In Too Deep: A Collectors Reflection Upon Life

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See, I'm the opposite of one or two favorite consoles. I am the kinda, if I see at least 10 games on a system I'll get it. The way I'm running it right now, I just get the games I want, and if I need another system for a game, I wait and see if there is anything else I want. That's why I'm thinking of getting a BC PS3, that way I can pick up the PS2 and PS1 games I missed along with PS3.


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BoringSupreez wrote:
scarper wrote:I found that I spent way too much time and I'm not an old person, but I'd still like to give advice to aspiring collectors: Pick one or two consoles, and make sure you love them.

That's what I ended up realizing. I only seriously collect for three systems: N64, Xbox and PC. Those are my ultimate favorites. That's three, rather than one or two, but PC almost doesn't count since I collect really slowly for it, and I've been collecting for it longer than any of my other systems. Plus, PC games outside of point-and-clicks are usually cheaper than console games, so it's less of an investment.


I only collect for the PC, PS2, and Gamecube. Their combined libraries are so humongous though that it can easily become too much.

I also have a NES, SNES, and N64, but I rarely buy games for them these days.
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J T wrote:
BoringSupreez wrote:
scarper wrote:I found that I spent way too much time and I'm not an old person, but I'd still like to give advice to aspiring collectors: Pick one or two consoles, and make sure you love them.

That's what I ended up realizing. I only seriously collect for three systems: N64, Xbox and PC. Those are my ultimate favorites. That's three, rather than one or two, but PC almost doesn't count since I collect really slowly for it, and I've been collecting for it longer than any of my other systems. Plus, PC games outside of point-and-clicks are usually cheaper than console games, so it's less of an investment.


I only collect for the PC, PS2, and Gamecube. Their combined libraries are so humongous though that it can easily become too much.

Yeah, even if you just stick to the good stuff (which is what I do) a PS2 or PC collection can become huge.

J T wrote:I also have a NES, SNES, and N64, but I rarely buy games for them these days.

Heck, I haven't bought a Saturn or GBC game since 2008. Most of the other systems I have in my collection other than N64, Xbox and PC I have only a small number of games for (less than 10.)
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This guy sounds like he has issues that can only be solved with professional help. It sounds like the issues run deeper than just his collecting, he sounds depressed.
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I colect TG-16, Playstation, PS2 and 360. Some of those thoughts have crossed my mind at one time or another. I still managed to stay in touch with the world, buy a home and get married though.
On my collecting journey I accumulated waaaay more than i can ever possibly play. Most of my stuff is sealed still. Maybe I'll play them...maybe not. I don't let it bother me.
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dedalusdedalus wrote:This is true - collecting video games isn't that expensive of a hobby, unless you're collecting Neo Geo AES or importing PC-Engine. Compare it to wine-tasting, maintaining a vintage car, or collecting golden or silver age comics -- it's practically pennies to dollars.

The PCE isn't THAT expensive to collect for.

The most expensive "must have" game that isn't named Sapphire* is Dracula X, and that can be found for around $100 if you look around and don't care about spine cards.

*The bootleg versions are very high quality and will not break your bank. There's even a debate whether they are actually boots or legit!
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