We know the wife forced it. You had lost control dude. I understand as I too was on instagram, tiktok, youtube. Posting 3 times a week about retro games and history behind each game. Then my wife got pregnant for our first and, I had to make a choice. She helped me step back from the scene and I was abke to focus solely on the family. 4 kids later, and I still own every piece of my mega collection including 3 arcades. She knew I had it under control. That I had set my priorities straight. Now today, I enjoy spme of my retro with my son and daughter! Without going nuts again. What's terrifying in your case is that one day soon, you'll run out of footage and you'll have what? No more collection dude. And your channel will become what? Just another podcast from all the infinit other podcasts? I wish you the best dude. Hope it all works out.
@@TheRetroChallengerV I would have had her on here and she would have gladly confessed to this... but she didn't and never forced it. In fact, she told me "Are you sure?" when I first said to her I wanted to do this. Also, why are you trying to predict the future of this channel? Sounds like you actually do not wish me the best, dude.
Amen! My kids are getting older and we recently moved into my childhood home and it's absolutely WILD how the memories hit. I deeply wish we had the videos and pictures growing up. You are truly blessed
I think all the footage you have of you and your dad and this channel alone is worth more than that collection tyler! Thank you for sharing all these great moments with us.
@@MyRetroLifeI kept all my Pokémon games and my game gear in the box I can at least for right now never let them go I’m also thinking about releasing footage of my great uncle getting a vcr for his 60tb anniversary
@@MyRetroLifeyeah man… it’s so weird but watching these videos makes me miss my childhood and also helps me appreciate the present with my own kids. I totally agree with your decision. You are right to start a new collection with your kids. It wasn’t a bad decision. Great video. You can always buy some of the classics that you enjoyed the most. It isn’t as if they are gone forever man.
Tyler, I told you about 6 months ago I had Leukemia after watching the video with about mario Galaxy and your dad passing. I want you to know I had bone marrow transplant from my brother and am now cancer free and man having faith is where it’s at Jesus is lord and I woulda never been as close to God as I am now. having cancer has helped me have a relationship with Christ that i would had never had if I did not go through this wicked horrible disease. I now love my wife more than I ever have. I’m 40 and have been married since 2006. Jesus Christ healed me and I am truly blessed . I have had my child hood collection since I was about 4Years old . I am like you I’ve had so many consoles and so many rare games and parents that truly spoiled my brother and I. I have been debating on selling my collection. I think I am going to sell all my collection except my super Nintendo, N64 and Saturn collection. The saturn Games I feel are only going to be worth more and the super nes and N64 are just easy for my kids to play since they are cartridge. Thank you for helping me see i can let this stuff go. my Nes, super famicom ,sega cd , 32x , dreamcast, ps1, ps2 and xbox games are going to go. God bless you and keep doing what you’re doing.
Hey guys! Thanks for checking out this video. I really felt like I needed to update y'all on the whole story surrounding the sale of my childhood video game collection. Guys - It's important not to live with regrets. We all make mistakes. If you're living with a regret, I encourage you to make peace with it. There's so much joy to be had living for today. Thanks guys! Wishing everyone the best.
My Dad passed away the same year your Dad did. My faith and relationship with God also got stronger after the passing of my Dad. Your memories made with your Dad and the video game collection you experienced together will live on forever and is truly priceless, just as your relationship with God. Thank you so much for sharing and for your courage to share your faith to the world.
Its a bit different than us here, we usually have greater relations with God after losing someone. We e become more religious because we realised we are will someday live this world , and now when the people we love already gone ,God is the only one that will accompanying us for the rest of our life
@Exgn7 Id rather cope with my 'imaginary' God than with your alcohol, drugs addiction disguised as medication, and therapist/shrink that you pay to listened to your b*llshit story of pitying your weak self
Regret is a natural feeling. It’s a byproduct of being alive. There’s no one alive who doesn’t regret something. The thing to remember is that regret doesn’t mean you did something wrong. Regret doesn’t give you the ability to travel through time and change things. It’s just a feeling, that comes and goes like all the rest. Don’t fight it. Don’t indulge it. Just let it be.
I'm sad to hear that people have unsubbed from you because of this video, this was very mentally and emotionally soothing video, especially for those us who struggle with regret, grief and faith and I'm glad you made this video.
Just turned 40 recently. And man, when you get older and start to become aware of your own mortality, it becomes easier to let plastic & cardboard, or memory trophies go. You can't take it with you, nor can you really recapture that feeling or recreate those awesome memories. They were first-time experiences after all, with cutting edge technology, decades ago. Cherish the memories, photo's and video footage if you have it and make new memories while living in the now. Still, i wish the world today would be more like the late 80's & early 90's. what an amazing time to be alive! :P The fun fashion, music, wild imaginative commercials, cartoons, malls(I could go on and on). I'm so grateful to have grown up in a time when the internet didn't exist. Magical times!
To be fair i hate it when people i follow start to get too much into religion. Cults are very easy to access to nowadays and even tough im catholic like Tyler i prefer to keep that at minimum or just very personal levels. I think Tyler is doing ok with how he express himself but i have seen other influencers taking a step too much and that is when i just cant take it
@@AronGKatz If you don't have faith, you've got nothing, imo. Without it, i think it's easy to crumble, be self destructive and lose focus in life. Ah, to be a kid again. To have that level of wonderment, imagination, excitability, to view the world as one big magical place(We believed in Santa clause for jeebs sake, and the Christmas's & B-Days were incredible) and to be completely oblivious and naive to real world problems and all of the responsibilities that come with being an adult, along with our parents being youthful and present, grandparents being alive, being closer with cousins & aunts etc etc. AND during the late 80's/early to mid 90's, plus pre-internet? Those days were a childs haven! :P 89 - 95 were the greatest years of my life.
When my dad died when I was 19, I all the sudden stopped caring about my stuff I had accumulated over the years. My video game and record collection was stolen by a so called “friend.” I spent years regretting and trying to figure out why. I eventually accepted that grieving is a weird thing. You do things totally out of character because of grief. Luckily, I still have my old NES I got when I was 4 and it still works. I am appreciative about that. I know you still have your old sega, I remember you mentioning that. Just cherish what you still have, that’s what I learned. As far as the money stuff goes, just think about bitcoin. You could have bought some bit coin in the 2010s and been mega rich. There’s was no way of knowing.
Wouldn’t beat yourself up Tyler, the people paying those prices are trying to relive their childhood. You have them on tape. And I’d use my entire bank to watch all those times with my dad. I got obsessed in Nostalgia in 2016-2019, it was unhealthy.
It is unhealthy, but it's so hard to let go. Especially growing up in the eighties and nineties. Amazing music, movies and shows. Games were just becoming awesome. Sometimes I watch things from the nineties that I never would have watched back then, just to go back again.
@@MyRetroLife I just became a Dad myself this year and I’m trying to get so much stuff on film with my daughter. My wife said how much she loved it and I didn’t explain how I knew, but I said to her it will mean more to her when she gets older. I owe your Dad 😂 your journey isn’t just about making people look back it’s teaching them as they go forward.
@@mr.mysterious7940 that’s absolutely fine as long as it doesn’t let it stagnate you. I spent so much of my 20’s thinking back to times that were ‘better’ when my present was something people would kill for.
You could never have predicted tbe pandemic and how prices would have surged. I wish i had bought my games when i wanted to in 2017, but i was overseas and it wasnt feasible. Started my collection in 2023 and ive spent about 5x what i would have if i had started in 2017 (were talking tens of thousands of dollars). At the end of the day, your memories of your father and the videos he left you, and especially your family, are the real treasures.
my dad is going thru cancer right now. video games is like what keeps my mind positive. he should be getting home in a few weeks hopefully if everything goes well.
Praying for your dad, please look into Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition- especially lots of green smoothies, salads, soups, oatmeal, etc. It does wonders for cancer and overall health!
As a fellow believer thank you for sharing your testimony! Like you said, all of these things (money, possessions, etc) on this earth will fade away and mean absolutely nothing compared to the relationships we make and the testimony we leave behind.
I’m 22 but one of the hardest things I believe we face in life is moving past things like this. Saying goodbye is hard but necessary. My childhood dog recently passed away and it’s made me realize how we all have to go through this. Whether it’s a game collection or family member. Time and life goes on whether we like it or not. It’s important to remember the times, keep them through photos or videos, but move on for new experiences. My mom used to tell me when I was sad my buddies left after a sleepover playing Xbox 360, watching movies, etc throughout the night “this has to happen for you to have the next sleepover.” Such is life 👍
Lost my father back in 2020. Because of him I’m a gamer. I enjoy your content and relate to it a lot! But, I recently started thinning out my collection and curating to what I really want. And when I came across all my dad’s favorite games I couldn’t sell them or if was a game I had memories playing them together. God Bless you brother !
The decline of physical media and the fact that I don’t have a good computer for emulation is why I’m keeping a stronghold on my PS1 and PS2 collection. There’s a different aura and a real charm associated with playing these games on real PlayStation hardware.
Ps2 emulation isn't perfect, even with a good PC it's often glitchy and has input lag, I'm speaking from experience. Definitely hang on to your original hardware for PS2.
