Ecco and Flashback were on display at my local store circa 1993 (La FNAC) and I remember looking at them and thinking wow, this looks really really good and ever since I kept some attachment to them, especially Flashback.
World Series baseball is still my favorite baseball game, my Genesis was the first console I had of my own that wasn't the family game system. I tebought the original and 98 so I can look at the growth of the game from start to finish on the Genesis.
Man... im 40 and have become a shelf collector as well... I recently told my wife i get more out of finding things than actually playing the games... and if im being honest i hardly play the games i buy You really have me thinking and I think im at a point where id rather just have the games i have a connection too.... even if they arent worth much Thank you
I’m 41 and I have been getting out of the collecting scene for a few years now, I only have 1/4th of what I originally had, but I have been selling off stuff slowly instead of doing a big bulk thing like Shawn. Good luck in your collection thinning venture!
Ya, 38 here, I'm at the point I don't really want to acquire many more games. Now I am just trying to grab some physical copies of 3ds/Switch games that will be harder to come by down the line for a reasonable price (most are bad as it is now). Other than that, just the odd new game here and there that I really want (Zelda, FF16, etc.), franchises I love or want to play. Plus so many games hit the services (PS+, Gamepass, Humble Bundle) or end up being freebies on stuff like EGS/Prime Gaming/etc. that me buying them ends up being a waste of money by the time I get to them in my backlog. I sold off a bunch of stuff back in the early 2010's, regretted it, and ended up repurchasing a lot, often at higher prices and/or worse condition than my originals. So will wait before I sell anything. Luckily most games on PS or Xbox stay pretty cheap, so can always purchase down the road if I want to play it and its not on service.
ah these nostalgia stories are great, brought back a bunch of my own memories. glad youre doing what makes you happy and finding some memories along the way
I'm a strong supporter of culling a collection... keeps the library fresh AND lets someone else enjoy something that would otherwise just collect dust. Hopefully we'll get to see some of it on Whatnot!
Great video man. Reminds me of all those games I played growing up that have a special place in my heart that a lot of people might not like. Rolling Thunder & start tropics being prime examples
I always relate more to collectors who keep things they've actually played or had some experience with. Whenever I run into folks at retro stores, I end up staying longer just to hear their stories of getting retro games for Christmas, last minute gifts from family who found the money to spare, to moments on roadtrips playing on their handheld consoles. You'll always find that buying the things you really care about always end up worth the money more than just having a collection for the sake of it. Great video man.
@@nanoskee8270 what’s funny is when you see one of your prized games and knowing you had an original and it was flawless…that’s. When I regret. Prefect example is one he kept: Zelda: Ocarina CE. I had it…sold it…regret it. But at the time the money was needed. It’s okay.
Tbh I've been thinking the same. My collection is nowhere near the size of rgts but it is worth about 3k. I was wanting to collect but then I realize that I barely play a couple hours a week and I game more on my switch than anything else. And then even if I do build it over the years. Would I even sell it or would I have anyone to pass it on to carry the tradition that actually cares??
@@israelruiz8706 I hear you. When I was selling my valuables I think I maybe have totaled $3k, but maybe only about $1 was old games and consoles. It’s say don’t make any impulsive decisions. I’m sure you will think it all through and come up with the best solution.
I really enjoyed the video. Brings back all of my videogame memories. I sold off my massive collection myself back in 2016. I also did the same as you and kept some key games and systems.
I love hearing your stories! Kaybee Toys! Lets go! I love hearing stories from others about their gaming collections and the games they love. The games of our childhood always remain golden. 💜 I only collect games that I have fond memories for as well. I used to have a lot more but ended up selling off the ones that I didn’t really have a bond with. I remember playing Sonic Spinball for how many hours. Glad to see it represented in your collection. I don’t think It ever got enough love.
If there's one thing I've learned with having a big game collection, or rather a hefty shelf size, is often times it becomes overwhelming in a sense. There were points in time I was buying games in genres I had no interest in, or jumping into buying whole series just based on one game I liked from said series. Since then I like to think I've mellowed out a little, I've been pruning the collection bit by bit here and there, and keeping my super essentials that I love to replay or actually had fun with. If you're someone who has to have every game or a complete library, I get it and whole heartedly respect the hustle, but it's not for me. I always tell people who are just getting into the classic/retro collector scene if you're gonna do this I'd pick one, maybe two systems that interest immensely and start collecting there, or just picking out titles that you know you'll have fun playing that fully gauge your interest. Don't buy a hot ticket title just cause of rarity or think it's an investment. Buy games that you know you'll love to play and even replay over and over. My comment is long AF so I'll leave a tl:Dr. I respect the folks out there with the massive Vidya libraries and more power to you, but as I've gotten older and priorities have shifted, I've realized the scene is definitely a young man's venture. All collections are good, it's what it means to the collector that really matters.
I learned that RGT85 is absolutely not OCD, today. All those games not in alphabetical or any other kind of order, for that matter, is really messing up mine 😅. It's cool seeing what you decided to keep. Over the last few years, I went through the process of selling off almost all of my retro collection in favor of emulation, too. I kept only what had significant meaning to me. Your story was very relatable. Keep up the great work, man!
