If you jailbreak your vita, language patch are available for some game
@2fast4udkКүн бұрын
Nice..I've always wanted a PSP but never had the money when I was a kid. Now I have 4 of them. The best condition one that I have was found at the fleamarket for 5$, 3000 model in perfect condition.
@jstmakenoiseКүн бұрын
i'll put you all on...y'all need to find a way to get a xian yu account. refurbished psp1000 are only ~50 cad
@kryotec21932 күн бұрын
got myself a ps vita 2 years ago for around 80$ on Ebay from a japanese seller
@yournightmare99993 күн бұрын
Still have almost 300 physical psvita games
@EuroThingy3 күн бұрын
@yournightmare9999 woaaah how long did it take to get that many?
@yournightmare99993 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy 2-3 years when everyone hypnotized by new switch, at that time price for vita games was great
@spandi236 күн бұрын
Right now I'm just trying to get the ff7 edition psp, trying to be patient and get it at a good price
@WeanaBala6 күн бұрын
i admire your work ethic and your dedication to your channel! ️
@EuroThingy6 күн бұрын
Much appreciated :)
@mjstwocents45689 күн бұрын
I got mine for a very reasonable price fortunately
@ThatIceChampion11 күн бұрын
I got a phat PSP with 2 memory cards (32 MB and 2GB), 3 Games (Ratchet & Clank, Little Big Planet and SSX On Tour) a Mini USB cable and the original charger and battery for 90 bucks locally
@atomixfang11 күн бұрын
Kind or ridiculous to use gloves for a console that is so scratched already.
@EuroThingy11 күн бұрын
@atomixfang Hahaha, nah it wasn't about the scratches, they are fingerprint magnets, and it was for the convenience of you not seeing a greasy console.
@InkfinityOkamix311 күн бұрын
I currently have 2 Vitas, launch 1000 OLED, and Japanese Aqua Blue 2000. I play the 2000 more because I love the color and slimness. I’ve also amassed over 100 physical games for it. Pretty much have every game I’ve wanted for the system now.
@dudetf12 күн бұрын
There could also be local services that you could try using, though idk about the pricing compared to other known services like Zenmarket I live in Russia and since none of the services support delivery to my area i can resort to something like Avito, a used marketplace like ebay but for like, Russian stuff and you could search services specifically for that stuff, it cost about 2.5k RUB or 28 dollars for KG, but those services are known to take a small commission for stuff I've been thinking of importing some stuff from Japan like some games for my PS2, some other cool stuff for my laptop and my PSP and maybe a PSX at some point, so i'm just saying stuff that i've read up on the surface, it all depends on the rating of the services and how well they pack things up or how much they want you to pay for them to send stuff over
@KysNono13 күн бұрын
this is why i love the france console market bought my vita for 65 euros (70,75 usd ) and you can find a fat ps2 compatible ps3 for 50 euros (54,42 usd) or a wii for 15 euros (16,33 usd) if anybody reads this you should look into forwarding from the eu
@Zero-Saber13 күн бұрын
Thank you for this. It's a really useful information since I wanted to get a handheld for myself.
@shrippie-421414 күн бұрын
If you plan on just modding it and just downloading every game just get a Android emulation device, and you'll probably get GameCube and PS2 as a bonus plus easy storage
@just271614 күн бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong, the song you used is used on granturismo. I remember the song playing while having my car washed. Somebody on the comments pls confirm this haha😂
@DarshanB3014 күн бұрын
I brought my PS Vita last year for £100 and I love it
@owokill14 күн бұрын
i win psp 1000
@_daleko15 күн бұрын
Got a GameCube controller from Sendico, it cost 20€, SHIPPING WAS 80€. Never again, beware of hidden fees.
@D0M-ds2db15 күн бұрын
Chill
@HithereJimHerald16 күн бұрын
I've had mine since the christmas after it came out I think? I've always loved it, I had two that came with me to college that I used to use often with different mods and games on them. Now that the scene has died down I really don't use them anymore but I still love them. I've noticed a huge surge in people making videos on this thing the last 6 months or so, and I really wish more had been around since the beginning to really talk about it. One of the weirder consoles that never got the love it deserved, and while there are so many better emulation devices these days I'll never get rid of them
@user-ep5sd9br3s17 күн бұрын
I have 3, one modded, one I'll keep unmodified and the other I was changing the shell but burned something with screen. I don't know how to solder to fix so I'll give away for free to anyone who knows how to fix.
