Things Only Game Collectors Understand - Retro Bird
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2023
- In this video, I cover some of the things that video game collectors can relate to each other on.
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Games played: Super Mario Kart (0:01), Diddy Kong Racing (0:25), Final Fantasy IV (0:49), Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (1:05), M.U.S.H.A. (1:13), Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (1:35)
I watch your show
as always, I really appreciate that you do this.
I challenge your bread clip collection to a duel with my twist tie collection: to the DEATH!
Your voice has changed a lot.
What happened?
Dude, you’re legit funny. Please never stop being you.
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Thanks!
Agreed, quality content - but your videos would do better if you didn’t put your face on the thumbnails. 🥴
@@HippieMumboJumbo Your comment seems pretty rude and we don't do that here. Besides, Retro Bird is a handsome guy. That's why I clicked in the first place!
@@cultofdisup there with Scott for “should put face in thumbnail”.
There's just something really satisfying about having a physical cartridge of a game that's really special to you displayed in its original, physical box with all of the inserts it had when it released.
It's sort of like the difference between spending a bit of money getting a nice frame for a photograph of something meaningful to you to hang on your wall, versus just having a .jpg in your pictures folder on your desktop.
I agree. I started gaming in 1985 on a second hand Atari 2600 so all I knew was physical releases until the Xbox 360 / PS3 era. Don't get me wrong, I'll buy digital games but a majority of the time I'll buy a physical release whenever it's an option.
Same here. Cept I started on crimas of 88 with nes and Mario/duck hunt combo!!!! Much love to all gamers!
One thing I've found with my digital game collection is that I forget I have them sometimes. Whereas with my physical games I can just scan the shelves, pick and play.
I've started keeping a physical list of my digital games, but I've got to say the notebook I keep is much less satisfying than having the games themselves.
@@trufreedom That's exactly why I prefer physical. When I'm trying to decide what to play next, it's so much easier to just scan the shelves for something that catches my eye than hooking up and switching on a console, then scrolling through pages of icons.
But sometimes I walk by my walls of retro games and ask myself why I have hundreds of sports games that I will never play and only own to have a large collection.
For me it's the eternal question of "How did this case get so nasty and why didn't they clean it before they sent it?" because the amount of games I get that are grimy is almost all of them. Literally all you have to do is take a segment of paper towel and spray one full spray of Windex on the bottom half of it from ~9 inches away and wipe the case down with the wet half then dry with the dry half. Remember to take the paper cover art out of the DVD/Blu-ray ones. Yes, I've done it so many times that I have it down that specific a process. Also, ALWAYS clean the contacts of every cartridge you get with a Qtip soaked in >=91% isopropyl alcohol. And Windex works great on plastic but not on paper so you can clean your systems, controllers and cords with it but wipe around the sticker on the cartridge.
Yes, I have mild OCD.
This is so annoying, the amount of filth these are weighed down with just lets me know this guy don't know how to clean his own butt.
I relate to this so much. Another thing that really bothers me is when a game is listed as "like new" on ebay but when you receive it has significant amounts of damage. Any time I sell something I always leave a description of the item so people know what they are getting as a lot of times things aren't really noticeable in pictures. It seems like that should be common practice but I guess most people are too lazy or greedy- trying to get more for their item than it is worth.
Bro I've been the same way for the past 3 decades, you are definitely not alone.
What people are doing with their games will always mystify me. Why can't we just put a disc back into its case and leave it alone when not in use?
Exactly, when I buy your game online, I just want your game, not the leftovers of your meal of 3 years ago…. How? Why?
When the opposite happens, and it actually does sometimes, that makes me so happy, this feeling of a fresh, clean, well taken care off item. I alway compliment the seller.
Folding socks = River City Ransom. Genius.
Things only game collectors would understand:
The necessity of always having rubbing alcohol, goo gone, cotton swabs, compressed air and microfiber cloths on hand.
...and avoiding "Playstation Greatest Hits" and "Nintendo Player's Choice" games like the plague.