Yup i put everything in a hard drive that i can boot up from my ps2. I havent really seen any major flaws. Ps2 games dont really hold for me. The box/cartridge games do it for me
@@RetroPlus it is roms on an sd card. Running on original hardware. I can tell no difference when playing a disc or the rom. 🤷♂️ try it out before you knock it.
My comment from your selling my collection video "I would keep the ones the old man got. However i also respect not holding onto things like that or allowing it to become an unhealthy addiction. Besides, we should store up treasure in heaven, not on the Earth." It is what it is now, the videos your dad left are the real treasure.
Subbed, thank you for sharing your faith Tyler. I am also a Christian and considering selling parts of my game collection so this was very relevant for me. God bless!
It's a struggle. Still have my collection but the space it takes up continues to grow and I know it needs to be downsized the next time I move if I hope to maintain what's left of my sanity. You did the right thing, Tyler. You put your daughter and family 1st.
The fact you have those home videos and can still hear his voice any time you like is a huge gift. I’d give just about anything to hear my Ma again. The memories are the best thing to collect. God bless you and your family.
Brother, i still love my dad and he did everything in his power to keep our family afloat. But he HATED me playing videogames. He is still around and i am thankful (even though we live distant) but you are so lucky to have had such an amazing dad who loved you and wanted to share his interests with you. Bless 🙏🏼
At the end of the day; those old photos and videos is gonna mean more to you than anything else, they will keep the great memories alive and is more important than keeping a 1000+ game collection😊
I am in a very challenging part of my life right now, things are very difficult and I am barely hanging on. I had to sell my NES games from childhood for a fraction of their worth to make ends meet last month and it killed me. I don't have very much left from my childhood and holding those games knowing that I held them and played them as a kid with my parents meant a lot to me. Tangible pieces of my past. Now they are just inventory in a game store and it tears me up inside. Watching this video helped me feel a lot better about having to do that and understanding that the value is in the experiences I had with them and the memories, not just the physical object. I don't think it ever wont hurt, but you certainly helped me with these complicated feelings I've had over it. I appreciate you and your channel, thank you for sharing everything you do.
@@JeffWatchesTH-cam We all go through hard times sometimes, some of us worse than others. Honestly exercise, reading and retro video games have been a huge outlet for me. I didn't grow up with much money so I could never afford the latest systems. I only got a 16 bit Sega back in 2001 when they where on huge mark down. I bought it for 30 dollars or so brand new lol. Hang in there man trust me its only a season :).
Tyler, it means a lot to me that you shared your faith with us. It says a lot about your personality and character. You stand up for what you believe in and you are willing to help others get through their struggles. Your channel means a lot and I appreciate everything you do.
I think its fantastic you using TH-cam as a medium to help you heal and get a sense of closure over the whole thing. keep making quality content! My family enjoys watching your videos as we are all video game nuts here new and old.
This was a really touching video. I know letting go of your collection couldn't have been easy and the market situation really stinks. but all the memories and footage you have is worth so much more. your dad was awesome!
I started collecting because of your videos Tyler, I have a modest collection of Japanese Ps1, Dreamcast, and Ps2 games. Mostly collecting the games you found interesting, so I could try them out! I am saving these consoles and games for my kids, thanks for these videos Tyler!
I’m a casual viewer and enjoyed your videos. This is the first time I heard that your dad was deceased! And so long ago. I just lost my mom at the end of 2022 and the pain was so intense, I can’t imagine losing her as young as you were. Even though it was 2007, I’m sorry for your loss. 😞 🙏🏼
I've never seen your channel before this. I just have to say.. Dude, there is literally NO POSSIBLE WAY you could have known what was going to happen. You have an absolutely incredible past with your father that a lot of us watching could only ever dream of.. I know it stings, but I think starting a new collection with your daughter is such a fantastic idea, and it made me want to do something similar with my child. This video made my eyes well up lol
Beautiful video brother. I found your channel a few years ago and thought it was so cool that you had all this footage from growing up and that you were sharing these memories with us. Now that my wife and I had our first child earlier this year, I come back frequently and it makes me feel great hearing from another Dad who loves video games and shares them with his kids. Thank you for opening up and sharing a part of your childhood with us, your videos are a beacon of light in what can otherwise feel like a very dark world at times. I also wanted to mention I made a point to sit down and watch this video because of the post you made about it on Twitter. I'm not religious and consider myself agnostic. It doesn't bother me in the slightest to hear anyone talk about their experiences around faith. I suspect that I am not alone in this and that those who would be offended or unsubscribe are hopefully the minority. Keep doing you, love the positivity and the wholesomeness of your channel.
You just taught me a very valuable lesson brother, thank you for that. It is just money, and it is just things and we cannot take them with us, it is about the relationships and how me make an impact with our time on this earth. I have had a lot of regrets and I have started going to church a lot more. Thank you again, God Bless you.
This video was so sweet. It made me choke up when you spoke about your Dad. My girlfriend asked if I was crying… I had to blame the spice from the dinner we had just eaten earlier. We lost my father coming up on two years now and this video just hit me in my heart. Thank you for sharing and continuing to post. Thank you.
I lost my entire collection after I wasn’t able to see my daughter again because her mom is nuts but whatever. Anyways brother I had nearly 1210 different games, 256 different consoles, 12 crts tvs, 1 neo geo arcade working cabinet plus vhs tapes, dvds and Blu-ray collection. Nearly 32,000 dollars lost but here I am living in a different state and finally after 5 years I’m able to talk to my daughter again by phone. And yes that’s all that matters is my daughter and I regret nothing, it is what it is. Being able to see or communicate with my own daughter is why I have no regrets to what have happened. I love your channel and thank you for showing us your memories. Keep being a part of my life with all your great memories and than you for it. Much love to you and your family. Take care brother.
As my grandma grows older, I also find myself becoming more in touch with my faith. I think for a lot of us who grow up Catholic, when we're younger, we go away from it and take it for granted. It's just another thing our parents are telling us to do, something they're into that we don't really need. It's easy to think we think we can find our own way, and faith is unnecessary. But as I'm getting older, and more and more people in my life pass away, I understand the point of my grandparent's faith and why they instilled it in me- I see how it keeps me connected to them, how it has made me who I am, and how it has made me able to be strong, and I want to teach the same to my children. I feel a ton of regret for many things in hindsight, but just as you said, we need to let go and not beat ourselves up. Life goes on, the people we love are always with us, and there's always a future to believe in when we believe in God. God bless you and your family, and thanks for always sharing your beautiful stories with us. ❤
I love how raw and real you are with us, your audience. And you have moved on to a new place in your life, so selling your games sounds like the right choice for the time. The eternal is what really matters most of all. Bless you brother Tyler ❤
Can you please make a video of your setup to convert VHS to Digital. It looks so amazing in your videos. I’m sure the internet and myself included would benefit greatly ! Awesome videos as always. Watching your channel takes me back to my game boy and N64 days. Love watching these
The trick is to use an older TV tuner card with composite inputs alongside a spare machine from the ‘00s, preferably one with hardware accelerated MPEG-2 encoding
This is your best video. Lost my dad in 2020 and letting go is not easy but it’s a part of growing up and you mentioning God just brings tears to my eyes cuz your story is beautiful, uplifting, and brings hope to a brighter future. No regrets. Thanks for going back to the old format for this one 🙏🏼 Bless you brother.
Been watching for years Tyler. Thank you for making this type of content to share with the world. Shed many tears watching this channel. Thanks for everything you do!
I 100% understand the needing a restart part brother. I was holding on to so many childhood games and toys that I let go of in order to move and purchase a home. I miss some of the things at times but now my wife and I are homeowners and I feel better about the decision every day.
Wow! I can see why you regret selling in 2018 instead of after 2020 based on Pricecharting. Everything double or tripled in value. But money comes and goes all the time. You got yourself a family, bro! You also have a TH-cam following that has your back!
Great video, great testimony, appreciate the courage to share your conviction. I’m not as much a video gamer, but as a TTRPG collector, I regret selling my childhood collection, only for the memories with friends I no longer see. Good trip down memory lane!
God is good 🙏when my mom and dad passed away, I needed a break from everything. I missed a whole gaming generation. With time I came back better than ever I enjoy gaming daily and helps me reminisce in the good times 🙏 great video!
Regret. Thats such a huge word. Myself personally, I don't regret any one thing I did or did not do. I have a good life and have everything I could ever want. What I do regret: not living in the moments during my youth. I look back and wish I lived in those moments moreso than I did. I was so concerned about getting ahead, trying to grow up faster (because I hated not being in control or responsible for myself, I was a weird kid). I look back and think about how I wish I enjoyed myself more than I did, because it wouldn't take away anything I have today.
I love the honesty and how much you share your personal life with everyone. I wish you the best. You're so lucky to have all the memories your dad recorded. Life is short. You're more lucky than you know. Enjoy life man thats all we can do until the end..
These videos have made me better appreciate the time I’m still getting to have with my dad and with my own kids. Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments.
I seriously wish I had all of my childhood games still, even the ones from my teenage years too. It’s a good thing some of these games have gotten remasters, remakes, or rereleased. I’ve got a quite of few of them back that way, but not all of them. Either way, I’m glad I got what I got now without guilt but I do some guilt too. Also, as a fellow believer like you too, you’re doing the right thing to move forward with your life to grow in Him too. And 100% with you about our worldly possessions not being with us since our true treasure will be in Heaven. Keep the faith my dude, and keep on gaming!
