Hello,

I don't know where I can post about this, I would like to know how I can get video games suppliers and wholesalers.

Especially Japanese video games (in English)

Cause I want to import those games in my country, there is a lack of those video games here in Iceland.

Hi Xillia,

Welcome to Wholesale Forum

Have a look at the following US trade supplier of Japanese video games:

• eStarland.com - Wholesaler / Distributor of Video Games & Anime Worldwide

Also try contacting the following UK distributors to see if they can supply with Japanese imported games:

• Vogue Distribution - Wholesale Games consoles, games software and accessories, UK
• BRE Software Wholesale Used Video Game Sales

Try the two largest UK online trade directories of verified wholesale suppliers eSources and Wholesale Deals to find many more verified trade suppliers of video games from the UK and the rest of the EU. Both list tens of thousands of verified wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and drop shippers.

Have a look at the following results:

UK Suppliers of Video Games

• UK Video Games Suppliers
• Sony Ps2 Ps3, Games and Psp Wholesale Suppliers in UK - Wholesale Sony Ps2 Ps3 & Psp Directory
• Nintendo Wii, Games and Xbox Wholesale Suppliers in UK - Wholesale Nintendo Wii & Xbox Directory
• Pc Games, Consoles and Video Games Wholesale Suppliers in UK - Wholesale Pc Game & Video Game Directory

EU Suppliers of Video Games

• EU Video Games Suppliers
• EU Sony Ps2 Ps3, Games and Psp Wholesale Suppliers - Wholesale Sony Ps2 Ps3 and Psp Directory
• EU Nintendo Wii, Games and Xbox Wholesale Suppliers - Wholesale Nintendo Wii and Xbox Directory
• EU Pc Games, Consoles and Video Games Wholesale Suppliers - Wholesale Pc Game and Video Game Directory

Remember that most console video games have regional encoding restrictions. The reason why there aren't many imported Japanese video games in Iceland might be because Iceland falls under the European region and mainly uses PAL or PAL / SECAM systems, whereas Japanese video games will be exclusively released for NTSC-J systems. Consumers who have a rebuilt or decoded console will however be able to play imported games.

Consider approaching the publishers of Japanese video games directly to find out where you can source their video games wholesale. If you can persuade the publisher that supplying you can be a profitable business opportunity, they might be willing to help you import their games into Iceland. Some publishers already release versions of their games intended for export to other regional markets. Have a look at the following alphabetical list of well known and lesser known Japanese video game publishers:

• Arc System Works European website: Arc System Works Europe
• Asmik Ace Entertainment
• Atlus
• Banpresto
• Capcom
• D3 Publisher
• Data East
• Hudson Soft
• Irem
• Kemco
• Koei
• Konami
• Marvelous AQL
• Mastiff
• Namco
• Namco Bandai Games
• Nintendo
• Sega Sammy Holdings
• Sega
• SNK Playmore
• Sony Computer Entertainment
• Square Enix
• Success Corporation
• Sunsoft
• Taito Corporation
• Tecmo
• Tecmo Koei
• Tomy
• Tokai Communications

In the meanwhile you could also consider joining the affiliate programs of Japanese video game retailers to earn a commission for every referred sale. Have a look at more information about the affiliate program of the following retailer of Japanese video games:

• Play-Asia.com Affiliate Program - The easy way to earn money!

For more insight into the video games industry and to identify new trends, consider subscribing to the following trade publications:

• Famitsu
• Video Game News, Reviews & Gaming Jobs | Edge Magazine
• Home - www.GameInformer.com
• J2Games is your #1 source on the web for new and classic games!

For more information about sourcing video games, see the following past discussions:

• Importing Japanese Video games into the UK - Is this legal - Wholesale Forum
• Importing video games from Hong Kong for New Zealand market - NZ Region codes - Wholesale Forum
• Importing Electronics and Video Games to India - Wholesale Forum
• What is parallel importing in video games? - Wholesale Forum

To learn more about finding and verifying suppliers see:

• Wholesale Sources - How To Find Verified Wholesalers and Drop Shippers Instantly - Wholesale Forum
• eSources or Wholesale Deals - Which verified directory is best for a starting seller - Wholesale Forum

Hope this helps