That’s usually the case in the US as well. I think Mr. Weinersmith just took some creative liberties for the sake of the joke.

I’m not sure why you would get this over something like an RG35XX H, unless you never play PS1/N64/PSP/DC and care a great deal about build quality.

And it’ll be faster and double the size, plus two separate parts that come apart in your pocket.

“Still breathing”

“I’m here, aren’t I?” (usually used at work)