I cut my hair after making this video. I didn’t realize how jacked up the back of my head was. My girlfriend was supposed to help me out with that last month but she never did. She’s been letting me walk around looking bummy as hell for too long. This might be grounds for termination! 😂
I may also make a joke video werr I put jack Doherty on vhs and then say just kidding he’s not worth it I’ll just show a blank tape haha see if he comments on it . I’ll be doing that tonight
Yes but you dont know is game good or not i dont trust what other says like red dead redemption its more like 7,5/10 than metacritic 8,9/10 or gta4 its 6/10 and game collection its you pension . Here finland you cant put money bank they take every month -9e games you can turn cash and roll into a sock .
@@steviefreakinc Friend of mine is doing kinda the same thing. He going after the old consols and games just because he couldn't get it as a kid. Personally I'm happy with emulators on my PC.
I'm a collector too, and best advice I can give anyone is to only buy games you actually intend to play/beat. Nobody cares if you own an entire franchise, nobody cares if you're a completionist. Just buy what YOU like, and your collection will be quality over quantity
Definitely. My problem is I struggle with striking that balance of play and collect only what I want but also being open minded to stuff I might not immediately choose and have some variety to encourage me. I'm getting better at it as I get older though
That's what I do for modern games, for retro my approach is a bit different. I buy games I loved as a kid or games I wanted to play as a kid but couldn't. My collection is not big but it has some interesting things, but it also doesn't have a lot of stuff that a lot of people would consider "mandatory" like Zelda games, Super Smash Bros and so on. Those are games thay I didn't care about growing up and I still don't care about. I'd rather leave them for people who actually like those games.
100% had that experience of “wow i spent a lot of money buying games because i could, and now all i need is 2-3 good games for the better part of a year”
Exactly the same problem here. Keep buying switch games yet spend any spare minute on Gran Turismo 7. I'm thinking of making a list of MY top 30-50 games of all time and just keeping those, easier said than done though.
Basically. That's why my wish-list is full and I stopped buying things for the sake of: yeah, that's cool, I have to own it. Well, mostly, but getting there.
From the same category is the desire to own the most powerful computer or other "cool" thing to play whatever you want. But when you get this thing, you quickly realize that on your old hardware you got more pleasure due to other reasons (novelty, friends, time deficit, etc.). Important lessons here - not to live in the past and not depend on the opinions/assessments of others
The fact that you’re having these thoughts is more than most people have. Own things, dont have things own you. Especially going into debt. For the past 12 years my wife and i worked hard to pay off our home by age 40. During that time i wanted certain things but rather pay down the mortgage but now that i have have paid off home and have the money i dont really want stuff. Lots of stuff/clutter in my home stresses me out. Oh i did the same thing except it was movie collection. We’re all humans enjoy the ride! We live and learn. Learn from our mistakes is how me learn. Keep life simple. Cheers
Me too. And what's crazy, is we won't be able to travel when we're older and retired b/c we'll be too tired, but we could do it right now, but also can't b/c we have obligations with our jobs/careers.
I use to collect stuff like games and comics. My comics that I sold for about $1500. Probably 4500 overs the years . Most people will never get the price what retro stores sell for. I just go digital. Especially that I started pc gaming. You don't really own but most likely Sony and steam will be around for many decades.
Owning too many unplayed games is why I made it a rule for myself that I cannot buy ANY new games until I finish what I have UNLESS it's a deal that is too good to pass up on and one that would not come around again often, if at all. I have saved a lot of money cause of this and haven't bought a new release gam in years.
@@ehenningsen FOMO how? The games are digital. They ain't goin no where outside of the rare time a game gets pulled from there. The games will be on sale again, it's ok to pass sometimes lol.
I feel ya brother. Currently retro video collecting has its hooks in me and I don’t want to stop. I’m not spending hundreds but $12 here, $24 there adds up. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks for the comment! And I feel ya about retro collecting. There's plenty of cheap fun games to get still as long as you can do without the higher priced ones.
Hell YEAH it adds up. I just added up my recent eBay spree and it was about $400. That was games. Controllers a couple months back, another $400 (collect those too)😄 But its fun and most of this stuff (if complete, great condition etc) will likely go up in value long-term. I'm hooked too man, only thing stopping us is running out of freakin space! 😝
Collections should come naturally as a result of enjoying something over time. Not because you're actively buying it left and right to get it now. For example, as a teenager, I had a comic book pull list at my local shop, which consisted of five to ten titles. As a result of buying and reading these monthly, by the end of the year I had a collection of 60 - 120 comics per year. The collection came as a result of reading. Not because I was actively seeking out things. Also, I wouldn't kick yourself for buying a physical copy of Black Ops 6 even though you play it digitally. There's nothing wrong with physically owning something vs. being at the mercy of digital. At least you now have the game should it disappear. In general, life is meant to be enjoyed. I wouldn't kick yourself for buying things you like. I would only suggest you find a happy medium where you're taking the time to enjoy before buying more. The thrill of the hunt is just that, a thrill. The overall enjoyment should come from owning and using what you got.
You’re absolutely right broski and I try to implement that strategy of only buying what I want. But there was a time earlier in the year where I had abandoned that strategy for a bit. Lol
just being able to hold a disc in your hand and just appreciate the physical artwork instead of looking at a screen all day is the biggest advantage of physical collecting, emulation is so good now as you said
@@DarkSphinxx I loved going out for the day with my nan. Choosing a physical video game of my choice when out of town, unboxing it on the train, and then reading the manual on the ride home. I miss those days. And I really miss my grandparents.
I been collecting games for decades and laid out some rules for myself. I focus on handhelds. I focus on retro games. I don’t collect games/consoles that can’t be played off line. I don’t collect games I don’t think I’ll play. But ultimately I collect because I feel that I’m going to need a good backlog of unplayed games for when everything goes digital.
@@jane7942I got all models of the Game Boy. All models of the DS, all models of the 3DS. Game Gear, both versions of Atari Lynx, about 70% of the Game & Watch library. All models of PSP and both models of the Vita. And I have Neo Geo pocket and pocket color. I’m sure I’m missing one or 2. I don’t have a Wonder Swan, Virtual boy or a Turbo Express. I’m not that interested these as I’m not well versed with the game library’s and one of my good friends has them I can play whenever I want to.
I agree with one of your rules, especially. I won’t buy any game that’s online only. That just means it’s a temporary experience and I hate that. I also won’t buy anything that has to be connected online, or requires an update just to function.
This is a conversation more collectors need to have with themselves... collecting, to some extent, can be a very nice thing. But eventually there is a line that can be crossed and it morphs into a spending addiction. There are way, way too many "pick ups" videos out there where people display to the world how much money they threw away on bunches of games that they do not need, and do not even have the time to play, in order to receive positive re-enforcements from other similarly addicted individuals. It's vicious. You're entirely on point about less choice being more, at times. As kids most of us only had a handful of games to choose from, and yet that is what made gaming so incredibly exciting right? Because we would play the hell out of those few games and create good gaming memories from that. Perhaps some people want to re-capture that magic. Which is alright. Get a few of the games you wanted as a kid but couldn't a the time. But just a few of the most meaningful ones, and only using money that is appropriate. Enjoy.
@@steviefreakinc No kidding, it's weird seeing someone "pick up" Barbie: Groom And Glam Pups on 3DS *just* because it's "rare". It's a turd no one would bother with if it were a $5 title, but since it's a rare turd, omg... 🙄
Well said. I completely agree with that. I can understand some good games being pricey, but a shiet game like barbie on the 3ds being more then 50 bucks is wild to me. I also understand some completionists may wanna complete a full set.. but I still think its insane that anyone would be willing to spend more then 300 bucks on a game thats should be shovelware @ogre706
So refreshing to see someone with this much invested not succomb to the delusion that this should be promoted onto others. You're a rare breed, sir, for using your experience as a way to caution others. I respect you profoundly
I appreciate your honesty. As someone who collected off and on for years, your message certainly resonated with me. I'm now 40 and working on unloading my collection. From my experience selling, be aware that you won't get full market value on your games. Most people want to pay next to nothing. Being on the otherside of collecting, I encourage others to consider the following priorities: -Set aside an emergency fund -Contribute to your work 401k up to at least whatever they match each year -Invest money in a Roth IRA -Invest in a 529 plan for your kids Financial security along with watching your money stack for retirement as well as your kids' future feels much more satisfying than looking at a shelf of games you will likely never finish.
Collecting games and playing games are two different (although coexisting) things. If you enjoy collecting games - just do it. I have a lot of games on my shelf, that I physically won't be able to play (life is short, lol). But I enjoy just having them on my shelf. If you enjoy playing games, but don't care about collecting games, then buy only what you're planning to play in the nearest future. And don't get baited by digital or offline sales.
This video is on point. I started game collecting with the PS3 while I was going to college. However, after buying one game, I just had to buy another game. What soon was a hobby of mine soon spiraled out to an addiction, and now I have hundreds of games I have not even touched. Every game collecter needs to watch this video. Do not let your hobby become an addiction.
Releasing myself from the self imposed pressure of keeping up with the zeitgeist to maintain my "gamer cred" has been the best gaming move ive ever made mentally and financially.
I fuckin love this video. I definitely had a self reflection while watching of, "will I ever be satisfied with collecting games?" I'm fortunate enough to afford what I want and still prioritize life expenses and bills. Steve, we need more videos like this. A youtuber who can relate to his audience and actually understand the struggle of being a collector and it's potential problems.
You’re telling the truth man. Having 2 or 3 solid banger games is LIGHTYEARS better than a thousand deep game catalogue of not knowing what to play. This video is making me second guess all the game collecting I’ve done.
@@steviefreakinc I kept all my pokemon games as a kid i even backed up some of my game saves before the battey ran out and I forgot I did that and found them on action replay years later. So many memories seeing my childhood lineup come back. Ive also been catching door dashers parking in handicapt spots I had to mute the audio cause the guy threatined me so I can upload it to youtube.
Nostalgia + collecting is such a drug. I find the journey to collect games at a discounted price fun for me. But I understand everything you said. I'm not exactly a proud person, yet it's my little treasure.I can be happy about my little collections. Great video, and thank you.
Also, FOMO is a real thing we see in collecting whatever it may be these days. If you can learn to realize there will ALWAYS be something you WILL IN FACT miss out on as a child and in adulthood then you can save so much time and money. 💯
Dude this timing is crazy. I’ve become kinda addicted to collecting. It’s hard to stop. It’s probably an underlying problem and I’m coping with collecting. It’s tough man.
