Just wanted to provide some clarification about the PS4 versions of Spyro since this keeps coming up in the comments. The launch release was similar to the Switch version in that a download was required. However the 2019 PS4 reprint included all games on the disc. You can only identify this if you open the game up and see a 2019 copyright on the disc, the reprint's box art remained unchanged. Hope this detail helps others, I'm not sure if this applies to PAL or different regions, but this is the case for the North American version. Edit: apparently a similar reprint happened in the PAL region as well.
Oof this reminded me of Ori games on switch... I bought the will of the wisp physical then the other digital (because of sale). What comes next was they've released a physical copy with both games on the cart 😆
Thats cool over here with the PAL region I got has the games downloaded and did look online for the 2019 reprint for PAL region as I am from there and no luck.
Definitely this for me. I had so much stuff that I sold too early. Whenever I sell or trade in games, I try to put the money I make back into gaming. (Though I very rarely sell or trade in games anymore.) Some of the games I got rid of too early, I wish I would have held onto because of monetary reasons and then there are some games I wish I hadn't gotten rid of because of sentimental reasons. Ten years ago, I told myself that everything I buy or get as a gift pertaining to gaming, I'm keeping and I've stuck with that to this day. I guess it was just a phase I was going through and I think a lot of people who are into gaming and collecting go through it at some point as well.
As someone who is very into media and product preservation and collecting, i love this channel! We need more of this kind of content, education on region locks and incomplete physical media and stuff like that. Looks like this might be the video that blows up too! 🥳
I agree. I don’t go through all the trouble of buying a physical copy just to be forced to download gigabytes of data. I almost returned my copy of the Spyro Trilogy.
It's really frustrating. Nintendo should have have something similar to Amazon's 'Print On Demand' service. Instead of books obviously, Nintendo should do a service for reprinting old games on demand.
Got this video recommended on my feed and love your presentation style. Very calm and easy to follow, I can’t handle some TH-camrs that make millions of jump cuts and are bouncing off the wall. Subscribed :)
Same... I've never seen her videos before, but I'm definitely a new subscriber. This was a great video and one that I could relate to in so many ways as a collector (especially of collector's editions) who has way more games than I can possibly ever play and so much double+ dipping.
@Saul G Damn. Well...lucky dude then 😁 She's cute. I don't creep chicks on TH-cam though but just state the obvious lol. I like her style though she is very easy to listen too. Nice voice as well and yeah good looking. Kind of chick that looks good without any makeup nor needs 50 layers of it like many others apparently do.
I’ve really been struggling with FOMO lately, especially since there have been a lot of shortages of physical copies at the stores I shop at. I missed up out on some 1st party 3DS games back in the day and I just can’t seem to shake that fear of missing out on a non-scuffed box or complete set. You’re completely right about waiting though, the discounts that happen later are too good to pass up. Great video!
So I just googled FOMO and yeh, I suffer this and it’s absolute hell. Right now, I have a v2 neon blue red switch. Loved it for 8 months then stopped playing. I’m now interested in buying a switch Oled and I want a particular special edition limited and I’m having massive fear of missing out. Like, I might not even get back into switch but the fear of this certain special edition Oled switch, selling out before I buy, really makes me feel a certain way and it isn’t good. I’ve been stuck in fucking limbo, for weeks, trying to decide to buy Oled switch or not. 1 min I’m like, yeh just buy it and if you don’t love, sell for good price and next I’m like, Na just forget about it. The Oled screen and extra screen size, isn’t a big deal. So I’m more thinking just buy it before it sells out and if I don’t like or just don’t use, sell it. I just feel like an absolute idiot. I’m a man, sitting here, panicking about a special edition switch, selling out before i buy it. I know that I would be really annoyed if that happened because I wouldn’t be happy enough with basic model. Again, it’s only a bloody design on the switch. Why am I being such an idiot over this? 😭😭😭😭
lol 😂 There are some games I can see myself continuing to double dip on (i.e. Trails 😅) but I'm hoping not to extend this to too many other franchises in the future 😅 And thanks! I hope hope you have a fantastic weekend too 😄
I feel you on lesson number 8. When I got Final Fantasy X I didn’t know that X-2 was a download code nor did I know that the Asian version had both games on cart. I’ll probably end up double dipping on that one just to have X-2 on cart.
This was one of my successful wait to buys. I did import the SE Asian version for both ff 7 & 8 and ff X & X-2. Yes Nintendo has bigger cartridges but nobody uses them. Nintendo doesn't even use them.
I didn't know that they did this on Switch until this comment. That's interesting. I already have the X-2 Asian English version for Vita on a standalone cart, so I don't need the Switch version. But it's cool to have that option. Why do they do this crap? No physical, no purchase for me. And I am mostly into indies nowadays except for a few Japanese RPGs. If the game isn't playable without a patch, I don't buy it. I'm tired of these companies trying to force digital on everyone.
@@medmuscle because they know consumers would complain if you had to pay 70 USD for a switch game. The extra cost of a bigger game cartridge would be passed to the consumer.
@@champdancer19 I don't buy that response. The install size of both games combined is 26.9 GB, which is far from massive. Even if what you said was true, they could have done a fairly modest release. Then if copies ran out, they could print some more. They know that enthusiasts want these physically. IMO, $70 is plenty fair nowadays anyway. New games have been $60 for decades now. That's considering the game is FINISHED on day one. I would be perfectly fine with digital releases coming out 3 months before physical so that any patches are on disc/cart. Just finish the darn game. It's criminal what SE did with the Pixel Remaster. I was able to preorder an Asian English version for Switch from Play Asia. Soon enough, I will no longer support SE. Watch them fk up FF16.
Hearing blue destination in the background got me choked up. I adore your trails collection and think your video was very true to the core for the rest of us collectors. Keep moving forward, relentlessly.
These are great tips, especially that last one about avoiding 3rd party sellers using stock photos. I didn't even notice I had a PAL copy of DK Tropical Freeze until I noticed the font on the spine was *slightly* different from my other games. Now I can't unsee it!
happens to the best of us :) cheers orb great vid as always.... AHHHH Bravely Default.. the mechanics of this games are so incredible and pretty much unmatchable by anything done today, truly a modern classic turn base jrpg with a story so f'in crazy that to this day I can't believe it was done
Very simple yet insightful and helpful points. These are good principles to follow in most practices and they also apply to game collecting. FOMO of special collectors editions or limited run prints are a big one for me and I find myself spending more time overthinking these details when I should just buy to enjoy the game itself.
@@orbalology I got the PAL versions of Mong and the hunt for the Cat and Dog meal China City. Interessted? It is a communist game suited for Americas and Europe and how everyone is getting rich.
Got a random recommendation for this video in my feed, having not heard of the channel. Have subscribed immediately, I really appreciate how articulate, thoughtful and well spoken your video is. Keep up the good work.
It takes usually a long time until a channel becomes big. But compared to Scott the Woz, who sounds like he is drunken and in private is obviously very different than in his videos, I like to watch your videos much more.
Just found your channel from yt recs, nice to see someone else that doesn't like misleading stock photos, have quite a few pal games that I wanted ESRB versions for.
The new background is great! I love the small details you put into it I love using apps to watch for price drops! I also check things on my want list semi frequently. Managed to get Ghost of Tsushima for 19.96 from full price!! It is possible to get deals but it definitely takes a lot of patience as you said and FOMO definitely gets me more often than not🤭. If you have more double dipped games it might be fun to see an entire video about that
Thanks! I'm pleased with how the shelves are shaping up too :) Those deal apps and following social media deal accounts can be great! Though they sometimes get you to purchase games you may not be ready to make purchases for I've found 😅 And haha I have many more double dipped games so I can look into framing a video around them eventually 😂
When we buy physical i really dislike getting copies that have giant region specific restriction stickers. Like why do they need to be so big? Do it how the ESRB does and make it smaller in black and white! This is a great video that im sure a part 2 could be born. I def have some examples of buying too soon or waiting too long. I bought a Pal version of Ys VIII because the north american ones were getting out of control, only to find Falcom reprinting it and even porting it to PS5. Thanks for this video :-)
The large ones like the German USK stickers can be really distracting! It's unfortunate how those are mandatory over there. And haha yup I can definitely see a part 2 coming at some point 😅
And i cant stand not having the usk on it. Its a nice Logo and they usually have the alternate Cover without anything included anyway. Its all a matter of what you are used to.
I think it's because you are used to the ESRB logo and therefore think the other logos are eyesores. I'm from Aus and so all the games that have the Aus rating logo look perfect to me, but ESRB logos look horrible ugly against the game artwork.
Sorry i must complain for a brief moment. I find your videos really relaxing to listening to and today i had you playing in the background while I was eating cereal, but it was so relaxing my jaw muscles stopped working and I started spilling drops of milk out my mouth lmaooo
10:05 Heads up, the day one PS4 discs also only have the first game on the disc. It was reprinted later with all three, but they're tricky to come across. The newer discs say 2019 on the smallprint instead of 2018 (on the actual disc, not the box).
