Insane Game finds in Storage Unit (Nintendo, NEOGEO, Sega, PC)

[@rogerzebadowski5996]

Hey, it's me! 😁 First, thanks Metal Jesus for doing the video and hanging out, it was a lot of fun nerding out on all sorts of video game stuff...I can talk about it all day. I was trying to reply to comments, but figured a comment where people can ask questions directly is probably better...happy to answer just about anything and everything!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thanks again dude for letting me dig into your storage unit. That was a ton of fun! I hope you get some good business this weekend from the video 🤘

[@PhillBowser]

Your collection is stunning, thanks for showing some of it with MJR!

[@questionblock8949]

Is it Jesse, Roger or Maynard? 🤔 lol

[@glory3333]

I had nostalgia beams shooting through my eyes watching this.

[@rogerzebadowski5996]

@@questionblock8949 Lol, it's Jesse...Roger is an old alias I've used for years...so people I went to school with can't find me! 😅

[@vglegends9004]

I think the coolest thing about this guy, is that even though he stated he has an addiction of buying things; it seems like his real addiction/ passion, is to fix up old gaming consoles/PCs, and he has the goal of getting them in the hands of local gamers/ collectors in the community. Awesome stuff!! 😎🤘🎮

[@DJ-cp8hz]

I know where that "antique pavilion" is, its in Edmonds WA, on the southern border close to shoreline WA. I've been there a fee times acouple years back, actually bought a HUGE Cleaver there (about 20 lbs) for $30, th thinks in great condition but about 80-100 years old easy. Can't wait to go back now that I know about this booth 😬👍

[@matthewlane518]

My buying addiction is transformer toys, I love them, I would never sell any of them so it's all spending, bye bye money, hello happy toy time👍

[@thepaper888]

This guy is a flat-out hero. Literally saving video games/consoles, so that people can appreciate them forever more.

[@jart122]

Tell that dude to start a KZbin video and make videos of his travels and fixing old consoles. I’m sure he will have many subscribers.

[@arthurbrown2075]

I would watch that channel like I watch this one guaranteed

[@sharinglungs3226]

This guy seems like a hidden treasure. It’s cool that he fixes and upgrades those systems.

[@URN-it]

This man is retro gaming, living the life everyone wants

[@MeatbagYourBuddy]

And Chazz Michael Michaels IS figure skating

[@jamie_aitken]

This guy is a legend. Hoping the Seattle Retro scene support his lot at the pavilion! #shoplocal

[@pnwrx1562]

I'm going today 👍 Edit: Picked up Zelda Oracle Of Ages for GBC *Mint condition w/ manual* / Super smash bros (N64) / 1080 Snowboarding (N64) / New in box N64 Mem Pak

[@jamie_aitken]

@@pnwrx1562 Good effort! Wish the dude shipped to Scotland 😅

[@dutchkel]

I might go on monday if he is open :)

[@VMUboy]

@@pnwrx1562 how much was the the zelda?

[@pnwrx1562]

@@VMUboy $75

[@jdnooks5740]

MetalJesus this was a GREAT video. I'm so jealous of Washington having so many retro game stores. I love the exposure you're doing and it is making me want to do a treasure hunt there! Keep up the good work!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mmind2295]

You mean thank you for inflating the prices of retro games for his own gain?

[@The_RadicalOne]

Man, even I’m impressed. Some great stuff there.

[@rogerzebadowski5996]

I might get this made into a t-shirt! "I impressed Radical Reggie!" 😁 (But I'd sill love my Daria shirt a little more 😅)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Next time we are hanging out, we'll have to swing by his booth at the antique mall 👍

[@maccmoses]

What Antique Mall is he located? Is it Freight House Square?

[@rogerzebadowski5996]

@@maccmoses Unfortunately it is in the Seattle Area (just north of the city)...it is called the Aurora Antique Pavilion.

[@chrisr529]

Even Reggie is impressed ? Wow this guy must feel accomplished.

