Werd...i collect for nostalgia/memories and don't care for the "SUPER RARE HOLY GRAIL" games that cost 5x more than their "value". My brother let his boss borrow all of our Genesis games back in the day and only got a few back...now I'm enjoying collecting those games I used to have or games/systems I wanted back then but mom and dad wouldn't get for us...although one of the games was MUSHA and that's going for more than I want to pay..womp womp.
@@vice86 exactly. I picked up MUSHA on Ali Express (repro) for like 15 bucks, since I don't care about value. The game plays perfect...even came with a box and manual.
I had a turbo as a kid and put off for a long time collecting for it. Could have got in before the price rise. But now I'll just get the handful I had back then. Every vintage item collecting thing has gone from fun hunting to prices out of the hobby.
It’s so refreshing to watch a “TH-camr” who’s not trying to be funny and they’re actually really informative and also don’t ram 70 adverts into a 20 minute video. Keep it up Metal jebus 👍 love from jolly old England 🏴
I couldn't agree more! Some of these tubers I just can't watch anymore. if I think they've sold out or basically being paid to produce 10 minute commercials.
Same here.... just saying there shitty games out there that really suck and not worth it. Look at darkwing duck on tg 16. Its like over 100+ bucks cib or 100 just for the loose game and that game sucks balls. However, good games I played and love like chrono trigger can cost money.
I pretty much collect games that i know i will come back to. For example I have Bloodstained Ritual of the Night and it is challenging. I know it will take a while for exploring, and although its been review bombed on the switch for supposed issues, i never experienced any issues. It will take a while because i enjoy every little thing about it. Mostly i play and enjoy Diablo III. My collection doesn't consist of Nintendo flagship titles for my switch because i want to play something other than Mario and zelda, i want to support indie and retro titles.
vimster I just bought a sealed copy of God Hand (PS2) for about $150. I bought it to play it not because of the value. You can check out the unboxing on my channel
As someone who has been collecting things for a long time, I have these rules for myself. 1) Never treat your collection as an investment. Explanation: Doing both will never work equally well. Either be a collector or an investor. 2) Never try to swindle anyone regardless if you are buying or selling. Explanation: I don't think this needs explaining. 3) Don't spend more than you should, never buy anything "collectable" on credit card and don't get too attached to your collection. Explanation: Always have your priorites set and spend accordingly. Your family and friends should come first. Things will never fill that void.
I have bought some collectable games on credit card before, but only when they're things that are extremely rare that I've really wanted at a low price they likely won't ever reach again. For instance, if I found a $80 mint cib copy of Valkyrie Profile or Suikoden II for the PS1, I'd grab it immediately, no questions asked. Wouldn't even care if I had to be a little more frugal on groceries that month to make it happen. I am attached to my collection, but it wouldn't ever interfere with family and friends.
I personally collect games I couldn't get years ago due to price/region or a specific creator eg SE/Atlus/everything made by or based on Yasumi Matsuno work (Tactics Ogre/ Ogre Battle/Ivalice Alliance)
You are so right. There is alot of money in rpgs yet I do not collect rpgs because they take to long to play. What am I gonna do with 300 rpgs? I tend to go for the more arcady stuf wich you can enjoy for half an hour. Like sega and namco racing games. Or capcom beat em ups. Haven't bought anything in months BTW. Im like a recovering alcoholic😅
I'd completely recommend getting yourself a PS3 if you want to start collecting. -Great range of exclusives covering a wide variety of genres -Amazing library of third party titles -A host of retro HD compilations are available for the console, including PS2 era classics and more retro stuff, so it's a good way to play some retro games without breaking the bank -Can play all your PS1 games via HDMI so it's a great alternative if you want to start collecting for the PS1 -Both the console and most of its games are available for outrageously cheap prices at the moment
The question doesn’t make sense. You don’t “start” collecting. You acquire games throughout the years that you enjoy, then bam - you have a collection. Keep doing that, and your collection gets bigger. Asking “what should I collect” sounds like a temporary urge to have a collection. If you wanted to collect games, you would already have games.. you know.. from the hobby of gaming.. I can go spend $1000 on eBay buying dozens of PS3 games but would that hold any sentimental value to you?
Doesnt work that way for everyone. Some people have had only a few dozen games that theyve swapped, sold, exchanged, etc. for years.... always gaming but never collecting. Perhaps these people are now in a position to start collecting a bigger library. Others simply decided it looks like a fun hobby so got onboard, but arent sure where to start. There's a million and one scenarios for a million and one people. Not one of them collects in a more correct / better way than any of the others.
beezle1976 ya I’m kinda in that boat as I am 18 now and I finally have the money to actually start going out and getting games that I really love where as before I would always have to wait for Christmas birthday etc to get any new games too bad my favorite console atm is GameCube cuz we all know how GameCube prices are these days
beezle1976 true, and a follow up to that for a perfect answer to the original question of “how to start collecting” - if you find yourself in that position, buy back the games you enjoyed but sold due to needing the money. That’s exactly what I did. Once I did that, I started buying titles I’d been curious about - if I liked them, I kept them - if I played them for an hour or so and it wasn’t my thing, I ebay’d it right back. 5 or so years later and I have an awesome collection that’s leagues from the biggest, but it’s a perfectly curated collection that reflects me, from my childhood to present time. Just to clarify, I don’t consider there a “good or bad” way to be a collector, but I think a collection of things that hold no personal value is not a great collection. Collecting for the love of _what you’re collecting_ so that it reflects the person is what makes it truly great.
Joseph Espinoza my advice is to start slow, set up eBay alerts, and get those games back :) also check Reddit’s subreddit “gamesale” - lots from my collection game from there.
That's why I love emulation. I don't use emulators simply for actually playing games, I use them to play test games I've never played before to see if I want a physical copy in my collection (apart from MAME that is, since having hundreds of arcade cabs in my home is kind of impractical, LMAO)
I work in a grocery store making $11/hr, and i have no issue collecting. I just got a lot of 8 original xbox games for 25 dollars. I usually spend up to 30 dollars a week to buy a video game. Sometimes i skip and save money until i have 100 dollars and i buy a huge game bundle on Ebay. You can take out whatever you want, and sell the rest to get your money back. I profit most times actually.
I wonder if the rise and fall of interest in systems/games is based around people's age and their nostalgia for them. People who grew up with the N64 and PS1 are now generally getting to an age where they have more space and disposable income. Doesn't surprise me that demand is increasing and therefore cost.
Of course it is. The peak of "retro collecting" has passed because people who grew up (6-16) when the NES, SNES and Genesis systems came out are getting out of collecting entirely or at the very least less passionate about it now.
N64 is still fairly cheap these days. Even the more rare games like Conker don't reach even $100 in most places. The PS1 though, hooo boy. Suikoden II, Klonoa, Tomba, Castlevania Chronicles, Persona, and Tekken 1 for some reason are absurdly expensive for old games (seriously why is Tekken 1 close to $50 with case)?
Pretty sure things calmed down a bit due to the classic console minis being released. People are satisfied with emulating on an official Nintendo system
Would recommend either the xbox360 slim or Playstation 3 slim. Games are cheap the systems are reasonably reliable and games are readily available and cheap.
Original video posted question is tough to answer on so many levels. Personally,I would give two responses: 1) PS2 FAT. You can add a hard drive, mod to play Japanese titles, and it's 99% backwards compatible with PS1 games. Games are plentiful and relatively inexpensive 2) XBOX 360. Backwards compatible with many XBOX games. Still has a GREAT library of arcade ROMs/retro games available on the XBOX store.
In my experience not much of anything Playstation is expensive. Just so many of each game out there because of how many consoles sold. Not really desirable.
@@lethalassassin1754 only a small amount of playstation 2 games are expensive ($40) i bought most of mine online for $3 - $9 and even bought a mint condition sly still sealed for $16
Watching this in 2021. The videogame collection has changed a lot since 2019. Some video games for taken for granted in 2019 (PS2 Silent Hill games, 3DS Kirby games) are now super expensive.
I weep for the fact that my favorite genres are: JRPGs (which inspire passion for decades after release), horror (which sell like crap and then go up in value by an exponent of 10), and fighting games (which tend to have tournament communities that keep the price above $20 forever) Why do other people like what I like!? I thought I was weird!!
Number one advice is to prioritize the things you really really want first, especially with today's goddamn prices. Start small. Also get a job. Also Sony and Microsoft stuff is pretty much the most accessible ones.
I'm actually working on getting a complete collection for the Original Xbox. So far I'm at 43 games. I Grew up playing it so I'm making it a mission to make it happen 😁🎮
@Erik dying light that's freaking awesome, actually also have a psp, PS4, Nintendo switch, 3ds, Wii, ps2, ps3. I really want to get a GameCube and start collecting for that next, I've always been a super fan of the original Xbox, really hope I get the complete collection soon😁😁😁
My best advice is to avoid buying filler. When I first started collecting I bought tons of games in the genres I liked, which looked great on the shelf, but 30-40% of which I would likely never play. Now I've reduced my collection to only top titles I will definitely someday play, I am happier with it. Furthermore, I have reduced my purchasing to very selective titles now, making hunting for them the more fun.
