Playasia
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | E-commerce, Entertainment merchandise |
| Founded | 1 January 2002 in Hong Kong |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Asia-Pacific, International |
| Products | Import game titles, DVDs, music albums, CDs, electronic gadgets, food items, literature, gaming console peripherals, cables, toys |
| Website | play-asia |
Playasia operates as an e-commerce platform specializing in entertainment merchandise originating from Asia. Its inventory includes import game titles, DVDs, music albums, CDs, electronic gadgets, food items, literature, gaming console peripherals, cables, and toys. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Playasia primarily caters to the Asia-Pacific region while also providing international shipping for most of its offerings.
History
Established in 2002 in Hong Kong, Play-Asia.com initially concentrated on games and accessories compatible with leading gaming consoles and PC systems. Over time, its catalog broadened to feature electronic products like the Tamagotchi collection.
In September 2018, the company underwent a rebranding initiative and adopted the name Playasia, accompanied by a refreshed logo design.
Funding of game development
Playasia supported the creation of the side-scrolling shooter Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, demonstrating its commitment to backing specialized gaming projects.
Import suspension
After legal action targeted Lik-Sang for importing NTSC-J PlayStation 3 hardware and software into Europe, Playasia halted shipments of PlayStation 3 products to European Union customers.