Well....This Is It...

The retro problem? Everyone has been talking about a retro problem but I'm very happy with retro, in fact let's tour my game room and talk about my feelings on retro gaming in 2023
Game Chasers game room tour
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The Game Chasers are 2 friends hunting for retro video game in flea markets, garage sales, game stores and people's homes! And they are a bunch chodes

[@zodiac3981]

I can remember a game chasers episode where Billy and Jay where arguing about having kids and Jay saying that Billy would have someone to play games with and Billy's response was that he'd have someone to fight over games with. How times change.

[@lefou84]

Dawm... i just wrote the exact same thing. :)

[@jonnylake3rd]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@JebberGamingJaws]

Hey, Jay called it

[@scatterbraynedav9311]

Yeah, I remember that one too lol

[@TheGameChasers]

To be fair we do fight over them

[@lefou84]

It is so interesting to hear you talk about gaming with your son. I binged the Chasers Episodes thoughout the last couple of weeks again... and there is this moment, where you argue with Jay about a kid taking your games... and him saying... "No, you got a buddy to play with." Im very happy for you, that being a father makes you happy.

[@SavageGerbil]

One of the uncommon examples of a wholesome "I told you so" I like the ones that require a fire extinguisher, but this is good, too.

[@BigRetroShow]

So much nostalgia. I like the approach of collecting only what you want. I think it was a good move to keep your office clutter free

[@TheGameChasers]

I totally agree!

[@qwqwqwqw2222]

Being able to share this with your son is the greatest achievement a collector can have. Happy for you!

[@kevinmota8751]

Everytime I watch your videos I go back to my childhood. Playing the NES and Genesis with my younger brother. Now I am collecting my childhood games I owned or rented back then. It's wonderful to see you and your son bonding over the love of video games. It's the pleasure and sense of happiness to play with the ones you love. Times I haven't forgotten to this day. Keep up the great work Billy!

[@TheGameChasers]

That is awesome!

[@92vinman]

I love these game room tours. Jay should do one now.

[@Sammickk09]

I had to choke back the tears when you got to the part about your son... I started collecting back in 2007-ish with my bro, and a few years back i came to the same realization, the collection wasn't just for me alone anymore... My son and I sit in our basement gameroom together about every evening playing games.

[@EckhartsLadder]

Beautiful hardcover of Heir to the Empire and the Thrawn trilogy there :)

[@jquist3409]

Two things: 1. A cat + my game room terrifies me (spraying etc), you’re a brave soul! 2. I’ve been watching you guys forever and showed a portion of this to my wife, since I can’t wait to do the same with my kids… Happy for you man, super awesome to see you build those memories - let him experience the same adventures that will stick with him forever

[@samye4249]

Feeling down lately and I used videos from you to cope. It’s a great thing to see you get personal and see growth from you. I love this channel so much. :,)

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad it helped! Hope you feel better.

[@user-iw4cq8gy2k]

@@TheGameChasers I had a terrible flu about 10 years ago worse then covid and I think you guys were either ending ur first season or second and I remember being sick at home watching and it really took my mind off things and brought back that nostalgia so thank you.

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad we can help?

[@Kswitchem]

This was such a great heartfelt video Billy! Collecting has sort of turned into this weird race to see who has the most money and best stuff. This really reminded me why I started in the first place and why I will continue to in the future. Thank you for all the videos over the years! Can't wait to see what's next.

[@RobsRetroGaming]

Very nice setup! LOVE the floor model TV!

[@TheOddOddish]

What a well done video!! I loved the end the most! It made me realize that I really need to interact with my collection a little more and really try and get some of them vintage games in my daughters hands! We game modern, but I have all these old games for a reason, let’s plug some back in, and get playing! The collection room and areas look great by the way!

[@JunoMRPB]

Billy, at 19:47 there's a shot of your son pulling a game off the wall. To his right, a copy of Mystery Quest. I have had that game stuck in my head for the last 30 years as I played it at a neighbor's house as a kid but couldn't remember just what it was called. This stood out and clicked immediately. Same game. Thanks for triggering the nostalgia!

[@MarshallFlores]

After all these years, so awesome to see your film collection, esp. your Blurays/4Ks!

[@residentvania7733]

Always nice to see another collector showing some love for the Go-bots. Those glass cases showcase toys beautifully.

[@bkellzbkellz8553]

Great video Billy!!! I'm starting to downsize my collection. It's just that time in life. I'll hang onto the games that bring the joy out of me but the rest needs to find a new home. Time does go fast you'll never catch up to it. It's been great to see everyone in this community grow over the years. I'm glad you're in a good place in life. God bless you and your family.

