Game Collecting In 2025 - EVERYTHING You NEED to Know...

[@alexi111]

Just realized I’ve never seen your game room! We need a 2025 tour 😊

[@matthiasck]

Amen

[@ifrit35]

I have a game collection but I don't take pride in displaying it and although my initial plan was to play video games I haven't even begin to play with half of my library. It clutters my mind and selling stuff is a real relief. It took a long time for me to realize that but I'm on the right track.

[@jaKobus914]

Yea… he’s right about limited games collections, I can’t even find the Jak and Daxter collection from limited run

[@brandonreyes7113]

After selling everything from my childhood and finally having a good amount of adult money now lol. I’m starting a collection without even trying . 11 collector editions, about 45 PS5/4 games, PS3 Slim with about 15 PS3 games( big PS guy)

[@iznax9]

Being a gamer and a collector is always a tricky thing to balance My advice is to collect games that you love and have a special personal value for you, not "the cool super rare and expensive game", and not just collecting anything just so you can have a "huge collection" Those 2 are the traps that will have you sooner or later regretting spending all that money for things that just take space in your house

[@duckgoose7449]

The biggest tip I would give to a new collector is to avoid the hype. Once you start hearing news about a certain console or game, that means you are already too late. For example, if everyone is looking for stuff on the Xbox 360, go the opposite direction and focus on the Wii or ps3. Prices fluctuate all the time so you can always go back to the Xbox 360 when the hype fades. The reason you don't want to buy during the hype is because you will be buying at the top (its most expensive price). Let the hype cool off, and have prices settle first before deciding to dip in.

[@derbydriver]

I keep telling people to collect PS1 and Genesis games now, they’ll probably never get any cheaper. N64 is the hotness at the moment. That may not last, but I don’t see PS1 or Genesis games falling in value, either.

[@ogre706]

Bro, Limited Run Games is the king of fomo. Get it now while you can, before it gets stupid expensive. How many collectors look at an LGR release and think "I realllllyyy should not be spending this money, but if I don't get it now..."

[@medmuscle]

To be fair, they are always releasing new games, and you do have the opportunity to get it if you want it. Personally, I can't stand them for what they did to that woman a couple of years ago, but the business model is reasonable.

[@ogre706]

@@medmuscle That situation definitely soured my perception of them. That, combined with the extreme shipping times, high prices, and of course the fomo, made me swear off of them. Actually they kinda helped kill physical for me.

[@medmuscle]

@@ogre706 Better a limited physical release than none. If a game doesn't get a physical release, I don't buy it. But, I don't order from LRG directly anymore after what they did to that woman. That was disgusting. I will try to get it from Play Asia if possible, or buy a used CIB copy from someone on eBay a while after release so that I don't support LRG. I will order from Play Asia, Pixel Heart, Strictly Limited Games, etc. if they have something that I want.

[@medmuscle]

@@ogre706 Better a limited physical release than none. If a game doesn't get a physical release, I don't buy it. But, I don't order from LRG directly anymore after what they did to that woman. That was awful. I will try to get it from Play Asia if possible, or buy a used CIB copy from someone on eBay a while after release so that I don't support LRG. I will order from Play Asia, Pixel Heart, Strictly Limited Games, etc. if they have something that I want.

[@medmuscle]

@@ogre706 Better a limited physical release than none. If a game doesn't get a physical release, I don't buy it. But, I don't order from LRG directly anymore after what they did to that woman. That was disgusting. I will try to get it from Play Asia if possible, or buy a used CIB copy from someone on eBay a while after release so that I don't support LRG.

[@ranger64gmfr]

My local game store has always been good to me. They sometimes give me a certain amount off if I buy a certain amount of games or they give me really good deals on if I trade in a specific amount of games/consoles.

[@SilverSurfer17]

Love these kinds of videos. This is the channel that got me into collecting physical games. It has become a big part of my life. I had games stores in boxes for a while but I asked for shelving for Christmas. Now all of my games are on display. I collect a little bit of everything but the Switch is my favorite to collect for.

[@supersonicracer19]

I came to realize in my collection I didn't really care if I had the original box, I just wanted the look of the artwork. So I started buying plain wii and Gamecube boxes and printing the artwork for them off of The Cover Project site. Saves me a lot of money instead of trying to find the original box arts.

