What do you collect? V2.0

[can_dude]

I collect game consoles, not systems (C64, GBA), but consoles and am up to 56 unique consoles...that is to say 56 consoles that dont play the same games (save for backwards compatible consoles)...I have about 70 or so consoles all together.

1292 series (Hanimex 1392)
A'Can Funtech (info on this system will be coming soon to the DP)
Amstrad GX4000
Atari 2600
Atari 5200
Atari 7800
Atari Jaguar
Atari Jaguar CD
Atari XE GS
Bally Astrocade
Bandai Playdia
Casio Loopy
Casio PV-1000
Coleco Telstar Arcade
ColecoVision
Commodore 64 GS
Emerson Arcadia 2001
Epoch CassetteVision
Epoch Super Cassette Vision
Epoch SCV Lady Edition
FairChild Channel F
FM Townes Marty
Intertron VC4000
Magnavox Odyssey2
Mattel Intellivision
Memorex VIS
Microsoft XBOX
NEC PC-FX
NEC SuperGrafx
NEC Turbo Duo
NEC Turbo Grafx 16
NEC Turbo Grafx CD
Neo Geo AES
Neo Geo CD
Nintendo (NES)
Famicom Disk System
Nintendo 64
Nintendo GameCube
Super Nintendo
Nintendo Virtual Boy
Panasonic 3DO
Philips CD-I
Pioneer LaserActive
RCA Studio II
Sega 32x
Sega CD
Sega Genesis
Sega Master System
Sega Dreamcast
Sega Saturn
Sega SG-1000
Sony Playstation
Sony Playstation2
Vectrex
ViewMaster InteractiveVision
Vtech Creativision

this list doesnt include my consoles such as my SHarp Twin Famicom or Mark III, my Odyssey (not a console), or my different versions of the same console (Rowtron TV Computer, same as VC4000)...

[Ed Oscuro]

Good call on not resurrecting the poll part of my idea, Cap'n, and I think this way it's much more interesting. It was neat to watch the numbers tally up, but I don't think it would be terribly easy to set up a poll that let people discuss what they collected (barring the ability to do a multi-choice, which wouldn't work in the normal forum system anyway...hmm, interesting idea...)

For myself, I collect titles for the MSX2 (perhaps some MSX stuff as well), Famicom, Super Famicom, Japanese Mega Drive, Sharp x68000, Neo Geo, a few N64 titles, GameBoy, and hopefully some Japanese PS2 stuff soon.

Series-wise, I try to pick up any Makaimura, Metroid, Shinobi, Akumajo Dracula and Contra stuff I can find. I have picked up every copy of Akumajo Dracula x68000 I have seen for sale, though to be fair there may be more where I got the last one from (don't tell me it's so, because then I'll have to buy a third).

I recently acquired installments 4, 5, 6, and 4 "Easytype" from the Japanese releases of the Final Fantasy series. They're not in the best shape ever, but for now this has quenched my thirst to pick those up for whatever reason caused me to want them (I don't play Final Fantasy games.)

I do try to collect all prototype/store display hardware I can find, as well as other odd (and aesthetically pleasing) variants of hardware such as the approximately 1.2 million variants of Sega hardware known to man for systems like the Mega Drive (I disregard NES/Famicom hardware because it's ugly).

So far my dilligent attempts to uncover a copy of the elusive C64 title "The Last Ninja" or any of its offspring have proven fruitless, so I continue to be without a last ninja in my collection.

[hu6800]

I only collect for The King of Consoles:

Atari 2600

Cheers,

Marco

so you collect playstation stuff huh?
hahah.
think about it
it survived even after the psx2 was released!

[hu6800]

I collect game consoles, not systems (C64, GBA), but consoles and am up to 56 unique consoles...that is to say 56 consoles that dont play the same games (save for backwards compatible consoles)...I have about 70 or so consoles all together.

1292 series (Hanimex 1392)
A'Can Funtech (info on this system will be coming soon to the DP)
Amstrad GX4000
Atari 2600
Atari 5200
Atari 7800
Atari Jaguar
Atari Jaguar CD
Atari XE GS
Bally Astrocade
Bandai Playdia
Casio Loopy
Casio PV-1000
Coleco Telstar Arcade
ColecoVision
Commodore 64 GS
Emerson Arcadia 2001
Epoch CassetteVision
Epoch Super Cassette Vision
Epoch SCV Lady Edition
FairChild Channel F
FM Townes Marty
Intertron VC4000
Magnavox Odyssey2
Mattel Intellivision
Memorex VIS
Microsoft XBOX
NEC PC-FX
NEC SuperGrafx
NEC Turbo Duo
NEC Turbo Grafx 16
NEC Turbo Grafx CD
Neo Geo AES
Neo Geo CD
Nintendo (NES)
Famicom Disk System
Nintendo 64
Nintendo GameCube
Super Nintendo
Nintendo Virtual Boy
Panasonic 3DO
Philips CD-I
Pioneer LaserActive
RCA Studio II
Sega 32x
Sega CD
Sega Genesis
Sega Master System
Sega Dreamcast
Sega Saturn
Sega SG-1000
Sony Playstation
Sony Playstation2
Vectrex
ViewMaster InteractiveVision
Vtech Creativision

this list doesnt include my consoles such as my SHarp Twin Famicom or Mark III, my Odyssey (not a console), or my different versions of the same console (Rowtron TV Computer, same as VC4000)...

your getting close.
where is your pcengine LT ? hahaha

[Kroogah]

Redux.

