Collecting Tips: Choosing the Right System

New series in which I give general tips on collecting for video games on all different subjects. More of a "beginners" guide to collecting video games.

[@PeteDorr]

My first video for this was going to be on the N64, but I decided halfway through recording that doing this video first would make much more sense.

[@PeteDorr]

Collecting for a certain series is definitly fun. This will be a subject I touch on in the future.

[@PeteDorr]

Selling smart is a subject I will touch on. While I rarely sell anything I know enough about exactly what you are talking about and it is a really great way to go about collecting if thats your style.

[@Area51UFOGynaecology]

I own and collect for PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, NES, SNES, N64,Gamecube, Wii, Wii U, Master System, Genesis, Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast, Atari Jaguar, Atari 2600, 3DO, Neo Geo AES and CD, Amiga CD32, all xboxes, Game Boys, 3DS, Neo Geo Pocket, Game Gear, PSP, Vita. I have about 2500 games and always go for the best and most well known titles in the consoles librarys, then I go for for the unique games like for example FMV games like Night Trap. I also get all the good and decent rpgs for my consoles. Last I get some classic bad games like ET and Shaq Fu.

[@mistajay6332]

I just started my 3DS collection. It's going well! I walked into a pawn shop and walked out with a complete Kid Icarus, stand included for $40 :D Sealed. Also, I tracked down a sealed copy of Rhythm Thief, sealed, for $30 :D it's been a good start!

[@Schayde77]

Good video. I think that anyone who is seriously thinking about collecting should definately take a look at it. Your make some really good examples and your reasoning is spot on.

[@PeteDorr]

The price of factory sealed games is all depending on what people are willing to pay for them. Sealed games is a whole other topic and really best bet is to set your price high and accept offers if you are not sure.

[@PeteDorr]

honestly though, what else is there after that? play n' trade yes, goodwill and salvation army yes, but after that its all based upon where you live.

[@PeteDorr]

I am both, if I really really like a game I will finish it in no time.

[@PeteDorr]

play it all you want. Only thing you gotta be careful with in terms of games in cardboard boxes is the flaps to open the box tend to crease if you are not careful

[@PeteDorr]

Thats a good alternative, there are collectors out there who collect game compilations like that.

[@PeteDorr]

thats the difference right there, collecting for cool looking boxes or collecting for no other reason than the systems name. I think collecting for displaying cool looking boxes is a better reason. There that wasnt so hard now was it? :)

[@PeteDorr]

If you shop at gamestop and use their discount card, you can get used games on both systems for $10-$20 each easily.

[@sonick808]

outstanding video. I go for nostalgia 100%...... nothing removes the pressures of day to day like going into the game room and playing on the mame cabinet or the NES, etc. Nostalgia to the point that I'm planning on a room in my next house that is 1) faux wood panelled 2) orange/brown shag carpet, 3) old zenith console tv with internal screen upgrade. Basically recreating a 70's living room with all the nostalgia contained within. Cool stuff :)

[@SirenoftheVoid]

Nostalgia's my main and first reason for collecting,and i'm aiming for SNES games because that was my first major system that i played a lot on.i had already done some research on the matter on ebay but i did pick up some neat info from this video.thanks

[@daKandiman14]

This video inspired me to start collecting complete N64 games. Thanks Pete. Please make more collecting tips.

[@PinkBunnyCorporation]

I actually recently started collecting not by console, but by game series. My favorite series is Zelda, so I am starting there. Once I get it mostly done, I will start with pokemon because of how nostalgic it is for me. From there I can see where I want to go. I think the best advice is collect what you love, even if the games don't have any relation to each other. Then once you are happy with what you have, see what else you want, if you want a challenge to collect, want to collect to play, or whatever reason do it only if you find it enjoyable. I've had a blast so far, and I've learned a lot of gaming history as I've done research too!

[@PeteDorr]

Yes because you get to hand pick waht games you want. HOWEVER, buying games individualy tend to be a long and expensive process if you are buying online when you take into consideration all the shipping and buying fees for each individual game.

