The Hidden Cost Of Hunting For Collectibles

[@JRPGLife]

The price of collecting could be pretty severe, for sure. It could go as far as losing an entire garage to it...or a third bedroom 😅

[@MortsGarage]

Hahaha

[@jessemcilvenna2980]

It took over my office lol

[@IcarusKid84]

Best solution? Get out or get Dragged. lol And just stick with what's current(Switch, PS5, XSX, Quest 3 & PSVR2). :P Or, just buy a bunch of EverDrive's for your 8-16 bit consoles! ;) You'll gain convenience and save a ton of money Vs buying the carts. But ya, It's too bad that Analogue isn't selling the Super Nt & Mega Sg anymore. there's no way I'm shelling out $1200+ CAD each for both off eBay, and the Nt Mini is over 2 grand now. However, Retro-usb's 'AVS' & the Analogue DUO are still available and affordable at least! Pair those with a smaller 'QD'-OLED, like the Samsung S90C or S90D and you're golden.

[@hosam7609]

Or 3 rooms...

[@ThiKu]

Hahaha well said! Enjoy your channel.

[@mattock9876]

Man, I didn't expect to enjoy this video as much as I did. Informative, humorous and well edited. Subscribed.

[@MortsGarage]

So glad you’re here!

[@zakryan4136]

Mort I think you're tapping into something with your channel now with the deep dives into 'mind sets' of collecting and bringing up why people do this for therapy. The hunt for the clay fighters manual has been a fantastic video series so far.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you - eager to dive in more :)

[@RetroHoundGaming]

My biggest issue is the community. I have to live vicariously through all of this amazing KZbin content. I have been to so many retailers in my area that aren’t collectors, have stolen from each other, or have sold broken copies, and claimed it wasn’t bought at the store. I love this hobby so much, and have to try to find time to cut in as much as I can to keep that enjoyment level up like you said Mort. I honestly wish I had a community like you guys all do to always keep in front of mind, and always have the next level of enjoyment. For the first time in almost 2 years, I finally found about 20 Nintendo games and a Nintendo system that weren’t being sold at a retail price. I was so excited to bring them home and talk to someone about it and then remembered that there wasn’t anyone who understood my enjoyment or excitement for the hobby. That’s definitely the part that I’m missing in this hobby

[@MortsGarage]

That blows. I hope you're able to find folks in your area that enjoy it as well

[@SaturdayMorningGamer]

Oooo! I was stoked when you listed off all those SNES must haves and they're all already in my collection :D. Mort. I just want to say that all of the deeper conversation in these videos really resonates with me as a person first and also as a collector. You are SO fortunate to have such good friends to share in your adventures with: and your channel serves as a community for those of us out here going solo. Balance is so important in both hobbies and life and your discussion around it (both in this video and the PGS Podcast) was awesome to listen to.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man - I do hope one day our paths cross in person!

[@griner65]

I saw my comment put on screen, and it has made me smile even more through the whole video. It means the world that you cared enough to capture and edit it in. Thank you Mort! Fellini is amazing, and I am always surprised how many younger people that are into film have never heard of him. I ended up with two degrees in college, and my year in Ireland got me a Documentary and Drama degree. Not a single one of them had ever heard of Fellini. I was about to leave a get together with 12 of the film students when I talked about the films, and we ended up spending 5+ hours binging them instead. It actually impacted the class and how they wrote and filmed. I am not old by any means (36), but my film watch history often leaves me feeling as if I am haha. For me my collecting has only started in the last year or so. I brought my toys and games that survived back to Ireland with me, and I have been slowly filling gaps. We didn't have a lot growing up, and I ended up with one or two things from different lines. Now I am starting to fill those gaps, and filling out a few of the cheaper and smaller lines. I still have all of my old games though. My Gameboy, Colour, and Pocket all still work no bother. My Pokemon games still all work. Sadly none of the boxes, sega, or N64 stuff made it through moves, but the handheld games made it and work. I am perfectly happy with my Pokemon Blue, Yellow, Silver, and Crystal. I don't feel a need to get the others because I have the ones that brought me hours of enjoyment. I would like to get boxes for them, but I will probably need to do a repro or such like minibox gamming because of price. For me collecting is about getting those things that bring back memories, and maybe a few things that I would have gotten if we had more cash or if I knew about them back then. I like it to be small and personal, and I will only get something if the price is fair as well. I do love seeing things like your N64 wall though. If I had even thought about collecting years ago, I could totally have seen me doing that when prices were lower. I 100% appreciate your wall, and thankfully I don't have any envy or fomo. Last point, your audio editing on this was breathtaking. The fact that it could be so naturally missed is purely because of how masterful you mixed it. You created a perfect atmosphere that was captivating and emotional. I just wanted to make sure that you know it was noticed and appreciated. It sets the stage for a smooth and relaxing viewing experience that I took a break from working to enjoy. Thank you!

