/vr/ - Retro Games

I've decided that I no longer really want to be a collector. Collecting has taken up so much of my time, money, and space.

I will still buy systems that I don't have if I can find them cheap used. And I will buy games, but only if I plan on playing them or if they are really rare and valuable. I won't buy games just to have them anymore.

>>407980
People buy games to not play them?

>>408260
Not that guy, I only really buy games I want to play There's no game I don't want to play

Fuck those guys with like 200 pokemon red collections they never even touch

>>408260

Not that anon, but he might've meant collecting games that you put on an unreasonable mental backlog.

I've got dozens of old games like that, and a shit ton of stuff on my hard-drive that falls under the same problem.

>>408328
Oh that makes more sense. I've experienced something similar with emulators.

>>408282
I'm pretty much exactly on par with you.

and yeah seriously fuck that guy. I'm of the opinion the price crash will come (sooner than later), and that guy is going to make it that much worse.

Damn, OP, are you me? You pretty much described my collecting standards.

Why was it so common for people to throw out cartridge boxes and manuals? I don't get this trend.

I was thinking it was maybe a hard plastic thing (Nintendo stuff always came in cardboard), but the Sega Genesis did hard plastic too, and it seems it was just as common for that system as well.

>>407947

Carts:
>doesn't matter, as long as the price is good and it's not in too shitty condition even some sports games
CDs:
>gotta be complete like OP. fairly decent condition
Systems:
>decent shape, has to work. I've been burned too many times on fat ps2s
Variants:
>ioknow
Completist/selective:
>I resell my doops. If I find one in better condition than in my collection, I swap it out
Gamer series of choice for collecting?:
>none really, just what ever
System(s) of choice for collecting:
>NES, SNES, and Genesis mainly
Biggest pet peeve:
>high prices on stuff that shouldn't be or calling something 'rare' when it's not

Carts:
I buy whatever as long as the price is fair. I like instruction manuals more than boxes though.

CDs:
Obviously I don't get it if it's too scratched up. Would also like to have at least the instruction manual.

Systems:
Have to be pretty nice looking. Not new, and a couple of starches are okay, but large stains bother me.

Variants:
Not sure what this question means.

Completist/selective:
Very selective. I only get shit I want to play, or games for friends who would like to play/have them.

Gamer series of choice for collecting?:
I find myself drawn toward Hudson games. Not sure why.

System(s) of choice for collecting:
NES, SNES, PS1, Dreamcast

Biggest pet peeve:
Using the word "vintage" to denote high quality when said game is clearly mediocre.

Carts:
Everything ever
CDs:
Hell no
Systems:
I can't justify having more than one system I like
Variants:
A game's a game, as long as they're the same.
How completist or selective are you?
I'm not gonna buy games I don't like, but i have a weakness for anything under 5.00$
Gamer series of choice:
Konami games, I suppose
Systems of choice:
NES, Fami, Super Fami, Game boy
Biggest pet peeve:
http://vggrader.com/

Cartridges:
>Don't need the box or instruction manual, but it's always nice to have if I can get it at a good price.
CDs:
>Willing to buy CD only if it's cheap and I want to play it
Systems:
>If it works and looks decent it's all good
Variants?
>Whatever
How completist or selective are you?
>I buy almost anything but sports games for cheap, I only pay decent money if I know it's a good game
Game series of choice for collecting?
>I don't really try to collect for a specific series, the most I have in a series is probably Final Fantasy though
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>SNES or PSX, I love them so much
Biggest pet peeve:
>Stickers/writing on the game label

Cartridges:
>I don't seek the boxes or manuals, but if they're there, bonus.
CDs:
>Has to work, or at least have no pits, so it can be resurfaced. Manual and inserts are preferred, but a game is a game.
Systems:
>Has to work, or be simple to repair. Otherwise, whatever.
Variants?
>For consoles? Yes. Games? Depends on what's different. Label? Fuck it. Alternate version? Cool.
How completist or selective are you?
>I only buy games I have never heard of before, or games that are fun. Not that I will pass up a good deal on something stupid-rare or valuable. I have no desire to own every game for any system.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Apparently Megaman, since out of every IP, I have more Megaman games than I have Sonic, Mario, or Final Fantasy games.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Neo Geo, TG-16, 3DO... basically anything uncommon, but I will still grab anything good for any other system. Or any cheap lots to use as trade bait later.
Biggest pet peeve:
>No disc in the case, or missing any number of discs from a multi-disc game, for obvious reasons.

