One of the coolest stores in Akihabara is Super Potato, it is a famous Mecca for classic Nintendo fans. If you are looking to buy a Super Famicon new in box, this is the place to go. Stores like this and arcades show how important gaming is to the culture of Japan. This was not a store full of tourists wanting to buy exclusive or classic Nintendo gear, but a place to fulfill everyone’s nostalgic love of Nintendo. Super Potato is filled with classic games, systems and merchandise it really is the perfect visit for anyone that has any interest in classic gaming. It was very interesting to see the Japanese equivalent of some of my favorite systems, such as the Famicon and Super Famicon. It was even more interesting to watch locals play some of my favorite games in the store, it appeared the store had also become a place to show off one’s gaming prowess with the classics. This is one of multiple places were people congregate to show their skill and accept challenges.
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OMG! This really is an interesting store and I hate the fact that I missed it. I will try to visit this store on my next visit to Japan which is this July!! For some reason, I am a video gamer and at the same time I am not comfortable talking about video games in public. As a second biggest entertainment business, video games need to deal with this problem in order to expand their business. I think Nintendo is doing a good job on changing perceptions of video gamers from nerdy to casual. Thank you Nintendo!
Comment by kayjay0630 June 21, 2008 @ 7:24 amGah! I missed this Super Potato as well! I cannot believe it. This seems like a really freakin cool store and while I didn’t have a console until the PS2 I still have fond memories of going over to my friend’s houses just so I could play their video games, which in most cases meant playing their Nintendos. Oh Super Mario World, how I loved thee. Just like Streets of Rage, with Hagar, Cody, and Guy. ::Wave of nostalgia hits like a tsunami::
Comment by kingofbreaker June 25, 2008 @ 3:02 pm