Really love the honesty, mate. This really hit home as someone who is just starting to get back into console gaming, and someone that has already bought a few games that I’m now not motivated at all to start. I try and keep my collection refined to games that have really meant something to me. Doesn’t mean I don’t always feel this pull EVERY time I walk past a games store. Thank you for being so authentic about a very personal topic ❤
Dude this was a really great video. I couldn’t agree more as a guy who has over 500 physical switch games. I regularly play about 10 of them. I think it comes down to a shopping addiction really, but you make some really good points and I can tell you are sincere which is rare these days.
Thanks man. Speaking of the Switch, that has been my main focus recently. I was telling my girlfriend the other day how the Nintendo Switch is the pinnacle of gaming for Nintendo. Can't wait for the Switch 2 especially now that we know it will play OG Switch games.
It’s a comfort thing and ok within moderation of your budget. If it brings you joy why not. Games don’t answer back and don’t care how long you play them if you can’t sleep 😁
Dude I’m 38 and you’re just like me😂. I backed off for awhile but for the last few years collecting old retro systems and games I grew up on has gotten crazy! It’s just nostalgia and me wanting to be a kid again I guess. Well that and remembering old times when I had nothing in life to worry about and now staying stressed out all the time… games are my happy place I guess. A temporary getaway from life’s struggles.
I can definitely relate to this video. I happened to be poor growing up as well and remember having to save a lot of my money throughout the year to get a new game, now it’s just too easy and I’m able to get whatever I want. Half the time it’s something I don’t need or will play only once. I need to go back to my roots and be thankful for what I have and appreciate other games from a distance.
It is nice to know you realized this. Same feeling here. When we were kids the feeling of Joy for a new game was inexplicable, and trying to feeling that again is useless, best to live in the moment and enjoy Life as it is.
It isn't as big of a deal also because it isn't just one new game here and there as a kid, we got cash now and we buy multiple at a time, for everyone 10 games most collectors buy, they are lucky to play even 1 or 2 of them immediately after purchase. Now I try to play games as I buy them, or be really sure it is something I have wanted for a long time and know i'll enjoy eventually. As a kid I played every game the second I got them, even into my teenage years same thing, around 18 was when I started the collector bug and having a backlog, I never had that sort of thing growing up, new games were exciting back then.
Thank you for posting this video.I was about to start a collection of PS5 Physical Games and was buying $20-30 games on marketplace . Most of us have the same reason of not having the games we wanted because being poor growing up.
I have about the same size collection as you. I spent thousands and thousands of dollars on my collection. I now realize that it's only worth hundreds if I was to sell it. I don't regret buying my games and consoles because they brought me lots of joy. I recently backed up my PS2 collection to a hard drive so I could sell the games for cash I need for important stuff but I can't do it. I can't let them go even though I still have them on the HDD. I'm a ex drug addict so buying video games will always be better than buying drugs and video games are what saved me from addiction. I enjoyed the video and am glad to hear another point of view. Thanks Heckin Steve
I too would have a hard time letting my games go, something changed in my mind a couple of years ago that made me more attached to things. I’m glad to hear you’ve kicked the drugs to the curb man congrats!
I feel this, and I have significantly slowed down collecting for similar reasons. I'm not getting rid of what I have, but I did make a definitive list of games I want that are special to me personally. Which made me realise I already have the majority of games on there excluding a handful of titles. None of which are hard to get btw, I'm just not in a rush anymore to get them.
Same here. I’m not in a rush to buy a title at launch…just wait until the game goes on sale because once a game release, it exist forever…minus the digital because of license contract from corporations.
also I completely understand the part where you talk about how this happened bc you grew up poor--- I grow up in a financially comfortable family but my mom was a cheapskate who would only let me have 1-2 games at a time, which drove me crazy when I'd see my friends/other family with a stack of games... it really is important to identify why we're looking to buy more and more
Great video. I had addiction buying games back in 2000s. I sold most majority of them years ago. There are games I regret selling. Now, I focused on rebuying games I actually like and play again on PS1, Xbox 360, SEGA Genesis, and etc. There were a lot of games I didn’t care for or never played. I stuck with specific franchises I like and follow. I did bought some games on Nintendo Switch and enjoying it. It’s not about how many games you own on the shelf…it’s about quality games that makes you happy and will play again.
Well said Steve. Dude I grew up pretty “poor”. My parents weren’t poor but they refused to spend any money for video games. So any games I was able to buy on my own was with my own money. So I totally understand how it feels like man.
Absolutely love this conversation and you know that. I preach this all the time on my channel and it does a good job spreading awareness to people. I'm glad to see other people talking about this now too! Great video Steve. Games are for playing. I too grew up poor so when I got a great job and had a ton of fun money, i just went crazy and bought too much.
@operoverlord You are right dude. It feels so much better sharing my experiences than my collection now. It's awesome to see you on this channel too. Lol.
A few years ago I decided to sale a small apart of my collection, but when I started it got so much easier to just start selling everything. I don’t regret it at all. I still have a small collection of about 50 games. Everything else I just play digitally
I contemplate on my collection and try to justify owning a massive collection 24/7. I do obsess almost about it. I will say with today's prices and inflation, and depending on the quality of your collection, your collection is an investment for return when you do decide to sell it. Just make sure when buying new, your hunting deals and not paying msrp on your stuff. Will never play or use all the stuff we have. But if you truly enjoy the collecting part of it, then it's far more rewarding then most hobbies. You can have a sports hobby, hunting hobbies, traveling hobbies. There's many hobbies that use up your expendable income. Just make sure you enjoy what you do, is Most important my friend 👌 💯
Truth is, I think the reason I've been collecting is I'm afraid the market is going to disappear. Maybe it's an irrational fear, but it's there. Like, "no way our insane leaders can keep this going for much longer, be it through wars or whatever, they ars sure to screw us up". Also the reason I buy GoG instead of Steam whenever possible. Offline installers are gold in my mind!
This is a great video. I started heavy collection around 2019 and then sold off the items I don’t play or intend to play. I owned RPG’s but don’t like playing them so they were sold to buy the items I liked. I now focus on Xbox 360 and have made sure I only buy items that I have interest in actually playing.
I see what you’re saying, I had this conversation w my wife & we came to the conclusion it’s what makes me happy but also have a realistic outlook when it comes to spending & what I am actually buying. I take breaks and play the games I buy & slowly you start to grow out of impulse buying and ask yourself do I really need this game? Now I look back at what I own and appreciate every single one. They all have a story behind them whether it be how I bought it or what they mean to me. I no longer buy games that have no meaning to me but the ones I actually played. & at the end of the day don’t look at it as a “I could’ve spent the $$ on something else” look at it as a progression as a person. You didn’t know you could afford this or be able to relive your childhood but you did and that’s something you will cherish for the rest of your life.
I’ve been collecting for a while probably over six thousand games and branching out into other video game related projects. My bills are paid so I’m doing what I enjoy. But sometimes I need to take a break from what I want, to do what I need to do.
Make a rule to only buy games at 20$. No need to preorder, they work on patches for a year anyway. You deserve to play them when they reached their best potential.
Awesome Bray Wyatt Fiend poster! And this video is basically my situation, i had absolutely zero games or consoles right up till i was 15 and even then i got just a few used games and a 360. Now as an adult i spent a ridiculous amount on games and consoles and it was just mostly because of both my love for gaming and also just a way to cope with depression.
Best video of the week..I been saying this for the longest time ..stop the madness..people out here complaining that food is expensive (which it is) but yet you have people spending 70 bucks on a video game when they most likely have a huge backlog of games ..go use that 70 bucks to buy food or other needs if no needs then save it for when needs come...STOP THE FOMO.
I find that my game collecting is basically just hoarding and the games just sit on my shelves for years, unplayed. Just kind of a waste. Now, I try to buy only what I want to play right away. As I get older, I realize that you can’t take them with you. Play them now, enjoy the moment.
Not only you can't take them with you, but they got a timer, a lifespan of their own as well. Systems and games will eventually stop working, doesn't last forever. Even with you taking complete care, storing properly, handling with clean hands, they don't last forever. Once I realized this I started enjoying my games more, once I plugged in my PS1 and found it struggles reading discs, and my cartridges all need new batteries, I was like nah man you can't hold onto this stuff forever as it dies and not even enjoy it or just sell it off.
@@RetroGamesAddictyeah, alot of people forget that unfortunately, these things weren't made to last forever, videogame consoles and videogame discs weren't made to be artifacts to outlive time itself unfortunately, everybody goes on and on about preserving this stuff for their kids or others from the future to enjoy but alot of this stuff, I guarantee you will be lost to time in about 100 years,
@@christhelostsoul9927 For sure, it will still last a long time don't get me wrong, but true preservation in my eyes is using it, maintaining it, enjoying it, making sure it works. It is similar to a car, can't keep it sitting forever. Especially with games storage is key, can't be too hot or cold of an environment / temperature, and can't be too humid/ moist also. I check every few years that all my systems work by playing a game on a different system every few years, and I stopped collecting once I reached a certain number of games and realized I got more than enough to realistically play. Now I like to play games, and decide what i will keep once I beat it, and what I will sell. It feels great to finish a game then sell it, and slowly thin down my collection and reassess it constantly. Sometimes I sell without even playing the game because I don't care to play everything or want to force myself either. I got sick of just buy buy buy and not playing games. Once you actually start to play / beat your games you realize how crazy this collecting hobby actually is.
@@christhelostsoul9927 Thankfully the games can always be emulated. It might not be true to the authentic experience of growing up with the game on the actual hardware in every way, but the games themselves can always be played and experienced for ourselves in the present day. Everyone develops their own personal relationship with anything media they interact with. Just cause you can't experience it exactly the same as a kid back then would doesn't mean there's not a valid experience waiting for you today or in the future with it. You might be surprised in some cases even how much fun you can really have. Currently playing through the original Resident Evil 1 and 2 and having a great time. And I'll never stop replaying Metal Gear Solid over and over again
@@thequestion2859 I'm currently playing through mortal Kombat mythologies sub zero on duckstation, it's a fun game, underrated imo I always loved it but most people never really understood the point of that game, And I don't care if it's not the authentic experience, I played silent hill on duckstation (one of the best games ever made by the way) i upscaled it to 1080p, it was so good it looked like a late 90s PC game hahaha, I couldn't imagine myself playing that on the actual console because the emulation experience is so much better, so much better! I don't ever wanna play a Ps1 game that's not upscaled to 1080p now, once I seen how nice that was i never wanted to play ps1 games at native resolution lol, I played Gran Turismo 2 at 1080 p too and that damn near made it look like a ps2 game almost Also wouldn't you get bored of playing the same game over and over again?
