A Tour of the National Videogame Museum

[@GamingHistorian]

Hope you enjoy this look at the National Videogame Museum! This was my first video on the road. Let me know what you think and if you'd like to see more videos like this!

[@JohnnyMatherson]

+Gaming Historian my nigga uploaded on point!

[@Nitro_0999]

+Gaming Historian this is AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@rendezvousroy579]

Great video, Went there last weekend!

[@jitenhkm]

Love it. Absolutely would love to see more On the road vids.

[@challaxeluithiadir762]

+Gaming Historian it's legitness

[@mothersbasement]

It absolutely blows me away that you can make documentaries of this caliber on such a regular basis.

[@grandolddrummer]

+Mother's Basement Norm is the man!

[@hitmanwolf]

Totally a "must go before i die" spot.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Came to see a video on the National Videogame Museum. *Stayed for the jazz music*

[@raymond8604]

SMOOTH JAZZ.....

[@GamingHistorian]

+HappyConsoleGamer heck yes

[@judeterry8579]

Ya like jass?

[@mainsourcery]

The passion for video games + the work put in this video + jazz = greatness. What is the jazz tune called anyway?

[@exodia9817]

@@GamingHistorian Have you ever thought about doing a history of E3 video? Or a history of Pokémon video?

[@Larry]

Brave of you to go there Norm, they might have wanted to keep you as an exhibit XD

[@boatcaptain6288]

They should hire him as a tour guide.

[@Tampajoe77]

+Boat Captain more like equal share holder.

[@XeviousD]

+Boat Captain He should be hired as a Super Tour Guide! Norm may possibly be a host of a convention or two.

[@devinhigoy221]

Guessing this was before you were big? Nice to see ya!

[@tripleo4255]

@@devinhigoy221 must have been.. I guess the fame and money got to his head... now he's too damn big for his own good. Cant imagine what tax bracket he's in or how hot and smart his wife probably is heck he's probably lying in bed with her right now probably smiling like a son of b*tch just trying to show off those brand new 10 thousand dollar veneers he just got from latest video

[@pickyyeeter]

The stuffed DK at 1:30 brought back a flood of memories. I had one when I was a kid and I still remember the scent of the plastic on the hands, feet, and face I moved to DFW a few months ago, and I didn't know this place existed until this video popped up in my feed today

[@BennygProductionz]

It's really sad to see that almost nobody is in there. I hope it's able to survive.

[@GamingHistorian]

+Ben Gibson We went very early in the morning on a weekday. There were actually quite a few people there, I just didn't capture many on film!

[@markmassey6588]

+Ben Gibson It has the backing and unless I'm mistaken, has some funding, from the City of Frisco itself. There's a good chance this thing will survive for a long time. It's also in one of the fastest growing cities in the US. And its within an area of the city that is growing like a weed. They built it and people will come.

[@BennygProductionz]

+Mark Massey +Gaming Historian well that's great news! Here's to hoping it lasts forever

[@koloth5139]

+Ben Gibson I was there last Sunday and it was quite busy. Never got to play the Pong console because there was always someone on it when we came back around.And since it is only 13 miles from my home I fully intend to visit it a few more times.

[@kimlove5910]

+Ben Gibson Maybe it might want to get a better location than frisco texas....im sure you slap that shit in a major city it would do better.

[@heidirichter]

I saw the Commodore "chickenhead" logo! So good to see some recognition of the part Commodore played, rather than them being almost forgotten when they were such a big part of the industry for so long.

[@CamisadO7]

I pass that video game store in Clifton, New Jersey almost everyday!

[@MrMartDK]

+Timtomsmash Meanwhile my town only has a gamestop and a few antique shops (like only with ps2 sports games).

[@CamisadO7]

***** That sucks

[@Jaxv3r]

lmfao

[@ActuallyTragic]

+Martin Skjøtt There's a retro game store down a couple minutes away from me, but most of the games they sell there are shovelware or bootlegged. It's also really small. Got an SNES from there for dirt cheap tho, and it works like a dream (Just need some repro controllers) so that's a plus I guess.

[@devilmaycryagency]

+Martin Skjøtt and my town has retro video game stores that try to rip you off harder than gamestop.

