Games played: Contra (0:01), Donkey Kong Country (0:34), Rocket Knight Adventures (1:03), Castlevania Chronicles (1:20) (via a Sega PlayStation controller), Battletoads (1:39)
Quick little story for ya, I have a Tub that fits under a bed with all my games in it. When I get sick I can wheel that tub with all my games into a spare room because now I have all the time to play my games! I get really excited when I get sick as that means I get to stay home & play video games all day! In fact that is why I think I get over colds faster because I have something fun to look forward to! So all my games are highly appreciated especially when I can binge play all of them during my down times!
A few years ago I had a bunch of unplayed games. As a new year’s resolution, I took them and put them all in alphabetical order and started playing them from start to finish one by one. I wrote a blog about it. It was extremely satisfying. It took me something like three years. I set some rules for myself: I had to finish an old game before I could buy a new game; just play to the credits, or where I feel satisfied; no obligation to finish an awful game; after I finished a game, I had to go on to the next one on the list. After playing each game I’d write a blog post of what it was like. I enjoyed it immensely and I’m glad I did it.
I love going into the game room and just staring at my games 😂 reminiscing about the ones I’ve played and contemplating the journey ahead for all the ones I haven’t played yet. That said, I’m currently on a self-imposed hiatus from buying new stuff until I’ve crossed a few big titles off of the backlog. Y’know, try to appreciate what I’ve got 😉 P.S.- that bit at the end had me rolling 🤣
@@sonicmaiden2871 I usually have around 20-30 on mine, right now it’s more like 50-60 😬 I know these are rookie numbers for some folks, but anything over 30 games starts to stress me out a little 😅
@@megamob5834 True! I feel the same way actually! I fear that one day my backlog will get bigger and bigger and I will have less time to play my games. I already have 20 games in my backlog and I feel stressed. 😅
As someone who is still fairly young I see my collection like a candy store, all of it is good, you like more than others and there's always the junk food you buy but every once and a while you reach for the shelf and find someone awesome. My appreciation comes from knowing that whenever I'm bored I can scour my room for just the right pick.
Yeah, there are some games you'd want to play during specific days or if you're feeling a specific way. All of the games on my shelf are awesome! I just can't play all of them all at once.
I have slowly stopped collecting. I still add stuff but now that I have a permanent home I have arranged my collection to be played and also focused on curating the collection to be more tailored to my tastes. That means clearing out stuff that I bought because of Fomo and organizing it to be easily accessible. I sold off a bin of stuff to a local collector for way less than pricecharting because I wanted it gone and everyone deserves to start a new collection without breaking the bank. I have played more games in the past two years than I have in the past 10. Feels good to appreciate what I have.
i largely enjoy collecting from a preservation mindset. i adore my collection as if it were a little museum, and even games I haven't gotten to yet, or maybe don't even plan on playing feel like they were saved from the landfill or some other grim fate
I used to be the worst about not appreciating what I had, and that included not appreciating the set-up I had in elementary and middle school. I sold it all for chump change at one point because everyone else moved on to online gaming. But now I'm starting to buy all my old gear back and not only do I appreciate what I have nowadays, I also understand why my parents were mad when I sold everything.
@@RetroBirdGaming I think it was because they spent so much on the consoles and games, we didn't have a ton of money back then and I guess they thought I was being ungrateful.
Not a collector, but when I buy a game I usually enjoy it as much as I can before buying the next one, that means completing it 100% If possible, it doesn't feel right to me to just buy a bunch of games and never play them, I also choose wisely what I'm gonna buy, so I'd say I appreciate my games a lot
What an interesting topic. It actually got me to think about my own collection and how I appreciate it myself. To me there are plenty of ways to appreciate your collection, but one especially stands out in my opinion. I can tell I appreciate a game if I go above and beyond to clean them and make them look nice before adding them to my collection. Removing stickers, cleaning grime, replacing the case, finding missing items it originally came with, replacing labels that may be damaged or missing, etc. Often times I'll come across used games at my local retro store that have seen better days in terms of its condition or getting bulk stuff from friends or coworkers who know that I like games. It may cost more money and/or time overall, but those little things help cement your new game into the best parts of your collection and also make you more attached to it. I did this with my copy of Mario Party 7: I found it at Goodwill in semi-rough shape without its manual. I ended up replacing the case and finding a loose manual online and it has been in my collection ever since, giving my friends and I a ton of great party nights and memories. I also can't tell you how many games I've purged of stickers and sharpie writings. When I find those kinds of games I take it as a challenge and reward to bring them back to pristine condition. I LOVE the feeling of seeing stickers, sticker residue and marker being cleaned and removed. It makes me love and appreciate those games even more. Plus, it makes the overall hunt less difficult since I'm not looking for only the cleanest examples out there.
I do understand wanting to have your carts clean. At first I wanted everything absolutely pristine, though lately I sometimes leave existing stickers alone. Sometimes I would end up doing more damage removing them and at other times I just like seeing the stickers as part of the cart’s history. Kind of the battle scars it’s been through. 👍 Eg: Rental store stickers, etc. Of course I still clean everything else before it touches my systems and have run into serious dirt even when it looks clean.
@@idxman01 I can relate to that a bit. When I say stickers I usually mean price stickers and store advertisements like GameStop, EB Games and mom n' pop shops. I'll also remove sports stickers from cheap games like Madden and such if I'm just syphoning the case to use for another game. Rental stickers from places like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video I'll go on a case-by-case basis for. If it's anywhere on the case the game sits inside of, then I remove it. If ANY sticker, not just rental, is on the artwork... then I avoid buying it entirely. I refer to that kind of sticker placement as "The Kiss of Death" since it's nearly impossible to remove without permanently damaging the artwork. If it's on the disc or cartridge then I usually leave them alone. My copies of Nightmare Creatures and Nightmare Creatures 2 on my PS1 both have Blockbuster sticker shields over the front of the discs. If anything, I admire them even more like this. I've nicknamed my Nightmare Creatures duo the "Buster Brothers" as sort of a bad gaming pun (Buster for Blockbuster, Brothers for being in the same series, and the entire name in leu of another game that's actually called Buster Bros).
@@SkyScourgeGod lol, that’s cool on The Buster Bros. That’s true on stickers, I have a few carts with price stickers on plastic that I need to remove and give the exterior a better cleaning. I’m also becoming more selective as time goes on. I don’t even waste my time on carts with tears or other damage most of the time. Though I didn’t look close enough at one auction and ended up with a 64 cart with the dreaded blockbuster watermark. The other is a rental sticker that I think might pull off, but I don’t want to risk it. The price was too good (007 TWINE).
I am doing the same cleaning process before I put a game next to the others. But sometimes things can happen. Yesterday a near mint Game Boy box slipped from my hands. I immediately managed to squash it between my knees before it ended up down with all its weight on a corner. Now it has a badly bend corner, a side crease and a back crease. I feel so bad and I can’t put it out of my head
I think I appreciate my games, especially my physical collection, a great deal. Most of them are on my backlog, but that was kind of the point of collecting for me. Build up a huge backlog, and be more or less satisfied with my library for years to come! Whats interesting is I think my NES library is my least appreciated. Its mostly $5 cheapo games, so I can see why, but its still interesting to have a pile of NES games I never play nor really have any interest in playing.