This is a very straightforward message. If you have anything else to say like that, please do so. It is much better than any other videos on a similar theme.
For the reasons you mentioned, I can't do video game collecting. I am currently importing Japanese anime figurines. I really enjoy opening up my cabinet, turning the lights on inside the cabinet and looking at them getting that tingly nostalgia feeling. It is honestly the most rewarding feeling collecting something you really enjoy. I also enjoy doing TV show collections because me and friend on Thursday nights will watch an episode of 24 and Supernatural each week and we'll eventually be done with both series. Then I'll go out and buy a new series for us to watch. The TV shows get watched and the discs get used slowly over time. Video games are so damn long, that idk what I would do with a collection like yours Steve.
Your collection looks incredible! I really wish we had more retail stores carrying physical copies of games-everything is so digital or online these days. Growing up, my parents didn’t have much money, so I was usually limited to just one game, maybe two if I was lucky. I spent a lot of time playing PS1 and N64 at friends’ houses or with relatives. That mindset stuck with me into adulthood, so I don’t have tons of consoles or games for every platform. Right now, my collection includes all the PlayStations, the original Xbox, a GameBoy, and a Switch. Please play more games, that's where the fun is!
Man, just came across this video and I can completely relate. I have what I have at the moment but I have extremely slowed down on buying physical copies unless its something I'm really hyped about. But to be honest, in the end, it's all a bunch of stuff we can't take to the grave. Just enjoy what we have, enjoy what we can. Again, great video. It really put things into perspective as I have experienced throughout these years.
I started collecting cib games in 2023.... I've spent far too much money, far more than i ever expected to. And even though I initially intended to buy 20-30 titles, maybe even 50+ games, I now own about 350 (for one console, probably 500 total with all my consoles). I spent a lot of effort trying to examine the psychology of what I was doing. I probably won't be able to understand it clearly until I'm long past this part of my life, but what i think i figured out is, it's a method of procrastination. Buying something is a type of relationship. Exchanging goods successfully, or trading money for things successfully, feels good. Because i found what i was looking for, and acquired it. That feels great. I can pretend what ive done is meaningful because it serves that goal. The problem is, its a road with no end. You now have the thing, but arent satisfied with your initial goal. Instead of letting the thing solve your problem (hint, it cant), or realizing you applied the wrong solution to your problem (a problem you probably didnt understand the true nature of), you just shift your effort to finding the next thing. When that happens, i.e. you dont use the thing you acquired, or arent satisfied with just your initial goal, and just start looking for the next thing, you are just using the search, finding, and buying of things as a way to not feel what you are feeling. You are ignoring the fact that buying a small number of things didnt solve the problem, and erroneously think buying more and more will solve it. You can pretend its all in service of some greater, very meaningful goal, but unfortunately often times we become addicted to the process. When that happens, the cost to our time, money, and space begins to outweigh any benefit we might have otherwise gotten from that goal. Sometimes it FAR outweighs the actual meaningfulness of accomplishing your goal, let alone the perceived future satisfaction. What's really happening is, whatever hole we are trying to fill by the mini successes of finding and buying these things will still be there. For me, its a lack of relationships. It was a fun distraction, but in the end, its just a distraction, and one that cost me a ton of money and a moderate amount of space, as well as a ton of effort and time I could have been using to actually solve a problem that needs to be addressed. Anyways, i think collecting is a fine hobby if you have healthy relationships and a healthy life in general, and dont let it displace that lifestyle.
I think you hit it right on the head broski. It’s a dopamine pursuit over and over. There’s certainly worse ways to spend money but I think after this video, I want to change up my collecting habits for a better outcome
Been collecting for the Neo-Geo AES for over 20+ years. But it was actually during the time when it was during the units down period in the early 2000's and from the global recession from 2008-2011 that I made super great deals on the AES games that the prices will never be the same again Steve.
I really do the same stuff. thats a collector heart! as long as it makes you happy, the purpose is fulfilled ^^ probably the best video I saw this year. keep it up. greetings from germany
You seem like a cool down to earth guy. I think the same thing everytime I look at my wall of switch games, I have the fantasy of selling it all one day but we all know that will never happen because we will feel like we lost in the end.
We certainly have the obsession of possession it seems. I meant to mention that in the video but I forgot. There is a whole culture now of possessing lots of things.
My brother has told me he regretted selling things and doesn't want me to feel the regret he did even though there are games I still would like to giveaway.
I grew up gaming on a budget and I fell into emulating games I couldn’t afford. That led into collecting roms, doom scrolling and not playing anything. That led me to collecting physical games because I thought it would make gaming fun again. Little did I know that become an addiction and I ended up never playing the games I was collecting. I was wasting money, never feeling fulfilled and slowly becoming depressed. I had to tell myself to stop, just enjoy what I have and only buy games when I’m done with what I have. I’m enjoying gaming again because of it
Great video brother!! I think the best days truly were the days where you loved what you had. One system at a time and a few games that you played the hell out of and had such great memories with your friends and family. Have a great day sir!
I'd say don't regret it man, honestly, it's a great collection and for me sometimes walking into my room and taking a good look of how good my collection looks it's enough, it makes me proud of my word towards buying that (I collect manga), but I think if you like a hobby it's normal to overspend sometimes, I think as others said, just focus on what you really really like and want to collect for sure. Invest the rest and you can buy anything you want in the future.
Amen dude, I'm 21 almost 22 and been working three years at a stable job. Grateful for what I have but I am doing the same thing you've called yourself out for. I've bought so much junk, which it is, just junk. My steam library is over 150 games with all complete editions etc. Sure, most were on sale but I don't touch over half of them. I've spent $80 on Gta Chinatown Wars DS just to relive some childhood memories. I recently sunk money into old retro handhelds too. The list goes on. You my friend got a new subscriber.
@@steviefreakinc for some reason the urge has come recently. To buy a few extra games and console (that I will never play) loll the validation is my own... I take full responsibility 😂😭 btw.. love your content
This is a good point, game collecting can be a negative thing, especially depending on how you approach it. Game collecting can easily turn into a habit where you keep collecting kind of on autopilot without giving it much thought and you can end up with a lot of games that you're not really going to give much attention to once they're on your shelf. A habit like that can become a financial drain and take up a lot of space in your home that you can use for something else, it's important to keep in mind when collecting that the money you have and the space you have in your home are finite resources so mindless collecting can use of more of those than you can healthily part with. In extreme cases, you can end up becoming a hoarder who is flat broke. That isn't to say having a large collection is inherently bad, it's just that you need to make sure you are approaching it in a balanced way and that you are actually getting use out of the things you are collecting. Making it a habit to examine your collection a few times a year to see what you actually want to keep and what you are willing to part with can help you to keep things under control. Parting with the items that aren't all that important to you can also give you opportunities to get more things that you do want because you can trade them or sell them. You could also give some things away to other collectors, which is a nice thing to do and it could also help to build positive relationships with them where they might gift you things that you want in the future. How much game collecting is good for you will vary with the individual, but the key to remember is to seek balance and make sure that you are collecting games you actually want to play instead of just buying more games for the sake of buying more games.
When I started seriously collecting about 5 years ago I made a list of the games I really wanted in my collection for each system and I rated them on a "wanted" scale from 1 to 5 (5 being most wanted) as well as the price range I would pay (for used/older games). Every time I get one of those games on my list I mark it off. I only have a few "5" games left on the list and not even that many "4" games. I used to walk in my local game store and have to narrow down what games I wanted and now I'm lucky if I find a single game to buy going to multiple stores. Going into this with a distinct cut off and an ultimate goal was extremely important. Obviously I'm still occasionally adding games to the list but honestly not that many. It's really prevented me from just buying games to buy them when I go into these stores and also makes it so much more important when I do find those last few games I'm looking for. (Also I know I can get them on ebay but what's the fun in that?)
Xboxes in multiple rooms definitely makes sense to me. Ive got the original Xbox One in one room and a digital edition XBone for the kids. And I still gotta get a Series X at some point
perfect collection = gamecube with Shrek 2. also the thing about being poor and wanting to collect when your older is so real. Before I was adopted I had 12 games that I had collected from the time i started playing games to the time until I was adopted. When I got my first job at 16 I went insane and that's how my channel was born lmao.
You do you friend, you work, you pay your bills and you are enjoying your stuff. I used to collect consoles and games, I gave away most of it once I got married and my had my first child, now I only keep my switch to play with my wife and my Xbox series s to play gamepass games every now and then, my Hobbie is still there but it's no longer the focus on my life.
@@steviefreakinc hey man what matters is that you ARE happy with what you're doing, and if you can afford it I see no issues man, thanks for the reply, your channel is pretty cool!
I just randomly came across this video. One of the best videos I've seen in forever. You kept it real man and spoke so much truth lol I had to subscribe. As a person who buys all of my games physical I really appreciated this. My collection is nothing but this information is definitely something to keep in mind for the future because I do want to build a small little collection just for certain games.
My collection grew really fast honestly man. Like almost a year and I'm over 540 games. It all starts with one game. Glad you enjoyed the video man. Definitely take your time and don't keep growing the backlog. There will always be more games to own so there's no rush.
Hey Steve, this is the first video I watched of you and I agree with you on the "being poor" thing. To me, it seems like we try to finally have access to the stuff we missed out on as poor children. But I think I still love my collection. I don't use subscription services for games and I am glad to own my copies, even if I did not play all of them at this moment. I am joyous about the fact that I will be able to play them in the future and this makes me happy. And I also lend games to other people. If I don't like a game I can trade or sell it. But what I definitely learned is: never, NEVER preorder games. If I want them, I can wait. The game will still be fantastic a year after it released (and it will probably work). So, I think if your collection brings you "joy", it will never just be some plastic waste of money.
Hurting yourself with the attitude of we all die anyway is a poor decision. Its obvious who's hurting themselves because the physical body reflects his patterns of behavior.
@@PhillyBoyRoy have no idea what you are talking about lol. I never implied hurting myself. I simply stated that we will all die one day so enjoy your life. If one wants to spend their money on a big video game collection, do so if it makes you happy. If it doesn’t make you happy then simply stop and do something else. It is called free will. We all have that right. As long as the activity you are doing doesn’t hurt anyone else, I see it as not a waste of time or life. That is what I meant by we all die and it wasn’t a negative thing it is just reality. And because it is reality, enjoy whatever it is that you do.