@Alpha_Anthony4 күн бұрын
I know how to solder
@vivienlynn258518 күн бұрын
I don't really see the financial benefit tbh. A Red Vita 2000 is 190 € when bought on local ebay. In Japan 120 €. + 3 € Proxy handling + 3 € Shipping to Proxy + 20 € Shipping to my country + 6 € Customs handling + ~18% import (=~22 €) == 174 € I wouldn't be surprised if they also add conversion fees, since we probably need to pay in Yen. (+ 5 € ?) I am all in for saving some money, even if it is just 10 €, but this seem not worth the effort. Especially since with such a tight calculation it can easily happen that the Japanese Vita ends up costing more..
@EuroThingy18 күн бұрын
@vivienlynn2585 I've noticed 4 things 1: Shipping to proxy, is your proxy charging you, or have you chosen a seller that wouldn't cover shipping? 2: customs handling, once again, is this your proxy charging you, or is it customs themselves?. 3: You can use wise to convert Euros to yen and may have a better rate than your banks conversion. 4: import tax, yeah, understandably, nothing we can do about this one.
@nbow2219 күн бұрын
can u tell me the game name at 6:01 pls
@EuroThingy18 күн бұрын
MotoGP 14, I always show the games played at the end of my videos.
@nbow2218 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy thx bro
@nbow2218 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy by mistake i delete the vita deploy app how can i install again can u help me? pls .
@slyde357519 күн бұрын
i wish i knew this years ago before i paid 150$ for a PSTV 😭
@EuroThingy19 күн бұрын
@slyde3575 Don't feel that bad, PSTV's have gone up everywhere at this point. The only way you'd be saving money is if you aimed at buying the value pack which came with a controller and 8gb memory because they can be found for around $140 (including shipping) where as just the PSTV is around $120 after shipping (both from the Japanese market.)
@japangamejunk20 күн бұрын
Even those prices are way too high compared to what you can get in stores here. 20 years ago I used to by stuff to resale abroad but at close to cost just as a way to transfer money between international bank accounts for fun. These days many people just put up stuff online even without having items, knowing there are multiple stores a short drive away and all of them would have the item far less than the listed price. Someone wins the auction and only then they invest the money to get the item to send abroad. I advise anyone to honestly take time to come to Japan for a few days, get a rental car, and go to the warehouse-style used shops in the suburbs and rural areas. The amount you save if you stock up on everything you could want would easily pay for the flight and hotel and rental. And hopefully the people who take my advice are good enough not to strip away the stock to resell and giving others the chance to buy fairly...
@EuroThingy20 күн бұрын
How low would the cost of a PSP-1000 go? Especially the ones labeled as "junk" but they functional fully, just cosmetic damage.
@japangamejunk20 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy I remember seeing one about a year ago that was 500 yen with a scuff mark on the side and with the analog nub and battery door missing (which of course can be easily replaced). If I recall correctly this was at the Hard Off store in Kamisu city of Ibaraki prefecture, and it wasn't there the last time I visited a couple of months ago. Often you can find them between 1000-2000 yen with the UMD door sticking shut and needing to be pried open, etc. My 1000 model is the same I bought new in December 2004 as first in line at the store and I've taken care of it over 20 years. My 2000 model was 4000 yen in good condition about 10 years ago I think, and my 3000 model was complete in box and beautiful at 5000 yen, bought 6 years ago, because it is the North American version and this "junk" as it couldn't play domestic UMD movies and the X and O functions were reversed. Typically PSP systems loose but in good condition go for between 4000 and 7000 yen if you aren't looking for something super cheap.
@EuroThingy20 күн бұрын
@japangamejunk much obliged your detailed reply.