[@Dr_Mel]

I know we've moved a good deal beyond needing this kind of validation, but my heart still swells with pride when something very professional and commemorative is made about videogames. I just think back to all the people squared away in their own rooms or within their own friend groups breaking out and celebrating what was a HUGE part of our childhood -- a part that wasn't always given a good reputation, and sometimes vilified. And this project isn't about selling games or promoting releases or anything to do with the industry itself, it's about the player-side love and USE of all games -- not marketing. I'm just proud of games.

[@segatendo1985]

Can you make a video on the history of E3?

[@savagegiraffe1]

Fuck that would be awesome!! I'm in.

[@willissudweeks1050]

Yap

[@exodia9817]

How about a history of Pokémon to go with it?

[@AlphaOmegaSin]

I've been wanting to go there ever since it was announced, gotta add that to my to-do list this year at some point. Looks absolutely incredible

[@papaya_powerlol3826]

me too I want to go over there good thing l love closed by!

[@papaya_powerlol3826]

+papaya_power lol *live

[@raymond8604]

Too bad i don't live in the US, i would love to go there

[@theguyinthere]

AlphaOmegaSin alpha where are you at PLEASE make a video to show you're okay

[@lucasworks3327]

AlphaOmegaSin Frisco is a pretty decent city, I come to the museum like twice a week. You should come

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

6:02 who else wants to sit in that 80s living room and watch Ghostbusters?

[@mrnukes797]

Ninja instead how about watching the entire franchise except for feminazi bs

[@NezomiFloof]

..on VHS?

[@jons5756]

@@NezomiFloof ...or see if it will come on anychannels on TV Guide.

[@stevendudley5687]

I want to sit in there and play Super Mario Bros.

[@andyclarkable]

the "average boy's room" set reminded me of THe Princess Bride. They need a wax statue of kid Fred Savage.

[@MilkWasABadChoice17]

Hi Norm I've been a huge fan for a while don't usually comment much. The level of quality of this video and others recently have been amazing. It feels like this could be a show on PBS (especially with how the Patreon ending is worded). I will definitely have to stop there if I ever have to go to Texas. Keep up the good work!

[@TheGameChasers]

Still pissed that Playboy was fake

[@papaya_powerlol3826]

they had to make it fake or course for the kids that come inside the museum

[@challaxeluithiadir762]

+The Game Chasers PLAYBOY's are fake anyway, no moles, no wrinkles, a bunch of airbrush

[@TheGameChasers]

Challaxe Luithiadir yes, this is true

[@linushyper300]

Still a virgin too

[@Mr.NEStalgia]

😂😂😂😂

[@RJTheHero8]

It always amazes me to see the level of quality and dedication you have in your videos. I'm very happy that I subscribed to your channel and wait eagerly for your next video. Great work! :)

[@GamingHistorian]

+RJTheHero Thank you! I'm glad you subscribed too!

[@l1Longshot1l]

Amazing little documentaries like this, is why I love watching gaming videos on KZbin. I'll have to check this place out if I'm ever in the area. Keep up the great videos

[@chrisray9653]

Given the professionalism of this museum it deserves to be an actual NATIONAL museum with funding comparable to a presidential library.

[@nathanpost3109]

+Thomas Davis It's not too ridicules to think it'll happen one day, they've had video games on exhibit at the Smithsonian after all.

[@tommymaxey2665]

I just went to this place recently and it was very cool. Seeing all the rare stuff in person was so cool, probably the only time I'll see them in my life I see a Panasonic GameCube, play a virtual boy, and play Battlezone(which was really addictive). I loved their hand held corner there. Seeing all the GBA they have and the E reader cards was so crazy. First time ever seeing those in person and they were all sealed. Probably were forgotten inside a random box at a retail store since they weren't big sellers. Also that late 70s early 80s living room was an exact replica. My mom got a big kick out of the picture I sent her. I think it was that couch and that blanket that did it. Just being able to go there and play a game for an hour is such a trivial idea for a Museum. They just had the systems set up like how we do at home. You can totally start a new save, eject the disc/cartridge, or exit to the systems menu. I love the wall of systems and games for anyone to just play. I wish there was a few other games to pick from. If I lived in Texas then I would go back with copies of my own games and play them and their systems Some things I would like to see them improved is a gallery of games for all systems. But that's a lot of space to have all that. They have a section for DK but not for Mario or Zelda. I love Donkey Kong Country as much as the next guy, first game I had for the SNES, but those characters have had a bigger impact on the history of games. So seeing a section similar to the DK one for Zelda and Mario would be great. Also it would be cool if there was a LAN area where you could play local multiplayer games. I think it could really add to the history online play. This is what we did before the internet was really big, we got 4 tv with 4 systems and connected them all to a local network and played games. Would be awesome if they had 16 man Double Dash or Halo 2 going Definitely will be returning to this place whenever I go to the Dallas Ft.Worth Metroplex.

