Buying Broken Tech from Japan: Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation & More!

Japanese Tech Haul Unboxing

• 📦 Two large packages from Sendico arrived, containing a variety of Japanese tech items, with shipping costs totaling $181.
• 🇯🇵 The unboxing features several Sega Saturn items, including a full-scale racing wheel (HSS-0115) and a Sega Saturn console with various games and a fight stick.

Sega Saturn and Games

• 🕹️ The Sega Saturn racing wheel, despite its age, was tested with "Daytona USA" and found to be functional, though the console's disc drive showed signs of wear.
• 👾 Several Sega Saturn games were unboxed, including "Cyber Troopers Virtual-On" and "Pocket Fighter", with a focus on testing their functionality.
• 💰 The Sega Saturn lot, including the console, games, and fight stick, was purchased for 9,200 yen (approximately $75).

Nintendo Handhelds and Consoles

• 🎮 A Nintendo DSi in surprisingly good condition was acquired for 5,830 yen ($39), along with the Korg DS-10 synthesizer game for 5,500 yen ($37).
• 💡 The Wii U, a complete-in-box "Mario Kart 8" bundle, was purchased for $70, but the GamePad was found to be non-functional, preventing full testing.
• 🕹️ A collection of Nintendo handhelds, including a transparent Game Boy Color, Game Boy Pockets, a DS Lite, and a DMG Game Boy, were assessed for functionality, with some working and others deemed non-functional.
• 🌟 A modified Sega Game Gear with a new shell, screen, USB-C, and rechargeable battery was showcased as a significant upgrade over the original, costing $333.

PlayStation and Other Collectibles

• 📺 The PS Vita TV (PlayStation TV) was purchased for under market price (around $160) and confirmed to be working, offering access to PS1 and PSP classics via PlayStation Now.
• 🤖 A rare 1984 Bandai Gundam PT-6000 terminal was acquired for $41, noted for its detailed screen and functionality.
• 🚀 A fully restored 120GB PS3 with backwards compatibility for PS2 games was purchased for $332, highlighting its upgraded components and preventative maintenance against the Yellow Light of Death (YLOD).
• 📖 A manual and map for "Pocket Monsters Blue" were bought for $25, adding a collectible element to the haul.