@kidrobot.16 күн бұрын
that would be too much to buy then you'd have to ship it all back and pay for customs
@japangamejunk16 күн бұрын
@@kidrobot. oh did not think of that maybe you could hide it all in a sock in the suitcase 🤣
@EuroThingy20 күн бұрын
Thank you everyone for the support and comments. Seeing as the main topic this video revolves around is the pricing, I want to further clarify some information unclear in the video. • Pricing: The pricing I compared to are products from Amazon Japan & eBay Japan. In markets where there are vastly more Vita's it may not be worth it to use this method for a cheap Vita (as the more common something is, the less valuable it tends to be price wise) unless you want to import a specific color in what would be referred to as "Rank A" (very little scratches overall 8/10 condition) by Japanese sellers on eBay. If you really want a good deal, you need to be patient and take a day or two or a week of browsing. Most of these are private sellers so you can't just browse one person's profile selling multiple quantities of a single item. I've managed to grab an Aqua blue PS Vita for just $55 dollars, but bare in mind other people are also looking for these items for either their personal collection or to be re-sold. So you need to be fast when you find something you like. On the contrary, in regions where the PS Vita and PSP are rare in local market places, this video is aimed to help reduce the cost. I understand potentially a $20 - $30 difference in price may not be worth the effort to import a Vita within a market that has a strong currency, but depending where you are based for some people $20 is a huge difference. • Shipping costs This really depends on which country you are based in. I can't give a general pricing. Yet still, shipping costs fall back onto "pricing." If PS Vita's are uncommon in your country, importing one + proxy + shipping fee would still be cheaper than buying one off eBay/Amazon and definitely cheaper than your local market. A safe estimate for a boxed PS Vita's weight (1000 & 2000 model) would be 500 - 600 grams (1.1 - 1.3 pounds) if you were to inquire about a quote for shipping. • Niche products Items such as the PSP GPS antenna can be found for as cheap as $5, but other items such as a PSTV may be in a similar price range as eBay. If you take your time you can find a white PSTV Value pack (dualshock 3 controller + 8gb memory card) around the $125 to $150 mark. It's similar to prices found on eBay in the U.S market for just a PSTV (after proxy + shipping) except these are boxed and generally in a much better condition. As one comment very well stated, "Your milage may vary". Unfortunately this isn't 100% the solution for everyone as either the pricing isn't what they expected or shipping related issues. But feel free to reach out to me and im more than happy to assist if you are unsure about anything.
@basti.902221 күн бұрын
Do not pay 200 bucks to these scalpers.
@jackipiegg21 күн бұрын
4:40 are these prices include shipping to your doorstep?
@EuroThingy21 күн бұрын
Short answer: Nope, it depends on which country you're in, but roughly add $15 - $20 USD on top if we consider shipping. Detailed answer + my experience: Personally, I'd order some extra stuff, whether it's another console or a couple of games to make up for it. I'm nowhere near Japan, and my estimated shipping via DHL was $40, but the final actual price came down to $20. This includes a boxed PSTV, boxed PS Vita, brand new PSP-1000, boxed PSP-2000, and several games and accessories. ( The reason for so many is related to future videos that are in the making.) Your milage may vary depending on what you choose, and from experience, I'd say definitely take your time and don't jump on the first deal you see. DHL was the most reasonable for me, but once again, it depends on the country you're in as maybe FedEX or UPS may have a better pricing for you. IF you are considering to import a PS Vita, and you want to get a quote or an estimate for shipping the weight of a boxed PS Vita is roughly 800g (with everything in the box including charger and paperwork.)
@jackipiegg20 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy Wouldn't that make the prices comparable with ebay then.
@EuroThingy20 күн бұрын
@jackipiegg It really depends on what you choose, especially if you want a cleaner model in really good condition, then it'll cost similar to a mediocre model on eBay. I picked up a rough aqua blue Vita for $55, so you need to take your time.
@bubblegum-grey935821 күн бұрын
If you live in the border between Mexico and the united States I highly recommend you guys to go farther deep into Mexico (Mexico city for instance) there you'll find quite a lotta people willing to sell retro handhelds and consoles at a affordable price y'all can pay easily. Don't buy at gameshops if possible cause they most of the time overprice everything, tryna always buy using Facebook marketplace. I bought a working copy of pokemon FireRed and silver with a GBA for just 50 bucks.
