General Updates

PS3 Dual Shock 3 A shipment of the Japanese PS3 Dual Shock 3 controller [available in either Ceramic White or Black] arrived today and all orders are shipping this afternoon. Pricing is set at JPY5500 or US$65 from NCS but the price should drop after the holiday crush that's now upon us. Suppliers took delivery of about 3500 units of each color earlier in the week but if that bulk doesn't sell quickly, expect quicker price drops...

NDS Arkanoid DS Update The remainder of our Arkanoid + Paddle Controller shipments didn't make it in this morning and are now scheduled to arrive tomorrow with UPS Saturday delivery. Please note that all outstanding preorders will ship on Monday since UPS doesn't pick up packages over the weekend.

Wii Wii Fit Our shipments of Wii Fit were delayed due to a clearance issue but they'll arrive on Monday of next week. Preorders will be processed and shipped once the game arrives. Apologies for the continued delay.

Famitsu Wave DVD [January 2008] - New, In Stock

The January 2008 issue of Famitsu Wave DVD features print coverage and video previews of the following games and products:

» NDS Layton Kyouju to Akuma no Hako
» X360 Ace Combat 6
» PS2 Poison Pink
» PS2 Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes [Also on Wii]
» PS3 Assasin's Creed [Also on X360]
» PS3 Time Crisis 4
» PSP Anata o Yurusanai
» Wii Miburi & Teburi
» ETC Sengoku Basara Cups

An extra report from the Tokyo Game Show 2007 is also included which contains video coverage that didn't make it into the previous issue.

Virtua Fighter 5 Live Arena Stick - New Import, In Stock

Fighting game fans who cut their teeth on clicky joysticks will feel right at home with Hori's VF5 branded controller. In case you're wondering, the VF5 Live Arena Joystick is the same product as the Hori Fighting Stick EX2 which was released recently in the USA. The only difference between the two controllers is the nifty Virtua Fighter artwork on the face of the VF5 joystick.

Specifications
» Lime-green lollipop joystick that clicks like the dickens
» Tactile buttons that are springy but not spongy
» Metallic base that'll freeze your bare lap
» Sweet Virtua Fighter 5 artwork on the front
» USB cord measures approximately 6' in length
» Ships in an attractive cardboard box. Please recycle.

Jan Code: 4961818008410

Arkanoid DS + Paddle Controller - Partial Shipment

Half of our shipments of the Arkanoid DS + Paddle Controller bundle arrived today and we'll process and ship the first batch of preorders this afternoon. Please note the remainder is scheduled to arrive on Saturday. We also received a partial delivery of the Paddle Controllers and we'll fill what we can today. The remainder is expected by tomorrow or Saturday and we'll update our customers once they're in stock.

Taito revived the Atari "Breakout" brand in a big way in 1986. That was when Arkanoid reached arcades and swept across Japan and the USA like brushfire. The game's gist is this: Players control a paddle which bats a ball which in turn smacks into colored bricks above. The aim of the game is to clear the bricks on each stage with the ultimate goal of reaching and destroying an entity known as DOH.

Arkanoid DS [No Paddle Controller] - New, In Stock

If you don't need a paddle controller to play Arkanoid and you're perfectly content with using the D-pad or the stylus, this one's for you. If you ever decide that a paddle controller would make your life easier, you always have that option sometime down the road.

Taito revived the Atari "Breakout" brand in a big way in 1986. That was when Arkanoid reached arcades and swept across Japan and the USA like brushfire. The game's gist is this: Players control a paddle which bats a ball which in turn smacks into colored bricks above. The aim of the game is to clear the bricks on each stage with the ultimate goal of reaching and destroying an entity known as DOH.

Power Pro Kun Pocket 10 - New Import, In Stock

Konami's flagship baseball franchise has weathered the years and the evolution of console technology without much change or deviation from its basic formula. This changes with Power Pro Kun Pocket 10 for the Nintendo DS where the graphics deviate from the bitmaps of the past to 3D polygons for both the stadium and the players.

The batters and pitchers still sport oversized noggins but that's the trademark look and feel of the Power Pro series which won't ever change. In addition to single-player game modes, there's also a Wi-Fi mode where two players can link up and enjoy a head-to-head game of the national pastime. A Story Mode puts players in the shoes of a high school baseball player and 10 mini-games are playable.

Tales of Innocence - New Import, Partial Shipment

War has raged around the capital city of Regnum for many years but it has always been sheltered from the storm beyond its borders. In recent time, some inhabitants in Regnum have discovered unique powers within themselves. When the citizenry grows wary of the "gifted ones," the governing body issues an edict where anyone with special powers is apprehended and imprisoned....

Ruca Milda is a white-haired lad Regnum resident who discovers that he possesses special powers. Events conspire to lead Ruca and friends Iria Animi, Spada Belforma, Ricardo Soldato, Hermano Larmo, and Ange Serena on a world spanning adventure. TOI uses the "Dimension Stride Linear Motion Battle System" which allows for free roaming 3D attacks.

Tales of Innocence Accessory Set - New Import, In Stock

Hori gets itself into the game once again with a product tie-in that should attract fans intent on keeping their Tales shrines up to date. The Tales of Innocence Accessory Set includes the following two items:

» A transparent NDS Lite skin which wraps around both portions of the Nintendo DS and keeps it clean and tidy.

» An extendable red stylus which may be slotted into the touchpen receptacle under the NDS for easy storage.