[@LegoVidMation]

Thanks Pete now im collecting complete and loose carts for snes because now i collect because I love the games for it and the music is always great to play in a room

[@HandlessGAMER]

I recently started collecting for the PS1 because it has great games that I played as a kid, and now that I got my small collection started, I decided to also pick up the great games I had missed out on, such as the FF games, Parasite Eve, Silent Hill etc...

[@Retrokaiser]

I've been lucky when it came to finding complete stuff. I bought a neo geo pocket color that came with 6 sealed complete games which is very difficult to find here in australia. Keep up the good videos.

[@HeavyMetalGamer9000]

Thank you Pete! Great tips! you've inspired me to get some more obscure consoles and enlarge my collection!!

[@CStove]

i like this series..keep them coming. i collect for pretty much all the systems.

[@SaturnVDP1]

You left out brand loyalty! There's a reason why my only 3rd, 4th, and 5th gen systems are the Master System, Genesis (with add-ons), and Saturn respectively!

[@thearmoredbluedragon113]

I collect all things Sega but with a main focus on Saturn, and nostalgia is my reason to do it. It's all to easy to be distracted by the lure of other great/interesting/obscure game stuff though and over extend yourself. Stay focused! PS1/SNES/TG-16/Jag/3DO/Neo-Geo have been singing me siren songs through the years:)

[@JamieBarnes11]

Definately agree with what you have to say about about which consoles you should get according to taste. NES is definately fun to collect as there are a great deal of great games that are pretty cheap and they all just have a great feel to them. I personally love just gettting any NES games I can. I also like getting Boxed Megadrive games. PSX is my biggest collection. My love for video games started at a similair time to buying it. so I know a lot about the games. Anyway, Great video!

[@PeteDorr]

theres tons of expensive ones, but you can find tons of complete genesis games on ebay for good prices.

[@DlNKYDANA]

Great video Pete. I already collect for a lot of different systems, but the video was interesting none the less. I never really thought about why I was collecting and didn't really have a specific reason. To each his own, I suppose.

[@buffalo27]

Great tips Pete, thanks for sharing with us

[@Ruizfor2024]

Thanks for making these videos. I recently decided I want to collect loose Game Boy games because that was the system I remember most as an influence of me gaming. Heck, I still have the original Game Boy my parents got me when I was 2 (and it still works). And, yeah, I know, not collecting boxes is a faux pas to many, but I prefer the look and feel of the little gray cartridges to the cardboard boxes anyway--although I do love the manuals Nintendo used to put out.

[@coldplay055]

i decided to collect all games, whether or not i owned the system when i was young. Love games that is why I am collecting, also like collecting the same game on all they systems since there are some noticeable differences on different systems.

[@SilverSlugs]

I tell ya Pete you're videos rule. Each one is fantastic and super interesting. The most recent items that i've picked up are a scratch free perfect complete Einhander, a sealed Burai Fighter for nes, a sealed Develish for genesis and a sealed Alisia Dragoon for genesis.Oh and one of those awesome Mushroom men resin statues.

[@PeteDorr]

I actualy think the Genesis is a good starting system if you dont want to go for a complete collection. Otherwise its large library is great because of the large selection of games and most of them being really cheap and common.

[@DemonmachinE]

I collect for the PS2 and the DS. They're extremely versatile for RPGs and that's my fave genre. I've got about 65 games for each console and counting! I also want to start collecting SNES and NES games again, because I only have about 25 total for both consoles.

[@erbwars]

yea i def agreee with the bulk way to start a collection thats the best way of going about it

[@PeteDorr]

Lol I never thought about how many xbox 360's will be WORKING 20 years from now...very good point :)

[@TheLastLineLive]

Excellent Video series. I wanna get into collecting some systems, but I dont want to be a collector that just sits on these games for years, I want to be the type of collector that rotates my stock, try all kinds of things out, buy low and sell high, make a little side business out of being a collector. I've already made my start on Ebay, bought Super Mario Bros for GBA for 5$ and sold it for about 20$ cart only on EBAY. Plus I have limited space, so this type of collecting is right for me.

