NDS Ghost Trick - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The scripter of the Phoenix Wright games Shu Takumi is back with a new adventure which follows the story of a dead man. The protagonist-now-ghost is a guy named Sissel who's been shot dead by a mysterious blue-skinned man in black. Despite his death however, Sissel lives on as a spook who's capable of manipulating everyday objects with his discarnate self and preternatural abilities. Sissel uses soul power and impromptu detective smarts to protect innocents, explore the events surrounding his death, discover the identity of the mysterious man, and find out why that man is shooting folks dead. Ghost Trick is a point-and-click adventure where objects on the touch screen may be tapped to activate and/or manipulate them for a purpose or ghost trick.

NDS Love Plus+ - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Can't get enough of Konami's Love Plus game? The very game that featured an animated character (Nene Anegasaki) who was so lovable that a Japanese bloke "married" her? Konami doesn't have a proper sequel ready for the market yet but they do have an enhanced version of the original game that's shipping this week in Japan.

In Love Plus+, players interact with three girls named Manaka Takane, Nene Anegasak, and Rinko Kobayakawa with the goal of becoming more than just friends with one of them. Features in the dating game include new summer-themed events to experience with the girls, voice activated events, a bevy of new hairstyles and clothes that the girls can wear, and the ability to go on short overnight trips with a girl.

NDS Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 3rd Story - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The third Tokimeki Girl's Side sees release this week and the girl protagonist in the game gets to encounter and interact with a number of male classmates. Konami touts the whopping 4GB rom size of the dating simulator which features full character speech and a bevy of locations to visit. New features include the ability to hang out with 2 boys at the same time at a coffee shop, the local park, or another public venue. Girl's Side 3 also allows the formation of love triangles which can potentially cause the boys to fight each other for the sake of love.

In order to meet boys, the heroine can join school clubs, go to school events, and attend class regularly. To attract the guys, chic outfits can be purchased and worn to reel 'em in.

NDS Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 3rd Story Pouch New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The third volume of Konami's Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side is shipping this week and it's going to be big. Well, big in Japan at least. Hori's horning in on the Tokimeki action with a product tie-in dubbed the Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 3rd Story Pouch DsiLL which is large enough to house the entirety of the DSiLL. Since the pouch can hold a DSiLL, it's roomy enough to hold all of the other DS models from the original model to the recent DSi. You can pop a PSP in there as well so it's versatile.

The pouch is colored bone and features a buckle strap which is more tasteful than Velcro which makes a discordant sound when ripped open. A floral design is imprinted on the lower-right corner of the flap which is the same flower shown on the cover of the Tokimeki Memorial game case.

X360 Monster Hunter Frontier Online Beginner's Package - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Originally a PC-exclusive MMORPG, Capcom ports Monster Hunter Frontier Online to the Xbox 360. When the PC version was released a few years ago, Capcom banned all foreign IPs from accessing the Monster Hunter Frontier servers. We think it was a case of gaming xenophobia where foreigners were all branded persona non grata. Despite the ban, savvy gamers outside of Japan were still able to play the game by using a proxy server based in Japan.

In Monster Hunter, players team up with like-minded gamers and go out into the wilderness to slay some beasts. Lower-level creatures are easy to dispatch but larger and more formidable monsters take an entire gang of warriors to bring down. Missions and quests may be curried from the Hunter Guild which pay a reward upon successful completion. The Xbox 360 version of MHFO is based on the PC version of the game but Capcom lists 14 original weapons (swords, hammers, etc) that are available in the X360 edition. The preorder details also mention that a bonus DLC card will be given away to early reservations in 50% ratio. This ratio means that for every 2 copies of the game NCS imports, we'll receive 1 DLC card.

PS2 King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match Tougeki Ver - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» SNK Playmore originally released King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match for the Playstation 2 in February 2009. The game was an upgrade of the original KOF 2002 with new graphics, updated BGM, and a complete revamp of the game's presentation from the title screen to the interface to the character selection screen. SNK also threw in a new cinematic introduction as a bonus. KOF 2002 Unlimited Match featured a cast of 66 fighters which are split up into teams such as the Fatal Fury Team (Andy, Joe, and Terry), the NESTS Team (Angela, Foxy, and Kula), and the Orochi Team (Chris, Shermie, and Yashiro). KOF stalwarts such as Kyo Kusanagi (and his clones), Iori, and Heridern also appear in their own teams. A new fighter named "Nameless" also joined the cast.

The "Tougeki" version of KOF 2002 UM is a port of the coin-op rebalancing of the game where infinites are dashed away along with damage scaling. Similar to the original release, the Neo Geo version of KOF 2002 is included which is located under the "Neo Geo Mode" in the game selection screen. The other modes include "Endless," "Challenge," "Practice," and "Gallery" which contains a bevy of artwork to stare at.