Great video! I feel like everyone has some regrets. I am a little upset that I purchased Majora's Mask and OOT 3D in the Nintendo selects version, not knowing at the time there was a difference. Especially since the standard versions were around the same price. I only have the spines showing on my shelf so it's not a big deal but YOU KNOW it's the little things lol
Those little things can really stand out on the shelf! And even if it's not noticeably visible (like the UAE 3DS games), it can still creep up in the back of a collector's mind 😅
Glad to have found your page. I appreciate your videos! I just started collecting for the GBA because I like mods and the idea of home brews. I'm thinking about getting into the 3DS. Your video on getting started in 2023 was invaluable. Thanks!
The Orbalology background journey has come full circle! Love the new background! It’s So cute and unique to you I think FOMO gets the best of Us all 😅 Especially for us physical collectors since we have to think about a lot of different variables besides waiting for a sell For me tho I tend to buy games day one because of the hype then realize wow this was a waste of money lol like the Mario sports games or nostalgia bait games
Thanks Mandy! 😆 FOMO really does get to us all 😅 I've been trying to avoid the limited print publishers & not preordering games from outside of my favorite franchises but it can be a difficult exercise of will 😅
Great list Emily! I share some of the same regrets as you. Being patient is the biggest thing for me. I also have a rule that I don’t double dip, so I usually sell one copy to help fund the other one. But it’s so tempting to keep everything.😂😂
First off, awesome collection for Trails in the background. Auto sub since I'm new to the channel. Good subject as I recently got back into collecting physical games again with the PS4 & Switch. The biggest lesson I would like to share is do it for the fun. I enjoy all my games or will enjoy if I don't play day one. Don't do it for the money or the rare ones.....do it because they are great games. For a fellow RPGer, do it because they are great stories!
I feel you! I've definitely done the mistake of buying a few retro games through Amazon and will never do that again. It's always better to be patient, especially if you already have a huge backlog. Thanks for the content. Keep it up! XD
Nobody should have to regret buying anything if they try the games first before buying them GameStop gives you 7 days to try the game you don’t like it return it simple as that
@@orbalology then go to your video store that was the way I used to rent games back in the 80’s pay $7.00 but paying full price for games makes no sense you can also subscribe to game pass plus extra on Xbox and PlayStation which I have the reason I didn’t say Nintendo online is cause they don’t give Nintendo Switch games I don’t trust every game that gets released if every game was great that comes out I would have every game then
first off can i just say that from the first second of the video im already in love. legend of heroes and Fire Emblem are my literal top 2 game series of all time and i love them so much. to see those collections and i have most of those as well (not all sadly) it makes me happy seeing someone else appreciate them as much as i do
I like the new setup with the shelf and your statues displayed in the background. The quality of your videos keep getting better. I agree with all these points you make, PATIENCE is key in collecting, especially in game collecting. I have learned from my mistakes of buying a game day one and not playing them, only to see price drops later. I've cut back on my purchases and am not as quick to buy things. I try to think long term when making a purchase. I can't wait to see your thoughts on Nier Automata when you play it. I love the game and still remember not being able to put it down till I completed everything. The music is top notch! Thanks again for another great video!
Thanks! I'm really liking how the new setup is coming along as well. And I'm really looking forward to Nier Automata - hoping to fit it in sometime this year but with all the new releases I'm looking forward to playing on Day 1 it may be a little difficult 😅
Nice video… I recently took the opportunity to sell my carts of games that required downloads, used the GameStop promos to boost the trades at 30% when preordering Zelda, got a couple hundred and bought digital copies on eshop, it happened to be a lot of Nintendo 1st parties that had expansion passes except Xenoblade & Fire Emblem, and collections from Ubisoft, Activision. I’m focused on complete editions, or rarer games that have patches on the, like you mentioned. Helps with my micro sd card space.
hell yeah a channel dedicated to my favorite hobby :) and i can relate to a lot of these lol. one big regret of mine is i used to trade away older ps2 era titled to get like some of the hd collections and also trade away individual games to get like all in one releases, and looking back i really liked just having each game with their covers n manuals by themselves
It's nice owing the originals for some games, especially if they're top favorites! Also with more underperforming remasters and ports coming out on modern consoles (most recently Tales of Symphonia) sometimes it makes sense to hold onto those original games.
Good tips - my biggest regret is buying stuff just for pickups videos about 10 years ago. I just buy games now that I actually will play and I put a stop to that!
Feeling pressured to make pickup videos is something I've been trying not to take part in myself. Though I guess my collecting bug makes it so that there are so many games I want to obtain & genuinely play but the timing is unrealistic at this point lol.
I can understand being a stickler for regions, but really, at the end, the only difference between them is the ESRB vs. PEGI (or other regional coding) on the cover. Reprints certainly help bring prices down, but if you paid less than the ESRB version, then I think you won regardless. If you're a physical collector, it also doesn't matter much since players get these games with little to zero interest for downloading patches. Excellent video -- appreciate your coverage of Nintendo reprinting updated carts with patches on-cart.
I found this video very fascinating. As a long term collector myself. I've recently decided that based on the fact that. I doubt there are games in my collection I will play a decade from now, I'll only purchase games That have a unique packaging & inserts or ones that I feel have will be my favorite games. Everything else I will buy digitally?. I have several games from the PS2 and PS3 generation that I will probably never play. I don't want that to happen with this current generation even though I enjoy having them on display
To be honest when it comes to limited editions that include "foreign" copies of their respective games i usually check if it's cheaper to buy the game for the preferred region separately alongside the limited edition or just skip on the limited edition in general since the price is too high. That's what I did with fire emblem echos and bravely second for the 3DS where I got the PAL limited editions and later on got the NSTC versions of the games. Also yeah.. atelier Ryza got reprints today in preparation for the third installment which is nice. Btw I do unboxing videos for limited editions, it's a crippling hobby. PS- you make very valid points that most collectors go through
Some great collector tips there. I’m the opposite with double (or triple) dipping as I collect for all systems but it does add up if buying at launch. Being in Aus though we can’t rely on reprints so once something sells out we (usually) either have to buy EU PAL or enter the second had market so FOMO is definitely something right now given 3ds and WiiU store closures as some of the prices due to no reprints are already ridiculous 😢 Happy collecting
Hi Emily! Those nendroids on your shelves are super cute! I watched a video on how they're made. Well worth it at MSRP, but not so much when they're scalped. Predicting when something will come in stock, when they'll go on sale, whether they'll get reprint, or if a regional version will ever happen give me too much anxiety. 😅 I tend to pre-order or buy from import shop if I really want something, get it, put it on my shelf and forget about it. That way I won't feel any regrets of not buying it or miss out on it all together. There aren't many things that catch my eyes though, so I'm not breaking the bank.
The nendoroids were a great find! I thankfully didn't have to pay a lot for them, I think they may have been slightly under MSRP but it's hard to know because two of them were Japanese game preorder inclusions. And that sounds like a good way to go about collecting! I wish I wasn't so focused on some of the details for these things at times 😅
First off, your shelves look incredible. What great displays pieces. It seems like your move went relatively well, so I'm glad to see that! In terms of regrets, I suppose I have three primary "regrets" *Cat furiously typing on the keyboard meme* 😂 1. Trying to buy everything - I definitely fell into the youtuber trap of wanting massive collections for a bunch of retro consoles because every youtuber has shelves filled to the brim with games from seemingly every home console imaginable. I did enjoy many of the consoles I collected for but I definitely over extended myself and wound buying for so many different consoles, that I didn't know what I wanted. It took a move, a pandemic, and the purchasing of a new house to realize that handhelds we what brought me the most joy. Unfortunately I wasted a lot of time and money and in the end I either sold or gave away all me home console stuff. 2. Limited Print Games - I think the idea of Limited Print Publishing is great. However, the practice has now morphed into some bastardized version of it's original intent. I have a lot of respect for LRG in how they basically kept the Vita alive in NA but I hate what they have become. And I regret buying alot of Limited Print games just because I thought they'd be a good investment and just because I bought into the hype. This became another instance of either selling or giving away quite a few games. 3. Buying games just because they were cheap - I think one of the things about social media (Discord, Twitter, TH-cam, etc.), is that you wind up buying games just because someone like Wario 64 posts on Twitter that X game is on sale at it's lowest price and you just have to buy it. I've bought quite a few games like this (Looking at you Balan Wonderworld) and immediately regreted it because often times the games suck and are cheap for a reason. Obviously I've gotten great deals this way because I was patient and didn't buy games Day 1. But clearly I've also gotten burned as a result, which again resulted in selling or giving away games. This last regret in particular has made me consider not collecting for anymore consoles beyond the Switch even if the Switch successor is fully backwards compatible. I just don't know if I have the mental energy to start another console collection, and I don't really wanna sell anything I have at this point to make room. So yeah those are my regrets. Hopefully others read this and don't make the same mistakes I did. Once again grats on the move and I can't wait to see how else your house turns out! ^^
Thanks! The move has been going well so far. Just waiting for the last few shelving units to arrive now :) I can resonate with these three points as well, not just for game collecting but with other collectibles too. I used to collect a lot of kpop related items & books and definitely overextending myself in a similar way. It took me a long time to sell most things and while I've been able to sell most things at or slightly above what I paid it required a lot of leg work that I don't really want to have to deal with again 😅 And yup those deal accounts can be a double edge sword 😅
@@orbalology Do you still have any Kpop memorabilia? I'd be interested to see what you have if you still have any. I acquired a few things over the years cause my EX was a journalist, and some minor celebrity is doing his substitute military service at my school, so he's given away CD's and picture books etc. 😂
@@Transientimage Oh I still have a lot of things from my top favorites (so mostly 2PM stuff). I'll probably share what the setup looks like when I do my room tour 😅
Such a great video, thank you for a refreshing perspective. I've made many of the same mistakes myself (I've 3 copies of Ryza 1 and 2 in various formats) So good to see that I'm not alone when TH-cam skews things the other way
Attention, first release of Spyro trilogy only had first game on the discs (for PS4 or XBOX). And then silently 2 years later, they have updated the disc. Problem is, that artwork was not updated at all. And that includes disc design. The only way how to recognize them, is to search for the miniscule copyright year on the disc that is different and then the reprinted copies had a different leaflet add inside (I think it was for Crash racing game). Also some versions of the games were only released in some regions (Bloodborne with DLC was only released in Europe; Zelda breath of the wild with DLC included only in Japan). And last not least there is the Nintendo only issue, where if you have a game from a different region and you want to buy something for it (like DLC or in game currency) you will have to go to the shop of that region. This is not the problem for Xbox or PS as they have no problem to accept pall disc but will still let you use your local online shop.