@@Marc_Araujo especially on GameCube. For whatever reason that yellow square at the bottom of the spine sticks out like a sore thumb and bugs the crap out of me lol
@@megamob5834 For me it the green "Playstation Greatest Hits" border and cover.
and special tools for getting into carts. And tri-wing screwdrivers.
Add game bit screwdrivers and dry erase markers to that list and you're good to go!
That moment you see Retro Bird play FF4 😍
As it turns out, I really love the game and waited way too long to finally play it.
@@RetroBirdGamingMy favorite rpg ever
Im not a collector myself but I still enjoy watching you be a collector and sharing your thoughts on this.
Glad to hear it!
The banana gag is always so funny.
Definitely something a good selection of collectors strive for is owning every game in a franchise, or even every version of a game. I did both of those exactly today by owning every physical Pikmin game and version. Yes, I own the GC and Wii versions of Pikmin 1 and 2 and will certainly be picking up the Switch ones in September!!!!
I understand the appeal of collecting a specific series so much. That's also how I start looking at other consoles. For instance, I got a Famicom Disk System because I wanted to experience the original Legend of Zelda... and maybe the second one.
Or like me where I kinda have mirrored collections of SNES and Super Famicom for alot of the main Nintendo games, my gamecube collection for NA/JP is sort of the same way. I like comparing the different version or if it's a game happen to really like I might go for a boxed copy if I find one cheap enough. Which most my JP N64 collection is actually boxed simply becasue boxed JP N64 games are way cheaper than the NA ones, you can get a boxed Ocarina of Time for the same or less than a loose cart of the NA version. Gamecube prices are also usually cheaper.
I can skip over PAL though I'm not that interested, I'd have to do something like import a PAL TV from europe to even play them or use some kind of converter.
as a 16 year old with a minimum wage job now, I've bought so many things at this point lol. I'm buying an actual shelf from Ikea next week to put my games on lol.
You are genuinely one of my favorite RUclipsrs. I don't usually comment but your channel is awesome 👍
As someone who has been doing this longer than you have been alive, get the ones you really want sooner than later… the market is getting volatile
I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and hope you continue to enjoy the hobby. Always remember to appreciate you already have too! I can't emphasize enough how much that makes things more fun.
I recently finished my collection… never thought it would happen. My collection is just games I want to play
That’s not a collector that’s just a game player
Man i went down a pretty deep collecting rabbit hole there for a while. I kinda promised myself that i would buy back all the stuff i sold off once i got clean. Indeed i did, but then i just kept going and going and going lol. It definitely became an addiction in itself. In a weird roundabout way, video games saved my life! I can whole heartedly agree that having a physical copy is much more satisfying.
Kinda off topic but.. I’m so pleased that you mentioned the smokers smell while holding a copy of nights into dreams lol. Honestly i never had that issue with buying games from ebay until i started buying for saturn. I got a cib bundle of nights with the 3d control pad and the stench of cigarettes was ungodly. I thought it was just a one off problem but nope! I’d say at least one of 4 saturn games i got on ebay smelled horribly of cigarettes. Very strange
Well, they have pretty big manuals. So, more paper to potentially absorb the smoke smell. That's my only guess. Definitely seems like some bad luck though.
loving the Rondo of Blood gameplay
Never understood collecting for collecting. All my retro games, I owned because I played them, and simply didn't want to sell.
One thing that collectors understand.
How much they hate a "Players Choice, Platinum, Essentials etc (even worse an after market)" case over the original artwork case
How they desire a manual and paper inserts that they are likely to just glance over
All part of the unboxing experience you appreciate over a digital download
I noticed your voice got a bit deeper over time. More calm too. The retrobird format constantly evolving in subtle ways.
Same thought here. But maybe just another microphone. 🤔
So, I lost my voice about a week ago and am still recovering. So, my voice may very well go back to how it was before! Perhaps as I become more and more of a geezer it will become deeper :)
Another great reason to collect physical originals is to retain the original experience. Chrono Cross is a great example of a game that was re-released with enough dialogue changes to call it censorship.
