Consoles I Gave Up Collecting For

Discussing consoles I no longer collect for the way I used to, explained!
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[@tahmidahmed3332]

I love how your video format is still so similar since ten years ago. This is weirdly nostalgic.

[@chrisrandazzo8894]

Tahmid Ahmed I been watching Pete since 07 not much has changed but the content is still great

[@delchavez]

I agree. Pete is so good at talking, that is really all his videos need to be. Just him, talking about his feelings about games. That is where he is at his strongest, in my opinion.

[@Doofens]

well mostly because the video quality hasn't changed in 10 years

[@Masherful]

It's always a nice breath of fresh air amongst the over editing and higher production values.

[@benjaminharrison1522]

Ah yes, the sweet nostalgia of zero personal growth

[@tigheklory]

You don't have to be a completionist. I collect just games that I want.

[@playstationer7321]

30-50 games that you will actually play each console generation is a healthy way to collect (especially if you wait for the $20 price point), and it can lead to a pretty cool collection of top-shelf games over time.

[@Nicomanism]

It never makes sense that most collectors exceed 50 or more games ; and then he or she never actually plays all say 70 or 100 games . Collect games that contain high-replay value, quality-titles, and games that are worth the money. And yes 30-50 games is a healthy library than say 440 games.

[@Bobby8451]

I want to collect EVERY NES game out there. That was my goal before I got married, now I own all of them digitally. Lol Rather have physical copies but at this point it's nearly impossible for me.

[@ComicBooksandVideoGameNerd96]

Same

[@TheAirsoftGrunt]

I’m the same way. Especially with the current generation. I’m basically collecting all the digital novels.

[@Mikehero69_]

2020 room tour when??

[@jimmyrustles3122]

Mickhero yes please lol

[@NicoReviews]

We need this!

[@Mikehero69_]

#openthegameroomdorr

[@GameRelated]

UP VOTE THIS NOW :D

[@TheCommentNinja81]

2020 Room tour will be in 2023

[@jrez8225]

Collecting retro games, period, died out for me years ago. But most recently I gave up my quest for a complete US Dreamcast library. I have all the games that I actually love playing. There's absolutely no reason for me to have the ones I'm never going to enjoy.

[@elgon6]

Man it's so rare to see petedorr videos anymore but I love it none the less, please keep uploading pete, still one of my favorite youtubers of all time!

[@fnex101]

Check that Twitch Archive, InfiniteDorr!

[@youngcrouch1059]

if we get regular pete updates i'll be a happy man, this dudes videos got me heavy into gaming like 11 years ago

[@carlosdelcampo119]

I stopped "collecting" in the previous generation. Now I only buy games that I am truly interested in playing.

[@NicktheLP]

Yeah I mean, there’s just WAY too many games anyway lol

[@MrXmoda]

That’s the way to do it man

[@tomi5046]

Same.

[@oaka5639]

I think I’m good for now, I’ve got a backlog of games for a couple of lifetimes. But the holiday sales got me again

[@KeithBoleen]

ed Di campo Same. Never have been a “collector “ only stuff I love.

[@MSnell]

Glad to see more people are starting to turn on Limited Run Games. They've oversaturated the hell out of the niche physical game market and love exploiting people's fear of missing out. They're at least handling the Switch better than the Vita, but I tapped out awhile ago. The last straw for me was when they were charging obscene amounts for Star Wars repro carts of $5 games packed with a bunch of collectors junk.

[@trisonicbrandtech]

No, limited run games packages 99-cent eShop games for $35 on Switch, they are a devilish publisher.

[@Daniel-it1dp]

I felt so burned on the quality of those Star Wars repro cart CEs they made. They were the cheapest quality and very shoddy quality control. I think the quality of their CEs has tanked over the last year from my personal experience with them.