It's hard to not have fillter though at least for me. How many times I bought sets of games because someone would only sell the lot... But I can't sell something out of my collection even though I am not playing it, or even like it. It was part of the buy i guess idk. I have a hard time parting with video games @_@
To be more speciic, sometimes you will end up with filler if you are buying in bulk from craigslist or FB market. You often have bundles with a bunch of great games for way cheaper, but you will end up with some duds. Could always resell them after for a couple bucks I guess.
@@Demokirby yea but thats more my flaw i mean. I cant resell them i regret it even though they are duds. They are part of the collection. Even though i dont intentionally buy filler.
@@koosjuh75 I used to be the same, but I started to run out of room. It was then I looked at the games I had and thought, would I ever want to play this? Once reduced, my collection now resembles my personal tastes in games much more strongly. The games I took out got resold to buy others. I'd rather have one quality title than twenty I'd never play :)
Great video. When I was growing up I owned MANY games but I always sold or traded them just so I could play the next game. Once I got into my late 20's and it became more affordable to get all the games I wanted without having to trade that's when I got nostalgic for my old games as a kid. I've been collecting for a few years and my big tip to all of you is GET THE GAMES YOU GREW UP WITH. nostalgia is one of the greatest reasons to collect. ENJOY!
Love the original xbox. Picked up more-or-less a complete PAL set over the last few years. Cost next to nothing and there is so much variety. Plus the games still stand up well to this today!
What are some fun games for xbox? I don't care for FPS or RPGs...i love games from the SNES and N64 era like the Donkey Kong Country trilogy (my top 3 games of all time), Mario Bros and World, Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie....does xbox have anything to offer for this genre of games or should i just continue to avoid it altogether?
The Problem with Questions like this is, that some ppl asking this are not really into retro Gaming. They just want to know, what is "worth" collecting, to maybe sell it higher in the future. If a "new" Collector start to ask me, what System he should try to collect, than im thinking: "why you even want to start collecting, if you don't know it by yourself what system/Game Series you're like/into?"
Over at MurrayNJ08 I get asked this every day. In my 6500 games across all systems it’s hard to give that recommendation. I love collecting for GameCube, 3ds, PS2, XBox One, Vita, and Wii. Also big Box PC games.
YES! My game collection has never been that huge but that's okay. It's CURATIVE, full of games that I KNOW I'll play. I've scored quite a few Genesis and 32X games as of late but it still comes back to that Holy Grail of the Genesis library: Sonic 3 & Knuckles. I bought both cartridges loose on eBay, and I NEVER separate them.
I collect for a few reasons and those are 1. How much space can you hoard, so i collect what ill play or master a game (speedrunning) 2. I collect fun cheap games if its 3 or 7 or 10 bucks ... Sold ! I'll add it to my collection if i want it in my personal library 3. Budget your money, collections dont happen quickly, make a list of what you enjoy like metal jesus says . try emulation and games to gain some knowledge on titles you're unfamilair with to gain knowledge whether you wanna buy or spend for hard copy or even if you will like that consoles library.
Super Video ! For Retro computers for early generations, il will certainly recommand the Amiga 500. 1) It's so easy to use, switch on, put the disk and that's all (easy as a console). 2) It's a 16 bits system, the graphics are still good, and less dated compare to 8 bit computers. Not to mention music capabilities which are still great. 3) Try Speedblall 2, Battle Squadron, Turrican 2, Lionheart, Another World, Flashback, Dune the adventure game... Plenty of games are still fun to play. And specially if you are North American, you will discover an exotic and mostly european universe with a lot of gems you don't know (try Moonstone !!!!).
Just honestly buy games you like to play. From all systems. I finaly got metal gear for gamecube and a boxed chrono trigger. It starts to all add up when u buy for nostalgia and games u miss playing
@@silvervalleystudios2486 Hey, I'm using a Wii instead of a gamecube and I tell you it's worth it. I bought a Wii2HDMI adapter on amazon for 15CAD (dirt cheap!), and you can enable progressive mode with it and it looks damn good. Also, it reads gamecube disks and has the ports for gamecube controllers and memory cards, so it still feels like playing a gamecube. The sad part is missing out on the awesome gamecube bootup animation and sound. The crazy thing, you can probably find a wii cheaper than a Gamecube in the market, because nobody cares about the Wii lol.
I purchased a modded wii for £40- games built in included n64, ps1, all snes, all nes, old sega and atari... and a few popular gamecube/wii titles. This model wii also plays gamecube discs and uses gamecube controllers. I then bought a ps3 which plays all ps1, 2 and 3 games on it...job done
Here in Japan, we're in a demographic Chaos, great for collectors, wait a little more and the prices will really start to drop in the virtual world (Amazon) in here. (already happening on most of retro gaming related stores)
I've noticed that Japan has a lot of dirt cheap consoles on eBay, I've got over a dozen different gameboys and DSes for 5-10 dollars each which is crazy because EU sellers ask a lot for some reason. The japanese ones don't seem to turn up in searches but I know a few good sellers and they have stuff for so cheap
I feel like in Japan there's a cultural stigma against gaming when you become an adult, and so the collecting scene isn't as strong there. Kind of sad, but for the prices I'm able to get sometimes, I'm not complaining.
@@Kentama Actually on this aspect there is more freedom in here than any other place, on Earth the "hentai" or the "weird" culture as a solid example, wherever you are into (if not illegal) most do not discriminate, also if people (non-collectors) have space they keep, due to the urban migration, there is a lot of gold available on used/recycle shops (not specialized) in the countryside, if you ask most will have a least one box with a console and a bunch of games, going for nothing, if you just keep all.
@@waldevv Probably due to the lack of space or the seller wants to sell it faster, sometimes I do translate for Europeans or others collectors when on the same store, the reason I have a good relationship and prices with all related stores in town, the ones from artic Europe or around they pay 7X less in Japan, all report it, it is true?
I very recently decided to start collecting some retro games. I decided to go NES and focus on obtaining all the fantasy themed games. Basically if it has cool fantasy artwork that belongs on a van I'm putting it in my collection. I don't care if the games are good or bad or if the game actually suits the art. I'm just having fun because there are so many that fit this theme.
I am very glad you mentioned that you like the 3d effect of the 3ds. It is perfect with the new 3ds models especially if you end up having dual ips screens. The 3d effect of the 3ds is the most underated thing in gaming history!!!
PS2 I started in 2016-17 with the heavy hitters in survival horror and I'm not regretting it at all seeing how the prices have gone nothing but up, I've got just over 520 PS2 games 🎮🎮 and about 700ish total games in my collection expanding over 14 consoles🎮🎮 ✌
The PS2 is my favorite console ever! Got it for Xmas back in 2000 when I was in 3rd grade. The library for the PS2 is insanely big! It's the console with the largest category of games.
@@torgogorgo1888 O yeah it's Madness, I bought Blood will tell after I saw a hidden gem video from Metal Jesus November 2016 for $74 bucks off eBay now it's well over $200, But yeah 110% even the 5-10 games are commanding 20-30 nowadays!!!
@@WindHashira SO SO SO many games on PS2 you can be anything you want or almost experience anything to a certain degree... Gladiator Surfer Fireman, Just so much love on this system in my eyes it's also #1 HANDS DOWN and then back up in the air cause I have so much fun playing PS2...
@@torgogorgo1888 What games were 5-10 are now commanding 3 times as much? Ive been into PS2 for the last few years and haven't really seen this happen with the common games at all.
Some people just don't get it. :-) That's fine though, each to their own, but no matter how hard you try some people just won't ever understand. I buy a lot of t.v. shows on dvd/bluray as well, even when I've already had them on a harddrive months before theyre released here on DVD/Bluray. And it's the same with music. Some people just like to show a little appreciation for what they consume, so are happy to pay. Weirdly, if it wasnt for people like us, those who dont understand why you'd pay for what you can get freely wouldnt have half the content, nor of the same quality as what they have. Producing video and/or audio isnt free.
Feels better when you bring out the old music. You look at the art work and look at the lyrics. And it brings back memories of good times in your life. I'll put miami sound machine cassette in my walkman and sit their thinking about when I was kid.
I'm an extremely low level collector but recently watching this channel has inspired me to double down on collecting all my favorite games and accessories for the Mega Drive/Genesis. I have a very modest collection at the moment but if I've learned anything from Metal Jesus it's that you should collect what you love, which is what I intend to do.
KomradeMikhail ...that means absolutely nothing to you I’m sorry but I don’t know how buying a bunch of things with no personal value has any point. I can go buy 10,000 stamps and then I’m a stamp collector in the amount of time it takes for my credit card to get charged. Utterly pointless and not special at all. A collection is only as special as the connections you have to it’s contents.