I have nothing against Loto, but sometimes you just want Erdrick.
@@otakubullfrog1665 Give me FFV Butz, please.
How does this have anything to do with physical? Even carts have different revisions
@@Xhalonick Note the words "physical originals". Original means the first released, which includes the first released version.
One thing I miss in this video is collectors that always buy 2 copies of everything: one copy the always will stay sealed and one copy to unbox and ejoy! This is something that only collectors will understand.
I've bought 2 copies of these games:
Game & Watch Mario 35
Game & Watch Zelda 35
Super Mario 3D All Stars
Metroid Dread Special Edition
Zelda TotK Collector's Edition
MJ The Experience (Wii)
I got many still sealed games and I think more and more about this: it's worth it to buy a used copy so I can PLAY that game and keep my sealed copy sealed.
As always, you're doing the best retro gaming videos!! The perfect balance between humor and being serious.
Yeah I love collecting games, modern and older games. I bought two CIB copies of Seiken Densetsu 2 and 3 not too long ago and they came today looking beatiful. My collection is in my room right now, and it's just nice waking up and being like, there's my games. I have them displayed on my bookshelf and another tall shelf I got on amazon, and it's just a little pick me up to look at them for a little bit each day. Love just looking at my games and soaking in all the memories.
Physical games besides being games are memorabilia, the best kind because they're functional and can have memories for the past associated with them. They remind you of good times and get you excited to play more video games so you can discover even more good times. Dang I love video games, I'm gonna go play some right now.
Silica gel beads will also remove the smoke smell! You can buy them in bulk. Take apart the game and put the pieces in a ziplock bag surrounded by (bagged) silica gel beads. Then leave it in there for a few weeks (or a few months for the worst offenders) and the smell will eventually go away.
Good to know! I'll have to try that if I ever run into the issue again.
My guy has the 2018 Trader Joe's orange edition bread clip. I've never felt so inferior in my life
It's a rabbit hole, for me I was able to get past the mindset of collecting EVERYTHING once I realized you can hack some systems, store stuff on drives (carts, SD, HDD, or burned discs) and still play it off that console . It might help that I'm also a PC gamer where digital only is mandatory, so I've come to accept it to a certain degree. That said, I still like having physical for certain consoles (PS4/5 and Switch first party games).
Same, I got a Genesis flash cart meaning I can play Master System and Genesis games and soft modded my Wii and PS2 to play digital versions of GameCube, Wii, and PS2 games.
@@nerdyneedsalife8315 It's a beautiful thing
I'll be honest. Collecting for me is a serious case of FOMO. When I die I just hope my kids can sell it and buy a car or something.
Laughed way harder than I should have at the wallet bit 😂
I love that song at the end. I sing it all the time and annoy my family.
Retro Bird Back In Action Flying And Soaring High
"What system are you collecting for?"
"Oh buddy I'm glad you asked!"
One thing i love to do is just hold some of the games in my hands and just look at them. Sometimes, i will spot things i missed before in the cover/cartridge art
You, Sir, are a man of exquisite taste with all the wisdom of us as a subculture willing to suffer on a regular base and thus cherishing the good all the more. Cheers!
Great video! I prefer physical copies of games as well. Just having a tangible object feels better than just a list of digital copies on your home menu. I also held out for a physical copy of Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and was disappointed to learn it wasn't happening as well.
One thing that I always would strive for when I used to collect was getting a full copy of a game. If it didn't have the box and/or instruction manual, it just didn't sit right with me. I never liked having a loose cartridge or CD. I especially loved the plastic clamshell cases for the Sega Genesis!
Another thing that would frustrate me when collecting preowned games was having markings or stickers plastered all over the cartridge or case. I would make it my duty to clean all of that off (if I could) to have a more pristine collection.
A lot of people switch to digital because maintaining a collection of a medium to large size can be daunting. Although, it only takes 3 games to make a collection.