Also I buy old strategy guides and such.

Cartridges:
>I prefer having boxes and even more so, instruction manuals. I will buy anything though, for the right price.
CDs:
>Rarely buy without case/manual unless it's in the $1-3 range.
Systems:
>As long as it works. I haven't been picky so far...
Variants?
>Yup! I don't make it a priority though.
How completist or selective are you?
>I'll buy anything, but tend to gravitate toward games I know are good or rare. I don't have a lot of money to put toward collecting so I try to make it count.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>None really, though certain companies' games tend to catch my eye.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Saturn and Gamecube, by far. Too bad Saturn tends to be really hard to collect without buying online and/or paying way too much.
Biggest pet peeve:
>I just wish everything came with a box and manual. Oh, and I recently bought WarioWorld for Gamecube and it looks like somebody cut out pictures from the instruction manual. I was so sad to find this out. :(

Cartridges:
>If not factory sealed, the box and manual must be included, and everything must be in PRISTINE condition.
CDs:
>Same as cartridges. I'm extremely particular.
Systems:
>I've only bought systems new while they were still in production. I don't really have any intention of starting a collection for a system that I skipped.
Variants?
>I've never really bothered with any type of variant. I hate "greatest hits" equivalents.
How completist or selective are you?
>If I discover that I'm missing only a game or two out of a series, I may try to find what I'm missing.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>I probably have more Mega Man games than any other series. The only NES one that I'm missing is Mega Man 5 (seemingly a common one not to have). I was thrilled to find Network Transmission (Gamecube, not /vr/) factory sealed black label for $30 a few months ago.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>I have more SNES games than anything else.
Biggest pet peeve:
>Misrepresentation of condition or edition. This includes things like showing a picture of a "black label" version when the game for sale is a "greatest hits" version and listing something as NEW when the description says "barely used" or "opened just to test" or some other bullshit. Counterfeits would also fall under that second category, although that's certainly more serious.

I've been playing games since 1979 and had never really thought of myself as a collector. I just realized one day that I had a substantial collection of games in excellent condition (Thanks, OCD!). I never buy anything unless I have the intention of playing it, although I have more money than time these days.

>>408975
I should add I REALLY try to stray away from Greatest Hits/Platinum/whatever unless it's a really good deal, or that version happens to be worth more/more rare (I think the only game I own that falls under this category is aLttP for SNES.

Cartridges:
>Doesn't really matter unless it's a game I really want or it's only a bit more to purchase with the box and manual.
CDs:
>Needs a case and manual if it's over $1.
Systems:
>Clean and working.
Variants?
>Only if it's a game I really like or something really cool.
How completist or selective are you?
>Would love to have a complete collection but money is an issue.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Evangelion games at the moment.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Dreamcast and soon to be famicom once I get one.
Biggest pet peeve:
>Writing, stickers, or other forms of damaged art on a game. I can take it off of plastic but having it on the sticker or paper is something I really hate.

Cartridges:
>Loose, though do love to read through instruction manuals
CDs:
>Any condition, even loose as long as the game plays
Systems:
>Any condition
Variants?
>Different models? Yes. Different colors? No.
How completist or selective are you?
>For games, I'm more selective, only really searching for a specific game when it sounds like one I'd enjoy. I'm more of a system collector, honestly, while picking up the classics that catch my eye.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>None in particular.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Probably NES, Saturn, and Neo Geo MVS.
Biggest pet peeve:
>People who buy games for display only. Not only does it raise prices due to scarcity, but it keeps it out of the hands of people who actually want to play them.

Just make sure you have cabinet doors on your shelving because the last thing any woman who comes over wants to see is a massive video game collection.