Smart collectors collect things they love, not based on the AMOUNT they can collect. The last thing I want to do is look like a fucking hoarder. What would be the point of collecting a bunch of games when you are only doing to play a MINORITY of what you collect? People who collect like that are mentally ill in my opinion.
My recommendation to anyone getting started with collecting, start with what you know. I had an Atari 2600 when I was growing up, so a LOT of nostalgia was there. My old system was sold on a yardsale when I was in the Marines in the mid-90s. So, naturally that is where I started with the retro collecting. I would always recommend starting with "commons", and go with a varied set of titles. Something that captures the full scope of the console. Then branch out from there. After you get to a point of satisfaction with that system, move onto something you never owned. I did that, and have produced a reasonable collection of consoles and titles that I enjoy playing. Last bit of advice for the new collectors. Do NOT fall into the trap of "competing" with other collectors. It's one thing to show off your collection, but do NOT ever think you have to go out and collect everything. That is a rabbit hole you do not want to fall into.
Yeah, I just did the same. Older games just look so much better on a CRT, especially a PVM or BVM. Playing the Sega Genesis on an analog CRT with those HD retrovision component cables is an eye opening experience.
I prefer a good RGB consumer set over PVM or BVM for arcade games, you get much closer to the real deal. But a BVM is good for game cube / wii / ps2, Then again a large VGA monitor is just as good as a BVM for that and much cheaper.
I've started my collection and am starting to realize how awesome the PS3 and Xbox 360 are. A lot of hidden gems that went under the radar when released.
When I'm interested in a console I look for buying guides, top 10s, and hidden gems videos. That gives me an idea of what's out there and what I might be interested in
I agree with that besides GameCube GameCube rn is so expensive I’m trying to get back games that I sold years ago for GameCube and it’s damn near impossible cuz all the games I want are 100 plus dollars for one in decent condition
I would recommend the Sega Genesis. Great 16 bit games without the crazy snes prices. Tons of great games of all genres (a little light on rpgs however).
I recently started recollecting all the consoles of my childhood. I have a Dreamcast, Saturn, Genesis, n64, and a ps2. Rebuilding my Saturn collection is proving a difficult task...
PS3 was an awesome system. Imo, the jump between ps2 and ps3 was mindblowing...its when graphics and just the size and power of games started getting very very impressive to me. The jump from ps3 to ps4 was great, but i don't think it could compare to the previous upgrades of the ps3's generation.
Just noticed that you and the Metal Jesup crew is coming to the Game On Expo in Phoenix (well according to the conventions website) and now I am even more excited that I can go on Saturday this year really looking forward to a chance to meet you and the Crew in August
Used to collect, sold my collection for a Subaru. Recently started collecting again. Loving collecting for Gamecube and Dreamcast (my fav system) so rewarding...
I was born in 1974 so the atari 2600 was my first console i got from my uncle in 1981 and i loved it /yars revenge and demon attack was two of my favorite games
Unless you always play 8bit & 16bit consoles or you wanna play lightgun games CRT TV's are soooo overrated. My PS1 & PS2 looked 10x better with a good RGB cable on my 10 year old LCD than my Sony Wega CRT.
Dean Thompson I feel the same way, but I really like Atari and light gun games. My CRT pooped itself, so I need a new one and I’m not sure what to go with.
@@Heathmanscoolstuff Joel from Last Gamer knew loads about CRT's but he's disapeared off the face of the earth for about 6 months, there might be a video on his channel.
My general advice would be to avoid flat screen CRTs, because some of them can cause issues with light guns and other peripherals. And if possible find one that supports at least S-Video (or RGB Scart if you're in PAL region).
I'm all about the atari 2600 you can listen to music wile playing without competing with the in game music and it's fun hunting down all the controllers for it like the trackball controller for missile command and centipede
mini consoles offer a quick affordable entry into retro gaming. They hit that sweet nostalgia spot without breaking the bank. Playstation Classic can be found for $25.
If you grew up with the Amiga and would love to relive the nostalgia but its hard and software is just too obscure to collect, then consider the Sega Genesis/Megadrive instead. It's much more common, comes conveniently on cartridges and many of the games were released on both platforms at fairly similar quality. Both systems used the same Motorola 68000 CPU, but the Amiga had more graphics trickery up its sleeve.
When it comes to the SNES unless your made of money just buy a flash cart preferably the SD2snes its compatible with all the special chip games that people care about and is the same price as 3 top level snes games plus you still get to use real hardware it's not emulation so it's a win in my book
Go to thrift shops, pawn shops, and garage sales as much as you can. Their stock changes daily, so go to as many as you can as often as you can. You never know what will pop up for under $5. Sometimes games that go for $20-30 will go on the shelf for $2. Consoles get donated/pawned/etc all the time, too. Goodwill has a place most people call "the bins" in larger cities. You can bulk pay for things that didn't get sold in Goodwill. That means that you don't pay by title, or rarity, or any of that - you pay by weight. Same if someone has a garage sale. They aren't looking for top dollar, they're looking for shelf space. Don't pay eBay prices for well known games. It was mentioned in the video, but know when to buy. There was a time in the early 00s when SNES and NES games were just old games, and nobody sold them for more than $10-20. The same goes for every generation. If you think a game will be a future classic/cult classic, buy it while big box stores have hundreds of copies for under $10, because you might find yourself paying top dollar for it later. Sometimes good games get mixed in with the shovelware pile, too.
Original NES is going down in price, so now might be a great time to grab the classics. Also Game Boy has remained affordable, and some very expensive NES games are cheap on Game Boy and are basically the same experience. Both of these systems are a great way to build a classic collection, fast. I would pick up the nicer complete-in-box DS games while you still can. It's only a matter of time before all you can find is cart-only, IMO, and a lot of the library is still affordable. But Vita is definitely the way to go right now. Lots of great games for under $10, top-end games range from $20-40, really interesting late-release and limited release games. They look great on an HDTV, too. When the Vita enters the public consciousness again, people are going to be floored by all the games they didn't realize were on it. Games on this system in general got a low print run, so the writing's on the wall that this could explode.
I was born in 1982, and the Atari 2600 was a little before my time but I still like it. I actually didn't play video games until about 1989-90. My family just didn't have video games until then. But Atari was one of my early experiences, even though it had already been released about a decade before I played it. I also have interest in collecting any good console of the past, whether it's 1st gen or 7th.
I recommend scanners. It was a hand held thing that scanned bar codes on items like can food or literally anything with a bar code. Within the code you find monsters to fight your friends with when y'all connect your scanners. I think they had trading cards too so you could collect the monster and card. It was Pokemon before Pokemon
I'd recommend getting a few launch titles from each system that resonate the best with you. It's an affordable start. From there - You'll have a decent understanding of what to expect from each system.
Retrobytes that was a couple years ago. I used to go by my local games stops a lot. I got to know the managers and cashiers there. And they would regularly give me some neat swag for free, old pre order bonuses, got a couple DS cases for free, extra download codes. I know my experience is very different from the majority. But I had a lot of great experiences with them.
Good video MJ. The passion / interest argument is the most important. I collect for Sega, never had the systems as a kid & my first system was the Dreamcast, but that led to getting a Saturn and a Genesis / Sega CD console and a Master System, which I have all wired up & connected. That led to collecting Sega games on other systems after they became software only. So, like you said, being passionate about one segment in gaming can lead to a very satisfying collecting experience.
I can't speak for old systems as much, but collecting for PS4, PSVita and Nintendo Switch right now is pretty fun because a lot of small companies are putting out limited runs of cool games for these newer systems.
I’m in my 20s and just recently got my hands on the Sears Video Arcade II, in excellent condition, and while I didn’t grow up with an Atari 2600 it’s probably one of my favorite consoles to collect for right now. I’m a huge shooter fan and there are such great titles for the 2600.
I ordered the physical version of Bloodstained for the Xbox One (Japanese version). How will that one do? (Also have the digital switch version coming.)
MJR this was basically a textbook answer, bravo. You nailed a lot of good points that I feel are consistent with today's market for home consoles and even made mention of handhelds and computers. Excellent video 🤘
WILLROCKS07 Plays I wouldn’t be surprised if Wii U becomes pretty expensive in the future, great games and really low sales, altho a few of them have been ported over to the switch so I doubt those will retain that much value
N64 in Australia has been nuts in the past 12 months. I’d say prices have almost doubled and you have to be really quick if you see a deal because it’s very competitive! PS1 is similar, although because the library is so much bigger there are more cheap games available.
PS2 did go dirt cheap at gamestop, I walked out with massive stacks every time I went, even wound up with doubles and didn't care. But yes, if you're asking "what" you shouldn't be collecting yet.