Ryza 1, yep also imported that one from the UK when I saw the NA prices go through the roof before the reprints. I've been very surprised that NA seems to be the odd one out on a ton of physical release in terms of availability. For both the PS4 and Switch I find myself importing games since EU copies were drastically cheaper on the used market. A good chunk of my PS4 and Switch collections are EU/HK/JP games and that has saved me a ton of money. I'm also guilty of double dipping, but mainly older games that get HD remasters later on. When choosing between PS4 or Switch versions of modern games, I tend to go for the Switch version for portability, unless it has bad performance or part of the game is only a download code on the platform. By the way, love what your doing with your figure and art book display, might have to do something similar with my game room =)
Yeah it seems strange how quickly NA versions go out of stock compared to other regions. Though it's been nice see so many reprints come back on the market recently. And thank you! I'm really happy with how the display is turning out so far :)
I am not sure about Spyro in the US, but here in Germany the first print of the PS4 game also had only the first game on the disc, but there is a reprint (I think it has a 2019 on its back) with all 3 games on the disc. Better make sure to get the right version of it.
Absolutely looooove the background setup Emily! Everything looks so well organized and pleasing on the eyes. Lots of great lessons to be learned here that a lot of us collectors are guilty of. I tend to play the waiting game with new releases as I know they are going to drop in price pretty fast. Most of my PS5 games I picked up for a fraction of their MSRP and I'm glad I waited. I'm also guilty of double dipping on Persona 5 Royal, ended up getting it digitally on PS4 when it was on sale but didn't play past Kamoshida castle because I wanted to wait for the Switch version. The code in a box BS is a red flag, stayed far away from those and ended up doing the same when only half of the game is on the cart like for example LA Noire.
For the PS4 and PS5, there seems to be a pattern of the spring and summer releases ending up as Black Friday deals. That happens for Switch games to a lesser extent. I often don't buy day one anymore unless it is a collectors edition that I really want.
Thanks Cesar! Yeah I've been trying to exercise patience with most new releases nowadays, and hope that if I don't catch them in time there'll be those handy restocks 😅 And the code in the box is really awful and I'm still a bit salty I fell for them early in my Switch collecting days 😅
@@orbalology I've noticed there are more code in a box releases in PAL territories so I'm guessing publishers are starting to smarten up when it comes to physical Switch releases, at least in the states so that's good news I hope!
Thank you for talking about this! I would say for me I've had to learn that I do care about my games being complete. I use to buy a lot of cart only DS, 3DS and switch games but later would find myself overpaying for original cases on ebay. I've finally come to realize that the discount in the long run just isn't worth it for me.
I absolutely feel you on the 3DS cases with the extra logos printed on them. They certainly look odd and stand out from within your collection, so I've made the best effort to avoid those. But for someone who just wants to play the games, that is a genuinely good way to get your hands on them. For certain games, the price difference can be nearly double just because of that World Edition print. So far I've only gotten the ones with the French logo, but that was by accident. I only saw that it was being sold for way under market price, and bought Majora's Mask and Alpha Sapphire for $20, essentially got one of the games for free, lol. Also, I love your collection on the back! The Fire Emblems in particular. :)
I actually recently ordered a copy of Fire Emblem Birthright. It was advertised as an original copy, both in the image and the description. I paid $10 extra specifically for that reason. It arrived, UAE version. Real pain.
Great topic for a video, a lot of lessons I've learned throughout my life of collecting and it's nice to see I'm not the only person that thinks of these things.
Great video, your new shelving looks great! Most of my collecting regrets have to do with a lack of patience. I’m actually pretty good about not buying the newest games I want if I know I can’t play them immediately, but when there’s a retro/out of print game that I want for the collection that I find in-person I have a hard time not buying immediately even if it’s not the best deal because I get that awful feeling of not knowing the next time I’ll have the opportunity to get a copy that I can inspect before buying.
Thanks! And I totally understand about finding an obscure game out in the wild and wanting to scoop it up immediately. Being able to inspect it right there is a great advantage for sure.
I'm excited for Dragon Quest 12 The Flames Of Fate, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D, Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, the Resident Evil 4 remake, and the new Budokai Tenkaichi game! Have a great night, and stay safe!
Can relate to everything you mentioned. Not the end of the world but definitely a lingering thought when thinking of the games not being the right version or getting multiple copies. I tend to stick with original ports but can see the convenience of having it ported on newer consoles
This was a great topic to touch on! As a physical collector myself, I have mostly all the same regrets you do. I've been falling especially hard for the steelbook FOMO as of late. Another thing that I need to re-evaluate it's worth going forward, is regional exclusive items in collector's editions such as art books and acrylics. I find myself double-dipping sometimes for NA collector's editions and EU/JPN collector's just to get all the items I wish was included in the NA versions.
I've been tempted to pick up some of the other region CEs as well (mostly for the Trails games 😅). I've been trying to resist for space reasons, but some of the other regions really get some awesome inclusions in their special editions.
I bought the P5 strikers port after finishing the switch port of Royal and the resolution difference was just too high for me. I wanted to buy it in spite of the Musou gameplay because i liked P5R a lot, but between the gameplay and the performance i just didn't like it that much
You're like me except a woman and attractive. I didn't even know that combination was possible. Also all super valid points! I used to purchase all of the NIS/Idea Factory/Play Asia LEs/CEs back when the Vita and PS3 were relevant (like 2012-2015), but I had to stop because they were massive and I ended-up coming to the conclusion that they just came with a bunch of stuff I really didn't care about. Now I wait to play the games first in some capacity and buy the LE/CE if I really feel like I want it. (Granted this usually means inflated second hand prices, but it's better than having a ton of LEs of games I couldn't care less about.) Subbed can't wait to see more content!
thanks for posting. I've been bit by a few of these (double dipping/download codes), but waiting for sales has saved me the most over the years. Hopefully they put out more games like retro's recent remaster of prime. the price made it easy to be impatient. O.O!
For some reason, I thought it'd be a great idea to get a complete collection of physical PS4 games... didn't realize there were SO MANY at the time, but I often order them online from GameStop. I generally sort by price low to high and grab whatever I don't already have if it's cheap. The thing that drives me nuts, though, is that, since I'm ordering online, I have no idea if the game has the original case/artwork or not. I've wound up with several games without the official case/artwork due to this. I wish GameStop could show whether used games have the box art before I order.
I have shared almost ALL of the buying concerns you have. And it's funny that Disgaea 4 is the exact one I got a PAL version for cause I was worried about FOMO. Great video. Good to know someone else shares in buyer's regret.
Seeing a pair of games you bought at release date go down by 10 - 20 dollars on pro day when like only 4 games where on sale. Such a bummer. That happened to me yesterday when I saw Tactics ogre reborn and the Diofield chronicle where discounted. Just nodded and walked away empty handed.
A very enjoyable vid to watch and very informative. My regret was not buying Valkyrie Profile on PS1 10+ years ago when it was $90. I did get it recently but shelled out $300. Knowing when to pull the trigger on a purchase was something that took me a long time to learn, and I still haven't mastered it lol
Oof yeah those premium retro games can be a difficult one to swallow. It's really difficult to know when to strike with how unpredictable the market can be at times!
@@orbalology Absolutely. So much stuff to combat in the retro game market like WATA's market manipulation, resellers charging high prices and the uneducated consumers they prey on buying them, it's ridiculous
I was able to pickup Metroid Prime Remake for $49.99 in Canada during Christmas time. Since release, I’ve been keeping a close eye on it, hoping that it might go on sale (it never did). But one thing I don’t recall it ever being sold out… glad I at least got it for retail price now
Love your collection.... I have a lot of the same games and collector's editions. Some of my regrets are not buying collector's editions earlier on... I only started maybe four years ago buying them regularly. And 13 Sentinels! I bought the $400 Japanese limited collector's edition... which remains sealed on my shelf. If I want to see what's in the box, I watch an unboxing video on TH-cam. I really want to play Trails from Zero so badly, but I have so many games to play that I can't keep up... first I have to finish Octopath 2, and then there's the Science;Adventures games in preparation for ANONYMOUS;CODE (which I bought the JP collector edition) and Witch of the Holy Night collector edition.