[@bucketfullabiscuits7865]

Your video-making strategy is so professional and clean! I love your work!

[@olivertaylor7247]

It almost seems like a documentary lots of the time.

[@ArcRay20]

+Ollie Taylor i thought his videos *were* documentaries. ESPECIALLY The Life of Satoru Iwata.

[@bucketfullabiscuits7865]

Despite never thinking of donating on Patreon, I really want to donate to these works. This channel could be put on TV and fit in with Discovery and other documentary based channels.

[@MikeSandersonVideos]

Oh so very true, but it'll never occur cause 'vidya gamez be for dem kiddiez, grow up already shitlords."

[@HaleXF11]

This is fantastic! Really made my day to see this. I'm so glad a place like that exists, even if I never go there.

[@chadbarrett3545]

welp. I have a road trip to plan

[@EastsideShowSCP]

Wow I need to visit this museum since I live close to Frisco. It must of been amazing for you to see all those classics, the arcades, and all that information!

[@boxerblake1]

Next vacation is in Texas, I guess.

[@calebxcuyugan]

Boxer Blake where is Texas? I don't live in America I live in Canada

[@calebxcuyugan]

Or is it in Canada?

[@boxerblake1]

calebxcuyugan I'm in Canada too. The VGM is in Frisco, Texas. I've been to Texas before. Awesome state. Very nice people, so a good reason to go back beyond VGM.

[@joonatantjader5328]

calebxcuyugan troll that didnt work... sad

[@crafty8452]

I went there on Spring Break. This place is amazing!

[@irradiatedghoul945]

This will be my next road trip! Who's in?

[@RetroCollector]

I watched this video two years ago and have wanted to go ever since. But this Spring Break I got to go here yesterday, and it was the best experience I’ve had in a long time. I wish I could’ve stayed longer, but I’m happy that I got to go at all. I uploaded a video overview of the place this morning, and I’m really proud of it. Thank you Norman, this video really changed my view on video games forever.

[@urosstemberger2098]

I have finally found my DisneyLand!

[@atlas-7980]

I visited the museum last weekend and had an absolute blast! Thanks for spreading the word.

[@Orionintheforest]

If i went there, I would cry tears of joy.

[@ObsessedCollector]

So glad Joe Suntulli finally realized his dream. I've known Joe since 1993. Great guy. I will be visiting this museum next year

[@BooTeresa1006]

If I was in America I would definitely go.

[@Reggie2000]

There is a pinball festival in Frisco near there every year, usually in March. They usually give out free rides to and from and a 50% discount to the museum. The festival is so good every year that I have yet to check out the museum. Maybe next year.

[@9Sadness9]

This, this is beautiful, I almost cried.

[@stevefoster1345]

I love this place!!!! Every year, on my birthday, I take my wife and kids here and travel back in time. The best thing is watching my kids get the same enjoyment that I had at their age.

[@ryanbeers5628]

Thats so funny when it says gaming historian is funded by it reminds me of Sesame Street is brought to you by the letter a and by the number 13 it even sounded like the same voice from it

[@TipsterLIVE]

I seen their traveling exhibit when they had it at CGE 2014 and thought that was awesome. But this looks amazing. I hope to see it first hand someday.

[@GameplayandTalk]

Very cool! I had no idea this was even a thing.

[@Randomark3087]

+Gameplay and Talk IKR?!