Im 49 and had forgotten about KB Toy store. Man the feels. I loved that store was my favorite gaming store back in the day. It was like a seedier/chaotic Toys R Us. Kids today missing out man. Cheers RGT! thanks for this.
@@pr6046 For a video game collection is not bad. Is not big money, it won't change your life but my collection (I'm from 84') would probably be 10k max.
A shelf collector is what I had become too, I sold 90% of my video games and kept very few games and consoles that I’m ok with selling someday for profit. Cool to see you kept metal gear twin snakes too ! 🙏
Each of these stories genuinely made me smile and some even had me crying laughing (the cat batteries story was hilarious lol). It was awesome to hear you talk about memories that bring you joy. Thanks for sharing them with us.
This is what it's all about bro. I'm at this point almost with a range of things. Games movies records action figures and collectibles in general. The memories and the fun with friends and family are what's actually valuable. A lot can be digital and own your favorites physically. Good video dude👊😎
Actually enjoyed the longer video and hearing why exactly you kept certain stuff. I'm in the boat right now where Im picking and choosing what to sell and keep so I can get a wad of cash/trade in credit and get the games I"m missing that I have fond memories of.
I really enjoyed this video it made me reflect on my history with gaming as well as enjoy hearing you tell stories of why certain games and periods in gaming that were important to you.
I also did a collection minimization lately... I've always had 1 shelf that I stare at on a regular basis, like a greatest hits of my collection and everything else eventually goes into storage for safe keeping... I've been selling a lot of that storage because I'm only getting older and why focus on things you don't love!
23:30 “Do they have Duracell? No. Do they have Energizer? No. What do they have? Eveready!” I laughed my butt off when I heard that because I understand the pain! Stupid cat!! 🤣🤣🤣 I love the whole video, by the way! It’s great to hear your stories of the games you kept in your collection.
Really enjoyed hearing about your nostalgia run. Brought up a lot of special game memories for myself. Makes me want to build a game wall for myself. I need something to break up my absurd amount of action figures displayed.
the pure joy just radiating from you talking about the games you love is so nice to see 🥹 video games really are such a huge part of peoples lives. i recently started collecting after my dad passed away, i spotted a mega drive in store & all the memories just flooded back & was kind of a way to connect with him again ♥️ i love the nostalgia ✨
Keep it up RGT! Love your content, always informative and professional! I had heart surgery as a 5 year old kid, and while in recovery I needed I needed a hobby I could enjoy while resting so my parents got me an SNES and the rest is history.
man, one of the biggest games in the world to me is panzer dragoon saga. my brother and i had put a preorder on it, but it was back when there were only supposed to be something like 5,000 copies coming to the entire US, and the preorder wasn't guaranteed. i've never been so excited as when my brother walked into our game room with a box from the mail, expecting some other game he had ordered, and out came PDS. i have a ton of nostalgia for that game.
These are great stories from your past. Thanks for sharing them. I still have my Playstation one game Resident Evil 3. I can still remember when my mom and dad purchased it for me. That was the only video game they purchased me. I was shocked when I unwrapped it. Good times, good memories.
I know one! It's a friend that started a retro channel: RETRO POCHE it's in french. It's a work in progress, but it's original and he's a passionate player gamer that genuinely love retro game since always. He do not go by the trends. He takes special request 🙂
Lol the LoZ gold edition story was the best nostalgia story Iv heard in a minute. I always look back at the ones I had myself. As the greatest game memories ever.😂😂😂😂
I still go back to this video, as a great reminder to curate my retro game collection and keep what I truly love to play and the nostalgic meaning behind each of those kept games.
ba baaase no one can stop this. honestly I also have a huge attachment to this game. music was badass. game play was so fun. the intro sounds. along with killer instinct. just remind me of Christmas time and put me in the best mood
Thanks for opening up for this. I felt this way for the longest time. I sold nearly all of my collection or gave it away. I'm getting old and I was happy to give these games new life to others to experience.
With ya, RGT. Had a PS2 in my car mounted in the glovebox with one of those retractable, motorized Alpine screens in the dash. Loads of Vice City and hotboxing swisher sweets.
First time I played Super Mario 64 was during a family trip to Florida and they had a bunch of test systems before the N64 released all with copies of Mario 64 you had to wait in line to play at Disney World. It was mesmerizing and was where I spent most of my time instead of Disney rides! Begged my dad for a N64 for months after that until he finally got it LOL
Good for you, I think you made a great decision, just getting back into gaming and feel overwhelmed, you show a healthy attitude towards gaming-perspective!
For those of us who are older. There is truly no way to describe what it was like to play the SNES and Sega Genesis for years and then play Mario 64. I just remembered my 8 year old eyes being glued to the screen and being blown away by what I was seeing. I was in awe. It was truly riveting and that experience has never happened for me again. Graphics got better and pretty much everything else about games as time went on, but there’s nothing like the jump from 2D to 3D. Nintendo nailed it. Nintendo brought us into the future. Eventually Sony took the ball and ran away with it tho, especially during the PS2 era.
