1 hour ago, The Count said:

Here's a Barney ESRB that sold on 11/13 for a reasonable price ($14.55). It's uncommon for sure, but I would have a hard time paying too much more for it as they always seem to sell for $15>.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375054350266?_trksid=p2349526.m43663.l10137&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

Damn I missed another one! Help a brother out I want this! This is may be the last major variant I need to be complete.

58 minutes ago, Maverick said:

Would you be referring to the Canadian listing with Busytown? That was me! I put in an offer of $36 for the lot and it was accepted. I didn't have Busytown, so the math works for me, barely.

That was the one! This is why I always look for KA variants in the Canadian listings! Nice find!

On 7/20/2023 at 2:04 AM, Maverick said:

Barney, while dirt cheap, is a tricky one. HAHA. I've been actively looking ever since I found out about it here.

K-A/ESRB aren't Canadian, and while I don't doubt copies might have been sold there, it likely was US only. It might confuse future individuals who don't read the comments and just view images. No judgement btw, it's just the first thing that popped into my head.

Damn just missed out on a Barney, I don't think it went cheap though.

https://www.play-asia.com/dodonpachi-blissful-death-reincarnation/13/70gf0p

DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation [Limited Edition] for Nintendo Switch (play-asia.com)

12/7 release date, Cover Art and Pre order link up @ Play Asia for M2's new Shot Triggers release DoDonPachi Blissful Death Re:Incarnation!!

Many consider this to be one of the best Cave Shmup! We heard earlier this year that this was on the way but seems close now that we have this beautiful cover art. This is DoDonPachi DaiOuJou which is the fourth arcade game in Cave's DonPachi series. DoDonPachi Resurrection on iPhone calls it DoDonPachi Blissful Death . CAVE later ported the game to iOS under this localized name.

18 minutes ago, Sega Steve said:

WOW! Congrats on completing the set! Where did you come up with the California Games come from? Also, whats with the KA variants? Are they actually proper Canukistanis with the 69044 bar code prefix?

Snagged that off eBay a few weeks ago.

California Games Case and Game- Sega Genesis(no manual) | eBay

KA Varients are not proper Canukistanis, just another little obscure set of later released re-prints I think are cool. I think they were sold in Canada because I have mostly found them on eBay Canada.

4 hours ago, The Count said:

Nice looking CAN set, Aaron! Don't forget Adventures of Mighty Max and Sonic Spinball K-A variants. 

Oh boy added Mighty Max too the list! I definitely did forget about Spinball, lol

It's Done! Complete set of the 62 known Candian Variant boxes! After missing out on that last California games never thought I would stumble on another copy so soon!! Just need a manual for California games and Home Alone and everything is complete. I have the KA variants pictured here too, just need Barney to complete those.

On 4/9/2023 at 1:52 AM, Ampplays said:

Nice to see this thread active. I Just need a manual for Home Alone and a complete copy of California Games. I have been looking for California games for years and wouldn't you know one popped up on eBay in January on my saved searches.  By the time I checked the game was sold, even messaged the seller and pleaded to help me reach the buyer, the seller wouldn't help. Anybody here snag that please reach out!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204225870700?hash=item2f8ccf7b6c%3Ag%3AkRkAAOSwNuxj04Du&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA0LN3ywcVkTPZExIeuxwWiCQBp5lGsTc0zFgy3Q2DhlbIfmEnIz7nIhj1DtwMUDJoX7%2Fj7Gr1%2BwNzpsaXM%2BI27bQBZU7mQimAclwcJy1jskjUZ4A%2Bndbbeu2CBN5hGGBHFUJjqlg%2BX8q%2Bh%2B902NEH9hPtPHfjyrbA%2BkyzrsqPn4B3oW2GX4N5bbz1ZrrjX%2BwZSCz5be5IShSckyccAiA1Tb%2FvRKLX%2FJHee1vA048hCaajmxydyZCYt1YRPLU2rS%2BS6AKO2eHzDC%2FYxbR252DKaBk%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5LD7MzsYQ&nma=true&si=5ixPH3fGfXiD5pcsBQbuvchML5Y%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

On 4/23/2023 at 7:27 PM, LeatherRebel5150 said:

They also do jump around a bit. For example they still haven’t released #183 yet. 