[@alexkuhn1904]

7:01 I have that exact same Atari 800 system with the Atari 810 disk drive at 7:00 All of the original cords (damaged but working), original controllers, the coaxial splitter, working games, original manuals, additional manuals with 200+ pages, etc etc Its amazing how much the gaming industry has changed each decade. Another good video from the Gaming Historian but with a nice interview! I've been watching this guy since he was on Blip and its always been great!

[@kattallen9706]

I'm curious if this place is still around . I love history like this and it seems really dope to just wander around and learn something

[@ibbyal3973]

yeah, it is I was there 3 months ago its very nice you should go it was like $30 for 2 people

[@tylergray9326]

Can confirm it's still there. I live nearby and have partnered with them several times for a local convention. They're great people and they did a wonderful job with the museum!

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

2022 here and binging the Historian archives, glad to see this place is still going and thriving.

[@Adrot]

Seeing Randy before going nuts is an interesting view

[@seth2901]

So great to see people following their passion and being so brave about it, and then have the luck that pushes their dreams, awesome.

[@rat9625]

I love how your videos seem really professional. Keep it up!

[@L33PL4Y]

Gave me chills. I'm so glad this exists. Thank you for shedding light on it and bringing our attention to it.

[@jimmybuffet4970]

“Gaming Historian is made possible by the Corporation For Public Broadcasting, and by viewers like you. Thank you.”

[@clownprince88]

This was a terrific interview and this museum is truly fantastic, they got every detail right , i doubt there is any other place in the world like this and it's no doubt because of their genuine passion for videogames . This is the undisputed mecca for all things videogame now

[@reznor0079]

I remember when this video first debuted. Me and my girlfriend were about to visit her uncle in Allen, TX. We watched this video the night before we drove out there and we then planned to take a detour to stop by. Now every time we visit her uncle, we go and take a tour. Thank you for letting us know about this amazing museum!

[@supermahmoud]

Wow ! I really wanna visit that museum one day

[@jamiegeorge4171]

One of the best shows on KZbin about all things gaming I grew up during the 80’s and this museum is awesome I am going to have to visit someday thank you for doing a show about it.

[@gtorulesforever]

This video was why I pushed so hard to finally go to the NVGM. My Girlfriend at the time (Now Wife) Was in Texas for work and she asked I flew down for a week I had off to keep her company. Long and the short of it I talked her in to going and man, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I am not one for pictures, but I took over 300 that day, Got the tour with one of the owners, think it was John not sure and overall just had a really fun trip. Hoping to go back again someday.

[@grandolddrummer]

As someone who grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa ("The Video Game Capital of the World"), video games have always been a huge part of my life. It's really great to see that a group of passionate people have taken the time and the care to put this museum together. There was talk several years back about doing a similar thing in Ottumwa, but the people involved completely mismanaged everything and it fell apart. Anyway, this is a great excuse to take a trip to Texas!

[@polar-star64]

I HAVE to go there! No doubt.

[@BananaHoard]

I live near the museum and finally got the opportunity to check it out today. It was really impressive and fun. I'll most definitely be going again in the next few months. I've been holding out on watching this video till after I got the opportunity to see the museum 1st hand. Love the channel, keep up the good work.

[@vankook]

I had those Pac-Man sheets! Hell yes!

[@Aaron2940]

Well Done! As a kid that grew up playing games from Atari 2600 to the PS4 I really appreciate the work and time you took to tell this story. I'm a east coast guy but would love to go to this museum and bring my kids so they have real perspective on how this all started. Once again, very well done, thank you for this!

[@davidfirth6325]

next vacation trip planned

[@fsdfmsbcxx]

2:28 "...because there was no internet in 1991, *not for us* " This man has insight and understands something.

[@only1gameguru]

I love digital press I go there when ever I'm in that part of the world!

[@brentgranger7856]

I went there 2 weeks ago. My favorite exhibit was the "Super Mario Bros." movie collection. I got the opportunity to play a Sega Master System (Sega Mark III), TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine), and Atari 7800 all for the first time. A great time for any video game enthusiast. I would've looked for the "fake Playboy" had I known about it.

[@east3myway]

wait so is the game store still open?

[@GamingHistorian]

+east3myway Yep!