Cartridges:
>Loose Carts, Conditions depends, most of the time i want decent looking carts, in good condition, and the PCB boards in good condition as well, but i make exceptions, with games that i know i wont see again, and if the price is right., and only getting CIB's when they are cheap.
CDs:
>Not Instersted
Systems:
>Condition isn't too important as long as it works, salve for SNES.
Variants?
>Nope, I'm a casual collector & Player.
How completist or selective are you?
>I Buy What i am interested to play, mostly games from my childhood.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Post 1989 NES Games.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>NES and Genesis
Biggest pet peeve:
>High Ripping Off Prices on Uncommon to Rare Games

I don't know why you fags waste loads of money on plastic cartridges that collected dust when you were 15 and will collect more dust when you're 35.

no they will not fucking appreciate in value, technology fucking depreciates by its very nature. enjoy wasting your money now while your fad hobby peaks like goddamn beanie babies.

you're aware that you can emulate any of the shit you just bought for free right?

no faggots there is no authenticity lost, your old games look better when run on a machine with a processor stronger than 1mHz. Not to mention I can fucking click on a game on and immediately play it as opposed to blowing and plugging and unplugging and untangling cords and trying to hook up my outdated hunk of shit to my modern television.

the worst are you fags who will even spend good money on fucking worthless CRT TVs so you can be the fucking big bang theory version of a hipster obsessed with his record player.

Cartridges:
>Loose, save for SFC games since CiBs of those are much cheaper.
CDs:
>Has to be complete.
Systems:
>I prefer a good looking one, so no yellowing.
Variants:
>I might collect a japanese version of the same game, but only if it has region differences.
How completionist or selective are you:
>I only buy games I end up playing, but those are not few in number. They can be good, or shockingly bad.
Game series of choice for collecting:
>Mega Man, other than that nothing specific.
System(s) of choice for collecting:
>NES and SNES. Once I have enough games I want(A lot) I'll move on to the Mega Drive.

>>413336
You can try all you want to tell us the negatives of collecting, but until you actually have the experience of telling your friends "Yeah, I have a cartridge of *rare game* and they look at you in awe, you'll never understand why we do this.

But on a more pleasurable note, your opinion isn't wrong in the least, but if you want people to actually listen to you like the adult I assume you to be, not cursing or insulting us several times a sentence would be a better way to do it.

>>413463
They're not awed by you, idiot.

>>413336
Sure is butthurt poorfags around here.

Cartridges:
>The whole deal, especially when it comes to NES and SNES. If I had a shitload of money, I would spend probably all my time and money on mint condition games.
CDs:
>Complete, please. I also like to have the manual, but it doesn't matter if the manual isn't really that good, i.e. without nice illustrations or just three pages in black and white...
Systems:
>Should be working and not too fucked up. But the controllers should be in good condition.
Variants?
>Not yet. When I finally have some money to spare, I will definitely try to get some of the console variants, but probably only the more obscure ones. Regarding games, I'd like to own the "best" version, the one that comes with more stuff or something.
How completist or selective are you?
>I am mainly concentrating on games I love or games I never played or games that are just beautiful. But I guess I will start to buy the shitty ones as well, because I want my collection to be complete.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Any RPG series I can get my hands on.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>NES, SNES and PS1.
Biggest pet peeve:
>Claiming that a game is rare or good but it obviously isn't.
>Expecting someone to pay 50 bucks for a copy of Super Mario Bros because 'itz an oooold geem u hav 2 giv me all teh moneez'.
>Caps lock in the title and description because this game is so fucking rare... when it's not. even. close.
>Exclamation marks.
>Claiming a game is in good condition when the box looks like their dog ate it (and pointing out how lucky I am that they still have the box).
>Filthy fucking controllers. Didn't your mother tell you to wash your hands after you take a shit?

>>413567
EARTHBOUND EXTREMELY RARE!!! HOLY GRAIL OF RETRO GAMING!!!
>$1,000

Cartridges:
>Loose is OK for most, Mega Drive games I like with box and manual though.
CDs:
>Always in box, always with manual. If there was a rare gem without the manual I would disgruntledly pick it up. Or if I'm desperate to play it and it's super cheap.
Systems:
>Acceptable condition, I can always clean it. As long as they work. Except yellowing, fuck that.
Variants?
>Not right now. Maybe when I get full autism I might look for non-greatest hits versions but for now as long as I play the game.
How completist or selective are you?
>I basically buy games I want to play, I don't just pick up any game because I don't have it. Although if I see a game I heard of for cheap I might go for it.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Spyro, Sonic, TLoZ.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Mega Drive, PS1, and (not retro and not as often) GameCube.
Biggest pet peeve:
>yellowing on consoles. fuck that. And games with no manual.