And I hear you on the double dipping... Persona 5: 1. Persona 5 on the PS3 (because it was all I had at the time) 2. Persona 5 collector's edition on the PS4 (because I wanted the collector's edition) 3. Persona 5R (two copies, no idea why or how) Shadow Thieves collector's edition for PS4. 4. Persona 5R +1 More (or whatever it's called) collector's edition on the Switch, and it is a pretty.... blah... collector's edition. Definitely was not worth the cost. I have three copies of P5R and I haven't even played that far into it yet... it came out too close to the original P5 for me to get psyched up about it. I also have three copies of the collector's edition of Soul Hackers for the PS5 (one JP, two NA), and two copies of the collector's edition of Shin Megami Tensei V. Even worse, SMT: Strange Journey.... 1. Original SMT: Strange Journey on DS. 2. SMT: STRANGE DEEP JOURNEY on Japanese 3DS. (It is a really great collector's edition) 3. SMT: Strange Journey Redux on 3DS. When it comes to ATLUS games, I have spent stupid amounts of money... but they are my favorite company. I bought a sealed copy of Etrian Odyssey III in 2019 (because I had bought just the loose cartridge at GameStop), which cost $40 at the time and is now worth around $275. I have had way too many times I've panicked and thought a collector's edition was sold out and bought one from (grah) eBay scammers (most notably SMTV and Fire Emblem Engage) and then of course more collector's editions came out later.
Not sure if you're aware but you can delete the ps4 version of a upgrade disc after downloading the PS5 version and it acts as a ps5 disc at that point. Found this out with a roomate's copy of MLB The Show that only had a ps4 physical but free ps5 upgrade. I also ran into lesson 1 not that long ago when I bought the Asia English version of Little Witch Nobetta only to see the announcement a couple of days later that it was going to get a pretty swanky physical through Idea Factory.
I regret not picking up more GameCube, Vita, and Wii stuff at GameStop when they still had them for cheap. Some games I passed up when I remember seeing them for at least 1/5 the price
I love your new setup though that's probably cause it's mostly figures and art books from my 2 favorite series, fire emblem and trails 😄the Tio Estelle Renne and Elie lineup is amazing. Not directly related to collecting but implicit with how many games you talked about is the regret all of us have which is our video game backlog.Your video has numerous games i still want to play but have not gotten around to yet.
Thanks! I'm really happy with how the setup is shaping up as well. And yup the backlog can certainly be a heavy weight, but it's also something you will always have to look forward to :)
I used to import ALL the time because my country didn’t get a lot of games that other countries got; also, North American versions used to literally run better than the PAL versions. Often, import prices were ridiculously expensive, especially when I was a kid. So, as someone who grew up with a lot of the unreasonably high physical copy prices, I’m all about digital. Also, I generally wait on purchases unless they’re first party, most Switch games have tremendous discounts of 60%+ within a year. So, I’m more about waiting until I want to play a game and then taking the next discount-usually, I find the wait is rarely more than 2 months. On Switch, my biggest regret is Civilization 6 with all the DLC… the game was great at first, but both times I played it my game ran into 100% repeatable crash deep into the game, and that’s after suffering through TONS of slowdown between turns as the game progressed. It’s more about the time than the money I sank into the game.
I missed out on the pre order at limited run of Strife: Veteran Edition and i panicked bought on eBay from a reseller for 70$. It was restocked since it wasn't a numbered release and it's still available for 35$ 😅 lesson learned
I'm in a bind, I bought professor layton Azran i bought sealed a few years ago for 60$ right when it was getting expensive and I never opened it and want to play it. I might sell it and buy an opened copy and use the extra money for something else. But the open copy is really expensive now also!
I regret buying too many video games in a way. Until some years ago I only bought the games which I wanted to play immediately, and I played them immediately. But now I buy too many games in advance, before I ever have the time playing them. Games which I really like I can play for dozens if not hundreds of hours, sometimes by replaying them after a while. There is not really time for so many games which I now own.
Another great video Emily! As for buying regrets, thankfully i don't have many if at all. Since i mainly collect on Playstation, i am usually very mindful of the games i want, be it regular versions to limited / collectors. However the sense of fomo is definitely real when it comes to certain titles, at least in my part of Canada, game collecting since covid started has changed immensely. Like pre-covid even if you didn't preorder a game, a retailer would have more then enough copies but now, most recent example, i preordered Mato Anomalies for PS5 and my GS in my city was the only one carrying a single copy, no other EB's had it. I feel like collecting has become more "competitive" if that makes sense? So fomo is definitely something i'm trying to not worry about it, but i kind of have too as well lol, besides that i'm pretty content! As always, videos like this are really enjoyable and informative as well and your shelf setup is looking absolutely wonderful! I love the Trails games / figures being immediately visible :)
Thanks Mike! That's good that you haven't encountered too many buying regrets yet! And I can definitely see how collecting has become more competitive when we look at retro prices & people snatching up limited releases. And I'm pretty pleased with how the shelf is turning out! I made sure to leave room for the Trails figures that will be releasing soon hehe 😂
This video was so relatable! Especially the world edition struggle with buying 3DS games on Amazon in particular. I was less knowledgeable about region differences back in 2016-17, so I didn't question when I got Fire Emblem Fates Awakening world edition. I still have it in my collection, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't consider buying just the case and NA region cover to replace it. Also, new setup is looking good! Nice to see so much Trails and FE goodness.
I have double dipped so many times. Or I bought a game new that I still haven't played that I could have waited until it went on sale for $25 bucks to pick up.
The Switch version of Nier Automata is worth owning imo because it actually has the DLC on the cartridge and important bug fixes the PS4 1.0 version doesn't. Square-Enix cheaped out with the Game of the YorHa edition on PS4. It’s the 1.0 version of the game with a DLC voucher. The same exact thing they did with the Royal Edition of Final Fantasy XV. Even though Nier Automata only runs at 30 FPS on Switch I would definitely pick it if I could only have one copy. It’s a fantastic port! I hope you get to playing Nier Automata someday. It’s one of my absolute favorites
I'm looking forward to it! I guess for a little more context, I bought nier automata on the PS4 when it was super cheap a couple weeks before the switch version came out, thinking it couldn't be that much better of a version. But then I copped for a switch copy after the great performance reviews & snagging it on sale 😅
Did you ever replace the UAE versions? I have two of them for the 3ds but have yet to change. I immediately changed all my PAL versions as those stick out a lot more, especially since the spine centering doesnt match the other games.
Just wanted to provide some clarification about the PS4 versions of Spyro since this keeps coming up in the comments. The launch release was similar to the Switch version in that a download was required. However the 2019 PS4 reprint included all games on the disc. You can only identify this if you open the game up and see a 2019 copyright on the disc, the reprint's box art remained unchanged. Hope this detail helps others, I'm not sure if this applies to PAL or different regions, but this is the case for the North American version.
Edit: apparently a similar reprint happened in the PAL region as well.
Oof this reminded me of Ori games on switch... I bought the will of the wisp physical then the other digital (because of sale). What comes next was they've released a physical copy with both games on the cart 😆
Thats cool over here with the PAL region I got has the games downloaded and did look online for the 2019 reprint for PAL region as I am from there and no luck.
Huh. I didn't realise they did this. I got the Crash Trilogy with the bonus levels but Spyro on launch.
This is why I hate activison they are so cheap and greedy.
She’s good
I have more sell regrets than buy regrets lol. I still think of games i sold that make me sick.
Hey you’re in some of the same Facebook groups as me lol 😂 I recognize your face
@@paralysis_demon_hunter ayyy what’s up haha
Definitely this for me. I had so much stuff that I sold too early. Whenever I sell or trade in games, I try to put the money I make back into gaming. (Though I very rarely sell or trade in games anymore.) Some of the games I got rid of too early, I wish I would have held onto because of monetary reasons and then there are some games I wish I hadn't gotten rid of because of sentimental reasons. Ten years ago, I told myself that everything I buy or get as a gift pertaining to gaming, I'm keeping and I've stuck with that to this day. I guess it was just a phase I was going through and I think a lot of people who are into gaming and collecting go through it at some point as well.
Me too a few years ago I sold my super Nintendo and n64 collection!!! 😢
That’s why I’m never going to sell any of my physical games again.
As someone who is very into media and product preservation and collecting, i love this channel! We need more of this kind of content, education on region locks and incomplete physical media and stuff like that. Looks like this might be the video that blows up too! 🥳
Thanks, I really appreciate this :)
I agree. I don’t go through all the trouble of buying a physical copy just to be forced to download gigabytes of data. I almost returned my copy of the Spyro Trilogy.
I LOVE how the trails stuff is front and center in the background, beautiful collection!
Thank you! I can't wait to add more items to the shelf (that are either pre-ordered or currently on the way 😆)
so jealous! the fire emblem row is nice too
NIS really needs to print more of their games. It’s ridiculous at this point
Agreed! I'm glad VideoGamePlus has been working with them recently, let's hope more reprints are in the works!
It's really frustrating. Nintendo should have have something similar to Amazon's 'Print On Demand' service. Instead of books obviously, Nintendo should do a service for reprinting old games on demand.
@@skycloud4802 wouldn’t be the same as games are ordered in quantities of 1000.
