Collecting complete system libraries.

[Ack]

Sure! Oh, and since you like importing, if you have not yet tried it, check out Gundam Wing: Endless Duel. It is a great fighting game. Funny enough, Power Rangers: The Fighting Edition also used its engine. They are both a lot of fun.

[Xeogred]

I'm pretty jealous Ack, heh. I value my SNES collection the most (my second biggest next to the PSX probably). I'm on the fence about the whole idea though. I think there's definitely cultural value in a lot of games, but yeah I'm just not sure if I'd care to have a shelf filled up with sports games or something.

... well, I was just about to link to my IGN account to show off my little SNES collection, but holy shit they changed it again and this is the worst thing I've ever seen.
http://people.ign.com/xeogred/games

I guess it's about time I do some inventory soon and make an RFG account. All this said, there's still a lot of SNES games I want to track down. But for the most part, I'm very happy with what I've collected.

And hell yeah, loving the Lost Vikings praise here. Those games are incredible.

[Ack]

Oh dear, Xeogred, RFG now! Mine is linked in my sig. And while there are many sports games in that collection, there are a lot of other titles too. You should check out some of the other genres, like the massive number of beat em ups and hack and slash! Or the shmups. There really isn't a single definitive one, but there are quite a few that are at least respected.

[harper]

But, for something like the n64... there is just so much that would go unplayed, for anyone I'm sure.

Like?

[Hobie-wan]

fortunately for me, the entire 32x library is filled with high quality games.

Enjoy Motocross Championship and Metal Head do ya?

[dsheinem]

fortunately for me, the entire 32x library is filled with high quality games.

Enjoy Motocross Championship and Metal Head do ya?

Motocross Championship was actually one of two games (along with Doom) that I got on the Christmas when I first got the system. So yeah, I have a soft spot for it - even if it is garbage.

I have argued before (and will argue again) that the 32X has the highest percentage of decent to great games of any system ever.

See a list I made once: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 97#p446197 That's over 50% of the library that is worth owning, IMO.

[Hobie-wan]

I have argued before (and will argue again) that the 32X has the highest percentage of decent to great games of any system ever.

I'm just picking because you said 'entire'.

[MyNameIsVince]

I admire those who go for complete system libraries, but you REALLY have to be into the games and the system to pursue it, otherwise it's not worth it. I personally would not pursue a goal of having a complete NES system library because it's not my favorite system. I like the NES but not enough to go for a complete collection. Not by a longshot. In fact, to be honest there isn't a video game system in which I would really want to have a complete library of, except for one:

the Super Nintendo!

Being that it's my favorite system, this is probably the only system I would ever attempt to have a complete library of. I don't anticipate getting this done within the next year or 2. I envision this will take me years, but to me, with everything the SNES has been for me over the years, I wouldn't want it any other way. So if I'm gonna do a complete game library of any system, it would be the Super Nintendo (and by that I mean a complete NTSC library, like Ack is going for), and yes that even includes "classics" like Pit Fighter.....

Of course I have a LONG way to go. I'm currently at 44 SNES games right now.

BTW is the official count really at 725 games for the SNES in North America? I read that it was something like 722 (among other totals I've read from other sources, forum posts, and what not). I have a list of SNES games that was released by Nintendo but it doesn't include Frogger, which was the last SNES game released here.

[Razzmatazz]

I find collecting system libraries fascinating. My personal favourite console is the Nintendo 64, closely followed by the Dreamcast, and I can see why it is worth collecting every game for them. Of course there are crap games on them but compared to systems like the SNES, Genesis/Mega Drive or PS1, there is a feasible number of games. (253 PAL N64, 215 PAL Dreamcast).

I have a cabinet at home with 250 hip hop CDs. With cases. I love it, but having the cases takes up a fair amount of space. That's why something like the N64 you can just collect the cartridges, and I'm thinking about collecting Dreamcast disc-only. Does anybody here collect disc based games without the cases or manuals?

[Ack]

Of course I have a LONG way to go. I'm currently at 44 SNES games right now.

BTW is the official count really at 725 games for the SNES in North America? I read that it was something like 722 (among other totals I've read from other sources, forum posts, and what not). I have a list of SNES games that was released by Nintendo but it doesn't include Frogger, which was the last SNES game released here.

I had to take a break, but I've been effectively working on this collection since 2008. However, budget issues and unemployment has prevented me from getting further than I am, at one point causing me to take an entire year between purchases. It's not easy, but it does feel good. My suggestion for starting out is to consider seeking out your favorite genre and starting with those, which is how I did it. There are about 45 fighting games for the SNES in the US, including Pit-Fighter, and I made sure to track them all down first. Maybe you want all the FPS or the shmups, or the RPGs (though I would not start with those...expensive).

Anyway, I estimate about 725 when I talk to people about it because of those lists, Vince. I have also looked them up, even tracking down an official one online from Nintendo that I printed and keep to have a list of what I possess and what I don't. I also noticed the issue with Frogger after I bought it about two years ago. I would suggest looking closely at those lists you are examining. In general they tend to miss a few, like Super Scope 6. So, if the 722 count is to be believed based on those lists, then adding those two, it's actually 724. Hence my loose estimate. But some of those lists include the Donkey Kong competition cart or the StarFox Super Weekend cart. I generally don't see Super Noah's Ark 3D included, since it is unofficial, but that does not mean I haven't. So which ever list you go by, there are likely holes you will have to fill in later.