Carts:
I only buy complete boxes for Genesis games. The console has solid plastic boxes that few people threw away. Anything else, cart only. Since my SNES and N64 games date back quite a while, I have few boxes for them anyway, so what's the point of getting more?

CDs:
Generally has to be complete, but not necessarily. I'll pick up a cheap loose copy of a game I actually want to play.

Systems:
It has to work. I don't buy consoles I don't plan on playing. The only used console I've bought in the last decade is my Sega CD, anyway.

Variants:
Don't care

How completionist:
I'm collecting every Sega-CD game I get my hands on. Other system, I only buy what I will actually play. Needless to say, I have a smallish-medium but great selection of SNES, N64, and Genesis games, and many good PS1 RPGs.

Game series of choice:
None really, but I have a ridiculous number Final Fantasy games

Systems of choice:
Currently only collecting Sega-CD

Biggest Pet peeve:
Who the fuck writes on a disc? Where does all these nasty gunk on carts come from? How are people that disgusting?

Cartridges:
>CIB is nice but I'll take what I can get if it's a game I want to play.
CDs:
>See above.
Systems:
>See above.
Variants?
>Prefer whatever printing came first but don't stress about it.
How completist or selective are you?
>Wut? I buy the games I want to play. I guess selective?
Game series of choice for collecting?
>I like standalone games.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>3DO, PS1, NES, PC
Biggest pet peeve:
>Resellers and hyperinflated prices.

>>408565
>it seems it was just as common for that system as well
Nah, people still did it, but it's far, far easier and cheaper to buy CiB Genesis games than SNES games.

>Cartridges:
Carts are fine with me, but if the manual and box is there for games I want I'll definitely get.
>CDs:
Like you OP, its gotta have the case and manual for me.
>Systems:
I try to limit systems I played when I was a kid. So no Saturn, Neo Geo and the like for me.
>Variants:
Like as in games from different regions? Only for games that have cut/added content that wasn't included.
>Completionist and selective:
Same with systems, try to limit to what I played as a kid. But I do make a few exceptions though.
>Game series of choice for collecting:
Looking at Fire Emblem right now. Really wish Nintendo would release all the goodies Japan is getting.
> Systems of choice for collecting:
SNES
> Biggest pet peeve:
Seeing a common game like Super Mario Bros.3 be marked up at a ridiculous price just for the cart.
>>408754
>mfw vggrader

Cartridges:
> Depends on the cartridge. SNES cartridges are fine loose, but Genesis cartridges I avoid buying without case and manual unless they're part of a lot.
CDs:
> At minimum, it needs to come with the original case. I strongly prefer to have the manual and avoid Greatest Hits cases as well, but I'll make an exception if it's dirt cheap.
Systems:
>The system itself doesn't matter too much as long as it works. The controllers need to be in good condition, though.
Variants?
>Not within the same system library, but I will buy the same game on multiple platforms.
How completist or selective are you?
>Not really completist right now, but maybe some day. Not really selective either. I have game stores around here with decent clearance sections with more than just sports games, and I'll buy games from there all the time just because the name or the box art is cool or whatever.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Not retro, but right now I'm on a mission to get every EA Sports Big game.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>SNES is my largest library at the moment, but that's only because I've been collecting for it the longest. I like them all.
Biggest pet peeve:
>Disc-only games. I understand getting rid of flimsy cardboard boxes that weren't great for shelving anyway, but why do people get rid of nice cases and manuals?

>>414031
Another pet peeve:
>Jewel cases. I'm building up my Playstation collection right now, and it's maddening how flimsy these pieces of shit are. Half of them are already cracked, and even the ones in good condition feel like they'll break at any minute when you handle them.

Cartridges:
Prefer boxed with manual but i won't pay a "ebay premium" for them
CDs:
>prefer these to be complete in case but if i get a good enough deal i will buy disc only in odd cases
Systems:
>Really depends on the deal usually i can clean them up even if they are in bad condition.
Variants?
>I like having the original release where possible
How completist or selective are you?
>not very as long as im getting a good deal
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Mainly ps1 and gameboy because they are most common in the wild near me
Biggest pet peeve:
Stickers on cart labels

>>414080
Honestly, I shit myself whenever I open a PS1 case because it feels like the cover will snap off and disintegrate.