[@MortsGarage]

Dang man - it hits deep when you point those things out about the edits. Thank you! And well done on bringing Fellini to the people! My favorites are probably Nights of Cabiria and 8 1/2. Yours?

[@griner65]

@@MortsGarage Nights of Cabiria and La Strada are probably my top 2 if I was being objective. 8 1/2 is also fantastic as well, so you having those as favourites makes absolute sense. Roma and 'And The Ship Sails on' were the first two I ever saw of him though, so if it was more about nostalgia then those two have to be at the top as well. Even though they are not thought to be as good.

[@FreakinSweet1987]

Kinda wild that I have a collectable piece that you don't for once, lol. My copy of Sculptor's Cut came with the manual when my dad bought it for me for $8 during a Blockbuster closeout years ago. Just no box, sadly. I've always felt very fortunate to have it in my collection, especially in the condition it's in.

[@MortsGarage]

How rad! If you ever want to sell it, I’m a buyer :)

[@vinylreckoning]

“You do you.” That’s something that changed the way I look at everything. Is it hurting anyone? No? Cool, have at it.

[@MortsGarage]

Love this.

[@DrinkGameswithJosh]

Dang Mort…Jon kicked your butt! 😂 That Nintendo bulk lot was a awesome! Super cool of the sellers to work with you on a price that helps you and them. Community is clearly the key to any good hobby. Always fun to share the experience with others. You’re the man Mort! Great video!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man! And yes, Jon's footprint still covers my backside for how thoroughly it was kicked lol.

[@Andyshobbies]

Mort! Man I love your videos, been watching pixel, jrpg life, and a few other game hunting channels and your videos are by far the best quality the way you edit and film is the best keep it up!

[@MortsGarage]

I love those channels! Thanks for your kind words :)

[@AdriftLegend]

I stopped collecting physical games when I realized that what I valued most from them is the experiences I have with them rather than the physical media & packaging they came in. I've since sold a lot of my physical collection & moved on to collecting games digitally instead, but I still have my copy of Scultor's Cut CIB because I'm actually a fan of the series & owning a complete copy was a childhood dream come true. Keep doing what you love as long as you love it & best of luck on the manual hunt!

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate this!!

[@RNGGamerYT]

You nailed it.... That's the reason I never really resell anything. Time is the most precious resource of all. Between sourcing, driving, testing, listing, packaging, keeping records, etc... it's not worth my time these days

[@MortsGarage]

Yup - there's way more that goes into it than people give credit.

[@Dayman667]

I just found your channel today and this is the only one I’ve seen. I wanted to comment to say, i really appreciate how genuine you seem to be, you exude kindness, your passion is contagious, and you are doing it all with responsibility and a smile on your face. I hope reading that makes you smile, keep up the good work man.

[@MortsGarage]

I appreciate the kind words and for giving the video a shot! I hope you enjoy what else that channel has to offer :)

[@DanielNostalgicBitz]

i love how your videos always teach me something different or make me look at things differently i love collecting and yes it does get expensive but like you said the connections one makes are priceless and the new friends i made are great and also its how i found you !! 🥰😁

[@MortsGarage]

Yessir - Thanks for the kind words!

[@IowaRetroGamerDad]

I love this video. A lot of the stuff you said midway through is what I focus on a lot now on my channel. Collecting affects everything and everyone, not just the person themself. It is good and bad. Great video Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you - legit thought of you and your content during some aspects of it. Keep pursuing the deep and meaningful things!

[@IowaRetroGamerDad]

@@MortsGarage That made my day Mort.

[@superdave3093]

Great stuff Mort! I love the deeper mindset stuff that you’re exploring with games being collectibles too. And really like your take about balancing hobbies so they’re still fun and don’t take over your time or life. 👌😊

[@MortsGarage]

😊🤘

[@Desolis_]

Another lovely video that is uniquely you in its style. Always a pleasure to watch. I find myself reflecting on the addiction potential of this crazy hobby too. It certainly feels like a line that is easy for me to cross and even easier to get lost on the other side of. Interested to hear how that discussion goes.

[@MortsGarage]

Me too - glad you’re here!

[@viridionwaves]

Agree with this, I'm finding the line as we speak... Having to reign in a hobby that once I got hooked on got a bit out of control... Nothing terribly life affecting mind you, just takes up too much of my free time and focus. I'm very interested in exploring the psychological drives behind collecting and what makes it such a potentially absorbing hobby. Though truthfully the answer is almost assuredly in the person rather than the hobby, imo.

