How Have I Collected So Many Video Games?!

[@davidescobedo4557]

Loved Zion’s message of why we collect games: to play them. Sometimes I get so caught up in what I have and don’t have that I ignore turning on consoles. Great video man!

[@novustalks7525]

Its good to play a certain system every now and again

[@phrankster909]

I don't understand the sealed game collectors at all.

[@compl3x560]

@Jaxalicious same lol my backlog is 1 and 1/2 shelf's

[@ThatDonParker]

"How did you achieve all of this?" "I spent money!" But in all seriousness, that's a cool collection. Lots of good tips. Buy what you like and enjoy them. That's my retirement plan too. Live comfortably in a nice home with a game room.

[@puddle8330]

I absolutely adore the way he stores the loose game boy games

[@FireWing404]

Where in the video does he show them? Can you comment the time code?

[@reggiedunlop2222]

@@FireWing404 2:06 At around the 2:11 time stamp 👍🏼

[@DopenessFORlife]

We need more videos like this! Loved this more “personal” video

[@rozzAugust]

My most precious game in my collection, is a sealed copy of Chrono Trigger for DS. I bought it several years ago when the demand for games in general were very low. It cost me like USA $30 back then

[@kds5065]

I bought Chrono Trigger for the DS used years ago. Just because I had heard so much about the game and wanted to give it a go. Found it for around $20. And now, just complete in box, it's up to $85. Smart (lucky) investment by me.

[@broken1394]

I have a sealed tokyo beat down.

[@phrankster909]

I yearn for that game.

[@FirstGentleman1]

I have a copy too, but not sealed, because I played and enjoyed this masterpiece. Still precious.

[@Xuvier]

I enjoyed this video so much. I’m also a collector. Not of the same magnitude your collection is beautiful and I got second hand excitement and joy from this.

[@_Conzo_]

I adore how organised this collection is. This man has some respect for his hoard.

[@LadyMcCrystal]

What are those drawers for the Gameboy games!? I need them.

[@dracquiteur.4730]

When you showed Pokemon Crystal without motherboard, I immediately thought about my Pokemon Gold cartridge. It has no label. I thought that no one would be interested in such a cartridge, but perhaps someone is looking for a board out there. The reason why it has no label is really stupid. I bought the game (boxed) for 10 € when I was 10 (about 12 years ago). My only other GBA game had no box and no label (I don't know how or why that label was removed but I got the GBA when I was 5 so probably stupidity). So my 10-year old logic was to remove the label and throw away the box so they would be aesthetically on the same page. Worst decision in my life, even as a kid I started regretting it.

[@Kraken54321]

The Switch is the only games console that I've actively collected games for. I can see the longevity of the Switch carrying on for some time. 👍

[@choppiemcdonald]

Not the joy- cons tho, I feel like in 900 years when we start having the retro love for the switch , we'll all advise having a pro controller, a bit like the wii

[@ronan3183]

@@choppiemcdonald the worlds probably gonna be fucked in 900 years tbh

[@choppiemcdonald]

@@fritzthecat8158 i have mine blue tacked to the top of my tv, and the only time i have issues is when the blue tack gives out. What I meant by that was the fact that motion controlls shoe-horned into a game with a perfectly good button format normally have people reccommend the easier, less waggle intensive format

[@cee6097]

When Zion first appeared on Nintendo Life, I yelled ‘who are you?!?!?’ in the comments and he replied that he was Zion and he was new and it really soothed me. I don’t think I would have accepted him without it so I’m glad it happened 😊

[@LittleLexi24]

I didn’t like him at first, now I can’t imagine Nintendo Life without him!

[@Victini7472]

i had a similar experience with felix, actually! (it was on twitter tho)

[@mobileatrocity5327]

Could we see Jon’s or Alex’s collection?

[@sawmillthrill]

I think my funniest collecting story is when I found JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure on the PS1 CIB for about $4 at a goodwill (ofc I bought it), that same week I went to a used game store and saw it for almost $500

[@TheBLTclub]

Excellent find! I found a CIB Chibi Robo at goodwill for like $5 and that was pretty neat!

[@TheHyperier]

Where did you get those cases/boxes for the lose Gameboy/GBA games?