[@danny-ep4ez]

That's actually really smart and really good inspiration for me. I feel the same honestly, it's the artwork that matters. I plan on doing this with PS2 and Xbox 360 games. I definitely need to start collecting for GameCube though.

[@Ragucci25]

If you really want to deep clean a case: I recommend using 90%+ rubbing alcohol for dirt, grim and dust, armor all to polish your cases plastics and windex for the art cover.

[@wesleyflocka]

I’m trying to grow my GameCube collection. I’ve purchased Cars and Need for speed 2 for like 30 bucks CIB on mercari I’m super excited. Also trying to add X-men legends, sonic heros, scooby doo night of 100 frights.

[@CursedKeyblade1]

If you buy a BC PS3, it should only be a frankenstein model. They're very expensive but the work required for it is super professional. You could try and get by with a used BC ps3, but you never know when it will break and the cost to repair will be practically as much as flat out buying a frankenstein PS3.

[@HAMMERHEAD-g3h]

I don't get it. I really don't. My brother-in-law is a huge collector and I have a retro pie. I played more classic games than he has and he owns a ton of them. It's like he just collects them to look at them. I think people just get addicted to collecting.

[@Slinger184Paintball]

WOW! That using the official boxes from old $2 sports games is a great idea! 😱 I never even thought of that lol what do you know, those crappy sports games do still have a purpose lol 😂

[@AnimalsOnceWeWere]

It unfortunately quit being fun to collect back in 2022 for me. I was struggling with storage and it felt like that’s right when I started noticing old games just getting more end of more expensive. Last game I bought for the sake of “collecting” was Arc The Lad Collection for the ps1. Paid $100 in 2022 and I paid $100 back in 2002 at an EB games.

[@redguysimracing2382]

I've cut back on collecting since i pretty much have everything i wanna play. That being said I always recommend collecting for consoles that are cheap. Original Xbox & sega genesis are still really cheap with a huge amount of games.

[@TripodDetergent]

I went the opposite direction last year. Sold all my retro stuff except the really important stuff to my gaming past and went all in on emulation or hacked consoles/handhelds

[@questfaceplays357]

This. Life is expensive as it is and i really don't feel a connection to games i've not at least finished or played for vast amounts of time.

[@ogre706]

Good job 👍 Life is only going to keep getting more expensive as time goes on, and so it's wise to get our financial ducks in a row as much as possible. Including not throwing around hundreds or thousands of dollars on plastic disks and carboard.

[@patrickimmelman897]

Definitely look at price charting too so you don’t get ripped off

[@letstacobout]

Pawn shops are a great place to look for retro games, I got a deal offered $5 per game on GBA and N64 games. I’ve gotten most of my rare games at pawn shops

[@afaizal86]

Dayum… that one rotating shelf can last 3 generations of gaming by itself

[@AndDeathForAll82]

I’m so glad I finished my library in 2012. I’m a gamer first, and a collector second. I still pick up stuff if I missed it and want to play it, but I’m no longer seeking it out. I couldn’t imagine paying current prices. I’ll stop buying entirely once the big three go all-digital, but I’ve easily got enough to play for the rest of my life.

[@sehrerwachsen8955]

How many is that? I also wanna buy enough for the rest of my life

[@AndDeathForAll82]

@ I’m at about 1300 across 25 platforms

[@MrSuperdooperpooper]

Once they go all digital value of physical games will 📈

[@ToonGohan]

I don't have a lot space for retro consoles so id highly recommend the steam deck because its great at emulation and with a dock you can basically have a Nintendo switch like experience with other consoles like ps2 or GameCube. i still collect physical copies of games that i play but by emulating them instead i think it helps preserve the physical copies longer.

[@MarkaNgamer]

I am dedicated to have a strong PlayStation & Xbox collection. I have backwards compatible PS3, PS3 SuperSlim, 3 Xboxes 360, original Xbox with Duke etc. My focus currently is on PS2 and X360 games. Just got long anticipated Unreal Tournament and Quake 3 Revolution for PS2 and I love those versions. That's a Christmas for me :)

[@Concerned.Citizen]

2:54 mega man battle network mentioned 💪

[@nickrock5288]

Tip for powered HDMI converters, most modern TVs have a USB port and in most cases (all i've used) that is enough power to use the converter so you won't need an external power source. Hope this helps someone!