[@MortsGarage]

ABSOLUTELY

[@IcarusKid84]

The big problem i have with retro gaming as a whole, is that you just can't recapture the feeling you had all those years ago when experiencing said game for the first time for numerous reasons. It's never the same! BUT, it's such a fun hobby and in ways, it feels like revisiting an old friend. For me personally, I just can't let go of the 8-16 bit stuff. Partially due to my love for everything late 80's & early 90's pop culture related, but also because many of the games on SNES(for ex), even NES and maybe Genesis have aged quite well. Zelda ALTTP and Super Mario World as everybody knows are totally timeless. Yet going back to 3D Sega Saturn, PS1 & even N64 games is the equivalent of revisiting an old friend...A once hot 25 year old chick you met at some wild party in 1995...Except the party is over, and the chick has aged 30 years and lost 3 quarters of her Spunk and personality. :D Retro game hunting and collecting can be a blast, but it can absolutely spew all over the new experiences you could be making with new games, or possibly even older games you've never played before(Be it stand alone or compilation releases) that got a new release on the Switch, which technically makes it 'in the now', which translates to a new experience. Because lets face it, Switch, PS5 & XSX are the 3 current console players in town. Plus, you cannot get that universal collective vibe-whatever feeling when playing older games on older consoles because we're no longer in the 80's & 90's, and they're decades old. I feel like I'm utterly alone, just knowing that I'm one of the two people on the planet spending my week-day night playing something like Boogerman on my Sega Genesis in 2024. ;) But when you fire up something like LOZ: Tears of the Kingdom on launch day, you feel like you're part of this one big collective/unified-thing knowing that millions of other people are experiencing it the same day you are, and then you can pop in online and discuss/share your experiences, and with friends if they're into gaming. It was the same deal with Super Mario World back in 1991, minus the internet & Social Media of course! :P

[@MortsGarage]

This is SO WELL spoken! Thanks for commenting

[@IcarusKid84]

@@MortsGarage Thanks! and keep up the good work!

[@ogre706]

"Retro game hunting and collecting can be a blast, but it can absolutely spew all over the new experiences you could be making with new games" ...THIS cannot be stated enough. Hunting for games, collecting, storing/organizing your games.. man, this all takes up time. Why do we have wonderful memories of enjoying certain videogames when were kids? Because literally all we did is play videogames, sometimes to do death. That's how those great moments were made. Spending time on the collectibles hunt takes away time we could be creating more warm gaming memories. Yes, as you rightfully pointed it's not possible to recapture the nostalgia entirely. The 8-bit/16-bit glory days are gone forever and it will never be the same. But it is still possible to create a new kind of nostalgia made from the videogames we have today, if we just take the time to do so.

[@MortsGarage]

@@ogre706 I don’t think it’s an either or, but a both and. I enjoy collecting and playing for different reasons - but your point is taken for sure

[@IcarusKid84]

@@ogre706 Incoming Sea of text! :P I hear ya! There's definitely a LOT to digest once you wind up down that endless retro-rabbit hole. Everybody is on their own journey, people love what they love, and in the end you just have to do what brings you joy and happiness. For me personally, it was so much easier and a lot more focused when I was just sticking with what was new and current > Switch, and with a hint of PS5 & now Quest 3, making NEW memories with new experiences on current/new consoles. Yet once I really started diving back into that nostalgia, i winded up getting obsessed, and more often than not I found that my wallet was getting completely obliterated by nearly everything 8-16 bit console related. lol Some people can find a solid balance, but it's easy to lose control since nostalgia as everybody knows is one heck of a powerful drug. :P When we were kids way back when, we were focused on what was hot off the shelves, what was new and current back in the late 80's & 90's with NES, SNES, GEN, GameBoy, the Arcades(etc). Most of use weren't exactly dipping back generations prior and playing older games during those times with the Atari 2600 or ColecoVision. We were always moving on to the next best thing. The SNES for example, was already losing it's magic and freshness by the time the Saturn & PS1 arrived in late 95'. Heck, playing the SNES in 1999 was never the same. It was impossible trying to recapture the same feeling even at that point, compared to 1991 and on wards. :P But when you're taking on multiple older consoles & handhelds with multiple massive libraries, depending on the person, it can be stressful, incredibly expensive and feel like total baggage. It would of been so much easier had i started collecting in 2005+, when the retro boom started to kick off with NES, SNES etc. But i was always hesitant about doing it, just because i knew i wouldn't be able to recreate those amazing memories. Anyways, I find the best way to re-experience older games is with your kids or nieces if you have them, or with friends that grew up playing the same games at the same time as you did. OR maybe throw on a second TV on in the back ground(Playing Saved by the bell reruns haha) to make it feel like you've got company. :P That's exactly what Masahiro Sakurai does with his two big 65" 4K Screen set up, aside from having friends over and playing multiplayer on 2 separate screens. Works like a charm imo! Yet playing older games alone, on older consoles, on an older CRT, at least for me, usually makes me feel a bit empty! It truly was all about the human relationships we had back then. Many will agree that the best video game memories were always with friends. Video games, after all, are meant to be shared! ;) But life changes, technology changes, there's no more wow factor when booting up Donkey Kong Country like there was in 94' or playing Super Mario World for the first time etc. Mario 64 was obviously another jaw dropper in 96, but it looks like nothing these days. lol