@@bringbackmy90s I love reading the manuals whatever I get a game. Those usually have nice artwork and some backstory for the characters and lore. Not all the newest releases have manuals but there are some exceptions out there.
Not enough, if I’m excited to play a certain game, I’ll play it, however if I only have a game for it to be a part of my collection, then, of course, I won’t appreciate it as much. This unfortunately happens a lot.
I have a small collection of games, I appreciate them all but not equally. I appreciate games that I had a great experience playing as well as games that were a mission to acquire
I have been building a switch collection, some for me, my wife, my daughter, and my son. I got the wife into Racing Games and I have been buying games in all genres for when my kids get a little older.
I've just recently checked to see what some of the games in my collection are "going for" nowadays according to eBay prices, and I gotta say I am glad I had got them when I did. It's honestly so crazy to see how much a random game has gone up.
I do, hell I usually keep everything I purchase and keep them in good condition. Clean, and dust them when needed. I usually don't buy trash games just because they are expensive or whatever reason, as I wouldn't really appreciate them much.
That’s a good question and I haven’t really thought about it. I’d like to think I do appreciate them but chances are i don’t enough. Thanks for the video, I need to be more appreciative.
I very much appreciate my collection of games. It took loads of money and effort (decades of searching and gathering!) to put it altogether. Not to mention the years of fun and joy it brought by playing them. But in all honesty I'm at a point where I just don't have any where near the time to enjoy gaming properly, and most of the collection is little more than display pieces gathering dust on the shelf. Also as I'm about to move into my vastly downsized new cottage, I literally won't have the room for most of it now either. It's going to be very tough, but I will have to part ways, and hopefully find the games a home where they will get properly enjoyed.
My fine wine game aside to play for the first time at an unspecified date in the future is Banjo Tooie. I loved the original, and I know there's no Banjo Threeie, so I will wait and enjoy Banjo Tooie to it's full extent when I have the time and inclination to do so.
As an adult, I don't have time to play games everyday. When gaming is out of the question, I still have a quick look around my collection and try to recall a different gaming memory each time. This way, my collection and my passion remain alive.
I'm the same way with my backlog, where I'd rather keep certain games in my backlog so I can feel like I have something to look forward to. I've got lots of games like that where I can't bring myself to playing them for that reason. However, there's always the next best thing, which is beating the game, but not collecting everything and not reaching 100% completion. That way, you'll still have something to look forward to when you decide to play through the game a second time.
I have a huge dresser with 7 drawers that I use to hold most of my collection, each system has its on drawer and I love just going into my game room and opening drawer after drawer to appreciate my collection that I'm very proud of.
Thanks for making great content on the regular. While a lot of retro channels I’ve been following for years have gotten a bit stale to me, I always look forward to listening to your take on things.
I saw your videos suggested again and I watched it I used to be on into retro gaming, but fell out of it, but watching your videos got me back into it. Great job and good video
I m from Argentina and i have just discovered your channel. Im a "gamer" and a collector, and recently i ve been thinking of getting rid of some games that "look nice" in the collection but which i know i will never play/play again. Have you been in that situation? The topics of your videos, where you question collecting, is something that no other youtuber speaks of. Thanks.
Glad to have you on the channel and thank you for the compliments! Yes, I've certainly been in that situation. You never want to get rid of a game and then regret it later on, so it's all about finding that perfect balance between keeping what really matters and parting with what does not.
The last 2 years I think iev appreciated my games more then I ever have..after seeing the price surge I'm super grateful for what I have..keep flying bird
I appreciate the games I own. Unless it’s an rpg, I give each game about an hour or two and see if I like it. If not I can appreciate something’s about it like the music or graphics, but ultimately I don’t like it and end up selling it. It’s easy to just keep games you don’t really care too much for because you sell them you have to put in a bit of effort. But it gets rid of fluff and makes me not feel guilty of anything on my shelf
There are some that when you revisit a few years later with a different mindset you end up liking! That happened to me more than one time, but I do agree with you, there's some that you just know you'll never be able to like it
If I don't like a game in my collection I end up selling them. So now I have way less games in my collection. I bought ever drives & have emulation on my pc. So this makes me want to buy far lesser games to the point I don't buy any now. The ones I have I do appreciate them.
Yeah, it can be tricky because you may change your mind down the road. But, an hour or two seems like a pretty good chunk of time to make a determination.
@@andremalerba5281 Yeah the tricky part! I remember playing xenoblade 2 for 25 hours and didn't like it. But now I'm a bit curious to see if I'll like it but I sold my copy and copies for that game have gone up in price instead of go down. What a strange world we live in.
Yeah, I had a the Link's Awakening NIntendo Switch remake and I got rid of it within a month because it was so uncomfortable compared to the original. It felt like a disgrace upon my collection, so I sold it.
I love the games I have, and I love the options from having a collection, but it is easy to feel like you dont appreciate your games with big back logs even though I don't think it necessarily has to be or should be that way. It's ok to have amazing games that you haven't gotten to yet imo. Realistically I'm probably playing 3-5 games a month, and some of them to really enjoy may take the whole month or longer. That along limits the number of games you can really dig into and feel like you really had the full experience you wanted, and it's not a bad thing looking at it like that.
I appreciate the m by knowing everything I have and by having a reason to have every game I have. Nothing is there by chance. I also, slowly but steady, play through them. And of course, they're protected from dust and sunlight.
I have the feeling some of the games I own could perish before I could appreciate them the right amont. The less free time to play I have, the more I feel guilty of not playing my games I could loose by deterioration over time. That's a stressful thought I have about the relation between my collection and my career. Plus, it makes my freetime stressful as a consequence : how much free time I spend on my games isn't as enough as I would like to idealy be.
Love your videos, makes my day everytime you upload. But i think i could appreciate my games a little more, i always focus on the next one to get and never cherish the ones on the shelf.
I used to take pains not to sell any of my games, but I think it made me appreciate them less. Now, knowing the value they hold, I really only hang onto the stuff I'm really glad to own. Even if a game is widely beloved, it feels good to get rid of it if it does nothing for me, knowing it will likely mean more to the next person. Dismissing the market value altogether and donating games for free can be especially fulfilling. I bought Doom Eternal at launch, and I was really disappointed with the direction they took with it, so a month later I gifted it to a friend who loves Doom but couldn't justify the purchase at the time. They got far more out of it than I did, and in turn, I was much happier that I bought the game in the first place.
I sold "Link's Awakening" (Nintendo Switch version) for $30 to someone who seemed super hype about it. I hope they can enjoy it because I personally despise what Nintendo did to Link's Awakening with that remake.
I had the same feeling about Doom Eternal too, altough I always loved Doom, Quake etc. It isnt a game for me anymore, despite the positive reviews. PS I hate the bethesda launcher.