Three simples rules: 1) Patience. Patience. Patience. I own over forty consoles and I can count on one hand the number of times that I spent over $150 with most well under that figure. If you wait until the mid or end of the next console's life cycle you can pick up hardware and software damn cheap. Now is the time to pick up PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox, and 360 games and consoles. 2) Popularity and scarcity do not equal value; in fact, most "valuable" games are currently overvalued. The one I always go to is Atari 2600 Pac-Man. Popular game but there are more copies than there are working systems. It's not worth more than at most $2. It's one of the titles I check when walking into any vintage game store for the first time. If they're asking more $5 for that or E.T. (they still have to pay the light bill) I'll likely head for the door. Also, most people that want Rush 'N' Attack or an Odyssey2 probably already own one. 3) Your games are EXTREMELY unlikely to increase in value. Also, what you paid for something has ZERO influence on its current value. A vast majority games don't retain value against inflation. Most actually lose value against inflation. Sure, a game that you spent $40 in 2018 might sell for $50 in 2028 but that might be $35 in 2018 dollars.
Nostalgia adds a lot to value. So we have to try and predict what's cheap now, but what might be expensive in the future. If you're looking to sell at a later date that is.
The biggest advice is, don't bother starting, at least here in Brazil things got ridiculously expensive. I've been involved in the hobby for a decade now and I simply stoped buying games prices are downright insane.
Vampirerockstar or live in japan? Japan imports are extremely cheap and an action replay cart allows you to play any game as it makes your console region free.
@6:55 BREAKDOWN is one of my favorite games from back then. You can get a copy on Amazon for less than $10 And I highly encourage everyone do that. I'd like to add my two cents. I agree with all the reasons given already on why you should, and what to collect for. I would suggest collecting for the PS4 as well, because as it is now, there are a lot of Japan exclusives that are hard to come by here in the states. Ex: God Eater 1.
My advice: Don't waste money on any old cartridge systems at all! Buy an Everdrive or mod a mini system and you're done. That leaves just disc based or portable systems to collect for. Pick your top 3-5 consoles and start with collecting the oldest system or one that has the cheapest games. Focus on games that mean something to you or that interest you. Don't fill your collection with games you won't play. Sell old things you don't use anymore to pay for your game collection.
That's is true in a way MetalJesus, about the whole "new experiences" you talked about. for me my "weird console" I tried out and Liked was the Sega Dreamcast
It's a fabulous console, the last quiet one before they all got fans and became noisy. GTA3 was originally going to be Dreamcast exclusive - if they hadn't cancelled that, the whole course of games history might have been different.
hmm, that's a neat fun fact ^^. I just play the console exclusive Horror games it has in its collection plus a couple fun ones like SeaMan and Space Channel 5. and another interesting tid bit, they recently just made Space Channel 5 for PSVR
I’ve been wanting to buy and collect the games I personally grew up with and it does really make me happy that I own copies of those said games I grew up with. So that’s where my hunt is at.
Today i buyed my FIRST BIG BOX PC GAMES. Full Throttle and GK2, complete and in perfect shape, FOR LESS THAN 25 USD. I'm just in love with them. Greetings, retro nerds :)
Start here...........Turbografx-16 Console with Legendary Axe, Blazing Lazers, Super Star Soldier, Dungeon Explorer, Ninja Spirit, Military Madness, Cadash, Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, Vigilante, Splatterhouse.
I just bought Dynowarz on the NES for about $6 the other day just because it was cheap (enough) and it was something I remembered from my childhood. Nothing earth-shattering in terms of gameplay, but still good. And that's how a lot of my purchases tend to be with my collections. I usually get the stuff I remember from my youth or stuff that sounds interesting from internet shows (like MJR).
Sixth and seventh generation consoles might be the best to collect for right now. Hundreds, maybe thousands of great games on great systems for damn cheap. I more or less own all the PS3 and 360 titles I'm ever going to want and it's a pretty awesome feeling. Largely wasn't that hard to do, either.
Don’t collect for value. Only collect for yourself. Some of the crappiest games ever made are really expensive. Enjoy your gaming hunts and have fun.
Lmao very true. Thanks for the advice
Werd...i collect for nostalgia/memories and don't care for the "SUPER RARE HOLY GRAIL" games that cost 5x more than their "value". My brother let his boss borrow all of our Genesis games back in the day and only got a few back...now I'm enjoying collecting those games I used to have or games/systems I wanted back then but mom and dad wouldn't get for us...although one of the games was MUSHA and that's going for more than I want to pay..womp womp.
@@vice86 exactly. I picked up MUSHA on Ali Express (repro) for like 15 bucks, since I don't care about value. The game plays perfect...even came with a box and manual.
I had a turbo as a kid and put off for a long time collecting for it. Could have got in before the price rise. But now I'll just get the handful I had back then. Every vintage item collecting thing has gone from fun hunting to prices out of the hobby.
@@Mr_Don1 Watch out with those chinese genesis repro's though... They are very bad quality and can wreck your genesis over time...
It’s so refreshing to watch a “TH-camr” who’s not trying to be funny and they’re actually really informative and also don’t ram 70 adverts into a 20 minute video. Keep it up Metal jebus 👍 love from jolly old England 🏴
I couldn't agree more! Some of these tubers I just can't watch anymore. if I think they've sold out or basically being paid to produce 10 minute commercials.
He's the best. Him and his team. Support on patreon. This is his full time job!
JAWS1376 lol @ 10 min commercials. It's gone outta hand... Like worst than TV.
I thought TH-cam chose how many adverts to put on a creators video
And the fanbase and comments arent toxic
I only collect what I actually play and enjoy having on my shelves!
Nooooo, you must collect for value, games about poo is where it's at.
Same.
God damn you look like a witch
@@kandigloss6438 Poo Flinger!
Same here.... just saying there shitty games out there that really suck and not worth it. Look at darkwing duck on tg 16. Its like over 100+ bucks cib or 100 just for the loose game and that game sucks balls. However, good games I played and love like chrono trigger can cost money.
The problem isnt buying games. The problem is having the time to play them all... >_
Well spoken^^
Tell me about it.
Most collectors don't play any games. And the ones who actually play, they barely put the game on the console to see what it's all about.
And storing them 😉
Play a few hrs before bed in bed
Don't collect because it's valueable or will make you money down the line. Small, well-curated collections that mean a lot are the way to go.
Indeed, well said
100% agree. I've been collecting videos games and music for over 30 years cuz I LOVE it.
Agreed, and nothing says well curated collection like the PC Engine. ;)
I pretty much collect games that i know i will come back to. For example I have Bloodstained Ritual of the Night and it is challenging. I know it will take a while for exploring, and although its been review bombed on the switch for supposed issues, i never experienced any issues. It will take a while because i enjoy every little thing about it. Mostly i play and enjoy Diablo III. My collection doesn't consist of Nintendo flagship titles for my switch because i want to play something other than Mario and zelda, i want to support indie and retro titles.
vimster I just bought a sealed copy of God Hand (PS2) for about $150. I bought it to play it not because of the value. You can check out the unboxing on my channel
As someone who has been collecting things for a long time, I have these rules for myself.
1) Never treat your collection as an investment.
Explanation: Doing both will never work equally well. Either be a collector or an investor.
2) Never try to swindle anyone regardless if you are buying or selling.
Explanation: I don't think this needs explaining.
3) Don't spend more than you should, never buy anything "collectable" on credit card and don't get too attached to your collection.
Explanation: Always have your priorites set and spend accordingly. Your family and friends should come first. Things will never fill that void.
Georgios Sarris Great. Thank you for the post!
I only buy if it's dirt cheap like my vectrek and 25 of the 28 games it had for 15 bucks.
I get super Nintendo bundles for 20 to 50 buck, ect
very well said
Er doing both does work equally well. So long as you know what youre doing. Ive been buying collections and selling them off at a profit for years.
I have bought some collectable games on credit card before, but only when they're things that are extremely rare that I've really wanted at a low price they likely won't ever reach again. For instance, if I found a $80 mint cib copy of Valkyrie Profile or Suikoden II for the PS1, I'd grab it immediately, no questions asked. Wouldn't even care if I had to be a little more frugal on groceries that month to make it happen. I am attached to my collection, but it wouldn't ever interfere with family and friends.
If you’re asking the question “what should I collect”, you’re in it for the wrong reasons.
Exactly. I think he was asking as far as enjoyability and affordability goes.
I personally collect games I couldn't get years ago due to price/region or a specific creator eg SE/Atlus/everything made by or based on Yasumi Matsuno work (Tactics Ogre/ Ogre Battle/Ivalice Alliance)
People do something with movies critics give 30 score they will not see movie if critics give it low score
Exactly.
You are so right.
There is alot of money in rpgs yet
I do not collect rpgs because they take to long to play. What am I gonna do with 300 rpgs?
I tend to go for the more arcady stuf wich you can enjoy for half an hour. Like sega and namco racing games. Or capcom beat em ups.