[@DiamondDead]

The ending especially was really heartwarming. Thank you for this, Billy.

[@silentundersea]

If you want to keep the figures in the case from falling over, you could try to stick them down with something. Probably not actual glue or anything, but depending on how heavy they are a little piece of double-sided tape might even do the job. Love the game room!

[@ArcadeFreak-gw5rp]

I wish you guys were still doing the game chasers, I miss those episodes. I really want your vectrex

[@bdillmore40]

Wow, what a spectacular game room you have! That is awesome that you make memories with your son like that. They'll last you forever! Cherish them!!!! I personally do the same thing, but with my friends in my Nerd Cave.

[@TomMinnick]

15:02, I don't have the Skystriker, but I think I have the other toy shown on the top shelf in my office too! Cool video, thanks for the tour! A trip down memory lane.

[@daniellikahong]

Sometimes it is not about you, it is about your next thing: your son and his school friends introduced to a whole new world of videogames, and you look back to: yes, that's how I felt back then too! Also where is the switch games section??? I missed those in your video, but I like to watch these type of videos, it gets me inpired to do also a collection of my own. :D Thanks Billy for all these years of game chasin videos! Greetings from Belgium!

[@collinf9334]

Dude.. this video hit me right in the feels. Thank you

[@digiprez77]

Wow, we had the EXACT same little Magnavox TV at our cabin when I was a kid. You pull out the top knob to turn it on, and the bottom button does nothing discernable lol.

[@Psychopathetica]

Billy, I am really digging your collection. If you ever swing by Miami, FL, I have a collection of video games as well that you can rummage through, which includes a factory sealed Virtuoso for the 3DO, a loose but minty Jetsons for the NES, Mighty Final Fight for the NES, Battletoads Double Dragon for the NES, and other uncommon titles on various systems. Hit me up if you're down :p. PS: Wheres my blueray of the Game Chasers movie? I was a $75 backer dammit LOL!

[@numberoneappgames]

To be surrounded by what you love, is all apart of life's joy.

[@JebberGamingJaws]

Nice, love these game room tours

[@bovinedevine2715]

Amazing video focusing on the positive aspects of our hobby from a true gamer. Love the laid back approach and insight into all the amazing games, toys and your current focus on the collection. Keep up the love for retro and a great job passing it on to your son as well Billy!

[@survivalsquatch8148]

Really nice setup man. Glad to see how your collection has grown. I don't have as much restarting my collection again these past few years but I also stopped being a completionist. I now collect what I like to play unless I find a deal on something retro. I have a downstairs living area that me and my kids are fixing up. Hopefully it'll grow as good as yours before long. Totalbadassery all around those on your game room. 😎🤘

[@KaijuLover85]

Game room looks amazing looks like an old 80s style basement

[@vglegends9004]

Amazing collection man. So much nostalgia here. Having that experience with your son as well; knowing he has access to all these amazing games you played as a kid. I do the same with my 2 boys and daughter now. The connection you get out of those experiences, you will treasure for the rest of your life. Awesome stuff man! 😎🎮🔥💪

[@grouchydude3448]

Great collection! I had many of these game systems and games and wish i had them now......just for the sake of remembering my parents and how much they loved me by spoiling me. Being a parent now, I can appreciate their sacrafice they did for me to have my games.

[@Bawkr]

It's beyond anything I've ever dreamed of and I can tell behind the scenes y'all put some serious work into this spectacle. Can't imagine ever having that many cool things although there is still a chance for me I'm a little bit younger and tend to like the 3d era more than the early stuff although we did have an NES during the snes era.

[@extremawesomazing]

You might look into restoring warped or dented boxes. There are some safe simple ways to straighten them and make them look almost new. I recommend the techniques in RMC's video Repairing Crushed Big Box Games. Smaller boxes can be opened and folded flat for steam and ironing like Nintendrew's video shows.

[@gwildor8543]

Really love the way you have your collection setup. Still hope to run into a store display case at some point in the future.

[@electricadventures]

The game room looks like a nice organized and comfortable setup, cool that you still have the Atari ST set up in its own space. And even better you can now enjoy the games with your son. Enjoy the time they grow up so quickly, we have three adults now, and one is only a year and a bit off, so weirdly moving into the next phase. Hopefully there is room on those NES shelves for one more, as my game (after all this time) is almost done!