[@mozza1983]

The passion this guy has makes all the difference & keeps the retro dream alive for honest collectors. Fantastic collection 🤘

[@thevalleybc]

Wow this is got to be definitely the coolest rarest find I've seen on your Channel! Just amazing. I can't wait until the borders reopen so I can drive down from Vancouver to check that guys place out!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

You and me both! I miss traveling up to BC as well.

[@seucachorro506]

I like how everything is in crazy good quality. Like it's brand new.

[@DungarooTV]

Wow, these games look in great condition and they're the rare ones too!

[@CaptainWeirdBeard69]

This is so cool. Who knows just how many guys like Jesse are out there with massive collections of stuff sitting around in storage units, basements, garages or outbuildings? I didn't even know some of that stuff even existed. The PC game boxes from Japan are really interesting.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

WOW, that is a candy store. I would go buy crazy ... 😱 10:50 .. Neo Geo CD !! 👌

[@MrCumstein]

Yeah I said “holy shit!” a number of times as I watched this.😂

[@chaospoet]

That's hands down the most Neo Geo CDs I've ever seen in one place in my life.

[@Sleezymean]

you say that but i doubt you would spend much

[@adamlane6453]

@@Sleezymean what a mean and sleazy thing to say

[@WickedGamerCollector]

@jabroni destroyer Heeey !

[@karnige5804]

man what a life metal has. works from home and gets to live his passion

[@HugoBonami]

Customs agent: "Do you have any purchases above $300 to declare?" Jesse: "Nahhhh"

[@nitronamous]

I honestly love seeing people have these retro games and systems tucked away and slowly introducing them back into the wild! Keeps balance to the force.

[@K808G1]

Finds like this are part of the reason why the recent WATA/Heritage Auctions scandal are making vg collectors so upset. We KNOW there are many more copies of proclaimed "rare" titles. Finds like this will probably happen more and more in the future. Great vid MJR!

[@krazycharlie]

Screw WATA and Heritage Auctions! People like Jesse are true heroes for the gaming community!

[@cavernadofilme5651]

@@krazycharlie I don’t really understand this. Could you explain it to me please?

[@krazycharlie]

@@cavernadofilme5651 Karl Jobst posted a video on YT about how WATA and Heritage Auctions drive up videogame prices during auctions and make huge profits off of them. It's long video, so take your time and enjoy. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKevd3iebLtkbqM

[@voidremoved]

@@cavernadofilme5651 Not sure they may be saying that if there are more storage units out there full of "rare" games it could make lower prices

[@Samp98518]

WOW! This is one of the most insane collections I've ever seen! The box of Game and Watches, the multiple PVM monitors, all kinds of sealed products older than I am, one of the few times my jaw has dropped watching something.

[@imahusla2973]

He should make a yt channel showing how he repairs the stuff…extra income for him extra content for us

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I would watch that 👍

[@minimiliano]

Yes!!

[@Old_Man_Jay]

@@MetalJesusRocks plant the idea in his head and set it up, dood!

[@GTFour]

Yes!

[@tehroller]

Wow what a collection, and this is just whats in his storage locker cant imagine what his personal collection and best of the best looks like

[@timothyle4248]

It's super cool to see you being able to see old and new games one can't buy. Love to be on your travels.

[@VicariouslyVanna]

Him, "I love giving back to the community." The Shirt, "I hate everybody." an absolute mood.

[@Vapir87]

The world needs more of this kind of guy. Such a legend! Props to him for doing what he does. Shame I am on the other side of the country :(.

[@bobbus_74]

seems like a stand up guy. We need more people like this in the community.

[@afgaming3609]

I understand the kid in candy store yesterday I went to one of the few retro game stores in my area and went to one I haven’t been to yet and they had everything I could imagine from new gen to stuff my dad had when he was a kid thank you for helping getting me into this and start my own collection

[@panchigancedo6247]

Ditto. I finally quit the COD scene. Found out thanks to this channel that the PS3 is awesome to collect for. I now have a nice collection going and am enjoying myself without stress nor over the top expenses.

