2013: Gaming Setup Tour: 44 Systems All Ready to Play (PART 1)

[@HowToX]

See what this setup looks like in 2022 on my other channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZuudZKYjqyUpsk

[@xRadicalAurax]

Wow. Paused at the very beginning just to take it all in. You sir, have given me inspiration for my future gaming setup. :) Original consoles + physical games > PC emulators + digital games. Nostalgia is priceless!

[@vinyleyezz]

SO COOL! Excellent organization and cable management, good job!

[@gabecleveland21]

I have gotta say that I've seen probably over 100 gaming setups and yours blew all the others out of the park. Absolutely amazing! I'm just dumbfounded at the effort and dedication it must have taken to do all that. You got an amazing setup and channel and for that you have 1 more subscriber

[@GrayStudios]

This is a great set up. I love the idea of those weird trays for tucking away controller cables, and emphasis on immediate playability. I'm genuinely shocked this video doesn't have more views, it's one of my favorite set ups I've seen on KZbin.

[@curtiswilliams7187]

Totally impressed. This had been a dream of mine most of my life. This set up is exactly the way I imagined it, including the two types of TVs. But I must say your collection is far more impressive than mine and waaaaaay more organized. Thanks for doing this so now I don't have to.

[@Jord9622]

SIMPLY PUT...BRILLIANT!!!! Love how you did it on an angle like that, so it can all be enjoyed from the center of the room!!!!!

[@RomanCoronado]

Everything about this video is a YES. I love the open concept, primarily because it gives the console the ability to breath (which is why I hate enclosed units/cabinets). I hope you never have to relocate. I don't want to imagine the pain of having to tear all of this down, pack it up, unpack it and set it all up again.

[@herohunter81]

This is fantastic! It's good to have all these systems for exclusive games. I've been buying all the consoles I missed out on and ones I use to own lately. I'm not a completionist with games I just want any game that was any good. Stuff like this makes life fun.

[@jdabgohan]

I think your setup is incredible, and I aspire to your level of comfort and convenience with this set up and pastime. Thank you for the video, I honestly didn't even think of a power switch.

[@DjKoraima]

Once again. This is a very beautiful room. I'm amazed of how many consoles there are in that room.

[@gutesteven]

I love what you've done here. What a great tribute to gaming. I would love to paint a gaming mural in your game museum.

[@Wallyworld30]

Love your new setup! I'm glad we finally got to see it.

[@CujoSmileDog]

Gamestop be like: "Trading it all in? That will be $55.33"

[@mlgtacogames2471]

No... He keeps them in perfect condition and since a ton of the old consoles are rare and good in value They'd be more like "WOW this is a ton of systems" So are you sure you wanna trade ALL of these in?" That will be 11,739

[@mlgtacogames2471]

MLGtaco Games So Techically they will give him 11,739 not 55.33

[@osaka35]

MLGtaco Games You've...never traded stuff in at gamestop before, have you?

[@ThomasWilliams848403]

lol....

[@jimbosarmoreddivision]

You would be amazed what a few of those would bring today... Probably enough to buy a 2005 car today. Some are very, very rare... more like $5500.33"

[@Skidonti]

This is such a cool room. It's complicated but also very minimalist. If I had all these systems hooked up in my house I'm not sure I could handle it!

[@captainfordo2938]

He puts a lot of trust into these shelves.

[@synthgrimss]

Why are people hating on this. I would much rather use the real thing than I stupid rom. Yes it takes less space, but nothing beats an original. This is cool.

[@dimitriusmedina6492]

Man, your game room is so freaking awesome!! Would love to live there lmao.

[@jimbosarmoreddivision]

GJ man. Some of those older game systems have become rare and very, very expensive. Contrats on the set up and forget the haters.

[@equinoxfan82]

I thoroughly enjoy your work! I’m also envious of your setup! Very cool that you showed off one of my favorite games “Spider The Video Game” for the PS1. Can’t wait for Parts 2 and 3!

