Video Game History Hour

Ep. 91: Life Before Final Fantasy VII

Sep 7, 2022
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INSIGHT

UK Import Process

  • Importing games in the UK often involved mail-order services or independent shops.
  • Adaptors like Action Replay were used to play imported games on UK consoles.
ANECDOTE

Datel Still Exists

  • Datel, known for Action Replay, still sells console accessories.
  • Kelsy and Frank discuss purchasing a GameCube SD Media Launcher live on air.
INSIGHT

Parallel Import Cultures

  • Similar to Super Play in the UK, US magazines like EGM and GameFan promoted importing.
  • The UK games market was underserved, leading to higher import interest.
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