The answer is generally normal, but too simple for many situations. Some things may be pleasant at the moment, but destructive in the medium and long term. And a person, not knowing this, may eventually regret his decisions and spend the rest of his life in pain and sadness. Therefore, it is important to listen to your body, feelings and advice of others (but not depending on other people's assessments) and not do some pleasant things
Im 34 and I've collected pretty much all my life. I've sold and built back up collections over the years. I'm to the point in my life that i only buy and keep games that i play on a constant basis. It doesn't matter to me having some big collection like these youtubers think they need for absolutely no reason(no I don't feel that way about you because you are a real gamer)
@steviefreakinc there's absolutely nothing wrong with that man! We are all allowed to like what we want and do what we want, that's the beauty of the USA. I just realized I didn't need a bunch of games sitting on a shelf that I don't play and would rather other people enjoy them.
Sounds about right. I think a video game collection starts to mean less the bigger it gets. I only really want a more meaningful smaller collection of games or franchises I really like, then I would be okay with renting or doing subscription on the rest. I aim to own at least 30% or 40% of what I play. Especially physical.
That mindset is something I will certainly adopt moving forward. The size has reached a point where I am satisfied with the amount of space it takes up. Now it's time to continue filling it with all killer no filler.
Collecting games are not worthless if you buy games you like, its like having books, just dont overpay for them, there's always good games for a dollar, also the collecting and finding them is the fun of it
Read the title. Clicked immediately. I agree with you. I snapped out of collecting. When I went broke and no longer working. I sold majority of my rare items. Best decision of my life. I’m married now and expecting a kid. I love video games but I have to transition. I still play but here N there. Not often anymore. Great point about being a kid and you couldn’t tell mom to buy another console because it’s silver lol 😂 I need to remind myself that if it’s not broken. I don’t need it. Stay blessed y’all
Omg man..... You're just like me. Our situations are different, but the logic is the same! I am also the same when I collect stuff too, in regard to your loose copy. If I have a game that is loose or the case or cartridge is damaged, I let it get in my head so much until I eventually do something about it. It's a tough thing to deal with as an adult that also trying to focus on responsibilities. When I collect things, I get obsessed. I think about it all the time. I hope I can learn to be happy with what I've got.
Wow, you are so right!!! Thank you so much for this video! I just started my retro game collection and have spent about $500 - $1000 so far and had plans to spend much MUCH more. This video helped me take a step back and really think about where i was spending my resources and how many grueling hours i had to spend at work to make that money, just to throw it away on games i haven't even played or had the time to play. I could save or invest that money to help build a future for my family, or i could save it for a vacation to make memories with my loved ones that will last a lifetime
4:00 I'll second this, it's not a negative thing I wouldnt say I was jelous of anybody or have some trauma or anything dumb like that. But once I got a little money I went crazy on for the thing I always wanted (a gameboy) and I got a gameboy advance with a ton of games, got a ds, multiple 3ds, ps vita, steam deck now.
Great video! Here's some tips that have helped me find a good balance when it comes to gaming and game collecting: - I only buy single player games physically. All online focused games digitally. - I limit myself to 1-2 new game purchases per month (whatever I'm most hyped for). The games I missed out on can wait for a sale. - I try my best to beat my current game before starting a new one. Lastly I want my collection to say something about me, it should be filled with games I love. Sometimes I sell games that I'm not crazy about to get some money and space back.
Also I realize these tips are more for modern game releases and how to balance your spending and actually playing these new releases. As for retro collecting I can't say much, but either way it's about discipline and limiting yourself especially if you have other priorities in your life.
I dig your strategy. I kind of do that with my systems like I’ll only buy single player games on PlayStation five. Then multiplayer games I usually buy on Xbox and then exclusives to Nintendo. I only buy on the switch however I have been breaking this rule a lot recently for the switch because it’s portable
Bro, you nailed it! As a younger person, you can only manage so much due to budgeting and finances... Once you grow up, it's a status quo to entitle yourself due to hard work and buy what you want! Hard work does indeed pay off 🍻
@@steviefreakinc I combat this by not having much disposable income! All jokes aside, I only buy games during October and November and look for games between 2 and 4 years old that are over 50% off MSRP. Creating rules around your collecting can make a huge difference. Just picked up guardians of the galaxy and call of duty vanguard for $12 each.
Thanks Adrian. I certainly agree with you, it was the perfect time. I expected this video to fly under the radar, I am really happy it has reached so many people who were feeling the same as me.
@ Yeah man don’t feel ashamed or bad honestly. I mean I’m only 19 now (college era) lol but I feel it all depends on what you’re using that said “thing”, you’re buying FOR. in your since in reality it would be for a good cause and beneficial to you because you quoted on your channel you do gaming so in the long run it does serve some purpose because of course it’s not about money but it can put you in a position to make money buy buying the things you feel that align with what you wanna do in (your) life and in your case you’re a [UA-camr] essentially. So you can still make that money back at some point naturally it’s all about balance of course too I mean anything can serve as an unhealthy trait or habit once you start “doing” too much of something, & or having too much of something. Everything has to have its healthy balance regardless, you know and so this is where you can change your [POV]/Perspective instead of looking at it as a downfall or (waste) first it’s good you acknowledged your problem or THE problem for that matter, that’s the first step! but secondly you have to realize you can change the way you’re perceiving how you spend your money by just saying ok in the past and ever since I’ve been this age I’ve always collected and bought games wether it was OG/New Gen no matter the reason. How about to satisfy my needs and mind I just buy my most CHERISHED childhood games and most ICONIC and or POPULAR games. However you see fit, you know that way it doesn’t become something as small as an OCD thing like since I got “GAME 1” well nahhh now I gotta have “GAME 2” lol.. for me at least that’s how it’s gonna be because I wanna have gaming videos too but if you don’t take a risk and buy what you know what will serve a future benefit to you how will you ever expect to have the luxury of peace/somewhat freedom. But no harm by this message man just my intake on how you can look at it but a lot of people would (kill) XD to have a collection like that as far as physical copies. Let alone to think in the future the world won’t be so much materialistic but digital and online based! that stuff like that will have its rarity and value just trust in GOD in what he’s ALLOWED you to do for yourself and the path he’s led you to it’s about what you can’t see :) hence [FAITH] you know, but just keep it healthy and game fun OG :).!
I cut my hair after making this video. I didn’t realize how jacked up the back of my head was. My girlfriend was supposed to help me out with that last month but she never did. She’s been letting me walk around looking bummy as hell for too long. This might be grounds for termination! 😂
Back!? How about the front divit lmao
Fire her bro!! Hater Hank can’t stand for insubordination lol
I may also make a joke video werr I put jack Doherty on vhs and then say just kidding he’s not worth it I’ll just show a blank tape haha see if he comments on it . I’ll be doing that tonight
Mine wont cut mine, either. She gets off the hook because she is wearing my rock and does way too much for me already 😂
@@Whitewolf19846😂😂😂
less collecting, more playing videogames.
Yes sir!
Yes but you dont know is game good or not i dont trust what other says like red dead redemption its more like 7,5/10 than metacritic 8,9/10 or gta4 its 6/10 and game collection its you pension . Here finland you cant put money bank they take every month -9e games you can turn cash and roll into a sock .
Agreed. Always do what puts the biggest smile on your face
Agreed 👍🏻
You might even find a new favorite game
"This happened... because I was poor."
That resonated.
Mom can’t tell us no anymore dammit 😂
It's the damn truth.
when I said it, I felt like no one would relate but I’m glad I was wrong :)
@@steviefreakinc Friend of mine is doing kinda the same thing. He going after the old consols and games just because he couldn't get it as a kid. Personally I'm happy with emulators on my PC.
@@steviefreakinc i think half the reason anyone collects is because they want what they couldnt have as a kid
I'm a collector too, and best advice I can give anyone is to only buy games you actually intend to play/beat. Nobody cares if you own an entire franchise, nobody cares if you're a completionist. Just buy what YOU like, and your collection will be quality over quantity
I agree ☝️
Definitely. My problem is I struggle with striking that balance of play and collect only what I want but also being open minded to stuff I might not immediately choose and have some variety to encourage me. I'm getting better at it as I get older though
I heard somebody say that "most often, no one's going to care more about your collection than yourself"
@@MrFIRESEAL117 this is definitely the case. Most friends and real life pay it no attention
That's what I do for modern games, for retro my approach is a bit different.
I buy games I loved as a kid or games I wanted to play as a kid but couldn't.
My collection is not big but it has some interesting things, but it also doesn't have a lot of stuff that a lot of people would consider "mandatory" like Zelda games, Super Smash Bros and so on. Those are games thay I didn't care about growing up and I still don't care about. I'd rather leave them for people who actually like those games.
100% had that experience of “wow i spent a lot of money buying games because i could, and now all i need is 2-3 good games for the better part of a year”
Basically. I only play about 15-20 different games a year tops anyways. Well longer than a few minutes at least
Exactly the same problem here.
Keep buying switch games yet spend any spare minute on Gran Turismo 7.
I'm thinking of making a list of MY top 30-50 games of all time and just keeping those, easier said than done though.
@@wils35 GT7 is awesome so I understand
Basically. That's why my wish-list is full and I stopped buying things for the sake of: yeah, that's cool, I have to own it. Well, mostly, but getting there.
From the same category is the desire to own the most powerful computer or other "cool" thing to play whatever you want.
But when you get this thing, you quickly realize that on your old hardware you got more pleasure due to other reasons (novelty, friends, time deficit, etc.).
Important lessons here - not to live in the past and not depend on the opinions/assessments of others
The fact that you’re having these thoughts is more than most people have.
Own things, dont have things own you. Especially going into debt.
For the past 12 years my wife and i worked hard to pay off our home by age 40. During that time i wanted certain things but rather pay down the mortgage but now that i have have paid off home and have the money i dont really want stuff. Lots of stuff/clutter in my home stresses me out.
Oh i did the same thing except it was movie collection. We’re all humans enjoy the ride!
We live and learn. Learn from our mistakes is how me learn.
Keep life simple.
Cheers
I get overwhelmed with all of my stuff sometimes. I wish I owned a home. That’s my next goal honestly. Thanks for the comment bud!
That’s why I started game collecting because I couldn’t afford it when I was young
Me too. And what's crazy, is we won't be able to travel when we're older and retired b/c we'll be too tired, but we could do it right now, but also can't b/c we have obligations with our jobs/careers.
@ facts my guy
I use to collect stuff like games and comics. My comics that I sold for about $1500. Probably 4500 overs the years . Most people will never get the price what retro stores sell for. I just go digital. Especially that I started pc gaming. You don't really own but most likely Sony and steam will be around for many decades.