[@Hurem90vids]

I was also wanting to ask that

[@littykitty6127]

Ya I was wondering the same thing

[@TheBLTclub]

I am definitely wondering that myself, I would buy some

[@carlaguzzardo2424]

Came here to ask the same question! Please let us know!!

[@Aceskies]

Friendly advice: waiting to buy an already expensive game, is often rewarded with it becoming more expensive.

[@ians_parks]

Yep. I thought a CIB copy of Chibi Robo for $60 use to be a bit much only a few years back but I jumped on it anyway. Now its worth right around $200 lol.

[@Aceskies]

@@ians_parks Twice of that here in Europe

[@inspica380]

Which is a big FOMO driver.

[@UndeadCollector]

@@ians_parks i actually love the GC Chibi Robo example if ppl talk about price Increasing. I startet Sealed collecting at the end of GC times and most of the Games was very cheap to get 5-20€. So got Mario Sunsine for 14€, Fire Emblem for 15€, Paper Mario for 20€ and Chibi Robo for just 5€. Noone wanted Chibi Robo. And now? You can not even get the Disk only for 5€ anymore even if it's scratched. Thinking back, you had an easy way to buy a stack of Sealed Chibi Robo Games and you are able to sell it today to get other Games for it. But well, as a collector, you are happy if you have the Game once. Fun fact about my collecting style: i actually paid more for the Games i played as later buying them sealed. With the Sealed 14€ Mario Sunshine comes one open one that i bought on release for 39€^^

[@630FSmunox]

That’s how I felt with mvc2 I could have gotten it for $60, waited too long and paid $120 three months later lol

[@supermiguelYT]

heart warming video i really enjoyed, its what i always tell people who want to start collecting games. collect what you love and will play not because of the value of price but for the what it means to you.

[@SIR1U5]

This would be me too except I would present it as: “I present.. my BACK LOGGGGG”

[@lipsontajgordongrunk4328]

Don’t tell anybody else but you’re my favorite Nintendo life content creator Zion! I don’t collect the games themselves but I have started collecting soundtracks (starting with Ace Combat)

[@jeromealday614]

No hello there luvlee people for you then 😂

[@inspica380]

He wasn't for me but I think I enjoy watching his videos the most now so I guess that changed.

[@billyhatfield7049]

Man, this was a great pick-me-up for my day. Seeing your passion for collecting and talking about video games is so inspiring and joyful. Thanks for sharing and keep up the amazing work.

[@leahluostarinen]

I've never realized Zion has so many video games on his shelf that's alot of games he collects

[@Failentin]

9:57 Oh, you'll be in for a treat with Ghost Trick :) And man, what an amazing collection!

[@master_emerald]

Love this video! What a beautiful collection, thanks for the tour.

[@blackjacksetzer7748]

the best part of collecting sadly is dying, nothing compared to go out to your local flea market and find pure gold in the wild, a family vacation and randomly a wild rare game at the bargain bin in a random shop, now its ebay or bust

[@smashbear9315]

Yeah I haven't had a experience like that in a while, The feeling of seeing a rare game is amazing (AKA seeing a pre - Xenoblade monolithsoft game)

[@legendofhayden]

people have gotten a lot smarter and more often then not seem to know exactly what they have and what it’s worth. it has been way harder to find crazy deals in the past couple years

[@tiaguinho913]

Nice collection, dude. Love from Brazil

[@Jozzyfruba]

I don't collect video games but Zion talks about it with such enthusiasm and he's such a nice guy I could listen to him talk about game collecting for hours :)

[@A-Nationverse8472]

You have a nice collection of games in your shelf. Keep up the good work and play more games.

[@maxcastillo8191]

Thanks for these collecting videos. I hope you continue to make these for NL!

[@aaronwetzel9702]

Nice plug for your band. I paused and searched it up. Good stuff. I had no idea you were in a band and I'm glad that you are.

[@CasepbX]

I wish I would have kept some SNES and 64 game boxes. When you're a kid you don't care about boxes so you throw everything away... I regret it.

[@tdiddydawg]

Absolutely love these sort of videos!!! Nice work as always Zion 👌

[@AceFondu]

Neat, your "to play" stack is like mine, I'm working on 3DS Monster Hunter Stories as we speak.