@theintangiblecog515721 күн бұрын
Just here to add that currently mid way through 2024 I’ve seen the market value of used 2000 models priced between $200 USD to $350, and sell for around those prices. The first 1000 models (OLED) used were selling $50-$100 more. New sealed 2000 models were/are ridiculously priced sometimes at $1200 USD, but typically sold at a market value between $650-$750, and the 1000 models priced at $1500 selling at $750-$950. So I’m not sure where KZreadrs are getting these lower price figures from. I’ve even gone as far as look up current market evaluations for 2024, and have seen graphs of upward trends for the PS Vita prices, and sales averaging $750 USD for new; $300 for used (models were unspecified.)
@EuroThingy21 күн бұрын
I completely ditched the overpriced market on Amazon and eBay and started importing them from Japan myself. Video going over this if you're interested. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4d-o9uKg6mueMY.htmlsi=wVIPcGl7NSHGTeSQ
@bobateaboy0422 күн бұрын
vitas arent really that expensive oddly enough compared to the 3ds
@EuroThingy22 күн бұрын
@bobateaboy04 it's even funnier that the Nintendo Switch costs less than the Vita (2nd hand lite) and, to some degree, can also emulate Vita games.
@AkaiAmeUltsch9 күн бұрын
That’s because the 3DS was more popular, even though the PSVita was far better.
@leobgoo635022 күн бұрын
👍
@lxcas540123 күн бұрын
i bought a really good condtion complete in box ps vita 1001 with a oem sony 64gb sd card, 2 really good games and a carrying case for $200
@8bitnation41923 күн бұрын
I over paid for both the Vita and the PSP. But they were both boxed special editions and were well worth the extra cost. Will use Mecari next time.
@kidrobot.16 күн бұрын
what versions were they?
@8bitnation41916 күн бұрын
@@kidrobot. Red Vita, Red PSP with Black Buttons both OEM.
@malant271923 күн бұрын
Ive got 3 of them. 1 for my official account another was bought already modded and the last one was for me to tinker with but then i got a steamdeck and lost interest in all 3 of them 😅
@Rob0_t23 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video, man. I never knew this was an option... I've been looking to buy myself a ps vita for some time but I could never find any good deals before, they're all overpriced... So I'll see if this option works for me.
@EuroThingy23 күн бұрын
@Rob0_t Reach out to the proxy of your choice for a shipping quote. A boxed PS Vita is roughly 500-700 grams, and their shipping calculator estimated it would be $40 USD via DHL, when in reality, it ended up being $20 USD.
@Rob0_t23 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy thanks for the tips. The shipping for my country really is the only thing worrying me since I already confirmed I can find Vitas of the model I want in pretty good condition in the jap marketplace for cheaper prices than ebay. Hopefully it will work out.
@rommelflores261823 күн бұрын
During my trip to Tokyo last April cherry blossoms season went to a walk in Akihabara and purchased a preowned Ps Vita 1000.
@EuroThingy23 күн бұрын
Akihabara is on my list to visit in the future! What color was the psp you got?
@rommelflores261823 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy Black Ps Vita 1000. I got a PSp decade ago two of them one is silver and another piano black. Still working fine. Akihabara is magical, would love to go back there in the future.
@thecastiel6923 күн бұрын
Maybe good for some countries, but for me ebay is a way cheaper then mercari+proxy
@HungNguyen-to7dg23 күн бұрын
What is the game he is showing at 0:30
@EuroThingy23 күн бұрын
Yakuza 5
@omgurSOromantic23 күн бұрын
I remember getting one of these around launch 12 years ago before the PS4 was even announced. I never really got to play the must have games unfortunately I really only played shovelware launch titles. It was a good system if you were into JRPGS and Visual Novels at that time though.
@dead-eyeddrifter575623 күн бұрын
I bought a modded PSP from Aliexpress for 60 bucks a few months ago. Works great and I'm happy with it.
@onlyVetements23 күн бұрын
i love you dude
@roninstormYT24 күн бұрын
thank god i keep my ps vita i did not get rid of it i emulate my psp games on it i pre order my vita 1000 phat model in 2013 i glad i got ir day 1 it has not crashed or caused problems
@z00kz24 күн бұрын
another thing that i wanna say is that this mercari marketplace looks awesome to buy things cheaper, im looking to buy a steam deck however i don't have much money but searching on here seems like ill be able to cut costs and not have to worry about them going out of stock constantly
@z00kz24 күн бұрын
awesome editing on this video, love the new serena theme as i love yakuza myself, im on yakuza 6 right now
@EuroThingy24 күн бұрын
Me too! I just started playing 6 a few days ago.