@@tonyzamudio5505 they could still take orders and once they hit 1000 or more they reprint. Resellers are making things insufferable
I believe the minimum order quantity is around 10,000. The increment is 1,000
i love your fire emblem collection, especially the byleth figure! looks epic
Got this video recommended on my feed and love your presentation style. Very calm and easy to follow, I can’t handle some TH-camrs that make millions of jump cuts and are bouncing off the wall. Subscribed :)
Same... I've never seen her videos before, but I'm definitely a new subscriber. This was a great video and one that I could relate to in so many ways as a collector (especially of collector's editions) who has way more games than I can possibly ever play and so much double+ dipping.
@@saulg195 what does that have to do with anything? I’m gay but even if she was a man I don’t exclusively watch single people… Grow up.
Thanks, I appreciate it :)
@Saul G Damn. Well...lucky dude then 😁 She's cute. I don't creep chicks on TH-cam though but just state the obvious lol. I like her style though she is very easy to listen too. Nice voice as well and yeah good looking. Kind of chick that looks good without any makeup nor needs 50 layers of it like many others apparently do.
I’ve really been struggling with FOMO lately, especially since there have been a lot of shortages of physical copies at the stores I shop at. I missed up out on some 1st party 3DS games back in the day and I just can’t seem to shake that fear of missing out on a non-scuffed box or complete set. You’re completely right about waiting though, the discounts that happen later are too good to pass up. Great video!
I know what you mean. I missed out on buying the Fire Emblem Fates special edition, and I've resigned myself to never buying it at this point.
So I just googled FOMO and yeh, I suffer this and it’s absolute hell. Right now, I have a v2 neon blue red switch. Loved it for 8 months then stopped playing. I’m now interested in buying a switch Oled and I want a particular special edition limited and I’m having massive fear of missing out. Like, I might not even get back into switch but the fear of this certain special edition Oled switch, selling out before I buy, really makes me feel a certain way and it isn’t good. I’ve been stuck in fucking limbo, for weeks, trying to decide to buy Oled switch or not. 1 min I’m like, yeh just buy it and if you don’t love, sell for good price and next I’m like, Na just forget about it. The Oled screen and extra screen size, isn’t a big deal. So I’m more thinking just buy it before it sells out and if I don’t like or just don’t use, sell it. I just feel like an absolute idiot. I’m a man, sitting here, panicking about a special edition switch, selling out before i buy it. I know that I would be really annoyed if that happened because I wouldn’t be happy enough with basic model. Again, it’s only a bloody design on the switch. Why am I being such an idiot over this? 😭😭😭😭
At the 8:39 mark, you basically described my game buying process, and I had quite the good laugh 😅. Hope you have a great weekend!!
lol 😂 There are some games I can see myself continuing to double dip on (i.e. Trails 😅) but I'm hoping not to extend this to too many other franchises in the future 😅
And thanks! I hope hope you have a fantastic weekend too 😄
I feel you on lesson number 8. When I got Final Fantasy X I didn’t know that X-2 was a download code nor did I know that the Asian version had both games on cart. I’ll probably end up double dipping on that one just to have X-2 on cart.
I'm really tempted to hunt down the Asian version for that game too 🙈
This was one of my successful wait to buys. I did import the SE Asian version for both ff 7 & 8 and ff X & X-2. Yes Nintendo has bigger cartridges but nobody uses them. Nintendo doesn't even use them.
I didn't know that they did this on Switch until this comment. That's interesting. I already have the X-2 Asian English version for Vita on a standalone cart, so I don't need the Switch version. But it's cool to have that option.
Why do they do this crap? No physical, no purchase for me. And I am mostly into indies nowadays except for a few Japanese RPGs. If the game isn't playable without a patch, I don't buy it. I'm tired of these companies trying to force digital on everyone.
@@medmuscle because they know consumers would complain if you had to pay 70 USD for a switch game. The extra cost of a bigger game cartridge would be passed to the consumer.
@@champdancer19 I don't buy that response. The install size of both games combined is 26.9 GB, which is far from massive.
Even if what you said was true, they could have done a fairly modest release. Then if copies ran out, they could print some more. They know that enthusiasts want these physically. IMO, $70 is plenty fair nowadays anyway. New games have been $60 for decades now. That's considering the game is FINISHED on day one. I would be perfectly fine with digital releases coming out 3 months before physical so that any patches are on disc/cart. Just finish the darn game.
It's criminal what SE did with the Pixel Remaster. I was able to preorder an Asian English version for Switch from Play Asia. Soon enough, I will no longer support SE. Watch them fk up FF16.
Hearing blue destination in the background got me choked up. I adore your trails collection and think your video was very true to the core for the rest of us collectors. Keep moving forward, relentlessly.
These are great tips, especially that last one about avoiding 3rd party sellers using stock photos. I didn't even notice I had a PAL copy of DK Tropical Freeze until I noticed the font on the spine was *slightly* different from my other games. Now I can't unsee it!
The sign alignment difference is probably my biggest pet peeve regarding the PAL Switch games 😅
happens to the best of us :) cheers orb great vid as always.... AHHHH Bravely Default.. the mechanics of this games are so incredible and pretty much unmatchable by anything done today, truly a modern classic turn base jrpg with a story so f'in crazy that to this day I can't believe it was done
Very simple yet insightful and helpful points. These are good principles to follow in most practices and they also apply to game collecting. FOMO of special collectors editions or limited run prints are a big one for me and I find myself spending more time overthinking these details when I should just buy to enjoy the game itself.
Your content is pretty solid and your production value is getting even better. Congrats and keep it up!
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I agree videos are getting better production wise.
@@orbalology I got the PAL versions of Mong and the hunt for the Cat and Dog meal China City. Interessted? It is a communist game suited for Americas and Europe and how everyone is getting rich.
Got a random recommendation for this video in my feed, having not heard of the channel. Have subscribed immediately, I really appreciate how articulate, thoughtful and well spoken your video is. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I appreciate it! :)
You are very knowledgeable about the little nitpicks of game collecting. I enjoy watching your content!. You definitely deserve more recognition.
Thank you, I appreciate it 😁
It takes usually a long time until a channel becomes big. But compared to Scott the Woz, who sounds like he is drunken and in private is obviously very different than in his videos, I like to watch your videos much more.
Just found your channel from yt recs, nice to see someone else that doesn't like misleading stock photos, have quite a few pal games that I wanted ESRB versions for.
The new background is great! I love the small details you put into it
I love using apps to watch for price drops! I also check things on my want list semi frequently. Managed to get Ghost of Tsushima for 19.96 from full price!! It is possible to get deals but it definitely takes a lot of patience as you said and FOMO definitely gets me more often than not🤭. If you have more double dipped games it might be fun to see an entire video about that
Thanks! I'm pleased with how the shelves are shaping up too :)
Those deal apps and following social media deal accounts can be great! Though they sometimes get you to purchase games you may not be ready to make purchases for I've found 😅 And haha I have many more double dipped games so I can look into framing a video around them eventually 😂
I like the long arc this girl sticking a clarinet in her pz.
Good content. Keep it up!
When we buy physical i really dislike getting copies that have giant region specific restriction stickers. Like why do they need to be so big? Do it how the ESRB does and make it smaller in black and white! This is a great video that im sure a part 2 could be born. I def have some examples of buying too soon or waiting too long. I bought a Pal version of Ys VIII because the north american ones were getting out of control, only to find Falcom reprinting it and even porting it to PS5. Thanks for this video :-)
The large ones like the German USK stickers can be really distracting! It's unfortunate how those are mandatory over there. And haha yup I can definitely see a part 2 coming at some point 😅
And i cant stand not having the usk on it. Its a nice Logo and they usually have the alternate Cover without anything included anyway.
Its all a matter of what you are used to.
I think it's because you are used to the ESRB logo and therefore think the other logos are eyesores. I'm from Aus and so all the games that have the Aus rating logo look perfect to me, but ESRB logos look horrible ugly against the game artwork.
Sorry i must complain for a brief moment. I find your videos really relaxing to listening to and today i had you playing in the background while I was eating cereal, but it was so relaxing my jaw muscles stopped working and I started spilling drops of milk out my mouth lmaooo
Instantly subscribed, fantastic video, TH-cam actually recommending great channels for once😆
10:05 Heads up, the day one PS4 discs also only have the first game on the disc. It was reprinted later with all three, but they're tricky to come across. The newer discs say 2019 on the smallprint instead of 2018 (on the actual disc, not the box).
Thanks for the heads up! I hadn't realized there was a difference in print runs for the PS4 game.
Great video! I feel like everyone has some regrets. I am a little upset that I purchased Majora's Mask and OOT 3D in the Nintendo selects version, not knowing at the time there was a difference. Especially since the standard versions were around the same price. I only have the spines showing on my shelf so it's not a big deal but YOU KNOW it's the little things lol
Those little things can really stand out on the shelf! And even if it's not noticeably visible (like the UAE 3DS games), it can still creep up in the back of a collector's mind 😅
Glad to have found your page. I appreciate your videos! I just started collecting for the GBA because I like mods and the idea of home brews. I'm thinking about getting into the 3DS. Your video on getting started in 2023 was invaluable. Thanks!