@@Hauntaku Yeah, due to space limitations, I actually did move over to digital for almost all of my games (except the Switch). I do like physical but it just isn't feasible for me in my current living space. To save on even more space, I even keep the Switch game cards in a small case instead of the actual boxes.
You have no idea how happy I was that the Pikmin double pack would be released physically. And I still own both GameCube originals! It's something some didnt really understand but idk I love seeing every main entry of my favorite series ever all physically available in one console. Makes me so so happy as a collector and a lover of video games
Im still hopeful of a Ghost and Goblins Resurrection physical 😭
It was at this moment that I realized I spend too much time organizing my games
I'm lucky that I only have a handful of game stuff from smoker households. Pretty sure one is a snes iirc, maybe a few jewel cases... I suspect the JP Saturn I bought was also from a smoker house. It doesn't smell or anything, but looks to be slightly discolored under good light. I honestly didn't notice for at least 6 months.
This coming from a former smoker of 13 years. I quit roughly 7 years ago but still vape. Can't stand cig smoke these days, and have never smoked one since quitting.
Organizing games? Alphabetical order for each system.
The one exception I have pertains to the Armored Core series, I put those games in release order on my shelf because of the way the naming conventions are tor this series. For those unaware, the ps2 gen. had AC2, an add on to ac2, then AC3, and one direct add on to ac3 and 3 generally unrelated titles that ran on that version of the engine, so seven separate AC games in total for ps2. One of them even completely ignores the naming convention and would get put towards the end of the alphabet.
I was a collector for years had many games some of them from my childhood even. My son who is now 5 years old is starting to like the old school nes snes and 64 more then the new systems!!! Then something bad happened we moved to another town and I put all of our stuff in a storage container and one night a low life scum bag broke in and stole about 90 percent of my collection. I am trying to rebuild it but man that was so deflating I never felt so violated in my life! All my childhood games gone all the saved files and games Gone. I want my son to experience that old school vibe so here we go round too starting from almost zero and might I add HOLY CRAP I am paying out the you know what to rebuild WOW
My condolences man. That's tough.
Big thing I’ve gotten into with my collection is Japanese games of some of my favorite games. Found copies of Pokémon Emerald and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn CIB while in Japan relatively cheap a couple weeks ago and now I’m looking for other games that I would potentially want to add!
My #1 rule: never share photos of your massive game collection to the masses (Reddit, instagram, RUclips, etc). It will only cause some others to want to achieve a similar sized collection, thus contributing to increased demand and prices.
I like collecting Super Sentai toys and second hand games. Started thinking that I won't live to play everything I used to own. Sold most of my collection and used the money to buy National treasure's retirement plan. Feels good. Did i Really need that many Sega Genesis/Sega CD games, or even Speed Racer for the PS2? Had to move on. Nonetheless, collecting Will always be Fun.
I think sometimes I watch just to admire the beauty of your Trinitron Wega’s picture
Organizing games became very annoying since IKEA discontinued their Gnedby media shelving line. I sorely miss making good use of vertical space with a slim profile, especially without being able to have (sturdy) wall shelves.
About having a physical copy, especially pre-broadband connectivity, not worrying about connecting to a server to access your game is liberating. Plus, being able to read manuals and box art!
Collecting is honestly just fun for me. At first, it was a way to collect the games from my childhood, then it grew into buying things I didn’t own/I became interested in.
2:59 A pair of socks that stay together exist, it's called a onsey. Famously worn by Kiddy Kong in DKC3/SDK3.
Speaking of Ghosts & Goblins Ressurected, I've been holding off on buying this. It never goes below $14.99, and I feel my sweet spot here is $9.99 (or less of course).. Both times it went on sale I ended up spending that $14.99 (+ $5 more) each, for both Capcom Stadium Collections. That was a heck of a value for all of that!
I'm trying to find a US physical copy of Sonic Mania Plus.
Here’s something I do as a collector that I DON’T understand, but still do.