[@TigerTT]

Emulation is all that I need now lmao. Especially with ps3 emulation being really good right now, I have no reason to dig my old slim PS3 out of the closet anymore.

[@spaceman4224]

The most modest and humble outlook on collecting I've seen. Thank you sir.

[@LyonsGamezx]

I’m slowly working on to grow my Xbox 360 & PS2 games. Eventually I’ll get them to where I want. I don’t have a big crazy game room but the room I have is my vibes and I enjoy what I got to collect so far.

[@bannankev]

This is the way. Collect what you want because it suits you. Not looking for the money in turning profit. People who chase profits get them. But it ain’t as golden as they make it seem. You gotta find that person willing to pay x amount. They aren’t always looking at that moment either. So $200 today might be $50 in 6 months.

[@gentlesirpancakebottoms6692]

Me too. I mainly collect PS2 and Xbox360. But also some physical PC games. I just have one shelf in my living room Where I keep my console games. I collect the games that either mean something to me or I find interesting. I dont want or need a massive collection for the sake of it. And have sometimes skipped on titles considered collectibles or "must haves" simply because they aren't my type of game and I would probably never play them anyway. I have around 40-50 Xbox 360 games and closer to 80 PS2 games. I called it quits way before I reached those numbers but from time to time I suddenly discover a game that peaks my interest and the collection slowly but surely increased:P I think that is the way to go. No need to aspire to have a huge collection room, and no need to collect on masse simply to collect. That becomes exhausting and it's important to find time to actually play and enjoy the games you have and not spend all free time looking for more games. I did that for a short while and it quickly removed all the joy from the hobby:)

[@Flip_side_games]

I just bought my grail.....Chrono Trigger Near Mint CIB :)

[@adamegan8352]

Addition to the “keeping things modern” tip, look tor the “collection” style games! It’s a staple for me in saving space and being cost effective. Metal gear solid master collection, mass effect legendary edition, the bioshock collection, and the numerous collections available in the ps3/360 era… all easy ways to get a lot of banger titles. Edit: Realizing you kinda covered this with the battle network collection, but just wanted to drive it home :)

[@bananasean5145]

You know that scene from SpongeBob where SpongeBob is showing how out of hand the diapers are for the baby clam? Ya thats been my experience lately with my collection 😂. Definitely looking into that rotating shelf. Much appreciated brother and Happy New Year!

[@Ogles]

Another great video! Personally for collecting, I’m trying to focus on collecting games that have a special memory for me and keep those on display in rotation.

[@WhiteInk47]

Game collecting in 2025: Don’t. Thank you for your time.

[@danwoods8195]

you mean retro games...when a ps1 games costs more than 1TB SSD im going to have to aggree...but who knows even sony might stop making physical games one day. not nintendo tho they are basically printing money rn.

[@unclerukmer]

Best TED Talk of 2025.

[@danny-ep4ez]

Thank you Matty for sharing these tips and advice. It really goes a long way for me and for others that have a passion for video games. I hope 2025 will be a year in which I can collect and have the most fun trying to get some good games and good hardware. It's important to take our time and to remember that no matter how prices can get... we shouldn't feel forced to spend recklessly, it's best to be smart. Because we all have different tastes and different games that we like, so in my eyes it's important to play what we can.... with what we have and not take it for granted. Especially in this day in age.

[@eded9157]

Dude, i love this video. I love a lot of your collecting vibes and tips. I love physical media. I have been digging a lot into retro gaming this last 2 years.

[@mjdf122]

Every year has been good to me with gaming and life itself from 1980-Now I have every console and tons of games what a life throughout the decades

[@Justin26YT]

Great video! I always enjoy hearing your insight. It’s also a huge plus that your videos don’t have an insane amount of in video ads.

[@Official_RetroMania]

The retro gaming market in the west is abysmal. That's why I started collecting Japanese games and collector's editions, the game I play anyways digitally on my PC.