Very respectable decision. This is why I'm trying to get out of the collecting game now while I'm ahead. I got carried away the past few years, but I don't want it to consume my life.
I've bought and sold my collection so many times due to needing the funds. Started over most recently and only have about 20 NES games, 75 PS1 games (mostly RPGs), and few other retro titles here and there. Over 100 PS4 games and about 10 Switch games for modern stuff. So even after selling most of your collection, you still have more than I do at this point lol
Definitely a bad time to have to re collect your collection games cost more now than ever. With that said if u kept your collection and sold it now you would of made 2 or 3 times more money
I think you have the right idea. I'm not really a collector but even on my emulators I keep my libraries cut down to what has some meaning to me or what I'm interested in playing that I haven't yet.
I'm close to 40, i've been re-collecting hard for 8 years, had a lot of systems and games, and i lost a lot of stuff when i was younger. But i feel you, a friend of mine was in the same situation, and i have stuff in boxes, shelves, magazines, etc. and i need space, so i'm downsizing. I like to play the old games, but honestly i do it via emulation or the remasters if the game has one. Still, the memories of playing the games on the original hardware is unique. And sometimes i think about that. But i can't live in the past, and i need to move on, and part of it, is letting a huge part of my collection go. But i will tell you this: seeing my collection, displayed, made me smile, every time, even when i was sad for whatever reason. I've been a gamer my whole life, so thats not going away, maybe i'll keep the most memorable games. Glad you are happy with this decision, RGT!
I loved the parts about KB toys. I remember that place when I was a kid, I would get games there, toysrus, and games from blockbuster a lot too. I only started collecting 2 years ago but I now have about 100 blockbuster pieces. It's fun to find stuff that hits you in the feels.
I remember staying up with my brother for 11 hours straight playing through NGS 1 from 3pm till 2am. He wasn't into videogames by that time in his life but he enjoyed watching the story. RGT really awesome video, I loved hearing the stories for each game😊
I’ve been watching you for a while bro, and this is one of my favorite videos that you’ve ever done, because I like you hold a lot of these games in my heart, and in my memories, and I associate them with a certain time in my life!
yep be glad you were born after the 80s, video games is really new and the influence they had on a lot of us, even now is kinda crazy. Can you imagine a time when even computer wasnt out yet?
Watched the entire vid, crazy how I know you're around my age cause of your views on mario 64. I remember thinking that was the peak of games and it will never get better, lol. This video just made you super relatable to me for some reason. Keep up the good work man!
Bro you sold a once in a life time collection, I sold over 6000$ of my collection too because of health issues aswell and had to take time off work. I kept over 100 nes games, sega genesis, super Nintendo, atari 7800/2600. I kept alot but sold my n64 collection wich I regret, I sold my dreamcast collection, coleco, and much more. I just can't let go of certain stuff. I tell myself all the time I am going to sell the rest but I just can't get myself to let go. I want to get everything back once I recover my health if I do, but I know I'll never pay the prices I did in the mid 2000s. It's rough bro. I am so proud of you, all the work you put into all that, I really hope it's all worth it, now was a perfect time to sell. Im so happy you are doing great. I pray every day I get my blood pressure spikes to get reside and my tachycardia and palpitations. My flushing hot flashes have gotten a little better but still debilitating. I've gotten to the point I dont play much of my collection anymore enless I get a new game I want to bring back memory's with. I just need someone to talk too that can help me decide what to do with the hundreds games I have left. Ebay kills me with fees and shipping but I still make a good profit. Good luck RGT! Enjoy each day as it comes! I definetly am going to buy my n64 collection back. I had everything. Idk what I was thinking 😢 BTW obscure on ps2 is so awesome, the flower drug that is so trippy and beating hearts where badass. I sold it, I also sold silent hill 2 on ps2 wich I really regret. I sold most of my top dollar games except my nes, super Nintendo, Xbox and such. I sold tons of cib sega games like truxton and mystic Defender, my ds collection like contra 4 ds and all my mega man's gba and metroids, most of my boxed rare systems like the model one altered beast sega and nes player set, all my classic consoles like nes classic, super, ps1 Classics, genisis. So much I regret letting go. But I guess I have to grow up sometime lol and I kept alot, I'm just so lucky I spent years collecting, it saved me from losing it all from health issues. My wife is disabled and in the process of getting disability but has been denied and it's been years so I supported both of us for nearly two years now thank God.
I grew up with very little games, rented a lot or played a lot at friends houses. Now that i can afford them ive lil by lil started to get consoles and getting the games that meant something to me or that i always wanted to play. Now im far from a "gamer" i def havent beaten many games if any at all (dnt judge me ) but i do enjoy playing, collecting, and displaying them. So my sons both have oleds, xbox s, and ps5"s just cuz i know what it is to not have a console or an out dated one. They started on ds, then switch lite, now they have the new and online. I try to get down but i get side tracked (adult stuff ) but biggest highlight i have is beating the punisher game on the arcade 1 up with my younger son (4 ) at the time. that was pretty sweet. Keep up the great work, you inspire me to wanna have a nice collection of throw backs.