Haven't bought anything in months BTW. Im like a recovering alcoholic😅
I'd completely recommend getting yourself a PS3 if you want to start collecting.
-Great range of exclusives covering a wide variety of genres
-Amazing library of third party titles
-A host of retro HD compilations are available for the console, including PS2 era classics and more retro stuff, so it's a good way to play some retro games without breaking the bank
-Can play all your PS1 games via HDMI so it's a great alternative if you want to start collecting for the PS1
-Both the console and most of its games are available for outrageously cheap prices at the moment
The only thing the PS3 lacked was JRPGS.
I just started (GameCube +4 games) and realized I have me and brothers old ps3.. yessss
The question doesn’t make sense. You don’t “start” collecting. You acquire games throughout the years that you enjoy, then bam - you have a collection. Keep doing that, and your collection gets bigger.
Asking “what should I collect” sounds like a temporary urge to have a collection. If you wanted to collect games, you would already have games.. you know.. from the hobby of gaming.. I can go spend $1000 on eBay buying dozens of PS3 games but would that hold any sentimental value to you?
Doesnt work that way for everyone.
Some people have had only a few dozen games that theyve swapped, sold, exchanged, etc. for years.... always gaming but never collecting. Perhaps these people are now in a position to start collecting a bigger library.
Others simply decided it looks like a fun hobby so got onboard, but arent sure where to start.
There's a million and one scenarios for a million and one people.
Not one of them collects in a more correct / better way than any of the others.
beezle1976 ya I’m kinda in that boat as I am 18 now and I finally have the money to actually start going out and getting games that I really love where as before I would always have to wait for Christmas birthday etc to get any new games too bad my favorite console atm is GameCube cuz we all know how GameCube prices are these days
beezle1976 true, and a follow up to that for a perfect answer to the original question of “how to start collecting” - if you find yourself in that position, buy back the games you enjoyed but sold due to needing the money. That’s exactly what I did. Once I did that, I started buying titles I’d been curious about - if I liked them, I kept them - if I played them for an hour or so and it wasn’t my thing, I ebay’d it right back.
5 or so years later and I have an awesome collection that’s leagues from the biggest, but it’s a perfectly curated collection that reflects me, from my childhood to present time.
Just to clarify, I don’t consider there a “good or bad” way to be a collector, but I think a collection of things that hold no personal value is not a great collection. Collecting for the love of _what you’re collecting_ so that it reflects the person is what makes it truly great.
Joseph Espinoza my advice is to start slow, set up eBay alerts, and get those games back :) also check Reddit’s subreddit “gamesale” - lots from my collection game from there.
That's why I love emulation. I don't use emulators simply for actually playing games, I use them to play test games I've never played before to see if I want a physical copy in my collection (apart from MAME that is, since having hundreds of arcade cabs in my home is kind of impractical, LMAO)
Just a message to say that I really like how you do your videos, especially the chilled style and broad perspective on games and gaming in general.
You said chilled instead of chill
THANYOU!
In the UK it is 'chilled' rather than chill. Love the chilled videos from MJR :)
Metal Jesus is the best!
Great general overview MJ. I really like that you emphasized on collecting what you’re passionate about. That’s really what it boils down to.
If you’re just starting in 2019, the best advice is have a good paying job. 😂
That's not necessarily true I go to good will pawn shops yard sales !
so much truth in this comment.
I work in a grocery store making $11/hr, and i have no issue collecting. I just got a lot of 8 original xbox games for 25 dollars. I usually spend up to 30 dollars a week to buy a video game. Sometimes i skip and save money until i have 100 dollars and i buy a huge game bundle on Ebay. You can take out whatever you want, and sell the rest to get your money back. I profit most times actually.
My advice would be to collect at your own pace, if you have to save up money for 3 weeks, who cares. Be patient, it will pay off :)
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I wonder if the rise and fall of interest in systems/games is based around people's age and their nostalgia for them. People who grew up with the N64 and PS1 are now generally getting to an age where they have more space and disposable income. Doesn't surprise me that demand is increasing and therefore cost.
I had the Super Nintendo and PS1 so I'm mainly buying games for those two systems.
Of course it is. The peak of "retro collecting" has passed because people who grew up (6-16) when the NES, SNES and Genesis systems came out are getting out of collecting entirely or at the very least less passionate about it now.
@@eskanda3434 that's subjective, not the truth.
N64 is still fairly cheap these days. Even the more rare games like Conker don't reach even $100 in most places. The PS1 though, hooo boy. Suikoden II, Klonoa, Tomba, Castlevania Chronicles, Persona, and Tekken 1 for some reason are absurdly expensive for old games (seriously why is Tekken 1 close to $50 with case)?
Thank God NES and SNES prices have calmed...things were getting insane. Finally revisiting SNES collecting and getting some decent deals.
Pretty sure things calmed down a bit due to the classic console minis being released. People are satisfied with emulating on an official Nintendo system
@Bob Loblaw Yeahhhh.... that would be retarded. Collect what makes you happy and remember.
Earthbound is still up there
@Bob Loblaw troo
@@sunstruck Exactly. Lots of genesis games have gone down by $30 because of the genesis mini coming out
I would recommend the Wii, 3ds, and Xbox 360. So many amazing games for amazing prices on amazing systems
So true! here in Argentina can't find a copy of ducktales remastered for xbox360 can you believe it? Dude i want that game!!!! hahaha
Also make sure to get a first generation Wii so you can play GameCube games on it
Marr Vids I’d say also ps3, I personally like it better than the 360 due to the time of exclusives
Marr Vids xbox and ps2 are great too collect. I find a ton of original Xbox around 2 or 3 dollars a piece!
Would recommend either the xbox360 slim or Playstation 3 slim. Games are cheap the systems are reasonably reliable and games are readily available and cheap.
Original video posted question is tough to answer on so many levels. Personally,I would give two responses:
1) PS2 FAT. You can add a hard drive, mod to play Japanese titles, and it's 99% backwards compatible with PS1 games. Games are plentiful and relatively inexpensive
2) XBOX 360. Backwards compatible with many XBOX games. Still has a GREAT library of arcade ROMs/retro games available on the XBOX store.
I've recently started collecting for the Gamecube, Xbox, and Xbox 360. Gamecube games can be quite expensive.
360 and ps3 are cheap but ps2, gamecube, original xbox they get pricey
In my experience not much of anything Playstation is expensive. Just so many of each game out there because of how many consoles sold. Not really desirable.
GC is my favorite i recently got wario world for 30 follars not too bad it has the case too
My first console was the Atari 7800. 😂
@@lethalassassin1754 only a small amount of playstation 2 games are expensive ($40) i bought most of mine online for $3 - $9 and even bought a mint condition sly still sealed for $16
Watching this in 2021. The videogame collection has changed a lot since 2019. Some video games for taken for granted in 2019 (PS2 Silent Hill games, 3DS Kirby games) are now super expensive.
It's much easier, if you are not rpgs fan.
Very true
It's crazy how RPGs almost always hold their value, whether they were popular and sold well..or not! People love to replay and collect them!
Shooters(shmups)hold their value as well,Japanese saturn,aes,not to mention the Cave PCB’s....uau.
What do you mean? RPGs if done right are definitely worth playing and most of them are.
I weep for the fact that my favorite genres are: JRPGs (which inspire passion for decades after release), horror (which sell like crap and then go up in value by an exponent of 10), and fighting games (which tend to have tournament communities that keep the price above $20 forever)
Why do other people like what I like!? I thought I was weird!!
You're the man MetalJesus, just wanted to let you know I'm grateful for you and your content.
Number one advice is to prioritize the things you really really want first, especially with today's goddamn prices. Start small.
Also get a job.
Also Sony and Microsoft stuff is pretty much the most accessible ones.
"Get a job." Classic!
I'm actually working on getting a complete collection for the Original Xbox. So far I'm at 43 games. I Grew up playing it so I'm making it a mission to make it happen 😁🎮
Good luck lmao stubbs has gone up in price ever since he wouldnt stop mentioning it
Hopefully you can get Steel Battalion for a good price under 100 dollars. That is, with the huge controller setup.
That's all true, but I gotta make it happen 😂 lmao
@Erik dying light that's freaking awesome, actually also have a psp, PS4, Nintendo switch, 3ds, Wii, ps2, ps3. I really want to get a GameCube and start collecting for that next, I've always been a super fan of the original Xbox, really hope I get the complete collection soon😁😁😁
Where you at now? I hope u didn’t give up!
My best advice is to avoid buying filler.
When I first started collecting I bought tons of games in the genres I liked, which looked great on the shelf, but 30-40% of which I would likely never play. Now I've reduced my collection to only top titles I will definitely someday play, I am happier with it. Furthermore, I have reduced my purchasing to very selective titles now, making hunting for them the more fun.