Wow. Last time I posted in this topic I didn't even know what Beatmania was.

Well, I liquidated my collection in an attempt to kill the collecting bug but...it didn't work. The little bastard never dies. ^_^

I have recently begun collecting Konami's Bemani series, and PS2 games (in that order, pretty much)

[evilmess]

In my house we have several game systems and they're all hooked up to a TV and get played.

Sega DC: It's my daughters. I don't really collect for it but I do look for good games for her all the time. Half of her expanding libray is from my contributions.

PSOne: This is my son's system, I mildly collect for this one and I try to buy him collectible games that he'll enjoy playing.

PS2: My system. I consider this a collectible and I'm trying to build up a good library of games and PS2 add-ons.

Super Famicom and Super NES: My system. Right now my main collectible.

Sega Nomad. My system. This is my secondary collectible. I really need to pick up a Genesis console with the Sega CD and 32x so I can give my Nomad a rest.


Sega Game Gear. My system. I just want the TV add-on but I do try to pick up good games for it when the price is right.

Virtual Boy. My system. I don't collect for this. If I found games in the wild I'd buy them but the VB is such a pain in the neck to play. It sits on my desk at work.

Game Cube: Family System. I just try to buy games for that the whole family can enjoy.

I plan on adding the following systems sooner or later
3DO
Jaguar with CD add-on.
NEC Consoles
Sega Saturn
NEO GEO

[RetroYoungen]

I mostly collect what would be considered "neo-classic," namely NES, SNES, Genesis, NGPC, Saturn, GB/C, and if they're considered neo-classic yet, PS-X and DC. I wish I could afford Neo Geo AES stuff, but alas, I'm about as broke as I was before I found DP.

[le geek]

I mainly collect for the Atari 2600. I hope to have a 'complete' first party NTSC collection somewhat soon with game and manual, as well as the three PAL exclusives. And then continue to chip away at the third party titles...

I'm dabbling with the 5200, Saturn, and Turbografx 16 as well, but am leaning towards getting only games that are fun...

I have the following systems VCS, A52, A78, LYX, JAG, JCD, C64, AMI, NES, SNE, N64, GBC, GBA, GC, TEX, DUO, GEN, SCD, 32X, SAT, DC, 3DO, PS2 and am just shy of 1000 games...

Cheers,
Ben

[skittles]

I collect what is most readily available in my area. Basically that consists of the following:

NES
SNES
SMS
Genesis
Game Gear

My personal fav is the SMS though

[waxpoet]

Right now I collect basically only the top games for the systems that I own. I do have certain categories that I will buy any game for even if I wouldnt buy it on the merit of the gameplay.

For example...

1.) Treasure Games....any and all...recently trying to get into the games that the team developed before they became treasure.

2.) Metal Gear Series (any part of the series from either the US or Japan. I collect all versions of the same game from both countries, along with any MG toys I can find)

3.) Along with the metal gear series, any hideo kojima related games...again all versions...

4.) Bungie Developed Games....you all know them from Halo but I was a huge Myth Series fanatic at one time in my life. I collect anything from the Marathon, Myth, and Halo Series including toys. (Damn anyone have a Bandai Pippin Super Marathon cartridge they want to donate to me????)

5.) Metroid Series....again like the Metal Gear...pretty much the same...interested in toys too but I only know of the Samus figure

6.) Zelda Series...same as Metroid/Metal gear minus the toys...but might get into those later when I own my own place and a gameroom to put them in


Thats basically it for the 'I will collect anything related to it' categories. However, I do own a PS2, Xbox (only own Halo though), Dreamcast, Sega CDX, Super Famicom, Famicom, and hope to get a Famicom Disk System while I am in Japan.

Right now I am in Japan and only have my Famicom and Super Famicom. I plan on focusing on the best 30 or so Japanese games for those while I am in Japan. After that I would love to get into Megadrive, Turbo Duo, and Saturn.

Again aside for the above categories, I just like to collect and play the games. In the case of the Famicom or Super Famicom unless it falls into the above games I dont even need it with a box or manual as long as the cartridge is in mint condition.


...sorry for the long post...cheers

[ringo42]

Right now I only really collect for the NES, but will pick up a Genesis or SNES if its something I want to play

[sniperCCJVQ]

The NES \^_^/

I'm at 368 games right now.

Also some specific games for the SNES, GB, Genesis.

[Kejoriv]

I collect for every console except handhelds. Im not a fan of those.