I started slowly getting rid of my collection because of emulation. The only consoles I kept where ps3, ps4, and xbox original cause emulation is there but most games I care to play on those respective systems some games don't work properly and until they do I will sell those as well.
Bought sonic 2 from kaybee toys in 8th grade. 1994?93 Went to new york in the mid 90s. Was in Manhattan. Went in a game store, they street fighter 2 for snes for $100. Snes game. $100. Man i miss games
Great video. Loved the stories and memories. Great seeing your excitement and reactions as telling them all as well. Also, thanks for the video on the collectors edition goosebumps tins I immediately went onto Amazon and bought them after watching your video.😊
done this two years back. i know you are not one of those clowns that's only doing it for money you will be great mate. kept that you had memories cared about why keep games you don't really like or care about. (COLLECT A GAME YOU CARE ABOUT LOVED OR WANT TO PLAY)
The OG Xbox , GameCube , PS3 and 360 were good times . ..but playing the super nintendo was a whole new world. Skipping school by faking sick so I could play metroid all day was the BEST OF TIMES. Gaming with my kids will always be the best memories esp their love for Zelda Ocarina and Windwaker ...The music takes me back instantly too better days.
Tyler Esposito from My Retro Life, sold almost his entire collection (of over 1000 games) he had with his Dad over the past 30+ years. He started over with collecting with his daughter. He has a channel too; please check it out.
been watching you since 2016 and never knew your road to sobriety was the same as mine. When I was 26 and went to detox for 12th time since bei g an addict starting at 16, I had to actually get sober this time after almost really dying in ICU and I thought hard how I could stop and thinking back to my obsession of video games from a toddler to adolescence is what I chose to get into and is what I'm still occupied with now over 9 years later and am so thankful I chose to seriously get back deep into gaming, was always gaming but severely depleted for about 10 years where drugs and alcohol took hold. Awesome e video man and one of my favorites since prob the enemy zero vid lol
You kind of inspired me to purge the stuff I didn’t care about. Nowhere near your collection but, yeah, it was freeing. Got a few bucks, a lot more space and a better view of the things that matter to me.
Awesome Video man!! I'm actually debating on selling my gaming collection off myself. In the world of emulation, I just don't know if i need physical media anymore. Of course with the exception of a few nostalgic items.
I have the Nights game for Wii, its still one of my favorites. KB Soys was amazing, it was in the big mall in the city i grew up in I miss it....I grew up in the 80s and 90s, and I just miss the good old days in general.
23:10 "Game Gear" I have one of those, to this day it is my #1 most regretted choice of a birthday present. Sonic on Game Gear is what convinced me never to stray from Nintendo ever again.
Most of my game collection and consoles now are PS2, PS3, PS4, PSP, PS Vita, Wii, Wii U, Switch, GBA, DS and 3DS. I have a few PS1 games, but maybe a small shelf worth.
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Enjoy the stories behind the video games!
No one cares man tbh, like seriously. If your hurting inside you sold games reminisce to yourself like come on, what even is this channel
Ecco and Flashback were on display at my local store circa 1993 (La FNAC) and I remember looking at them and thinking wow, this looks really really good and ever since I kept some attachment to them, especially Flashback.
@Star Lord lol bruh
World Series baseball is still my favorite baseball game, my Genesis was the first console I had of my own that wasn't the family game system. I tebought the original and 98 so I can look at the growth of the game from start to finish on the Genesis.
At least send me 1$ so i can go buy bread
Man... im 40 and have become a shelf collector as well... I recently told my wife i get more out of finding things than actually playing the games... and if im being honest i hardly play the games i buy
You really have me thinking and I think im at a point where id rather just have the games i have a connection too.... even if they arent worth much
Thank you
I’m 41 and I have been getting out of the collecting scene for a few years now, I only have 1/4th of what I originally had, but I have been selling off stuff slowly instead of doing a big bulk thing like Shawn. Good luck in your collection thinning venture!
Ya, 38 here, I'm at the point I don't really want to acquire many more games. Now I am just trying to grab some physical copies of 3ds/Switch games that will be harder to come by down the line for a reasonable price (most are bad as it is now). Other than that, just the odd new game here and there that I really want (Zelda, FF16, etc.), franchises I love or want to play. Plus so many games hit the services (PS+, Gamepass, Humble Bundle) or end up being freebies on stuff like EGS/Prime Gaming/etc. that me buying them ends up being a waste of money by the time I get to them in my backlog. I sold off a bunch of stuff back in the early 2010's, regretted it, and ended up repurchasing a lot, often at higher prices and/or worse condition than my originals. So will wait before I sell anything. Luckily most games on PS or Xbox stay pretty cheap, so can always purchase down the road if I want to play it and its not on service.
Most people, who have collections this size, are shelf collectors pretty much by default. What person can play 1000s of games?