It's hard to not have fillter though at least for me. How many times I bought sets of games because someone would only sell the lot... But I can't sell something out of my collection even though I am not playing it, or even like it. It was part of the buy i guess idk. I have a hard time parting with video games @_@
To be more speciic, sometimes you will end up with filler if you are buying in bulk from craigslist or FB market. You often have bundles with a bunch of great games for way cheaper, but you will end up with some duds.
Could always resell them after for a couple bucks I guess.
@@Demokirby yea but thats more my flaw i mean. I cant resell them i regret it even though they are duds. They are part of the collection. Even though i dont intentionally buy filler.
@@koosjuh75 I used to be the same, but I started to run out of room. It was then I looked at the games I had and thought, would I ever want to play this?
Once reduced, my collection now resembles my personal tastes in games much more strongly.
The games I took out got resold to buy others. I'd rather have one quality title than twenty I'd never play :)
Great video. When I was growing up I owned MANY games but I always sold or traded them just so I could play the next game. Once I got into my late 20's and it became more affordable to get all the games I wanted without having to trade that's when I got nostalgic for my old games as a kid. I've been collecting for a few years and my big tip to all of you is GET THE GAMES YOU GREW UP WITH. nostalgia is one of the greatest reasons to collect. ENJOY!
Love the original xbox. Picked up more-or-less a complete PAL set over the last few years. Cost next to nothing and there is so much variety. Plus the games still stand up well to this today!
What are some fun games for xbox? I don't care for FPS or RPGs...i love games from the SNES and N64 era like the Donkey Kong Country trilogy (my top 3 games of all time), Mario Bros and World, Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie....does xbox have anything to offer for this genre of games or should i just continue to avoid it altogether?
Samuel Hunt this is what I’m aiming for. Started January this year and have about 200 games so far
The Problem with Questions like this is, that some ppl asking this are not really into retro Gaming. They just want to know, what is "worth" collecting, to maybe sell it higher in the future.
If a "new" Collector start to ask me, what System he should try to collect, than im thinking: "why you even want to start collecting, if you don't know it by yourself what system/Game Series you're like/into?"
Atari Prices came down because of ebay. Before Ebay everything felt rare but after ebay everything was super common.
Over at MurrayNJ08 I get asked this every day. In my 6500 games across all systems it’s hard to give that recommendation. I love collecting for GameCube, 3ds, PS2, XBox One, Vita, and Wii. Also big Box PC games.
Remember guys quality over quantity!
YES! My game collection has never been that huge but that's okay. It's CURATIVE, full of games that I KNOW I'll play.
I've scored quite a few Genesis and 32X games as of late but it still comes back to that Holy Grail of the Genesis library: Sonic 3 & Knuckles. I bought both cartridges loose on eBay, and I NEVER separate them.
I collect for a few reasons and those are 1. How much space can you hoard, so i collect what ill play or master a game (speedrunning) 2. I collect fun cheap games if its 3 or 7 or 10 bucks ... Sold ! I'll add it to my collection if i want it in my personal library 3. Budget your money, collections dont happen quickly, make a list of what you enjoy like metal jesus says . try emulation and games to gain some knowledge on titles you're unfamilair with to gain knowledge whether you wanna buy or spend for hard copy or even if you will like that consoles library.
Idk why but the Vita is my favorite system to collect for. Collectors edition comes out for Vita? Day one buy
I wish I could say the same, but everything for the vita is so expensive :(
Super Video ! For Retro computers for early generations, il will certainly recommand the Amiga 500. 1) It's so easy to use, switch on, put the disk and that's all (easy as a console). 2) It's a 16 bits system, the graphics are still good, and less dated compare to 8 bit computers. Not to mention music capabilities which are still great. 3) Try Speedblall 2, Battle Squadron, Turrican 2, Lionheart, Another World, Flashback, Dune the adventure game... Plenty of games are still fun to play. And specially if you are North American, you will discover an exotic and mostly european universe with a lot of gems you don't know (try Moonstone !!!!).
Just honestly buy games you like to play. From all systems. I finaly got metal gear for gamecube and a boxed chrono trigger. It starts to all add up when u buy for nostalgia and games u miss playing
I still have my Gamecube connected through component video. Will get around to a HDMI mod one day. Awesome console!!!!!!!!!
@@silvervalleystudios2486 Hey, I'm using a Wii instead of a gamecube and I tell you it's worth it. I bought a Wii2HDMI adapter on amazon for 15CAD (dirt cheap!), and you can enable progressive mode with it and it looks damn good. Also, it reads gamecube disks and has the ports for gamecube controllers and memory cards, so it still feels like playing a gamecube. The sad part is missing out on the awesome gamecube bootup animation and sound. The crazy thing, you can probably find a wii cheaper than a Gamecube in the market, because nobody cares about the Wii lol.
I purchased a modded wii for £40- games built in included n64, ps1, all snes, all nes, old sega and atari... and a few popular gamecube/wii titles. This model wii also plays gamecube discs and uses gamecube controllers. I then bought a ps3 which plays all ps1, 2 and 3 games on it...job done
Here in Japan, we're in a demographic Chaos, great for collectors, wait a little more and the prices will really start to drop in the virtual world (Amazon) in here. (already happening on most of retro gaming related stores)
I've noticed that Japan has a lot of dirt cheap consoles on eBay, I've got over a dozen different gameboys and DSes for 5-10 dollars each which is crazy because EU sellers ask a lot for some reason. The japanese ones don't seem to turn up in searches but I know a few good sellers and they have stuff for so cheap
@@waldevv care to share the sellers usernames?
I feel like in Japan there's a cultural stigma against gaming when you become an adult, and so the collecting scene isn't as strong there. Kind of sad, but for the prices I'm able to get sometimes, I'm not complaining.
@@Kentama Actually on this aspect there is more freedom in here than any other place, on Earth the "hentai" or the "weird" culture as a solid example, wherever you are into (if not illegal) most do not discriminate, also if people (non-collectors) have space they keep, due to the urban migration, there is a lot of gold available on used/recycle shops (not specialized) in the countryside, if you ask most will have a least one box with a console and a bunch of games, going for nothing, if you just keep all.
@@waldevv Probably due to the lack of space or the seller wants to sell it faster, sometimes I do translate for Europeans or others collectors when on the same store, the reason I have a good relationship and prices with all related stores in town, the ones from artic Europe or around they pay 7X less in Japan, all report it, it is true?
I very recently decided to start collecting some retro games. I decided to go NES and focus on obtaining all the fantasy themed games. Basically if it has cool fantasy artwork that belongs on a van I'm putting it in my collection. I don't care if the games are good or bad or if the game actually suits the art. I'm just having fun because there are so many that fit this theme.
I am very glad you mentioned that you like the 3d effect of the 3ds. It is perfect with the new 3ds models especially if you end up having dual ips screens. The 3d effect of the 3ds is the most underated thing in gaming history!!!
I remember when copies of Panzer Dragoon Saga were $60 on eBay and $30 at Gamestop...ah the good old days, I wouldnt even bother now
PS2 I started in 2016-17 with the heavy hitters in survival horror and I'm not regretting it at all seeing how the prices have gone nothing but up, I've got just over 520 PS2 games 🎮🎮 and about 700ish total games in my collection expanding over 14 consoles🎮🎮
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The PS2 is my favorite console ever! Got it for Xmas back in 2000 when I was in 3rd grade. The library for the PS2 is insanely big! It's the console with the largest category of games.
ps2 is going crazy in general. Even semi-common decent games that used to be 5-10 are commanding 20-30.
@@torgogorgo1888 O yeah it's Madness, I bought Blood will tell after I saw a hidden gem video from Metal Jesus November 2016 for $74 bucks off eBay now it's well over $200, But yeah 110% even the 5-10 games are commanding 20-30 nowadays!!!
@@WindHashira SO SO SO many games on PS2 you can be anything you want or almost experience anything to a certain degree... Gladiator Surfer Fireman, Just so much love on this system in my eyes it's also #1 HANDS DOWN and then back up in the air cause I have so much fun playing PS2...
@@torgogorgo1888 What games were 5-10 are now commanding 3 times as much? Ive been into PS2 for the last few years and haven't really seen this happen with the common games at all.
My passion is dancing and now I have the whole entire series of Just Dance!
Kamal gupta no ddr? Lol I have entire series of ddr.
i get weird looks from my friends when i say i buy old video games and even music cds. they say why you buy this when you can just stream the music.
When you stream you don't own the music...
@@larson0014 You could just listen to music on TH-cam whenever you like...
Some people just don't get it. :-)
That's fine though, each to their own, but no matter how hard you try some people just won't ever understand.
I buy a lot of t.v. shows on dvd/bluray as well, even when I've already had them on a harddrive months before theyre released here on DVD/Bluray. And it's the same with music.
Some people just like to show a little appreciation for what they consume, so are happy to pay.
Weirdly, if it wasnt for people like us, those who dont understand why you'd pay for what you can get freely wouldnt have half the content, nor of the same quality as what they have.
Producing video and/or audio isnt free.