90 plus percent of what i own i have beat, and bought because i wanted to play it, from the nes to the seriesx/ps5 im at around 1000 games now. Only 70 nes and 73 snes but they are mostly stuff i played through rentals as a kid plus the few i actually owned. Biggest part of my collection is the 360/ps3 generation. I play old games way more often then new ones so i can get them cheaper and completely patched up, try to hold off for the complete edition where i can so it wont be a disk with a tenth of the game on it. Overall i would say i appreciate the piece of mind that if games stopped coming out tomorrow i would be fine with what i already have.
Yes, I appreciate my games. I just hate that so much of my time has been devoted to trying to figure out which game I’m going to play next. Btw, absolutely hilarious video.The best part was seeing you getting back your banana hoard from King K. Rool!! I just love a happy ending!!😊
Im really appreciative of what I have I just passed 600 games and I started back in 2014 its almost all been found locally and I have some really cool stuff I got lucky with over the years. Ill be honest missing certain games I wanted used to drive me nuts but sharing my collection online and hearing peoples reactions of: "oh wow you have this ive been searching for that forever" humbled me a little after I realized not everyone has been as fortunate as I have so ive grown more appreciative over time and learned to just be happy wirh what I have and not worry about "those that got away"
Let me tell you, I’m not a gamer and play so little games that I could barely be considered a casual but I found your channel very entertaining thanks for sharing your creativity keep up the great content
The worst category of "games you have" is "games you have but can't play [without emulating] because the console died". For me that's all my Sega Master System games, probably my Sega CD games*, and Super Nintendo. I'm on the verge of that happening to my Playstation and Playstation 2 games but I may be getting another PS2 soon. * For the Sega CD, the original Genesis we had is dead but my thrift store Model 2 still works. I've never tried hooking up the original bulky version of the Sega CD to the Genesis Model 2 and I'm very skeptical that the Sega CD unit would even still work.
I recently sold the two most valuable games in my collection to help raise funds to pay off our mortgage before the end of 2021. Pocky and Rocky 1 and 2 on SNES. I've had those a LONG time, and my wife always discouraged me from selling them as their value grew, because "You may never get them back." It was worth doing in this case, but I sure do miss them. I told myself it would be easy to save up enough this year to buy them again, but we got a surprise pregnancy now, so that's out of the question. I'll snag the upcoming remaster to fill the hole.
This rings so true for me! As a kid, I rarely got new games, so each new one I received, I treasured it as something special. I would play that one new game for months and enjoy every second of it. However, as an adult, I get new games all the time and sometimes I don't play them right away. This is especially true of games I buy off a digital store like Nintendo's eShop or Steam. I've done a similar thing where I list out games from my backlog that I really want to play and focus on playing a couple at a time. Focusing on a small number of games at a time allows me to not get overwhelmed with my backlog of games. I also stopped buying games on a whim. I ask myself if I'm really going to play the game before pulling the trigger on a purchase.
The biggest way I think that I show my appreciate for the games I already have is buy cleaning them as they come into the collection, replacing any broken cases and displaying them proudly and nicely in my game room. I know not every game will get played but the plan is to sell them towards something that we really want. I never want to amass a collection that is out of control because the game room is our happy place and I want it to stay that way.
I don't think I appreciate my games enough. I have so many games that I bought that I never even touched yet because I get distracted by other games and things. So I try to stick to one game, finish it, and move on to the next and I try to play the games I've had the longest first.
im always trying to improve what i already have. like cleaning carts and their pins. recently i went through all my games and got about 50 of them that need new batteries soldered in. im soldering in new holders for each of them so i can pop a new battery in whenever needed
My collection of ps1 long box games is a collection that doesnt get any play love but they are appreciated. Never had them growing up but they feel like what a game box should be.
By golly, you've done it again! Another stellar topic and video! Until my family finally got a Switch this past Christmas, I've been solely collecting/playing N64 games now going on 6 years. I've only acquired the titles I want to play and cherish, so my appreciation has always been high. Like others, I've personally held off on playing some of the big hitters in my collection. It's an amazing feeling to know you can pull a fantastic game out whenever the mood strikes and finally dig into the experience. Absolutely love my collection!
I always try to give each game I grab a fair shake, but if I'm not feeling them I just put them in a box to sell them later. Also being more conscious of what you get helps keep your backlog manageable I feel
I had that Battletoads on Gameboy. A neighbor kid was going to be moving at the time, and we agreed to trade some of our Gameboy games. And one of those games was that Battletoads that I got on the trade as I really wanted it. And then right before he moved, he decided he wanted to trade back. And so I *told* him I'd have to look for them. And then I just tried to avoid him as he got impatient as it was getting closer and closer to when he was moving. And anyways, he ended up moving away. And so I got to play that Battletoads game over and over again and the other games I got in. Though it did also kind of bother me what I did, even though I technically didn't steal them as we traded fair and square. I just didn't want to trade back after he changed his mind.
Some of my games I have a great appreciation for due to how much I enjoyed them. I also have great appreciation for games that hold a lot of nostalgia for me, because even if I don't play them too often, it's a magical experience when I do play them. Others I don't play practically ever, but they might either be cool novelties that I may boot up for fun, such as Just Dance 2020 on the Wii. Then there are some games that I played, but didn't really like, and they just sit on my shelf, waiting for the day I give them another chance, but that may not happen. Then there are the games that I played a little bit of, liked, but never fully beat, but I will likely pick them back up again one day. then, there are the games that I bought because I wanted to play them, but I never got to, and I think that's the biggest problem right there in terms of appreciation. Many of these awesome games I have just left on my shelf and never played, and that's no way for a game to live. I think it's totally fine to have a back log and still buy new games you want to play eventually, but if the backlog becomes too big, it can not only leave you feeling overwhelmed, but empty at the same time when looking at some of those games. In conclusion, buy what you enjoy, buy what you have nostalgia for, buy the stupid shit that you buy simply for the lols, but if there's games that have been sitting in your collection for years that you always wanted to get to, but never did, or even games that you played, but disliked, so they just sit on your shelf for days to come, you may want to downsize. Doing that can make your game collection feel more whole, more special, and bring you more joy. Or you can just not do that if you don't want to. Either way though, I think it's important to self-reflect on your collection, and really think about what it means to you.
8:38 when my brother moved into his most recent house, his copies of Fire Emblem for GameCube and Wii went missing. About $300 worth of 2 games. It was rough
My collection doesn’t seem real to me sometimes. I spent years dreaming about having just half of the RPGs I now have and now I am actually starting to run out of games I actually want. Now just going to my collection to dig out a game to play is like going to Toys R US or GameStop was back in the day.
I do appreciate my games a ton! I have a small apartment so what I do is I have a bookshelf that is full of games. When I get a new one I get rid of a game I never play anymore and replace it. It helps me to on get games I really really want. Works for me!
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I am ordering the physical copy of castlevania requiem for ps4 from limited run and I am SO looking forward to playing rondo of blood for the very time ! Doesn't really fit this episode but I have wanted this experience for a long time
As an old guy who started on the Atari 400, I’ve accumulated quite a few games in my lifetime. And the truth is, I stopped appreciating most of them ages ago - I just couldn’t bring myself to accept that reality. Well, that and the fear of selling them and then regretting it later. But with the advent of FPGA as a safety net, I’ve finally been able to sell my collection. There’s a few, however, that I’m keeping. Why? Honestly, because they’re the hardest ones to get and it feels somewhat redeeming to not only already have them, but to know I paid next to nothing for them.