While I do regret selling my collection, it was mostly just to help keep my home and pay bills we had little money for. So I would have regretted not selling and be kicked out of my home my parents and I live in. So either way, I’d regret something as both were important to me. I hope I never have to be forced between selling something I care for to make ends meet or losing my house ever again. 😢
I sold all my games and kept my consoles. I too, regret selling my games. I kept them perfect as a kid and sold them for dollars at yard sales my parents held. Did the same thing with my 80/90s toys that are worth hundreds per figure now.
I think you have the right attitude. They always say hindsight is 20/20, but I think you can only be held responsible for what you know at the time you made the decision. You can't change what has happened: you can only move forward and make new memories with your daughters and cherish the old memories. A very genuine video. God bless.
You are a man who has truly won at life. I feel like at some point in our lives, we must part with things in order to grow and become stronger. There are times that I've noticed that you speak with calmness and clarity, like someone who knows where they are in life and that is commendable. Faith goes a long way, and it'll take you places and help you overcome the trials and tribulations one must face. God bless and keep doing the work.
I'm actually surprised that Tyler's dad never bought any of the cartridge copiers in the early 90s. I recall that he had purchased Japanese imports back in the day. When I started doing thar, first from Diehard Games (same guys who would later start up GameFan magazine), I had many of them offering me Chinese backup systems. I bought a Super Magicom in 1992, for $350. It was pricey, but you could rent a game for $1 and put it on a 25¢ floppy disk. SNES games were also reaching $80, which was kind of insane. Anyway, I'd buy the games I really liked. So, in as way, it was like I was downloading demos/trials. I'd also wait until the game was on sale to buy them. Those were some fun times. :)
So I think he would have been all about them. Dad loved the burned Emulator with all the Sega Master System library we had for our Dreamcast. It blew him away!
@@MyRetroLife Oh absolutely, your Dad collected games to play them, rather than for monetary investment or bragging rights, so he'd have loved the convenience I'd imagine! Man, totally would have loved to have chatted to him :(
@@videogameobsession I had a Super Wild Card for the SNES back then, most expensive thing I ever bought as a kid. But I saved a ton on games, either renting them from Blockbuster, or found a guy in a local newspaper who would sell a bunch of them. So had loads of unreleased/unfinished games back then!
Thank you for this video. My dad passed away a few days ago. Video games were a huge part of our bonding. Without my dad, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
Dude i sold my mint n64 collection and saturn during hard times everything boxed with all rare stuff even the donkey kong green console! All one owner myself! Wish i never would have done it! I've been crying for years now !!. Huge mistake on my part but it happens!!
I still have much of my old game collection. Some of the titles and consoles belonged to a good childhood friend of mine, who succumbed to the heart condition he was born with. He wasn’t expected to live 6 months, and he wound up making it to 32. We had great times together, and my collection is a reminder of that time. I couldn’t sell it for any price. I respect your decision to sell your collection, Tyler, and I’m so glad you’ve built such a wonderful life, and new memories. I feel the same way about my niece and nephew, who I get to see constantly, including today. I’m holding onto my past, yes, but I’ve also got a foot in the present. “When I became a man, I put away childish things…including the fear of being called childish” C.S Lewis.
I'm 43 years old and you consistently make me tear up with your stories and words. I did not grow up with a father so I can only live that life through you. God bless you.
Oh man, thanks for sharing this story. It's a good reminder of keeping the right things the priority and striving forward, not backward. As much as I like collecting things from my childhood, I constantly battle with knowing when to say I've collected enough. Sometimes I regret certain purchases. Some times I have to ask myself if I will ever use or enjoy something after collecting it. I need to be more practical sometimes.
I recently sold my entire life’s collection. I was sick of lugging around boxes and boxes of retro gaming shit every time I moved. And I never played any of it to warrant keeping it. I am satisfied with my PS5, Switch, and RetroPi with all the retro stuff on it.
Instead of completely getting rid of it, you could of just sold all of your 8-16 bit cartridges and bought EverDrives, and for disc based consoles, just store the discs in a couple of CD binders. You save a TON of space this way and it absolutely helps resolve a lot of that mental clutter that can happen when you have bookcases stacked full of games. Then put what you have in a closet, and maybe pop it out one day when you're feeling that nostalgia. At least when it's out of sight, it's out of mind.
I had a similar monetary regret by not waiting just a few more years. But there’s no way I could have known! I came to the same conclusion and level of peace you seem to have settled on. it’s beautiful you recognized you needed to sell the sentimental collection to spiritually move forward and begin new stories with your family. Even though I’m not religious, it’s so heartwarming to see people find their way to contextualize the big picture of life. For you and one of my best friends, it’s their faith in god. It inspires me in my own journey. As always, thank you for sharing Tyler!! One of the best channels on TH-cam by far.
@@servare2599 Well, I actually contacted them and told them I felt as if they had price gouged me and I was very unhappy, and they actually refunded me £40 lol
As somebody who tries to put faith first in most if not all situations I have great respect for your decision in 2018. I find it very challenging to let go of the past. Of the attachment. Every time I try I fail. Proud of you man, keep up with the videos!
I have regret and this really helps. 20 years back my best friend and I had a falling out and instead of trying my best to work on our relationship and repair our friendship, we moved on. Now, sometimes I wish I had his friendship in my life again. The memories are great, but I wish I had more and that human connection that we had together.
@@robbiedoblin On homebrew it doesn’t, but it’s a viable alternative for playing on real hardware compared to cheap emulation. I agree though, I buy original whenever possible but there’s some games I don’t care that deeply about as to pay scalper prices. On the offchance I do end up feeling otherwise, that playthrough can make obtaining a legitimate copy more feasible if I truly do want it all original.
I've watched so many of your videos dude. I feel like we grew up together. I think I'm a year or two older than you. I wouldn't sweat your game collection bro. Your dad had a vision of continuing his legacy and you're now caring that torch. I'm sure he would be very proud of you."enough to make a grown man cry" Cheers
This video felt a bit weird, i love this channel as soon as i saw my first video but this one is unsettling. I can understand the clickbait thumbnail, i don't like it but i understand it, what does´t fell right to me is the fact that all of this just to talke about money. To me it looks like he's trying to convince himself that he does not regret selling of his childhood games by making this video saying that he does not. I know it´s just my perception and i am probably wrong but that was what i felt the entire time of this video, i don´t know if someone felt the same way because all the comments are positive. I apologise exposing my not so good opinion, i love this channel and i what to keep following his memories and opinions. Chears from Portugal
It was made to tell a story of regretting a bad financial decision. I lost out on a lot of money for selling when I did. Naturally anyone would be upset, especially with a family who could have benefited. Some people are just uncomfortable with anyone talking about money, and if that’s you, that’s perfectly normal and a personal thing.
@@MyRetroLife Not at all i´m fine when people talked about money and more expecific on selling their collection, not a problem to me. The video itself didn't felt right, it did´t felt 100% honest, but as i said it is probably only my perception because all of the options seems to be really positive on the comment section. I´am not trying to be rude so please don´t take this at heart, i really enjoy you videos. Sorry for any inconvenience.
@@MyRetroLife I don´t know you or your family so i would never cross that line. I was just expressing my feeling towards you video, so nothing personal or me trying to be disrespectful. I´m not that guy so i genuinely wish the best for you and your family. It´s not my place to have an opinion on what other people should do or feel with they collections.
Tyler THANK YOU for making this channel and sharing your Dad's old videos with us! THAT is the true gift you got from your Dad, and for blessing us with seeing the footage from your early life back in the 90's. I saw your post about getting all hate for your religion. I don't understand it, and frankly I see nothing wrong with this video whatsoever! I remember your original video about selling off your collection. Kansas's song "Dust in the Wind" has a very powerful lyric that I'm going to quote. "Nothing lasts forever but the Earth and sky. And all your money won't buy another minute." I 100% agree with everything you said! You can't take your game collection once you pass. You were thinking about your family's future, and in that moment you made the decision for them. I can only imagine how painful it must've been, but in the long run you made the right decision! As for me with regrets to my game collection? Well I passed up on a crystal Xbox console for $50 6 - 7 years ago. No cords, controllers, just the console. Untested too. Eh, oh well! I didn't know at the time how rare they are! Ya live and learn as they say!
@@videostash413 - I feel that sharing that sense of morality could be vulnerable to some; it has been for me. From the perspective of being a man, where being vulnerable isn’t always socially encouraged, I appreciate that Tyler permits himself to demonstrate that vulnerability in his videos - sharing his faith is another component of that too. I hope it inspires us to permit ourselves to do the same. Cheers.
I could say a lot but won't. What I will say is that (I've said this many times before) you're dad was a true treasure and left you so many with the videos. If he didn't document these amazing times, memories and expensive games then I would have never sold them.(still wouldn't but that's just me). He didn't tape you for wealth, fame, or gain in any way. It was pure love and he didn't have to but thank the internet that he did. I will watch till the day I die and be a true supporter of the video game lifestyle. ❤
My dad f'n hated video games. He even bought me a mini tv for my room at some point to get rid of them in the living room, and he never bought me anything.