[@rushstone5670]

Man, I've been watching your content for probably a decade. You inspired me to begin caring and collecting games and music. The things I love the most. MJR, you are the F*@king best!!! Much much much respect to you brother 🤘🤘

Nice to see some MSX-stuff. The sound cartridge is indeed a wavetable sound chip. The same chip, more or less, can be found in several MSX Konami game cartridges.

[@endar2401]

Awesome video! Always cool to see rare games hidden away like this. I like what Jesse does with the Antique mall and repairing and testing everything. Would be cool to live in that area to actually see and buy stuff in person.

[@PineyBoy3511]

This was awesome. Just loved the antique mall episode and this was an excellent follow up.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Completely unexpected too! Funny how these things work out... SO GLAD I needed to borrow a PC Engine a while back 😜

[@axolotlmafia]

I loved all of the vintage towers and monitors. Whenever I've been lucky enough to find boxes of things like that, it's just hours of enjoyment looking through everything. I just loved watching this video and seeing everything so well loved but super clean and perfect, and carefully looked after!

[@borislovothered8124]

we need a second part with everything u pick up!

[@bobbysmith7528]

So awesome. Thanks to him sharing visuals of his collection and thanks to you for filming.

[@WhoIsElKabong]

"Would you like to come check out my storage locker!?" the equivalent of an ice cream truck if you want to kidnap an arcade nerd

[@mr.g-sez]

5:34 back in the days when video game boxes were the size of a console. snatcher cyberpunk adventure, just fantastic

[@rsolsjo]

"This guy has an amazing collection of vintage games" Ok? "And they're in pristine condition" WHAT?!

[@morbital]

Can't wait for the borders to open again so I can come down from Vancouver and check the antique mall out! :)

[@TheGunmanChannel]

A metal Jesus video is like comfort food for us Australian prisoners.

[@changotv5847]

Feel really bad for you guys. I hope you all Fight for your rights and get out of this!

[@dominickkrol180]

Wait what's going on in Austrailia?

[@rafe9852]

@@dominickkrol180 I'm guessing lockdowns

[@Suaveone1]

@@rafe9852 can’t see our family can’t walk out your front door without mask cannot leave more than 5kms from your home if not vaccinated your treated like a criminal by friends family everyone family is getting sick cannot see there family members or loved ones or partners

[@miguelpereira7934]

@@changotv5847 I saw n TV NZ is on lockdown u guys too ?

[@xirextorcious]

I honestly could listen to Jessie talk for hours. Would love an unedited version of this. Hearing him speak about his travels and pickups.

[@nickk4010]

Flies to Japan to stock up, he's like the Tony Stark of the antique mall circuit lol. Love this guy

[@glennielsen]

Flies to Japan for work....stocks up while he's there.

[@philipcaseyacalloway204]

That's pretty neat. Seeing those commodore CRTs takes me back. I remember picking one up for $10 at a garage sale and using it from 2000-2009 for every console I picked up right until I got my first lcd tv

[@Boosted0ne]

Smart guy to sideline all that with his travels there. I hope the guy is very prosperous with his sales. He has wads of cool stuff.

[@coreymiskell410]

Really great video and super cool that he personally repairs and make sure every system and game is in working order and condition. And that he sells his consoles with a bundled game. You can tell he isn't in it to make a quick buck but that he's passionate and truly cares. Awesome to see :)

[@pnwrx1562]

*Taking a break from work to visit the Antique Pavillion on my lunch time today lol.*

[@jeffd.1485]

great video and what a nice guy. it's so nice to see someone with so much passion selling locally for the experience and making customers happy, rather than always just for the highest dollar (such as on ebay).

[@chocolocojames213]

Whoa, this really was a cool video. Also, I want that Daria shirt 😁😁😁

[@rogerzebadowski5996]

Lol! I think I got that shirt at Goodwill...I'd wear it every day if my wife would like me!!! 😅

[@blakestewart7200]

I don’t think anything on the internet has ever made me this happy. My girlfriend asked me “what’s wrong?” multiple times in the past 20 minutes because of how loud she heard me exclaim from the next room. Great video, super fun channel!

