NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Love Plus	Konami
	Sloane to MacHale no Nazo no Story 2	Level 5
PS3	428: Fuusa Sareta Shibuya de	Sega
	Mobile Suit Gundam Senki U.C. 0081	Bandai
PSP	Samurai Dou 2 Portable	Spike
	Simple 2500 Series Portable! Vol. 12: The Hohei 2	D3
	Yamamura Misa Suspense	Marvelous
9/3	Ousama Monogatari	Marvelous
	Tabemon	Namco

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Wednesday

PS3	Cabela's Outdoor Adventure [Delayed Sept 8]	Activision
	Guitar Hero 5	Activision
PSP	Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny	Namco
360	Guitar Hero 5	Activision
	Section 8	SouthPeak
NDS	Mini Ninjas [Delayed Sept 8]	Eidos
Wii	Cruise Ship Vacation Games [Delayed Sept 8]	Activision
	Mini Ninjas [Delayed Sept 8]	Eidos

SOTW Hori Handle Controller for Nintendo Famicom - Sale

NCS Sale of the Week Offering: August 31, 2009
Original Release in Japan: March 30, 1989
«©NCSX» New and factory boxed Hori Handle Controller which was released for the original Famicom over 20 years ago. The controller was designed for use with the Famicom version of Afterburner but can also be used with racing games. A connector cable is included inside the box to attach the controller to the Famicom console (with applicable port accessory) or the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Product Condition: NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed but please note the outer cardboard box has suffered the ravages of time. As such, the cardboard has dings, dents, and wear and tear caused by two decades in warehouse storage and warehouse-to-warehouse transport. Please also note that the suction cups on the bottom of the controller look a little rough and somewhat deteriorated. We're guessing the type of plastic used to make the suction cups wasn't designed for long-term utility. The rest of the plastic used to create the controller is however still shiny and sharp-looking.

Sale Offering: Pricing per controller is set at US$58.90 each. If you reside within the continental US, NCS recommends shipping by UPS Ground for the most economical domestic carriage cost.

JAN Code: 4961818808317
Japanese Product Name: ハンドルコントローラ
Compatibility: Famicom, Nintendo Entertainment System

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1082 - New Import, Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The September 10, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following video games and/or events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Famitsu takes a look at the recently announced Playstation 3 Slim which launches next month. Photos of the console are included.
» Lengthy PSP Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep preview which introduces the characters in the game such as Cinderella, Aqua, Ventus, Lucifer the portly feline, and a rodent named Jaq. Experiment 626 (aka Stitch) and Dr Jumba are also featured on page 28 among others on the other pages.
» The Famitsu reviewers rank NDS Love Plus (8/9/7/8), PSP The Hohei 2 (6/6/5/6), Wii Tabemon (8/7/8/8), Wii Ousama Monogatari (9/9/8/9), and PS3 Mobile Suit Gundam Senki U.C. 0081 (8/8/9/8).
» Previews for NDS Rune Factory 3 and PS3 3D Dot Game Heroes.
» PSP Dissidia Final Fantasy Universal Tuning is shipping on Nov 1.
» Coin-op previews for Arcana Heart 3 and Jubeat Ripples.
» Photo spread for cover model Ai 愛衣

TOYS Persona 4: Kuma Figure - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer Wave pays tribute to Persona 4 by launching a series of figures which debut with a non-scale Kuma toy. Kuma is the reverse teardrop shaped bear whose color scheme is reminiscent of something that might be found in the circus. Big eyes, a wisp of a smile and a tiny nose are found on Kuma's half-moon face whilst two blue ears and a tuft of blue hair protrude through the top of Kuma's head.

Kuma's body is made of PVC and ABS but note that the zipper that serves as a point of demarcation between his body and head is made of soft vinyl. A zipper tab sticks out from the back of Kuma's "neck" but it's non-functional and is just there for show. Since the figure is nonscale, Wave decided to make Kuma petite and he measures a mere 9cm or 3.54" tall. A yellow disc is included with Kuma for display purposes. »Photos«

OST SaGa Series 20th Anniversary OST -PREMIUM BOX - New

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The very first "SaGa" game was Makai Toushi SaGa which was released on the original Gameboy in December 1989. Square followed up with two sequels on the GB and eventually expanded the franchise with three Romancing Saga games on the Super Famicom and the Saga Frontier/Unlimited Saga/Minstrel titles on the Playstation consoles. That's a lot of games and a lot of music was created for those games.

A single CD nor even a quadruple CD package could hold all those tunes. There's so much music that Square's 20th Anniversary SaGa OST contains 20 CDs which hold over 500 music tracks for your listening pleasure. In addition to the CDs, Square's also throwing in a Creator's Interview DVD and a special 20th Anniversary Commemorative illustration. »Photos«

X360 Dream C Club - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A new and highly exclusive hostess bar is debuting in Japan this week. Their liquor license has been approved by the authorities and patrons who are fortunate enough to become members will get to enjoy an added dimension to their nightly activities. Dream Club is the name and libation's served by lovely hostesses is the game. Literally. Dream Club is a hostess bar simulation where players visit the Dream Club, order colorful alcoholic beverages from an extensive menu, and talk to hostesses.

By being somewhat clever through the input of prompts and cues, players try to learn more about the girls and get them to drink. By loosening a hostess up, she might reveal a personal secret or get up on stage to do a little dancing or singing. Familiarity normally breeds contempt but not at Dream Club. The more that you visit and spend your hard-earned yen, the friendlier the hostesses get. You won't find love at Dream Club but you'll get lots of undivided attention that might not normally be forthcoming. Remember, as long as your money is flowing, you can do not wrong at Dream Club. D3 Publisher is giving away a bonus DLC card with early preorders for the game and we're including the card with all preorders that are shipping today and with new orders while supplies last.

NDS SupaRobo Gakuen - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reading, writing, and 'rithmetic are requisite subjects of study in most schools except for one special institution of higher learning. Students who attend SupaRobo School (Gakuen) learn about mech handling, tactical battling, and military operations. Bandai's upcoming SupaRobo Gakuen features characters and mechs from 33 animation series including Full Metal Panic, Galaxy Cyclone Braiger, Gundam W Endless Waltz, Kanzen Shouri Daiteioh, Mazinger Z, Zeoraima Project Hades, and Shin Getter Robo.

Players take on the role of a new transfer student to SupaRobo Gakuen. The game features randomly generated maps where contingents of robots battle it out in turn-based tactical sequences. Action Points govern the actions that a team of mechs can perform during each round of battle.