Finally here tomorrow!

https://limitedrungames.com/collections/getsufumaden-undying-moon?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=eIzIwsbNMaLEQjJ87-QUZxECr7iv3y9SGhIHVhnhEDY%3D.UsXyyC

On 5/2/2023 at 9:16 AM, MiamiSlice said:

I'm looking at various shmups on PlayAsia and trying to decide what to buy. Are these all going to be Japan exclusives? 

• Batsugun
• Zero Fire
• Telenet Shooting Collection (is this one worth it?)

Although, maybe I should just buy the Raystrom x Raycrisis release in North America and stick with that!

LRG will likely release Batsugun but wouldn’t be in your hands till next year. Telenet is a maybe imo nothing has been announced and highly doubt Zero Fire will come as none of the switch ShotTrigger games have come yet. The one to get is Never Awake, still no mention of  it coming and it has doubled in price since release with game getting great reviews.

New M2 ShotTriggers release date announced July 20th 

Zero Fire - Toaplan Arcade Garage for Nintendo Switch (play-asia.com)

Excited to see this today! I was expecting to see DoDonPachi Dai-Ou-Jou first so this was a surprise! I was hoping Truxton was next to get a physical release in the Garage series but ShotTrigger ports of Hellfire and Zero Wing plus a bonus game Demon's World which is one of their lesser-known games is awesome too. Demon's world is a pretty obscure game and cool to see some design elements from this game were used in developing the Genesis Ghostbusters game Toaplan did in that era.

On 4/6/2023 at 8:58 AM, cyberguile said:

Anyone got cover scans for those ?

Streets of rage 2

Ghouls and ghosts

Fatal labyrinth

Bio hazard battle

It's all we are missing on guardiana

On 3/26/2023 at 11:13 PM, Sega Steve said:

with almost two years passing since any major update to this thread and, having occasionally lurked around the Canadian Set conversation since the old SegaAges days, im left wondering: Has anyone EVER publicly acknowledged having a complete set (regardless of which titles were known at the time)?

I understand there may still be some unknown unknowns we can keep that possibility off the table for this question.

Nice to see this thread active. I Just need a manual for Home Alone and a complete copy of California Games. I have been looking for California games for years and wouldn't you know one popped up on eBay in January on my saved searches.  By the time I checked the game was sold, even messaged the seller and pleaded to help me reach the buyer, the seller wouldn't help. Anybody here snag that please reach out!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204225870700?hash=item2f8ccf7b6c%3Ag%3AkRkAAOSwNuxj04Du&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA0LN3ywcVkTPZExIeuxwWiCQBp5lGsTc0zFgy3Q2DhlbIfmEnIz7nIhj1DtwMUDJoX7%2Fj7Gr1%2BwNzpsaXM%2BI27bQBZU7mQimAclwcJy1jskjUZ4A%2Bndbbeu2CBN5hGGBHFUJjqlg%2BX8q%2Bh%2B902NEH9hPtPHfjyrbA%2BkyzrsqPn4B3oW2GX4N5bbz1ZrrjX%2BwZSCz5be5IShSckyccAiA1Tb%2FvRKLX%2FJHee1vA048hCaajmxydyZCYt1YRPLU2rS%2BS6AKO2eHzDC%2FYxbR252DKaBk%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5LD7MzsYQ&nma=true&si=5ixPH3fGfXiD5pcsBQbuvchML5Y%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Operation Wolf is coming back!! LOL well I didn't play The House of the Dead reboot yet but I heard some good things so maybe this will be decent?

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission for Nintendo Switch (play-asia.com)

Ok excited for these!

