If that were the case, there wouldn’t be so many 2nd hand stores there. The number of Surugaya, Hard Off, Book Off, Lashinbangs among others and independent retro game stores are proof of this.
Comment on I Bought a “Junk” PSP From Japan: Here’s How It Went
MoogleMaestro@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Used products in Japan are generally stupidly cheap. Something about the culture makes it so that people generally look at old devices as worthless and non-new devices are occasionally shunned.
Anyway, good write up and grats on the PSP. Good luck with the next one too.
pycorax@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
PerfectDark@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Anyway, good write up
Thank you! I had a ton of fun with this one, because I love the consoles so damn much. It was a fun surprise when it all arrived and I got to see just what the word “junk” meant this time, and (as ever), it was such a pleasant surprise. It might be a little selfish of me to think it, but I really think the old and humble PSP still has a place as a great handheld even in 2026!
thethrilloftime69@feddit.online 1 day ago
I’ve read that Japanese culture doesn’t see stuff as worthless, but that it should be available to everyone. They just want future generations to be able to play old games more easily.
blitzen@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
Nintendo would like a word.
Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Nintendo is not Japan. We only ever hear about NoA when criticizing them.