[@lastfog]

I have a handful of N64 boxes and I never realized that they were color coded like that on each side. Interesting.

[@PeteDorr]

Complete N64 games are not that cheap no...but there are only a couple of titles you will have moderate difficulty finding complete. That is hard to say for other systems with a pretty large library.

[@Noyjeetut]

Great tips. I'm really focussing on the NES and Sega Genesis since those are the easiest to get for me, and it works because I grew up for the NES and it's fun for me and I've only recently gotten into Sega, so I'm attracted to both for opposite reasons.

[@ShaneFlaherty]

ive started to collect n64 games because of the nostalgic value to me i remember playing four player smash bros with my cousins

[@therailwizard1994]

I used to be into current gaming, but im turning retro gamer really fast, About two years ago i bought a dreamcast, now im in the process of getting a sega nomad and a sega genesis with all the addons

[@Quate32]

This can definitely help in the future. Awesome video.

[@streetsk8t]

Very informative! I really like these tips Pete. 5/5 instant favorite. :D

[@fantasy_frank]

Great tips Pete. Maybe someday I'll start collecting games.

[@jayzee360]

Amazing video Pete. Keep up the good work.

[@Chaoitcme]

@PrrrromotionGiven Me too. I just got one off of ebay a couple of weeks ago and am just waiting for it to ship. My sister had one back in the day and I loved the few games that I played for it. Not a bad system to buy and pretty cheap to collect for because it is not that old and not that rare of a system to collect for. Have fun when you get it. I sure will when I get mine.

[@Ehal256]

Yes you can, just make sure to burn it in multi-track/session mode. I keep backups of all my cd-based games, and the Sega CD didn't have any copy protection whatsoever, so they all work. The Sega Saturn needs hardware modification to run burned discs though.

[@Ultraweiner]

I'm starting to collect games for the N64. So far i have Banjo-Kazooie/Tooie, D.K.64, Mario Party 2/3, Super Mario 64, Pokemon Snap, Legend Of Zelda MM/OOT, Diddy Kong Racing and Glover (Which is the only one i have in the box.) N64 is definately my favourite system of all time, and it always will be.

[@el3ctrizedTube]

Great Vlog. I won't collect my nintendo systems at all, but i want to get those great games for some of my old consoles, which i really loved (n64, gc). The problem with gameboxes from the older nintendo consoles (gb, gc, n64, snes) is the material. The cardboard boxes can get easily damaged. But the cardridges are really hard-wearing.

[@futura8888]

I recently got a sega genesis at a flea market, i had NES and SNES as a kid and always wanted a sega, finally got one now, only have 5 games in my collection so far, all boxed

[@melodygrant]

Great advice Pete.... I collect for various systems (3DO) is my personal favourite because of those big ass long boxes . Most of my 3DO games are complete. How ever, I usually go for games that are complete,but I ain`t that pickie.Most times I just grab the cart`s because even they look really cool & neat. Even though I have a mixture of both carts and complete`s, it`s cool having both. Thanks dude.

[@RetroRepair]

I tend to be the kind of collector who buys large lots of games and selling off dupes. If you do it right, you can often make a few quid that you can inject into your next purchase. Really nice video man, will have to show the other half so she can see why I fill up her house with this crap :-)

[@Promo88]

I'm currently putting a lot of interest into the N64, PS1 and NES. I'm going for complete copies only in as good condition as possible - it takes time to find good copies, but I love doing it. ;)

[@TheLedreppe]

Pete, you've inspired me. Now what system should I focus on? NES? SNES? N64? GAMECUBE? Decisions, decisions!

[@Ascendancy-]

i really love this video. alot more than his others. and i dont know why. make more vids like this pete!!