[@DanialOnn360]

Hello, just curios what you mean by abysmal. I'm a collector based in South East Asia. Love collecting retro gameboy games. Most are Japanese copies. Looking to expand to USA / European copies.

[@cs8712]

@@DanialOnn360 In typical American fashion, resellers found out video games are hot commodities and started raiding thrift stores and yard sales for good deals to flip on ebay for 10x

[@mjdf122]

I’ve been doing this since the 1980s with Japan and emulation since the 1990s I have all consoles and tons of games from 1980-Now physically and digitally/emulation

[@bodacious117]

I take no advice from someone who plays games digitally

[@Official_RetroMania]

@@DanialOnn360 Asian used video game market is 5 to 10 times cheaper than western one USA and Europe (Australia is also counted in that market the PAL and NTSC copies). I would buy Japanese collector's editions of a game for 20 bucks and the same one would be in the western market for 100, it is just ridiculous!

[@OPERATION5AM]

I'm going to Japan in 2025, and I fear the amount of goodies I'm gonna bring back for my collection 😅

[@Ogles]

I’d be doing the same 😂 I’ve seen videos of pickups when visiting and there are so many unique and amazing collectibles!

[@greenreaper1605]

Pack an extra empty bag and/or ship it from there prior to leaving so it will be on the way before you get back home

[@lesterbronson2385]

Have a good time! Just be aware that stores in tourist areas are have games priced ridiculously high!

[@ryuride8499]

From Japan I got their PS2 and 5 getting lots of consoles.

[@Brahaja]

Limited run feels like Christmas. I straight up forget my orders and they show up randomly and makes me smile

[@wiskin88]

Great video. Thank you for not pushing the FOMO, refreshing. Happy New Year man!

[@Brahaja]

Just wanted to comment that you seem like a really good soul. Awesome video

[@Hemi1250]

I’ve been collecting for a little over ten years. It was so much fun traveling and picking up lots for dirt cheap. I have a little over 2k games. Mainly NES, SNES, GameCube, and a huge switch Collection. My advice, dont even try or you’ll go broke. If you have money, go for it, but it isn’t worth it at all. I don’t search anymore. I let it find me. Otherwise I end up disappointed. Garage sales suck, flea markets suck, pawn shops suck. Everyone goes off “eBay” prices. The thrill is gone and it makes me so sad. But I cherish what I do have, and am fortunate to have gotten a large collection before prices went through the roof. I love the hobby, but it’s been ruined by greed.

[@thatssomegoodpie]

The issue I have with alphabetising the games is that some games in the same series start with a different letter. Tomb Raider is an excellent example of this. Some games are named Tomb Raider and some are named Lara Croft Tomb Raider. So in that case I couldn't stand putting one in the T and the other in the L. Then I would argue 'ok, I'll make an exception for that' but you'll have many series like that so alphabetising just kinda loses its point.

[@yoshibrothers9982]

I wholly agree to an extent. One infamous example on my end is how I own the Mario Sports titles on GameCube. Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Power Tennis and Mario Superstar Baseball are all right next to each other, but Super Mario Strikers just by virtue of having 'Super' in the title throws it way on the other end of my GCN collection. In the very least it's by say, Super Mario Sunshine, but it doesn't feel right.

[@SiStockbridge]

Alphabetising your collection is the top tip from this of your'e a big collector. I'm similar to you Matty, 900+ games and then there's the Blu Rays on top of that, say about 400. If you don't have space to display it all then cycle a smaller library of games you're interested in playing on and off your shelf space. If you're organised then it's not too much effort and you always have alot of options. Also, careful of buying sports games as alot of them have holographic stickers on the cases that are incredibly hard to remove!

[@waynewashburnll7410]

I prefer to have physical games I do have some digital games but my favorite franchises I have to have physical

[@WilliamSmith-ex9et]

Really good tips I wouldn’t recommend buying a cheap sports lot just for the cases -along the way you’re gonna get plenty of games that you just don’t really connect with and can swap the cases with those.