[@ArcadeDude44]

Wow, awesome setup! You're living my console dream, I too plan to have a museum of sorts! You have my favorite number of systems (44). Thanks for the hookup ideas and congrats on an awesome room.

[@MastodonComicsMusic]

That's the attitude I take towards my music collection. There's just something about holding it inyour hand and flipping through the insert that puts me at peace.

[@SinisterTarheel]

Hot damn. Props for the amount of time & effort you put in for your setups. Feels like you can give Game Museum tours

[@klnglim5912]

excellent wire management, wire shelves and entertainment center.i really admire and two thumbs up !

[@DecimateZ]

Great video and commentary. You are so efficient and I admire that. My compliment is also a slight criticism though too, because the room feels a little cold. All that cold hard efficiency needs a bit of cosy added to it. A nice comfy sofa, a beer fridge, some retro gaming memorabilia, etc etc. Still though, good work and I'll now watch part 2! :)

[@HowToX]

DecimateZ I have no interest in video game memorabilia other than posters, and once I put my game collection back into the room, there will be no room for anything else. Definitely no fridge.

[@DecimateZ]

That's fair enough. As much as I appreciate your collection though and the effort you have put into it, it's not how I'd have a games room...but hey, we are all different. Good videos though, I like how rather than just boast about your stuff, you actually give help and tips for others to use on their rooms. Probably the most informative video of it's type I've come across.

[@swamilive]

Absolutely stunning. I'm not a collector, so I own just a few: SNES, Saturn, GC, Wii, Wii U.....and that about covers it...but even just those 5 connected would be awesome. Here you are with 40+ :) I respect that :)

[@MrSps666]

Dude, I'm in love! The work is definitely worth the end result! I hope to one day do this kinda project as well!

[@RdandTrk1]

I love the organization. This is about the best I've seen out of all the videos on KZbin. I'm starting to get into collecting, and this is a problem I've been trying to think about how to solve. You've solved the organization problem wonderfully.

[@ervanhebat]

26 years i've been teached how heaven looks like.. NOW I SEE HOW IT LOOKS *eyegasm*

[@MrAlan1828]

I like your Pelican component with network selector and how they are used. You are lucky to have a wife who supports your passion. I also had a full collection of Computers but now I only have a few left mix'n match of consoles and computers like the Amstrad CPC 464+ and Sega Terra Drive left. Very nice setup

[@dmworking247]

I think your setup is great, as you have said it is very efficient function over form. My setup involves about 15 systems with a switchbox between CRT, LCD and projector. The shelving and power and cabling is a real challenge to get right, so I know how much effort this takes. So many people have a bunch of retro consoles that gather dust because setting them up for a quick play becomes a chore. Well done, ignore the armcgair critics.

[@adamXatomic]

Started off on an Atari 2600 heavy sixer when I was 4. Been getting into emus over the last few years (enough to realize that it's not the same.) Going to start collecting consoles soon. THANKS for the ideas! Subbed.

[@JimLeonard]

It's official: You win. Very, very nice setup with good planning. I'm quite impressed.

[@EKOANTHONY]

this video made me cry so much nostalgia ;c. great work on the room i would have never thought this possible.

[@gamehustla577]

you got the best game setup ever..... I'd love to do my game room like yours.... well done well done...

[@cryoweasel]

This might be the best set up I have ever seen and i am SOOO jealous of it....

[@jamesshaeffer3453]

Sweet Zombie Jesus......Dude, words can not express the level of awesome in that room. Kudos.

[@MagellanicCosmos]

You sir, are a legend. I just started collecting and i have quite a few wonderful things but nothing quite on your level. I would love to chat some time about what you have and what you enjoy. Keep up the great content! happy collecting.

[@anthony77343]

One reason I love older games is the multiplayer experience. I love being able to have 3 other friends over with plenty of beer and food, having a blast on the N64. You can't get that with most of today's games

[@Retrorator]

I really enjoy your gaming setup videos, and you've really inspired me to also gather all my consoles and put them into one big TV setup. Here are the systems I have so far: NES, N64, GameCube, Wii U, PS2, and PS3 I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos and I also have a few questions about taking care of a big console collection.