[@AimlessStranger]

Awesome collection Billy! Even your game room is super cool and down to earth. Very impressive, but down to earth. I love the laid-back 80s era look rather than crystal cases and fiber optic lights everywhere. It's a nice homie vibe you've got there. lol I love your Mario 3 shrine too man. I had a Gameboy advanced cartridge with the touched up graphics version of Mario 3 when I was a kid. One of my favorite Mario games, God I used to sit at home and in the car playing that game for hours. I had the advanced SP with the back light too so I could even play it on night drives in the back seat. Nice Micky D's boxes. 😆 The shrine's all the further I made it in yet but I look forward to the rest of this video. And I hope that if anything drastic changes in the future you'll reconsider showing us this collection again, I'd love to see any additions you add. Glad you've got it to where you wanted it though, looks great man. Thanks for sharing.

[@skabcat242]

Seeing that Mcdonalds display for Super Mario Bros 3 brought back some memories.

[@nesforce7712]

Its nice to see the items in your collection that were aquired during GC/TC episodes. Its a trip down "chasin" memory lane.

[@randomninja]

Great video! There's nothing better than being able to share these classic games with our kids!!

[@TheGameChasers]

The best!

[@LukeDodge916]

Billy ive mentioned it before but we had those lamps growing up. My mom still has them, so you gave me the idea to bring them into my room... God the memories that lamp is only indirectly apart of.🤘

[@nerdrage3626]

Ok, that last bit talking about Billy's Son, first of all, awww! And second, Billy has a Kid, Jay has a Kid, Alpha has a Kid, even up in Canadia, Johnny has a Kid ... anybody else wanna see the Spinoff: GameChasers The Next Generation! [In Star Trek Font!] Lol

[@jamesgarrison6859]

I love this video Billy. My son is 5 and I've been experiencing the same thing with him. This is now our game room. It makes all of life's struggles worth it. Getting to watch my children experience old-school games and enjoy them.

[@mumfnah]

I love the Gremlins display unit. I only have a few and those are dotted around. I used to have couple unit like that, the IKEA Detolf ones, and I'd always come in the room to find one or two figures fallen over. I started using Blu Tack Glue Dots, invisible and not damaging but held them up ok. Sadly I had to get rid of them units though as just not enough space. Would love a glass unit full of Gremlins though, looks awesome

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

I highly recommend this. I came across tack at a gsale and had the same thought. It's perfect for figures with raised heels like the original Turtles. A blob of tack fills the gap and it's mostly unnoticeable. I like to figure out something that allows hanging of figures / plush such as a glider or ship. I'd like something that is removeable and without screws, but remains fixed when necessary. All my rigs fall down. Maybe my items are too heavy.

[@mumfnah]

@@WhatsOnMyShelf yes I don't actually know of a good means, but small Neodymium Magnetic Hooks/Buttons, and small length of Fishing Wire or Magician's String, come to mind... Would need to secure the ceiling side hook. Could then have the ship/figure directly stuck to another hook and link the hooks, or have the fishing/magician wire between which would create distance and be almost invisible. The ship/figure hook button could be stuck on with some Gorilla Heavy Duty Double Sided Mounting Tape, [which is strong, I've used in my arcade to fix a small speaker bar to the ceiling of cabinet]. That would allow you then easily take them down from ceiling if want to show to someone or whatever by just lifting the hook [from either other hook, or fishing string loop]. Downside, that Gorilla tape at the ship/figure side. Would need to be hard plastic I guess that the residue could be easily wiped off in future, wouldn't imagine something like plush/canvas material would be good. Figures, probably wouldn't bother with hook that end, just the fishing wire tied in a look around them. Might be a pretty lame idea, just what came to mind so offering as food for thought. Those magnet hooks are strong and Amazon sell bundles at fair prices

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

​@@mumfnah I've tried tape and string before, but not gorilla tape. The tape usually peeled, causing the string to slide and the figure to fall. I never thought of using gorilla tape or duct tape. I used a moderate shipping / packing tape. I was in the hardware store the other day and saw clear gorilla tape, which would be very inconspicuous. Anyways, thanks for the ideas. I've got something to look into to fix the problem.

[@StankMask]

Brilliant video! Amazing how far the game room has come.

[@olabergs]

Nice to see your collection! I recently started to re-watch all the game chaser episodes. Would be cool to see and hear about your film collection someday! 👌

[@kaneda4102]

Great tour- I’ve lost touch with all the game collecting over the years but you’ve rekindled it with this

[@dups1822]

It brings me joy to see your son sharing in your passion for games. I look forward to having this connection with my kids when they get older!

[@Gamevet]

It's cool to see that old console television. I went to the National Videogame Museum with my brother several years ago. They had an Intellivision connected to a television like that and we played Burgertime on it. It was in a little corner that had an 80s themed living room.