Sometimes, I buy a game and never open it because I think it’ll be valuable one day. But the whole reason I want it is to play it, which I never get to, because I won’t open it out of fear of lessening the value.
What is wrong with me?!
This is good and bad. I used to open all my new games and after a few years I realised that I didn’t play with most of them. The seal should have strayed there until the day I would decide to have play time
I’m not usually envious of other people’s things but….. that collection of bread big clips is out of this world.
I bought my first PS2 used at gamestop years ago. I took it home and it just reeked of cigarette smoke. I took it back and committed to buy new systems.
7:48 Yup. The entire video summed up into a single frame.
manuals and boxes... love looking at them and reading them
Having to explain why we collect video games, is the worst with people who don't understand what video games are.
Sunlight faded spines because the previous owner had their display shelf facing a window that would get direct sunlight. Got a few Japanese Dreamcast spines that are slightly yellowed from sunlight, and one Japanese MegaDrive game where the “D” is blue-ish instead of green from sunlight exposure.
Indirect sunlight can damage too, but slower
good topic ! Looking forward to watching it
I have this thing where I don’t like playing a game on a flashcart if I don’t own it. If I own a game, I add it to the flashcart and play it on that just so I don’t wear down the original…
In the unlikely event a doctor comes to your house and says those Q-Tips are bad for your ears! A Collector can say, they are for cleaning my old cartridges, so they can work again!
Also when the internet goes down my kids are like oh no, I can't play any games! I can swoop in like Superman and say never fear I have Cartridge Power!
I legit have no downloadable games in my collection as Cartridge is the only way for me! My kids just don't understand! Until the internet goes down then I'm the most powerful being in our house!
Hello there! I'm a huge fan of your videos, and your style of presentation! Please keep making these excellent videos!
For anyone who might want to eliminate a strong odor from a game manual (or anything similar) I recommend placing the item and a small dish of baking soda (half a cup or so) in an airtight container and leaving it in a cool, dark place for a week (swapping out the baking soda and repeating if the odor persists.)
Your mileage may vary, but it's worked well for me in the past. Good luck!
I was in the same boat with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. I wanted to play it super badly on release and the first thing I did was look and see if it had a physical release... it did not. So I got a digital copy, but I always check every once in awhile to see if it did eventually get a physical release. As far as I am aware, the only official answer to the question has been, "Capcom currently has no plans for a physical release," which doesn't help because it's like... that can mean yes or no, just not right now. lol
Criminally underrated channel
You're awesome retro bird! Organizing is very important to me, you're videos are my favorite
Great video and the best song outtro too!
I think every Collector has at least Sold one Game they regretted selling afterwards, be it Minutes or even years.
Not knowing what you have at the moment and just later realizing it is such a classic thing in collecting I think.
I like to organize my games if I beat it or not / how many times I beat it. And there is something about looking on physical games knowing that feels nice, no need to have achievments. Also there is something cathartic about picking the game and plugging it on the console before start playing.
The way I collect video games is a little bit of both Digital and physical, and sometimes remasters. For now I'm only getting those hidden gems that never get remasters or people totally forgot about them. My desired remasters and I hope Konami remembers is the Mystical Ninja series.
Yeah, if physical is impossibly difficult to get then digital is a nice option.
If I counted the times I said “I am not interested in collecting for…(name the platform)”, and not a day goes by when I score a game for said platform, and just like that I go down that rabbit hole for collecting everything for that system including at least two consoles for that system!! 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks for making this vid and I’m exited for next week and pt 2 to classic switch games
Nailed it. Love your videos
OMG! You were right on the money with a game collector and how our brains work, always figuring out the next game to purchase.
Easy thumbs up, great content, and yes, anytime I get an NES cart in from eBay, I usually go through 12 q-tips to get it to work
I treat the hobby like the Pokemon song. "Gotta catch 'em all"!
I just try to buy every game I come across at the cheapest cost. I'm not in a rush to weed out my collection to own something specifically, but I do wish I could.
