26, 2009 at JPY11,500 or US$129 from NCS.

SFZ3 Double Upper + Vampire Chronicle Value Pack (Best)

«©NCSX» Capcom owns a valuable software library that can be counted on for future revenue whenever the need or desire arises. The software library can be channeled into different platforms, online downloads, or in the case of the Street Fighter Zero3 Double Upper Vampire Chronicle The Chaos Tower Value Pack (Best Version), re-releases.

Since the software has already been produced, the company incurs little cost to bring the software to market again. Other than the printing and packaging, Capcom might take out an ad in Famitsu to alert readers of the impending re-release. After knocking out those expenses, the revenue from sales of a re-release is pure profit. The upcoming Value Pack bundles together the Japanese PSP versions of Street Fighter Zero 3 Double Upper and Vampire Chronicle on two separate UMDs.

Preorders are welcome to ship on January 29, 2009 at JPY2990 or US$33.90 from NCS.

Gokiburi-chan Itazura Collection - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Ever see a cockroach fly through the air like a butterfly? A brown butterfly? We have. Scared the daylights out of the office workers down the hall and the shrieks sounded like Death himself was working overtime. The fear was palpable even though the roach was probably more scared than the office workers were.

In order to instill fear in the hearts of squeamish citizens throughout society, Epoch has started preorders for the Gokiburi-chan Itazura Collection which features six types of PVC roach toys. Two of the roaches hide in a packet of gum while the other four are free-flowing. That means they can be hurled through the air at innocent bystanders to either make them really scared or really angry. Preorders ship in mid-late Feb 2009.

X-Files: I Want to Believe Blu-Ray - Ships in 24 Hours

From the Publisher
When a group of women are mysteriously abducted, it becomes a case right out of "The X-Files". The best team for the job is ex-agents Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully, who have no desire to revisit their dark past. Still, the truth of these horrific crimes is out there somewhere...and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it. The paranormal element of their case is found in Father Joe (Billy Connolly), a former priest who is having psychic visions and leading the team from the F.B.I. to evidence to help them solve their case.

Special Features
"Body Parts: Special Makeup Effects"; "Done One" Documentary; "Trust No One: Can 'X-Files' Remain A Secret"; "Chris Carter: Statements On Green Production"; "The X-Files Complete Timeline D-Box"; Easter Egg; Disc Two: Digital Copy of Feature Film, Behind The Scenes Featurette, Deleted Scenes, Director Commentary, Extended Scenes, Featurette, Gag Reel, Isolated Music Score, Music Videos, Photo Gallery, Trailers, Writer Commentary.

General Updates

The Batman All preorders for The Dark Knight Blu-Ray that were submitted before 3:26PM on Tuesday have shipped yesterday as our shipment arrived earlier than expected. Orders that were placed after 3:26PM EST on Tuesday and new orders placed today will ship this afternoon. We watched the movie again yesterday and the pristine quality of Blu-Ray video is a beautiful thing.

Sackboy Imminent The miniature Sackboy plushes are scheduled to be released in Japan on Thursday of next week and we should receive them by the following week. Please note that the Mini Smile Sackboy plush is now pre-sold out but we'll update our websites if additional quantities are made available. The Large Sackboy plush will be released in early December and the normal version is currently pre-sold out but the Pirate Sackboy is still available for new reservations.

Dynamite Slugger for Japanese NGP - Clearance

Original Update: May 25, 2000
«©NCSX» From the stirring rendition of the nation's anthem to the detailed on-screen renderings of the action, Dynamite Slugger for the Neo Geo Pocket is a class act. Choose a country's team and watch as the players take the field to engage in the great national pastime. Fluid animation quality and comical player antics round out the game features.

Sale Offering: NCS' remaining inventory of Dynamite Slugger for the Japanese Neo Geo Pocket is new, factory boxed, and in excellent condition. Pricing is set at US$20.90 per copy which includes "free" shipping by USPS Media Mail within the U.S. Please note Japanese NGP games are compatible with USA and European Neo Geo Pocket handhelds.