[@martillery]

@Jaxalicious just get cfw on the 3ds and install it for free

[@seanmurrell1926]

I got mhs 1 but I'm trying to find mhs 2( I barely play mhs 1 anymore)

[@tylerhaslett8875]

I could honestly listen to you talk about collecting video games for hours. 😋

[@arianealsterqvist7132]

Collect games is something both my son and I also have done for years. It’s a fun hobby.

[@yakumorisuke9403]

I don't collect games, but I do collect books. When I first got into games, I spoke with someone who did have a game collection, and his stress over different box sizes, different cover art, the lack of care people take over boxes, the struggle over finding something specific, the importance of the system on the shelves...I have never connected to someone so instantly before. It felt really good. The main key, I think, is to decide how much something is worth to you personally and then never pay more than that, no matter what the going market price is: that's always been the way I've done it with books.

[@TheBLTclub]

I am also an avid game collector, and I have been trying to decide how to store/display my loose gameboy/gba games and I really love how you do it. Also, great collection!!

[@skaldhart]

I don't have many regrets in life, but one is that I held a near-mint condition copy of Chrono Trigger DS in my hand, but decided not to buy it. It was $20 (2 years ago).

[@thomaspig7684]

This is the exact video I’ve been wanting

[@RolePlayingGamer92]

Thanks for the amazing video, It’s great to see other game collectors perspectives 😁

[@noradurst5317]

What was the name of the site you use to catalogue your collection?

[@tonk82]

2:10 OH wow.... i want one of those for my gb carts :O

[@kipperkell]

Also this was a really fun video. Great job!!

[@barifocused9186]

Your collection is awesome and your amazing! I don't see myself building a huge collection, but I have been pushing myself since I got my switch to try games I wouldn't normally play to try and expand my horizons, and while I love the online store, I push my self to buy physical versions of my core games. I actually have some digital games that I purchased that I ended up really loving and am bummed that I didn't get a physical copy because now I can't loan to a friend so they can try a game they wouldn't normally try. Thanks for sharing your awesome collection and inspiring others!

[@thirteen3678]

As a brand new budding collector, this is actually really interesting!

[@ians_parks]

I couldn't imagine starting collecting now. Prices have gotten ridiculous ever since covid.

[@thirteen3678]

@@ians_parks yeah, especially gamecube games. I was looking into buying something like Pikmin, and then saw them charging 70 bucks for SM Sunshine.

[@smashbear9315]

@@thirteen3678 I reccomend if you want to play Pikmin is the Wii re release version of that game.

[@Luisgvn]

Mighty fine collection :)

[@TrunkJunky]

Zion: Don't let console cartridge collecting consume your casual conscience. Also Zion: *has an entire wall dedicated to video games*

[@KokKeeYap]

I'm not a collector but this is an interesting video nonetheless.

[@OElmusa]

That Trials of Mana music 👌🏻

[@Linkfin]

What did you use for your loose Gameboy/Gameboy advance storage? Mine are all mixed up and I’d like to find a good way to organize them

[@frealish6622]

Everything is sooo expensive because you have these people that think their loose copy of mario and duck hunt is worth thousands of dollars since a scam website said they sold it for 100k. It really peeves me off

[@5250creston]

Hey what is the protector you have for the Limited Run Switch games? I need a few of those.

[@AloofPlatypus]

Props for the framed photo of Kevin Butler

[@insomanywords]

Very well done! You've got quite an amazing collection! Thanks for sharing this with us! Very entertaining and inspirational! ⭐⭐⭐

[@BlackKraya]

Oooh. Drill Dozer and Ghost Trick are so worth playing!

[@Justin-zp7rz]

Does anyone know what that Loose DS cartridge case thing is called. Would be awesome to store my loose carts in what still looks like a normal ds case.

[@troystrain2436]

This was such a cool video!

[@skepticaltile]

I remember when i used to collect. You wouldn't believe how relieving it was to sell it all. No more backlog, no more wishlist, no more mediocrity or things i didnt personally enjoy in my stash. I used to be a hoarder and I couldnt have picked a better time to sell. Emulation is always an option. And you dont need every game youve ever liked. Thats just my experience at least

[@griffmendez]

I promise you: anyone with these collections hasn't played most of their games.

[@griffmendez]

@Will sy It matters.