[@James-gj8rn]

It's a bad time to start collecting, i want to collect more retro stuff so bad but prices are now ridiculous (I recently picked up a copy of the Last Story on Wii for £58 and i got a copy of Sin and Punishment Successor of the Skies new for £48, that wasn't bad tbh, i want a copy of the Metroid Prime Trilogy on Wii but i'm scared to look, i miss the days when collecting was fun and now it's a chore and a nightmare with prices so high) One last one, i looked online at prices for Panzer Dragoon Saga and it was going for £400 minimum with £700 mint, is there any wonder people emulate these days

[@ericmay560]

Metroid has been going down in price recently

[@adriantovias8681]

Damn, sin and punishment Star successor for 48 euros, that’s a niche game that really no one cared about before COVID hit, i got that game on Best Buy for $5 bucks lol. Sucks to be a collector nowadays. I would say forget about retro and move to the new stuff, specially the next switch.

[@RansomTRabbit]

Good stuff. Enjoyed the video and tips. My only issue with collecting is i flip flop often of whether or not i want to emulate or collect. My brain fizzles when shit seems cluttered. Ill have to check out those spin shelves.

[@Mysticbladegod]

I've taken my foot off the gas with game collecting. I'm ready to play through my absolutely massive backlog.

[@derbydriver]

I started out just trying to replace my (small) collections that I let go over the years. A few Genesis games, my N64 (but kept my only two games, thankfully - GoldenEye and Perfect Dark), my PS1 and probably a dozen games… I’ve slowly started expanding my desires to games I’ll probably never play, just because they seem like good collectors items. I’ve had to go on KZbin and watch playthroughs of some games to convince myself that I don’t need to own a copy of everything. I’ve settled on an N64 collection comprised of what I think are the top 10 N64 games, as well as a bunch of others that I enjoyed growing up or that I think my kids will have fun with. For PS1 I did the same thing, more it less- got the heavy hitters like RE2, Tomb Raider trilogy, etc - but everything else are games that I just liked, like NFS4, Vs, etc. Now I’m onto Genesis… just picked up a model 1 Genesis and 3 out of the 4 mainline Sonic games, MK2… need Road Rash 2, Skitchin, Global Gladiators and Outrun 2019 and I think I’ll stop there. My collection is a mix of comforting nostalgia, games to introduce my young kids to gaming with, and a few cornerstone games to have and hold as part of gaming history.

[@silent_ghost3839]

Totally agree with you, I only collect CIB and it drives me nuts I also find that sometimes EBay usually has the better deals because the local shops ask top dollar for copy’s of games usually gh or players choice for GameCube and they’ll be missing inserts and not cleaned

[@Jalex8975]

Unfortunately at least for me in the New England, some of these local shops charge absurd prices. I can think of one place in NH specifically that is notorious for it and it is well known. I've had some better luck bidding on games on Ebay lately.

[@KobatheASMRbiker]

Had to stop collecting to a certain degree. Especially on the Ps2 games since I can just emulate them on PCSX2. Saves me a lot of money in the long run and I'll only collect a game if the price is good enough. Never over 100 bucks is my limit

[@NeverB_Gameover]

I started an Ouya collection. Ouya Master Race.

[@questfaceplays357]

I think at this point i'm content with what i have. I started buying things that i had NO intention of playing or i bought them for the 'backlog'. The backlog to me varely exists as i will always stick with the games that are familiar to me. The only game i might wanna pick up is Phoenix Wright vs Professor Layton, because i'm starting to play through that franchise for the first time. The rest is free on the Hshop anyway that i allegedly use 😅

[@mikefox6631]

Matty, Thanks for all your content! Happy New Year! Peace!

[@DoubleTGameHustle]

Great tips!

[@MatticusFinch1820]

Save your money by EverDrives get ODEs get modded systems. At the end of the day all that matters is playing on real hardware on a CRT or TV of your choice. Don't break your bank buying old games. It's not worth it. I spent $20,000 from 2020 to 2023 on retro games and I wound up selling them all and using the money to pay off debt instead and replaced everything with ever drives and ODEs and not only can you play better versions of old games but you can play fixed versions translated versions and even modded ROM hacks. Physical collections are overrated. Just collect the stuff you truly care about and are nostalgic for. Don't worry about having a giant massive room full of shelves.

[@boxxwiition2928]

I love gameye 😊

[@TheMightyWumbo]

was collecting ds game for a bit, stopped, will continue that journey again few left to get

[@King_V2]

I got Godzilla Save The Earth CIB for $20 last year. Now, it's worth $80!