[@viridionwaves]

Always appreciate your perspectives Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks :)

[@neilarnold5506]

Amazing video as always Mort, just super informative and entertaining. Thank you for an incredible video, as today has just been a stressful day and needed this relaxing happiness that your channel is. Awesome haul of things, congrats on all the pickups, see you for the next one - and have a fantastic day! #Roadto30k

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you so much for you encouragement and support :)

[@cusernament]

Awesome video Mort. Watched it right away but didn't get a chance to comment. I love these deeper thought questions. I've been a collecting addict in the past. Once I stopped, I was left with the emotionally difficult decisions to let things go. I'm probably 95% of the way there, but it's taken me like 10 years of going on and off the wagon.

[@MortsGarage]

I can relate to this. I just grabbed a stack of great, desirable games that I just know I’m not gonna play so I could sell them. I’m beginning to prune my collection to the essentials. Keep after being healthy!

[@retroretro_]

I look forward to watching these videos every week. Some of the best gaming content on all of KZbin.

[@MortsGarage]

❤️

[@cornbreadcody]

The Dana Carvey “choppin broccoli” got me lol.

[@MortsGarage]

A bonafide classic

[@thepickinpreacher]

great shot sitting by the truck!

[@MortsGarage]

That was all Mike!

[@WavesNGames]

I really appreciate how you tell two stories. The game hunting, and a life lesson. I look forward to seeing what your therapist friend has to say.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you - as do I :)

[@Incognito_99999]

By far my favorite game hunter/reseller KZbinr. Your videos are great.

[@MortsGarage]

How kind - thank you!

[@BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAthroggofthunder]

That sealed Sonic, could have been in the sun. Causing moisture to build up inside the sealed

[@MortsGarage]

That totally makes sense!

[@Z_SquaredGaming]

Great video Mort. I liked the talk in this one. I enjoy the thrill of the hunt when I'm out and about. I also enjoy the connections being made when I go to stores multiple times. I really wish that we had swaps like yours in CA. I might come home with nothing, I might come home with a full box worth. I never pay retail for any of the games that I pick up unless I'm using proceeds from a sale. I'm still enjoying the series. Did I miss the numbers at the end of the video? Just curious.

[@MortsGarage]

They show up when Jon and I break everything down. Manual fund is up to $1k. Glad to see we agree on the broader points as well.

[@Skifictious]

Excellent video, great topic and presented incredibly well. Supreme job, Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate this!

[@SteveReesVR]

Great video pal. And a great competition between you both, such great deals. I can confirm collecting as a hobby certainly isn't cheap. I've had bargains compared to the value, however still a lot of money to put out. And I don't see the deals over here like you guys have. Another thing from starting this collection as a hobby, is chatting with/meeting people like your self, it's great. And on a side note, 2 foreign films to watch, City of God and Brotherhood of the Wolf. Both very different. But fantastic 🤜🤛🙌

[@MortsGarage]

Great to see you on here! I’ve definitely seen City of God - great movie

[@ezrider1968]

Yeah, the Fellini Criterion box set was not on my Mort’s Garage bingo card, but here we are 😂 That one, the Bergman set, and the Varda set are three of my favorite parts of my movie collection. Good stuff.

[@MortsGarage]

I want to love Bergman, but he’s so cognitive that I can’t get to the emotion. I loved Seventh Seal, but couldn’t connect with Wild Strawberries and a couple others. I get his fame, and love that he has an audience.

[@ezrider1968]

@@MortsGarage it was Cries and Whispers and Winter Light that sort of unlocked him for me. Incredibly bleak and upsetting, but I was profoundly moved by them. And honestly, I didn’t even care much for Seventh Seal until the theater I go to showed it a few years ago. Seeing it projected that large and with zero distractions sort of forced me to submit to it and it was a minor revelation for me.

[@ezrider1968]

@@MortsGarage I’ll admit I still feel like I’m missing something when I’ve watched Wild Strawberries, though.

[@MortsGarage]

@@ezrider1968 that was my exact feeling. Legit would love to hear a lecture on it.

[@wizballcommodore8466]

I love how you're videos always have some artistic twist and a little humour. Do you plan what you want to do for the whole video or do you just wing some of it and let the editing control the outcome? Keep being awesome 😀

[@MortsGarage]

I’ve had a lot of these thoughts about collecting for a while and it’s sort of manifesting in this way creatively with natural integrations. I know going into a game hunt what the episode will be focusing on in the video essay sections, so throughout the hunt I might throw in a line like “let’s think more about (etc)” and use that for transitions. I usually write the topics into a page and a half or so loose idea of a script and it takes me about 90 minutes to film it with the right cadence. Then I do the hunting narration separate. The hunt itself is just whatever shows up.