@ oh yeah that’s awesome I’m gonna get into pc gaming
@feleezyt6620 Try out emulators. The ps2 one is awesome. There basically ps2 games remastered .
It's so easy for game collecting to become an addiction. I know from experience lol. Thanks for the video!
Real stuff
Thank you for watching!
I have a copy of suikoden for PS1 valued at over £100, I've never played it. Bought it in a bundle 5 years ago to add to my collection.
Anything can become a Addiction
@ yes!
Owning too many unplayed games is why I made it a rule for myself that I cannot buy ANY new games until I finish what I have UNLESS it's a deal that is too good to pass up on and one that would not come around again often, if at all. I have saved a lot of money cause of this and haven't bought a new release gam in years.
Overcoming fomo will save you so much money.
Overcoming homo is also recommended
There are so many crazy good deals for games on Steam, I feel FOMO all the time. I have bought 4000 games in the last year and half.
@@ehenningsen FOMO how? The games are digital. They ain't goin no where outside of the rare time a game gets pulled from there. The games will be on sale again, it's ok to pass sometimes lol.
@omegashenron8 The thought that one day, at any point, these kind of sales will go away.
Ive gotten deals where games that are $60, id get for $2
I feel ya brother. Currently retro video collecting has its hooks in me and I don’t want to stop. I’m not spending hundreds but $12 here, $24 there adds up. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks for the comment! And I feel ya about retro collecting. There's plenty of cheap fun games to get still as long as you can do without the higher priced ones.
Hell YEAH it adds up. I just added up my recent eBay spree and it was about $400. That was games. Controllers a couple months back, another $400 (collect those too)😄 But its fun and most of this stuff (if complete, great condition etc) will likely go up in value long-term. I'm hooked too man, only thing stopping us is running out of freakin space! 😝
@ I just put in an order with Best Buy for some Black Friday games lol
Collections should come naturally as a result of enjoying something over time. Not because you're actively buying it left and right to get it now. For example, as a teenager, I had a comic book pull list at my local shop, which consisted of five to ten titles. As a result of buying and reading these monthly, by the end of the year I had a collection of 60 - 120 comics per year. The collection came as a result of reading. Not because I was actively seeking out things.
Also, I wouldn't kick yourself for buying a physical copy of Black Ops 6 even though you play it digitally. There's nothing wrong with physically owning something vs. being at the mercy of digital. At least you now have the game should it disappear.
In general, life is meant to be enjoyed. I wouldn't kick yourself for buying things you like. I would only suggest you find a happy medium where you're taking the time to enjoy before buying more. The thrill of the hunt is just that, a thrill. The overall enjoyment should come from owning and using what you got.
You’re absolutely right broski and I try to implement that strategy of only buying what I want. But there was a time earlier in the year where I had abandoned that strategy for a bit. Lol
just being able to hold a disc in your hand and just appreciate the physical artwork instead of looking at a screen all day is the biggest advantage of physical collecting, emulation is so good now as you said
@@DarkSphinxx I loved going out for the day with my nan. Choosing a physical video game of my choice when out of town, unboxing it on the train, and then reading the manual on the ride home. I miss those days. And I really miss my grandparents.
and that represents 30 sec you paid for with 50,60, 70 dollars....
I been collecting games for decades and laid out some rules for myself.
I focus on handhelds.
I focus on retro games.
I don’t collect games/consoles that can’t be played off line.
I don’t collect games I don’t think I’ll play.
But ultimately I collect because I feel that I’m going to need a good backlog of unplayed games for when everything goes digital.
Hell yeah not a bad set of restrictions.
I like these rules, and I might adopt them for myself even.
What handheld systems do you own ?
@@jane7942I got all models of the Game Boy. All models of the DS, all models of the 3DS. Game Gear, both versions of Atari Lynx, about 70% of the Game & Watch library. All models of PSP and both models of the Vita. And I have Neo Geo pocket and pocket color. I’m sure I’m missing one or 2.
I don’t have a Wonder Swan, Virtual boy or a Turbo Express. I’m not that interested these as I’m not well versed with the game library’s and one of my good friends has them I can play whenever I want to.
I agree with one of your rules, especially. I won’t buy any game that’s online only. That just means it’s a temporary experience and I hate that. I also won’t buy anything that has to be connected online, or requires an update just to function.
This is a conversation more collectors need to have with themselves... collecting, to some extent, can be a very nice thing. But eventually there is a line that can be crossed and it morphs into a spending addiction. There are way, way too many "pick ups" videos out there where people display to the world how much money they threw away on bunches of games that they do not need, and do not even have the time to play, in order to receive positive re-enforcements from other similarly addicted individuals. It's vicious.
You're entirely on point about less choice being more, at times. As kids most of us only had a handful of games to choose from, and yet that is what made gaming so incredibly exciting right? Because we would play the hell out of those few games and create good gaming memories from that. Perhaps some people want to re-capture that magic. Which is alright. Get a few of the games you wanted as a kid but couldn't a the time. But just a few of the most meaningful ones, and only using money that is appropriate.
Enjoy.
I get bent about those pickups videos when they’re buying stuff that they’re not even planning to play. They just wanted it because it was rare 😂
@@steviefreakinc No kidding, it's weird seeing someone "pick up" Barbie: Groom And Glam Pups on 3DS *just* because it's "rare". It's a turd no one would bother with if it were a $5 title, but since it's a rare turd, omg... 🙄
Well said. I completely agree with that.
I can understand some good games being pricey, but a shiet game like barbie on the 3ds being more then 50 bucks is wild to me.
I also understand some completionists may wanna complete a full set.. but I still think its insane that anyone would be willing to spend more then 300 bucks on a game thats should be shovelware @ogre706
So refreshing to see someone with this much invested not succomb to the delusion that this should be promoted onto others. You're a rare breed, sir, for using your experience as a way to caution others. I respect you profoundly
Thank you for saying that. Just trying to be honest with everyone and having fun doing it :)
I appreciate your honesty. As someone who collected off and on for years, your message certainly resonated with me. I'm now 40 and working on unloading my collection. From my experience selling, be aware that you won't get full market value on your games. Most people want to pay next to nothing.
Being on the otherside of collecting, I encourage others to consider the following priorities:
-Set aside an emergency fund
-Contribute to your work 401k up to at least whatever they match each year
-Invest money in a Roth IRA
-Invest in a 529 plan for your kids
Financial security along with watching your money stack for retirement as well as your kids' future feels much more satisfying than looking at a shelf of games you will likely never finish.
Honestly when Gameye values my stuff at 12k, I know it’s realistically about 5k worth of stuff. It’s just nice to say 12k. Lol
Many people in Russia are collecting video games too. And often it's forty years old men
That sounds like the appropriate age for nostalgia to kick in.
Collecting games and playing games are two different (although coexisting) things. If you enjoy collecting games - just do it. I have a lot of games on my shelf, that I physically won't be able to play (life is short, lol). But I enjoy just having them on my shelf. If you enjoy playing games, but don't care about collecting games, then buy only what you're planning to play in the nearest future. And don't get baited by digital or offline sales.
Good advice my friend 💪
DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO
*ruins life*
Lmao I tried to save ya but unfortunately you were too far in
This video is on point. I started game collecting with the PS3 while I was going to college. However, after buying one game, I just had to buy another game. What soon was a hobby of mine soon spiraled out to an addiction, and now I have hundreds of games I have not even touched. Every game collecter needs to watch this video. Do not let your hobby become an addiction.
Releasing myself from the self imposed pressure of keeping up with the zeitgeist to maintain my "gamer cred" has been the best gaming move ive ever made mentally and financially.
Shit, I feel that.
I fuckin love this video. I definitely had a self reflection while watching of, "will I ever be satisfied with collecting games?" I'm fortunate enough to afford what I want and still prioritize life expenses and bills. Steve, we need more videos like this. A youtuber who can relate to his audience and actually understand the struggle of being a collector and it's potential problems.
Stumbled upon the video, and realized at the end its been 18 minutes and decided to sub. Lookin forward to seein more of this kind of vids
You’re telling the truth man. Having 2 or 3 solid banger games is LIGHTYEARS better than a thousand deep game catalogue of not knowing what to play. This video is making me second guess all the game collecting I’ve done.
Yeah man I’m just coming to the realization that I’ve been chasing something I didn’t really want all along.
@@steviefreakinc I did the same thing for the dynasty warriors series. Collected all the games and was like why? Pc is easier and more accessible
@@steviefreakinc I kept all my pokemon games as a kid i even backed up some of my game saves before the battey ran out and I forgot I did that and found them on action replay years later. So many memories seeing my childhood lineup come back. Ive also been catching door dashers parking in handicapt spots I had to mute the audio cause the guy threatined me so I can upload it to youtube.
Quality over quantity
@@steviefreakincthat is such a profound statement
Nostalgia + collecting is such a drug. I find the journey to collect games at a discounted price fun for me.
But I understand everything you said. I'm not exactly a proud person, yet it's my little treasure.I can be happy about my little collections.
Great video, and thank you.
Thanks for watching Leon! And I agree with you about collecting and nostalgia being a drug. Lol
Also, FOMO is a real thing we see in collecting whatever it may be these days. If you can learn to realize there will ALWAYS be something you WILL IN FACT miss out on as a child and in adulthood then you can save so much time and money. 💯
This is quite true. We need to be able to accept that we’re not capable of enjoying every piece of media that comes out
Dude this timing is crazy. I’ve become kinda addicted to collecting. It’s hard to stop. It’s probably an underlying problem and I’m coping with collecting. It’s tough man.
You'll get ahold of it man. Remember that you're in control of you.
Really love the honesty, mate. This really hit home as someone who is just starting to get back into console gaming, and someone that has already bought a few games that I’m now not motivated at all to start. I try and keep my collection refined to games that have really meant something to me. Doesn’t mean I don’t always feel this pull EVERY time I walk past a games store.
Thank you for being so authentic about a very personal topic ❤
Thanks man. I never thought this video would reach and hit home with so many people but I'm glad it did.
Dude this was a really great video.
I couldn’t agree more as a guy who has over 500 physical switch games.
I regularly play about 10 of them.
I think it comes down to a shopping addiction really, but you make some really good points and I can tell you are sincere which is rare these days.
Thanks man. Speaking of the Switch, that has been my main focus recently. I was telling my girlfriend the other day how the Nintendo Switch is the pinnacle of gaming for Nintendo. Can't wait for the Switch 2 especially now that we know it will play OG Switch games.
lol I have 3000 Steam games and stopped buying them 6 or 7 years ago lol
Also have about 500 games between 360 and original Xbox.