SE Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX for Nintendo Switch (play-asia.com)

LE Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX [Limited Edition] for Nintendo Switch (play-asia.com)

Castle of Shikigami 2 (Multi-Language) for Nintendo Switch (play-asia.com)

Was browsing Play Asia and got really excited to see Akai Katana! Loved this on the 360, Glad to see a port is going physical. Out in December!

https://www.play-asia.com/akai-katana-shin-english/13/70fmzr

3 hours ago, 360collector said:

hold up, how did you know that?

SLG has been getting all the Taito releases so I just assumed it was coming. Now I wonder if they bring this to the states under the inin brand eventually but we surely won't get a special edition.

This was obviously going to happen. Tempted to grab this limited edition for the numbered release.

https://store.strictlylimitedgames.com/collections/ray-z-arcade-chronology/products/rayz-arcade-chronology-collectors-edition-nsw

Amazon has some deals on ININ games. https://www.amazon.com/stores/ININ/page/AD0D44A6-B6F7-4ADC-9DEF-15C3F0BE5341?ref_=ast_bln

Cotton Reboot is on lightning deal now for 33% off, Taito Milestones is 50% off and a few others are on lightning deals later on so don't forget to set a reminder if interested.

14 hours ago, RegularGuyGamer said:

I put in that preorder so hopefully they come through. I'm out of the loop on these international releases. What is the difference between this one and a hypothetical NTSC release? Just the rating logo being missing?

If you want this soon you might want to cancel this if it's a preorder because if they are waiting for stock to fulfill orders it's likely the reprint. You can get it from Amazon UK for $50 shipped and have it next week.

20 hours ago, MiamiSlice said:

It is showing as out of stock @RegularGuyGamer: https://www.play-asia.com/klonoa-phantasy-reverie-series-english/13/70f7k7

I had ordered it weeks ago and my order shows as shipped. So I'll let you know if I get it. I would imagine they will eventually get more in stock, but I guess there's no guarantee =/ 

 

Nice too know, I preordered on 6/3 and got an email today that it's delayed till the reprint arrives!? What the heck did I preorder for? 

I just went ahead and ordered an EU copy from Amazon UK for $50 shipped since both copies I order from Playasia are going to take well into August to arrive.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klonoa-Phantasy-Reverie-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B09SZTPHXT/ref=sr_1_120?qid=1656567185&s=videogames&sr=1-120&_encoding=UTF8&tag=polan18-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=977ed1e57d821a11a0541f04b5b74623&camp=1634&creative=6738

Deathsmiles came proper with an actual manual!

19 hours ago, Skorp said:

If anyone is after Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition, it has been up for a bit. It took me over a hour to finally get one. That's how bad it is. At least the site did not crash this time. Good luck to you all.

The worst experience, spent a total of 8 hours between the two drops. Did not get one either time!! Pissed 

That Direct was pretty good!

Today also M2 and Taito announced a new Shmup collection Ray’z Arcade Chronology!
https://www.taito.co.jp/en/rayzarcadechronology

https://www.play-asia.com/rayz-arcade-chronology/13/70fjlb?ref=agent&sc1=N587878167

M2 always gets my money so easy.

5 hours ago, Makar said:

So Shantae may not be fetching a high price, but look up Shantae pirates curse. Over $400 CIB!! Looks like it’s one of the most expensive switch games. The 3DS version is getting rather pricy too at over $150. 

I still vividly remember seeing the 3DS one on shelves in gamestops for weeks and no one bought it even though each store only got one copy. 

Yup this has been the most expensive standard edition game for awhile followed by Attack on Titan, the Messenger and the Liar Princess. This was an early LRG release before all the FOMO set in and before they did the Best Buy reprints. It has been even higher averaging over $500 for awhile before finally coming down under $400 recently. I even seen the $10 slip cover for the Shante set sell for over $100 just crazy!

If you missed Raiden V before the price shot up looks like you can get both games in a dual pack soon.

https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/raiden-iv-x-mikado-remix-raiden-v-directors-cut-dual-pack-switch