When it comes to PCs in Akihabara, this is the first place to go.
When exploring Akihabara, one cannot avoid the "PC stores" that have played a central role in the town from the Showa period to 2022.
There was a time when the demand for PCs was declining due to the offensive of smartphones and tablet devices, but recently the popularity of e-sports boom, PC games, and the demand for nest eggs have brought PCs back into the spotlight.
Now and in the past, when people think of buying a PC, Akihabara is probably the first place that comes to mind, and even in manga and anime, Akihabara is always mentioned in stories about buying a PC. That is why we visited the DOSPALA Akihabara Honten, one of the long-established PC stores in Akihabara.
Please note that the lineups and prices in the photos in this article are current as of the time of the interview, and may have changed due to product shortages, replacements, price revisions, etc.
Visit the DOSPALA Akihabara Honten Store
DOSPALA Akihabara Honten is a 5-minute walk from the Electric Town North Exit of JR Akihabara Station. It is located on a street called "Parts Street," a little behind Chuo Street. The 1st, 3rd, and 5th floors of the building are occupied by BTO (build-to-order) PCs, which are synonymous with DOSPARI, on the 1st floor; motherboards, CPUs, and other parts on the 2nd floor; Shanghai Inquirer, which stocks interesting PC peripherals and miscellaneous goods from around the world, and its corporate counter on the 3rd floor; and used PCs and related parts on the 5th floor, The 5th floor is lined with used PCs, related parts, smartphones, tablets, and more.
From gaming to creator collaboration! If you want to buy a BTO PC, go to the 1st floor!
The first floor is lined with BTO PCs, synonymous with DOSPARA, and you can order your favorite configuration at the store. Of course, recommended configurations are available in stock for same-day pickup, so those who go to buy a computer and want to set it up immediately at home can rest assured that it will be ready to go.
The lineup includes models collaborating with famous VTubers and streamers (game players), as well as models that meet the recommended specifications of game makers.
There are also low-priced models in the lineup, breaking down the notion that gaming PCs and PCs for creators are "expensive," making it easy for those who "don't care that much about specs" or "want a low-priced entry-level PC to start with. It's great that it's so easy to get your hands on one.
If you have a specific budget, required specifications, and games you want to play, you can tell the store staff and ask them to recommend a PC configuration for you. This high degree of freedom is one of the strengths of DOSPARA.
If you want to build your own PC from parts, head to the 2nd floor where you will find an impressive selection!
The second floor sells CPUs, memory, graphics boards, motherboards, cases, and more. This floor is for those who want to build their own PCs or upgrade their specs. If you are familiar with self-built PCs, you can find all the parts you need to build your own PC on this floor.
You can choose all the parts to your liking and build your one and only PC in the world, so if you are going to buy an expensive PC, it might be interesting to go to this floor to make it your own.
Some parts are sold exclusively at DOSPARA, and it is an interesting feature that you can't buy them at other stores.
If you are looking for peripherals, distribution-related products, or Shanghai Inquirer, head to the 3rd floor!
On the 3rd floor, you will find peripheral devices such as mice and keyboards, and the recently trendy distribution equipment, as well as interesting and "off-the-wall" Shanghai Inquirer products in various ways.
If you want to enjoy full-fledged gaming on your PC, you will want to pay attention to peripherals such as keyboards and mice. On this floor, you can actually touch and feel the products, so you can easily find the right one for you.
It is difficult to get an idea of the size of distribution equipment through mail order, but here you can see the actual equipment, so you can choose while considering the size of your room or desk. Everything you need for delivery is gathered in one place, so even beginners will be able to find everything they need without much hesitation.
For those who want to draw on a PC, tools such as LCD tablets are also available, so creators can probably find everything they need on this floor.
Shanghai Inquirer, which offers a variety of interesting products, is also located on this floor.
You can find inexpensive, high-performance products such as PC stands, monitor arms, and other standard items, as well as products that you can't find at other stores.
From smartphones to PCs and parts, if you are looking for used products, head to the 5th floor!
And the 5th floor is the used goods floor.
This floor features used parts such as CPUs and memory. While most other used stores sell mostly notebook PCs, here you can also buy used parts, so you can rely on them when you have a slightly old part that has broken down and you want to replace it. You can rely on us when you want to replace a part that is a little old and has broken down.
Of course, we also deal in used PCs with OS installed, so if your PC breaks down, you may be wondering whether you should buy used parts to repair it or buy a used PC instead.
There are also used smartphones and tablets, so you may be able to use the points from your PC purchase to buy a new one!
For the 17th installment of Shun Gori's Akiba Exploration, we visited the DOSPALA Akihabara main store, which is the most famous PC store in Akihabara.
If you visit from the first to the fifth floor, you can find almost all PC-related products, and the store is staffed by reliable and knowledgeable PC experts.
Finally, a quick snapshot of the store manager, Mr. Hisasue, who gave us a friendly tour of the store.
We will continue to add more Akiba information in the future, so please look forward to it!
You can also see YouTuber Shun Gori's activities on YouTube.
He is appearing in various places, mainly talking about Taiwan, where he used to live, so please check out his YouTube channel as well!
- Store Information
- Store Name:DOSPALA AKIHABARA Main Store
- Address:1F-3F/5F Rock2 Building, 3-11-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Phone: 03-5295-3435
- Business hours:11:30 - 20:00 (purchase orders accepted until 19:30)
- Official page :#
- Store Map:#
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