[@KingYote]

My best suggestion would be to narrow down 5-7 consoles that you love and look through their game lists or best gasmen lists and make your own list of 15-30 games you want. That way you’re more focused and it’s more satisfying to cross them off as you go.

[@MortsGarage]

Absolutely - for me the fun is finding deals as well as finding quality games

[@dannywright5058]

Enjoyed this, the frame work of the hidden cost was a great idea.

[@MortsGarage]

Cheers!

[@Productions-we2mo]

The seventh seal - never saw it, but watched it one night, ended up watching it 10 days in a row.

[@MortsGarage]

I just commented on that film in another comment from another Bergman fan. It’s the only of his films that I’ve seen that stuck with me. Great choice, and a must see.

[@jnothingbutthebest8228]

it's all about the films of harmony korine

[@MortsGarage]

Man, he’s made some of the most fearless art ever. Have you seen his infamous Letterman appearances?

[@jnothingbutthebest8228]

@MortsGarage they are soooo great I have all his movies look for the one that has the island of impersonation people it's called mister lonley one of the best movies out there I think

[@MXSretro]

Ok I am totally interested to hear what your therapist friend has to say next time as someone who uses the hunt and my hobby as an outlet to destress when that pesky anxiety is popping off, lol. I do think there is a thin line between it being a fun hobby and an addiction. Great vid as usual, man. Also, caught that quick Dana Carvey line, haha

[@MortsGarage]

I am indeed, a fan of broccoli being chopped lol. Yes, I’m interested as well. I think that if we leave it as “addiction or nothing” we miss the broader point - self medicating anxiety and depression takes many forms. Is it actually helping though?

[@viridionwaves]

John's deal on those pokemon games and gbas was incredible. So cheap! But you don't see that everyday I bet.

[@MortsGarage]

Blew my mind tbh

[@Ryan_TheBold]

Funny how close we come to “do I have a problem?” At least once in our collecting journey. I’ve been an avid action figure and record collector for 15yrs and recently purged about half of my figures and a good chunk of records just because. It got to the point where I seriously considered opening a shop. BUT untethering myself from that anchor of “too much” really allowed to me to enjoy collecting again. Sometimes ya just gotta step back and wonder.

[@MortsGarage]

Absolutely - this is dead on

[@suparasukkasem3319]

City of God, Amores Perros, 13 Tzameti, Old Boy (original), Let the right one in (original), Carandiru & my favourite foreign documentary Bus 174. Please watch the documentary, it's about a man who takes a bus hostage in Brazil, it shows how his life was so messed up as a kid that you start to have empathy for him. And I nearly forgot 'Tropa de Elite' or The Elite Squad, greatest intro to a movie.

[@MortsGarage]

Greatest intro to a movie you say? Magnolia has a new contender…

[@suparasukkasem3319]

It's just the vibe, people partying in the favela, great music and a quick insight into good & bad cops.

[@bramcc]

Really interested to hear the therapist response to addiction vs passionate hobby

[@MortsGarage]

Same

[@richardheckmann1892]

I went to the 100 mile garage sale last weekend. I did find some stuff to resell and I bought some stuff to keep and I think I broke even.

[@MortsGarage]

That’s the way I did it :) Good luck!

[@BabyKobeeee]

Just subbed the algorithm is definitely going to bless you soon

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate your support!

[@agarza915]

You forgot one element within the mind of the collector: WE DO IT FOR THE LIKES, BRUUUUUHHH!!!😎🔥💣💥

[@MortsGarage]

ALWAYZ

[@capemron6330]

Shoutouts to your knowledge on Super Double Dragon, the combat system is crazy for the time(1991 I think.) I am a 100% sure it inspired Street Fighter II a bit. The game has divekicks(dhalsim drill move) and the off the wall moves(Vega style.) It's an underappreciated gem of a game.

[@MortsGarage]

It's certainly possible - what a fun game!

[@twysted]

I agree the people I met like you the camel crew and of course my brothers in the pickle game squad are the reason I love this hobby ❤️

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate you Twysted - Glad to have met as well. And I love my Dreamcast pin!

[@themattmanera]

I love when you rock that Pedro the lion shirt!

[@MortsGarage]

Classic!