A collector isn’t meant to play games just like a librarian or archivist aren’t meant to read all the books.
ah these nostalgia stories are great, brought back a bunch of my own memories. glad youre doing what makes you happy and finding some memories along the way
I’ve really enjoyed this video! Hearing people’s nostalgic gaming stories is always a great time!
I'm a strong supporter of culling a collection... keeps the library fresh AND lets someone else enjoy something that would otherwise just collect dust. Hopefully we'll get to see some of it on Whatnot!
Great video man. Reminds me of all those games I played growing up that have a special place in my heart that a lot of people might not like. Rolling Thunder & start tropics being prime examples
I always relate more to collectors who keep things they've actually played or had some experience with. Whenever I run into folks at retro stores, I end up staying longer just to hear their stories of getting retro games for Christmas, last minute gifts from family who found the money to spare, to moments on roadtrips playing on their handheld consoles.
You'll always find that buying the things you really care about always end up worth the money more than just having a collection for the sake of it. Great video man.
Glad you’re doing well, Bro. At some point I sold it all too and I’m slowing just buying what really matters.
It's great to have collection. I sold mine to. Any game I'm never going to play I sold.
@@nanoskee8270 what’s funny is when you see one of your prized games and knowing you had an original and it was flawless…that’s. When I regret. Prefect example is one he kept: Zelda: Ocarina CE. I had it…sold it…regret it. But at the time the money was needed. It’s okay.
Tbh I've been thinking the same. My collection is nowhere near the size of rgts but it is worth about 3k. I was wanting to collect but then I realize that I barely play a couple hours a week and I game more on my switch than anything else.
And then even if I do build it over the years. Would I even sell it or would I have anyone to pass it on to carry the tradition that actually cares??
@@israelruiz8706 I hear you. When I was selling my valuables I think I maybe have totaled $3k, but maybe only about $1 was old games and consoles.
It’s say don’t make any impulsive decisions. I’m sure you will think it all through and come up with the best solution.
I honestly thought you'd keep your 32X collection. I remember how proud you were that you completed it.
I really enjoyed the video. Brings back all of my videogame memories. I sold off my massive collection myself back in 2016. I also did the same as you and kept some key games and systems.
I love hearing your stories! Kaybee Toys! Lets go! I love hearing stories from others about their gaming collections and the games they love. The games of our childhood always remain golden. 💜 I only collect games that I have fond memories for as well. I used to have a lot more but ended up selling off the ones that I didn’t really have a bond with. I remember playing Sonic Spinball for how many hours. Glad to see it represented in your collection. I don’t think It ever got enough love.
I had sonic spinball, very underrated
If there's one thing I've learned with having a big game collection, or rather a hefty shelf size, is often times it becomes overwhelming in a sense. There were points in time I was buying games in genres I had no interest in, or jumping into buying whole series just based on one game I liked from said series. Since then I like to think I've mellowed out a little, I've been pruning the collection bit by bit here and there, and keeping my super essentials that I love to replay or actually had fun with. If you're someone who has to have every game or a complete library, I get it and whole heartedly respect the hustle, but it's not for me. I always tell people who are just getting into the classic/retro collector scene if you're gonna do this I'd pick one, maybe two systems that interest immensely and start collecting there, or just picking out titles that you know you'll have fun playing that fully gauge your interest. Don't buy a hot ticket title just cause of rarity or think it's an investment. Buy games that you know you'll love to play and even replay over and over.
My comment is long AF so I'll leave a tl:Dr. I respect the folks out there with the massive Vidya libraries and more power to you, but as I've gotten older and priorities have shifted, I've realized the scene is definitely a young man's venture. All collections are good, it's what it means to the collector that really matters.
I learned that RGT85 is absolutely not OCD, today. All those games not in alphabetical or any other kind of order, for that matter, is really messing up mine 😅. It's cool seeing what you decided to keep. Over the last few years, I went through the process of selling off almost all of my retro collection in favor of emulation, too. I kept only what had significant meaning to me. Your story was very relatable. Keep up the great work, man!
Kay Bee Toys was such a cool toy store.
Final RGT Evolution: bring back the OG "HEY RGT 85" intro.
I learned the same thing. I was chasing old memories of playing games. Move forward and make new memories.
Im 49 and had forgotten about KB Toy store. Man the feels. I loved that store was my favorite gaming store back in the day. It was like a seedier/chaotic Toys R Us. Kids today missing out man. Cheers RGT! thanks for this.
I'm currently in the middle of a purge myself! Wanting to get rid of most the shelf crap and get a few titles I've been really wanting.
40K! that’s a come up and congrats on the sale. I appreciate the stories for which items you keep’d for your collection.
That is not a lot of money lol. Like at all
@@pr6046 for video games? I’d say it’s a nice chunk.
@@pr6046 you gotta be trolling. You can’t be serious? 😂
@@pr6046 For a video game collection is not bad. Is not big money, it won't change your life but my collection (I'm from 84') would probably be 10k max.
@@Herr.Mitternacht I agree with this
You can now fill up your space with Nintendo products because you're a Nintendo youtuber.
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Exactly!!!!!