@z00kz24 күн бұрын
@@EuroThingy nice!
@Zippy_Zolton22 күн бұрын
I'm close to beating Kiwami but it's the only title I have on Steam (I bought the entire 0-6 bundle during a sale but it was on a friend's gift card that got a stupid chargeback so I have to wait to play those) so I'm going to play the two PS2 titles to fill my Yakuza fix until they come on sale again
@z00kz22 күн бұрын
@Zippy_Zolton im already on yakuza LAD😭, i finished yakuza 6 in like 2 or 1 day, it was so short but had a really satisfying finale fight
@Zippy_Zolton22 күн бұрын
@@z00kz Have you played the PS2 games or just the Kiwami remakes?
@jimmymcperson25 күн бұрын
Awesome video, I love the New Serena theme in the background
@HonzaOpava25 күн бұрын
Mercari is sadly not avaible in my country. (Czech Republic) Do you guys have any other websites you would recommend?
@gabekyun25 күн бұрын
thx so much. i wanted to buy a vita and 3ds but on eBay it cost too much, i knew about proxy (buyee and neokyo) since i bought a couple Japanese switch games.
@Katastrophe0325 күн бұрын
This is useful even for New Nintendo 3DS XL?
@EuroThingy25 күн бұрын
Absolutely! Although I covered Playstation handhelds in this video, really you can import anything that is allowed. So yeah you can get the New 3DS XL or even fishing equipments, light bulbs and so on.
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If you jailbreak your vita, language patch are available for some game
Nice..I've always wanted a PSP but never had the money when I was a kid. Now I have 4 of them. The best condition one that I have was found at the fleamarket for 5$, 3000 model in perfect condition.
i'll put you all on...y'all need to find a way to get a xian yu account. refurbished psp1000 are only ~50 cad
got myself a ps vita 2 years ago for around 80$ on Ebay from a japanese seller
Still have almost 300 physical psvita games
@yournightmare9999 woaaah how long did it take to get that many?
@@EuroThingy 2-3 years when everyone hypnotized by new switch, at that time price for vita games was great
Right now I'm just trying to get the ff7 edition psp, trying to be patient and get it at a good price
i admire your work ethic and your dedication to your channel! ️
Much appreciated :)
I got mine for a very reasonable price fortunately
I got a phat PSP with 2 memory cards (32 MB and 2GB), 3 Games (Ratchet & Clank, Little Big Planet and SSX On Tour) a Mini USB cable and the original charger and battery for 90 bucks locally
Kind or ridiculous to use gloves for a console that is so scratched already.
@atomixfang Hahaha, nah it wasn't about the scratches, they are fingerprint magnets, and it was for the convenience of you not seeing a greasy console.
I currently have 2 Vitas, launch 1000 OLED, and Japanese Aqua Blue 2000. I play the 2000 more because I love the color and slimness. I’ve also amassed over 100 physical games for it. Pretty much have every game I’ve wanted for the system now.
There could also be local services that you could try using, though idk about the pricing compared to other known services like Zenmarket I live in Russia and since none of the services support delivery to my area i can resort to something like Avito, a used marketplace like ebay but for like, Russian stuff and you could search services specifically for that stuff, it cost about 2.5k RUB or 28 dollars for KG, but those services are known to take a small commission for stuff I've been thinking of importing some stuff from Japan like some games for my PS2, some other cool stuff for my laptop and my PSP and maybe a PSX at some point, so i'm just saying stuff that i've read up on the surface, it all depends on the rating of the services and how well they pack things up or how much they want you to pay for them to send stuff over
this is why i love the france console market bought my vita for 65 euros (70,75 usd ) and you can find a fat ps2 compatible ps3 for 50 euros (54,42 usd) or a wii for 15 euros (16,33 usd) if anybody reads this you should look into forwarding from the eu
Thank you for this. It's a really useful information since I wanted to get a handheld for myself.
If you plan on just modding it and just downloading every game just get a Android emulation device, and you'll probably get GameCube and PS2 as a bonus plus easy storage
Correct me if I'm wrong, the song you used is used on granturismo. I remember the song playing while having my car washed. Somebody on the comments pls confirm this haha😂
I brought my PS Vita last year for £100 and I love it
i win psp 1000
Got a GameCube controller from Sendico, it cost 20€, SHIPPING WAS 80€. Never again, beware of hidden fees.