I guess because iam old (65) is why I like the old stuff:) I lived it and love it still
Feels better when you bring out the old music. You look at the art work and look at the lyrics. And it brings back memories of good times in your life. I'll put miami sound machine cassette in my walkman and sit their thinking about when I was kid.
I'm an extremely low level collector but recently watching this channel has inspired me to double down on collecting all my favorite games and accessories for the Mega Drive/Genesis. I have a very modest collection at the moment but if I've learned anything from Metal Jesus it's that you should collect what you love, which is what I intend to do.
Atari 2600
You can still get a bundle of 20 carts for 20 bucks...
Do that just a few times over, and you have a good collection.
KomradeMikhail ...that means absolutely nothing to you
I’m sorry but I don’t know how buying a bunch of things with no personal value has any point. I can go buy 10,000 stamps and then I’m a stamp collector in the amount of time it takes for my credit card to get charged. Utterly pointless and not special at all.
A collection is only as special as the connections you have to it’s contents.
Smart collectors collect things they love, not based on the AMOUNT they can collect. The last thing I want to do is look like a fucking hoarder. What would be the point of collecting a bunch of games when you are only doing to play a MINORITY of what you collect? People who collect like that are mentally ill in my opinion.
My recommendation to anyone getting started with collecting, start with what you know. I had an Atari 2600 when I was growing up, so a LOT of nostalgia was there. My old system was sold on a yardsale when I was in the Marines in the mid-90s. So, naturally that is where I started with the retro collecting. I would always recommend starting with "commons", and go with a varied set of titles. Something that captures the full scope of the console. Then branch out from there.
After you get to a point of satisfaction with that system, move onto something you never owned. I did that, and have produced a reasonable collection of consoles and titles that I enjoy playing.
Last bit of advice for the new collectors. Do NOT fall into the trap of "competing" with other collectors. It's one thing to show off your collection, but do NOT ever think you have to go out and collect everything. That is a rabbit hole you do not want to fall into.
My last investment for gaming was finding a Sony trinitron CRT tv with RGB and S-Video
Yeah, I just did the same. Older games just look so much better on a CRT, especially a PVM or BVM. Playing the Sega Genesis on an analog CRT with those HD retrovision component cables is an eye opening experience.
I prefer a good RGB consumer set over PVM or BVM for arcade games, you get much closer to the real deal. But a BVM is good for game cube / wii / ps2, Then again a large VGA monitor is just as good as a BVM for that and much cheaper.
You inspired me to start a game collection, and it is now one of my life goals to have a game room. Thank you.
Now is a good time for collecting ps3 and xbox 360 games. Those have gotten cheap.
correct before its to late,i got some for 2 dollars at gamestop
@shooter4hire shooter4hire good hunt,i buy before they really push the price our they stop making physcal copies
I've started my collection and am starting to realize how awesome the PS3 and Xbox 360 are. A lot of hidden gems that went under the radar when released.
Unless you're into RPGs. RPGs can get very expensive, no matter what system you're collecting them for, especially if they are rare.
@@scottbreon9448 i am rpg person.like when ps1 our all my time favorite,its to late for me to get them
When I'm interested in a console I look for buying guides, top 10s, and hidden gems videos. That gives me an idea of what's out there and what I might be interested in
I think right now is the best time to get into PS2/Xbox/GC collecting.
I agree with that besides GameCube GameCube rn is so expensive I’m trying to get back games that I sold years ago for GameCube and it’s damn near impossible cuz all the games I want are 100 plus dollars for one in decent condition
PS2/PS3/Xbox/360/Wii/3DS/GBA/VITA and PSP.
GC is stupid overpriced atm same with the N64.
Many collectibles go through this kind of boom and then flatten out. There's only so much demand in the end.
I would recommend the Sega Genesis. Great 16 bit games without the crazy snes prices. Tons of great games of all genres (a little light on rpgs however).
Coorhagon gotcha
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I recently started recollecting all the consoles of my childhood. I have a Dreamcast, Saturn, Genesis, n64, and a ps2. Rebuilding my Saturn collection is proving a difficult task...
Completely agree with PS3. Pick up a handful of games a year dirt, cheap just to play (not collect).
PS3 was an awesome system. Imo, the jump between ps2 and ps3 was mindblowing...its when graphics and just the size and power of games started getting very very impressive to me. The jump from ps3 to ps4 was great, but i don't think it could compare to the previous upgrades of the ps3's generation.
Just noticed that you and the Metal Jesup crew is coming to the Game On Expo in Phoenix (well according to the conventions website) and now I am even more excited that I can go on Saturday this year really looking forward to a chance to meet you and the Crew in August
I asked my sister for her game cube as she no longer uses it
I collect what i play do it for passion
Used to collect, sold my collection for a Subaru. Recently started collecting again. Loving collecting for Gamecube and Dreamcast (my fav system) so rewarding...
I was born in 1974 so the atari 2600 was my first console i got from my uncle in 1981 and i loved it /yars revenge and demon attack was two of my favorite games
There is never a wrong time to start collecting. I agree with Metal Jesus. You need to collect what you like.
We really need a CRT TV buying guide. I’d also be interested in watching one of the MJR crew do video tutorials cartridge battery replacement.
Unless you always play 8bit & 16bit consoles or you wanna play lightgun games CRT TV's are soooo overrated. My PS1 & PS2 looked 10x better with a good RGB cable on my 10 year old LCD than my Sony Wega CRT.
Dean Thompson I feel the same way, but I really like Atari and light gun games. My CRT pooped itself, so I need a new one and I’m not sure what to go with.
@@Heathmanscoolstuff Joel from Last Gamer knew loads about CRT's but he's disapeared off the face of the earth for about 6 months, there might be a video on his channel.
My general advice would be to avoid flat screen CRTs, because some of them can cause issues with light guns and other peripherals. And if possible find one that supports at least S-Video (or RGB Scart if you're in PAL region).
@@deanthompson88 really, mine always looked better on my CRT, no matter what connection I used on a LCD
I'm all about the atari 2600 you can listen to music wile playing without competing with the in game music and it's fun hunting down all the controllers for it like the trackball controller for missile command and centipede
mini consoles offer a quick affordable entry into retro gaming. They hit that sweet nostalgia spot without breaking the bank. Playstation Classic can be found for $25.
Elsa snowgies plus you can mod it and add your own games
If you grew up with the Amiga and would love to relive the nostalgia but its hard and software is just too obscure to collect, then consider the Sega Genesis/Megadrive instead. It's much more common, comes conveniently on cartridges and many of the games were released on both platforms at fairly similar quality. Both systems used the same Motorola 68000 CPU, but the Amiga had more graphics trickery up its sleeve.
Maaan, get you a snes with Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy 3 and Rock N' Roll Racing
All great titles to keep you busy. 💪🏼
Ooooh SNES my favorite console ever
RNR Racing is getting too rich for my blood.
Rip... is in another time zone!
When it comes to the SNES unless your made of money just buy a flash cart preferably the SD2snes its compatible with all the special chip games that people care about and is the same price as 3 top level snes games plus you still get to use real hardware it's not emulation so it's a win in my book
Go to thrift shops, pawn shops, and garage sales as much as you can. Their stock changes daily, so go to as many as you can as often as you can. You never know what will pop up for under $5. Sometimes games that go for $20-30 will go on the shelf for $2. Consoles get donated/pawned/etc all the time, too. Goodwill has a place most people call "the bins" in larger cities. You can bulk pay for things that didn't get sold in Goodwill. That means that you don't pay by title, or rarity, or any of that - you pay by weight. Same if someone has a garage sale. They aren't looking for top dollar, they're looking for shelf space. Don't pay eBay prices for well known games.
It was mentioned in the video, but know when to buy. There was a time in the early 00s when SNES and NES games were just old games, and nobody sold them for more than $10-20. The same goes for every generation. If you think a game will be a future classic/cult classic, buy it while big box stores have hundreds of copies for under $10, because you might find yourself paying top dollar for it later. Sometimes good games get mixed in with the shovelware pile, too.
Original NES is going down in price, so now might be a great time to grab the classics. Also Game Boy has remained affordable, and some very expensive NES games are cheap on Game Boy and are basically the same experience. Both of these systems are a great way to build a classic collection, fast.
I would pick up the nicer complete-in-box DS games while you still can. It's only a matter of time before all you can find is cart-only, IMO, and a lot of the library is still affordable.
But Vita is definitely the way to go right now. Lots of great games for under $10, top-end games range from $20-40, really interesting late-release and limited release games. They look great on an HDTV, too. When the Vita enters the public consciousness again, people are going to be floored by all the games they didn't realize were on it. Games on this system in general got a low print run, so the writing's on the wall that this could explode.
I was born in 1982, and the Atari 2600 was a little before my time but I still like it. I actually didn't play video games until about 1989-90. My family just didn't have video games until then. But Atari was one of my early experiences, even though it had already been released about a decade before I played it. I also have interest in collecting any good console of the past, whether it's 1st gen or 7th.