[@themattmanera]

@@MortsGaragenow Cloud and Townsend? My dude, we are on the same wavelength. Love the vids bro

[@MortsGarage]

@@themattmanera indeed we are :)

[@DontStabCats]

props on the sunny day real estate sweatshirt

[@MortsGarage]

🤘

[@busygiraffe7003]

How does this guy have so little subs? Editing and content is absolutely fire

[@MortsGarage]

😊🫵👊

[@emayzd]

The true cost of collecting cardigans - pure style 😅😊

[@MortsGarage]

And in the end, that costs nothing at all lol

[@LateToGame]

"Choppin Brocolli" - now I need to go watch some Dana Carvey stand-up

[@MortsGarage]

Thee classics FTW

[@JakeKaufmanFilms]

A fellow Fellini head. I love Juliet of the Spirits. As for foreign directors, I really love Jacques Tati and Álex de la Iglesia.

[@MortsGarage]

Tati is amazing!! Don't know about Alex De La Iglesia - thanks for the rec!

[@yeshuamaitreya6954]

I’m not addicted to game collecting, I can give up any time I want to. I just don’t want to.

[@MortsGarage]

I’ve said that before as well!

[@looselycollected7505]

Quick question, in your vast Nintendo 64 collection, do you own a Superpad 64 plus controller? These are made a little more like a PSX or PS2 controller with the trigger switch and the analog stick set on the left side of the controller. If you have one, or have tried playing on one, what's your opinions/impressions of it? I got one a few years back and I'm on the fence about it.

[@MortsGarage]

I don't have one, simply because they've never felt right to me. Same as you it sounds like?

[@looselycollected7505]

I can't totally decide if I like it or not. Some games, yes. But on games like Goldeneye, I like the feel of the original controller better. That might come from the fact that it feels a bit more like a pistol grip and I was brought up hunting and shooting. So I have a natural affinty for a pistol grip controller with games meant to mimic shooting. But I do like the lefthand analog stick for some games. I didn't pay a fortune for mine. And it is the clear body. And I like that 90's clear plastic esthetic. So I'll probably keep it and play with it more here and there.

[@Bigjuicy406]

Im pretty sure that Gameboy advance sp is a special edition onyx / platinum...

[@MortsGarage]

Reallllly?

[@Bigjuicy406]

​@@MortsGarage yeah I think they go for $150 or so!

[@TheCerroFam]

I have a question what swatmeet is this please help I want to go there looking for gems too

[@MANNYSARCADE]

Great Video, there is so much truth that you talked about with collecting.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man! Let's put a time on the calendar to get you out on a hunt!

[@MANNYSARCADE]

@MortsGarage Absolutely let's set something up. It's crunch time right now with socal gaming expo exactly a month away 😉

[@supergarbagedaypodcast]

I love your channel!

[@MortsGarage]

I love your comment!

[@jessemcilvenna2980]

I love the Boundaries book. Big fan of Henry Cloud.

[@MortsGarage]

Same - dude is a legend

[@divinepops4423]

Hey Mort! Great video as always I'm jealous of the editing. But... Since you don't use the Theme song anymore can I use it as background in a video? Lol jk Just trying to keep the party going that songs a banger!

[@MortsGarage]

It'll be in the next video!

[@divinepops4423]

Good. It's such a earworm. Very catchy

[@LatchkeyKidX]

That spawn game had a crazy amount of combos. I remember the manual being THICK.

[@MortsGarage]

I need to see that!

[@ResellerMadness]

Orange daiei hawks controller? Lovely!

[@MortsGarage]

So lovely

[@gavin555666]

Love the video as usual 🤘Was that gba sp a re shell or the Onyx & Platinum Gameboy Advance SP. which can fetch a little bit of money 🤘

[@MortsGarage]

You’re the second one to mention this and I think you’re right. Had no idea that was a thing!

[@gavin555666]

Ya I never did either until my wife found one at a garage sale. 🤘have a great week everyone 🤘

[@almostaotaku640]

Me and my significant other collect as a couple, makes it twice as fun!

[@MortsGarage]

Low key envious that you have that!

[@mattylelievre8110]

I feel for your hunt. I just surpassed 600 CIB SNES games. Thanks for the videos.

[@MortsGarage]

Cheers 😊

[@FizzoDizzo]

Your buddy looked like Luke from Gilmore Girls. 😂 Have you checked out "Modesto" new song by Pedro The Lion? Sooo good! I read somewhere, the song isa homage to the band "Grandaddy" my all time fav band. ✌️ Cheers, Mort. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@MortsGarage]

Haven’t heard it yet, but excited to check it out! If I’m thinking of the band right, I do recall seeing Granddaddy live back in the day.

[@megamoomin8480]

For me , the biggest challenge for some reason is being ok with saying "no" to things and collecting things I actually like and want, rather than things just because they are collectible or hyped up. I am so much happier just collecting random things that bring me happiness, and not being a completionist, as I realized that doesn't make me happy but makes me competitive and frustrated for some reason.