Chill
I've had mine since the christmas after it came out I think? I've always loved it, I had two that came with me to college that I used to use often with different mods and games on them. Now that the scene has died down I really don't use them anymore but I still love them. I've noticed a huge surge in people making videos on this thing the last 6 months or so, and I really wish more had been around since the beginning to really talk about it. One of the weirder consoles that never got the love it deserved, and while there are so many better emulation devices these days I'll never get rid of them
I have 3, one modded, one I'll keep unmodified and the other I was changing the shell but burned something with screen. I don't know how to solder to fix so I'll give away for free to anyone who knows how to fix.
I know how to solder
I don't really see the financial benefit tbh. A Red Vita 2000 is 190 € when bought on local ebay. In Japan 120 €. + 3 € Proxy handling + 3 € Shipping to Proxy + 20 € Shipping to my country + 6 € Customs handling + ~18% import (=~22 €) == 174 € I wouldn't be surprised if they also add conversion fees, since we probably need to pay in Yen. (+ 5 € ?) I am all in for saving some money, even if it is just 10 €, but this seem not worth the effort. Especially since with such a tight calculation it can easily happen that the Japanese Vita ends up costing more..
@vivienlynn2585 I've noticed 4 things 1: Shipping to proxy, is your proxy charging you, or have you chosen a seller that wouldn't cover shipping? 2: customs handling, once again, is this your proxy charging you, or is it customs themselves?. 3: You can use wise to convert Euros to yen and may have a better rate than your banks conversion. 4: import tax, yeah, understandably, nothing we can do about this one.
can u tell me the game name at 6:01 pls
MotoGP 14, I always show the games played at the end of my videos.
@@EuroThingy thx bro
@@EuroThingy by mistake i delete the vita deploy app how can i install again can u help me? pls .
i wish i knew this years ago before i paid 150$ for a PSTV 😭
@slyde3575 Don't feel that bad, PSTV's have gone up everywhere at this point. The only way you'd be saving money is if you aimed at buying the value pack which came with a controller and 8gb memory because they can be found for around $140 (including shipping) where as just the PSTV is around $120 after shipping (both from the Japanese market.)
Even those prices are way too high compared to what you can get in stores here. 20 years ago I used to by stuff to resale abroad but at close to cost just as a way to transfer money between international bank accounts for fun. These days many people just put up stuff online even without having items, knowing there are multiple stores a short drive away and all of them would have the item far less than the listed price. Someone wins the auction and only then they invest the money to get the item to send abroad. I advise anyone to honestly take time to come to Japan for a few days, get a rental car, and go to the warehouse-style used shops in the suburbs and rural areas. The amount you save if you stock up on everything you could want would easily pay for the flight and hotel and rental. And hopefully the people who take my advice are good enough not to strip away the stock to resell and giving others the chance to buy fairly...
How low would the cost of a PSP-1000 go? Especially the ones labeled as "junk" but they functional fully, just cosmetic damage.
@@EuroThingy I remember seeing one about a year ago that was 500 yen with a scuff mark on the side and with the analog nub and battery door missing (which of course can be easily replaced). If I recall correctly this was at the Hard Off store in Kamisu city of Ibaraki prefecture, and it wasn't there the last time I visited a couple of months ago. Often you can find them between 1000-2000 yen with the UMD door sticking shut and needing to be pried open, etc. My 1000 model is the same I bought new in December 2004 as first in line at the store and I've taken care of it over 20 years. My 2000 model was 4000 yen in good condition about 10 years ago I think, and my 3000 model was complete in box and beautiful at 5000 yen, bought 6 years ago, because it is the North American version and this "junk" as it couldn't play domestic UMD movies and the X and O functions were reversed. Typically PSP systems loose but in good condition go for between 4000 and 7000 yen if you aren't looking for something super cheap.