>>413336
/v/--->

>>413336
>no they will not fucking appreciate in value

Cartridges:
>Loose, manual, boxed, complete don't matter but i consider it a very nice bonus. will try to get good labels at the very least though.
CDs:
>Gotta be complete, or at least extremely inexpensive to justify lacking even a manual
Systems:
>Condition isn't too important as long as it can be repaired and the price reflects the condition well or in my favor.
Variants?
>mostly no unless i can get a varient for dirt cheap to a game i really like.
How completist or selective are you?
>mostly completist but i avoid sports games like the plague unless i know they are more arcadey.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Startropics ;_;
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>NES, N64, and Gamcube
Biggest pet peeve:
>Stickers on cardboard or labels.

>>414380
It's more like the value of the dollar going down rather than the game going up.

>>407947
>Cartridges:
I'll break down and buy just a cartridge if it's reasonable priced.

>CDs:
This, however, has to be complete. Case, correct boxart (not gaemstahp or player's choice/greatest hits versions), manual, and disc have to be in good condition, or I wont buy it.

>Systems:
Has to be in decent shape and it has to work without to much fuss.

>Variants?
I prefer to have just the one version of the console I like, but I'll break down and buy another one if it's cheap.

>How completionist or selective are you?
Usually selective, but I buy pretty much any old vidya memorabilia if it's cheap.

>Game series of choice for collecting?
None, really. I'd like to have every Mega Man, Castlevania, and Rare game, though.

>System(s) of choice for collecting?
NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, and PS1. I'd kill for a Master System, Saturn, or TG-16, though.

>Biggest pet peeve?
Writing, price tags, stickers, and pretty much anything else foreign on cases, CDs, or cartridges.

I only collect PS1 and PS2 JRPGs actively, but I will snag something else if it catches my eye.

The gem of my collection is a Japanese import of FF7. Not that rare, but I think it's cool and people seem really impressed by it.

Cartridges:
>Loose for carts I plan to play, boxed for carts I want for collection/display purposes, I typically buy a loose cart of every boxed game I have.
CDs:
>Gotta be complete, every time.
Systems:
>If I can clean it without too much trouble than it's whatever. System has got to work though, I'm no Dr. Frankenstein.
Variants?
>Only for specific things. I don't go out of my way looking for variants, but should I get the chance, and they're well priced, I'll pick em up.
How completist or selective are you?
>Very selective, I don't plan on owning every game for any system. I buy what I want and will sell thing from game lots that I don't want.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Dragon Warrior/Quest main games CiB / merch
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Retro Nintendo mostly, as well as PS1/PS2
Biggest pet peeve:
Damaged cases/boxes. Like, really damaged, not just shelf ware, or light scratches on a jewel case, but shit like "my dog chewed up the corner of the case." "Yeah, I'm not sure how the manual got pages torn out." "Yeah, I was a fidgety kid, I tore up the stickers absentmindedly."

>>413463

so basically you're a fucking hipster pleb who takes pride in bragging to your "friends" that you dropped $75 on a plastic cartridge. yes I am sure they're real fucking awed by your inability to let go of your childhood toys.

I collect what I want to play mostly loose carts, variations would be Japanese carts of SSF2 snes and SF2CE megadrive because the intro is uncensored and im a fag like that, also bought japanese castlevania 4 for same reason and traded my english copy because I dont want that inferior version even if its worth more. I dont buy complete games unless I can snag em for cheap like splatterhouse 2 complete for 50 bucks which is still kind of a rip, the asking prices are so fucking retarded though. People who spend money on things just to have and never to experience are fags imo. Play your shit video games are not decorations the boxes are yes, but takes the god damn games out, only autists care about value. Which is why I plan on flipping some of my boxes and manuals to some autists who cant live without complete sets

Cartridges:
>Honestly, boxes and manuals are trouble. Maybe they are cool for a little while, but they are expensive and easily damaged. Loose carts are better for me.
CDs:
> Must be complete and CD case in at least 7/10 condition with manual.
Systems:
> No damages or major scratches. Yellowing is tolerable.
Variants?
>Waste of fucking money.
How completest or selective are you?
>My clinical OCD makes me VERY selective on just about anything I buy.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Final Fantasy hands down.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>SNES and N64.
Biggest pet peeve:
>Niggers.