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

i just use my modded psvita to play whatever i want and don’t really care about physical copies. im technically collecting but generally only buy what i want to play. i bought a ton of games from jjgames and lukiegames but usually bought disc only just so i could play it

[@konypyon]

So happy to see more activity from your KZbin channel again! I was really hooked when you used to upload very frequently a few years ago. Always found your videos about collecting very interesting. Good luck with your KZbin and Twitch channel this year as well :)

[@Willtendo2]

Ah man this was so relatable to me to watch, especially the part where you were talking about Vita collecting those limited releases really killed it for me too. Been missing streams lately because I have been busy with irl stuff so seeing new KZbin video's is a nice treat.

[@PressStartToContinueYT]

I made a video a while back about why I sold my entire collection. I was also an impulsive collector like you, and it got to the point where I hadn’t played over 50% of the games on my shelves. It was gut wrenching, but it was nice to start over with games I actually play and enjoy.

[@American_Nightmare]

Haha it was a little joke, I was sure we'd see one again maybe late in the year but didnt't expect one this soon.

[@PeteDorr]

Oh I know it was a joke, just wanted to have some fun with it :)

[@666JEDIMINDTRICKS666]

@@PeteDorr How about a room tour while you're in the KZbin mood?

[@eXtremeLink859]

666JEDIMINDTRICKS666 duuuuuuude please Pete!

[@mychemicaljase]

666JEDIMINDTRICKS666 I will get in line for that shit

[@stakmaster2390]

Pete!!! 2 videos in 2 days whaaaat!!!

[@josepartida1711]

Shhh! He’ll hear you. You want him to make a third video soon don’t you? 😆

[@bryry96]

I’ve been watching Pete for years. Watching his old videos brings back nostalgia. Especially old room tour videos.

[@GreyCartridge]

The artificial rarity thing got me with Catherine Full Body last year. Got it on launch, and the LE went down to like $45 almost immediately.

[@Avrazael]

I got the steelbook edition new for 13 bucks lol

[@yogoshun]

I got it for $20 about two weeks after launch. Atlus games aren’t rare these days.

[@IGamingStation]

Let's not compare Atlus Games to shit companies like LRG and Super Rare Games (yes, there is a company like that). Atlus is a small company that actually translates quirky, weird games you would normally *NEVER* see in NA. However, because these games are weird Atlus knows they won't sell like hotcakes compared to the Uncharted, CoDs, and Mass Effects. Hence why production for Atlus games is so low, it isn't to create rarity. if anything, LRG is a huge offender of that putting out random numbers of a game just to market it as "rare". Plus, the artwork and time Atlus puts into their games makes owning them worth it.

[@asyrafjalil3506]

Your channel is my childhood. Its probably been a decade. Its insane.

[@PS3GamingScotland]

Two video's in two days! Please keep it up Pete. Good to see new content.

[@stephendrown3808]

I have missed your content so much !!! Thank you for taking time to make new KZbin content . Pete 4 mayor

[@ClintonomoBay]

Woo first vid of the decade! Welcome Back, Pete!

[@retrohead2408]

Hey Pete! This video brings up many good points. It has all become overwhelming and tuff to keep up with. Great video!

[@thebeavers1]

loved the video, started watching you YEARs ago, so glad you are still making videos!

[@WhoaNellyJake]

These thumbnails are so great 😂

[@Egei]

My collection is now, finally narrowed down to just the GBA, DS, 3DS and Switch. I've been collecting for over 20 years now, so the backlog for a lot of my older systems was just getting to be overwhelming. I had to cut it down to the systems that I tend to play the most, and that's mostly Nintendo handhelds, nowadays. I just cut the rest of the collection down to a few nostalgic favorites, and I'll keep the systems so I can still toss in some of the classics👍

[@GabrielGonzalez-hf9yo]

When are we getting another room tour Pete? ☺

[@negativespace261]

I found that over time, collecting games made me value each game less and less. I kept buying games and playing them for a few hours, only to drop them for whatever else catches my eye. I've started limiting my purchases as of late and setting rules. For instance, if I get a game, I need to either make a goal out of completing it, or get to a point where I have a good reason not to finish the game.