[@olivertaylor7247]

+Gaming Historian I. MUST. GO.

[@TheLandofObscusion]

+Ollie Taylor As someone who goes there multiple times a year, as I live about an hour down the Garden State Parkway from it, the Digital Press store is easily one of the best video game stores I have ever been to. The staff is friendly, the other store patrons are cool to talk with, and the selection of games to buy is so extensive & well organized that it's amazing that it all fits within a store as small as it is. Joe Santulli is also a nice guy from the one time I met him; ended up selling a Dreamcast Broadband Adapter that required a personal deal with Joe himself. The museum, though, already looks amazing. Not sure if I'll ever actually go there, but if I ever do I'm sure I'd love it.

[@SergeEXE2]

+east3myway I'm a regular there too, it's a 10 minute drive for me. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable (regulars are more than willing to answer questions and shoot the breeze too!), the stock changes daily thanks to trades, and important/rare stuff gets posted to their social media as it comes in. Their arcade machines are also great, only a quarter a play, it's where I go if I want to practice shmups away from my tv and monitors.

[@east3myway]

SergeEXE2 sounds like a pretty nice place

[@AgentOroko]

Reading the comments, I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who became emotional watching this. What an amazing place, and I fully intent to visit it one day!! Also, if you're going to visit this museum, also check out the Toy and Action figure Museum in Paul's Valley, Oklahoma. I have been there, and while not as big as the video game museum, I can tell you it's worth the visit also!

[@aaronanon3056]

Only 3 hours away from me!!! Must see!!

[@chargermaster4054]

a worth it

[@HowDoesOneMeme]

only 5 minutes away from me :)

[@catastrophic3]

You guys are lucky! I'm all the way in Chicago! smh

[@chargermaster4054]

catastrophic3 dude i live n Chicago

[@Ganall]

At least us Chicagoans have Galloping Ghost Arcade. It's in Brookfield for those who don't know.

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

Being a gaming enthusiast virtually all my life, The National Videogame Museum is easily one of my favorite museums ever.

[@WrecklessEating]

Cool :)

[@JeffTygart]

+WrecklessEating Fancy seeing you here, amazing right?

[@omega17ds]

Great video as always! It makes my day when i get an upload notification.

[@Davidevgen]

why does it have to be in texas! i want to see that place :P

[@mastressalita]

What an amazing place! If I'm ever in the area, I absolutely must visit! Thanks for making me aware of the existence of this museum!

[@jordanromaker]

And here I thought I'd never in my life have any reason to want to visit Texas ever. I sure have one now!!

[@nickelodeonstuff1572]

The Jordan R-chive Texas is not cowboys and ranchers and people that wanna shoot you with a gun. It has some very dense metropolitan areas and very nice people

[@DariusSinclair]

I went to this place on Saturday. I live 5-10 minutes from Frisco. It was an ok place. I think that they will have to think of ways to keep you returning. They had an amazing assortment. And I really liked that they had so many ways and options to play the games.

[@jtbrad]

Congratulations, you have actually given me a reason to want to go to Texas. I didn't think that was possible.

[@TheACEJester]

Love the video on the road, solid interview, and great museum! It's great to see a central location for game history and preservation. It really looks like a labor of love and passion rather than just another heartless display case and room with a couple of posters.

[@Mentzy]

I am braziliam Mais alquem q veio pelas aulas e inglês

[@netacid11]

My job relocated me down to North Dallas a few months back. Had no idea there was a place like this 10min from my home! Very cool. I plan to check it out soon and often! Great vid!!

[@stephenobrien6983]

If I lived near there, I would spend all my time in that place. It looks amazing. Thanks for the feature Norm.

[@lukestarkiller441]

I was there last year for SGC! Looks really nice now that it's open.

[@marcjoseph9448]

Digital Press is a video game store in Clifton, New Jersey. They sell both old and new games there. I go there sometimes to get old video games for the NES, Famicom, N64, Super Famicom, Genesis/ Mega Drive, Gamecube, Gamegear, etc. It's a really great place. They even have arcade machines you could play. I mostly play the Donkey Kong 3 cabinet. Every last Friday or Saturday (I don't actually remember) of the month, they have a party and people go to sell there old games. I once came across a rare Mega Drive game that was of Disney's Bonkers that one of the people were selling. The game was from Korea. It's a really great place and I recommend it to any gamer.