Such a great message for a great Sunday!! Tyler, this video was so touching. I myself have found myself in the darker moments of my life coming to faith in God and its so comforting to hear your journey with it. Saying you have faith can be hard to say out loud and I have massive respect for you and your channel. You're ESPECIALLY right in saying that happiness lies in community. Your friends, family, and the strangers you interact with daily are the best things in life. Video games are just one of MANY things in life that should bring you closer to what's most important in life. Being amongst those you love and smiling so hard everyday because you got to wake up and see the world yet again. Love your content! Your family is blessed!
Bro all my life is just a list of decisions i regret. Here s a couple 1.on June the 4th 2007 i was 24 and i was about to go Ozzy concert and i was kinda broke so i asked my mom for some money to get some beer and she gave it to me and i went on my way,later that night i came back home and went straight to bed,then i heard noises in the middle of the night,i came out of my room and saw doctors taking my mom out on the strecher,i was kinda drunk and sleepy so i went back to bed,in the morning my brother told she had a stroke...she pssed away 5 days later without waking up,so i regret that the last thing i did was asking for some money like a little kid and i was 24. 2.Two years later my grandmother(my moms mom)had a bad fall and she had to get a hip surgery and she did,doctors said everything went smooth and she was recovering perfectly fine,my brother visited her couple of times in the hospital and she kept asking when will i come,i remember i was working a lot since i was the main provider in the family now since my mom passed away and our step dad had to step away.Anyway i remember thinking i was kinda tired to go and it's not that bad since she was totaly fine and was gonna come home on monday anyways,well my grandma passed away saturday night from blood clot,and again i was left with this regret of not even going to visit her when she asked me to come. So yeah living with a lot of that in my heart and all my video games dont even stand close to these kinda experiences. P.S 2 years ago my dog passed away,she got very sick and i decided to spend everything i had to try and get her out of that situation just so i can sleep at night knowing i did all i could,because the doctors told me the chances were slim to none,and so in 3 days i spent around 5000$(that was more than my 3 monthly salaries)still i had to let her go,for some reason this loss hurt the longest time but at least i have no regrets about that money,i knew i did all i could.I try to never regret money cause i have other heavy regrets to deal with.
I'm very sorry you have been through all that. 😢 It's tough. I thankfully 'manned up' after being uncomfortable being in hospitals to go see my sick Grandad. I didn't get told he was in hospital until a few days after he got admitted. I saw him on the weekend. He died Sunday morning. Thankfully I went even if I couldn't speak to him at least I saw him and made myself present as much as it was uncomfortable and sad.
This video got weird for me when you said you could've had so much more money. Video games for me aren't about money. I still have my childhood collection, and mine will be passed down to my family when I die
I thought just like you did until I became a father, within a few years i sold nearly all of what i had. Just kept my ps5, switch and a mini pc to emulate. Its just stuff, a dust collection that means nothing when all my spare time is focused on my boys and work. I game still, but not enough to warrant owning all what i had. Made some decent money that helped support the kids Xmas presents and bills, so i regret nothing. If you wanna keep yours forever i understand, but sometimes priorities change.
It would be like giving your kid a box of old atari games they won't appreciate it like u did Esp if u give it to them all at once it's just a overload Let them play pick and choose what they want 😅 and not interfere cus I know my dad didn't interfere with my taste n hobbies
Yeah, your kids likely won't want your collection (which will likely be sold off to the highest bidder shortly after your passing). I go to tons of estate sales, and the family almost never wants to hold onto all that stuff: Lionel Trains, Hummels, Precious Moments, motorcycles, Matchbox, old radios, Barbies, Furbies, etc, etc.
What a video. Hit me hard as my wife and I haven’t been to church in awhile. It’s been hard to find one and for me, even though I love God with all my heart I’ve been hesitant in investing my time in to another church. And I’m a huge lover of video games. It’s always been a staple in my life and has made worth living at times. Thanks for opening up on your history with games and your love for God ❤
I feel for you, man. I lost about 20 Nintendo powers (in addition to all kinds of other stuff) in a sewer backup at this craphole apartment I lived in back in college and even that still burns me.
That's beautiful, brother. As you wonderfully express, more than the games, it's about the times. Even moreso, it's about "today". I humbly thank you for sharing.
Honestly, I'm a little disappointed that your biggest regret from selling your collection is a monetary one (EDIT: I'm actually disappointed that you made a video about monetary regret and went about it in a clickbaity way... I am NOT wishing you had bigger regrets!)... Your videos consistently deliver such beautiful messages, so watching this one where the bottom line is "yeah, I could've made more money if I had waited a bit" feels kinda cheap and clickbaity. Despite this, I still find your history with games and your dad one of the most special things on all of TH-cam, and I wish you and your family all the best.
I think that's great that the only regret he has over it, is something so petty. You can always earn more money so in the end, he made the right decision and everything is right in the world.
@SUB1KOIRA Oh yeah, I'm absolutely not wishing people had more regret in their lives... I guess what I meant is that I'm disappointed that he went and made a video about it and made it look more serious than it is with the thumb and the title.
That's not the point of the video. The point was to be vulnerable and move on from something that he felt was holding him back. His "regret" was something small and not as important as the act of letting go and moving forward.
@sergeantsnugglez3228 No, that was the point of the original video about selling the collection, but was briefly reiterated here. This one literally has "I regret selling my collection" in the title, but the regret turned out to be so small that it shouldn't have been a video in the first place, really.
Very wholesome video Tyler I enjoyed it a lot and I loved hearing your thoughts again about you selling your video game collection off, and why you it regret it but also why you don’t. I think the saying “ it’s about the memories you make along way” is the best way I can describe it. When we move on like you said we don’t take our material things with us, but the excitement and fun we got to share with those material things over the years is what makes you treasure them so much more. And now you’re in a really good place where you can feel the experience what your dad felt by watching your kids grow and enjoy these new fantastic library of games that are on the way like what you’ve experienced so far with your daughter with Nintendo switch
Tyler, thanks for being honest in your thoughts and feelings. You had no idea how a pandemic would hit and the retro gaming market would explode. God always has your back and continues to bless you and your family. You carry on your father's memory and legacy through the old videos and your channel. It was about the time spent with your Dad, family and friends. Peace brother! 🙏
Remember they're just material objects my friend. We all forge huge sentimental attachments to things, I know I do. But none of us can take those things with us when we go. Even our most cherished items will one day just be a random object after we're gone, a thing with no meaning or context to anyone else, likely just junk that'll get tossed out. It's the memories that are important. In this case it's the memories of you and your dad building that collection together.
I never understood it. Unless it was a life or death situation. How In the world could have sold your games, with all the memories of your dad and childhood. It was the wrong decision.
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We know the wife forced it. You had lost control dude. I understand as I too was on instagram, tiktok, youtube. Posting 3 times a week about retro games and history behind each game. Then my wife got pregnant for our first and, I had to make a choice. She helped me step back from the scene and I was abke to focus solely on the family. 4 kids later, and I still own every piece of my mega collection including 3 arcades. She knew I had it under control. That I had set my priorities straight. Now today, I enjoy spme of my retro with my son and daughter! Without going nuts again.
What's terrifying in your case is that one day soon, you'll run out of footage and you'll have what? No more collection dude. And your channel will become what? Just another podcast from all the infinit other podcasts? I wish you the best dude. Hope it all works out.
@@TheRetroChallengerV I would have had her on here and she would have gladly confessed to this... but she didn't and never forced it. In fact, she told me "Are you sure?" when I first said to her I wanted to do this. Also, why are you trying to predict the future of this channel? Sounds like you actually do not wish me the best, dude.
The videos your dad left you are the true gift!!!
So true. And those are now immortalized forever on TH-cam. Thank you and everyone else for being part of that!
Amen! My kids are getting older and we recently moved into my childhood home and it's absolutely WILD how the memories hit. I deeply wish we had the videos and pictures growing up. You are truly blessed
I think all the footage you have of you and your dad and this channel alone is worth more than that collection tyler! Thank you for sharing all these great moments with us.
Definitely helps having all the footage. Thanks man
@@MyRetroLifeI kept all my Pokémon games and my game gear in the box I can at least for right now never let them go I’m also thinking about releasing footage of my great uncle getting a vcr for his 60tb anniversary
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@@MyRetroLifeyeah man… it’s so weird but watching these videos makes me miss my childhood and also helps me appreciate the present with my own kids.
I totally agree with your decision. You are right to start a new collection with your kids. It wasn’t a bad decision. Great video.
You can always buy some of the classics that you enjoyed the most. It isn’t as if they are gone forever man.
Tyler, I told you about 6 months ago I had Leukemia after watching the video with about mario Galaxy and your dad passing. I want you to know I had bone marrow transplant from my brother and am now cancer free and man having faith is where it’s at Jesus is lord and I woulda never been as close to God as I am now. having cancer has helped me have a relationship with Christ that i would had never had if I did not go through this wicked horrible disease. I now love my wife more than I ever have. I’m 40 and have been married since 2006. Jesus Christ healed me and I am truly blessed .
I have had my child hood collection since I was about 4Years old . I am like you I’ve had so many consoles and so many rare games and parents that truly spoiled my brother and I. I have been debating on selling my collection. I think I am going to sell all my collection except my super Nintendo, N64 and Saturn collection. The saturn Games I feel are only going to be worth more and the super nes and N64 are just easy for my kids to play since they are cartridge. Thank you for
helping me see i can let this stuff go.
my Nes, super famicom ,sega cd , 32x , dreamcast, ps1, ps2 and xbox games are going to go. God bless you and keep doing what you’re doing.
