ETC Super Mario Bros Mini-Towels - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer Ensky is releasing a trio of Mario-themed towels for the Japanese marketplace in December. The towels measure 35 cm x 85 cm (13.77 x 33.46″) in area and are packaged in plastic sleeves. Ensky describes the towels as mini in size but they're big enough to be bath towels or maybe beach towels for skinny frames. The three varieties are as follows (from the upper left, going down, and then headed to the upper right in the photo to the right):

» Opening Screen
» Mezase 1-UP
» Cast of Characters

Preorders for the towels are welcome at US$23.90 and reservations ship in Dec 2011.

X360 Dodonpachi Resurrection Deluxe - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 Update: October 26, 2011
 «©NCSX» The initial shipments of Dodonpachi Resurrection Deluxe are expected to ship out of the UK late next week. New preorders are welcome.

DC Gunlord - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 Update: October 26, 2011
 «©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for NG.Dev's upcoming 'Gunlord' which reminds us a lot of an old Commodore 64 and Amiga game called 'Turrican' which was eventually ported over to the MegaDrive and PC-Engine consoles. The game is expected to ship in 2012 and NCS is accepting preorders for the Dreamcast version of the software. Three versions are available as follows:

 » Gunlord Regular Edition US$53.90
 » Gunlord Limited Edition US$65.90 Includes original soundtrack CD / OST with uncut music in HIFI quality
 
 » Gunlord Dragon Box US$159.90 [Tentative]
 - Gunlord DC Limited Edition (game + ost)
 - Gunlord DC Regular Edition
 - Packaged in an exclusive full color DVD Slipcase
 - Exclusive 3x DIN A1 Posters 59.4 cm x 84.1 cm (shipped in tube)
 Design 1: "The Gunlord"
 Design 2: "Dragon Fight"
 Design 3: "The World of Gunlord"
 - Exclusive postcard
 Design: "Triumph of Gaidens" / perfect ending
 - Various stickers
 The CE box/Slipcase and the tubed posters are shipped separately.
 
 Publisher Synopsis
    GunLord is a Eurostyle Platformer with emphasis on exploring huge worlds and blasting off enemies. This game features 9 stages of exciting 2D game play with over 45 unique enemy types. Blast yourself through giant landscapes, explore caverns and reveal all secrets!!
 
 Release: NEO·GEO™ MVS December 2011, Dreamcast™ 2012, NEO·GEO™ AES 2012

 Game
 9 Huge Stages
 16-bit Hand-drawn Graphics
 Non-linear action with 8-way scrolling
 Big Bad Boss Enemies
 Constant 60 fps
 Internet Ranking via Code

 Accessories (DC)
 VMU
 VGA
 Original Pad
 Acade Stick

 Hardware Specs (MVS)
 MVS Multi Slot Compatible (MVS)*
 Full use of 624 Megabits
 30+ min. Full Digitized Stereo Soundtrack
 In-System Software Updates via USB Port
 Custom made PCBs

 Hardware Specs (AES)
 NEO·GEO AES Compatible (AES)
 Full use of 624 Megabits
 30+ min. Full Digitized Stereo Soundtrack
 Custom made PCBs

 * MVS cart also works with Super MVS Converter II on AES

VITA Playstation Vita 3G +100-hour prepaid card US$549.90

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Preorders for the Playstation Vita are welcome today and initial pricing stands at US$549.90 for the 3G model which includes a 100-hour prepaid card. The prepaid card is being bundled with the 3G Vita handheld so we have to buy them together in the initial offer from Japanese vendors. This may change in the coming weeks and we'll adjust our offers accordingly for customers as new information arrives. NCS' Vita Preorder section.

   Please note that we are not accepting reservations for the WiFi version of the Vita yet because vendor pricing is unreasonable given the small disparity between the 3G and WiFi sales pricing at the moment. We think there's going to be a glut of Vita hardware in the distribution channel so we're treading lightly with the Vita in the anticipation of lower prices as the launch date nears. Prices will be adjusted accordingly for our customers based on how the market goes in mid-December 2011. Based on information from vendors, we should start receiving the initial shipments of the Vita on December 19, 2011 and preorders ship upon arrival.

Information rehashed from our previous Vita update
   NCS doesn't expect shortages of the hardware at launch since inventory is always available for export at higher prices from Japanese suppliers so anyone who wants a Vita and is willing to pay the higher prices can get one. It's been like that since the days of the original Playstation when games like Toshinden and Ridge Racer were in demand and it's the same now. When the Playstation 3 was launched in Japan in late 2006, retail shops in Japan sold out fairly quickly but the export channel was brimming with inventory. Repeat: brimming.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