Noticed the ghost poster, saw them live couple of weeks ago opening for Metallica were awesome 🤘
I recommend scanners. It was a hand held thing that scanned bar codes on items like can food or literally anything with a bar code. Within the code you find monsters to fight your friends with when y'all connect your scanners. I think they had trading cards too so you could collect the monster and card. It was Pokemon before Pokemon
I have a 2112 vinyl too, its on display on my wall, its original from the 70s
I'd recommend getting a few launch titles from each system that resonate the best with you. It's an affordable start. From there - You'll have a decent understanding of what to expect from each system.
GameStop’s Buy 2 get 2 free deals are amazing. I did that a few years ago with their PSP games. Ended up getting 30 games for about $58
They raised prices online
Retrobytes that was a couple years ago. I used to go by my local games stops a lot.
I got to know the managers and cashiers there. And they would regularly give me some neat swag for free, old pre order bonuses, got a couple DS cases for free, extra download codes.
I know my experience is very different from the majority. But I had a lot of great experiences with them.
Good video MJ. The passion / interest argument is the most important. I collect for Sega, never had the systems as a kid & my first system was the Dreamcast, but that led to getting a Saturn and a Genesis / Sega CD console and a Master System, which I have all wired up & connected. That led to collecting Sega games on other systems after they became software only. So, like you said, being passionate about one segment in gaming can lead to a very satisfying collecting experience.
I can't speak for old systems as much, but collecting for PS4, PSVita and Nintendo Switch right now is pretty fun because a lot of small companies are putting out limited runs of cool games for these newer systems.
I’m in my 20s and just recently got my hands on the Sears Video Arcade II, in excellent condition, and while I didn’t grow up with an Atari 2600 it’s probably one of my favorite consoles to collect for right now. I’m a huge shooter fan and there are such great titles for the 2600.
Just get the physical copy of Bloodstained - Ritual of the Night for the Switch now.... your will thank me and yourself 10 years from now.
I ordered the physical version of Bloodstained for the Xbox One (Japanese version). How will that one do? (Also have the digital switch version coming.)
dude your videos are becoming nostalgic for me . you should be proud that you are creating that kind of content
I only collect games I like and don't mind. Games I hate or dislike I don't really buy.
MJR this was basically a textbook answer, bravo. You nailed a lot of good points that I feel are consistent with today's market for home consoles and even made mention of handhelds and computers. Excellent video 🤘
"You have to think long term, I certainly do..."
This is what MetalJesus Says as I notice the Wii U collection in the backround
WILLROCKS07 Plays I wouldn’t be surprised if Wii U becomes pretty expensive in the future, great games and really low sales, altho a few of them have been ported over to the switch so I doubt those will retain that much value
@@markvickery5894 Most have been ported.
N64 in Australia has been nuts in the past 12 months. I’d say prices have almost doubled and you have to be really quick if you see a deal because it’s very competitive!
PS1 is similar, although because the library is so much bigger there are more cheap games available.
PS2 did go dirt cheap at gamestop, I walked out with massive stacks every time I went, even wound up with doubles and didn't care.
But yes, if you're asking "what" you shouldn't be collecting yet.
When is the best time to get in on the sales.
Three simples rules:
1) Patience. Patience. Patience.
I own over forty consoles and I can count on one hand the number of times that I spent over $150 with most well under that figure. If you wait until the mid or end of the next console's life cycle you can pick up hardware and software damn cheap. Now is the time to pick up PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox, and 360 games and consoles.
2) Popularity and scarcity do not equal value; in fact, most "valuable" games are currently overvalued.
The one I always go to is Atari 2600 Pac-Man. Popular game but there are more copies than there are working systems. It's not worth more than at most $2. It's one of the titles I check when walking into any vintage game store for the first time. If they're asking more $5 for that or E.T. (they still have to pay the light bill) I'll likely head for the door. Also, most people that want Rush 'N' Attack or an Odyssey2 probably already own one.
3) Your games are EXTREMELY unlikely to increase in value. Also, what you paid for something has ZERO influence on its current value.
A vast majority games don't retain value against inflation. Most actually lose value against inflation. Sure, a game that you spent $40 in 2018 might sell for $50 in 2028 but that might be $35 in 2018 dollars.
N64 is the easiest just 296 games and each cart tends to go for 20-40 bucks
There are about 40 Original Xbox games and over 500 Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible with Xbox one.
I love your channel, great content you don't showboat straight to the point, much respect MJ game on dude
Nostalgia adds a lot to value. So we have to try and predict what's cheap now, but what might be expensive in the future. If you're looking to sell at a later date that is.
I've noticed the prices of Vita games has gone up a bit.
James Cheng oh yeah they are. There are a decent amount of limited run vita games. So collecting for the vita is no doubt difficult
Pluto Smash you don’t have a clue what you’re talking about, I personally have over 250 English Vita games...Noob😏
@@plutosmash6068 over 300 physical vita games
Vita prices will go high, very high, and soon.
Zoë & Lize's life as best friends Vlogs hey I just started collecting vita give me a break 😭.
The biggest advice is, don't bother starting, at least here in Brazil things got ridiculously expensive. I've been involved in the hobby for a decade now and I simply stoped buying games prices are downright insane.
If you plan to collect for the saturn take out a mortgage
I sold my first born son and my soul and bought a Saturn with like 4 games. One of then even came with a case!
Vampirerockstar or live in japan? Japan imports are extremely cheap and an action replay cart allows you to play any game as it makes your console region free.
NeoGeo anyone? ;)
F**k Satiator that will never be released.. Rhea/Pheobe with a 512gb SD card and the redump sets is all you need
[Laughs in Rhea/Phoebe/Satiator]
@6:55 BREAKDOWN is one of my favorite games from back then. You can get a copy on Amazon for less than $10 And I highly encourage everyone do that.
I'd like to add my two cents. I agree with all the reasons given already on why you should, and what to collect for. I would suggest collecting for the PS4 as well, because as it is now, there are a lot of Japan exclusives that are hard to come by here in the states. Ex: God Eater 1.
Nintendos Wii are soooo dirty cheap rn, and they are Soooo going to go up in value some years from now.
GOGOgomes Agree. I bought my Wii with Gamecube compatibility used for US$50.
Watch the Wii u go up lol
YogiJogi HK I got a Nintendo Wii with 8-9 crappy games, balance board, 2 remotes and nunchuck for £5 in the UK.
My advice: Don't waste money on any old cartridge systems at all! Buy an Everdrive or mod a mini system and you're done. That leaves just disc based or portable systems to collect for. Pick your top 3-5 consoles and start with collecting the oldest system or one that has the cheapest games. Focus on games that mean something to you or that interest you. Don't fill your collection with games you won't play. Sell old things you don't use anymore to pay for your game collection.
That's is true in a way MetalJesus, about the whole "new experiences" you talked about. for me my "weird console" I tried out and Liked was the Sega Dreamcast
It's a fabulous console, the last quiet one before they all got fans and became noisy. GTA3 was originally going to be Dreamcast exclusive - if they hadn't cancelled that, the whole course of games history might have been different.
hmm, that's a neat fun fact ^^. I just play the console exclusive Horror games it has in its collection plus a couple fun ones like SeaMan and Space Channel 5. and another interesting tid bit, they recently just made Space Channel 5 for PSVR
I’ve been wanting to buy and collect the games I personally grew up with and it does really make me happy that I own copies of those said games I grew up with. So that’s where my hunt is at.
KYUSS!! A true metalhead!
Sky Valley and Blues for the Red Sun!!
@@MetalJesusRocks I've always appreciated your love of all things heavy metal!!
@@MetalJesusRocks Im sure you already know about the band Stoned Jesus too? Really cool :D My doom favs are YOB and Eyehategod tho! And Kyuss ofc
Today i buyed my FIRST BIG BOX PC GAMES. Full Throttle and GK2, complete and in perfect shape, FOR LESS THAN 25 USD. I'm just in love with them. Greetings, retro nerds :)
Start here...........Turbografx-16 Console with Legendary Axe, Blazing Lazers, Super Star Soldier, Dungeon Explorer, Ninja Spirit, Military Madness, Cadash, Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, Vigilante, Splatterhouse.
I just bought Dynowarz on the NES for about $6 the other day just because it was cheap (enough) and it was something I remembered from my childhood. Nothing earth-shattering in terms of gameplay, but still good. And that's how a lot of my purchases tend to be with my collections. I usually get the stuff I remember from my youth or stuff that sounds interesting from internet shows (like MJR).
“I get it, I’m old” 🤣🤘
Sixth and seventh generation consoles might be the best to collect for right now. Hundreds, maybe thousands of great games on great systems for damn cheap. I more or less own all the PS3 and 360 titles I'm ever going to want and it's a pretty awesome feeling. Largely wasn't that hard to do, either.