Hey guys! Thanks for checking out this video. I really felt like I needed to update y'all on the whole story surrounding the sale of my childhood video game collection. Guys - It's important not to live with regrets. We all make mistakes. If you're living with a regret, I encourage you to make peace with it. There's so much joy to be had living for today. Thanks guys! Wishing everyone the best.
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im coming to a point to want to sell my childhood retro game collection due to expenses for school… but now im convincing myself not to
Great video!
Thankyou for this.
My Dad passed away the same year your Dad did. My faith and relationship with God also got stronger after the passing of my Dad. Your memories made with your Dad and the video game collection you experienced together will live on forever and is truly priceless, just as your relationship with God. Thank you so much for sharing and for your courage to share your faith to the world.
Its a bit different than us here, we usually have greater relations with God after losing someone. We e become more religious because we realised we are will someday live this world , and now when the people we love already gone ,God is the only one that will accompanying us for the rest of our life
@@bpcgosThere is no God. You become religious because you are trying to cope with something bad.
@Exgn7 Id rather cope with my 'imaginary' God than with your alcohol, drugs addiction disguised as medication, and therapist/shrink that you pay to listened to your b*llshit story of pitying your weak self
@@Exgn7 Whatever, I'd rather become immortal than find out if we will see black forever
@@kennysdead500 You can't choose to become immortal. The education system has failed you.
Regret is a natural feeling. It’s a byproduct of being alive. There’s no one alive who doesn’t regret something. The thing to remember is that regret doesn’t mean you did something wrong. Regret doesn’t give you the ability to travel through time and change things. It’s just a feeling, that comes and goes like all the rest. Don’t fight it. Don’t indulge it. Just let it be.
Great comment. Thanks man
I'm sad to hear that people have unsubbed from you because of this video, this was very mentally and emotionally soothing video, especially for those us who struggle with regret, grief and faith and I'm glad you made this video.
Just turned 40 recently. And man, when you get older and start to become aware of your own mortality, it becomes easier to let plastic & cardboard, or memory trophies go. You can't take it with you, nor can you really recapture that feeling or recreate those awesome memories. They were first-time experiences after all, with cutting edge technology, decades ago.
Cherish the memories, photo's and video footage if you have it and make new memories while living in the now. Still, i wish the world today would be more like the late 80's & early 90's. what an amazing time to be alive! :P The fun fashion, music, wild imaginative commercials, cartoons, malls(I could go on and on). I'm so grateful to have grown up in a time when the internet didn't exist. Magical times!
@ well said
To be fair i hate it when people i follow start to get too much into religion. Cults are very easy to access to nowadays and even tough im catholic like Tyler i prefer to keep that at minimum or just very personal levels. I think Tyler is doing ok with how he express himself but i have seen other influencers taking a step too much and that is when i just cant take it
@@AronGKatz If you don't have faith, you've got nothing, imo. Without it, i think it's easy to crumble, be self destructive and lose focus in life.
Ah, to be a kid again. To have that level of wonderment, imagination, excitability, to view the world as one big magical place(We believed in Santa clause for jeebs sake, and the Christmas's & B-Days were incredible) and to be completely oblivious and naive to real world problems and all of the responsibilities that come with being an adult, along with our parents being youthful and present, grandparents being alive, being closer with cousins & aunts etc etc.
AND during the late 80's/early to mid 90's, plus pre-internet? Those days were a childs haven! :P 89 - 95 were the greatest years of my life.
When my dad died when I was 19, I all the sudden stopped caring about my stuff I had accumulated over the years. My video game and record collection was stolen by a so called “friend.” I spent years regretting and trying to figure out why. I eventually accepted that grieving is a weird thing. You do things totally out of character because of grief. Luckily, I still have my old NES I got when I was 4 and it still works. I am appreciative about that. I know you still have your old sega, I remember you mentioning that. Just cherish what you still have, that’s what I learned. As far as the money stuff goes, just think about bitcoin. You could have bought some bit coin in the 2010s and been mega rich. There’s was no way of knowing.
Wouldn’t beat yourself up Tyler, the people paying those prices are trying to relive their childhood.
You have them on tape. And I’d use my entire bank to watch all those times with my dad.
I got obsessed in Nostalgia in 2016-2019, it was unhealthy.
Yeah man seriously the greatest gift Dad ever gave me was the gift of the home movies. Thanks for the comment
It is unhealthy, but it's so hard to let go. Especially growing up in the eighties and nineties. Amazing music, movies and shows. Games were just becoming awesome. Sometimes I watch things from the nineties that I never would have watched back then, just to go back again.
@@MyRetroLife I just became a Dad myself this year and I’m trying to get so much stuff on film with my daughter.
My wife said how much she loved it and I didn’t explain how I knew, but I said to her it will mean more to her when she gets older.
I owe your Dad 😂 your journey isn’t just about making people look back it’s teaching them as they go forward.
@@mr.mysterious7940 that’s absolutely fine as long as it doesn’t let it stagnate you. I spent so much of my 20’s thinking back to times that were ‘better’ when my present was something people would kill for.
You could never have predicted tbe pandemic and how prices would have surged. I wish i had bought my games when i wanted to in 2017, but i was overseas and it wasnt feasible. Started my collection in 2023 and ive spent about 5x what i would have if i had started in 2017 (were talking tens of thousands of dollars). At the end of the day, your memories of your father and the videos he left you, and especially your family, are the real treasures.
my dad is going thru cancer right now. video games is like what keeps my mind positive. he should be getting home in a few weeks hopefully if everything goes well.
Stay strong. May the force be with your dad 💪🏽
Praying he is healed man. Thanks for watching
@@MyRetroLife thanks man
Praying for your dad, please look into Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition- especially lots of green smoothies, salads, soups, oatmeal, etc. It does wonders for cancer and overall health!
As a fellow believer thank you for sharing your testimony! Like you said, all of these things (money, possessions, etc) on this earth will fade away and mean absolutely nothing compared to the relationships we make and the testimony we leave behind.
I’m 22 but one of the hardest things I believe we face in life is moving past things like this. Saying goodbye is hard but necessary. My childhood dog recently passed away and it’s made me realize how we all have to go through this. Whether it’s a game collection or family member.
Time and life goes on whether we like it or not. It’s important to remember the times, keep them through photos or videos, but move on for new experiences.
My mom used to tell me when I was sad my buddies left after a sleepover playing Xbox 360, watching movies, etc throughout the night “this has to happen for you to have the next sleepover.” Such is life 👍
It’s criminal that this channel isn’t over a million subs. Thanks man for all the great content
Thank you 🙏 Appreciate that man
Lost my father back in 2020. Because of him I’m a gamer. I enjoy your content and relate to it a lot! But, I recently started thinning out my collection and curating to what I really want. And when I came across all my dad’s favorite games I couldn’t sell them or if was a game I had memories playing them together. God Bless you brother !
The decline of physical media and the fact that I don’t have a good computer for emulation is why I’m keeping a stronghold on my PS1 and PS2 collection. There’s a different aura and a real charm associated with playing these games on real PlayStation hardware.
You can always get an sd modded PlayStation 2. That’s what I did and still play on original hardware.
Ps2 emulation isn't perfect, even with a good PC it's often glitchy and has input lag, I'm speaking from experience. Definitely hang on to your original hardware for PS2.
Yup i put everything in a hard drive that i can boot up from my ps2. I havent really seen any major flaws. Ps2 games dont really hold for me. The box/cartridge games do it for me
@@RetroPlus it is roms on an sd card. Running on original hardware. I can tell no difference when playing a disc or the rom. 🤷♂️ try it out before you knock it.
It's a good thing I keep all the consoles and play them on the original hardware
My comment from your selling my collection video
"I would keep the ones the old man got. However i also respect not holding onto things like that or allowing it to become an unhealthy addiction. Besides, we should store up treasure in heaven, not on the Earth."
It is what it is now, the videos your dad left are the real treasure.
Subbed, thank you for sharing your faith Tyler. I am also a Christian and considering selling parts of my game collection so this was very relevant for me. God bless!
Hey man thanks! Same to you
It's a struggle. Still have my collection but the space it takes up continues to grow and I know it needs to be downsized the next time I move if I hope to maintain what's left of my sanity. You did the right thing, Tyler. You put your daughter and family 1st.
Thanks man.
God bless you bro! Takes alot of courage making a video like this man. 🙏🏼
Man I feel for you. It's the nostalgia that you collected all those with your late father that is hard on the heart.
The fact you have those home videos and can still hear his voice any time you like is a huge gift. I’d give just about anything to hear my Ma again. The memories are the best thing to collect. God bless you and your family.
Brother, i still love my dad and he did everything in his power to keep our family afloat. But he HATED me playing videogames. He is still around and i am thankful (even though we live distant) but you are so lucky to have had such an amazing dad who loved you and wanted to share his interests with you. Bless 🙏🏼
Same. I was always viewed as less for loving video games. Dad wanted a son into sports and farming.
