HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF OFFICIAL e-AMUSEMENT
The time has come. You’re finally going to play at an arcade that supports e-AMUSEMENT! Maybe you’re at a Round 1 in America or you’re in another country with an arcade that supports the service. Regardless, it’s time to read up on how to make the most of your experience!
1) Buying an eAMUSEMENT Pass
If you want to play on eAMUSEMENT, you’ll need a pass to do so. In America, Round 1 locations are typically supplied with the standard gray card (usually priced between $7 and $10)
You may find that this card is totally bland and void of personality. If you do, I don’t blame you. Other card designs exist but are not sold in America, thus forcing you to search for cards using other means. I recommend searching http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/ for any good deals!
So many card designs!! @A@
2) Playing your first games of eAMUSEMENT
Did you know that certain KONAMI arcade games have your first game FREE?
The very first time you use your eAMUSEMENT pass on select games, you won’t have to pay for your first game! Neat, right? Put you Round 1 card away! You don’t have to worry about a thing for your first go at Sound Voltex! Just tap your eAMUSE Pass and you’re good to go!
The following games are free to play on your first game:
Sorry, IIDX lovers...
For American players, this may only be two different games (possibly three if MUSECA is added to the list), but that’s valuable credits you can put into another game! Great, right? Enjoy your first game on the house, with love from Konami.
3) Registering Your eAMUSEMENT Account
Okay you’ve enjoyed your first games or so, and now you want to set up your account.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do such:
- Go to http://p.eagate.573.jp/
What a beautiful site~
- Click on the blue button on the right side of the page
- A sign up information sheet will appear. For the weeb impaired, here’s a summary of everything it’s asking:
1. Your Location - DO NOT EDIT THIS.
a. It is preset to Japan, which you WILL WANT. Trust me.
2. Your Language
a. As the person from Japan you TOTALLY ARE,
Japanese will be the only option. You get used to it eventually.
3. Your KONAMI ID Name
a. Whatever you want your username to be here
4. Your Email Address
5. Your Password
a. For your account here, not your email
6. Security Question - must be written in Japanese
a. The very first question asks for your mother’s maiden name.
b. You know what it is? 冥? It’s totally 冥. Just copy and
paste the character for Mei as your answer. Super easy to remember.
7. Would You Like News from Konami?
a. The second option is no.
8. Your Nickname (screenname)
a. Use all the English you want
9. Your Gender
a. Sorry to nonbinaries out there
10. Your Birthday
11. Blood Type
a. Not required but people like to know it I guess
12. Region in Japan you Live In
a. Just pick one
Lastly, type in the captcha and agree to the terms and conditions! You’re good to go! Check your e-mail for the confirmation and the rest should be easy to navigate on your own.
4) Adding Your eAMUSEMENT Pass To Your Profile
Log in to the website using the red button above the blue one you used to sign in. If you’re already signed in, click on the red button anyways. You’ll be redirected to your profile page!
Here’s mine for reference
You can see there are a row of buttons at the very top of the page (with MY PAGE selected). To add your pass, you’ll want to click on the one that says e-AMUSEMENT. From there, you should see a little menu towards the left with multiple different options with pictures of cards. Simply click on the one with a “+” on a card to register your own pass.
This page will ask you for the 16 digit card code on the back of your pass, as well as the 4-digit pin number you’ve been using for your games. Voila! Your pass is connected to your eAMUSEMENT profile! You’re now good to go to access your player information on the respective game webpages, add paseli, and more!
That should be all that you need to know for now! If any other questions come up, I’ll be sure to answer them ASAP! Be sure to also check out my other pages: “Making the Most Out of Your Round 1” and “PASELI: Why You Want It and How to Use It”! Thanks for reading!