[@michaelneedamtyson]

Love the tour sir also can definitely relate my daughter is now 7 and loves to play all the classics one of our favorite levels is mine cart carnage on what she calls “Konkey Kong” she always ask me how I beat it and I tell her it’s because I started playing it when I was her age. Thank you Billy for the memories and just being you.

[@TheGameChasers]

Rock on!

[@origintrackz5235]

I came across a reddit post where people were bitching because you guys "sold off your game collection" i remember thinking at the time SO WHAT! its there's to do what they please with! regardless of the reason if you want to sell its yours to do so. people love to find things to complain about. anyway it looks like you still have a hell of a collection! i really like the way you have everything setup!

[@priorwitness]

The bit with your kid at the end: priceless ❤️

[@finalsecretofchrono1339]

It's surprising how few 80s/90s collections that make it to YT feature both video games and action figures.

[@n0isyturtle]

led strips in the corners of those curio cabinets works great. you can get battery powered ones to reduce cords.

[@pacebrison1453]

Glad to see some Odyssey2 games. I still got my original console in the box (no longer working. Long story). It was my first console and I still love playing the games. Also loved how the packaging was conducive to keeping the games CIB. No reason for there to be loose Odyssey2 carts.

[@nickohler5707]

Btw. I’ve watched almost everyone’s game room tour on KZbin. Yours is the best one I’ve seen. My total fav. Just the way everything is setup and it all looks like it would have in the late 80s through the 90s. Everyone else’s on KZbin is all fancy and modern. Yours rocks!!!!!!!

[@mumfnah]

6:34 look out for cassette shelving, perhaps? I have 3 wooden shelves, I picked up from a charity shop. Were made for cassette storage by someone, but they hold my loose 2600 carts pretty much perfectly. Depth is a little shy, like a cm only, but just makes easier for picking games out 👍

[@OrcaM8]

Stumbled across yalls channel about a month ago. I have loved every second of watching. I myself am not much of a retro person but watching your passion makes it incredibly interesting. I am from the DFW area and absolutely love that connection as well. Hope to see you guys around DFW sometime :) Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your content!

[@OrcaM8]

Oh man, and I was writing this before the part about your son. How incredibly cool to get to share this with him. too cool, and you have a fantastic library of history for him to explore when he comes of age.

[@MrThunderwing]

Nice toy display in the curio cases! Just one thing though - your Transformers shelf: You've displayed Skywarp like a conehead seeker and Thrust like a normal one. They should be the other way around (and it's triggering a little OCD voice in my brain...)

[@josephhelder4084]

Great Video! I like the balance between completionism mentality and only games you like mentality.

[@MartinBarreby]

Really nice tied together there in the end. Very moving. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Linkclouds.]

Wow this was really well made thank you billy! now seeing you and your son play together will definitely make all the sacrifices and struggles worth it when your together so I'm happy for you. keep up the good work :)

[@Jarod_Schultz]

Your son playing Super Mario reminds me of myself when I learned to play it as a child back in 1990. My Grandmother owned an NES, and that game always reminds me of my Grandmother.

[@interghost]

Ive seen so many of us youtubers from the old days going down this line of collecting. Weve all been there and gone for the 'complete collection' or 'got to grab it all' phase. Its now time to slim it down. Sell what you are never going to use. - Id much rather have a handful of decent stuff, then a room full of stuff that is "cool" but means nothing! - Good video, and 100% agree with the sharing thing. My "games room" is basically my sons 2nd bedroom these days. Hes in there much more than I ever am!

[@jephduffell1022]

Awesome collection. As for your gremlins falling over, try a little blue tac underneath (worked for my figures after failing with the glue gun)

[@joerozado4126]

Love the Room great Inspirations for getting my retro room together thank you.

[@mr.c.2888]

we dont have flea markets where im from. nice to live vicariously through your collection! Love the set of destructor bots and the happy meal boxes.

[@timwasylyszyn9838]

What amazing game/toy room with so much nostalgia! Brings me back to my own memories of the games and toys I had enjoyed!

[@crochetingcanuck]

Daaaang I remember a clip when you took your newborn son to Toys R Us. Playing games already, wow. My daughter just turned 6 and is suddenly really into Mario games, especially Mario Kart lol. Her first cinema experience was the Mario movie. Good times.

[@aeowind]

I'm pretty much getting there, my son is almost 3 and I was sitting in my game room the other day and was wondering will he be interested in that stuff I have accumulated over the years. It's great that yours is into it, I'm sure it very special moments to watch him enjoy these :) great video thanks for making it!!!