@EDFCentral Mine wanted me to learn about cars when I was like 8. I just wanted to be out playing with my friends. 😅
At the end of the day; those old photos and videos is gonna mean more to you than anything else, they will keep the great memories alive and is more important than keeping a 1000+ game collection😊
I am in a very challenging part of my life right now, things are very difficult and I am barely hanging on. I had to sell my NES games from childhood for a fraction of their worth to make ends meet last month and it killed me. I don't have very much left from my childhood and holding those games knowing that I held them and played them as a kid with my parents meant a lot to me. Tangible pieces of my past. Now they are just inventory in a game store and it tears me up inside. Watching this video helped me feel a lot better about having to do that and understanding that the value is in the experiences I had with them and the memories, not just the physical object. I don't think it ever wont hurt, but you certainly helped me with these complicated feelings I've had over it. I appreciate you and your channel, thank you for sharing everything you do.
Hang on, its going to be ok,
@@R34-q7h Thank you, I really appreciate that. I hope you're right.
@@JeffWatchesTH-cam We all go through hard times sometimes, some of us worse than others. Honestly exercise, reading and retro video games have been a huge outlet for me. I didn't grow up with much money so I could never afford the latest systems. I only got a 16 bit Sega back in 2001 when they where on huge mark down. I bought it for 30 dollars or so brand new lol. Hang in there man trust me its only a season :).
Tyler, it means a lot to me that you shared your faith with us. It says a lot about your personality and character. You stand up for what you believe in and you are willing to help others get through their struggles. Your channel means a lot and I appreciate everything you do.
I think its fantastic you using TH-cam as a medium to help you heal and get a sense of closure over the whole thing. keep making quality content! My family enjoys watching your videos as we are all video game nuts here new and old.
This was a really touching video. I know letting go of your collection couldn't have been easy and the market situation really stinks. but all the memories and footage you have is worth so much more. your dad was awesome!
Thank you so much!
I started collecting because of your videos Tyler, I have a modest collection of Japanese Ps1, Dreamcast, and Ps2 games. Mostly collecting the games you found interesting, so I could try them out! I am saving these consoles and games for my kids, thanks for these videos Tyler!
And Tyler goes and sells his😮😂
I’m a casual viewer and enjoyed your videos. This is the first time I heard that your dad was deceased! And so long ago. I just lost my mom at the end of 2022 and the pain was so intense, I can’t imagine losing her as young as you were. Even though it was 2007, I’m sorry for your loss. 😞 🙏🏼
Your archives of your dads home videos of you and him is more priceless than any video game collection
Hey Tyler, I just wanted to say I really appreciate your openness in your videos, there’s not a lot of creators like you
I've never seen your channel before this. I just have to say.. Dude, there is literally NO POSSIBLE WAY you could have known what was going to happen. You have an absolutely incredible past with your father that a lot of us watching could only ever dream of.. I know it stings, but I think starting a new collection with your daughter is such a fantastic idea, and it made me want to do something similar with my child. This video made my eyes well up lol
Wow this is a very kind comment especially coming from a new viewer. Thanks for this!
Beautiful video brother. I found your channel a few years ago and thought it was so cool that you had all this footage from growing up and that you were sharing these memories with us. Now that my wife and I had our first child earlier this year, I come back frequently and it makes me feel great hearing from another Dad who loves video games and shares them with his kids. Thank you for opening up and sharing a part of your childhood with us, your videos are a beacon of light in what can otherwise feel like a very dark world at times.
I also wanted to mention I made a point to sit down and watch this video because of the post you made about it on Twitter. I'm not religious and consider myself agnostic. It doesn't bother me in the slightest to hear anyone talk about their experiences around faith. I suspect that I am not alone in this and that those who would be offended or unsubscribe are hopefully the minority. Keep doing you, love the positivity and the wholesomeness of your channel.
You just taught me a very valuable lesson brother, thank you for that. It is just money, and it is just things and we cannot take them with us, it is about the relationships and how me make an impact with our time on this earth. I have had a lot of regrets and I have started going to church a lot more. Thank you again, God Bless you.
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This video was so sweet. It made me choke up when you spoke about your Dad. My girlfriend asked if I was crying… I had to blame the spice from the dinner we had just eaten earlier. We lost my father coming up on two years now and this video just hit me in my heart. Thank you for sharing and continuing to post. Thank you.
I lost my entire collection after I wasn’t able to see my daughter again because her mom is nuts but whatever. Anyways brother I had nearly 1210 different games, 256 different consoles, 12 crts tvs, 1 neo geo arcade working cabinet plus vhs tapes, dvds and Blu-ray collection. Nearly 32,000 dollars lost but here I am living in a different state and finally after 5 years I’m able to talk to my daughter again by phone. And yes that’s all that matters is my daughter and I regret nothing, it is what it is. Being able to see or communicate with my own daughter is why I have no regrets to what have happened. I love your channel and thank you for showing us your memories. Keep being a part of my life with all your great memories and than you for it. Much love to you and your family. Take care brother.
you a real one bro
You're not alone brother, God Bless
As my grandma grows older, I also find myself becoming more in touch with my faith. I think for a lot of us who grow up Catholic, when we're younger, we go away from it and take it for granted. It's just another thing our parents are telling us to do, something they're into that we don't really need. It's easy to think we think we can find our own way, and faith is unnecessary. But as I'm getting older, and more and more people in my life pass away, I understand the point of my grandparent's faith and why they instilled it in me- I see how it keeps me connected to them, how it has made me who I am, and how it has made me able to be strong, and I want to teach the same to my children. I feel a ton of regret for many things in hindsight, but just as you said, we need to let go and not beat ourselves up. Life goes on, the people we love are always with us, and there's always a future to believe in when we believe in God. God bless you and your family, and thanks for always sharing your beautiful stories with us. ❤
I love how raw and real you are with us, your audience. And you have moved on to a new place in your life, so selling your games sounds like the right choice for the time. The eternal is what really matters most of all. Bless you brother Tyler ❤
Can you please make a video of your setup to convert VHS to Digital. It looks so amazing in your videos.
I’m sure the internet and myself included would benefit greatly !
Awesome videos as always. Watching your channel takes me back to my game boy and N64 days. Love watching these
The trick is to use an older TV tuner card with composite inputs alongside a spare machine from the ‘00s, preferably one with hardware accelerated MPEG-2 encoding
Amen you right, thank you ❤️🙏 beautiful message at the end. I let every regret go, has no power over my today or tomorrow ❤️
This is your best video. Lost my dad in 2020 and letting go is not easy but it’s a part of growing up and you mentioning God just brings tears to my eyes cuz your story is beautiful, uplifting, and brings hope to a brighter future. No regrets. Thanks for going back to the old format for this one 🙏🏼 Bless you brother.
Been watching for years Tyler. Thank you for making this type of content to share with the world. Shed many tears watching this channel. Thanks for everything you do!
Your dad was the man 🙌 thanks for sharing Tyler 👍
I 100% understand the needing a restart part brother. I was holding on to so many childhood games and toys that I let go of in order to move and purchase a home. I miss some of the things at times but now my wife and I are homeowners and I feel better about the decision every day.
Wow! I can see why you regret selling in 2018 instead of after 2020 based on Pricecharting. Everything double or tripled in value. But money comes and goes all the time. You got yourself a family, bro! You also have a TH-cam following that has your back!
Thanks bro appreciate you
Great video, great testimony, appreciate the courage to share your conviction. I’m not as much a video gamer, but as a TTRPG collector, I regret selling my childhood collection, only for the memories with friends I no longer see. Good trip down memory lane!
God is good 🙏when my mom and dad passed away, I needed a break from everything. I missed a whole gaming generation. With time I came back better than ever I enjoy gaming daily and helps me reminisce in the good times 🙏 great video!
Keep the faith my friend. Who knows why people unsubscribe. I think you are an honest person Tyler, and your videos are always comfort food.
Regret. Thats such a huge word. Myself personally, I don't regret any one thing I did or did not do. I have a good life and have everything I could ever want.
What I do regret: not living in the moments during my youth. I look back and wish I lived in those moments moreso than I did. I was so concerned about getting ahead, trying to grow up faster (because I hated not being in control or responsible for myself, I was a weird kid). I look back and think about how I wish I enjoyed myself more than I did, because it wouldn't take away anything I have today.
I love the honesty and how much you share your personal life with everyone. I wish you the best. You're so lucky to have all the memories your dad recorded. Life is short. You're more lucky than you know. Enjoy life man thats all we can do until the end..
I appreciate how you always teach me something new all of the time I thank you for it
These videos have made me better appreciate the time I’m still getting to have with my dad and with my own kids. Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments.
I seriously wish I had all of my childhood games still, even the ones from my teenage years too. It’s a good thing some of these games have gotten remasters, remakes, or rereleased. I’ve got a quite of few of them back that way, but not all of them. Either way, I’m glad I got what I got now without guilt but I do some guilt too. Also, as a fellow believer like you too, you’re doing the right thing to move forward with your life to grow in Him too. And 100% with you about our worldly possessions not being with us since our true treasure will be in Heaven. Keep the faith my dude, and keep on gaming!
God bless you Tyler. I understand how hard it is to cope with loss. Everyday I get a little stronger but the memories will never leave me.