[@Jade99]

The day is always instantly better when MJR uploads

[@agent_of_cthulhu]

This video made me feel much better about the massive amount of video game consoles, games, monitors, etc that I own. Great video and awesome collection.

[@emperorfloch]

This is one of those videos that should have been an hour long 😁 love me some MJR videos! 🙌🏼

[@SimonBannow]

Love to see him clean, repair and mod all these consoles, would be so cool

[@kornsin]

Daria t-shirt for the win. I can tell good people when I see them. If I had the money I would grab that Guardian Heroes instantly haha! If I had more money also the Super Spy Neogeo CIB. God that just looked amazing and yes I am biased. I will be checking this person's wares and seeing what I can afford to add to my collection! Amazing vid!

[@chaospoet]

A part of me wishes this had opened with something like: "Man has storage locker full of every gaming thing imaginable! Let's loose a wild Metal Jesus inside of it! Next on Sick Sad World!"

[@kornsin]

@@chaospoet Hahhaha! God I love Sick Sad World. That would have been an amazing spin off of an already amazing spin off. I recently picked up the Daria complete series and have been rewatching it after several years. Still holds up very well.

[@Luke-hw5ju]

the world needs more of this guy right now. so pure.

[@EvansRG78]

Awesome finds! When are we going to see more of your big box PC collection and flight sim collection?

[@kidren50]

14:15 I literally got the chills seeing those CIB gba games.

[@drunksquirrel2051]

This is why us older games prefer our games physical. You will never have the pride and joy like this with digital games and services nowadays

[@TheAcadianGuy]

On steam, u can back up your game and store them for later use. I did that for my games on multiple USB drives. If anything happen, at least I have access to them. But I do agree with you with physical copy of a game

[@markmauk8231]

@Drunk Squirrel I see where you coming from, but since not everybody is a Collector and/or Retro Gamer this is not right for every older gamer. I play games since the end of the 80s myself, but I dont care about most older games anymore. Also I dont collect. At least I dont care about owning them, but I surely still love them old Mario Games and some other classics. So it has been a few years since I prefer mostly digital games. But again, I understand where you come from.

[@Crucifyx_]

Jesse seems like a cool guy to be around

[@shmackatrotsky5394]

"I got 99 problems, but a Japanese Wii aint one."

[@MetalJesusRocks]

😂

[@eareboucas]

Almost shed a tear when I saw that box full of NeoGeo CD games. I really dig that system and would love to be able to grab more games for it. So cool!

[@Daniel-it1dp]

I need friends like these 😁

[@thenoid5131]

my dad was a airline pilot and I got to buy lots of video games and hardware while traveling abroad with him 30 + years of collecting has gotten us lots of goodies

[@NintendoCollecting]

Thanks for sharing this awesome collection - wish we could get our hands on so many of those items

[@random_gamer_guy82]

I've got to say even though I Don't know you personally, you completely come across of a really decent humble fella and really appreciated of the things you have . Every credit to you MJ stay humble brother 🙏🏼 excellent content as always 👌🏼

[@gegabw]

That collection is so nuts!

[@noneed4me2n7]

Nice to see someone keeping all that old tech well preserved.

[@Level1Sword]

I never considered that buyers on ebay would try something like swapping out parts. Sellers beware.

[@awwrelic]

A big problem is sellers selling blatantly bootleg games. My nephew made the mistake of buying three N64 games, and one of them he couldn't get working. He brought it to me, and I opened it up and discovered a very sloppily-soldered bootleg board inside. Lesson learned O_O (he did let me keep it though, in case I ever need the cover to place a real board into :))

[@darrell5363]

@@awwrelic ebay is a cesspool of garbage

[@bobafett4265]

Yep Ebay is a mess...

[@craigachuff6087]

Wow. Seattle area just seems to be retro gaming heaven. More reasons to finally travel to the west coast.

[@dutchkel]

It rains so much we gotta do something in the fall/winter ha

[@craigachuff6087]

I hear that lol.