[@MortsGarage]

If it makes you happy, then that’s what counts :)

[@sethtanner1]

That hori controller. 🔥

[@MortsGarage]

Blew. My. MIND.

[@DriveupLife22]

Mort, if you dig Fellini youve got to watch Paolo Sorrentino, starting with The Great Beauty and Youth.

[@MortsGarage]

On it!

[@TrinhNguyen-85]

Mort, your* last few videos have been bangers. Thank you. I don’t think the way you are determining who “won” is fair. What if John bought just 1 item and he paid $5 but its value is $30. That’s a big percentage

[@MortsGarage]

I knew we’d both go pretty strong so it was fun, and admittedly a bit meaningless :)

[@ChampionOfSkyrim]

I have three foreign films in my top 5 - John Woo's Hard Boiled, Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru, and Juzo Itami's Tampopo

[@MortsGarage]

Never heard of Tampopo - thanks for the recommendation!

[@ohiograssman1564]

Lookin great, Mort! Keep being real my brew! This hobby can age ya good or bad 😂

[@MortsGarage]

🤘👊😊

[@Joe-Rad]

I live life just like my tattoo says..."No Regerts."

[@MortsGarage]

God bless that tattoo

[@RetroHoundGaming]

2:31 wish I knew how to save audio clips

[@MortsGarage]

Hahaha

[@etired]

i love your hoodie, i love sunnyday !

[@MortsGarage]

Great minds, amigo

[@megamob5834]

You chose the wrong competitor. Jon was dialed IN! Looking like a seasoned swap meeter out there (swap meetist? Swapper? Swapist?) Can’t wait to find out if I’m an addict in the next episode! 😅

[@MortsGarage]

Hahaha - Yes! Jon crushed it. Addiction episode won’t be the exact next one, but it’s coming

[@Halosword83]

I have only been for the last 5 years or so. I collect for switch and xbox series x, also i collect movies and shoes but i love collecting!!

[@MortsGarage]

It can be quite fun 😊

[@Ty-douken]

Don't know how much this would count as a foreign film, but I'm a big fan of The Raid & The Raid 2. Both pre-John Wick era martial arts films, but while the films are from Indonesia the director Gareth Evans is Welsch. Also can never go wrong with the IP Man franchise as well. Essentially martial arts action is my jam for foreign films as they tend to have reduced dialog (not always) & tell their stories through movement (actors, camera, etc) instead of words.

[@MortsGarage]

I’ve heard sooooo much talk about The Raid 1+2. Need to see that. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@shoheiimamura4067]

@Mort's Garage What are your Criterion closet picks!??

[@MortsGarage]

Oooohhhhh…. I have most of them, but if I didn’t: Fellini Collection The Red Shoes LE Samourai Rushmore, Tenembaums, and Grand Budapest Hotel Harold & Maude Rififi

[@shoheiimamura4067]

​@@MortsGarage Nice picks!! Just saw Le Samourai in 4k at our local theater, Melville on the big screen is the best way to appreciate these films imo. Such a great expirience, as was for Seven Samurai.

[@MortsGarage]

Melville has some of my favorite visuals ever

[@RetroRivals]

I wish I were more cultures but I just like what can be best describe as college humour movies 😂😂😂 Super Bad is my jam. SNES had such a great library. It's probably my favorite retro console. We have ALL the games #emulation #everdrive Scott and I don't have the drive or desire to flip. All the stuff you mentioned that goes into it is just not for us. It's not an easy or simple endeavor. I am shocked you didn't love River City Girls. If you didn't play it co-op, it's a must! We loved 2 even more, haven't played zero yet.

[@MortsGarage]

I need to play it co-op! Okay - for foreign films, I have a recommendation for you: Amelie. The trailer doesn’t do it justice. It’s very French, visually spectacular, and sweet without being overly sentimental.

[@ChronoMoogle]

Spawn is actually an incredible action platformer. It’s made by the same dev team that created Hagane.

[@MortsGarage]

Really?? Rad!

[@ChronoMoogle]

@@MortsGarage Yep! Not a must-have, but definitely worth keeping if you are into hidden gems. The first few sections are a bit linear and feel like a normal brawler, but the level design gets more complex as you go. Just as Hagane, it’s tough as nails though, so it’s not for everyone.

[@7thangelad586]

The ROI of watching Mort videos is off the charts!

[@MortsGarage]

D’awwwwwww 😊

[@PotbellyPunch]

I got that arcade shark in a big store buyout. very weird controller. Not very usable when i tested it.

[@MortsGarage]

Too clunky and weird. I love it.

[@jasonsplack4573]

Dude, is that you in the Knuckles show?

[@MortsGarage]

Negative

[@brentsalassi5245]

Amores Perros is a favorite foreign film of mine.

[@MortsGarage]

I still need to see this!!