[@griffmendez]

@Will sy don't matter to me.

[@duncanblue124]

For me digital all the way much much less clutter

[@griffmendez]

@Zane Dube True. I had over 80 GameCube games in the early 2000's. Gave them, and the console, to a family in my neighborhood and went all-digital after that. Physical is GREAT for families with multiple Switches, but I'd be annoyed if I had all that in my living space.

[@galenburnett9791]

Dunkey would appreciate the great number of cllaaaassic games you have on those shelves there Zion.

[@rejoice5HT]

I get it. I also sometimes feel the urge to collect. But on the other hand collecting does seem to be deeply irrational. We got into games because we loved playing them, right? Not because we enjoyed collecting pretty looking pieces of plastic.

[@obviusthemaxim2509]

It's more to do with having a tangible thing to hold I guess, I love digital and of course games in general but having a proper thing to hold for games you love

[@cameronwilkes3144]

Where can I find those clear sliding trays you have your gameboy games in?

[@strawberryguy7996]

Can you tell me where you got that glass case for the switch case?

[@DanielOfDuty]

Zion got all of the games from every consoles platforms now this is most gaming collection I have ever seen but it might take alot more games to catch up with some youtubers like Guinness World Records, HappyConsoleGamer, MetalJesusRocks etc. Btw Outstanding and Awesome video keep up the great work. - Daniel Of Duty

[@Pikmii]

Zion rocking that Tom Cruise Mission Impossible 2 haircut 👌

[@incognitro7634]

I keep pausing the video. So, I can see which games Zion has in his collection.

[@nicholasmiller10]

Excellent video! I too, have been building my collection back. Love the part about collecting to also play, I always play my games, and regularly still go back and play my older console such my NES.

[@RadiShineAmigo]

To be honest I watched to see your collection but I stayed for the content. I really agree with having a “I want to play” pile. I do that too. I also have a “currently playing” pile as well. Just to make sure I don’t forget about a game I started.

[@johnnyscifi]

Solid collection dude!!! I regret not keeping any of my gaming stuff, pre WII. and my wii stuff isn't even with me. What I do have is all my 3DS/DS, and GBA, as well as all my Switch stuff, which I've accumulated allot of 3DS titles, and I've got 20+ switch games Wait...I think I still have FF IX, and Xenogears, and maybe the 2 compilation final fantasy games for ps1. I lucked out, I think and grabbed Dragon Quest 8, Majors Mask, A Link Between Worlds, and Triforce Heroes, 3DS ports/titles, for less than $50, a piece. I've been grabbing up 3DS games, before they inevitably get way expensive. However, some I know I'll have no time to play...:(

[@coffeebreak0]

That’s an amazing library!

[@leeartlee915]

It use to get major fomo when I’d see videos like this. Now when I see people’s collections taking over an entire room, my first thought is “glad I don’t do that anymore”.

[@cloudy7971]

I love seeing people's video game collections, great video

[@Fendera1]

Great collection! Very well organized

[@aisadal2521]

It happens, Zion, it happens 🤣

[@juiceala]

That Monkeyball 2 disc being tossed in the box getting scratched, how could you ruin a perfectly fine classic game?

[@thafutureonline619]

I really felt this. I have a massive collection, even more then this as well as every amiibo complete in box thats ever came out in the USA and I plan on just playing everything when I retire haha hopefully my hand/eye coordination is still good then lol

[@craigachuff6087]

You hit the head on every nail. Just got a Wii U and it's awesome. Ebay is addictive. I said enough is enough and deleted everything I was watching.

[@oltaku7569]

Loved this video. Very relatable to my excursions on eBay, hunting for games 😅

[@CDdurive]

Based on the big shelf, you have: 23 WiiU games 65 3DS games 76 GC games 88 Wii games 108 Switch games 447 NDS games!!!! (clearly your fav) (+others) Yes, I counted.

[@liljazzy4021]

You forgot to put an O at the beginning of your name

[@strawberryguy7996]

Where do you get the cases for the boxes?

[@ZFCaio]

LimitedRunGames

[@jayr262]

Awesome collection.

