Pi inside a Famicom

obsidianspider

I did contemplate wireless, but when I googled those kind, I was looking at £60 for a pair...

Don't worry. You're not done yet. ;)

FlyingTomahawk

He doesn't have the long, red front sticker.
What do you mean by cover? The red thing that covers the cartridge entrance?

He sure does have a impressive spare parts selection though. Too bad no one is offering a brand new top cover (white). Someone with a 3D printer could get it done though.

Regarding the shipping, Japan does not export game stuff and if you know a store here in Japan that does then they are doing it illegally.
I have no idea and they probably neither as to why that rule still exist these days.
It was meant to prevent the disturbance of markets. Long time ago the Japanese were the fastest to release videogame titles and to not interfere with foreign markets they created this rule. Every game cover, even today says "for Japan only". Every carrier will refuse to transport any packages that contain videogames.

That's the story behind it.
That said, no he doesn't ship internationally.

MadRikXIV

@FlyingTomahawk said in Pi inside a Famicom:

@MadRikXIV

He doesn't have the long, red front sticker.
What do you mean by cover? The red thing that covers the cartridge entrance?

He sure does have a impressive spare parts selection though. Too bad no one is offering a brand new top cover (white). Someone with a 3D printer could get it done though.

Regarding the shipping, Japan does not export game stuff and if you know a store here in Japan that does then they are doing it illegally.
I have no idea and they probably neither as to why that rule still exist these days.
It was meant to prevent the disturbance of markets. Long time ago the Japanese were the fastest to release videogame titles and to not interfere with foreign markets they created this rule. Every game cover, even today says "for Japan only". Every carrier will refuse to transport any packages that contain videogames.

That's the story behind it.
That said, no he doesn't ship internationally.

Thankyou for the translation and stuff.

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That bit, not sure if the one I got has that piece.

And learnt something new about Japan, odd export law, as there was a lot of Famicoms on eBay that allowed me to bid.

Will investigate the stickers in the US, as a respray is my preferred option, It needs a new life, and not a look like its sat in a smokey pub for the weekend.

FlyingTomahawk

On the other hand some people like antique stuff to look used a bit. So "pub yellow" might become popular. lol

edmaul69

@FlyingTomahawk im confused. Does this mean no video game stuff can be exported? I have bought a lot of video game stuff from japan over the years.

FlyingTomahawk

@edmaul69

Officially yes, it is prohibited to export videogames to other countries.
Are you sure you bought the stuff from Japan directly and not Hongkong?

If the seller is smart he'll just write "toy" on the declaration papers and the post office or other carrier will transport it. If you happen to write videogames on it then they'll most likely refuse to accept the package.

obsidianspider

@FlyingTomahawk I bought my Super Famicom from an eBay seller in Japan. It was no issue at all.

FlyingTomahawk

@obsidianspider

Ebay seller = private person evtl. a foreigner? = possible.
I didn't say you can't get stuff, I just say that according to the laws here it is prohibited.
Try to order at stores like amazon japan or other stores, no one will ship. Ebay sellers or stores in Hongkong like Play-asia will ship stuff.

I worked in the videogame business for over 10 years and even owned an online store and we never could import directly from Japan wholesale people. So we used to go through private people that went around to get the stuff for us.

FlyingTomahawk

@obsidianspider

lol, it says video game console! They probably don't know what that means. Hahaha...

obsidianspider

@FlyingTomahawk yeah, it was pretty blatant on the label

edmaul69

@FlyingTomahawk yeah i have bought a lot of video game stuff straight from japan. I never paid attention to the labels though as i never thought there was an issue.