[@ManuTheDeath]

it's basically a sponsor for a seller.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

People assume I get paid or get some sort of kickback for highlighting stuff like this. I do not. I just love highlighting cool mom & pop stores

[@ManuTheDeath]

@MetalJesusRocks I didn't say that. There's a great said in my nation: "the first to smell is also the one who farted". Btw, you are telling me that you like to show a wharehouse of a guy, with multiple stuff boxed in cases with no real care on exposing them or being collected since they gonna be sold to someonelse because the guy don’t care having them? Wow. Yeah, that is awesome to see, i have to admit.

[@mpicewe3023]

@@ManuTheDeath oye vey just enjoy for what a cool video is.

[@DarkCode]

Dang Metal J, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I saw a copy if Tactics Ogre I think it was Knight of Lodis lol and I would love to own one day an original neo Geo with Mark of the Wolves. I'll probably request that from him in the future. Wow I'm blown away!!!!!!!!!

[@joshuaramey7375]

As a collector in Japan I can't help but to feel uncomfortable due to importers like this. It's cool to see it all in one place and I'm glad he repairs everything, but for us collectors in Japan the prices for some of this stuff has been climbing due to importers and exporters.

[@juanrounds]

I don’t understand the criticism collectors in Japan had the same opportunity to buy just like he had…if not harder for him

[@mikeuk666]

Cringe

[@joshuaramey7375]

@@juanrounds couldn't the same be said for collectors in the west who complain about game prices rising to extremes over there? In this case prices are increasing over time because of a decrease in supply in the domestic market with increase in demand as the hobby remains somewhat popular and many people come back to it due to nostalgia. The criticism is due to the fact that I don't like people doing that, especially since many of the games that get exported can't even be played unless you speak Japanese. Games like Pokemon Green, Chrono Trigger, and the Mother series for example are popular to import and then throw on a shelf to collect dust as a display piece. It would be much better off in the collection of someone who could actually play it. You know how you're mad at scalpers for increasing the cost of games in your country? That's exactly what this is. There's a lot of flippers and it's making prices go up up up. I remember a few years back you could get Pokemon on Gameboy boxed for under $10, now those days are gone because the game isn't so common anymore.

[@joshuaramey7375]

@@mikeuk666 Excuse me sir, turn on your monitor.

[@hektorlinko]

Back in the day in Texas I used to work at Computer City and CompUSA after the buyout and everyone working there was a gamer. I remember all the software that came in big huge boxes and it was fun. One of my favorites was the big DOOM boxes from id software and Duke Nukem, Dark Forces etc. and of course all the classics. Publishers back then didn't fuck around when it came to details on looks, design and gameplay. I wished I kept all those boxes and PC's just so I can play with them today. I'd love to have a old PC just to play Doom and the classics with a mouse and keyboard. Great video! A++++++

[@joshl3467]

Fyi niche is pronounced neesh

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I always get that wrong. 👍

[@AxLWake]

Yes it's a french word. So "neesh" would be much closer to the right prononciation.

[@obiethepony2827]

Had to like and subscribe after seeing this. I cannot explain the awww and excitement. Haven’t been this intrigued by a video like this in DECADES! Such awesome content and the joy I felt from your video in indescribable. You rock! Thanks for making my gaming heart smile. Much love. 🙏🏾❤️

[@jzakary1]

I would feel conflicted about promoting the business of a professional reseller. Its guys like him who are making it harder and harder to find a deal.

[@nickwallette6201]

I understand the sentiment, but honestly, there’s another way to look at it. You and I aren’t likely to ever stumble across a sealed NIB Voodoo 2 or a NeoGeo CD console. It’s a numbers game, and the only time you’re going to win it is if you go out there regularly and come up empty 95% of the time. If we tried that a few times a year, chances are we wouldn’t find whatever it is we’re looking for. So what you want isn’t available - at any price. At least here, the guy’s pounded the pavement and aggregated all the things he’s found. He’s not going to garage sales looking for _something,_ he’s looking for _anything._ Sometimes you come back with a golden N64 controller. Sometimes with a box full of Japanese Wii consoles. And then there’s a little more value added by making sure it works, or tapping into reserves to fix up the ones in better condition with parts from ones that aren’t. Yes, it raises the average price. And yes, you’re probably going to miss the $5 CIB GameBoy Advance carts. But you were probably going to miss it anyway. At least now you have a shot at it, if you want it, curated and verified, albeit at a fair-market price. Honestly? I’ll take that option.