[@GardioxNebilim]

thanks man :D this inspires me to make a "tales of" collection for the whole tales series. but if i were to do a system based one it would be either gbc gba or both. i played a LOT of mah gameboy

[@jv11112]

you reinforced my desire to collect for the ps1. i love rpgs and the current console systems are starving for more rpgs that I'm afraid are never going to come

[@anthonymccarthy1782]

I love shoot em ups so I collect for PC Engine, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, and Neo Geo MVS

[@Bubbasizer]

Awesome video Pete, but I like to collect lots of classic games, I collect genesis, 3do, nes, snes, playstation 1 and 2, I have a couple xbox 360 games, I like to collect loose carts and complete boxed games. My collection isn't anything like yours, but I'm right around 600 different games. Thanks for the tips, awesome video. four thumbs up, lol.

[@daKandiman14]

I collect for PS1,PS2,PSP and PS3. After watching this video I want to get start collecting Nintendo consoles and games mainly the Nintendo 64 complete with boxes and manuals because I love platforming, I love the boxes and I love 64 bit graphics.

[@PeteDorr]

No, I did not have time to mention everything

[@reformedstoic1320]

Dude someone like me, who only plays maybe one or two new games a year, watches your channel and drools. I don't even know where to begin. I know I want to play a ton of shmups, RPGs, and I def want a Saturn.

[@BlastProcessingALF]

I grew up with SNES but I collect Genesis games because I mostly go for cart only so they are dirt cheap and almost everyone loves the SNES and ignores the Genesis so you hardly hear about a lot of the quirky games on it. I discover a lot of gems like Haunting Starring Polterguy or Marvel Land.

[@szury]

The last reason was the best one. Relive your childhood. I remember my first console: an NES clone. Those times were great. Adventure island and TMNT were the best games on the NES imo. What do you think PeteDorr?

[@bruce6144]

Great video. I just started collecting for the Dreamcast.

[@beyoncefan2382]

I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I enjoyed this video and hope there will be more to come. Would you maybe consider doing one on collecting for the ds lite? I got one a couple years ago and love it and would like to collect more games for it if possible.

[@gavthegamer1167]

Really Helpful thanks Pete

[@PeteDorr]

Thanks

[@homesickalienpoet]

I collect for the Snes, Nes, and Genesis. I have a pretty large collection for the 360 but I only buy games I want to play for that, while I will buy almost anything for the retro consoles as long as the price is right.

[@anonymousidea9119]

I'm not really a collector, but I might become one. I just started getting some super nintendo and genesis stuff. I don't have a lot, but I'm gonna try and get all the classics first. Already have super mario world, mario kart, mario paint, link to the past, and donkey kong country. Next I want to get Super Metriod and earthworm jim for the genesis since the only game I have right now is a ton of sports games that came free with it.

[@ostrichesandgin8570]

Anonymous Idea Ild. Moment I know but how's the collection going?

[@anonymousidea9119]

OstrichesAndGin Lol It's gone terribly. I don't think I've gotten anything new since then except and N64 controller and some other things.

[@rangerxy77]

dude you are so awesome thanks for all the info and help. I watch all your videos keep them up!

[@TheDarkHighlander]

Hi there, Nice watch. I would say the SNES & N64 titles are more expensive to collect rather than Gameboy but i live in the UK so probably completely different here than it is there. Left 4 Dead is still £40 ($60) here even though it's been released for 5 months. I would perfer the slow route and collect them individually as it feels like you built the collection yourself and feels your own rather than buying someone elses.

[@TechGeek29]

I would take it slow when buying game because I only buy games that I like so I rarely will ever buy games on bulk. Nice video thank you very much when I watch videos like these it motivates me to buy games.

[@superduperm1]

I'm surprised you didn't mention Playstation 2. HUGE library, and there's a nice mixture of cheap games even when including their cases as well as more rare, expensive games that are a nice challenge to find. It's a perfect system to collect for, IMO, whether it's your first/only system or you're a more advanced collector.

[@MatticusFinch1820]

im working on my Sega Saturn collection right now. then i will finish PS1 and start on Dreamcast followed by Neo Geo AES! between you and HappyConsoleGamer, i can always discover new, rare obscure goodies like Guardian heroes!