[@AceTheGamer]

Man I remember watching your vids 10 years ago I was hooked on your recently collecting vids

[@ningygamer]

Really missed your stuff Pete.. Keep em coming!!

[@rodrigomolinsky]

Whoa! Great to see you uploading! And great subject too! :D edit: I stopped to collect for consoles with flash cart (or ODE) options.

[@herrsnyder1505]

I stopped on basically all retro. Prices around me have just skyrocketed and makes it really not worth it just to say I have it physical.

[@GameRelated]

I think the EVERDRIVE might be up your alley then - still a physical cart what with all the games :D

[@RetroDrew]

I'm just glad that the really expensive games are getting reproductions so I can at least add some sort of physical cart to my collection for games I love

[@nelsikegaming]

Damn man I'm glad I came across your channel again. I used to follow you on a different account over 10 years ago!

[@GameEscape]

I believe Pete needs to return to KZbin, even if it is just once a month. Pete's streams are interesting, but his KZbin commentary is excellent and this channel strangely evokes nostalgia for the early days of video game nostalgia.

[@ryanpyle9822]

great video Pete. You were my favorite youtuber back in the day. I hope you continue to make videos

[@jeremymontague6339]

So happy to see you back on KZbin. Love your twitch streaming especially the eBay shopping. I have slowed down collecting for the sega master system, I am however thinking about starting to collect for the Atari Jaguar

[@ryanbruneau1197]

I'm still collecting for 360, ps3 and Wii. And It would probably take me a lifetime to complete all of the gems I've collected. Haha Just too many games too little time I guess :(

[@GingerGaiden]

Have you considered doing a podcast? I'd enjoy just hearing your thoughts on recent games you've played, gaming news, ect. You have a good relaxing voice for it too! Great video btw

[@zevzero]

Love your counter displays! There my favorite to collect.

[@thegamingphile]

I’m going through the same collecting growing pains. Limited companies although have great releases I no longer try and get each one. Just keep it to games I play

[@pixelsandwich4104]

Great to see you on my subscription feed again.

[@kranibal]

Very smart thought provoking video. I am presently rethinking my obsession with getting many of the low produced run games.

[@luisespinoza4481]

Will you do another episode of the All Gen Gamers podcast?

[@Caygo07]

All the best for the New Year Pete.

[@rodarkonero]

Happy New Year Pete !!! All the best for 2020.

[@sturmwind1180]

I find it really quite heartening that so many people are thinking for themselves and yet are on the same page about this ongoing issue. I really hope that these Limited Runs don't represent the future of physical collecting. It really does feel like the hobby has been hijacked by these opportunistic companies determined to exploit the collector's mindset. The fun has been taken out of it. The collector no longer really requires any specific knowledge, it is now merely a question of buying what these limited companies tell you to buy and when they tell you to buy it. It's a horrible practice and business model of artificial rarity, as opposed to the more natural occurring rarity which would occur gradually over a period of time. And not a legitimate collecting model that I recognise. What is worse is that some of these companies actually feel that they are the heroes, doing us all a great favour, out of the kindness of their hearts, releasing dozens of e-shop type games physically per month, which are mostly often poor psuedo ironic 'retro' games. And then there are those comapnies who have the nerve to claim to be archivists of games by giving games physicality. Except of course they frequently re-release games that already exist physically and have done for years, Psychonauts etc, or they will even just produce 'repro's' of games, Star Wars etc. That is not 'preservation', it's just a cynical and hypocritical form of cashing in, exploiting and ultimately betraying the hobby and the collectors.

[@icebergthegamer]

Glad to see you back bro.

[@turtle_soda]

I agree with the Saturn stuff. It’s even gotten so bad that Japanese import rpgs are even getting expensive. They used to be the most dirt cheap because you needed to know Japanese to play them but now people who aren’t even able to play the game they just bought will pay like $40.