Cartridges:
>loose are fine if I don't pay too much, if I get a good deal. If I want to buy a specific game on ebay, I want it in box

CDs:
>As complete as possible, nothing without an original box.

Systems:
>I love boxes but the most important is it must look good, no broken part or anything unless I modded for some reason but then again I would buy another one

Variants?
>On console yes, like the genesis 1 2 and 3, any smaller version or even different color version... On cartridge, only of game I intensly collect like I would buy american and japanese cartridges of the same megaman game, or like X3 on saturn and snes...

How completist or selective are you?
>I got different priorities on different consoles, but overall I try to get as many good to passable game on everything.

Game series of choice for collecting?
>Megaman, my collection is not complete but i have around 41 games

System(s) of choice for collecting?
>snes and nes are my main collection, genesis and n64 in second place

Biggest pet peeve:
>price sticker on old game cardboard box

Cartridges:
>preferablly with box, but if the cart is in good shape or if it is a rare game im all for it
CDs:
>actually dont mind buying loose cd's, cause i like to print custom covers on regular dvd cases
Systems:
>Condition isn't too important as long as it works. I'll be cleaning it anyway.
Variants?
>Nope, unless it falls into my lap
How completist or selective are you?
>Pretty selective, i only buy games i want to play or have any nostalgia value for me
Game series of choice for collecting?
>none really, but i do have a lot of sonic games
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>probably master system, since its the one i have the most
Biggest pet peeve:
>i do get frustrated when there is someone clearlly overpricing when ignoring the fact but i ultimatlly know that the seller has the right to do so, so...its a shame

>Carts
As long as they still work, and the saving has to work as well.
>CD
Minor scratches and should contain the box with manual.
>System
As long as it works well
>Variant
wat
>How completist
Incredibly completist. I'll continue to buy something until I have the entire collection
>Series of choice
Shin Megami Tensei
>System(s) of choice
Gameboys mostly, but I also branch off to older consoles. Also own a ceramic PS2 slim and blue PSP.
>Biggest pet peeve
Writing on the games and slow shipping

Cartridges:
>If the price is right and the cart looks in clean/great condition i will buy. not too fussed with boxes/manuals.
CDs:
>Gotta be complete, never buy loose cds and try to avoid buying without a manual.
Systems:
>System has to be clean for me to even buy it. dont like that yellowing either even tho its a common thing.
Variants?
>Nope.
How completist or selective are you?
>Not so much a completist. i buy what i like for the system and the games classes as rare.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Resident Evil
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>GBA mainly. fucking love that system
Biggest pet peeve:
>Yellowing plastic. it fucked my snes, dreamcast and even gamecube.

Cartridges:
>Loose. Expense is an issue. I have a shit ton of UGCs which I purchased back in 2011.
CDs:
>Just the case is fine. Manuals are nice. Unfortunately, my Cubivore doesn't have a case, and neither does my Pikmin 2.
Systems:
>I have years of experience fixing systems which are broken. No biggie, but I like to consolidate. Having a backwards compatible PS3 was a great purchase. Soon, a CDX.
Variants?
>No, no, unless the game is wildly different say for Shadowrun on SNES and GEN and Splinter Cell Double Agent on Xbox and 360.
How completist or selective are you?
>I have a list which I've compiled.. I don't need all the games for a system, that's just a waste of space and effort, honestly.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Currently I'm going through Shin Megami Tensei, as I have just finished Zelda and Metroid. I've never played a Link to the Past which I had purchased tonight, but hopefully next week I'll have completed it.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Attempting to work through my PS2 and DS sets. My SNES set is mostly repros which I might end up making for myself. I've also been working a bit at the PSX.
Biggest pet peeve:
>Resellers. Just the other day a guy swooped down and picked up copies of Mario RPG, Secret of Mana and Chrono Trigger on Craigslist only to resell the copies for $60 apiece. The listing had only been up a few hours before he had placed his own. This type of behavior is everywhere. All those inflated BIN auctions destroy the market. Look at Earthbound. Look at Metal Warriors. You can see it in action tonight with Baten Kaitos Origins, if you watch the next few months the price will escalate to $50 range.

I don't collect to collect. I collect to play, and so that I don't have to pay five times as much a year down the road.