[@usagiakimbo2506]

I loved the VHS/laserdisc corner you had in your game room but yeah it was taking up a lot of precious space. At least the Star Trek video rental display is still there!

[@yusifudo87]

I hope to one day have a game room like this it's amazing seeing ur stuff u got alot of kool stuff me and my kid play nes and snes here and there

[@nostalgiakid84]

Wish I could like this more than once. Relating to this in many ways, from spending many days looking for games for me, to now enjoying them with my son too, all while collecting tidbits of games and toys along the way. Still the best channel on KZbin.

[@TheGameChasers]

thank you!

[@Groglor]

Awesome collection Man! cooll seeing some pieces ive seen on the game chasers episodes

[@Zanctum]

Amazing video, it's really touch my heart as a father and as a gamer, really great job as always Billy!

[@Grindhead_Jim]

This is the best room tour video you have ever done, and one of the best room tour videos, period. Loved the way you discuss your reasons for the changes and your philosophy of collecting now. Cheers, brother.

[@TheGameChasers]

Wow, thank you!

[@random-artifacts]

Great video! Room looking ace. Will be sick to find another Little Samson on the flea markets LET’S GOOOO GAME CHASERS!

[@LukeDodge916]

I love the Midnite Movies line! Definitely do a video on your movie collection, especially the MM label. Collection looks great!

[@CoconutBlitz]

That's a great tour Billy. Thank you. The last few mintues with your son pulled some heartstrings.

[@GregotheGreat1]

Great video Billy. Working on getting a home this year and also getting married. Fiancee keeps trying to sell it to me that when we try for a kid after this I can get them into my retro stuff like you and your son. Early on when I tried to do a little collecting I just go for what I really like and never been going for a full collection of anything.

[@catholiccontriversy]

10:34 I actually have a wood grain TV for my Arati 2600, it's not a console TV, but it fits the look really well (matches near perfectly with my Atari).

[@xAjido]

@16:57 lol, "Are my testicles too large, and should I be worried?"

[@RetroHabit82]

Billy flexing with the ATARI Halloween just sitting on the shelf

[@EdoJp]

Thank you for making this video, it made me realize that I don’t need to collect for everything. The things that give me more joy, are the games and toys I had in my childhood. 😊

[@RayFinkle52]

Lol that cat throw up was killing me🤣

[@SeanShank87]

I recognize a lot of this stuff from the show lol. great room tour... but also very cool game room. that plastic holder with your gameboy games is perfect. makes it look super clean.

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks for watching!

[@SeanShank87]

@@TheGameChasers of course man! you guys inspired me to start collecting. I will continue to always support the channel in whatever way I can

[@johnpaulikoskimaa3819]

Loved the ending about it being your son's stuff as well. Super cool dad, Billy. Keep it up!

[@DannyGPro]

I loved it, thank you for sharing how your son loves gaming now. That hit home for me. Wonderful video.

[@jaymcclintock256]

That’s a kick ass room! I love the mixture of games and toys!

[@Acemonkey87]

Amazing rooms! And collections!

[@ThisThatAndTheOtherThing78]

It may have been blurred, but I saw a special little guys smile perfectly and it warmed my heart ❤

[@JakeKaufmanFilms]

Nice to see a fellow film collector. What keyboard do you use for editing?

[@mancman-bu4kz]

That's a cool setup, very well kept and looked after, looks 👍 love the gremlins stuff, pure awesomeness, love the poster pics in office, looks nice and chill in office room, great vid

[@hotrod5150]

Game room looks awesome billy! I really dig how you set that up.

[@scurbox]

Lol, that cat vomit shot! 😂

[@_BELMONT_]

that ending was special. im very happy for you and your family

[@legendodinson7082]

There really was something special about being a kid and discovering video games in the 80's and 90's. You barely had any, maybe 2 a year. Most were rented from the video store, often just based on box shots and a cool name. They were almost mysterious in a sense in that you only went by word of mouth or magazine ads to find out about new ones or cool ones before the internet.

[@Tardisntimbits]

Being in my 40s now, I'm looking around my collection, and thinking it's time to pare down a bit, especially when I was gifted a PS5 and realized how bloody big it was. Can't just keep filling the space forever. It's going to be rough, but I'm sure I can do it. I like the way you have your stuff arranged, and the custom shelving is great, I might have to pick up a measuring tape and saw, and maybe some scrap wood and do that myself! Have a good one, Billy!

[@ImaGrippli]

poster tac on the bottom of the figures' feet will help keep them upright!