[@rukathekid7853]

Another video? Keep it up man, we missed you! Also, is it possible for you to upload some of your streams? I'm not usually home when you stream

[@hELLLcs]

You rock man! Thanks for the content :D

[@amuntvalencia7827]

Glad to see you are well.

[@EmanueleMatricardi]

I started collecting also thanks to your exciting videos about your Amazing collection. I have a pretty nice PS1/PS2/PS3 collection, but now I quit because of the lack of space in my room and time to play them. I reaally feel bad thinking of buying a new games that I know I'm gonna play It 2 or 3 years later, or even "never"... As I grow up I feel I have other priorities in terms of investing my Money so I'm done with collecting. But It was fun, and I also have to thank you for that, so.. thank you Pete! I Hope you Will post videos more often in 2020 🙂

[@AreyouthirstyTV]

love the new videos pete!

[@moudjuh]

Yay more petedorr videos!

[@giantdekushield833]

your channel inspired me to get alot of GBA games CIB, i hope you havent stopped collecting those!

[@LSuperSonicQ]

Whoa you still collect for the FM Towns Marty? I'd love to see an updated collection of that!

[@candycanedoom9167]

Hope you keep up the vids man!!

[@GamezOfWar]

I’m glad I always focused on the vita, ever since launch I always kept up on it.. Played the hell out of it and still do! I feel you tho, it’s tough to keep up with the staggering amount of games coming out.

[@MeesterJonze]

The second and last video from Pete in 2020. See you again next year, Pete!

[@brandinsaurusrex]

Steep Slope Sliders is just simply wonderful. That’s all. Great video!

[@Mrearthwarrior]

I love your channel so much. :)

[@jjl2099]

All retro games shot up and became significantly more rare to find complete in Australia. I’m only picking up things that are reasonably priced and reasonable condition not actively seeking to complete anything just happy to have games that I loved. Good to see your back !!

[@techyin326]

stopped collecting back when the ps4 just came out..felt like I already achieved my goal of collecting on the 360/ps3/wii/psp/etc. now I no longer have my collection( since I realize its just collecting dust and feel bad that all those games will never going to be played again) nowadays I just rent/buy(cheaply on PC) them that interest me and move on. I honestly am soo done with the toxic collection aspect of people upping the price...another reason why I lost interest in collecting is because Nintendo's Super Smash Wii U release with the Wii u GameCube port connection being sold out for its only purpose to be resale for higher margin is what got me out of it

[@EndUser2090]

I'm still holding out for a physical copy of cuphead on the switch.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

Plants and Games - Hopefully when the DLC is released, then a physical can be made...HOPEFULLY!

[@twinturbojunkie7121]

It's well worth buying digital I got mine day one and it's worth getting on sale so you can enjoy it.

[@cinnamondan4984]

Phone 📞

[@HoonurTX]

I'm subbed on Twitch but sorely miss these videos on my YT feed.

[@benjaminburwell1861]

Forever the GOAT. Wish I had the time to watch the twitch stuff regularly. 🖤 forever though.

[@horroRomantic444]

I only collect for Sega Genesis. That's it. It doesn't have to be CIB. As long as the cart is legit and it works, I am good.

[@datashed]

I’ve given up on collecting CIB for anything where the original came in a cardboard box. Which makes me sad, but I missed the opportunity. At least loose carts can still be played!!

[@bricethompson1922]

At least genesis and master system turbografx ect had cases that has a reason to keep it

[@supersnappahead]

I was one of those people saying see you next year haha. I'm very glad to be proven wrong. Cheers, Pete. It's great to see you making videos again even if this ends up being the last one for a while.

[@TheUltimateMarioFan]

I just bought Dicing Knight. off eBay a few days ago complete for $700. Did I overpay? I just saw three copies go for over 80000 yen on YJA, when the game was only going for $300-400 a few years ago. Is it really that rare now? I only see it a couple times a year.