[@CoinOpTV]

nice job guys -- quick trivia fact -- i was inspired to create CoinOpTV after visiting their CGE exhibit as part of E3 Expo 2003 -- launched in 2004 and the first few years of the show were all about pinball/arcade and retro games

[@joshuahelmeke]

I can honestly say that this is probably the best episode you've ever uploaded hands down.

[@thebobbydshow856]

Every video you do is top notch. I could watch a new one daily. (clearly that would be impossible for you) Production value and content is always spot on. Great job again Norm. I so slightly miss the old theme music, that was my jam!

[@Albrat28]

I know for a fact they have a commadore 64 section, where they have some 5.25" discs with games from the UK. 1991, I remember donating a bunch of copies of my game collection to them, I found out about their need for games via "shareware" the mail order system. Just glad I managed to help the origional version of this project. :)

[@dad7275]

Awesome! Finally a place that retro gaming can exhibit their passion. I think this is an awesome idea. Respect to the guy that quit his boring job to pursue his passion. I hope a lot more people take up on there passion and pursue their dreams they love.

[@XellossBoi]

This video makes me want to take a trip to Texas just for this museum. I always watch your videos immediately, but I was a bit late on this one. I'm so happy I came back to catch up. Your content is really worthwhile. Love the Gaming Historian channel!

[@vurpo7080]

Around the same time as this one, a similar game museum opened in Tampere, Finland too! I really recommend that one if you're in the area, it has playable exhibits and game history, typical kids' bedrooms and old living rooms, and also a complete arcade. It has a bit more focus on Finnish game culture. It's a really nice place, I've gone there twice.

[@Strider_Kaijin]

Great video Norm! I visited the museum today with a bunch of my family. Everyone had a great time, from my dad to my 2 year old nephew. I even had a chance to chat with Joe Santulli, who was out walking the floor.

[@jimbeaux89]

Probably one of my favorite episodes of yours. Thank you for what you and other likeminded gentlemen do!

[@crazipali]

Can't wait to go to the NVM! Growing up in the Clifton area Digital Press was the place to be! I always pass there at least once a month just to get nostalgic, play games, and have good convo with good people. I don't get to go much anymore since I live an hour away but it's a special place to me and everyone that loves video games should go to Digital Press to see where it all started and meet Joe! He's a super awesome guy!

[@mattlandry]

Wow this was actually wayyyy cooler than I ever would have imagined! Thanks for the amazing video :)

[@sirareus]

Whoa, It all came together when I realized I have seen that living room exhibit at a convention a few years back. Good video.

[@_CaptainCanada]

Thanks Norman! Never heard of this place until watching your video, definitely putting a visit their onto my bucket list!

[@DomeCandyGames]

This is fantastic. As I get older I realize how important this type of thing is to our hobby. These guys are doing great work.

[@reticulat1ngsplines]

Awesome video! I live a few miles from here and intend to visit it this Saturday!

[@AJSwain]

If you ever get a chance, stop up at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY. They also have a great video game exhibit in the museum itself. It's fantastic!

[@CHIPCORNFIELD]

Just saw this, couldn't Like it more. This is truly amazing, 100% on my bucket list. So amazing

[@SefyZero]

For me, music is one of the most important parts of a videogame, so I was really happy when I saw 08:31 I hope this museum has a DDR machine on display! When i think ARCADE that's the first cabinet that comes to my mind

[@Markimark151]

This is cool Norman, a museum about video games and the arcades and the experience of classic video games. It's cool that you went to the museum and they show prototypes and rare games and accessories.

[@Hanz5000]

I saw this video the night before flying out to Texas. It so happens it was North of Texas and the day I flew out I stopped by this place and wad blown away, even got to meet one of the owners on my way out. Thank you so much for mentioning this place! I'm in my 30's so it was a trip.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

I don't live far from Frisco in Grand Prairie just down the highway from Dallas so yeah will be attending this museum at some point.

[@Skysmeller1]

One of the most enjoyable videos I’ve seen on the Channel, super cool to see a tour of the museum!