PS3 Totori no Atelier Arland no Renkinjutsushi 2 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Five years after Rorona did her thing in Rorona no Atelier Arland no Renkinjutsushi, the pink-haired alchemist is older, wiser, and has taken on an apprentice. Rorona's new trainee is a 13-year old girl named Totori Helmold who has the appetite for alchemy and a yen to find her missing mother who was an adventurer in her own right. Since Rorona has taken Totori under her wing, she endeavors to help her young apprentice not only with the alchemical arts but also with the search for her mom.

The setting is the Republic of Arland which provides the backdrop upon which Totori explores, conquers enemies, and procures her ingredients. The "Adventurer's License" system is in effect where passage to certain parts of Arland is only granted if Totori's license is advanced enough. Totori can increase the level of her license by exploring the land and making new discoveries in the course of her alchemical adventuring. The supporting cast includes a lad named Jeeno Knab who grew up with Totori and a gal named Mimi Houlier von Schwarzlang who's haughty, refined, and has an odd sense of fashion.

PS3 Totori no Atelier Arland no Renkinjutsushi 2 LE - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Five years after Rorona did her thing in Rorona no Atelier Arland no Renkinjutsushi, the pink-haired alchemist is older, wiser, and has taken on an apprentice. Rorona's new trainee is a 13-year old girl named Totori Helmold who has the appetite for alchemy and a yen to find her missing mother who was an adventurer in her own right. Since Rorona has taken Totori under her wing, she endeavors to help her young apprentice not only with the alchemical arts but also with the search for her mom.

Along with the regular edition of Totori no Atelier, the publisher also releases a limited edition of the game which includes two bonus items:

» Pink crystal paperweight with a Totori etching on the front
» Set of four clear character mini-posters (Totori, Jeeno, Mimi, Rorona)

The items are packaged in a largish box which bears the same overall design and look as the Atelier Rorona Premium Box from the summer of 2009. That earlier premium box also included a paperweight and posters.

PSP Boku no Natsuyasumi Portable 2 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The first day of Summer kicked off earlier this week and that means summer vacation. Two words that generally evince feelings of relaxation and gaiety on some tropical island locale. That's how it is in Sony's Boku no Natsuyasumi Portable 2 which continues the theme of virtual summer vacations in the prime of the protagonist's youth. The year is 1975 and the protagonist Boku's mom is having a baby soon. To get Boku out of the house (and out of the way), he is shipped off to live with his cousins for the entire month of August on the island of Tomifumi.

In the new game, players get to visit the seashore where swimming deep into the depths reveals a sunken ship which may hold untold loot. New activities, sights, sounds, and all manner of discoveries may be made when exploring the world. Since little boys love bugs, new insects may be discovered and collected from a total roster of 200 creepy crawlies including beetles, butterflies, cicadas, and dragonflies. Fishing is also a natural activity on an island and Boku can cast a line and attempt to reel in the fish anywhere there's water. Some of the activities that happen over the course of the summer include meeting new friends, watching fireworks, celebrating auntie's birthday, experiencing an earthquake, and exploring a cave. A new feature in the game allow players to save their progress at any time for added convenience. In the original Boku Natsuyasumi 2, players were only able to save the game in Boku's room at night.

PSP Daisenryaku Perfect - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The "Daisenryaku" series of war games from System Soft have been around since the days of the Famicom. Back then, war simulations got a lot more respect (and sales) than they do today but there's a dedicated core audience that remains a profitable niche for publishers who are willing to develop new material.

In Daisenryaku Perfect, players lead armies to war by way of strategic maneuvering and timely deployment of tanks, planes, and other weapons. By overpowering or outflanking opposing armies, players mow down enemies and conquer territories in order to expand military operations so that more enemies may be mowed down. The game is played on 3D hexagonal-grid battlefields where units are mobilized against opposing forces. The action is turn-based where each side performs actions and attacks in polite sequential order instead of an all-out melee. This type of war allows for calm strategizing and studied tactical operations without having to panic over an imminent attack. The game features over 100 maps which allow for battles in the mountains, at sea, and in thick wooded forests. Beginners who are woeful at war may find their footing in the "Tutorial Mode" and start their military career in the "Simple Mode" which is geared towards very-green commanders. Creative players who have the time and inclination may also opt to build their own battle maps with themes such as "Fantasy," "Space," and "Warriors" and engage in dream battles between massive forces.

PSP King of Fighters Portable '94-98 Chapter of Orochi - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Relive the first arc of the "Mother of All Fighting Games" with SNK's upcoming compilation which gathers together the following titles:

» King of Fighters '94 - Original release date: August 25, 1994
» King of Fighters '95 - Original release date: July 25, 1995
» King of Fighters '96 - Original release date: July 30, 1996
» King of Fighters '97 - Original release date: July 28, 1997
» King of Fighters '98 - Original release date: July 23, 1998

King of Fighters '94 kicks the series off with the seedy story of a drug dealer named Rugal Bernstein who reboots the King of Fighters tournament with a team theme where fighters are grouped into sets of three. For example, in KOF '94, Team Mexico features the cast of Art of Fighting while Team Korea is comprised of Kim Kaphwan, Chang Koehan, and Choi Bounge. From humble beginnings, KOF went on to spawn a series that eventually hit all the major consoles and portables including the humble black and white Gameboy.