[@eiadtarabulsi]

The legend of KZbin is back and making videos once again. Pete, you've been sorely missed. Welcome back my friend. Happy New Year by the way. Having said that, the video game collector's market is a difficult one to get into, in particular when it comes to collecting rare and expensive titles. Limited edition versions don't exactly help matters. A lot of retro consoles are difficult to collect for due to how pricey the games are. The Sega Saturn, Panasonic 3DO, Neo Geo AES, N64, SNES, GBA are just a few examples. Gamecube, Atari Jaguar, TurboGrafx-16, NES and certain PS2 releases are quite pricey. Even certain PS3 games are hard to find as well. Of course, another major issue is in regards to limited edition releases, which have around 1,000 copies, which I believe is the minimum print run. It could possibly be 500 copies. There are certain people who will take advantage of the situation by purchasing 3-5 copies. By that point, the games are hard to find. They'll keep one or two copies for themselves and then they'll sell the remaining copies for 2-3 times as much as what they originally sold for. Gaming is a fun and enjoyable hobby. Its something that a lot of people grew up with then they were kids. Nostalgia is a big part of the hobby and understandably so. Unfortunately, the nostalgia and fun of playing video games and the hobby of collecting them is being ruined due to the aforementioned scalpers. Then again, there are a lot of video games out there that are legitimately rare and hard to find. Either way, its difficult to get onboard. Otherwise, thanks once again Pete for the great video. Welcome back. Its good to see you again!

[@SBXStorm431]

Question: Do you claim video games purchases on tax since it is a business expense? Thanks

[@janglyriff]

Pete it doesn't matter the video game topic, just keep the videos coming! Your content is always interesting.

[@cincyfan987]

This is like seeing Bigfoot and a UFO back to back, simply unheard of.

[@corgikun2579]

CELESTE was my physical to digital revelation. I waited so long for Celeste to come out as a physical release that I desisted after waiting almost one year and bought the digital at a discount. Months later the physical release was announced at around 6 to 7 times more expensive than the digital. On the other hand, Axiom Verge has a charity donation for the developer's children from buying the physical release. That time it even felt better to spend more on the physical release. I buy physical whenever is cheaper than the digital version

[@shaggy2dope666]

Do you still collect for the NEOGEO AES?

[@Dusty_B]

Stopped collecting about every home console system. I completely sold off my Famicom/NES stuff, SNES, SMS, Saturn etc. I kept the games I loved and that I had the most nostalgia for on my Playstation systems and Dreamcast. Prices were getting out of hand (especially Saturn) and I also fell back in love with Sony and Nintendo's portables. Vita is the only system I guess I'd consider myself a "collector" for. Those physical limited print games, and import Asia/Europe region English releases really did start to kill the fun. So stressful and overwhelming after a point. Some say it was a necessary evil, but now there seems to be new releases every week for the home consoles. Thankfully there are only about 6 physical print ESRB rated Vita carts that are set to come out. I can't wait to get back to completely casual collecting. Still I've got to say for the indie games that came out for the Vita I enjoyed most of them and found very little I'd classify as shovelware. Despite all the stress I'm glad I stuck with Vita.

[@cookiesontoast9981]

Honestly I completely stopped collecting video games back in 2015 and since then have been playing almost all of my games on PC with emulators.. But I still like to watch you and other video game collector guys! :) still very entertaining and fun to listen to, even If I just play all my games on PC now.

[@Crankinthe90s]

new game room tour?

[@TheDODOFRO]

Huzzah more PeteDorr KZbin vids!

[@PazuChill]

I actually decided to start a life-long dream of mine and start an SNES collection. I'm using the Retro Bit Super Retro Trio Plus for that purpose, and I got my first eight games, including the awesome Quintett trilogy of Soul Blazer, Illusion of Time and Terranigma. I can't wait to play through those for the first time with actual cartridges.