While I do regret selling my collection, it was mostly just to help keep my home and pay bills we had little money for. So I would have regretted not selling and be kicked out of my home my parents and I live in. So either way, I’d regret something as both were important to me. I hope I never have to be forced between selling something I care for to make ends meet or losing my house ever again. 😢
Stay strong. I feel ya
awesome video. You've gained a new subscriber! Also enjoying the christmas vlogs as we speak :D
I sold all my games and kept my consoles. I too, regret selling my games. I kept them perfect as a kid and sold them for dollars at yard sales my parents held. Did the same thing with my 80/90s toys that are worth hundreds per figure now.
I think you have the right attitude. They always say hindsight is 20/20, but I think you can only be held responsible for what you know at the time you made the decision. You can't change what has happened: you can only move forward and make new memories with your daughters and cherish the old memories. A very genuine video.
God bless.
Every time i gave away or got rid of my old games i always thought that hopefully someone else gets to play them one day.
You are a man who has truly won at life. I feel like at some point in our lives, we must part with things in order to grow and become stronger. There are times that I've noticed that you speak with calmness and clarity, like someone who knows where they are in life and that is commendable. Faith goes a long way, and it'll take you places and help you overcome the trials and tribulations one must face. God bless and keep doing the work.
What do you reckon your Dad would have made of Flash Carts? Having every game ever made on a single cartridge.
I'm actually surprised that Tyler's dad never bought any of the cartridge copiers in the early 90s. I recall that he had purchased Japanese imports back in the day. When I started doing thar, first from Diehard Games (same guys who would later start up GameFan magazine), I had many of them offering me Chinese backup systems. I bought a Super Magicom in 1992, for $350. It was pricey, but you could rent a game for $1 and put it on a 25¢ floppy disk. SNES games were also reaching $80, which was kind of insane. Anyway, I'd buy the games I really liked. So, in as way, it was like I was downloading demos/trials. I'd also wait until the game was on sale to buy them. Those were some fun times. :)
So I think he would have been all about them. Dad loved the burned Emulator with all the Sega Master System library we had for our Dreamcast. It blew him away!
@@MyRetroLife Oh absolutely, your Dad collected games to play them, rather than for monetary investment or bragging rights, so he'd have loved the convenience I'd imagine!
Man, totally would have loved to have chatted to him :(
@@videogameobsession I had a Super Wild Card for the SNES back then, most expensive thing I ever bought as a kid. But I saved a ton on games, either renting them from Blockbuster, or found a guy in a local newspaper who would sell a bunch of them. So had loads of unreleased/unfinished games back then!
Thank you for this video. My dad passed away a few days ago. Video games were a huge part of our bonding. Without my dad, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
I sold my ninja turtle collection and I regret it every day.
I know, I wish I kept all my Jurassic Park and turtles..
Me too man!!
I gave away my G1 Optimus Prime and He-man Eternia Castle, because my family moved and it was normal to get rid of stuff like that back then.
This is why I subbed. Thanks for reminding me about my own faith. I have been so lost in life. I want change from this old. I need a factory reset.
Dude i sold my mint n64 collection and saturn during hard times everything boxed with all rare stuff even the donkey kong green console! All one owner myself! Wish i never would have done it! I've been crying for years now !!. Huge mistake on my part but it happens!!
I still have much of my old game collection. Some of the titles and consoles belonged to a good childhood friend of mine, who succumbed to the heart condition he was born with. He wasn’t expected to live 6 months, and he wound up making it to 32. We had great times together, and my collection is a reminder of that time. I couldn’t sell it for any price.
I respect your decision to sell your collection, Tyler, and I’m so glad you’ve built such a wonderful life, and new memories. I feel the same way about my niece and nephew, who I get to see constantly, including today. I’m holding onto my past, yes, but I’ve also got a foot in the present.
“When I became a man, I put away childish things…including the fear of being called childish” C.S Lewis.
I'm 43 years old and you consistently make me tear up with your stories and words. I did not grow up with a father so I can only live that life through you. God bless you.
Oh man, thanks for sharing this story. It's a good reminder of keeping the right things the priority and striving forward, not backward. As much as I like collecting things from my childhood, I constantly battle with knowing when to say I've collected enough. Sometimes I regret certain purchases. Some times I have to ask myself if I will ever use or enjoy something after collecting it. I need to be more practical sometimes.
I recently sold my entire life’s collection. I was sick of lugging around boxes and boxes of retro gaming shit every time I moved. And I never played any of it to warrant keeping it. I am satisfied with my PS5, Switch, and RetroPi with all the retro stuff on it.
This is the route I'm taking too!
Exactly dude, I had to move three times in a span of 2 years. I just simply want less shit to carry back and forth.
Instead of completely getting rid of it, you could of just sold all of your 8-16 bit cartridges and bought EverDrives, and for disc based consoles, just store the discs in a couple of CD binders. You save a TON of space this way and it absolutely helps resolve a lot of that mental clutter that can happen when you have bookcases stacked full of games. Then put what you have in a closet, and maybe pop it out one day when you're feeling that nostalgia. At least when it's out of sight, it's out of mind.
I had a similar monetary regret by not waiting just a few more years. But there’s no way I could have known! I came to the same conclusion and level of peace you seem to have settled on. it’s beautiful you recognized you needed to sell the sentimental collection to spiritually move forward and begin new stories with your family.
Even though I’m not religious, it’s so heartwarming to see people find their way to contextualize the big picture of life. For you and one of my best friends, it’s their faith in god. It inspires me in my own journey.
As always, thank you for sharing Tyler!! One of the best channels on TH-cam by far.
Well Tyler, now you could begin the journey of reclaiming the games that held the most meaning to you and your dad!
Maybe some of them! I hope my daughters would have fun with a journey like that.
I really enjoy your videos. The pictures and videos of your childhood with your dad are priceless and memories are forever. Thank you for sharing!!
I bought a GPU for my PC during lockdown for £300, and 5 days later they reduced it to £240
I purchased the Pro at launch for £700 and it’s now going for anywhere between £560-£600… less than 2 weeks later
@@servare2599 Well, I actually contacted them and told them I felt as if they had price gouged me and I was very unhappy, and they actually refunded me £40 lol
As somebody who tries to put faith first in most if not all situations I have great respect for your decision in 2018.
I find it very challenging to let go of the past. Of the attachment. Every time I try I fail.
Proud of you man, keep up with the videos!
If you sold your games in 2008 you would have gotten wayyyyy less money.
Wrong
I have regret and this really helps. 20 years back my best friend and I had a falling out and instead of trying my best to work on our relationship and repair our friendship, we moved on.
Now, sometimes I wish I had his friendship in my life again. The memories are great, but I wish I had more and that human connection that we had together.
I thought the regret was going to be not able to play these games on original hardware ever again.
No, it was the money. Lol.
There’ll always be modchips and flashcarts for that very thing, they’re just cost inhibitive compared to buying the actual copy
@damian9303 it's not the same, it will never play and sound the same
@@robbiedoblin On homebrew it doesn’t, but it’s a viable alternative for playing on real hardware compared to cheap emulation. I agree though, I buy original whenever possible but there’s some games I don’t care that deeply about as to pay scalper prices. On the offchance I do end up feeling otherwise, that playthrough can make obtaining a legitimate copy more feasible if I truly do want it all original.
I've watched so many of your videos dude. I feel like we grew up together. I think I'm a year or two older than you. I wouldn't sweat your game collection bro. Your dad had a vision of continuing his legacy and you're now caring that torch. I'm sure he would be very proud of you."enough to make a grown man cry" Cheers
great you have a family i wish i had one but at 40 i fell its to late and that is the only regret in life i have
in the same boat, not too late
Oh man,that one got me.I cry like a baby.
The photo of your father at your wedding…😢
This video felt a bit weird, i love this channel as soon as i saw my first video but this one is unsettling. I can understand the clickbait thumbnail, i don't like it but i understand it, what does´t fell right to me is the fact that all of this just to talke about money. To me it looks like he's trying to convince himself that he does not regret selling of his childhood games by making this video saying that he does not. I know it´s just my perception and i am probably wrong but that was what i felt the entire time of this video, i don´t know if someone felt the same way because all the comments are positive. I apologise exposing my not so good opinion, i love this channel and i what to keep following his memories and opinions. Chears from Portugal
It was made to tell a story of regretting a bad financial decision. I lost out on a lot of money for selling when I did. Naturally anyone would be upset, especially with a family who could have benefited. Some people are just uncomfortable with anyone talking about money, and if that’s you, that’s perfectly normal and a personal thing.
@@MyRetroLife Not at all i´m fine when people talked about money and more expecific on selling their collection, not a problem to me. The video itself didn't felt right, it did´t felt 100% honest, but as i said it is probably only my perception because all of the options seems to be really positive on the comment section. I´am not trying to be rude so please don´t take this at heart, i really enjoy you videos. Sorry for any inconvenience.
@@SuperflyGuitar23 That’s your perception, but I assure you, my intent was to be transparent and genuine.
@@MyRetroLife I don´t know you or your family so i would never cross that line. I was just expressing my feeling towards you video, so nothing personal or me trying to be disrespectful. I´m not that guy so i genuinely wish the best for you and your family. It´s not my place to have an opinion on what other people should do or feel with they collections.