The KOF games in the PSP compilation all include a training mode and a moves list which appears when the START button is pressed in the middle of a battle. The Gallery Mode includes a selection of artwork and illustrations from KOF 94-98 and two players can join together for a VS game via ad hoc mode.

PSP Hatsune Miku Project Diva (Ohaidoku-han) - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Hatsune Miku is a merchandising superstar who started her career representing a piece of software called Vocaloid2 from Yamaha. The Vocaloid software gives amateur musicians the tools to compose songs that are sung by a computerized voice. In the case of Miku, a voice actress named Saki Fujita provides her high-pitched and highly ebullient vocals. From relatively humble beginnings, Miku went on to inspire manga episodes, promotions, and numerous toy figures that have sold very well and probably better than their makers anticipated. In Project Diva, Miku makes her debut as a video-game heroine of some renown.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva isn't a 2D fighting game as we had hoped nor is it a shooter. Project Diva is a rhythm action game where the PSP's face buttons are tapped in time to the flying cues on screen so Miku sings, dances, and swirls on stage like a generic J-Pop idol. A diva, if you will. In addition to the rhythm action, there's also a dress-up feature where Miku can be adorned in 39 different costumes including the Space Channel 5 Ulala costume, devil girl cosplay, cat girl (with paws), and a pirate outfit where she wears knee-high boots and a pirate hat. There's also a decoration mode where Miku's room is designed with furniture and other touches per your preference. The room is viewed from an 3/4 overhead perspective so that the entire space is shown at once. The "Ohaidoku-han" re-release of Project Diva is the same game as the original Project Diva but at a lower price-point.

PSP Project Diva Limited Edition (Dekkai Ohaidoku-han) - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Hatsune Miku is a merchandising superstar who started her career representing a piece of software called Vocaloid2 from Yamaha. The Vocaloid software gives amateur musicians the tools to compose songs that are sung by a computerized voice. In the case of Miku, a voice actress named Saki Fujita provides her high-pitched and highly ebullient vocals. From relatively humble beginnings, Miku went on to inspire manga episodes, promotions, and numerous toy figures that have sold very well and probably better than their makers anticipated. In Project Diva, Miku makes her debut as a video-game heroine of some renown.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva isn't a 2D fighting game as we had hoped nor is it a shooter. Project Diva is a rhythm action game where the PSP's face buttons are tapped in time to the flying cues on screen so Miku sings, dances, and swirls on stage like a generic J-Pop idol. A diva, if you will. In addition to the rhythm action, there's also a dress-up feature where Miku can be adorned in 39 different costumes including the Space Channel 5 Ulala costume, devil girl cosplay, cat girl (with paws), and a pirate outfit where she wears knee-high boots and a pirate hat. There's also a decoration mode where Miku's room is designed with furniture and other touches per your preference. The room is viewed from an 3/4 overhead perspective so that the entire space is shown at once. The limited edition of the Project Diva re-release includes a Miku Petit-Nendoroid toy which is the same as the bonus toy given away last year.

X360 Xbox 360 250GB Console - New Import, In Stock

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The trend in consumer electronics is always geared towards slimmer, smaller, and sleeker. It's pretty much guaranteed that the tissue-box-sized Walkman (a Sony-manufactured personal cassette player from the 80s) will never return. So the trend goes with the new Xbox 360 which gets a smaller footprint, goes with a glossy black patina, and is fitted with PS3-ish touch-sensitive buttons. Inside, the console is built around the Valhalla motherboard which accommodates a 45nm chipset with an integrated CPU/GPU on a single silicon die. Additional features include a 250GB hard drive, built-in 2.4GHz 802.11n WiFi, and a single internal fan which translates to a quieter operating environment. The new chipset also means less heat and perhaps an end to the RROD that has sent many previous generation Xbox 360 consoles to... Valhalla.

All preorders for the Japanese Xbox 360 are shipping today and new orders are welcome. Please note NCS pricing reflects overnight shipping charges to import the consoles from Japan to the States.

X360 Xbox 360 Cable - New Import, In Stock

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Transfer the precious data from your old Xbox 360 hard drive to the new Xbox 360 console with the Microsoft Xbox 360 Cable. Plug one end into the old drive, connect the other end to the new console and you're good to go. Once the data's transferred, you can sell the old Xbox to your cousin Timmy who's been eyeing it for the past year. All preorders are shipping today at JPY2000 or US$25.90 from NCS.