It’s a comfort thing and ok within moderation of your budget. If it brings you joy why not. Games don’t answer back and don’t care how long you play them if you can’t sleep 😁
@ facts haha
@ I’ve got a decent steam library as well. Not 3000 though!
Dude I’m 38 and you’re just like me😂. I backed off for awhile but for the last few years collecting old retro systems and games I grew up on has gotten crazy! It’s just nostalgia and me wanting to be a kid again I guess. Well that and remembering old times when I had nothing in life to worry about and now staying stressed out all the time… games are my happy place I guess. A temporary getaway from life’s struggles.
I can definitely relate to this video. I happened to be poor growing up as well and remember having to save a lot of my money throughout the year to get a new game, now it’s just too easy and I’m able to get whatever I want. Half the time it’s something I don’t need or will play only once. I need to go back to my roots and be thankful for what I have and appreciate other games from a distance.
It is nice to know you realized this. Same feeling here. When we were kids the feeling of Joy for a new game was inexplicable, and trying to feeling that again is useless, best to live in the moment and enjoy Life as it is.
It isn't as big of a deal also because it isn't just one new game here and there as a kid, we got cash now and we buy multiple at a time, for everyone 10 games most collectors buy, they are lucky to play even 1 or 2 of them immediately after purchase. Now I try to play games as I buy them, or be really sure it is something I have wanted for a long time and know i'll enjoy eventually. As a kid I played every game the second I got them, even into my teenage years same thing, around 18 was when I started the collector bug and having a backlog, I never had that sort of thing growing up, new games were exciting back then.
Exactly man. Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delayed response!
One of the most sensible videos I've watched when it comes to collecting games. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, man.
Thanks Adrian! :)
Thank you for posting this video.I was about to start a collection of PS5 Physical Games and was buying $20-30 games on marketplace . Most of us have the same reason of not having the games we wanted because being poor growing up.
Collect if you feel the need but keep yourself grounded and collect smart and slow.
Just cuz you said you are bless is why I subbed. God first bro.
Thanks bud! Welcome to the channel :)
This. 🙏
I have about the same size collection as you. I spent thousands and thousands of dollars on my collection. I now realize that it's only worth hundreds if I was to sell it. I don't regret buying my games and consoles because they brought me lots of joy. I recently backed up my PS2 collection to a hard drive so I could sell the games for cash I need for important stuff but I can't do it. I can't let them go even though I still have them on the HDD. I'm a ex drug addict so buying video games will always be better than buying drugs and video games are what saved me from addiction. I enjoyed the video and am glad to hear another point of view. Thanks Heckin Steve
I too would have a hard time letting my games go, something changed in my mind a couple of years ago that made me more attached to things. I’m glad to hear you’ve kicked the drugs to the curb man congrats!
@@steviefreakinc thanks man, video games saved me.
I feel this, and I have significantly slowed down collecting for similar reasons. I'm not getting rid of what I have, but I did make a definitive list of games I want that are special to me personally. Which made me realise I already have the majority of games on there excluding a handful of titles. None of which are hard to get btw, I'm just not in a rush anymore to get them.
Same here. I’m not in a rush to buy a title at launch…just wait until the game goes on sale because once a game release, it exist forever…minus the digital because of license contract from corporations.
love the vibes here and I feel like I really needed to hear this (as someone who's been fighting the urge to buy stuff I see online)
also I completely understand the part where you talk about how this happened bc you grew up poor--- I grow up in a financially comfortable family but my mom was a cheapskate who would only let me have 1-2 games at a time, which drove me crazy when I'd see my friends/other family with a stack of games... it really is important to identify why we're looking to buy more and more
Glad to help out!
Absolutely. Thanks for the comments and take care :)
Great video. I had addiction buying games back in 2000s. I sold most majority of them years ago. There are games I regret selling. Now, I focused on rebuying games I actually like and play again on PS1, Xbox 360, SEGA Genesis, and etc. There were a lot of games I didn’t care for or never played. I stuck with specific franchises I like and follow. I did bought some games on Nintendo Switch and enjoying it. It’s not about how many games you own on the shelf…it’s about quality games that makes you happy and will play again.
Jesus Christ.. I am exactly like you.. But I don't regret anything. I keep going...
I just bought a bunch from Best Buy yesterday lol I keep going too
Well said Steve. Dude I grew up pretty “poor”. My parents weren’t poor but they refused to spend any money for video games. So any games I was able to buy on my own was with my own money. So I totally understand how it feels like man.
Our parents refused to buy us video games. We had computer games and I don’t regret it. So many great games on the PC.
Absolutely love this conversation and you know that. I preach this all the time on my channel and it does a good job spreading awareness to people. I'm glad to see other people talking about this now too! Great video Steve. Games are for playing. I too grew up poor so when I got a great job and had a ton of fun money, i just went crazy and bought too much.
U probably get more satisfaction from yur channel than yur collection...goes to show money doesn't buy happiness, but other ppl's recognition.
@operoverlord You are right dude. It feels so much better sharing my experiences than my collection now. It's awesome to see you on this channel too. Lol.
@@IowaRetroGamerDad Yeah, I'm all over the place. Don't have much of an outside life. I'm kinda like the Hikikomori.
A few years ago I decided to sale a small apart of my collection, but when I started it got so much easier to just start selling everything. I don’t regret it at all. I still have a small collection of about 50 games. Everything else I just play digitally
It is easier once started selling, you find more and more things to sell
I contemplate on my collection and try to justify owning a massive collection 24/7. I do obsess almost about it. I will say with today's prices and inflation, and depending on the quality of your collection, your collection is an investment for return when you do decide to sell it. Just make sure when buying new, your hunting deals and not paying msrp on your stuff. Will never play or use all the stuff we have. But if you truly enjoy the collecting part of it, then it's far more rewarding then most hobbies. You can have a sports hobby, hunting hobbies, traveling hobbies. There's many hobbies that use up your expendable income. Just make sure you enjoy what you do, is Most important my friend 👌 💯
Truth is, I think the reason I've been collecting is I'm afraid the market is going to disappear. Maybe it's an irrational fear, but it's there. Like, "no way our insane leaders can keep this going for much longer, be it through wars or whatever, they ars sure to screw us up".
Also the reason I buy GoG instead of Steam whenever possible. Offline installers are gold in my mind!
It is going to disappear and prices are only going to raise with scarcity since physical will eventually halt all production in our lifetime.
This is a great video. I started heavy collection around 2019 and then sold off the items I don’t play or intend to play. I owned RPG’s but don’t like playing them so they were sold to buy the items I liked. I now focus on Xbox 360 and have made sure I only buy items that I have interest in actually playing.
This video is just pure raw.
Thanks Elias. :)
I see what you’re saying, I had this conversation w my wife & we came to the conclusion it’s what makes me happy but also have a realistic outlook when it comes to spending & what I am actually buying. I take breaks and play the games I buy & slowly you start to grow out of impulse buying and ask yourself do I really need this game? Now I look back at what I own and appreciate every single one. They all have a story behind them whether it be how I bought it or what they mean to me. I no longer buy games that have no meaning to me but the ones I actually played. & at the end of the day don’t look at it as a “I could’ve spent the $$ on something else” look at it as a progression as a person. You didn’t know you could afford this or be able to relive your childhood but you did and that’s something you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Great comment! It certainly is an accomplishment to collect so many games and there are much worse ways to blow some money for sure!
Just finished the video. I'm saving this. I need this to remind myself not to go overboard. It's so easy for me to. Thanks for making this, man.
Glad to help broski!
I’ve been collecting for a while probably over six thousand games and branching out into other video game related projects. My bills are paid so I’m doing what I enjoy. But sometimes I need to take a break from what I want, to do what I need to do.
Make a rule to only buy games at 20$. No need to preorder, they work on patches for a year anyway. You deserve to play them when they reached their best potential.
Mine has gone up to 50$ for a game I really want 😭
@ happens to me too :/ sega genesis 2… 😆
Good idea!
Awesome Bray Wyatt Fiend poster! And this video is basically my situation, i had absolutely zero games or consoles right up till i was 15 and even then i got just a few used games and a 360. Now as an adult i spent a ridiculous amount on games and consoles and it was just mostly because of both my love for gaming and also just a way to cope with depression.
You might be on to something there with the depression thing. I like to think that I’m happy but maybe I ain’t lol
12:28 bro out here making videos roasting himself.... haha
Self reflection is important. And leads to improvement.
Best video of the week..I been saying this for the longest time ..stop the madness..people out here complaining that food is expensive (which it is) but yet you have people spending 70 bucks on a video game when they most likely have a huge backlog of games ..go use that 70 bucks to buy food or other needs if no needs then save it for when needs come...STOP THE FOMO.
Yeah honestly to eat out at a decent place these days for two people, it’s about $60 once lol
I collect games I only like to play. Thank you bro for your message
I find that my game collecting is basically just hoarding and the games just sit on my shelves for years, unplayed. Just kind of a waste. Now, I try to buy only what I want to play right away. As I get older, I realize that you can’t take them with you. Play them now, enjoy the moment.
Not only you can't take them with you, but they got a timer, a lifespan of their own as well. Systems and games will eventually stop working, doesn't last forever. Even with you taking complete care, storing properly, handling with clean hands, they don't last forever. Once I realized this I started enjoying my games more, once I plugged in my PS1 and found it struggles reading discs, and my cartridges all need new batteries, I was like nah man you can't hold onto this stuff forever as it dies and not even enjoy it or just sell it off.
@@RetroGamesAddictyeah, alot of people forget that unfortunately, these things weren't made to last forever, videogame consoles and videogame discs weren't made to be artifacts to outlive time itself unfortunately, everybody goes on and on about preserving this stuff for their kids or others from the future to enjoy but alot of this stuff, I guarantee you will be lost to time in about 100 years,
@@christhelostsoul9927 For sure, it will still last a long time don't get me wrong, but true preservation in my eyes is using it, maintaining it, enjoying it, making sure it works. It is similar to a car, can't keep it sitting forever. Especially with games storage is key, can't be too hot or cold of an environment / temperature, and can't be too humid/ moist also. I check every few years that all my systems work by playing a game on a different system every few years, and I stopped collecting once I reached a certain number of games and realized I got more than enough to realistically play. Now I like to play games, and decide what i will keep once I beat it, and what I will sell. It feels great to finish a game then sell it, and slowly thin down my collection and reassess it constantly. Sometimes I sell without even playing the game because I don't care to play everything or want to force myself either. I got sick of just buy buy buy and not playing games. Once you actually start to play / beat your games you realize how crazy this collecting hobby actually is.