A shelf collector is what I had become too, I sold 90% of my video games and kept very few games and consoles that I’m ok with selling someday for profit. Cool to see you kept metal gear twin snakes too ! 🙏
Shout out to my homie RGT, I had a dark purple 1993 Ford Explorer XLT in high school. Great video, one of the best tours you ever made.
Each of these stories genuinely made me smile and some even had me crying laughing (the cat batteries story was hilarious lol). It was awesome to hear you talk about memories that bring you joy. Thanks for sharing them with us.
This is what it's all about bro. I'm at this point almost with a range of things. Games movies records action figures and collectibles in general. The memories and the fun with friends and family are what's actually valuable. A lot can be digital and own your favorites physically. Good video dude👊😎
Actually enjoyed the longer video and hearing why exactly you kept certain stuff. I'm in the boat right now where Im picking and choosing what to sell and keep so I can get a wad of cash/trade in credit and get the games I"m missing that I have fond memories of.
I really enjoyed this video it made me reflect on my history with gaming as well as enjoy hearing you tell stories of why certain games and periods in gaming that were important to you.
Nobody asked for the low key flex my guy 😂
Mike Tyson was removed from Punch-Out because his contract expired, not because of legal issues.
Hats off @BRETTNLL nice editing and RGT 85. Thanks for sharing!
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I also did a collection minimization lately... I've always had 1 shelf that I stare at on a regular basis, like a greatest hits of my collection and everything else eventually goes into storage for safe keeping... I've been selling a lot of that storage because I'm only getting older and why focus on things you don't love!
as somebody who sold a part of his collection in the past, i can only tell you something, YOU WILL REGRET
23:30 “Do they have Duracell? No. Do they have Energizer? No. What do they have? Eveready!” I laughed my butt off when I heard that because I understand the pain! Stupid cat!! 🤣🤣🤣
I love the whole video, by the way! It’s great to hear your stories of the games you kept in your collection.
I don't care if Nintendo hates you. You'll always be my favorite Nintendo TH-camr
Really enjoyed hearing about your nostalgia run. Brought up a lot of special game memories for myself. Makes me want to build a game wall for myself. I need something to break up my absurd amount of action figures displayed.
I legit thought he was going to say he's not a Nintendo TH-camr in this video. Relieved. Damn Nintendo TH-camr.
the pure joy just radiating from you talking about the games you love is so nice to see 🥹 video games really are such a huge part of peoples lives. i recently started collecting after my dad passed away, i spotted a mega drive in store & all the memories just flooded back & was kind of a way to connect with him again ♥️ i love the nostalgia ✨
Keep it up RGT! Love your content, always informative and professional! I had heart surgery as a 5 year old kid, and while in recovery I needed I needed a hobby I could enjoy while resting so my parents got me an SNES and the rest is history.
man, one of the biggest games in the world to me is panzer dragoon saga. my brother and i had put a preorder on it, but it was back when there were only supposed to be something like 5,000 copies coming to the entire US, and the preorder wasn't guaranteed. i've never been so excited as when my brother walked into our game room with a box from the mail, expecting some other game he had ordered, and out came PDS. i have a ton of nostalgia for that game.
really enjoyed the little stories. That's what makes a collection interesting not because it's a good game but what it means to you. Super cool man.
These are great stories from your past. Thanks for sharing them. I still have my Playstation one game Resident Evil 3. I can still remember when my mom and dad purchased it for me. That was the only video game they purchased me. I was shocked when I unwrapped it.
Good times, good memories.
A real genuine collector video! Nothing about values of the games or what not. I wish more rétro TH-camrs were like you. Great video!
I know one! It's a friend that started a retro channel: RETRO POCHE it's in french. It's a work in progress, but it's original and he's a passionate player gamer that genuinely love retro game since always. He do not go by the trends. He takes special request 🙂
Lol the LoZ gold edition story was the best nostalgia story Iv heard in a minute. I always look back at the ones I had myself. As the greatest game memories ever.😂😂😂😂
I still go back to this video, as a great reminder to curate my retro game collection and keep what I truly love to play and the nostalgic meaning behind each of those kept games.
“I wont talk about it”
*Literally one second later goes on to fully explain it*
Are you like… ok?
ba baaase no one can stop this.
honestly I also have a huge attachment to this game. music was badass. game play was so fun.
the intro sounds. along with killer instinct. just remind me of Christmas time and put me in the best mood
Thanks for opening up for this. I felt this way for the longest time. I sold nearly all of my collection or gave it away. I'm getting old and I was happy to give these games new life to others to experience.
Excellent video. Just fun to listen to. Less grievance than usual. Love the detailed stories. A lot of heart
With ya, RGT. Had a PS2 in my car mounted in the glovebox with one of those retractable, motorized Alpine screens in the dash. Loads of Vice City and hotboxing swisher sweets.
When Mike Jones said "Blowin' on that endo, GameCube Nintendo" he was talking about RGT playing Street Hoops in his Ford Explorer 😂
Great picks, Grandia 2 is the best for dreamcast. That video game made me cry, probably in my top 10 favorite.
