sealed game discussion

Post by **Pascal** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:38 pm

I know this is a bit of a taboo subject amongst the general gaming community, but it's news all the same, and may interest the small minority to whom it applies.

A new forum site has recently just been set up aimed at collector's who prefer to collect factory sealed video-games, called Sealed Game Heaven ( http://forum.sealedgameheaven.com , http://www.sealedgameheaven.com ), and has already so far been reported on by Kotaku.com; InsertCredit.com; And also BitParade

The forum features in-depth guides and discussions regarding sealed games from all regions, as well as useful information regarding what to look out for, as well as the differences between factory seals and reseals. It also has another section where members have posted pictures of their impressive sealed game collections for your viewing pleasure!

The forum is predominantly English and German, with area's for discussions in both languages. Even if you are not a fan of this unique collecting phenomenon, it may still fascinate you or even provide enlightenment!

Post by **fastbilly1** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:24 pm

I view sealed videogames alot like unpunched boardgames. Having a handful in the collection is one thing, but having a collection of sealed games is just collecting boxes. Maybe its just me, but I buy games to enjoy them, not to have them sit on a shelf.

Post by **racketboy** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:03 pm

But to be honest, this is the same situation as many other collections that you'll find on eBay and the like.
I used to be a collector of sports cards and Hot Wheels cards and there is always a demand for stuff in the most un-touched condition possible.
Thankfully, I've moved on from that mentality for the most part, but it is not uncommon.

Post by **sohoya** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:03 pm

omg! Some of those guys have some serious collections. But Ive got to agree with fastbilly1....

I buy games to enjoy them, not to have them sit on a shelf.

Post by **Gamerforlife** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:05 pm

The thought of a bunch of classic games sitting on a shelf never to be played by anyone is like a crime against humanity. I have games I've never played, but it's more a lack of time than a lack of will.

Post by **Curlypaul** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:45 pm

I completly agree that its a waste to not play them, although I do find myself drawn to sealed games, perhaps the answer is to buy one sealed and one opened (mint) copy to play. maybe when someone gives me a whole pile of cash maybe

Post by **RadarScope1** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:24 pm

Not to sound like a broken record here but I agree with others. Games were meant to be played!

But I guess there's nothing wrong with collecting sealeds. (Is that a word?) We're talking about a mass-marketed retail product so there's ample opportunity to get them and save them. I suppose the only way I'd do this is for investment purposes. Think of all the major cash you could score right now by selling sealed copies of popular or rare NES or Saturn games you bought for the retail price 10 or 20 years ago.

Post by **fastbilly1** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:47 pm

Well I do have a couple games in my collection that are sealed - Final Fantasy V for the Super Famicom (right infront of my FFV cold cast statue) as well as a bunch of Atari 5400 games. But they number less than ten, out of hundreds.

Post by **SealedCollector** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:42 pm

japanese SNES games were never sealed ....

Post by **Scooter** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:59 pm

I'm an avid collector and really only collect complete games (box, media, instructions). I don't have a single loose SMS, Genesis, Sega CD, Saturn or Dreamcast game. I do have a few loose Game Gear games, but boxes in the GG world can be hard to come by. I require that my GG games at LEAST have a manual.

That said, I don't get the sealed game thing. I mean, I understand it, but it's kind of a waste. I've even been known *gasp!* to OPEN a sealed game I have bought. I do work at keeping my games organized and in good shape, but sealed is a whole different thing.

My other hobby is musclecars. I'm very strongly in the "restored accurately down to the finest detail" camp. My '65 Malibu SS is very accurately restored and I did not in any way modify the engine even though many modifications could be done that would be entirely invisible. My car has netted a best of 996 points on a 1000 point scale (I typically average 980 points) at serious car shows concerned with originality and accuracy in the restoration. Even at that, I drive the car and have even taken it to the drag strip (and have the time slips to prove it). It is still quite pristne even though the restoration was finished in 2000, but it's gotta be driven now and then!