[@rolux4853]

Don’t fall for those despicable scalpers! The games aren’t ever worth it, just get the consoles cheap if you want original hardware and get Flashcarts or Softmod them if possible (like the PS2 for example)! Then you have all the games for free, can play them from a SD card or an HDD/SSD and don’t have to worry about your disc rotting away (which they will eventually) and your laser failing (which it will eventually). Don’t fall for those stupid game prices and only by the original hardware if you can get it for a reasonable price! If you just care about the games itself, not about the hardware just emulate them. All the emulators are so good these days that you can fully enjoy the games in either its original form or with updated graphics. The retro scene got completely filled with unnecessary people during the pandemic. They destroyed what was good about the scene. DO NOT BUY GAMES FROM SCALPERS, DO NOT OVERPAY FOR CONSOLES!

[@TheSubZero187]

I cut back on collecting as much since gotta save up now for adult life. But my own rules were if there’s an HD Remaster of a game then that’s the only one I’ll own to help with storage. So for example the Devil May Cry HD Collection has saved me space. Also if a game is backwards compatible on the Xbox Series X then I will get that version vs getting the PS3 version. FF13 is the perfect example of this. And for games that I really love I do have a few editions. Like Resident Evil I have Remake on GameCube but also the Origins Collection for PS4. Mainly since GameCube is up there now. I have Resident Evil 2&3 for GameCube and decided not to try to get the PS1 versions since I already have them digitally on the PS3. It’s just finding the right balance for you and knowing what’s worth it. I don’t believe in getting games just to fill in the collection. It means more to have games that mean something to you rather just another game on the wall.

[@casualcadaver]

Often time the “ HD “ Remaster of these games are actually worse. Like the HD versions of ghe Devil May Cry actually have missing effects, and the projectiles you shoot at the final boss flying in space in Devil May Cry 1 don’t spin and loads of other annoying things.

[@TheSubZero187]

@ I get that but didn’t take away anything from it for me. And it’s the easiest way to access games on current hardware. I love HD Remasters because of the preservation of games.

[@Norg1]

Gen 10 will be the last of physical games imo

[@danwoods8195]

could be true...not nintendo tho they printing money with the switch rn.

[@Manvsbeargettinfood]

The cardboard gba cases were the worse for kids lol. They just scream disposable. I'm guilty of throwing mine away. 😂

[@Mclearmountain]

I’m opening a seperate Savings Account to save for Switch 2/games/accessories. Normally I only have my Checkings and Savings Account, so this will be my third account.

[@Cowboys4life123]

I still have a 2021 ps5 (covid era) sealed in box from back when chip shortages made them hard to get. Sony had invite only drop and I waited in online que for 2hrs. Putting that away in the attic for my 2 year old to have when he’s my age. Hopefully will be worth something by then.

[@JustinSmith-ux1th]

For me I do a lot of my playstation 3/360 titles on ebay and every single one that I bought from different sellers all came and relatively good condition if not great condition.

[@stashmerkin9576]

Invest in bottle of Goo Gone.

[@alexanimationentertainment9102]

Always test your stuff before you buy

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

Keep up the good work 😊😊😊

[@PapiDooke]

Just got my first big item, bought haunting grounds for ps2

[@warehousedave7937]

@@PapiDooke there is no S in Haunting Ground

[@Ratchetcomand]

Office Depot still exist? We only have Staples around me.

[@Alexred94]

Right now getting ps4 games is it.they’re cheaper and if you have a ps5,they run amazing a lot of times.im glad i waited this long to play days gone.60 frames a second and being on an ssd it loads faster.

[@grizzlybearking1878]

I dont recommend anyone buying the old skool av to hd converter or just any cheap converters. There is lag, and you should expect a decent amount of graphical artifacting and screen tearing. You could buy 3 of them and get 3 different turnout with colors ranging from crushed blacks to all colors looking washed out. If you are using them on interlaced content (ps2) you will get truly horrible image quality.

[@garrisonbroome5525]

I would like to know about buying game consoles? Where would be a great place to buy?

[@francoisschneegans8881]

Bro I loved Kotor... had both, never completely finished the second one though... but that Kreia hag... didn't trust her.