[@MrGoldenwheels]

Great vid as always man. Must have been a ton of work to combine the rooms. Love it when u show your first set up with like 10 systems and then say you "started small". Haha!

[@SegataSanshiroRule]

Awesome! It actually looks like a museum, insanely clean!

[@farix1]

NICE you have appreciations on stuffs, keep & maintain them well. And not throw them to trash... nice set up

[@redknight801]

Wow, this is amazing, I'd love to just spend a few hours enjoying this setup. I just got back into retro gaming on the Nes and Snes so this is incredible to see, well done!

[@RonnyHaze]

Man the plan walls behind the racks would drives me nuts but what an awesome setup dude! And great video! Looking forward to part 2!

[@HowToX]

In Part 2 I take a roller and paint the walls behind the systems. Just kidding. When someone sits and plays on this thing it's actually hard to see the back wall because there's a wall of consoles and shelving in the way.

[@lightone04]

GamingTheSystems would still watch you paint the wall. Would be awesome if you come up with cool mural, I know it would be mostly blocked off but you could still see it from some angles. Put some LED lights on the back and make it pop. Its a very awesome set up.

[@karlwalsh5340]

GamingTheSystems I would be very tempted to paint that back wall black all over. It would make it look neater by camouflaging all the wires. It may also make it feel a bit more immersive when playing and make it easier to focus on the screen, similar to a cinema screen being surrounded by black!

[@HowToX]

No, the wall is going to stay as is. Since they have a light color, they show up MORE in the video than normal because I have a huge set of lights shining on the setup, just for filming. Besides, black walls would blend in too much with the black systems, black trays, etc. Everything would be hard to see.

[@karlwalsh5340]

GamingTheSystems Very true about the systems not showing up. If you couldn't see them it would kind of defy they point of having them displayed. Awesome setup by the way! Very jealous!

[@octoroc85]

Beautiful set up. I would never want to leave that room.

[@FrostFire1987]

i have a sega megadrive 2 and my (semi good) gaming pc, getting a snes in next few weeks to a month,but after seeing your collection i will now give up and move into the woods and whittle spoons till i starve, you are a gaming god

[@thieudn36]

always enjoy listening to the retro game music in the background

[@ngoodravens3604]

Thats pretty awesome dude, i myself love the older games, so usually when a old game comes out like final fantasy 7 and 8 on steam i usually buy it, i just don't have a dedicated room to be able to do what you did. I like a lot of people just don't have the room so we end up getting rid of those old systems to save space. Also the job you did is very very clean man im impressed

[@Logicfray]

I don't have very much room but made a small "retro" game area. I built a custom shelf for my systems. It is possible to do in a small space but I get what you are saying. I have about 12 systems hooked up on my setup ready to go. I couldn't see expanding much past that I just try to stick to games and systems I will actually play.

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

Your monstrosity reflects a lot of thinking, work, and dedication. Nice collection.

[@zaid3mk]

your room is great and shows the great effort you done by yourself it's my favorite hobby too i want to collect all retro games virtual and real

[@chefboyr2d2]

This is pretty incredible. I would kill for a set up like this. Congrats man.

[@AVSteve]

And wife supports this? Real relationship goals.

[@keithupton5341]

Exactly. Nothing better than gaming with a significant other.

[@AVSteve]

+Keith Upton Yeah. Can't wait to do this with mine. oh wait. I don't have a girlfriend anymore

[@underarkduke9172]

+AV Steve whoa what happened dude?

[@AVSteve]

+underarkduke 9 Eh she cheated on me

[@underarkduke9172]

+AV Steve dang that's f#cked up

[@thps8931]

Great video, thanks for sharing your collection with us! Tracking down all that gear must have been a lot of work.