>>413336
>Seriously though, if you are happy with emulation, go for it. I tried to fool myself for years that emulation was just fine. It’s not. I need the original controllers, the original console, the whole deal. And it’s not entirely nostalgia. Almost no emulators (with the exception of the Wii’s Virtual Console) output games at their proper resolution. This causes games to have a “flickering” effect around the edges of the sprites. If it doesn’t flicker, it’s usually because a horrible blurring filter is put on the image.
>Also, some consoles aren’t exactly emulated perfectly. You’d be surprised at how inaccurate the Super Nintendo emulators are for sound.
>Finally, it’s the aesthetic as well. If you have some friends over, who is going to look at your HTPC and say “hey, load up some ROMs and let’s play Anticipation on the NES!” Won’t happen. But have them step one foot in your goony hovel full of retro consoles and you will instantly be met with “hey, put that cartridge in and let’s play Anticipation on the NES!”

I purchased the Japanese Saturn collectors version of Policenauts. I don't even own a Saturn.

That is the extent of my collection.

>>413336
If people want to spend/waste THEIR money on carts/cds then thats their choice. Why does this effect you? No need to bark and moan because people like collecting something you deem worthless. Get your head out your ass and stop being so ignorant. oh btw i think you will like this place >>>/v/

Cartridges:
>I usually use UGCs to case my carts, so it doesn't matter anyway. I do buy CIB if it's cheap though.
CDs:
>Best be fucking complete. I'm not using a damn spindle
Systems:
>I haven't really thought about it, but I suppose it just needs to be in working order. Some fixing is tolerable.
Variants?
>Only variants I have are both SNES and SFC copies for a few games that I really, really like. If Pokemon counts then I suppose both versions of each game as well.
How completist or selective are you?
>Not much of a completist at all. Only series I have a complete collection of is Mario Party, and that's only because they were all easy to get.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Was Pokemon, now getting into Castlevania. Games made by Rare as well.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>NES, SNES, N64 and PSX, a few Genesis as well but it's definitely not a priority.
Biggest pet peeve:
>PERMANENT MARKER. Somewhat eased by how it's relatively easy to get off unless it's on the fucking label.

Cartridges:
>Don't mind buying loose, because I have boxes for each system I collect for.
CDs:
>Got to be at least boxed. Manuals aren't always essential, but a nice bonus. That said, if it's a game that requires the manual due to a copy protection measure or whatever, and the manual's not included... yeah, you get the idea.
Systems:
>Boxes aren't essential, but are appreciated. Other than that, as long as the system works and doesn't have any major cosmetic or structural issues, it's fair game to me.
Variants?
>Nope. That said, if it's a game with major regional differences (IE - Magical Hat Bouken / Decap Attack); I like to have the different versions.
How completist or selective are you?
>I only "collect" the games I want to play. I don't see the point in having a complete set of games that never get used or, worse still, get encased in carbonite and used as trophies on a forum.
Game series of choice for collecting?
>Sonic the Hedgehog. A bad choice considering the rule of averages, but hey, the furry faggot basically defines the era I grew up in. Contrary to my above statement - I collect Japanese versions of the Sonic games as well as the European versions, though that's more because the box-art and manuals are lovely to look at and skim through.
System(s) of choice for collecting?
>Mostly Sega systems - Master System, Mega Drive, Saturn, Dreamcast and Game Gear in particular. That said, I dabble in just about every system, and recently bought the rather fantastic Neo-Geo Pocket Colour.
Biggest pet peeve:
>So many ways I could answer this - the VGA, people who think RETRO = BIGBUX, people who collect because it's trendy to own retro games, resellers who artificially inflate prices of big name games... also this faggot >>413336 and everybody who shares his mentality.

>>413336
>stop liking what I don't like

Some people are true enthusiasts, bro. You obviously aren't. Get over it.

>>414430
Semantics won't change the fact that you get a bigger dollar amount from vintage titles.

I know for a fact that my $50 Panzer Dragoon Saga is worth more than $50 now. Try nabbing a sealed FF7 first run release for the same price as retail (even compensating for inflation).

Yeah...I didn't think so.

>>419464

>boot up HTPC
>open XBMC
>there's 3 menus - movies, TV, games
>open games menu
>all your roms presented in more beautiful and accessible format than aging collection of plastic toys
>this is how you greentext newfag