Formal — to staff
Secondhand · Shopping
You
すみません、こちらのゲーム機は、購入前に動作確認できますか？
すみません、こちらのげーむきは、こうにゅうまえにどうさかくにんできますか？
Excuse me, can I check the operation of this game console before purchasing it?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no gēmu-ki wa, kōnyū mae ni dōsa kakunin dekimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, sutaffu ga otetsudai shimasu node, shōshō o-machi kudasai.
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はい、スタッフがお手伝いしますので、少々お待ちください。
はい、すたっふがおてつだいしますので、しょうしょうおまちください。
Yes, a staff member will assist you, please wait a moment.
Gesture & etiquette
Point at the item you want to test, then make a 'test' or 'check' motion with your hands (e.g., mimicking pressing buttons).
Always ask for permission before touching or handling items that are not directly on display for testing. Be prepared that some items might not be testable due to their used nature or lack of setup.