I try to play franchise games in order, so, if I haven't finished a game in the series, I don't play the next game, but, I still buy games further along in the series/franchise, when the opportunity arises
My backlog is often situational; for example I might have a light gun game that’s best two player but at the moment I only have one light gun for that console etc…so this and some of your other video have inspired me to put a “hold” on collecting titles and focus for a while on cleaning my collection, buying needed cases, lights, splitters, controllers, and making it easier to use all of my consoles and games to their fullest
Most of my old games/systems live in boxes in a closet, but I open those boxes a few times a year to smile into them, and I can't imagine ever wanting to part with them. I do most of my actual game-playing on my PC or phone via emulators...much like how I have numerous bookshelves packed with books, but I do most of my reading on a tablet!
I appreciate all my games that I own. The retro games even more because I had sold them at 1 point in my life figuring the new current system was the norm. After playing a lot of PS3 games I realized I didn't like where gaming was headed with these 20 hour games. I decided to buy my retro collection back again. Nes era to the PS2 era. I remember driving to flea Markets & going to retro conventions to buy my games. I don't have a huge Collection because I bought the Ever Drives. The games I do have I play them whenever I can & most of them stay on the shelf. I play PS4 & switch games now. I don't love them like my retro collection. I appreciate these games now because I can play games online with my friends.
I appreciate all my games, as I only buy games I want to play. Most of what I’ve bought lately have been either switch games on sale or that were particularly notable (or both), or they’re games I always wished I had but couldn’t buy as a kid. I don’t mind having a large backlog, mostly because there’s games I don’t own that I consider to be on my backlog, like all the old Metroid games or ocarina 3D that I mean to buy, or games I preorder that aren’t out yet. If it makes me excited to think about playing it, I appreciate it.
Regarding moving, I'm in the process of moving currently and actually found a copy of contra 3 under the couch. I also found all those missing socks. DOUBLE SCORE! I just started collecting around the middle of last May and my back log is now huge. I'm going to take a break from buying now and focus on appreciating.
My retro corner is behind me where my computer is for work/gaming. I simply swivel the chair around and I have a wonderful CRT with SMS, Megadrive, Saturn, Dreamcast, NES and SNES. When i'm working from home I often get to stare at it and smile. Its a great way to take short mental breaks. I look at my retro collection as a finite list. Even though I haven't yet bought every game I want, there isn't new ones being added to this list. Yes i do know that people are making new games for these systems but broadly those aren't on my radar. So for me, getting a new game is really me filling up the list of games i'd set out to get eventually. So while my backlog is getting longer, its not going to be endless. The reason i have a set list of games i'm chasing is because i cherish those games. My finite list is the games i want to cherish.
I love all my games equally, I've definitely put over 6 - 10 Hours into playing through them. Depending on the game, the span of play time will change and the appreciation factor is immense for almost all the games I played through
Thinking of the games I have, maybe a significant moment where I found out a surprising gameplay element or got past a tough section (Turbo Tunnels, you held me back for too long) helps me appreciate them. The opportunity is not "rare", but still I still "treasure" them. And as someone who still believes Altered Beast was a fun way to start a Genesis collection I'm just looking out for my team. My team of carts and discs and their individual booklets. Great video.
"Appreciate" to me means regonizing what a games does well and makes it enjoyable or impressive and being able to respect and praise it for. Even if it's a BAD game, you can still appreciate parts of it that DO work, or had ambition and passion put into it. You can also ENJOY a game without appreciating it. Don't forget that.
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Games played: Contra (0:01), Donkey Kong Country (0:34), Rocket Knight Adventures (1:03), Castlevania Chronicles (1:20) (via a Sega PlayStation controller), Battletoads (1:39)
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Ok, I knew right away that was Castle Vania 🏰 Chronicles, but I was confused when you were using a Saturn controller. Now I get it!
10:50 Bananvalanche III
Praise the Bird and his open-minded opinions. And if one wishes not to, may we discuss the many things of which I'm certain we agree upon.
Quick little story for ya, I have a Tub that fits under a bed with all my games in it. When I get sick I can wheel that tub with all my games into a spare room because now I have all the time to play my games! I get really excited when I get sick as that means I get to stay home & play video games all day! In fact that is why I think I get over colds faster because I have something fun to look forward to! So all my games are highly appreciated especially when I can binge play all of them during my down times!
It gets serious when you start licking handrails and doorknobs.
I love how you anthropomorphize the games, part of why I love physical games.
They mean a lot to us, so I figure I might as well :)
Pupypup. That's a big word
A few years ago I had a bunch of unplayed games. As a new year’s resolution, I took them and put them all in alphabetical order and started playing them from start to finish one by one. I wrote a blog about it. It was extremely satisfying. It took me something like three years. I set some rules for myself: I had to finish an old game before I could buy a new game; just play to the credits, or where I feel satisfied; no obligation to finish an awful game; after I finished a game, I had to go on to the next one on the list. After playing each game I’d write a blog post of what it was like. I enjoyed it immensely and I’m glad I did it.
I love going into the game room and just staring at my games 😂 reminiscing about the ones I’ve played and contemplating the journey ahead for all the ones I haven’t played yet.
That said, I’m currently on a self-imposed hiatus from buying new stuff until I’ve crossed a few big titles off of the backlog. Y’know, try to appreciate what I’ve got 😉
P.S.- that bit at the end had me rolling 🤣
The end bit did the same for me too😆😆
My backlog has around 20 games currently. I shall finish some games. 😅
@@sonicmaiden2871 I usually have around 20-30 on mine, right now it’s more like 50-60 😬 I know these are rookie numbers for some folks, but anything over 30 games starts to stress me out a little 😅
@@megamob5834 True! I feel the same way actually! I fear that one day my backlog will get bigger and bigger and I will have less time to play my games. I already have 20 games in my backlog and I feel stressed. 😅
As someone who is still fairly young I see my collection like a candy store, all of it is good, you like more than others and there's always the junk food you buy but every once and a while you reach for the shelf and find someone awesome. My appreciation comes from knowing that whenever I'm bored I can scour my room for just the right pick.
I think this is the perfect way to describe how I feel about my collection too.
Yeah, there are some games you'd want to play during specific days or if you're feeling a specific way. All of the games on my shelf are awesome! I just can't play all of them all at once.
@@Hauntaku I’m the same way with my collection lol :)
Recently com across this channel and it’s absolutely brilliant. This video being a prime example.
Thank you and very glad to have you as a part of the channel. Welcome!
I have slowly stopped collecting. I still add stuff but now that I have a permanent home I have arranged my collection to be played and also focused on curating the collection to be more tailored to my tastes. That means clearing out stuff that I bought because of Fomo and organizing it to be easily accessible. I sold off a bin of stuff to a local collector for way less than pricecharting because I wanted it gone and everyone deserves to start a new collection without breaking the bank.
I have played more games in the past two years than I have in the past 10. Feels good to appreciate what I have.