@japangamejunk much obliged your detailed reply.
that would be too much to buy then you'd have to ship it all back and pay for customs
@@kidrobot. oh did not think of that maybe you could hide it all in a sock in the suitcase 🤣
Thank you everyone for the support and comments. Seeing as the main topic this video revolves around is the pricing, I want to further clarify some information unclear in the video. • Pricing: The pricing I compared to are products from Amazon Japan & eBay Japan. In markets where there are vastly more Vita's it may not be worth it to use this method for a cheap Vita (as the more common something is, the less valuable it tends to be price wise) unless you want to import a specific color in what would be referred to as "Rank A" (very little scratches overall 8/10 condition) by Japanese sellers on eBay. If you really want a good deal, you need to be patient and take a day or two or a week of browsing. Most of these are private sellers so you can't just browse one person's profile selling multiple quantities of a single item. I've managed to grab an Aqua blue PS Vita for just $55 dollars, but bare in mind other people are also looking for these items for either their personal collection or to be re-sold. So you need to be fast when you find something you like. On the contrary, in regions where the PS Vita and PSP are rare in local market places, this video is aimed to help reduce the cost. I understand potentially a $20 - $30 difference in price may not be worth the effort to import a Vita within a market that has a strong currency, but depending where you are based for some people $20 is a huge difference. • Shipping costs This really depends on which country you are based in. I can't give a general pricing. Yet still, shipping costs fall back onto "pricing." If PS Vita's are uncommon in your country, importing one + proxy + shipping fee would still be cheaper than buying one off eBay/Amazon and definitely cheaper than your local market. A safe estimate for a boxed PS Vita's weight (1000 & 2000 model) would be 500 - 600 grams (1.1 - 1.3 pounds) if you were to inquire about a quote for shipping. • Niche products Items such as the PSP GPS antenna can be found for as cheap as $5, but other items such as a PSTV may be in a similar price range as eBay. If you take your time you can find a white PSTV Value pack (dualshock 3 controller + 8gb memory card) around the $125 to $150 mark. It's similar to prices found on eBay in the U.S market for just a PSTV (after proxy + shipping) except these are boxed and generally in a much better condition. As one comment very well stated, "Your milage may vary". Unfortunately this isn't 100% the solution for everyone as either the pricing isn't what they expected or shipping related issues. But feel free to reach out to me and im more than happy to assist if you are unsure about anything.
Do not pay 200 bucks to these scalpers.
4:40 are these prices include shipping to your doorstep?
Short answer: Nope, it depends on which country you're in, but roughly add $15 - $20 USD on top if we consider shipping. Detailed answer + my experience: Personally, I'd order some extra stuff, whether it's another console or a couple of games to make up for it. I'm nowhere near Japan, and my estimated shipping via DHL was $40, but the final actual price came down to $20. This includes a boxed PSTV, boxed PS Vita, brand new PSP-1000, boxed PSP-2000, and several games and accessories. ( The reason for so many is related to future videos that are in the making.) Your milage may vary depending on what you choose, and from experience, I'd say definitely take your time and don't jump on the first deal you see. DHL was the most reasonable for me, but once again, it depends on the country you're in as maybe FedEX or UPS may have a better pricing for you. IF you are considering to import a PS Vita, and you want to get a quote or an estimate for shipping the weight of a boxed PS Vita is roughly 800g (with everything in the box including charger and paperwork.)
@@EuroThingy Wouldn't that make the prices comparable with ebay then.
@jackipiegg It really depends on what you choose, especially if you want a cleaner model in really good condition, then it'll cost similar to a mediocre model on eBay. I picked up a rough aqua blue Vita for $55, so you need to take your time.
If you live in the border between Mexico and the united States I highly recommend you guys to go farther deep into Mexico (Mexico city for instance) there you'll find quite a lotta people willing to sell retro handhelds and consoles at a affordable price y'all can pay easily. Don't buy at gameshops if possible cause they most of the time overprice everything, tryna always buy using Facebook marketplace. I bought a working copy of pokemon FireRed and silver with a GBA for just 50 bucks.
Just here to add that currently mid way through 2024 I’ve seen the market value of used 2000 models priced between $200 USD to $350, and sell for around those prices. The first 1000 models (OLED) used were selling $50-$100 more. New sealed 2000 models were/are ridiculously priced sometimes at $1200 USD, but typically sold at a market value between $650-$750, and the 1000 models priced at $1500 selling at $750-$950. So I’m not sure where KZreadrs are getting these lower price figures from. I’ve even gone as far as look up current market evaluations for 2024, and have seen graphs of upward trends for the PS Vita prices, and sales averaging $750 USD for new; $300 for used (models were unspecified.)