I agree
Tyler THANK YOU for making this channel and sharing your Dad's old videos with us! THAT is the true gift you got from your Dad, and for blessing us with seeing the footage from your early life back in the 90's. I saw your post about getting all hate for your religion. I don't understand it, and frankly I see nothing wrong with this video whatsoever! I remember your original video about selling off your collection. Kansas's song "Dust in the Wind" has a very powerful lyric that I'm going to quote. "Nothing lasts forever but the Earth and sky. And all your money won't buy another minute." I 100% agree with everything you said! You can't take your game collection once you pass. You were thinking about your family's future, and in that moment you made the decision for them. I can only imagine how painful it must've been, but in the long run you made the right decision! As for me with regrets to my game collection? Well I passed up on a crystal Xbox console for $50 6 - 7 years ago. No cords, controllers, just the console. Untested too. Eh, oh well! I didn't know at the time how rare they are! Ya live and learn as they say!
Nostalgia and morality in one video. Thanks for the continued vulnerability, Tyler!
Always man
Religion does not = morality. I think that's been pretty clear the last few years.
morality is strength of character, that's not a vulnerability
@@videostash413 - I feel that sharing that sense of morality could be vulnerable to some; it has been for me. From the perspective of being a man, where being vulnerable isn’t always socially encouraged, I appreciate that Tyler permits himself to demonstrate that vulnerability in his videos - sharing his faith is another component of that too. I hope it inspires us to permit ourselves to do the same. Cheers.
I could say a lot but won't. What I will say is that (I've said this many times before) you're dad was a true treasure and left you so many with the videos. If he didn't document these amazing times, memories and expensive games then I would have never sold them.(still wouldn't but that's just me). He didn't tape you for wealth, fame, or gain in any way. It was pure love and he didn't have to but thank the internet that he did. I will watch till the day I die and be a true supporter of the video game lifestyle. ❤
My dad f'n hated video games. He even bought me a mini tv for my room at some point to get rid of them in the living room, and he never bought me anything.
Such a great message for a great Sunday!!
Tyler, this video was so touching. I myself have found myself in the darker moments of my life coming to faith in God and its so comforting to hear your journey with it. Saying you have faith can be hard to say out loud and I have massive respect for you and your channel.
You're ESPECIALLY right in saying that happiness lies in community. Your friends, family, and the strangers you interact with daily are the best things in life. Video games are just one of MANY things in life that should bring you closer to what's most important in life. Being amongst those you love and smiling so hard everyday because you got to wake up and see the world yet again.
Love your content! Your family is blessed!
Bro all my life is just a list of decisions i regret. Here s a couple
1.on June the 4th 2007 i was 24 and i was about to go Ozzy concert and i was kinda broke so i asked my mom for some money to get some beer and she gave it to me and i went on my way,later that night i came back home and went straight to bed,then i heard noises in the middle of the night,i came out of my room and saw doctors taking my mom out on the strecher,i was kinda drunk and sleepy so i went back to bed,in the morning my brother told she had a stroke...she pssed away 5 days later without waking up,so i regret that the last thing i did was asking for some money like a little kid and i was 24.
2.Two years later my grandmother(my moms mom)had a bad fall and she had to get a hip surgery and she did,doctors said everything went smooth and she was recovering perfectly fine,my brother visited her couple of times in the hospital and she kept asking when will i come,i remember i was working a lot since i was the main provider in the family now since my mom passed away and our step dad had to step away.Anyway i remember thinking i was kinda tired to go and it's not that bad since she was totaly fine and was gonna come home on monday anyways,well my grandma passed away saturday night from blood clot,and again i was left with this regret of not even going to visit her when she asked me to come.
So yeah living with a lot of that in my heart and all my video games dont even stand close to these kinda experiences.
P.S 2 years ago my dog passed away,she got very sick and i decided to spend everything i had to try and get her out of that situation just so i can sleep at night knowing i did all i could,because the doctors told me the chances were slim to none,and so in 3 days i spent around 5000$(that was more than my 3 monthly salaries)still i had to let her go,for some reason this loss hurt the longest time but at least i have no regrets about that money,i knew i did all i could.I try to never regret money cause i have other heavy regrets to deal with.
Have you ever spoken about this stuff with a therapist?
Your comment could be an eye opener for a lot of people man. Stay strong and godspeed with life🙏
I'm very sorry you have been through all that. 😢 It's tough. I thankfully 'manned up' after being uncomfortable being in hospitals to go see my sick Grandad. I didn't get told he was in hospital until a few days after he got admitted. I saw him on the weekend. He died Sunday morning. Thankfully I went even if I couldn't speak to him at least I saw him and made myself present as much as it was uncomfortable and sad.
Can relate more than you know. Appreciate you sharing!
This video got weird for me when you said you could've had so much more money. Video games for me aren't about money. I still have my childhood collection, and mine will be passed down to my family when I die
I thought just like you did until I became a father, within a few years i sold nearly all of what i had. Just kept my ps5, switch and a mini pc to emulate.
Its just stuff, a dust collection that means nothing when all my spare time is focused on my boys and work. I game still, but not enough to warrant owning all what i had. Made some decent money that helped support the kids Xmas presents and bills, so i regret nothing.
If you wanna keep yours forever i understand, but sometimes priorities change.
same here. It was honestly pretty jarring to hear money was the reason.
@@dennybasens2416 I think he may have misread his audience. Lol.
It would be like giving your kid a box of old atari games they won't appreciate it like u did
Esp if u give it to them all at once it's just a overload
Let them play pick and choose what they want 😅 and not interfere cus I know my dad didn't interfere with my taste n hobbies
Yeah, your kids likely won't want your collection (which will likely be sold off to the highest bidder shortly after your passing). I go to tons of estate sales, and the family almost never wants to hold onto all that stuff: Lionel Trains, Hummels, Precious Moments, motorcycles, Matchbox, old radios, Barbies, Furbies, etc, etc.
What a video. Hit me hard as my wife and I haven’t been to church in awhile. It’s been hard to find one and for me, even though I love God with all my heart I’ve been hesitant in investing my time in to another church.
And I’m a huge lover of video games. It’s always been a staple in my life and has made worth living at times.
Thanks for opening up on your history with games and your love for God ❤
my regret is throwing out 15 years of Nintendo Powers I saved. I just threw them out.
I feel for you, man. I lost about 20 Nintendo powers (in addition to all kinds of other stuff) in a sewer backup at this craphole apartment I lived in back in college and even that still burns me.
I did the same with several years of EGM but I kept all my GAMEFANs.
That's beautiful, brother.
As you wonderfully express, more than the games, it's about the times.
Even moreso, it's about "today".
I humbly thank you for sharing.
Honestly, I'm a little disappointed that your biggest regret from selling your collection is a monetary one (EDIT: I'm actually disappointed that you made a video about monetary regret and went about it in a clickbaity way... I am NOT wishing you had bigger regrets!)... Your videos consistently deliver such beautiful messages, so watching this one where the bottom line is "yeah, I could've made more money if I had waited a bit" feels kinda cheap and clickbaity. Despite this, I still find your history with games and your dad one of the most special things on all of TH-cam, and I wish you and your family all the best.
I think that's great that the only regret he has over it, is something so petty. You can always earn more money so in the end, he made the right decision and everything is right in the world.
@SUB1KOIRA Oh yeah, I'm absolutely not wishing people had more regret in their lives... I guess what I meant is that I'm disappointed that he went and made a video about it and made it look more serious than it is with the thumb and the title.
That's not the point of the video. The point was to be vulnerable and move on from something that he felt was holding him back. His "regret" was something small and not as important as the act of letting go and moving forward.
@sergeantsnugglez3228 No, that was the point of the original video about selling the collection, but was briefly reiterated here. This one literally has "I regret selling my collection" in the title, but the regret turned out to be so small that it shouldn't have been a video in the first place, really.
Very wholesome video Tyler I enjoyed it a lot and I loved hearing your thoughts again about you selling your video game collection off, and why you it regret it but also why you don’t.
I think the saying “ it’s about the memories you make along way” is the best way I can describe it. When we move on like you said we don’t take our material things with us, but the excitement and fun we got to share with those material things over the years is what makes you treasure them so much more.
And now you’re in a really good place where you can feel the experience what your dad felt by watching your kids grow and enjoy these new fantastic library of games that are on the way like what you’ve experienced so far with your daughter with Nintendo switch
I need to turn down the heat in my house because my eyeballs are getting a lil sweaty
Tyler, thanks for being honest in your thoughts and feelings. You had no idea how a pandemic would hit and the retro gaming market would explode. God always has your back and continues to bless you and your family. You carry on your father's memory and legacy through the old videos and your channel. It was about the time spent with your Dad, family and friends. Peace brother! 🙏
Remember they're just material objects my friend. We all forge huge sentimental attachments to things, I know I do. But none of us can take those things with us when we go. Even our most cherished items will one day just be a random object after we're gone, a thing with no meaning or context to anyone else, likely just junk that'll get tossed out. It's the memories that are important. In this case it's the memories of you and your dad building that collection together.
Those videos and pics of gaming with ur dad and family over the years are worth 100x the biggest game collection
I never understood it. Unless it was a life or death situation. How In the world could have sold your games, with all the memories of your dad and childhood. It was the wrong decision.
It sounded like he had someone else weighing in on it that convinced him to. He says it was his call, but I can't imagine it was.