3DS	Mameshiba	Nippon Col.
	Yuugen Gaisha Brave Company	Bandai Namco
PS3	Idolmaster 2	Namco
	Idolmaster 2 Special Edition	Namco
	The King of Fighters XIII	SNK Playmore
	Makai Senki Disgaea 4: Fuuka & Desco-hen Hajime Mashita	Nippon Ichi
	Makai Senki Disgaea 4: Fuuka & Desco-hen Hajime Mashita Append Disc	Nippon Ichi
	Tears to Tiara Gaiden Avalon no Nazo - Best	Aqua Plus
	Time Leap	Prototype
PSP	Arcana Famiglia: La storia della Aracana Famiglia	Comfort
	Arcana Famiglia: La storia della Aracana Famiglia Limited Edition	Comfort
	Blazblue Calamity Trigger Best	Arc System
	Final Fantasy Type-0	Square Enix
	Hana to Otome ni Shukufuku o: Shunpuu no Okurimono Portable	Boost On
	Hana to Otome ni Shukufuku o: Shunpuu no Okurimono Portable Limited Edition	Boost On
	Joker no Kuni no Alice	Quinrose
	Joker no Kuni no Alice Limited Edition	Quinrose
	Ragnarok: Hikari to Yami no Koujo	GungHo
	Ragnarok Hikari to Yami no Koujo Accessory Set	Fujiworks
	Ragnarok: Hikari to Yami no Koujo Premium Box	GungHo
	R-15 Portable	Kadokawa
	R-15 Portable DX Pack	Kadokawa
	Ro-Kyu-Bu!	Kadokawa
	Ro-Kyu-Bu! Limited Edition	Kadokawa
	Senritsu no Stratus	Konami
	7th Dragon 2020	Sega
	7th Dragon 2020 with Accessory Set	Sega
	Tanteibu: The Detective Club - Haibu to Kaiga to Bakudan to	Boost On
	Tanteibu: The Detective Club - Haibu to Kaiga to Bakudan to Limited Edition	Boost On
360	MuvLuv	5pb
	MuvLuv Alternative	5pb
	MuvLuv Twin Pack	5pb
	The King of Fighters XIII	SNK Playmore

VITA Vita Offers Received - Update

   NCS expects to start preorders for the Japanese Playstation Vita on Monday of next week after receiving a "first offer" for the hardware from Japanese suppliers last night. The initial trade pricing for the Vita is over the retail price of the handheld in Japan and we expect to supply the WiFi and 3G versions of the hardware. It's interesting to note that there is a price differential between Vita export shipments sent on December 16, 2011 and shipments sent on December 17, 2011. I.e, if we want them quicker, we'll pay a slight premium.

    The 3G Vita bundles will also apparently come with a 'forced' 100-hour prepaid card (retail value of JPY4980) that we're obligated to buy with every 3G handheld that we import into the States. We'll clarify the details over the weekend and post a formal preorder offer on Monday.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1194 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
The November 3, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:
» Coverage from the ‘LEVEL5 World 2011‘ event which checks out games such as Layton Brothers Mystery Room, Time Travelers, Guild 01, Level5 Station, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, and Fantasy Life.
» Previews for 3DS Monster Hunter 3G-Tri which includes a bestiary and information on the game mechanics, PSP Shining Blade, and 3DS Runabout 3D.
» Reviews for NDS Quiz Present Variety Q-Sama!! DS: Pressure Study x Atama Gai Kunaru Drill SP (7/6/6/6), 3DS Mameshiba (7/6/6/6), 3DS Yuugen Gaisha Brave Company (7/7/7/6), PSP Tanteibu: The Detective Club (7/7/6/6), PSP R-15 Portable (6/6/5/6), PSP Ragnarok: Hikari to Yami no Koujo (8/8/8/8), PSP Final Fantasy Reishiki (10/9/10/10), Wii Hoshi no Kirby Wii (9/9/8/10), PS3 Makai Senki Disgaea 4: Fuuka & Desco-hen Hajime Mashita (9/8/8/8), PS3 The Idolm@ster 2 (7/8/7/9), and X360 Dance Central 2 (9/9/8/10).
» 3DS Code of Princess fighting game preview from Agatsuma Entertainment and a preview for PSP Frontier Gate from Konami.
» iPhone Espgaluda II, Death Smiles, DoDonPachi Dai Fukkatsu, and Bug Panic.
» Every copy of the magazine includes a 32-page Dark Souls Hi-Complete Bubble brimming with strategy, tips, and hints for playing the game.
» Ice cream treats from Calpis, Cold Stone Creamery, Haagen-Dazs, Hershey’s, Milky, and Glico are featured in this week’s PICK UP FOOD.
» Super Mario 3D Land preview and scenario screenshots.

PS3 Gekijouban Macross F Sayonara no Tsubasa Hybrid Pack - New Import

Preorders for the Gekijouban Macross F Sayonara no Tsubasa Hybrid Pack are shipping today which includes the following:

» Blu-Hybrid disc which contains the Blu-Ray video "Macross F Sayonara no Tsubasa" (120 minutes + 70 minutes of bonus footage) and the PS3 game "Macross Last Frontier"
» Macross F 'Cinema Archive' booklet in full color which spans 48 pages
» Collectible card which contains five actual film frames from the Macross F Sayonara no Tsubasa movie pasted on the inner flap.

Japanese Product Name: 劇場版　マクロスF　サヨナラノツバサ　通常版