[@Michael-pn1qn]

Kool. I started hunting gaming items 15yrs ago. Now we have 15,000 games & 500 consoles in Store. The game store Ms open 10 years. We only sell locally & refurbish everything. From atari to ps4 & xbox1

[@souleater307]

@13:30 it was very fitting for him to look over at the paranoid game in the box as he talked about the paranoia that comes with selling on ebay.

[@mrjones29]

Used to have loads of those electronic gaming flip watches in the mid 1980s to the early 90s from Nintendo or Casio. Wished I kept them. Always chasing the next big tech and not taking time to think about collecting for the far flung future. Life as an 80s kid.

[@NomadGalaga]

I looked at the thumbnail and thought Drunk Master Paul had made a return

[@AustinGubala]

Thanks for sharing this, Metal Jesus! This guy has an incredible collection of Japanese games and consoles. Seems to be humble guy and I appreciate him for that. I would love to see him start a channel, where he fixes those consoles. I would love to see that.

[@takwu0]

This video is my new favourite on this channel. and i liked a lot of them. Its always fun to see other peoples collections, but unfortunately it is not always easy to do. It is great to see MJR go thru this one. I hope more collectors in your area let you make a video like this.

[@raelik777]

The Sharp Twin Famicom is awesome, I've got one of the green/black v2's (just like the one you were holding in the video). Great system, especially paired with the FDSStick.

[@broken1394]

Wonderful stuff - a true Aladdins Cave. Love the keep it local ethos and rocking a Daria shirt!! Would love to see and hear more about Jessie - his collection and stories of Japan. 😊😍😊😊

[@mickey2ky]

i would looovvee more videos showing these storage spaces full of games its a great source of content :D thank you for what you guys do in seattle and thank you for the videos :)

[@joeflores1045]

True. Ebay sucks sometimes both buying and selling.

[@stevoefc]

Love seeing things like this unbelievably rare stuff there , great video

[@rajbirsingh1782]

Incredible collection, Awesome...You know what this video and the dude in this video are pure solid GOLD and MJR you truly rock.

[@Yahowah777]

This dude is an absolute legend. He had the foresight and took it to another level

[@bluehearts4u]

Wow, you guys are making me feel nostalgic right now. I'm going back to my hometown in Japan next year and the first thing I want to buy is vintage Japanese consoles and games.

[@karelpipa]

15:00 that glue from the paper note will get sticky on that CIB Pokémon over time

[@RashidAlesgerov]

I'm glad this is a hobby for him, so he puts more effort and passion into it. He seems like really into repairing consoles. Such a cool guy.

[@interghost]

The right way of using your hoarding illness lol. - Buy to sell, but make sure its stored like this and not just stacked floor to celing in your family home ;) - Amaizing stuff there.

[@stevencallahan6815]

So cool watching what you get to see! Thanks for making videos of it for us to enjoy also!

[@jamesgoss1860]

Decades of travel to Japan, and bringing back a treasure trove of video game history. Definitely a gamer's dream life

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

All that PC Engine and PCE CD stuff! Ive imported a couple things including a PCE but holy crap lol. One of those boxes even in disrepair is thousands of dollars.. Some of my favorite stuff was more in Japan! PCE and Saturn especially. AND THE X86 PC PARTS AND GAMES!

[@coryjohnston3930]

I have that same Sharp Twin Famicom and love it! I decided to go that route instead of buying a regular Famicom and Disk System.

[@dominicx4936]

Man this is like open sesame, Excellent video took me back to the good old days

[@TheJrr71]

That sack of gold N64 controllers hit me in the nostalgias 🥰 My first N64 came with Goldeneye and a gold controller!

[@dodsy2781]

12:08 shout out to Death Jr!!! I freaking loved that game on my PSP back in the day.

[@IgnatiusAlpha]

Super cool, especially that copy of Snatcher at 6:07.