And I miss how my collection was displayed. I use to have one bookshelf dedicated to my gaming stuff. Now they're under my bed, in a closet, hidden in drawers, stacked alongside the bed and in the TV stand.
That cigarette smoke is nostalgic takes you back to the 80s
Anytime I have to search for very specific items like cases or manuals. I'd love to have fully complete copy of Pokemon Emerald, but that would require having to spend hundreds of dollars for cardboard and paper even though I already have the game by itself loose.
Condition for sure. I've recently started collecting for SNES, a console I've always wanted to collect for and experience its history, but man. Finding those carboard boxes in good condition with everything and for a decent price is very difficult.
As a proud owner of 10 Colecovision games I had that exact thought go through my head. Wild to be that specifically called out haha
So relatable and man, you crack me up! I spend an undocumented amount of time looking up games to collect by reviews for my snes, ps1 and 2. Then ill sometimes find a NEW console to think about buying, like n64 or something and you got me really interested in the turbo graphics console now so i might have to look that up for awhile..and then not buy any of those games or consoles because ive got to get the rent instead so ill go back and stare and my snes games for awhile and watch videos about the games i already own so the next time i have some time ill maybe play one!
Great vid as always man, definitely all things that are part of collecting 😅. The main things that I've run into recently is running out of space for storing games. I'll figure it out, but then I get to your last part about finding a way to work another system into the collection and running out of space again 😅
I'm thinking about slowing down on collecting video games. There's still a few games I wanna get, but I'm pretty satisfied with my current collection. I wanna go back to collecting LPS toys.
Great video! Don't burn yourself out ever! Take breaks when you need too! We will still love you don't worry! I collect bread bag clips because of you.
This is such a quality channel. what a vibe
You are a legend 🏆💛 youha had me cracking up at 7:48 i wonder how I look when i do the same thing 😂😂 so for me it's continually going deeper and more fun. I was never a box collector but when i happened across a great deal on fb for some boxed games... well now I'm into cib old stuff... it's just always fun. Collecting playing, STAIRING, hunting... it's all a part of the fun.
LOL the shot of you looking over from the toilet got me 😂
Hey, how ‘bout that? I have over a hundred NES games and yet still don’t have River City Ransom. That’s on my “Games I’ll eventually get” list.
I just played MUSHA again last night. It really is one of my favorite games ever made. Definitely in my top 10. Probably the best Compile Shmup ever. Super Aleste is also incredible, and GG Aleste 3 is basically perfect.
GG Aleste 3? What?
I love collecting for Game Gear.... I definitely overpaid for GG Aleste. Never even heard of GG Aleste 3. Are you making that up? Or is there some other $500+ GG game that I have to track down now?
I play GG Aleste preferably on my Analogue Pocket from time to time. Great shmup. GG Aleste 3 is there for the Switch and costs only around 100. Nowhere near GG Aleste
@@vasilas432 No way. GG Aleste 3 is a darn near perfect game. The bosses are all unique and interesting. And the challenge progresses perfectly at the game progresses. The powerups all feel cool and useful at different times too. That's a flaw in most shmups I feel, is you'll have one powerup that's clearly the best one.
These guys are commenting before watching. 10 min video uploaded 3 minutes ago . Oh and I love rerelease compilation. Great video…. So far .
Love your videos man!
I am so glad arcades aren't cheap. I would buy so many of them...
At the moment I'm happy with my collection there's few games I still want but I'm focus on old games magazines from the 90s is a blessing spend time reading this old article....love the over the top advertising.... just love much chipper than the games and a lot of fun....
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Always loved older games, I’ve always loved retro games such as the N64 and GameCube, as a teenage retro gamer, love your channel BTW
Another great video. Love it 😊
You're not wrong about smokers not liking the smell of other brands. I used to (been 10 years smoke free) smoke and would carry two packs with me: Marlboro and Winston. If I was at a bar or after party and went outside with everyone else for a smoke and cool people were there Marlboro. If there were the rude jerk people there Winston. They HATED it every single time. What made it worse for them is they'd start complaining to the nonsmokers about it and they'll tell them "Now you know what it's like for us to be around you!" Which always made me laugh.
