Description
Up for sale is an authentic, exceptionally unique vintage Japanese gaming controller: Takara PlayStation Roulette Controller (Model TAKC-00001) for PS1 & PS2 (Boxed Set), originally created for "The Game of Life" (Jinsei Game).
Key Highlights & Features
- Iconic Mechanical Roulette Wheel: Designed with a physical spinning wheel in the center to recreate the tactile board game experience right on your PlayStation console.
- Dual Console Compatibility: Compatible with both Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) and PlayStation 2 (PS2) consoles via standard wired controller ports.
- Complete Collector's Boxed Package: Includes the dedicated roulette controller unit, original Japanese instruction manual, and original illustrated retail box.
- Japan-Exclusive Novelty Peripheral: A holy grail addition for retro game controller collectors, specialty peripheral displays, and PlayStation history enthusiasts.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Takara / Sony Licensed
- Model Number (MPN): TAKC-00001
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 / PlayStation 2
- Box Dimensions: approx. 8.3" x 6.7" x 3.9" (approx. 21.0 cm x 17.0 cm x 10.0 cm)
- Total Shipping Weight: approx. 1.54 lbs (approx. 700 g with crush-proof boxed packaging)
- Japanese Barcode (JAN): 4904880138678
- Country of Origin: Japan
Condition & Collector's Note
Condition: Pre-Owned / Near Mint Condition (Used Only Once / Boxed)
- Sourced directly from a Japanese private collector who used it only once. Controller body, buttons, and wheel are exceptionally clean with practically zero signs of handling.
- Outer retail box shows minor vintage shelf rubbing and light edge softness consistent with age, but remains bright and sturdy.
- Includes original Japanese user guide/manual.
- Carefully stored in a clean, climate-controlled, smoke-free, and pet-free environment.
Safety & Compliance Notice
Intended Audience & Age Level: This retro video game accessory is a historical collector's specialty hardware piece intended strictly for adult collectors and enthusiasts (Ages 15+ / Adults).
Shipping & Crush-Proof Armor Packaging
- Box-in-Box Protection: The retail box will be sealed in a waterproof plastic sleeve, wrapped in thick multi-layered shock-absorbing bubble wrap, and packed securely inside a rigid corrugated outer shipping box with edge padding to ensure zero damage in international transit.
- Tracking & Handling: Dispatched directly from Japan via SpeedPAK Economy / Expedited with end-to-end international tracking provided.
International Buyers - Please Note
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.