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Re: Yahoo! Japan Auctions thread

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S-Advent wrote:Now that is outrageous, I highly doubt anyone here would be able to buy it (Unless they save up money for it, though).
Well I recommend against even considering it at that price. Even half is too much considering that the housing sucks. If the panel was installed in the housing from an HSS-0130, ¥50,000 would be more realistic. If the panel was encrusted in Swarovski crystals, then maybe I'd understand ¥100,000. ;)
Yeah; the suggestions you're made would make the price be more reasonable, but for now, that thing is definitely off limits! :x
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If you need to play PlayStation 2 OMG (or MARZ) with Twin Sticks, here you go. urufufangu is now offering SS Twin Sticks modded for PS2, starting at a reasonable ¥3,000. EDIT: Only one bidder so it sold at that price.
PS2 バーチャロン対応 ツインスティック
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Here's a new in box TSEX, starting at a reasonable ¥25,000. I'm curious what this will go for. EDIT: It went for ¥26,500.
ツインスティック (バーチャロン用)
TSEX
TSEX
Here's another one. Bidding is currently at ¥4,900. EDIT: ¥26,100.
Xbox360 バーチャロン ツインスティックEX 新品未開封 HX3-50
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This auction is starting at ¥15,000 and is for eight model kits. There's one bid already. EDIT: Sold at that price.
コトブキヤ ハセガワ バーチャロン プラモデル8体セット - 未組立
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Here's a pretty cool auction.
電脳戦記バーチャロン・OT Ver.5.4基板 コンパネ・ハーネス付

It includes:
  • Model 3 board
  • VOOT Ver.5.2 ROMs
  • VOOT Ver.5.4 ROMs
  • VOOT Ver.5.2 "Versus City" Control panel
  • Saturn HSS-0130 to house the panel
  • Various harnesses
The starting bid is a reasonable ¥35,000. EDIT: Sold for ¥36,500.
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Here's a set of DC Twin Sticks modded for Xbox 360. It's in the box and apparently comes with spare spring catches (the part most likely to break). Starting bid is a bit, steep, though, at ¥14,800 (US $178 at today's rate).
美品 Xbox360対応 ツインスティック バーチャロン
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Seller: CAPCOM_21th
Item: Set of five posters
Price: reserve set to ¥10,000 EDIT: Did not sell.
Link: SEGA ポスター:バーチャロン×5枚(A1)
Pics:
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Seller: BlueEyes_Wolf
Item: OMG Versus City control panel
Price: starts at ¥1,000 EDIT: Sold for ¥5,750.
Link: バーチャロン(パネル)
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No, I haven't forgotten this thread. Unfortunately, there has been a severe drought of interesting VO items on YJA lately. I was stoked to see this auction for two Naomi motherboards and two VOOT Ver.5.66 ROMs! I don't think the seller mentions it but it looks like it also includes two communications boards (required for linking Naomi games). Starting bid is ¥8,000 and I'm guessing it will end around ¥50,000. EDIT: It ended at ¥35,500 with 14 bids.
NAOMI バーチャロン5.66 2台セット
Ver.5.66 ROMs
Ver.5.66 ROMs
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There's been very few auctions of interest lately. Here's a Temjin VOOT clock for ¥1,000. EDIT: Fixed the URL. It's still for sale.
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VOOT Ver.5.2 or 5.4 marquees, both starting at ¥1,000.
電脳バーチャロン☆アクリルパネル青 - DNA side - EDIT: Sold for ¥1,000
電脳バーチャロン☆アクリルパネル赤 - RNA side - EDIT: Sold for ¥2,200
DNA Marquee
DNA Marquee
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Here's a nice set of custom Xbox 360 Twin Sticks. Starting price is really high at ¥39,800. EDIT: I thought the price was too high, but apparently not. It sold for ¥44,000!!
Xbox360 バーチャロン用ツインスティック RAP+LSX-57仕様
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Two auctions for a Naomi motherboard with VOOT Ver.5.66 ROMs and the communication board. Both start at ¥5,000. From Excite translation it sounds like they are sold as-is since the seller only did limited testing.

ナオミ ★ バーチャロン オラトリオ・タングラム Ver.5.66 - 1 - EDIT: Sold for ¥14,000.
ナオミ ★ バーチャロン オラトリオ・タングラム Ver.5.66 - 2 - EDIT: Sold for ¥16,000.
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I don't recall seeing these before. They appear to be banners for OMG. Starting bid is only ¥1,000 for the set of four. They might be nice for a game room. EDIT: Sold for ¥1,000, what a deal!
バーチャロンタペストリー4本セット
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I haven't seen anything good for a month! Finally there's a somewhat interesting item on auction: a Model 3 Step 2 board (P/N 837-13022-01) with VOOT Ver.5.2 ROMs (P/N 834-13347) and the "security board", whatever that is (I'm not familiar with Model 3 stuff), starting at ¥1,000. I doubt it's rare (I'm sure you could easily find it by visiting Akihabara) but I don't see it often on YJA, so here it is. EDIT: Sold for ¥5,099.
バーチャロンOT ver5.2 ROMボード+通信+セキュリティボード
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Moose, I'd appreciate it if you could help me source some arcade VOOT/VO4 panel/stick hardware from Yahoo. THX.
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Catch22 wrote:Moose, I'd appreciate it if you could help me source some arcade VOOT/VO4 panel/stick hardware from Yahoo. THX.
Here's a search for "virtual-on" in the arcade section:
「バーチャロン」の検索結果 - Yahoo!オークション

Sellers that will ship internationally will normally have a message in English in the item description. Most sellers won't ship outside of Japan, though, so you'll likely have to go through an intermediary. Here are three that I believe are reputable:
MailOrderJapan
Japamart
Rinkya

Another thing you can try is to search eBay for video game auctions from sellers in Japan, then send the the seller a message asking if they can help you. Sellers living in or near Tokyo may be willing to get items in Akihabara since they probably are already going there regularly for their eBay items. And who knows, they might even have a storefront there! The fees may or may not be cheaper than the above intermediaries. The reason I mention eBay is that sellers there need to speak English. If you try calling or emailing random game stores in Akihabara, I don't think you will get very far unless you can speak Japanese.

There are some game stores in Japan that do cater to foreign (English-speaking) customers. You can contact them to ask if they can find what you want. Here are a few:
Excellent Com
River Service
Manjiro Works

I bought a Ver.5.66 Naomi ROM from Manjiro, and some AMP connectors from RS (for VOOT arcade controller mods). I may have bought from Excellent Com but I'm not sure.

Unfortunately VOOT and even Force are extremely old now, and most parts are no longer being produced, so it may be difficult to find what you need. Let us know how your search goes... any feedback on any stores/sellers would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks Moose, I'm using FromJapan.com... read up a tutorial on how to order from yahoo japan auctions. I'll keep you guys posted.
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Catch22 wrote:Thanks Moose, I'm using FromJapan.com... read up a tutorial on how to order from yahoo japan auctions. I'll keep you guys posted.
I guess you mean fromjapan.co.jp. Definitely let us know how it goes. It's good to have more options.
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Here are a couple of Fei-Yen figures at reasonable prices. Seller garland_tokyo is offering Fei-Yen the Tiger, starting at ¥2,500.
バーチャロン フェイ・イェン・タイガー
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Next, from seller Dotcom_Piero, is a clear Fei-Yen. Starting bid is ¥3,000.
フェイ・イェン・ザ・ナイト クリア版 バーチャロン ワンフェス
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