@@christhelostsoul9927 Thankfully the games can always be emulated. It might not be true to the authentic experience of growing up with the game on the actual hardware in every way, but the games themselves can always be played and experienced for ourselves in the present day. Everyone develops their own personal relationship with anything media they interact with. Just cause you can't experience it exactly the same as a kid back then would doesn't mean there's not a valid experience waiting for you today or in the future with it. You might be surprised in some cases even how much fun you can really have. Currently playing through the original Resident Evil 1 and 2 and having a great time. And I'll never stop replaying Metal Gear Solid over and over again
@@thequestion2859 I'm currently playing through mortal Kombat mythologies sub zero on duckstation, it's a fun game, underrated imo I always loved it but most people never really understood the point of that game,
And I don't care if it's not the authentic experience, I played silent hill on duckstation (one of the best games ever made by the way) i upscaled it to 1080p, it was so good it looked like a late 90s PC game hahaha, I couldn't imagine myself playing that on the actual console because the emulation experience is so much better, so much better! I don't ever wanna play a Ps1 game that's not upscaled to 1080p now, once I seen how nice that was i never wanted to play ps1 games at native resolution lol, I played Gran Turismo 2 at 1080 p too and that damn near made it look like a ps2 game almost
Also wouldn't you get bored of playing the same game over and over again?
This is a very straightforward message. If you have anything else to say like that, please do so. It is much better than any other videos on a similar theme.
Thank you! Will do :)
For the reasons you mentioned, I can't do video game collecting. I am currently importing Japanese anime figurines. I really enjoy opening up my cabinet, turning the lights on inside the cabinet and looking at them getting that tingly nostalgia feeling. It is honestly the most rewarding feeling collecting something you really enjoy.
I also enjoy doing TV show collections because me and friend on Thursday nights will watch an episode of 24 and Supernatural each week and we'll eventually be done with both series. Then I'll go out and buy a new series for us to watch. The TV shows get watched and the discs get used slowly over time. Video games are so damn long, that idk what I would do with a collection like yours Steve.
Your collection looks incredible! I really wish we had more retail stores carrying physical copies of games-everything is so digital or online these days.
Growing up, my parents didn’t have much money, so I was usually limited to just one game, maybe two if I was lucky. I spent a lot of time playing PS1 and N64 at friends’ houses or with relatives.
That mindset stuck with me into adulthood, so I don’t have tons of consoles or games for every platform. Right now, my collection includes all the PlayStations, the original Xbox, a GameBoy, and a Switch.
Please play more games, that's where the fun is!
Man, just came across this video and I can completely relate. I have what I have at the moment but I have extremely slowed down on buying physical copies unless its something I'm really hyped about. But to be honest, in the end, it's all a bunch of stuff we can't take to the grave. Just enjoy what we have, enjoy what we can. Again, great video. It really put things into perspective as I have experienced throughout these years.
I started collecting cib games in 2023.... I've spent far too much money, far more than i ever expected to. And even though I initially intended to buy 20-30 titles, maybe even 50+ games, I now own about 350 (for one console, probably 500 total with all my consoles). I spent a lot of effort trying to examine the psychology of what I was doing. I probably won't be able to understand it clearly until I'm long past this part of my life, but what i think i figured out is, it's a method of procrastination.
Buying something is a type of relationship. Exchanging goods successfully, or trading money for things successfully, feels good. Because i found what i was looking for, and acquired it. That feels great. I can pretend what ive done is meaningful because it serves that goal.
The problem is, its a road with no end. You now have the thing, but arent satisfied with your initial goal. Instead of letting the thing solve your problem (hint, it cant), or realizing you applied the wrong solution to your problem (a problem you probably didnt understand the true nature of), you just shift your effort to finding the next thing. When that happens, i.e. you dont use the thing you acquired, or arent satisfied with just your initial goal, and just start looking for the next thing, you are just using the search, finding, and buying of things as a way to not feel what you are feeling.
You are ignoring the fact that buying a small number of things didnt solve the problem, and erroneously think buying more and more will solve it. You can pretend its all in service of some greater, very meaningful goal, but unfortunately often times we become addicted to the process. When that happens, the cost to our time, money, and space begins to outweigh any benefit we might have otherwise gotten from that goal. Sometimes it FAR outweighs the actual meaningfulness of accomplishing your goal, let alone the perceived future satisfaction.
What's really happening is, whatever hole we are trying to fill by the mini successes of finding and buying these things will still be there. For me, its a lack of relationships. It was a fun distraction, but in the end, its just a distraction, and one that cost me a ton of money and a moderate amount of space, as well as a ton of effort and time I could have been using to actually solve a problem that needs to be addressed.
Anyways, i think collecting is a fine hobby if you have healthy relationships and a healthy life in general, and dont let it displace that lifestyle.
I think you hit it right on the head broski. It’s a dopamine pursuit over and over. There’s certainly worse ways to spend money but I think after this video, I want to change up my collecting habits for a better outcome
Been collecting for the Neo-Geo AES for over 20+ years. But it was actually during the time when it was during the units down period in the early 2000's and from the global recession from 2008-2011 that I made super great deals on the AES games that the prices will never be the same again Steve.
Neo Geo is a great system! I love their bowling game 😂
Being a collector & a money saver at the same time is extremely difficult at times.
I find budgeting helps though
Yessir! It really is difficult
this man does not realize how much i needed a video like this in my life, and i thank him for it
Glad to help!
I really do the same stuff. thats a collector heart! as long as it makes you happy, the purpose is fulfilled ^^ probably the best video I saw this year. keep it up. greetings from germany
Thanks for saying that bro. Collecting does make me happy. I just need to dial back a little bit.
You seem like a cool down to earth guy. I think the same thing everytime I look at my wall of switch games, I have the fantasy of selling it all one day but we all know that will never happen because we will feel like we lost in the end.
We certainly have the obsession of possession it seems. I meant to mention that in the video but I forgot. There is a whole culture now of possessing lots of things.
My brother has told me he regretted selling things and doesn't want me to feel the regret he did even though there are games I still would like to giveaway.
I grew up gaming on a budget and I fell into emulating games I couldn’t afford. That led into collecting roms, doom scrolling and not playing anything. That led me to collecting physical games because I thought it would make gaming fun again. Little did I know that become an addiction and I ended up never playing the games I was collecting. I was wasting money, never feeling fulfilled and slowly becoming depressed. I had to tell myself to stop, just enjoy what I have and only buy games when I’m done with what I have. I’m enjoying gaming again because of it
Great video brother!! I think the best days truly were the days where you loved what you had. One system at a time and a few games that you played the hell out of and had such great memories with your friends and family. Have a great day sir!
Thanks Greg. You have a good day too! The best days for me was like 2007-2009 in my opinion. Peak gaming and peak life
I'd say don't regret it man, honestly, it's a great collection and for me sometimes walking into my room and taking a good look of how good my collection looks it's enough, it makes me proud of my word towards buying that (I collect manga), but I think if you like a hobby it's normal to overspend sometimes, I think as others said, just focus on what you really really like and want to collect for sure. Invest the rest and you can buy anything you want in the future.
Amen dude, I'm 21 almost 22 and been working three years at a stable job. Grateful for what I have but I am doing the same thing you've called yourself out for. I've bought so much junk, which it is, just junk. My steam library is over 150 games with all complete editions etc. Sure, most were on sale but I don't touch over half of them. I've spent $80 on Gta Chinatown Wars DS just to relive some childhood memories. I recently sunk money into old retro handhelds too. The list goes on. You my friend got a new subscriber.
This hits me 😭. Very similar story. But there's this urge to buy / collect validation
Validation from your friends or yourself? Or both?
@@steviefreakinc for some reason the urge has come recently. To buy a few extra games and console (that I will never play) loll the validation is my own... I take full responsibility 😂😭 btw.. love your content
This is a good point, game collecting can be a negative thing, especially depending on how you approach it. Game collecting can easily turn into a habit where you keep collecting kind of on autopilot without giving it much thought and you can end up with a lot of games that you're not really going to give much attention to once they're on your shelf. A habit like that can become a financial drain and take up a lot of space in your home that you can use for something else, it's important to keep in mind when collecting that the money you have and the space you have in your home are finite resources so mindless collecting can use of more of those than you can healthily part with. In extreme cases, you can end up becoming a hoarder who is flat broke.
That isn't to say having a large collection is inherently bad, it's just that you need to make sure you are approaching it in a balanced way and that you are actually getting use out of the things you are collecting. Making it a habit to examine your collection a few times a year to see what you actually want to keep and what you are willing to part with can help you to keep things under control. Parting with the items that aren't all that important to you can also give you opportunities to get more things that you do want because you can trade them or sell them. You could also give some things away to other collectors, which is a nice thing to do and it could also help to build positive relationships with them where they might gift you things that you want in the future.
How much game collecting is good for you will vary with the individual, but the key to remember is to seek balance and make sure that you are collecting games you actually want to play instead of just buying more games for the sake of buying more games.
I was in this boat then I discovered golf I’m much happier now I love your story it hits home
I used to enjoy driving the golf carts but I’m not good at golf lol
When I started seriously collecting about 5 years ago I made a list of the games I really wanted in my collection for each system and I rated them on a "wanted" scale from 1 to 5 (5 being most wanted) as well as the price range I would pay (for used/older games). Every time I get one of those games on my list I mark it off. I only have a few "5" games left on the list and not even that many "4" games. I used to walk in my local game store and have to narrow down what games I wanted and now I'm lucky if I find a single game to buy going to multiple stores. Going into this with a distinct cut off and an ultimate goal was extremely important. Obviously I'm still occasionally adding games to the list but honestly not that many. It's really prevented me from just buying games to buy them when I go into these stores and also makes it so much more important when I do find those last few games I'm looking for. (Also I know I can get them on ebay but what's the fun in that?)
I really enjoyed how articulate you were with your words, and how casual the video was; will definitely be tuning in for more!
Thanks duder!
Xboxes in multiple rooms definitely makes sense to me. Ive got the original Xbox One in one room and a digital edition XBone for the kids. And I still gotta get a Series X at some point
Yes, you definitely gotta get the Series X!
perfect collection = gamecube with Shrek 2.
also the thing about being poor and wanting to collect when your older is so real. Before I was adopted I had 12 games that I had collected from the time i started playing games to the time until I was adopted. When I got my first job at 16 I went insane and that's how my channel was born lmao.