I clicked on the video because I saw Outrun 2, I was surprised with a highly entertaining video.
i largely enjoy collecting from a preservation mindset.
i adore my collection as if it were a little museum, and even games I haven't gotten to yet, or maybe don't even plan on playing feel like they were saved from the landfill or some other grim fate
I used to be the worst about not appreciating what I had, and that included not appreciating the set-up I had in elementary and middle school. I sold it all for chump change at one point because everyone else moved on to online gaming. But now I'm starting to buy all my old gear back and not only do I appreciate what I have nowadays, I also understand why my parents were mad when I sold everything.
Haha. That's interesting because a lot of times it is the parents who are the ones that want to get rid of stuff.
@@RetroBirdGaming I think it was because they spent so much on the consoles and games, we didn't have a ton of money back then and I guess they thought I was being ungrateful.
I appreciate YOU for being so damned entertaining! It’s your facial expressions! They get me every time 😂
Glad to hear it!
Not a collector, but when I buy a game I usually enjoy it as much as I can before buying the next one, that means completing it 100% If possible, it doesn't feel right to me to just buy a bunch of games and never play them, I also choose wisely what I'm gonna buy, so I'd say I appreciate my games a lot
Yeah, I still haven't beaten "Shantae and the Seven Sirens" or "Giraffe & Annika" yet. Not to mention "Etrian Odyssey".
What an interesting topic. It actually got me to think about my own collection and how I appreciate it myself. To me there are plenty of ways to appreciate your collection, but one especially stands out in my opinion. I can tell I appreciate a game if I go above and beyond to clean them and make them look nice before adding them to my collection. Removing stickers, cleaning grime, replacing the case, finding missing items it originally came with, replacing labels that may be damaged or missing, etc. Often times I'll come across used games at my local retro store that have seen better days in terms of its condition or getting bulk stuff from friends or coworkers who know that I like games. It may cost more money and/or time overall, but those little things help cement your new game into the best parts of your collection and also make you more attached to it. I did this with my copy of Mario Party 7: I found it at Goodwill in semi-rough shape without its manual. I ended up replacing the case and finding a loose manual online and it has been in my collection ever since, giving my friends and I a ton of great party nights and memories. I also can't tell you how many games I've purged of stickers and sharpie writings. When I find those kinds of games I take it as a challenge and reward to bring them back to pristine condition. I LOVE the feeling of seeing stickers, sticker residue and marker being cleaned and removed. It makes me love and appreciate those games even more. Plus, it makes the overall hunt less difficult since I'm not looking for only the cleanest examples out there.
Oh, I get some major satisfaction from removing that kind of stuff too!
I do understand wanting to have your carts clean. At first I wanted everything absolutely pristine, though lately I sometimes leave existing stickers alone. Sometimes I would end up doing more damage removing them and at other times I just like seeing the stickers as part of the cart’s history. Kind of the battle scars it’s been through. 👍
Eg: Rental store stickers, etc.
Of course I still clean everything else before it touches my systems and have run into serious dirt even when it looks clean.
@@idxman01 I can relate to that a bit. When I say stickers I usually mean price stickers and store advertisements like GameStop, EB Games and mom n' pop shops. I'll also remove sports stickers from cheap games like Madden and such if I'm just syphoning the case to use for another game. Rental stickers from places like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video I'll go on a case-by-case basis for. If it's anywhere on the case the game sits inside of, then I remove it. If ANY sticker, not just rental, is on the artwork... then I avoid buying it entirely. I refer to that kind of sticker placement as "The Kiss of Death" since it's nearly impossible to remove without permanently damaging the artwork. If it's on the disc or cartridge then I usually leave them alone. My copies of Nightmare Creatures and Nightmare Creatures 2 on my PS1 both have Blockbuster sticker shields over the front of the discs. If anything, I admire them even more like this. I've nicknamed my Nightmare Creatures duo the "Buster Brothers" as sort of a bad gaming pun (Buster for Blockbuster, Brothers for being in the same series, and the entire name in leu of another game that's actually called Buster Bros).
@@SkyScourgeGod lol, that’s cool on The Buster Bros.
That’s true on stickers, I have a few carts with price stickers on plastic that I need to remove and give the exterior a better cleaning. I’m also becoming more selective as time goes on. I don’t even waste my time on carts with tears or other damage most of the time.
Though I didn’t look close enough at one auction and ended up with a 64 cart with the dreaded blockbuster watermark. The other is a rental sticker that I think might pull off, but I don’t want to risk it. The price was too good (007 TWINE).
I am doing the same cleaning process before I put a game next to the others. But sometimes things can happen. Yesterday a near mint Game Boy box slipped from my hands. I immediately managed to squash it between my knees before it ended up down with all its weight on a corner. Now it has a badly bend corner, a side crease and a back crease. I feel so bad and I can’t put it out of my head
I show my games love... by BEATING them!
I feel like if I'm clearing games off my backlog at a similar rate to how fast new stuff is coming into my collection, I'm doing a pretty good job.
I clear games faster now that I play games on easy although my 15 year old self would slap me nowadays but I font have the time anymore 😅
@@immitationstation3369 Meanwhile some games that have easy modes are actually scary difficult on any setting.
I appreciate my collection I have owned most of them for 10-20 years and they are a mixture of gifts and game hunting
I think I appreciate my games, especially my physical collection, a great deal. Most of them are on my backlog, but that was kind of the point of collecting for me. Build up a huge backlog, and be more or less satisfied with my library for years to come! Whats interesting is I think my NES library is my least appreciated. Its mostly $5 cheapo games, so I can see why, but its still interesting to have a pile of NES games I never play nor really have any interest in playing.
Cool, man! If only more people appreciated physical releases...
@@bringbackmy90s I love reading the manuals whatever I get a game. Those usually have nice artwork and some backstory for the characters and lore. Not all the newest releases have manuals but there are some exceptions out there.
As long as they are in playable condition and have most of their label (not a gummy scuff of residue) $5 games are a benefit.
ROFL at 0:44
I can only imagine how amusing this was to capture the footage for!
Not enough, if I’m excited to play a certain game, I’ll play it, however if I only have a game for it to be a part of my collection, then, of course, I won’t appreciate it as much. This unfortunately happens a lot.
Scott the Woz syndrome.
I have a small collection of games, I appreciate them all but not equally. I appreciate games that I had a great experience playing as well as games that were a mission to acquire
A small collection is always superiour imo.
@@Hauntaku Thanks. Each game I own has a little story. I only collect what interests me (and is affordable)
I was surprised you didn't play DK country banana boss victory music at 10:52
Congrats on the bonus bananas anyhow. Happy day!
I have been building a switch collection, some for me, my wife, my daughter, and my son. I got the wife into Racing Games and I have been buying games in all genres for when my kids get a little older.
I've just recently checked to see what some of the games in my collection are "going for" nowadays according to eBay prices, and I gotta say I am glad I had got them when I did. It's honestly so crazy to see how much a random game has gone up.
I do, hell I usually keep everything I purchase and keep them in good condition. Clean, and dust them when needed. I usually don't buy trash games just because they are expensive or whatever reason, as I wouldn't really appreciate them much.
Sounds like you got a good system down!