Thank you! Glad to hear you found my 3DS video helpful too :)
The Orbalology background journey has come full circle! Love the new background! It’s So cute and unique to you
I think FOMO gets the best of Us all 😅
Especially for us physical collectors since we have to think about a lot of different variables besides waiting for a sell
For me tho I tend to buy games day one because of the hype then realize wow this was a waste of money lol like the Mario sports games or nostalgia bait games
Thanks Mandy! 😆
FOMO really does get to us all 😅 I've been trying to avoid the limited print publishers & not preordering games from outside of my favorite franchises but it can be a difficult exercise of will 😅
No that spyro remake was fire! I saw it in the thumbnail and held back my tears
Great list Emily! I share some of the same regrets as you. Being patient is the biggest thing for me. I also have a rule that I don’t double dip, so I usually sell one copy to help fund the other one. But it’s so tempting to keep everything.😂😂
It can be so tempting, especially when different versions offer different experiences or content 😅
@@orbalology ugh.. yes! Hahaha
First off, awesome collection for Trails in the background. Auto sub since I'm new to the channel.
Good subject as I recently got back into collecting physical games again with the PS4 & Switch. The biggest lesson I would like to share is do it for the fun. I enjoy all my games or will enjoy if I don't play day one. Don't do it for the money or the rare ones.....do it because they are great games. For a fellow RPGer, do it because they are great stories!
That shelf is lookin good! Would love to see a room tour once it’s all set up. 😊
Thanks, and that's the plan! Hopefully within the next month it'll be ready :)
Alright! We need to see the shelf 🤩
I love your new shelves Emily, they're awesome like you are! 🙂
Thanks! I'm really happy with how they're turning out :)
I feel you! I've definitely done the mistake of buying a few retro games through Amazon and will never do that again. It's always better to be patient, especially if you already have a huge backlog. Thanks for the content. Keep it up! XD
Oof yeah it can be difficult to buy retro games without detailed photos on places like Amazon! And thank you :)
Mercari is actually cheaper than Amazon and eBay
Nobody should have to regret buying anything if they try the games first before buying them GameStop gives you 7 days to try the game you don’t like it return it simple as that
Unfortunately not everyone has a GameStop in their area and you can't easily return things online with their not so great customer service :/
@@orbalology then go to your video store that was the way I used to rent games back in the 80’s pay $7.00 but paying full price for games makes no sense you can also subscribe to game pass plus extra on Xbox and PlayStation which I have the reason I didn’t say Nintendo online is cause they don’t give Nintendo Switch games I don’t trust every game that gets released if every game was great that comes out I would have every game then
@@orbalology I agree they don’t have costumer service I just use them for rent and buying collectors edition but there is nothing we can do about it
first off can i just say that from the first second of the video im already in love. legend of heroes and Fire Emblem are my literal top 2 game series of all time and i love them so much. to see those collections and i have most of those as well (not all sadly) it makes me happy seeing someone else appreciate them as much as i do
Great summary of thought and editing. Your channel deserves to grow.
Thank you! Appreciate it :)
I like the new setup with the shelf and your statues displayed in the background. The quality of your videos keep getting better.
I agree with all these points you make, PATIENCE is key in collecting, especially in game collecting. I have learned from my mistakes of buying a game day one and not playing them, only to see price drops later. I've cut back on my purchases and am not as quick to buy things. I try to think long term when making a purchase.
I can't wait to see your thoughts on Nier Automata when you play it. I love the game and still remember not being able to put it down till I completed everything. The music is top notch!
Thanks again for another great video!
Thanks! I'm really liking how the new setup is coming along as well. And I'm really looking forward to Nier Automata - hoping to fit it in sometime this year but with all the new releases I'm looking forward to playing on Day 1 it may be a little difficult 😅
Thanks for including PS5 and PS4 games. Great video. We all have our fails.
Thanks! And yup, we all have our fails but they can present good learning opportunities at least.
Nice video… I recently took the opportunity to sell my carts of games that required downloads, used the GameStop promos to boost the trades at 30% when preordering Zelda, got a couple hundred and bought digital copies on eshop, it happened to be a lot of Nintendo 1st parties that had expansion passes except Xenoblade & Fire Emblem, and collections from Ubisoft, Activision. I’m focused on complete editions, or rarer games that have patches on the, like you mentioned. Helps with my micro sd card space.
hell yeah a channel dedicated to my favorite hobby :) and i can relate to a lot of these lol. one big regret of mine is i used to trade away older ps2 era titled to get like some of the hd collections and also trade away individual games to get like all in one releases, and looking back i really liked just having each game with their covers n manuals by themselves
It's nice owing the originals for some games, especially if they're top favorites! Also with more underperforming remasters and ports coming out on modern consoles (most recently Tales of Symphonia) sometimes it makes sense to hold onto those original games.
Good tips - my biggest regret is buying stuff just for pickups videos about 10 years ago. I just buy games now that I actually will play and I put a stop to that!
Feeling pressured to make pickup videos is something I've been trying not to take part in myself. Though I guess my collecting bug makes it so that there are so many games I want to obtain & genuinely play but the timing is unrealistic at this point lol.
I can understand being a stickler for regions, but really, at the end, the only difference between them is the ESRB vs. PEGI (or other regional coding) on the cover. Reprints certainly help bring prices down, but if you paid less than the ESRB version, then I think you won regardless. If you're a physical collector, it also doesn't matter much since players get these games with little to zero interest for downloading patches. Excellent video -- appreciate your coverage of Nintendo reprinting updated carts with patches on-cart.
I need to know the best way to clean the dust off my display collection. Thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately there isn't a hard & fast rule for it - I usually go in with a duster & vacuum and for my figures I use makeup brushes to clean them.
I found this video very fascinating. As a long term collector myself. I've recently decided that based on the fact that. I doubt there are games in my collection I will play a decade from now, I'll only purchase games That have a unique packaging & inserts or ones that I feel have will be my favorite games. Everything else I will buy digitally?. I have several games from the PS2 and PS3 generation that I will probably never play. I don't want that to happen with this current generation even though I enjoy having them on display
To be honest when it comes to limited editions that include "foreign" copies of their respective games i usually check if it's cheaper to buy the game for the preferred region separately alongside the limited edition or just skip on the limited edition in general since the price is too high. That's what I did with fire emblem echos and bravely second for the 3DS where I got the PAL limited editions and later on got the NSTC versions of the games.
Also yeah.. atelier Ryza got reprints today in preparation for the third installment which is nice.
Btw I do unboxing videos for limited editions, it's a crippling hobby.
PS- you make very valid points that most collectors go through
I see ol' Rean Bean posing there, the other Trails figures are awesome 🤘
Some great collector tips there. I’m the opposite with double (or triple) dipping as I collect for all systems but it does add up if buying at launch.
Being in Aus though we can’t rely on reprints so once something sells out we (usually) either have to buy EU PAL or enter the second had market so FOMO is definitely something right now given 3ds and WiiU store closures as some of the prices due to no reprints are already ridiculous 😢
Happy collecting
10:03 That's the same on PlayStation as well. Don't know if they reprinted to include the other two games. I got it before that was fixed
Hi Emily! Those nendroids on your shelves are super cute! I watched a video on how they're made. Well worth it at MSRP, but not so much when they're scalped.
Predicting when something will come in stock, when they'll go on sale, whether they'll get reprint, or if a regional version will ever happen give me too much anxiety. 😅 I tend to pre-order or buy from import shop if I really want something, get it, put it on my shelf and forget about it. That way I won't feel any regrets of not buying it or miss out on it all together. There aren't many things that catch my eyes though, so I'm not breaking the bank.
The nendoroids were a great find! I thankfully didn't have to pay a lot for them, I think they may have been slightly under MSRP but it's hard to know because two of them were Japanese game preorder inclusions.
And that sounds like a good way to go about collecting! I wish I wasn't so focused on some of the details for these things at times 😅
First off, your shelves look incredible. What great displays pieces. It seems like your move went relatively well, so I'm glad to see that!
In terms of regrets, I suppose I have three primary "regrets" *Cat furiously typing on the keyboard meme* 😂
1. Trying to buy everything - I definitely fell into the youtuber trap of wanting massive collections for a bunch of retro consoles because every youtuber has shelves filled to the brim with games from seemingly every home console imaginable. I did enjoy many of the consoles I collected for but I definitely over extended myself and wound buying for so many different consoles, that I didn't know what I wanted. It took a move, a pandemic, and the purchasing of a new house to realize that handhelds we what brought me the most joy. Unfortunately I wasted a lot of time and money and in the end I either sold or gave away all me home console stuff.
2. Limited Print Games - I think the idea of Limited Print Publishing is great. However, the practice has now morphed into some bastardized version of it's original intent. I have a lot of respect for LRG in how they basically kept the Vita alive in NA but I hate what they have become. And I regret buying alot of Limited Print games just because I thought they'd be a good investment and just because I bought into the hype. This became another instance of either selling or giving away quite a few games.
3. Buying games just because they were cheap - I think one of the things about social media (Discord, Twitter, TH-cam, etc.), is that you wind up buying games just because someone like Wario 64 posts on Twitter that X game is on sale at it's lowest price and you just have to buy it. I've bought quite a few games like this (Looking at you Balan Wonderworld) and immediately regreted it because often times the games suck and are cheap for a reason. Obviously I've gotten great deals this way because I was patient and didn't buy games Day 1. But clearly I've also gotten burned as a result, which again resulted in selling or giving away games. This last regret in particular has made me consider not collecting for anymore consoles beyond the Switch even if the Switch successor is fully backwards compatible. I just don't know if I have the mental energy to start another console collection, and I don't really wanna sell anything I have at this point to make room.
