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3DS covers by WaSaBi, GameTech’s “traditional Japan” inspired accessory line. At ¥2,520 ($33) each, these might be — like all WaSaBi accessories — a pricey way to decorate your 3DS, but, um, at least the 3DS part will be cheaper soon…
Gametech has quickly built up a decent selection of WaSaBi accessories for 3DS, and as a reminder, it ships worldwide.
This week, Gametech also released a really nice looking DS/3DS card case in its Plus Palette line. These coordinate with the other Plus Palette accessories, and include a matching screen cleaner.
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3DS skins from Gametech’s WaSaBi series. These are actually plastic stickers that cover the 3DS, rather than being the real fabric used in most WaSaBi accessories, but they provide the same look.
Each one costs ¥1,260 ($15) and includes skins for both the outside and inside of the 3DS unit. I can’t imagine wanting to cover the shiny exterior of the 3DS, but there are worse ways to do so if you are looking for external decoration.
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New “Irodori” DSi LL skins by WaSaBi. My favorite line of game system decorations announced a huge refresh of its product line, including dozens of new designs for DS, DSi, DSi LL, iPhone 4, PSP 3000, etc. I highlighted these because they’re so different — they’re designs from the Choju-jinbutsu-giga, I believe. There’s also now a set of straps, with patterns on the fabric. They sell for around 1200 yen each.
Gametech will happily sell these things to US-based shoppers. The DSi LL skins above are $12.99 each.
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tags / wasabi / gametech / jc / accessories / importsWooden PS3 and Wii stands, and iPhone cases. If you like the woodgrain look of vintage consoles like the Atari 2600, and want to add that kind of look to your modern systems (in real wood), these mahogany accessories by Gametech are for you. They’re a collaboration between the all-wood Mokudigi and traditional Japanese design-based WaSaBi lines.
This much class in your console support structure comes at a price: the PS3 stand is ¥6,300 ($73), the Wii stands are ¥10,500 ($121) each, and the iPhone cases come in at a painful ¥11,550 ($133). Wooden Mokudigi accessories without the extra decoration can be had for quite a bit cheaper, though still well beyond the “reasonable for a Wii stand” range.
tags / gametech / mokudigi / wasabi / iphone / stand / jcNew DS cases from Gametech’s WaSaBi line. In late August, the company unveiled three new lines of accessories: “Hagane” aluminum cases for DSi and PSP 3000, “Yawaraka” soft cases for DSi and DS Lite, and “Kataki” hard cases for DSi and DS Lite. All feature traditional Japanese patterns and artwork.
I think I like the muted look of the single-color printing on the metal and soft cases even more than I like the full-color patterns!
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Another line item for my E3 roundup: I visited Gametech’s WaSaBi accessories booth and grabbed some pictures of all the cases and accessories on display. Gametech was at the booth to kick off its US sales of the accessories, all of which use traditional Japanese art and fabric patterns.
I’ve actually been following this line since late last year. After seeing the line in a TGS image gallery, I contacted Gametech to try to find out if there were any US companies from whom I could order WaSaBi items. Due to the language barrier, the Gametech representative who contacted me thought I was a US company that wanted to sell them. I should have responded, but I was pretty embarrassed.
Then, a couple of months ago, Gametech announced more WaSaBi accessories, and I mused once again about where to find them. Eric and I chatted briefly about actually ordering some and selling them on the site, though we decided against it, mostly because we don’t know a damn thing about business.
I’m glad we didn’t invest any money, because now Gametech is selling the stuff directly!
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Selection from Gametech’s WaSaBi “Irodori” line of DS skins, now in production for DSi (and also DS Lite). The company also has a “Kirameki” line (DS Lite here) with “a shiny and elegant surface to make your digital device look even more luxurious.”
I have no idea where to find them outside of Japan, unfortunately.
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Gametech is at TGS showing off their line of console and handheld accessories inspired by Japanese traditional culture. Wired’s Chris Kohler snapped this picture and alerted us to the new line. I’m a longtime fan of their kimono fabric DS cases, but this ukiyo-e stuff is all new to me.
I absolutely love the DS cover featuring Hokusai’s Red Fuji. I also like the Great Wave off Kanagawa Xbox cover, though I recognize that making a console look like that is probably kind of tacky.
Check out some of the WaSaBi line here, or see more photos from Gametech’s TGS display at Game|Life.
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