[number6]

I collect all things electronic gaming related like many here. My main focus however is classic handheld/tabletop games. I have had terrible luck finding these things locally at flea markets, pawn shops, and thrift stores so I have been forced to get all my handhelds on ebay. I plan to try out Philly Classic 5 and also a big HAM radio/computer flea market that supposedly has some good old stuff.

It will take me a long time to get all the classic handhelds I want, but that's half the fun of collecting. Actually acquiring all that cool stuff. The other half is playing and repairing these systems as well as bragging to my friends .

[charitycasegreg]

The only systems I have are atari 2600, nes, snes, genesis, ps1, game boy, and master system. The main system I am going for right now is the nes, but I still collect for the rest. If I see some good deals on games for a system I dont have, Ill get the games and hope to find the system soon after. By the way, I dont collect for ps1...blah

[SebasC]

I Mainly collect NES cause its the first console i owned and that i have great memories of. But every now and than i buy some Snes or GB stuff.

[Speedy]

I collect for al systems from NES and up, but a few weeks i decided to focus on the Dreamcast (but if i find anything cheap for any other console i buy it to ). It's a relative cheap system, it has an small library (216), it has lots of good games that still look and play good today, and all it's games are relative easy to find (i do PAL only). I still can buy loads-o-games here in town and eBay is full of DC games.

[XSkater2099]

i am a straight up 2D fan.. i love Fighters, that is def my favortie genre, i also love 2d Side scolling games, like Mario, Megaman, Contra, Castlevania etc.

I collect games for all console i own, but i mostly am interested in Neoi-Geo games, and collecting the fighters for that system.

[ghostangelofcky]

anything I can find nes to present, $ allowing, maybe I'll get into imports someday. PS nice site!!!

[Chaosbear]

New poster here. I'm mostly a Sega collector working on finishing my dreamcast collection. Down to 21 needed but I also pick up any cheap games for my other systems, my PS, snes, n64, xbox, GC, 2600 et cetera.


Cb

[ghostangelofcky]

as far as for the SEGA CD, JAG, 3DO, and PS1 big boxes, if I see em and I don't own em, they get bought.
Every thing else I just kinda grab what looks cool.

[Orange]

**PICTURES AVAILABLE** will post on ebay once i have a reply

NOT A DICK SMITH WIZZARD!! OR ANY OTHER VARIATION! Has two joypads which combine to a QWERTY keyboard! comes with single classic game "Space Invaders"

Great for one who has no starting base for Creatiivision and is looking at getting into it! Great because it only has a small game collection, all of which are very rare to come across.

Will sell for cheap, as i have no interest in the collection of older gaming systems. NOMINATE a price!!!! I live in Australia, and will send to anywhere, so long as you pay for the P&H.

Very good condition, however the boxes have been misplaced. woodgrain sides, classic machine. I've spent many many hours on this one.

TECH SPECS!

Manufacturer: Video Technology Ltd
Variants: Creativision, Funvision, Hanimex Rameses, Dick Smith Wizzard
Release date: 1981
Rarity: Medium-High

Processor: 2 MHz 6502
RAM: 16 KB Dynamic RAM, 1 KB Static RAM, 2 KB system program
Graphics: 256 x 192 pixels, 28 columns x 24 rows of text, 16 colours
Sound: 3 musical channels and one noise channel
Key features: Membrane keyboard integrated into joysticks.

[PapaStu]

Seen this thread a few times, surprised that ive not posted in here yet.

I've got a decent number of systems, and a fair share of games for all of them. But I really collect only a few... My older systems, though loved are not really played much, and i'd rather buy for something that i've got a decenly high chance of playing.

PSOne (hands down winner)
PS2
GCN
XBox
DC
GBA (kinda, I'll buy for it, but much more infrequently than my other main purchased systems)
And ive been known to buy N64 when its something good and complete.

[EASports]

NES mostly, cause I'm a 20-something year old who grew up with the best of the best, and I'm still playing with power! Also Atari 2600, 5200, a little SNES and C64. But sucky crap, up here in Alaska, the pickings are pretty slim indeed. But I try to get by. I did, on a happier note, just finish my MAME cabinet. I urge any of you who have some extra bucks and extra time to check out www.arcadecontrols.com. But now that I'm done with that, I switch back to NES mode!

[Naiera]

Neo Geo AES, PS1, PS2, Xbox, GC, GBA, NGPC, Genesis, Saturn, SNES, Dreamcast and PC Engine.

I only buy games I want to play, unless it's something like Freak Out used for like $7 at EBGames. I really only play vertical shooters, 2d-fighters and RPG's. I mostly collect for the Saturn, PS1, AES, PS2 and Dreamcast.

I don't collect consoles. All of my consoles, except for my AES, are in gamers condition, and I don't have the money to buy various Dreamcast variations or funny looking PC Engines.

It's been a while since I've bought a full-priced PAL release. Feels good PAL games are meant to be bought from the bargain bin. All my money goes to American discussion board members, and Hong Kong and Japenese eBay sellers.