So yeah those are my regrets. Hopefully others read this and don't make the same mistakes I did. Once again grats on the move and I can't wait to see how else your house turns out! ^^
Thanks! The move has been going well so far. Just waiting for the last few shelving units to arrive now :)
I can resonate with these three points as well, not just for game collecting but with other collectibles too. I used to collect a lot of kpop related items & books and definitely overextending myself in a similar way. It took me a long time to sell most things and while I've been able to sell most things at or slightly above what I paid it required a lot of leg work that I don't really want to have to deal with again 😅
And yup those deal accounts can be a double edge sword 😅
@@orbalology Do you still have any Kpop memorabilia? I'd be interested to see what you have if you still have any. I acquired a few things over the years cause my EX was a journalist, and some minor celebrity is doing his substitute military service at my school, so he's given away CD's and picture books etc. 😂
@@Transientimage Oh I still have a lot of things from my top favorites (so mostly 2PM stuff). I'll probably share what the setup looks like when I do my room tour 😅
Such a great video, thank you for a refreshing perspective.
I've made many of the same mistakes myself (I've 3 copies of Ryza 1 and 2 in various formats) So good to see that I'm not alone when TH-cam skews things the other way
Love the Trails merch in the background! 👌
Thank you :)
I’m never gonna call myself a game collector, again. You shame me, girl…
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Attention, first release of Spyro trilogy only had first game on the discs (for PS4 or XBOX). And then silently 2 years later, they have updated the disc. Problem is, that artwork was not updated at all. And that includes disc design. The only way how to recognize them, is to search for the miniscule copyright year on the disc that is different and then the reprinted copies had a different leaflet add inside (I think it was for Crash racing game).
Also some versions of the games were only released in some regions (Bloodborne with DLC was only released in Europe; Zelda breath of the wild with DLC included only in Japan).
And last not least there is the Nintendo only issue, where if you have a game from a different region and you want to buy something for it (like DLC or in game currency) you will have to go to the shop of that region.
This is not the problem for Xbox or PS as they have no problem to accept pall disc but will still let you use your local online shop.
Ryza 1, yep also imported that one from the UK when I saw the NA prices go through the roof before the reprints.
I've been very surprised that NA seems to be the odd one out on a ton of physical release in terms of availability.
For both the PS4 and Switch I find myself importing games since EU copies were drastically cheaper on the used market.
A good chunk of my PS4 and Switch collections are EU/HK/JP games and that has saved me a ton of money.
I'm also guilty of double dipping, but mainly older games that get HD remasters later on. When choosing between PS4 or Switch versions of modern games,
I tend to go for the Switch version for portability, unless it has bad performance or part of the game is only a download code on the platform.
By the way, love what your doing with your figure and art book display, might have to do something similar with my game room =)
Yeah it seems strange how quickly NA versions go out of stock compared to other regions. Though it's been nice see so many reprints come back on the market recently.
And thank you! I'm really happy with how the display is turning out so far :)
I am not sure about Spyro in the US, but here in Germany the first print of the PS4 game also had only the first game on the disc, but there is a reprint (I think it has a 2019 on its back) with all 3 games on the disc. Better make sure to get the right version of it.
As a collector myself double dipping is my bane..lol also buying games with download codes..love your vids and your calming voice.
Absolutely looooove the background setup Emily! Everything looks so well organized and pleasing on the eyes. Lots of great lessons to be learned here that a lot of us collectors are guilty of. I tend to play the waiting game with new releases as I know they are going to drop in price pretty fast. Most of my PS5 games I picked up for a fraction of their MSRP and I'm glad I waited. I'm also guilty of double dipping on Persona 5 Royal, ended up getting it digitally on PS4 when it was on sale but didn't play past Kamoshida castle because I wanted to wait for the Switch version. The code in a box BS is a red flag, stayed far away from those and ended up doing the same when only half of the game is on the cart like for example LA Noire.
For the PS4 and PS5, there seems to be a pattern of the spring and summer releases ending up as Black Friday deals. That happens for Switch games to a lesser extent. I often don't buy day one anymore unless it is a collectors edition that I really want.
@@DrGamingPlays Agreed! I notice it happens often for First Party Sony, Ubisoft, EA and Sega titles especially.
Thanks Cesar! Yeah I've been trying to exercise patience with most new releases nowadays, and hope that if I don't catch them in time there'll be those handy restocks 😅 And the code in the box is really awful and I'm still a bit salty I fell for them early in my Switch collecting days 😅
@@orbalology I've noticed there are more code in a box releases in PAL territories so I'm guessing publishers are starting to smarten up when it comes to physical Switch releases, at least in the states so that's good news I hope!
Thank you for talking about this! I would say for me I've had to learn that I do care about my games being complete. I use to buy a lot of cart only DS, 3DS and switch games but later would find myself overpaying for original cases on ebay. I've finally come to realize that the discount in the long run just isn't worth it for me.
I definitely have more sell regrets 😮 love the room❤looking good ❤😮😊as always
I absolutely feel you on the 3DS cases with the extra logos printed on them. They certainly look odd and stand out from within your collection, so I've made the best effort to avoid those. But for someone who just wants to play the games, that is a genuinely good way to get your hands on them. For certain games, the price difference can be nearly double just because of that World Edition print.
So far I've only gotten the ones with the French logo, but that was by accident. I only saw that it was being sold for way under market price, and bought Majora's Mask and Alpha Sapphire for $20, essentially got one of the games for free, lol.
Also, I love your collection on the back! The Fire Emblems in particular. :)
OML! amiibos for that Zelda game & Metroid game!!!!! At GameStop anyways, loads n loads of em!!!
I actually recently ordered a copy of Fire Emblem Birthright. It was advertised as an original copy, both in the image and the description. I paid $10 extra specifically for that reason. It arrived, UAE version. Real pain.
Oof, I've definitely been there. Same thing happened with my Bravely Default game 😞
Great topic for a video, a lot of lessons I've learned throughout my life of collecting and it's nice to see I'm not the only person that thinks of these things.
Nice new background. Congrats on your new place.
Thankyou so much I will defo take all 11 tips when buying games I have made some stupendous mistakes
Great video. Amazing collection, I may steal this idea for a video of my own 😅 If you don't mind of course.
I really appreciate your honesty in this. I picked up a few tips. Thanks!
Glad to hear this was helpful :)
I subscribed to you a few weeks ago! I just wanted to say that I love your new background! Great video too ofc!
Thank you, I appreciate it 😁
Great video! I feel a lot of collectors, feel this way, after reflecting.
Great video, your new shelving looks great!
Most of my collecting regrets have to do with a lack of patience. I’m actually pretty good about not buying the newest games I want if I know I can’t play them immediately, but when there’s a retro/out of print game that I want for the collection that I find in-person I have a hard time not buying immediately even if it’s not the best deal because I get that awful feeling of not knowing the next time I’ll have the opportunity to get a copy that I can inspect before buying.
Thanks! And I totally understand about finding an obscure game out in the wild and wanting to scoop it up immediately. Being able to inspect it right there is a great advantage for sure.
I'm excited for Dragon Quest 12 The Flames Of Fate, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D, Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, the Resident Evil 4 remake, and the new Budokai Tenkaichi game! Have a great night, and stay safe!
Can relate to everything you mentioned.
Not the end of the world but definitely a lingering thought when thinking of the games not being the right version or getting multiple copies.
I tend to stick with original ports but can see the convenience of having it ported on newer consoles
This was a great topic to touch on! As a physical collector myself, I have mostly all the same regrets you do. I've been falling especially hard for the steelbook FOMO as of late. Another thing that I need to re-evaluate it's worth going forward, is regional exclusive items in collector's editions such as art books and acrylics. I find myself double-dipping sometimes for NA collector's editions and EU/JPN collector's just to get all the items I wish was included in the NA versions.
I've been tempted to pick up some of the other region CEs as well (mostly for the Trails games 😅). I've been trying to resist for space reasons, but some of the other regions really get some awesome inclusions in their special editions.
I bought the P5 strikers port after finishing the switch port of Royal and the resolution difference was just too high for me.
I wanted to buy it in spite of the Musou gameplay because i liked P5R a lot, but between the gameplay and the performance i just didn't like it that much
You're like me except a woman and attractive. I didn't even know that combination was possible. Also all super valid points! I used to purchase all of the NIS/Idea Factory/Play Asia LEs/CEs back when the Vita and PS3 were relevant (like 2012-2015), but I had to stop because they were massive and I ended-up coming to the conclusion that they just came with a bunch of stuff I really didn't care about. Now I wait to play the games first in some capacity and buy the LE/CE if I really feel like I want it. (Granted this usually means inflated second hand prices, but it's better than having a ton of LEs of games I couldn't care less about.) Subbed can't wait to see more content!
thanks for posting. I've been bit by a few of these (double dipping/download codes), but waiting for sales has saved me the most over the years. Hopefully they put out more games like retro's recent remaster of prime. the price made it easy to be impatient. O.O!