That’s a good question and I haven’t really thought about it. I’d like to think I do appreciate them but chances are i don’t enough. Thanks for the video, I need to be more appreciative.
Thanks for the very sincere response as always my friend!
I hope Timmy finds your channel some day. I just hope he doesn't want his game back.
Retro Bird has really good topic points
Thank you!
I very much appreciate my collection of games. It took loads of money and effort (decades of searching and gathering!) to put it altogether. Not to mention the years of fun and joy it brought by playing them. But in all honesty I'm at a point where I just don't have any where near the time to enjoy gaming properly, and most of the collection is little more than display pieces gathering dust on the shelf. Also as I'm about to move into my vastly downsized new cottage, I literally won't have the room for most of it now either. It's going to be very tough, but I will have to part ways, and hopefully find the games a home where they will get properly enjoyed.
My fine wine game aside to play for the first time at an unspecified date in the future is Banjo Tooie. I loved the original, and I know there's no Banjo Threeie, so I will wait and enjoy Banjo Tooie to it's full extent when I have the time and inclination to do so.
I'm the same way when it comes to my Pokemon games. I'll probably play X from the start sometime soon because I really like it.
As an adult, I don't have time to play games everyday. When gaming is out of the question, I still have a quick look around my collection and try to recall a different gaming memory each time. This way, my collection and my passion remain alive.
As an adult, I spend too much of my time watching anime to sit down and play games. lol
@@Hauntaku Ha ha, nice ;) Well there's that too.
@@Hauntakulack of energy from work so we watch youtube.
Hey ! Quick little story for ya I think I have Timmy's brother game and his name was Jimmy written on a copy of crash bandicoot warped 😆
That should have been the brothers name's in Double Dragon.
You'll definitely want to hang onto that copy then!
I'm the same way with my backlog, where I'd rather keep certain games in my backlog so I can feel like I have something to look forward to. I've got lots of games like that where I can't bring myself to playing them for that reason. However, there's always the next best thing, which is beating the game, but not collecting everything and not reaching 100% completion. That way, you'll still have something to look forward to when you decide to play through the game a second time.
The best part of any game collection is having games to play! It can be tough to pick just one when all of the games on the shelf are precious gems.
I'm thankful for the games I have and replay them from time to time even though I've already beaten them. (both physical and digital).
I only buy digital if physical is impossible.
@@Hauntaku same honestly! Physical releases are more user friendly compared to the digital releases in my opinion.
I have a huge dresser with 7 drawers that I use to hold most of my collection, each system has its on drawer and I love just going into my game room and opening drawer after drawer to appreciate my collection that I'm very proud of.
You are literally the best human being I have ever come across in my life. Thank you for what you do for the hobby!
Wow, thank you!
Do you live in the middle of the outback or something? 😀
@@64-Bit-Gamer lol nice one. No I just live around a bunch of confrontational a-holes who don’t accept that everyone is entitled to thier own opinion.
@@jasonstrot3372 Well I'll give you that, Retro Bird does respect the views of others.
@@jasonstrot3372 Hmm.....
There are very few games I want theses days… making me appreciate my old games and my backlog of those much, much more.
Thanks for making great content on the regular. While a lot of retro channels I’ve been following for years have gotten a bit stale to me, I always look forward to listening to your take on things.
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it!
I saw your videos suggested again and I watched it I used to be on into retro gaming, but fell out of it, but watching your videos got me back into it. Great job and good video
Cool to hear. I hope you're enjoying your time back with retro gaming :)
I m from Argentina and i have just discovered your channel. Im a "gamer" and a collector, and recently i ve been thinking of getting rid of some games that "look nice" in the collection but which i know i will never play/play again. Have you been in that situation? The topics of your videos, where you question collecting, is something that no other youtuber speaks of. Thanks.
Glad to have you on the channel and thank you for the compliments! Yes, I've certainly been in that situation. You never want to get rid of a game and then regret it later on, so it's all about finding that perfect balance between keeping what really matters and parting with what does not.
The last 2 years I think iev appreciated my games more then I ever have..after seeing the price surge I'm super grateful for what I have..keep flying bird
I appreciate the games I own. Unless it’s an rpg, I give each game about an hour or two and see if I like it. If not I can appreciate something’s about it like the music or graphics, but ultimately I don’t like it and end up selling it. It’s easy to just keep games you don’t really care too much for because you sell them you have to put in a bit of effort. But it gets rid of fluff and makes me not feel guilty of anything on my shelf
There are some that when you revisit a few years later with a different mindset you end up liking!
That happened to me more than one time, but I do agree with you, there's some that you just know you'll never be able to like it
If I don't like a game in my collection I end up selling them. So now I have way less games in my collection. I bought ever drives & have emulation on my pc. So this makes me want to buy far lesser games to the point I don't buy any now. The ones I have I do appreciate them.
Yeah, it can be tricky because you may change your mind down the road. But, an hour or two seems like a pretty good chunk of time to make a determination.
@@andremalerba5281 Yeah the tricky part! I remember playing xenoblade 2 for 25 hours and didn't like it. But now I'm a bit curious to see if I'll like it but I sold my copy and copies for that game have gone up in price instead of go down. What a strange world we live in.
Yeah, I had a the Link's Awakening NIntendo Switch remake and I got rid of it within a month because it was so uncomfortable compared to the original. It felt like a disgrace upon my collection, so I sold it.
I love the games I have, and I love the options from having a collection, but it is easy to feel like you dont appreciate your games with big back logs even though I don't think it necessarily has to be or should be that way. It's ok to have amazing games that you haven't gotten to yet imo. Realistically I'm probably playing 3-5 games a month, and some of them to really enjoy may take the whole month or longer. That along limits the number of games you can really dig into and feel like you really had the full experience you wanted, and it's not a bad thing looking at it like that.
Retro bird Just keep being you man, awesome content, funny too, I love it.
I appreciate the m by knowing everything I have and by having a reason to have every game I have. Nothing is there by chance. I also, slowly but steady, play through them. And of course, they're protected from dust and sunlight.
I appreciate every game in my collection and i try to play each game even if it's just for a short time each time👍
I like to keep some bad games around so as not to take the good ones for granted.
I was ready to jam out to the Retro Bird outro, and totally got my expectations curbed, excellent job sir, you’ve truly earned the extra bananas
I have the feeling some of the games I own could perish before I could appreciate them the right amont. The less free time to play I have, the more I feel guilty of not playing my games I could loose by deterioration over time. That's a stressful thought I have about the relation between my collection and my career. Plus, it makes my freetime stressful as a consequence : how much free time I spend on my games isn't as enough as I would like to idealy be.
Well maybe they will get into bad condition. I don't know of many games except for maybe on tape that will deteriorate fast.
Love your videos, makes my day everytime you upload. But i think i could appreciate my games a little more, i always focus on the next one to get and never cherish the ones on the shelf.