[@utahraptor75]

Thanks Pete. I start my very own uber collection now

[@StaceyGardner]

thanks for the tips, i cant wait for the next video

[@R3DS1XP0RKINS]

i personally love the X360. i love the wide variety of shooters on it.

[@jeremiahmills5015]

Hey I love your shows I recently started collecting games again after finding my old nintendo and Super Nintendo in my basement I'm trying to collect all things metroid and zelda I was wondering if you could tell me what must have figures and collectables I should get for those games. I really enjoy your show and am looking forward to more collecting tips. Thank you Jeremiah Mills

[@79jksmith]

Thanks Pete, collecting for Gamecube and Nintendo 64

[@Nintendude4life]

Great tips! Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@Nick_Barone]

Ps2 and Ps1 are my personal favorites. Sega Genesis is great too!

[@pi2da3rdpower]

Thank you very much Pete. This video was very helpful.

[@THERANDOMEPICGUY]

When I start collecting for a new system I get about ten games so I have a decent start in collecting for the system and I have time to play all the games.

[@Behorn14]

great vid and tips i think if i were to start collecting it would be either the NES and /or SNES for the nostalgia (but then i also have a Wii) or for PS & PS2 stuff cause they have a large library of games and a good selection of RPGs or just collect for the systems I have already and resists the urge to trade the games back in.

[@Cody2Xtreme]

Those N64 completes look BEAUTIFUL. I want my old games back. :'(

[@Harp00nX]

That was a great video,s omething different for a change. I collect loose N64 and PS1 mainly for nostalgic reasons :)

[@MoviesNGames007uk]

collecting the coloured n64 cartridges is a interesting way of collecting video games and most are really cheap

[@oaoflife42]

@MoviesNGames007uk Sometimes you can actually find them at local game stores (only true game stores)

[@raoatv]

I finally narrowed my collection down to a certain few systems to streamline things. PS2 (Easy great games), Gamecube (Good games never played many. plays gameboy games.), Nintendo DS/PSP (Pretty easy favorite current systems), Gameboy Family (Awesome don't take much space), SNES (My retro fix and favorite all time system), and Neo Geo Pocket Color (Awesome kinda obscure lol). Can you tell i love portable stuff :D.

[@Lacaras21]

this helped im thinking about starting a collection of snes games

[@PrrrromotionGiven]

@Chaoitcme Thanks! hope it goes well for both of us, since I'm only 13 this is the closest thing to a retro system I've ever owned, except that my Sister used to have a PSX. The first system I myself had was a Gamecube, then PS2 slim, then X360, and now the Dreamcast!

[@bondfish]

cant wait for the next one!

[@Chaoitcme]

@EriksImprov Go to Ebay. You can get that game for about 10 bucks after shipping.

[@StallionGainz]

Great tips Pete thanks buddy! :)

[@MrRaydiodreamz]

Thaanx homie good look! I'm tryin to get the dreamcast collection, but good look!

[@playstation3is4me]

Also I Got really good deals on Craiglist, But when buying off a stranger on the web. **MEET IN A PUBLIC PLACE, TELL SOMEONE WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHAT YOUR GOING FOR, IF YOU CAN TAKE A FRIEND, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST USE YOUR HEAD AND GO WITH YOUR GUT, IF SOMETHING SEEMS WEIRD OR OFF CALL THE DEAL OFF

[@MoviesNGames007uk]

the phoenix wright games are a good way of collecting they are going up and up in price and hard to find in game stores

[@shoppingtrollyrebel2985]

I know that this video is pretty old, but he states that FF7 costs about $60-$70 complete. I just took a look at Amazon and there's several complete copies for around £15

[@hermantoribio7257]

Yeah the prices have fluctuated

[@shoppingtrollyrebel2985]

Herman Toribio Would you say now is a good time to buy?

[@hermantoribio7257]

SHOPPINGTROLLY REBEL Final Fantasy 7? Yeah I got it recently for $25 at a local retro shop. Complete and in great condition