[@graydeotto2820]

I made a list a few months ago, with ebay sold average price, and it has helped me not make unnecessary game pickups and focus on the ones I really want, and consolidate my collection to help purchase ones id actually play

[@bryanaraujo5455]

WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE HOLDER THINGS FOR THE GAMEBOY GAMES

[@kadosho02]

Every game has a story. +Vibes to finding those missing treasures

[@CronicasVideojogos]

10:47 so, the message is: If you die without playing everything you had, don't regret it! Remember in death that you did your best in life! 💪😁

[@louiekroberts]

from now on whenever anyone asks what my dream in life is I’m just gonna show them the first few minutes of this video

[@UndeadCollector]

As a collector myself i can tell you: if you have more then having space for: Try to priotice. No collection is "nice to look at" of the room is filled to the brim with Games. I also buy alot of Game, but every half a year i look what i got and try to sort Games out. Games that may not "that good" as i think after playing, or selling Games that i only bought to play. But one important note: never sell a Game that you had trouble getting. Even if it's not a rare or expensive Game. Selling it will result into "wasting time searching it again". Your collection is well sortet and not stacked to a point you can't find anything anymore, so i think your sorting system is basic, but at the same time usefull. If i would compare the collection with maybe MetalJesusRocks then he has way more, but i never liked how his Shelfs looks, because he has trouble to give every Game a place. And yes i also do play my Games. Not everything, because this is something you don't have time for it, but i think there was no day in my life that i stopped playing, even if it's just for 10min. (and still my backlog kills me, even if it's just physical Games xD )

[@scacknewman]

Whats the background music for the first few minutes of the video?

[@ians_parks]

Station Square - Sonic Adventure

[@coltdeedede]

Love, love, loved this video! Zion you rock and happy collecting. I too share a dream of having a big room to play all my games as an old man haha

[@Mysticbladegod]

A beautiful collection. Well done!

[@thevoxway]

Dude, you gotta give Tooie a go at some point. I prefer it to Kazooie by a large amount! Also love that band promo haha

[@victorgritckov1658]

cant stop the Zion collecting video games!

[@zachl5537]

I remember getting Metroid Zero Mission for Christmas with the 1st GBA sp and getting stuck within the first 15-20 minutes and never playing it again lol Seeing that manual for Zero Mission is really making me regret the last 20 years of my life in all sorts of shameful ways.

[@cityboyee]

OCD is a helluva thing. Jk it’s a damn fine collection. :)

[@fattony75]

Normal day: *video starts* "hey guys lets have fun with nintendo games!!!! Yay!!!" Today: *this video starts: *sitting in the dark* *sniff sniff* "hey guys here is my box of game manuals and an empty cartridge, do you have the board for it?!?! gotta check ebay again, my precious, my precious"

[@virajvjoshi]

Great vid, Zion!

[@endergames]

I'm a young collector (going into highschool) I'd love to be there someday but I just dont have the money😂 I have a decent collection spanning from nes to switch! If anyone has tips for collecting on a budget or going without a car I'd love to hear!!

[@ByteSizeThoughts]

Man, your DS collection looks really good. I only just started looking into it (as I always used an M3Simply cart) and man the prices have gone up and the library has a lot of crackers to try out

[@happyjam92]

I play a lot of games but I wouldn't necessarily say I collect them. However when I was younger I made the mistake of selling my old games (and getting ripped off by game stores) to pay for new games. As an adult now I regret selling a lot of those classic games especially since they are either rare or more expensive now than they were at launch. Needless to say all games I buy henceforth will never be sold because some day in the future I will look back on them and want to play again.

[@steveny5338]

The GameStop that was closest to me closed down last year and I was lucky enough to grab a game I wasn't really into at the time, that I thought was just another random title, from the counter for like $10... It was Monster Hunter Stories for 3DS.

[@Caolan114]

Just wondering how someone manged to lose the circuit board for pokemon crystal but keep the case

[@Kritigri]

"And I've got some spare copies... god I'm so stupid" Nah I think you're pretty cool actually!

[@starduster2829]

I wish I'd have acquired the collectors mindset sooner. So many games that I used to have and have probably lost bits and pieces of. For example, I have the boxes for Heart Gold/Soul Silver in mint condition, but the Pokewalkers are who knows where and if I recall one of the cartridges is missing. I don't have much retro stuff at all really, but this makes me more interested in picking some of it up. I want to find Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories for the GBA. That would be cool to own.