Glad to hear that. Thank you :)
I used to take pains not to sell any of my games, but I think it made me appreciate them less. Now, knowing the value they hold, I really only hang onto the stuff I'm really glad to own. Even if a game is widely beloved, it feels good to get rid of it if it does nothing for me, knowing it will likely mean more to the next person. Dismissing the market value altogether and donating games for free can be especially fulfilling. I bought Doom Eternal at launch, and I was really disappointed with the direction they took with it, so a month later I gifted it to a friend who loves Doom but couldn't justify the purchase at the time. They got far more out of it than I did, and in turn, I was much happier that I bought the game in the first place.
I sold "Link's Awakening" (Nintendo Switch version) for $30 to someone who seemed super hype about it. I hope they can enjoy it because I personally despise what Nintendo did to Link's Awakening with that remake.
I had the same feeling about Doom Eternal too, altough I always loved Doom, Quake etc. It isnt a game for me anymore, despite the positive reviews. PS I hate the bethesda launcher.
90 plus percent of what i own i have beat, and bought because i wanted to play it, from the nes to the seriesx/ps5 im at around 1000 games now. Only 70 nes and 73 snes but they are mostly stuff i played through rentals as a kid plus the few i actually owned. Biggest part of my collection is the 360/ps3 generation. I play old games way more often then new ones so i can get them cheaper and completely patched up, try to hold off for the complete edition where i can so it wont be a disk with a tenth of the game on it. Overall i would say i appreciate the piece of mind that if games stopped coming out tomorrow i would be fine with what i already have.
Yeah, I play older games far more than new ones.
Yes, I appreciate my games. I just hate that so much of my time has been devoted to trying to figure out which game I’m going to play next. Btw, absolutely hilarious video.The best part was seeing you getting back your banana hoard from King K. Rool!! I just love a happy ending!!😊
Oh, I didn't even think that might be where the bananas came from. That must be it!
Im really appreciative of what I have I just passed 600 games and I started back in 2014 its almost all been found locally and I have some really cool stuff I got lucky with over the years. Ill be honest missing certain games I wanted used to drive me nuts but sharing my collection online and hearing peoples reactions of: "oh wow you have this ive been searching for that forever" humbled me a little after I realized not everyone has been as fortunate as I have so ive grown more appreciative over time and learned to just be happy wirh what I have and not worry about "those that got away"
your cut scenes are all gold ma man !!
I love all of my games! It's just a bit hard to juggle reading manga, watching anime, and playing those games.
Chrono Trigger AND Super Mario RPG are on my backlog :p
Not kidding either haha
Let me tell you, I’m not a gamer and play so little games that I could barely be considered a casual but I found your channel very entertaining thanks for sharing your creativity keep up the great content
Thank you for that! I'm glad to have you watching :)
The worst category of "games you have" is "games you have but can't play [without emulating] because the console died". For me that's all my Sega Master System games, probably my Sega CD games*, and Super Nintendo. I'm on the verge of that happening to my Playstation and Playstation 2 games but I may be getting another PS2 soon.
* For the Sega CD, the original Genesis we had is dead but my thrift store Model 2 still works. I've never tried hooking up the original bulky version of the Sega CD to the Genesis Model 2 and I'm very skeptical that the Sega CD unit would even still work.
I recently sold the two most valuable games in my collection to help raise funds to pay off our mortgage before the end of 2021. Pocky and Rocky 1 and 2 on SNES. I've had those a LONG time, and my wife always discouraged me from selling them as their value grew, because "You may never get them back." It was worth doing in this case, but I sure do miss them. I told myself it would be easy to save up enough this year to buy them again, but we got a surprise pregnancy now, so that's out of the question. I'll snag the upcoming remaster to fill the hole.
This rings so true for me! As a kid, I rarely got new games, so each new one I received, I treasured it as something special. I would play that one new game for months and enjoy every second of it.
However, as an adult, I get new games all the time and sometimes I don't play them right away. This is especially true of games I buy off a digital store like Nintendo's eShop or Steam.
I've done a similar thing where I list out games from my backlog that I really want to play and focus on playing a couple at a time. Focusing on a small number of games at a time allows me to not get overwhelmed with my backlog of games. I also stopped buying games on a whim. I ask myself if I'm really going to play the game before pulling the trigger on a purchase.
The biggest way I think that I show my appreciate for the games I already have is buy cleaning them as they come into the collection, replacing any broken cases and displaying them proudly and nicely in my game room. I know not every game will get played but the plan is to sell them towards something that we really want. I never want to amass a collection that is out of control because the game room is our happy place and I want it to stay that way.
I don't think I appreciate my games enough. I have so many games that I bought that I never even touched yet because I get distracted by other games and things. So I try to stick to one game, finish it, and move on to the next and I try to play the games I've had the longest first.
I appreciate and love the games I currently have. I only wish I had more time to play them.
Man, fantastic question. I love playing the games in my collection, but I've definitely struggled with this.
im always trying to improve what i already have. like cleaning carts and their pins. recently i went through all my games and got about 50 of them that need new batteries soldered in. im soldering in new holders for each of them so i can pop a new battery in whenever needed
I love a lot of games, when I get bored I pick one out at random unless I have 100% completed it they all get played
My collection of ps1 long box games is a collection that doesnt get any play love but they are appreciated. Never had them growing up but they feel like what a game box should be.
By golly, you've done it again! Another stellar topic and video!
Until my family finally got a Switch this past Christmas, I've been solely collecting/playing N64 games now going on 6 years. I've only acquired the titles I want to play and cherish, so my appreciation has always been high. Like others, I've personally held off on playing some of the big hitters in my collection. It's an amazing feeling to know you can pull a fantastic game out whenever the mood strikes and finally dig into the experience. Absolutely love my collection!
I always try to give each game I grab a fair shake, but if I'm not feeling them I just put them in a box to sell them later. Also being more conscious of what you get helps keep your backlog manageable I feel
Yeah for sure. I'll make sure to 100% research any game retro or new before I start buying them. I did this ever since the PS2 era.
I just finished Trails of Mana. Someday I'll get on Chrono Trigger. Someday.
Really good video! Thanks for the great content!
Thank you for watching!
I had that Battletoads on Gameboy. A neighbor kid was going to be moving at the time, and we agreed to trade some of our Gameboy games. And one of those games was that Battletoads that I got on the trade as I really wanted it. And then right before he moved, he decided he wanted to trade back. And so I *told* him I'd have to look for them. And then I just tried to avoid him as he got impatient as it was getting closer and closer to when he was moving. And anyways, he ended up moving away.
And so I got to play that Battletoads game over and over again and the other games I got in. Though it did also kind of bother me what I did, even though I technically didn't steal them as we traded fair and square. I just didn't want to trade back after he changed his mind.
That was a good life lesson for him.