[@rustyshackleferd22]

I have a fairly large collection (around 1000 games) I've been considering downsizing for a while. What is the best way to sell off a collection without using sites like facebook or craigslist. Is ebay the only option for the best return. Ik I could always go to a game store.

[@neozeed1984]

Awesome call on the "let's create rare games" mentality. Finding games in the clearance bin that seemed good and actually were, was part of the hunt. Incredible games with incredible bad timing led to some awesome finds. I like some of the limited reissues of games but its gotten silly, and it's just not the same thing.

[@PiroKUSS]

Intentional rarity kills it for me.

[@brandonbrodsky5533]

I would love to see a way to play Wonderswan on the TV

[@eskimojoe6564]

Thx for video Pete :)

[@GamesWithTea]

Good for you. You have an extensive gaming knowledge, I would just love to hear gaming reviews, recommendations etc on KZbin Sorry twitch just isn’t for me.

[@RetroDrew]

For me it's always been about collecting games that I love, enjoy, have nostalgia for, or interest me. Anything else isn't worth having for me. No point in owning a game I won't play

[@atomiswave1971]

I agree about super rare games and limited edition runs. They are coming thick and fast to the point that it's vert costly.

[@jameshenderson4089]

I have the same issue. For some reason I need the box and manual. I frown on my games that are not complete. Especially rpg’s. I need the game, manual, and box or I’m not even turning it on. Games like the final fantasy or dragon warrior(quest) I enjoy having the official guide. Not because I need it for help but more as part of the lore and atmosphere of the game. So glad your making more KZbin videos again. Thanks Pete.

[@dark060983]

its rakey nice you begin to opload more videoes

[@mohamedalmehairbi8060]

Pete we need an episode of games I bought recently

[@kenneddyy340]

AH 2 VIDEOS IN 2 DAYS!!!! Yaaaaaaas!

[@realprotomike]

The legendary urban yeti has reappeared for yet another video.

[@flyingplantwhale545]

Current gen titles will be pointless to collect when servers eventually shut down and you can’t get the mandatory downloads. Looking at you Switch..

[@yogoshun]

Switch collecting feels so unnecessary because of this.

[@foundhorrificgames.2505]

Flying Plant Whale exactly why I stick with PS4 and don’t touch the switch or the Xbox one

[@TheHollowBlade]

How is it possible that your quality has not improved much in 11+ years lol. Either way, I was so close to a psvita collection, but after all the limited run stuff i gave up halfway thru because it was not only borderline impossible to keep up but some titles sell out in less than 30 seconds and it just became a chore to have to get them all to have a complete collection.

[@dashrando7892]

I finally gave up on Saturn and sold like 65 games for a good price. I miss the days of good games for 30 bucks. But now I have the Fenrir ODE so at least I still play on hardware.

[@bastardrian]

"limited run fucks you over" Peter Bartholomew Dorr 2020

[@sufamidan1006]

More videos, Pete!

[@JakeEatsCake]

Pete, I’ve been watching since 2009, when I was 12. How old are you now? If you don’t mind me asking?

[@thomasstodghilliv]

I agree with you on Game Boy Advance. I do cart only for that, which has saved me a lot of money.

[@RoziKino]

I stopped collecting fullstop as I realized there was no endpoint, or being fully satisfied. Its like an illness

[@sebbef]

Rowan B Only collecting what has a place in your feelings definitely is a healthy way to go.

[@playstationer7321]

I think a good way to approach the problem is to only collect what you want to play, and to avoid backlogging, only buy a new game each time you complete one.

[@yogoshun]

The only system that I collect for is the Vita, and even with it I’ve been ignoring the limited run games because not all of them are worth the high price for me. I’m going for a mostly complete NA set.

[@brutaljustin1349]

Another reason collecting for Sega CD and Saturn isn't worth it anymore is because we're already starting to see disc rot in those games.