I appreciate you talking about not dying. My friends have pasted and I know my game that saved my life.
I had that baseball game, it was awesome, ahead of its time.
First time I played Super Mario 64 was during a family trip to Florida and they had a bunch of test systems before the N64 released all with copies of Mario 64 you had to wait in line to play at Disney World. It was mesmerizing and was where I spent most of my time instead of Disney rides! Begged my dad for a N64 for months after that until he finally got it LOL
Good for you, I think you made a great decision, just getting back into gaming and feel overwhelmed, you show a healthy attitude towards gaming-perspective!
For those of us who are older. There is truly no way to describe what it was like to play the SNES and Sega Genesis for years and then play Mario 64. I just remembered my 8 year old eyes being glued to the screen and being blown away by what I was seeing. I was in awe. It was truly riveting and that experience has never happened for me again. Graphics got better and pretty much everything else about games as time went on, but there’s nothing like the jump from 2D to 3D. Nintendo nailed it. Nintendo brought us into the future. Eventually Sony took the ball and ran away with it tho, especially during the PS2 era.
Very respectable decision. This is why I'm trying to get out of the collecting game now while I'm ahead. I got carried away the past few years, but I don't want it to consume my life.
I've bought and sold my collection so many times due to needing the funds. Started over most recently and only have about 20 NES games, 75 PS1 games (mostly RPGs), and few other retro titles here and there. Over 100 PS4 games and about 10 Switch games for modern stuff. So even after selling most of your collection, you still have more than I do at this point lol
Definitely a bad time to have to re collect your collection games cost more now than ever. With that said if u kept your collection and sold it now you would of made 2 or 3 times more money
@@mrtree1368 to be clear when I say most recently I mean 5 years ago is when I most recently started collecting again
I think you have the right idea. I'm not really a collector but even on my emulators I keep my libraries cut down to what has some meaning to me or what I'm interested in playing that I haven't yet.
Thank God you kept that copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga!! One of my favrite RPGs from the late-90s
I'm close to 40, i've been re-collecting hard for 8 years, had a lot of systems and games, and i lost a lot of stuff when i was younger. But i feel you, a friend of mine was in the same situation, and i have stuff in boxes, shelves, magazines, etc. and i need space, so i'm downsizing. I like to play the old games, but honestly i do it via emulation or the remasters if the game has one. Still, the memories of playing the games on the original hardware is unique. And sometimes i think about that. But i can't live in the past, and i need to move on, and part of it, is letting a huge part of my collection go.
But i will tell you this: seeing my collection, displayed, made me smile, every time, even when i was sad for whatever reason. I've been a gamer my whole life, so thats not going away, maybe i'll keep the most memorable games. Glad you are happy with this decision, RGT!
I really love seeing how you've progressed through the years. I can relate a lot with your younger years.
I loved the parts about KB toys. I remember that place when I was a kid, I would get games there, toysrus, and games from blockbuster a lot too. I only started collecting 2 years ago but I now have about 100 blockbuster pieces. It's fun to find stuff that hits you in the feels.
Great upload , loved seeing what you kept and why.
You have been a massive inspiration to me jumping into content creation these past yrs 👌👌
I remember staying up with my brother for 11 hours straight playing through NGS 1 from 3pm till 2am. He wasn't into videogames by that time in his life but he enjoyed watching the story.
RGT really awesome video, I loved hearing the stories for each game😊
I’ve been watching you for a while bro, and this is one of my favorite videos that you’ve ever done, because I like you hold a lot of these games in my heart, and in my memories, and I associate them with a certain time in my life!
yep be glad you were born after the 80s, video games is really new and the influence they had on a lot of us, even now is kinda crazy. Can you imagine a time when even computer wasnt out yet?
Watched the entire vid, crazy how I know you're around my age cause of your views on mario 64. I remember thinking that was the peak of games and it will never get better, lol. This video just made you super relatable to me for some reason. Keep up the good work man!
40k plus, damn someone was a super collector. I would expect anything less from my favorite Nintendo TH-camr.
Bro you sold a once in a life time collection, I sold over 6000$ of my collection too because of health issues aswell and had to take time off work. I kept over 100 nes games, sega genesis, super Nintendo, atari 7800/2600. I kept alot but sold my n64 collection wich I regret, I sold my dreamcast collection, coleco, and much more. I just can't let go of certain stuff. I tell myself all the time I am going to sell the rest but I just can't get myself to let go. I want to get everything back once I recover my health if I do, but I know I'll never pay the prices I did in the mid 2000s. It's rough bro. I am so proud of you, all the work you put into all that, I really hope it's all worth it, now was a perfect time to sell. Im so happy you are doing great. I pray every day I get my blood pressure spikes to get reside and my tachycardia and palpitations. My flushing hot flashes have gotten a little better but still debilitating. I've gotten to the point I dont play much of my collection anymore enless I get a new game I want to bring back memory's with. I just need someone to talk too that can help me decide what to do with the hundreds games I have left. Ebay kills me with fees and shipping but I still make a good profit. Good luck RGT! Enjoy each day as it comes! I definetly am going to buy my n64 collection back. I had everything. Idk what I was thinking 😢 BTW obscure on ps2 is so awesome, the flower drug that is so trippy and beating hearts where badass. I sold it, I also sold silent hill 2 on ps2 wich I really regret. I sold most of my top dollar games except my nes, super Nintendo, Xbox and such. I sold tons of cib sega games like truxton and mystic Defender, my ds collection like contra 4 ds and all my mega man's gba and metroids, most of my boxed rare systems like the model one altered beast sega and nes player set, all my classic consoles like nes classic, super, ps1 Classics, genisis. So much I regret letting go. But I guess I have to grow up sometime lol and I kept alot, I'm just so lucky I spent years collecting, it saved me from losing it all from health issues. My wife is disabled and in the process of getting disability but has been denied and it's been years so I supported both of us for nearly two years now thank God.