[@mrratchet]

This is awesome. I'm planning on creating a small collection like this once I finish university. My plan was to have the N64/PS1/PS2/Xbox/GC/X360/PS3/Wii/Wii U/PS4/XBO/Switch all hooked up much like this video, along with all the games I have owned (meaning rebuy a few that have gone missing) as well as a few I missed. However, the more I watch these videos, the more I want to buy systems I missed. I now really want the NES/SNES/Megadrive/Dreamcast since I'd rather, much like you, play the games on their original systems. Until I finish university, money's a problem and I can't really do too much but the goal is to have something by the end of this year.

[@HowToX]

I too went to college, and during that time I was very poor. It took a while to get my career going and to get situated enough in life. After that came the large scale collecting. Best of luck to you.

[@Shanthraj]

Damn...I would overdose on nostalgia and die a happy man in this room.

[@Logicfray]

Your wire maintenance is legendary. So neat.

[@bebobebo4407]

Great collection! I hope you add more consoles to your collection in the future as long as you live!

[@FlickFlag]

Amazing set up, I have 23 consoles hooked up at once myself (all playable) with two switch boxes. But go for an Emerson television. Emerson is absolutely amazing on older systems.

[@aisforannihilation1662]

A room full of history. Very cool. I still regret selling my super Nintendo & games. Sega too but didn't have as many games on that system. I grew up console free (not by choice) but played the oldies at friends.

[@BladeBlur]

Holy hell I'm impressed. I do own a framemeister so I can hook my old consoles to my tv but it'll be nice to own a crt just for old school sake. I still want a furniture piece that can hold all my... 16 consoles, which is nothing compared to you.

[@rinaldblack]

Congratulations, great setup, God bless you bro.

[@TheRetroSoulX]

If your wife supports your hobby she definitely deserves more recognition and praise 👍🏾🙌🏾👌🏾

[@karlwalsh5340]

As much as I like the idea of the Retron5...you can't beat a setup like this! Awesome!

[@AlmightyBlight]

What an impressive room, I must say, I'd love to visit!

[@ip3onmyspace158]

Very cool set-up, like you said it's a interactive museum. But I would never have the need to play that many systems, it'd be overwhelming. I'm perfectly content with just a SNES, PS2 for my arcade compilations and activision anthology, and a Sega Nomad for my handheld gaming lol

[@fullnelsontecmo]

Thanks for doing this. It's fairly Spartan from the appearance. Very clean, and functional. While I don't have the quantity of systems you do, I have more than I care to display. If I can help it I only play NES games on CRT displays. This gives me some idea on how to go about organizing my collection.

[@aerton091]

Wow man! Gaming interactive museum..Job well done, I wish You all the best in your hobby, to expand it even further and make it even more functional if possible :D Awesome!

[@w8lifter201]

This is awesome.. I remember playing Wonder Boy on Sega Master System wit my dad back in the day and thought it was amazing

[@JoeyGaiden]

Woah! Great Collection and Game Room! Be aware of those mischievous cables...

[@leomendez3195]

what an awesome room and awesome collection you have. great job in your setup.

[@CAPCOM784]

Look forward to seeing part 2+3 :)

[@ETAPRIME]

nice setup!!

[@HowToX]

Enjoy!

[@324videos]

GamingTheSystems You are a true gamer aficionado!

[@tinostarks]

+GamingTheSystems What happens when your CRT dies and you can't buy them anymore?

[@HowToX]

+tinostarks Then I replace it with the other CRT I have.

[@tinostarks]

GamingTheSystems well at some point there will be no place to buy a CRT even 2nd hand.

[@user-wh5rx8je6m]

One of my fav console setups!

[@shmackatrotsky5394]

you are living the dream, man! nice clean setup, too.

[@squeeshygaming]

super love/like your setup its like history of gaming into one room! hope i can play on youre room one of these days..

[@RobEoSo703]

You my good sir have just inspired me for when I move into my new Place. Awesome video and set up!!!!

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

Nice setup love it.