Something that's been an issue for me recently is buying games when you didn't really plan to. Maybe you were visiting another town and came across a retro store, or there was a nearby convention, or someone made a surprise offer to sell you something. It's exciting at the time, but it can take a really long time before you ever get around to actually playing those games.
This is a problem I can completely identify with. When I first started collecting back in 2010, my goal was to just buy the NES and SNES games I owned as a kid. My only caveat was that they had to be CIB and in mint to near mint condition, because that's how I kept them as a kid. Well, that quickly escalated in to me deciding not only to get the games I owned as a kid, but also the games I had great memories and experiences playing with my friends. Unfortunately for me, it then quickly turned in to me buying any CIB NES and SNES game I came across in the wild or found a good deal for online simply because I wanted it, regardless of whether I had ever played it or not. Now I have a bunch of CIB games in my collection that I had originally never planned on purchasing and had no prior connection to growing up!😅
@@backintheday3097 As it becomes less common to come across old games in the wild, I find it worryingly easy to justify purchases to myself. If there's any degree of curiosity, it's hard to walk away from even the trashiest games I can afford.
Impulse purchases! That's kept the local game store in business all these years and I love them for it.
Bro i can't stand the youtube algorithm, countless times i've not gotten to notification for your videos even with the bell. TY Opera for reopening closed tabs upon rebooting, now i gotta press F5 on each tab of every youtuber i enjoy watching daily.
One thing I think most newer collectors (like me) can relate to is trying to scope out eBay listings and learn what something is actually genuinely worth because price charting isn’t always accurate. Also one more thing is getting something untested and having to return because it isn’t working (just happened to me with an Atari 2600).
For those that are interested, the best way to get rid of any smell is an ozone generator, it's cheap and very effective.
I can vouch for this. Ozone is magic.
I gotta say one thing that only collectors would get is somehow running out of space for games despite something looking like it can be squeezed onto a shelf with the others.
Your voice reminds me of Troy McClure. You might remember yourself from such RUclips videos as "The Haters Guide To Loving Sega"
The bread clips stand for what day of the week it was baked on. You’re insane!
Collecting to play games you always heard about, shelf placement, alphabetic, seeking physicals, looking at systems behind glass in stores, thinking what to play after buying too many XD, selling later in time, our choice not company choice or well, hard drives fail, stores end, the oddities are cool what hardware and games do, games you played as a kid to recover that were sold off and remembering then purchasing, preservation, emulation, history uncovering.
Seeing the ins and outs of tech over time, game mechanics that died these days but still fresh when going back to those left behind.
Besides we barely see AI, animation or some elements like dynamic games because safeness when the past has impressive things.
Or even oh I know actual stuff we can do of yes weather but more impressive of the past even if it can be done now I think. Sometimes it is but eh or just waiting so long for some to even try or did enough and it's similar 20 years later so who really cares it's the same or too late.
Hello Retro bird. Another great video. The part where you discuss about cigarette smells on manuals reminds me of a little anecdote with one of my games with that incident. During the Xbox 360 era I purchased a little game called Devil may cry 4 (used) and when I opened the manual, it reeked of…cigarettes. You know how I solved the problem? I doused the book pages with perfume and it smelled great. To this day after so many years and though faint that perfume scent still lingers ; no more of that nicotine odor, lol.
This video has got me wanting to play Ghosts n Goblins Resurrection and Mario Kart. Great video.
My biggest gripe is game announcements / Nintendo Directs that refuse to say if a game will be physical or digital only. Often times the retailers don't know either.
Yeah, I have a list of games on my phone. From retro to switch. You've been a big help. I wouldn't have tried out Little Nemo if it wasn't for you.
watching this made me appreciate being a digital collector lol
Another great vid. Love your stuff!! I hate how OCD I am about CIBs. Years ago I got a bundle of NES CIBs for a trade and that day is when I was ruined 😂