I completely ditched the overpriced market on Amazon and eBay and started importing them from Japan myself. Video going over this if you're interested. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4d-o9uKg6mueMY.htmlsi=wVIPcGl7NSHGTeSQ
vitas arent really that expensive oddly enough compared to the 3ds
@bobateaboy04 it's even funnier that the Nintendo Switch costs less than the Vita (2nd hand lite) and, to some degree, can also emulate Vita games.
That’s because the 3DS was more popular, even though the PSVita was far better.
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i bought a really good condtion complete in box ps vita 1001 with a oem sony 64gb sd card, 2 really good games and a carrying case for $200
I over paid for both the Vita and the PSP. But they were both boxed special editions and were well worth the extra cost. Will use Mecari next time.
what versions were they?
@@kidrobot. Red Vita, Red PSP with Black Buttons both OEM.
Ive got 3 of them. 1 for my official account another was bought already modded and the last one was for me to tinker with but then i got a steamdeck and lost interest in all 3 of them 😅
Thank you for the video, man. I never knew this was an option... I've been looking to buy myself a ps vita for some time but I could never find any good deals before, they're all overpriced... So I'll see if this option works for me.
@Rob0_t Reach out to the proxy of your choice for a shipping quote. A boxed PS Vita is roughly 500-700 grams, and their shipping calculator estimated it would be $40 USD via DHL, when in reality, it ended up being $20 USD.
@@EuroThingy thanks for the tips. The shipping for my country really is the only thing worrying me since I already confirmed I can find Vitas of the model I want in pretty good condition in the jap marketplace for cheaper prices than ebay. Hopefully it will work out.
During my trip to Tokyo last April cherry blossoms season went to a walk in Akihabara and purchased a preowned Ps Vita 1000.
Akihabara is on my list to visit in the future! What color was the psp you got?
@@EuroThingy Black Ps Vita 1000. I got a PSp decade ago two of them one is silver and another piano black. Still working fine. Akihabara is magical, would love to go back there in the future.
Maybe good for some countries, but for me ebay is a way cheaper then mercari+proxy
What is the game he is showing at 0:30
Yakuza 5
I remember getting one of these around launch 12 years ago before the PS4 was even announced. I never really got to play the must have games unfortunately I really only played shovelware launch titles. It was a good system if you were into JRPGS and Visual Novels at that time though.
I bought a modded PSP from Aliexpress for 60 bucks a few months ago. Works great and I'm happy with it.
i love you dude
thank god i keep my ps vita i did not get rid of it i emulate my psp games on it i pre order my vita 1000 phat model in 2013 i glad i got ir day 1 it has not crashed or caused problems
another thing that i wanna say is that this mercari marketplace looks awesome to buy things cheaper, im looking to buy a steam deck however i don't have much money but searching on here seems like ill be able to cut costs and not have to worry about them going out of stock constantly
awesome editing on this video, love the new serena theme as i love yakuza myself, im on yakuza 6 right now
Me too! I just started playing 6 a few days ago.
@@EuroThingy nice!
I'm close to beating Kiwami but it's the only title I have on Steam (I bought the entire 0-6 bundle during a sale but it was on a friend's gift card that got a stupid chargeback so I have to wait to play those) so I'm going to play the two PS2 titles to fill my Yakuza fix until they come on sale again
@Zippy_Zolton im already on yakuza LAD😭, i finished yakuza 6 in like 2 or 1 day, it was so short but had a really satisfying finale fight
@@z00kz Have you played the PS2 games or just the Kiwami remakes?
Awesome video, I love the New Serena theme in the background
Mercari is sadly not avaible in my country. (Czech Republic) Do you guys have any other websites you would recommend?
thx so much. i wanted to buy a vita and 3ds but on eBay it cost too much, i knew about proxy (buyee and neokyo) since i bought a couple Japanese switch games.
This is useful even for New Nintendo 3DS XL?
Absolutely! Although I covered Playstation handhelds in this video, really you can import anything that is allowed. So yeah you can get the New 3DS XL or even fishing equipments, light bulbs and so on.
@@EuroThingy thank you for your fast answer