Haha I did not know this about your origin story
@ SOJ lore is kind of deep lol
You do you friend, you work, you pay your bills and you are enjoying your stuff. I used to collect consoles and games, I gave away most of it once I got married and my had my first child, now I only keep my switch to play with my wife and my Xbox series s to play gamepass games every now and then, my Hobbie is still there but it's no longer the focus on my life.
Seems like you have a good balance. Mine could use some tweaking for sure
@@steviefreakinc hey man what matters is that you ARE happy with what you're doing, and if you can afford it I see no issues man, thanks for the reply, your channel is pretty cool!
@ no problem man. Thanks for commenting. This video is a little different from my usual stuff. Maybe I should pivot though 😂
I just randomly came across this video. One of the best videos I've seen in forever. You kept it real man and spoke so much truth lol I had to subscribe. As a person who buys all of my games physical I really appreciated this. My collection is nothing but this information is definitely something to keep in mind for the future because I do want to build a small little collection just for certain games.
My collection grew really fast honestly man. Like almost a year and I'm over 540 games. It all starts with one game. Glad you enjoyed the video man. Definitely take your time and don't keep growing the backlog. There will always be more games to own so there's no rush.
Hey Steve, this is the first video I watched of you and I agree with you on the "being poor" thing. To me, it seems like we try to finally have access to the stuff we missed out on as poor children. But I think I still love my collection. I don't use subscription services for games and I am glad to own my copies, even if I did not play all of them at this moment. I am joyous about the fact that I will be able to play them in the future and this makes me happy. And I also lend games to other people. If I don't like a game I can trade or sell it. But what I definitely learned is: never, NEVER preorder games. If I want them, I can wait. The game will still be fantastic a year after it released (and it will probably work). So, I think if your collection brings you "joy", it will never just be some plastic waste of money.
I’m definitely not preordering games anymore or buying right when they first come out. They drop in price super fast these days!
We will all die eventually so spend your time doing whatever you want, in reason of course. And as long as your activities don't hurt anyone else.
Fair enough
Hurting yourself with the attitude of we all die anyway is a poor decision. Its obvious who's hurting themselves because the physical body reflects his patterns of behavior.
@@PhillyBoyRoy have no idea what you are talking about lol. I never implied hurting myself. I simply stated that we will all die one day so enjoy your life. If one wants to spend their money on a big video game collection, do so if it makes you happy. If it doesn’t make you happy then simply stop and do something else. It is called free will. We all have that right. As long as the activity you are doing doesn’t hurt anyone else, I see it as not a waste of time or life. That is what I meant by we all die and it wasn’t a negative thing it is just reality. And because it is reality, enjoy whatever it is that you do.
@@mickymickymike4105 he’s just using the opportunity to rib on me for being overweight
The answer is generally normal, but too simple for many situations.
Some things may be pleasant at the moment, but destructive in the medium and long term. And a person, not knowing this, may eventually regret his decisions and spend the rest of his life in pain and sadness.
Therefore, it is important to listen to your body, feelings and advice of others (but not depending on other people's assessments) and not do some pleasant things
Im 34 and I've collected pretty much all my life. I've sold and built back up collections over the years. I'm to the point in my life that i only buy and keep games that i play on a constant basis. It doesn't matter to me having some big collection like these youtubers think they need for absolutely no reason(no I don't feel that way about you because you are a real gamer)
I believe I may have came to a similar conclusion. Now that I've had it, I'd be happy without it. But..........Imma still keep it lol
@steviefreakinc there's absolutely nothing wrong with that man! We are all allowed to like what we want and do what we want, that's the beauty of the USA. I just realized I didn't need a bunch of games sitting on a shelf that I don't play and would rather other people enjoy them.
Sounds about right. I think a video game collection starts to mean less the bigger it gets. I only really want a more meaningful smaller collection of games or franchises I really like, then I would be okay with renting or doing subscription on the rest.
I aim to own at least 30% or 40% of what I play. Especially physical.
That mindset is something I will certainly adopt moving forward. The size has reached a point where I am satisfied with the amount of space it takes up. Now it's time to continue filling it with all killer no filler.
I think I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much for the advice!
Always happy to help
Collecting games are not worthless if you buy games you like, its like having books, just dont overpay for them, there's always good games for a dollar, also the collecting and finding them is the fun of it
yup you hit on the head glad to see i was not the only one going through this great vid be safe and god bless you and yours
Thanks dude, always happy to make videos and communicate with fellow gamers. :)
Been collecting all my childhood games and beating them recently as a form of appreciation.
A form of appreciation and a form of “Take that, you old childhood collection!”
@@steviefreakinc I’d be lying if I didn’t feel like Anakin entering that youngling training room when I’m about to start a bs game I couldn’t beat 😭
Great video- I get your point and feeling… keep it up.
Thanks 😊
Bro the honesty in this video is halariously great u earned a sub bro
Thanks bud! Welcome to the channel :)
Read the title.
Clicked immediately. I agree with you.
I snapped out of collecting. When I went broke and no longer working. I sold majority of my rare items. Best decision of my life.
I’m married now and expecting a kid. I love video games but I have to transition. I still play but here N there. Not often anymore. Great point about being a kid and you couldn’t tell mom to buy another console because it’s silver lol 😂 I need to remind myself that if it’s not broken. I don’t need it.
Stay blessed y’all
Maybe your kiddo will get you back into collecting and it'll be something you two can do together in the future! :) Thanks for the kind words bud.
This is why I sold most of my stuff, it was getting out of hand.
Very good, healthy perspective. Thank you and all the best to you, man. 🤜🤛
Thanks Chris! :)
Omg man..... You're just like me. Our situations are different, but the logic is the same! I am also the same when I collect stuff too, in regard to your loose copy. If I have a game that is loose or the case or cartridge is damaged, I let it get in my head so much until I eventually do something about it. It's a tough thing to deal with as an adult that also trying to focus on responsibilities. When I collect things, I get obsessed. I think about it all the time. I hope I can learn to be happy with what I've got.
I actually got a case for that ordered, it’s currently in the mailbox 😆
Wow, you are so right!!! Thank you so much for this video! I just started my retro game collection and have spent about $500 - $1000 so far and had plans to spend much MUCH more. This video helped me take a step back and really think about where i was spending my resources and how many grueling hours i had to spend at work to make that money, just to throw it away on games i haven't even played or had the time to play. I could save or invest that money to help build a future for my family, or i could save it for a vacation to make memories with my loved ones that will last a lifetime
4:00 I'll second this, it's not a negative thing I wouldnt say I was jelous of anybody or have some trauma or anything dumb like that. But once I got a little money I went crazy on for the thing I always wanted (a gameboy) and I got a gameboy advance with a ton of games, got a ds, multiple 3ds, ps vita, steam deck now.
Same!
Great video! Here's some tips that have helped me find a good balance when it comes to gaming and game collecting:
- I only buy single player games physically. All online focused games digitally.
- I limit myself to 1-2 new game purchases per month (whatever I'm most hyped for). The games I missed out on can wait for a sale.
- I try my best to beat my current game before starting a new one.
Lastly I want my collection to say something about me, it should be filled with games I love. Sometimes I sell games that I'm not crazy about to get some money and space back.
Also I realize these tips are more for modern game releases and how to balance your spending and actually playing these new releases. As for retro collecting I can't say much, but either way it's about discipline and limiting yourself especially if you have other priorities in your life.
I dig your strategy. I kind of do that with my systems like I’ll only buy single player games on PlayStation five. Then multiplayer games I usually buy on Xbox and then exclusives to Nintendo. I only buy on the switch however I have been breaking this rule a lot recently for the switch because it’s portable
Bro, you nailed it! As a younger person, you can only manage so much due to budgeting and finances...
Once you grow up, it's a status quo to entitle yourself due to hard work and buy what you want!
Hard work does indeed pay off 🍻
Hard work indeed pays off! But the discipline is tough to have, to know when it’s time to chill for a while and not let the collection take the wheel
@@steviefreakinc I combat this by not having much disposable income!
All jokes aside, I only buy games during October and November and look for games between 2 and 4 years old that are over 50% off MSRP. Creating rules around your collecting can make a huge difference.
Just picked up guardians of the galaxy and call of duty vanguard for $12 each.
@ Smart moves honestly
dude, I really resonate with you. You’re a solid dude and you give healthy life, advice, and your honest!
Take care of yourself,you’re a real one!
Thank you, I just replied to your other comment :)
One of the best topics ever talked about at this time, came at the perfect time Thanks dude! :D
Thanks Adrian. I certainly agree with you, it was the perfect time. I expected this video to fly under the radar, I am really happy it has reached so many people who were feeling the same as me.
@ Yeah man don’t feel ashamed or bad honestly. I mean I’m only 19 now (college era) lol but I feel it all depends on what you’re using that said “thing”, you’re buying FOR. in your since in reality it would be for a good cause and beneficial to you because you quoted on your channel you do gaming so in the long run it does serve some purpose because of course it’s not about money but it can put you in a position to make money buy buying the things you feel that align with what you wanna do in (your) life and in your case you’re a [UA-camr] essentially. So you can still make that money back at some point naturally it’s all about balance of course too I mean anything can serve as an unhealthy trait or habit once you start “doing” too much of something, & or having too much of something. Everything has to have its healthy balance regardless, you know and so this is where you can change your [POV]/Perspective instead of looking at it as a downfall or (waste) first it’s good you acknowledged your problem or THE problem for that matter, that’s the first step! but secondly you have to realize you can change the way you’re perceiving how you spend your money by just saying ok in the past and ever since I’ve been this age I’ve always collected and bought games wether it was OG/New Gen no matter the reason. How about to satisfy my needs and mind I just buy my most CHERISHED childhood games and most ICONIC and or POPULAR games. However you see fit, you know that way it doesn’t become something as small as an OCD thing like since I got “GAME 1” well nahhh now I gotta have “GAME 2” lol.. for me at least that’s how it’s gonna be because I wanna have gaming videos too but if you don’t take a risk and buy what you know what will serve a future benefit to you how will you ever expect to have the luxury of peace/somewhat freedom. But no harm by this message man just my intake on how you can look at it but a lot of people would (kill) XD to have a collection like that as far as physical copies. Let alone to think in the future the world won’t be so much materialistic but digital and online based! that stuff like that will have its rarity and value just trust in GOD in what he’s ALLOWED you to do for yourself and the path he’s led you to it’s about what you can’t see :) hence [FAITH] you know, but just keep it healthy and game fun OG :).!
"Don't Let Video Game Collecting Ruin Your Life"
A few weeks later...
"It's Okay To Collect Cheap Games"
🤔
lol it’s true though. Some people don’t realize how many good games there are for cheap
The duality of the collector 😂