[@brentsalassi5245]

@@MortsGarage Also City of Lost Children!

[@MortsGarage]

I liked CoLC okay, but ADORED Amelie

[@brentsalassi5245]

@@MortsGarage That’s a great one!

[@bodymore420]

The unzippered hoodie is a good look on you, bro.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you…but oh, those cardigans…

[@SkronkJappleson]

Cool Pedro the Lion shirt

[@MortsGarage]

🎶🤘

[@dexter_johnson]

That’s the frustrating thing about buying games now, everyone’s looking things up on eBay and other sites to determine THEIR price. Not saying you shouldn’t get what it’s worth, but at some point when you’re paying more (sometimes double or triple) what the thing was when new - that’s when it gets out of hand IMHO.

[@MortsGarage]

That sentiment is explored in the episode about games transforming from games into collectibles. Couldn’t agree more.

[@jacobbaranowski]

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is great 👍 on SEGA Genesis also, I like Mortal Kombat Trilogy on N64 more.

[@MortsGarage]

Interesting - Trilogy didn’t fare well critically if I recall

[@JamesWilliams-fj8vf]

Some of my FAVORITE SNES VIDEO GAMES 🎮 🕹 FINAL FIGHT 2. BATMAN RETURNS SUPER GHOULES N'GHOSTS TMNT 4 ILLUSION OF GIA MEGA MAN X3 BATTLETOADS IN BATTLEMANICS SUPER METROID LOZ A LINK TO THE PAST F-ZERO SUPER MARIO WORLD TO NAME A FEW.

[@MortsGarage]

Great choices :)

[@HairyVR]

I have a boxed Clayfighters too, Ugh it's so hard to find a manual at a reasonable offer.

[@MortsGarage]

SOLIDARITY 👊

[@marccaselle8108]

A lot of this is region specific. If you live in a small city, your out of luck.

[@MortsGarage]

100%. I absolutely do not take this for granted.

[@chimmyinfernape9189]

Love foreign films two of my top 10 films of all time are battle royale.. yes that inspired Fortnite and the hunger games except is way more gorey. And also the platform also know as el hoyo. It’s on Netflix and imo is the perfect metaphor for society and even though it’s violent should be shown in every school due to the symbolism

[@MortsGarage]

Never watched BR, but I know it’s influenced a lot of media

[@jamminj9554]

any addiction is rooted in trying to fill a hole with an external object to make us feel good, to me owning all the 64 games doesn't really make or break you....wont you just move on to collecting something else and then something else and then something else....seems like a never ending loop that we can find ourselves in... is our health getting this much energy from ourselves, is trying to be the best version of yourself being put on the back burner just to fill in these holes momentarily. I'm not hating, I have my own addictions that I'm looking to ascend, but at the end of the day I'm trying to be the best me so that I can be the best dad and best partner and best son possible. Life is about finding the best mate to pass on your genes and teach your offspring the tools they need to survive in their habitat. Is everything else just a distraction??? People usually don't think of the consequences of well intended activities/ideas, there is always a negative and positive reaction. I appreciate you contemplating the machinations of the mind as a video game collector

[@MortsGarage]

LOVE THIS. Moving from one addiction to another misses the opportunity to reflect on WHAT is being medicated. More on that as the series continues...

[@TadashiNazuka]

I have spent approximately $20,000 over the past 5 or so years buying only games that have nostalgia and/or what I consider something that's "cool" to me like cover art or theme, and now I'm burnt out. Plus I'm in the process of moving so I'm gonna have to tear down my game room and probably put much of my games in storage totes in a closet at my new place. Only gonna keep my Dreamcast, PS234, and OG Xbox in the living room.

[@MortsGarage]

I hope the transition is smooth for you

[@nixpix44]

Hey mort, doot doot doot. I would buy a battery for the 3ds, that's what i did because i couldn't get my ds to charge

[@MortsGarage]

Noted!!

[@sukdawghawt]

is there actually going to be a first person shooter little Stewart game

[@MortsGarage]

No, I was joking… or was I?

[@sukdawghawt]

@@MortsGarage 🤔

[@jbh8791]

I thought it was stupid for Nintendo to design a case with clips for a manual and hardly ever used it beyond a few games, codes and insignificant pieces of paper

[@MortsGarage]

SO. AGREE.

[@JusticeConstantine]

I figured the answer would be TIME before I started the video. But holy crap, I thought I was done with the video when John went to get the second NES controller, but I am just 10 minutes in for a half an hour video. Either I think the video is too long, or I just have a very very very short attention span. Okay, I am off to watch the rest of the video.

[@MortsGarage]

It’s a handful of things, but time is definitely one of them

[@darkrulier]

I love video games especially physical media and to each their own but this kind of consumerism, collecting/hoarding just for the sake to have an item and dont even bother to use it is just madness.