[@danklink9078]

Wow man this is pretty impressive!! You just earned a new sub. Great video by the way

[@psudoctor3336]

Awesome, looking to do the same with my old consoles. My Atari 2600 has been stored for so long since the late 1970’s

[@docdoom79]

wonderful setup... plain and simple explanation why to have something like this!!!! I am currently rewireing my game room, but using a ton more tvs, the idea to only use two is growing on me somehow, still i'd need a big 4:3CRT 16:9CRT 16:9HD and probably 16:9 4K.

[@GP-hy6dk]

Now THIS is a proper gaming setup

[@speedmetal890]

I cried... your set up is beautiful. hopefully one day mine may come close!

[@williamburgoon1834]

THANK YOU YOU SPEAK FOR ME HOLD THE CONTROLLER HOLD THE GAME LOOK AT THE CONSOLE THIS IS THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR FOREVER.

[@BETHEBEST21]

The best gaming setup i have ever sene! Well done dude!

[@asphixmx]

I prefer HTPC, with hyperspin...less space needed. But I see your point not prefering emulators. Your collection is awesome and you did a great setup. Congratulations.

[@bugradio]

3:10 - shot of the Master System controller that had the cord coming out of the *side* of the controller (!?!?) instead of the *top* (you know - where it won't get in the way of your hands). Think that same model had a joystick in the middle of the D-pad (again, !?!?). Gotta say, even now, the basic SMS controller (smooth D-pad, cord-not-on-the-side) is one of my favorite console controllers of all time.

[@SebisRandomTech]

Very neat setup. I only have 6 consoles, so 4 of them go through a switchbox then out to my VCR, while the other 2 go through a different VCR (that acts as the switchbox) then out to the first VCR. Then it goes out to the TV, which is a ~20 inch CRT from the late 90's. I might do a video on it soon.

[@SebisRandomTech]

I also have the RF output of the first VCR going to a 1984 knob-tuned TV, just for the '80s games.

[@Jonker1FART]

nice to see such an epic setup mate....have to say loved your last one it gave me epic ideas

[@Chishannicon]

I am hoping to have a set-up even half as nice as this when I have my own home (and a lot more money), so thank you for posting these helpful videos!

[@johndee759]

Amazing setup. Just simply in awe. Now switch the setup to rgb.

[@nathandonnelly4619]

Dude you have inspired me. Looks like heaven.

[@ArtificialExperience]

Okay, I was going to make a comment about the overuse of the word epic, but it fits as a description of this game room. It's epic!

[@SilasHemmingway]

You're playing Spider! That was my first and still my favorite PS1 game!

[@isaias630]

I support what you do and have tons of respect.. Good job buddy

[@darthgorbag]

SWEET HONEY NECTAR OF PALUTENA! I've got a raging nerd-on from watching this. Beautiful, beautiful work. I don't normally say this say this to dudes, but I am SO jealous of your wife. If I didn't have too much hand pain from chronic health issues, I'd turn on my NES emulator and marathon my old favorites all day long because you have seriously turned on my nostalgia right now!

[@RetroDayan]

4:09 where can i find one of these multi switch power centers? what is the name of the one used in this video? i am building a system collection, i am using this video as reference.

[@brandonaull2327]

Amazing. Great job man. Inspired me to fulfill my dream gaming setup.

[@Hanson586]

As a gamer since the original NES I have to agree that these older games look better on the old TV's. I have the original Wii that I keep around for the kids. I have downloaded some older games like Excitebike/Sonic/Mario Cart/ Bases Loaded/Mike Tyson's PO/etc...and all of them look better on a 20" screen I bought from the Salvation Army then the 55" LED I got from ABC Warehouse.

[@joesmith201212]

the guy is very smart and very right to use a wire rack for all the systems, the wire rack will allow good air flow through all the systems, heat is the main killer of these old system, heat and dust are very damaging, so keeping them in the open air nad just vacuuming them out a little once a while is optimal way to preserve these babies.