All your Legend of Heroes figures are awesome! I'm very jealous 😅
Thanks! I can't wait for the other kotobukiya figures to arrive so I can have a whole army of them on that shelf 😂
For some reason, I thought it'd be a great idea to get a complete collection of physical PS4 games... didn't realize there were SO MANY at the time, but I often order them online from GameStop. I generally sort by price low to high and grab whatever I don't already have if it's cheap. The thing that drives me nuts, though, is that, since I'm ordering online, I have no idea if the game has the original case/artwork or not. I've wound up with several games without the official case/artwork due to this. I wish GameStop could show whether used games have the box art before I order.
I have shared almost ALL of the buying concerns you have. And it's funny that Disgaea 4 is the exact one I got a PAL version for cause I was worried about FOMO. Great video. Good to know someone else shares in buyer's regret.
Thanks, I'm glad to hear this topic has been resonating with many others and that we're not alone with feeling buyer's remorse too 😅
Seeing a pair of games you bought at release date go down by 10 - 20 dollars on pro day when like only 4 games where on sale. Such a bummer. That happened to me yesterday when I saw Tactics ogre reborn and the Diofield chronicle where discounted. Just nodded and walked away empty handed.
My regrets were similar by getting the UAE versions of Wii and 3DS games IE: Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii. Great video. Thanks!
A very enjoyable vid to watch and very informative.
My regret was not buying Valkyrie Profile on PS1 10+ years ago when it was $90. I did get it recently but shelled out $300. Knowing when to pull the trigger on a purchase was something that took me a long time to learn, and I still haven't mastered it lol
Oof yeah those premium retro games can be a difficult one to swallow. It's really difficult to know when to strike with how unpredictable the market can be at times!
@@orbalology Absolutely. So much stuff to combat in the retro game market like WATA's market manipulation, resellers charging high prices and the uneducated consumers they prey on buying them, it's ridiculous
I was able to pickup Metroid Prime Remake for $49.99 in Canada during Christmas time. Since release, I’ve been keeping a close eye on it, hoping that it might go on sale (it never did). But one thing I don’t recall it ever being sold out… glad I at least got it for retail price now
Love your collection.... I have a lot of the same games and collector's editions.
Some of my regrets are not buying collector's editions earlier on... I only started maybe four years ago buying them regularly.
And 13 Sentinels! I bought the $400 Japanese limited collector's edition... which remains sealed on my shelf. If I want to see what's in the box, I watch an unboxing video on TH-cam.
I really want to play Trails from Zero so badly, but I have so many games to play that I can't keep up... first I have to finish Octopath 2, and then there's the Science;Adventures games in preparation for ANONYMOUS;CODE (which I bought the JP collector edition) and Witch of the Holy Night collector edition.
And I hear you on the double dipping... Persona 5:
1. Persona 5 on the PS3 (because it was all I had at the time)
2. Persona 5 collector's edition on the PS4 (because I wanted the collector's edition)
3. Persona 5R (two copies, no idea why or how) Shadow Thieves collector's edition for PS4.
4. Persona 5R +1 More (or whatever it's called) collector's edition on the Switch, and it is a pretty.... blah... collector's edition. Definitely was not worth the cost.
I have three copies of P5R and I haven't even played that far into it yet... it came out too close to the original P5 for me to get psyched up about it.
I also have three copies of the collector's edition of Soul Hackers for the PS5 (one JP, two NA), and two copies of the collector's edition of Shin Megami Tensei V.
Even worse, SMT: Strange Journey....
1. Original SMT: Strange Journey on DS.
2. SMT: STRANGE DEEP JOURNEY on Japanese 3DS. (It is a really great collector's edition)
3. SMT: Strange Journey Redux on 3DS.
When it comes to ATLUS games, I have spent stupid amounts of money... but they are my favorite company.
I bought a sealed copy of Etrian Odyssey III in 2019 (because I had bought just the loose cartridge at GameStop), which cost $40 at the time and is now worth around $275.
I have had way too many times I've panicked and thought a collector's edition was sold out and bought one from (grah) eBay scammers (most notably SMTV and Fire Emblem Engage) and then of course more collector's editions came out later.
Not sure if you're aware but you can delete the ps4 version of a upgrade disc after downloading the PS5 version and it acts as a ps5 disc at that point. Found this out with a roomate's copy of MLB The Show that only had a ps4 physical but free ps5 upgrade.
I also ran into lesson 1 not that long ago when I bought the Asia English version of Little Witch Nobetta only to see the announcement a couple of days later that it was going to get a pretty swanky physical through Idea Factory.
I regret not picking up more GameCube, Vita, and Wii stuff at GameStop when they still had them for cheap. Some games I passed up when I remember seeing them for at least 1/5 the price
I love your new setup though that's probably cause it's mostly figures and art books from my 2 favorite series, fire emblem and trails 😄the Tio Estelle Renne and Elie lineup is amazing.
Not directly related to collecting but implicit with how many games you talked about is the regret all of us have which is our video game backlog.Your video has numerous games i still want to play but have not gotten around to yet.
Thanks! I'm really happy with how the setup is shaping up as well. And yup the backlog can certainly be a heavy weight, but it's also something you will always have to look forward to :)
I used to import ALL the time because my country didn’t get a lot of games that other countries got; also, North American versions used to literally run better than the PAL versions. Often, import prices were ridiculously expensive, especially when I was a kid. So, as someone who grew up with a lot of the unreasonably high physical copy prices, I’m all about digital. Also, I generally wait on purchases unless they’re first party, most Switch games have tremendous discounts of 60%+ within a year. So, I’m more about waiting until I want to play a game and then taking the next discount-usually, I find the wait is rarely more than 2 months.
On Switch, my biggest regret is Civilization 6 with all the DLC… the game was great at first, but both times I played it my game ran into 100% repeatable crash deep into the game, and that’s after suffering through TONS of slowdown between turns as the game progressed. It’s more about the time than the money I sank into the game.
Glad to have randomly come across your channel!
Welcome! :)
I missed out on the pre order at limited run of Strife: Veteran Edition and i panicked bought on eBay from a reseller for 70$. It was restocked since it wasn't a numbered release and it's still available for 35$ 😅 lesson learned
Oh no! I've been there too, I feel like it's a right of passage for many of us collectors lol
I'm in a bind, I bought professor layton Azran i bought sealed a few years ago for 60$ right when it was getting expensive and I never opened it and want to play it. I might sell it and buy an opened copy and use the extra money for something else. But the open copy is really expensive now also!
I regret buying too many video games in a way. Until some years ago I only bought the games which I wanted to play immediately, and I played them immediately. But now I buy too many games in advance, before I ever have the time playing them. Games which I really like I can play for dozens if not hundreds of hours, sometimes by replaying them after a while. There is not really time for so many games which I now own.
Another great video Emily!
As for buying regrets, thankfully i don't have many if at all. Since i mainly collect on Playstation, i am usually very mindful of the games i want, be it regular versions to limited / collectors. However the sense of fomo is definitely real when it comes to certain titles, at least in my part of Canada, game collecting since covid started has changed immensely. Like pre-covid even if you didn't preorder a game, a retailer would have more then enough copies but now, most recent example, i preordered Mato Anomalies for PS5 and my GS in my city was the only one carrying a single copy, no other EB's had it.
I feel like collecting has become more "competitive" if that makes sense? So fomo is definitely something i'm trying to not worry about it, but i kind of have too as well lol, besides that i'm pretty content!
As always, videos like this are really enjoyable and informative as well and your shelf setup is looking absolutely wonderful! I love the Trails games / figures being immediately visible :)
Thanks Mike! That's good that you haven't encountered too many buying regrets yet! And I can definitely see how collecting has become more competitive when we look at retro prices & people snatching up limited releases.
And I'm pretty pleased with how the shelf is turning out! I made sure to leave room for the Trails figures that will be releasing soon hehe 😂
This video was so relatable! Especially the world edition struggle with buying 3DS games on Amazon in particular. I was less knowledgeable about region differences back in 2016-17, so I didn't question when I got Fire Emblem Fates Awakening world edition. I still have it in my collection, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't consider buying just the case and NA region cover to replace it. Also, new setup is looking good! Nice to see so much Trails and FE goodness.
Thanks! I'm pleased with how the setup is coming along :)
I have double dipped so many times. Or I bought a game new that I still haven't played that I could have waited until it went on sale for $25 bucks to pick up.
It happens to the best of us!
The Switch version of Nier Automata is worth owning imo because it actually has the DLC on the cartridge and important bug fixes the PS4 1.0 version doesn't. Square-Enix cheaped out with the Game of the YorHa edition on PS4. It’s the 1.0 version of the game with a DLC voucher. The same exact thing they did with the Royal Edition of Final Fantasy XV. Even though Nier Automata only runs at 30 FPS on Switch I would definitely pick it if I could only have one copy. It’s a fantastic port!
I hope you get to playing Nier Automata someday. It’s one of my absolute favorites
I'm looking forward to it! I guess for a little more context, I bought nier automata on the PS4 when it was super cheap a couple weeks before the switch version came out, thinking it couldn't be that much better of a version. But then I copped for a switch copy after the great performance reviews & snagging it on sale 😅
Are those nendoroid petits in the background? So cute! 🥰🥰
Did you ever replace the UAE versions? I have two of them for the 3ds but have yet to change. I immediately changed all my PAL versions as those stick out a lot more, especially since the spine centering doesnt match the other games.