[@Rufflepuff_plays]

Hey matty can you post a link for the hard cases that fit heary gold and soul silver? I never thought to put mine in them.

[@gentlesirpancakebottoms6692]

My 2018 model LED TV died the other day. It had component output which worked great with my PS2. I know CRT is superior. But I really don't have space for it and want to use the TV in my living room for everything. It's impossible to find a decent TV with analogue outputs anymore so I need a HDMI converter. Price is not an issue so keeping that out of the question. what would you recomend? I've heard that the cheaper converters might have more input lag and worsened image quality. Since my TV had component output I haven't looked much into this topic before. and I have to admit I find it a bit overwhelming with all the different products out there. I just want the closest to the original experience without having to drag a CRT into the house:P

[@REVOLVERE]

Yo I have that same lamp as you in the background lol😂

[@andydew2936]

In the future there will be 3d printed perfect replicas of every console...

[@JCity17]

Please move NFL Street for PS2 to the N section. I’m on tilt

[@muneno1066]

I have a backwards compatible ps3 and the input lag is bad on ps2 games. I only play ps2 games on the ps2 console.

[@Cosmic_Charles]

I will collect it all!

[@danwoods8195]

so glad i dont collect retro, lol at 500 games im selling some games lol think i havve like 200 and its hard to keep track nice Video.

[@YoungMrBlue]

You better have money collectors lol Everything in the gaming landscape has tripled in price

[@Jah_Babylon]

nooo, i've already got a 3 year backlog, why do i wanna buy more.. luke i am your father . noooooooooooooooooo

[@roadrunnermjp]

I’m in the UK what is the best game cataloguing app, I know matty mentioned game eye but is that a good choice for non North American inhabitants?

[@SarahS_Gaming]

I'm in Australia, and gave up on gameeye. Most of the time the PAL games weren't on there or in my case Aus copies. It's great if you just want something to keep track of how many games you have it's great but the other functions only really apply to the US.

[@roadrunnermjp]

⁠that’s what I was thinking I need one that’s more catered to a more worldwide scope or a euro/uk centric app.

[@warehousedave7937]

I hope retro games never stop going up in price!

[@Bored_Barbarian]

Why?

[@warehousedave7937]

@Bored_Barbarian Because then everyone who has a collection or decides to get into collecting will be rewarded. Just don't fall for pump and dump market manipulation.

[@AmericanMe]

Just dont start now 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tcsutton9121]

If possible go back in time and start collecting

[@bannankev]

10:15 always haggle at the flea markets. That’s what everyone does lol. also, yes cash is king to them 😂 they are always looking to seal the deal and cash speaks volumes 😂

[@AuroraKnight93]

Great video That gameye app because I have everything on the list format on my phone my week things a little easier for me as well as category all the games in my collection I started retro game hunting about 3 years ago. In 2025 I’m still gonna be gaming hunting, but I’m gonna be a little more aggressive as far as trying to look at other Game stores in my local area Here are two tips I would recommend to anyone who is retro game hunting For an HDMI adapter for the retro consoles I went with a company called Kaico they make some adapters I have their Xbox and their PlayStation. I will be getting there Nintendo version GameCube When it comes to Xbox 360 I have the E model original hard drive the reason why is you won’t be able to play the OG Xbox games a third-party won’t be able to be play them.

[@WastedCarnage]

I could barely afford watching this video.

[@anthonybfernandez]

New console 🌀

[@DaVionHarrison-v6h]

You should play Detroit Become Human

[@atomixfang]

Dont fall for the collecting trap. Download roms and jailbreak consoles. Dont pay scalper prices for what these influencers are promoting to make themselves richer.

[@HAMMERHEAD-g3h]

100% agree. That's just a waste of money. I've got a retropie and it's got more games then you could collect in a lifetime.

[@TechNinjaGames]

This is illegal, plus most of us want to physically have whatever item it is. Quit being an asshole and ruining fun for others. ROMs also don't give you the true experience of whatever retro game you're wanting to play

[@pedroescobar3202]

Does Colin know you promote limited run games? Thought he woulda outlawed yall boys from hyping them up lol

[@JC-hi8fk]

Don’t fall victim to manipulative FOMO