Some of my games I have a great appreciation for due to how much I enjoyed them. I also have great appreciation for games that hold a lot of nostalgia for me, because even if I don't play them too often, it's a magical experience when I do play them. Others I don't play practically ever, but they might either be cool novelties that I may boot up for fun, such as Just Dance 2020 on the Wii. Then there are some games that I played, but didn't really like, and they just sit on my shelf, waiting for the day I give them another chance, but that may not happen. Then there are the games that I played a little bit of, liked, but never fully beat, but I will likely pick them back up again one day. then, there are the games that I bought because I wanted to play them, but I never got to, and I think that's the biggest problem right there in terms of appreciation. Many of these awesome games I have just left on my shelf and never played, and that's no way for a game to live. I think it's totally fine to have a back log and still buy new games you want to play eventually, but if the backlog becomes too big, it can not only leave you feeling overwhelmed, but empty at the same time when looking at some of those games. In conclusion, buy what you enjoy, buy what you have nostalgia for, buy the stupid shit that you buy simply for the lols, but if there's games that have been sitting in your collection for years that you always wanted to get to, but never did, or even games that you played, but disliked, so they just sit on your shelf for days to come, you may want to downsize. Doing that can make your game collection feel more whole, more special, and bring you more joy. Or you can just not do that if you don't want to. Either way though, I think it's important to self-reflect on your collection, and really think about what it means to you.
I got rid of games I didn't like in my collection. I bought Ever drives so that I can have emulation games played on my crt tv.
8:38 when my brother moved into his most recent house, his copies of Fire Emblem for GameCube and Wii went missing. About $300 worth of 2 games. It was rough
My collection doesn’t seem real to me sometimes.
I spent years dreaming about having just half of the RPGs I now have and now I am actually starting to run out of games I actually want. Now just going to my collection to dig out a game to play is like going to Toys R US or GameStop was back in the day.
I do appreciate my games a ton! I have a small apartment so what I do is I have a bookshelf that is full of games. When I get a new one I get rid of a game I never play anymore and replace it. It helps me to on get games I really really want. Works for me!
Brilliant. Your content is so great.
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I am ordering the physical copy of castlevania requiem for ps4 from limited run and I am SO looking forward to playing rondo of blood for the very time ! Doesn't really fit this episode but I have wanted this experience for a long time
You'll like it. I finally ponied up for an original PC Engine CD copy a few years back, and I really enjoyed it. It feels really good.
I think Rondo may just be my favorite Castlevania game. It's hard to say. I really like a lot of them.
As an old guy who started on the Atari 400, I’ve accumulated quite a few games in my lifetime. And the truth is, I stopped appreciating most of them ages ago - I just couldn’t bring myself to accept that reality. Well, that and the fear of selling them and then regretting it later. But with the advent of FPGA as a safety net, I’ve finally been able to sell my collection. There’s a few, however, that I’m keeping. Why? Honestly, because they’re the hardest ones to get and it feels somewhat redeeming to not only already have them, but to know I paid next to nothing for them.
I try to play franchise games in order, so, if I haven't finished a game in the series, I don't play the next game, but, I still buy games further along in the series/franchise, when the opportunity arises
My backlog is often situational; for example I might have a light gun game that’s best two player but at the moment I only have one light gun for that console etc…so this and some of your other video have inspired me to put a “hold” on collecting titles and focus for a while on cleaning my collection, buying needed cases, lights, splitters, controllers, and making it easier to use all of my consoles and games to their fullest
Most of my old games/systems live in boxes in a closet, but I open those boxes a few times a year to smile into them, and I can't imagine ever wanting to part with them. I do most of my actual game-playing on my PC or phone via emulators...much like how I have numerous bookshelves packed with books, but I do most of my reading on a tablet!
I really enjoy finding new (to me) videos that you've put out. Genuinely fun to watch. Thanks!
I appreciate all my games that I own. The retro games even more because I had sold them at 1 point in my life figuring the new current system was the norm. After playing a lot of PS3 games I realized I didn't like where gaming was headed with these 20 hour games. I decided to buy my retro collection back again. Nes era to the PS2 era. I remember driving to flea Markets & going to retro conventions to buy my games. I don't have a huge Collection because I bought the Ever Drives. The games I do have I play them whenever I can & most of them stay on the shelf.
I play PS4 & switch games now. I don't love them like my retro collection. I appreciate these games now because I can play games online with my friends.
I appreciate all my games, as I only buy games I want to play. Most of what I’ve bought lately have been either switch games on sale or that were particularly notable (or both), or they’re games I always wished I had but couldn’t buy as a kid. I don’t mind having a large backlog, mostly because there’s games I don’t own that I consider to be on my backlog, like all the old Metroid games or ocarina 3D that I mean to buy, or games I preorder that aren’t out yet. If it makes me excited to think about playing it, I appreciate it.
I appreciate all I have. There are moments I catch myself just staring at my collection with a bigger grin than you getting your bananas.
I sure do, especially games that were gifts!
Puns are getting better, Bird!😂
I like how you arrange your games. I wish I could do that, but I just don't have the space!!!
Shelves work wonders! You do need space for those too I guess :)
@@RetroBirdGaming I have tons of shelves, with about 12,000 games, but I still don't have the space to place the games like you do.. lol.
@@benaiahburns4046 12,000 games?!! Damn, I have about 100 or so and would like more time to play them. Sounds like you'd need several lifetimes...
I sometimes stand in front of my game collection, taking a deep breath, thinking "Oh yeah!"...
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Hope this channel blows up scott the woz or retro the bird lol
Regarding moving, I'm in the process of moving currently and actually found a copy of contra 3 under the couch. I also found all those missing socks. DOUBLE SCORE! I just started collecting around the middle of last May and my back log is now huge. I'm going to take a break from buying now and focus on appreciating.
I bought a DS game for 5 bucks and now it's worth 100 something bucks.
I'd never sell it though!
You make me think criticality I love it
Glad to hear!
Still laughing the next day about the banana joke. You did a great job at building up an inside joke kind of thing with your viewers. Genius.
My retro corner is behind me where my computer is for work/gaming. I simply swivel the chair around and I have a wonderful CRT with SMS, Megadrive, Saturn, Dreamcast, NES and SNES. When i'm working from home I often get to stare at it and smile. Its a great way to take short mental breaks.
I look at my retro collection as a finite list. Even though I haven't yet bought every game I want, there isn't new ones being added to this list. Yes i do know that people are making new games for these systems but broadly those aren't on my radar. So for me, getting a new game is really me filling up the list of games i'd set out to get eventually. So while my backlog is getting longer, its not going to be endless. The reason i have a set list of games i'm chasing is because i cherish those games. My finite list is the games i want to cherish.
Good answer. Great name.
I love all my games equally, I've definitely put over 6 - 10 Hours into playing through them. Depending on the game, the span of play time will change and the appreciation factor is immense for almost all the games I played through
Thinking of the games I have, maybe a significant moment where I found out a surprising gameplay element or got past a tough section (Turbo Tunnels, you held me back for too long) helps me appreciate them. The opportunity is not "rare", but still I still "treasure" them. And as someone who still believes Altered Beast was a fun way to start a Genesis collection I'm just looking out for my team. My team of carts and discs and their individual booklets. Great video.
"Appreciate" to me means regonizing what a games does well and makes it enjoyable or impressive and being able to respect and praise it for.
Even if it's a BAD game, you can still appreciate parts of it that DO work, or had ambition and passion put into it.
You can also ENJOY a game without appreciating it. Don't forget that.
If I enjoyed the game... I really appreciate having it.
Gotta admit a lot of the rest of the collection I could dump.
Think about which games you treasure the most and sell the rest online, trade them in, or sell them in a yard sale.