I grew up with very little games, rented a lot or played a lot at friends houses. Now that i can afford them ive lil by lil started to get consoles and getting the games that meant something to me or that i always wanted to play. Now im far from a "gamer" i def havent beaten many games if any at all (dnt judge me ) but i do enjoy playing, collecting, and displaying them. So my sons both have oleds, xbox s, and ps5"s just cuz i know what it is to not have a console or an out dated one. They started on ds, then switch lite, now they have the new and online. I try to get down but i get side tracked (adult stuff ) but biggest highlight i have is beating the punisher game on the arcade 1 up with my younger son (4 ) at the time. that was pretty sweet. Keep up the great work, you inspire me to wanna have a nice collection of throw backs.
I started slowly getting rid of my collection because of emulation. The only consoles I kept where ps3, ps4, and xbox original cause emulation is there but most games I care to play on those respective systems some games don't work properly and until they do I will sell those as well.
Bought sonic 2 from kaybee toys in 8th grade. 1994?93
Went to new york in the mid 90s. Was in Manhattan. Went in a game store, they street fighter 2 for snes for $100. Snes game. $100.
Man i miss games
I’m glad you kept what’s important to you. It’s good to see all you have enjoyed!! 😊
Really enjoyed this video! It was interesting to see what you decided to keep and the backstory why!
Never pegged RGT as a Nights fan and the Balan Wonderworld jokes make sense now.
Great video. Loved the stories and memories. Great seeing your excitement and reactions as telling them all as well. Also, thanks for the video on the collectors edition goosebumps tins I immediately went onto Amazon and bought them after watching your video.😊
You a real one rtg lmao hotboxing with street hoops😂 you just earned a subscriber.
done this two years back. i know you are not one of those clowns that's only doing it for money you will be great mate. kept that you had memories cared about why keep games you don't really like or care about. (COLLECT A GAME YOU CARE ABOUT LOVED OR WANT TO PLAY)
21:00 is honestly such a beautiful game... i remember as a kid thinking that graphics couldn't get any better
The OG Xbox , GameCube , PS3 and 360 were good times . ..but playing the super nintendo was a whole new world.
Skipping school by faking sick so I could play metroid all day was the BEST OF TIMES.
Gaming with my kids will always be the best memories esp their love for Zelda Ocarina and Windwaker ...The music takes me back instantly too better days.
Yo, the IRS gonna watch this ish man, you wildin!
I wish I still had my Virtual boy. Tbh I loved playing it. Wario land game, Mario tennis game and the boxing game was really fun
Congrats and bravo to you, hope the ones you kept work flawlessly and may you enjoy them. Especially the capital gains from those sales.
Tyler Esposito from My Retro Life, sold almost his entire collection (of over 1000 games) he had with his Dad over the past 30+ years. He started over with collecting with his daughter. He has a channel too; please check it out.
been watching you since 2016 and never knew your road to sobriety was the same as mine. When I was 26 and went to detox for 12th time since bei g an addict starting at 16, I had to actually get sober this time after almost really dying in ICU and I thought hard how I could stop and thinking back to my obsession of video games from a toddler to adolescence is what I chose to get into and is what I'm still occupied with now over 9 years later and am so thankful I chose to seriously get back deep into gaming, was always gaming but severely depleted for about 10 years where drugs and alcohol took hold. Awesome e video man and one of my favorites since prob the enemy zero vid lol
Nice Emmure shirt in the flash back And love the stories, it made me think about similar stories in my life with games
You should have your uncle on and talk about the childhood games together
love hearing your childhood stories! made me feel happy
You kind of inspired me to purge the stuff I didn’t care about. Nowhere near your collection but, yeah, it was freeing. Got a few bucks, a lot more space and a better view of the things that matter to me.
Awesome Video man!! I'm actually debating on selling my gaming collection off myself. In the world of emulation, I just don't know if i need physical media anymore. Of course with the exception of a few nostalgic items.
My favorite RGT video. Thanks for sharing man!
I'm glad you kept Simpsons Hit and Run! One of my all time favorites! Would have liked to see Prince of Persia: Warrior Within on those shelves
This video was dope, loved the stories. Your collection is still dope RGT!😊
I have the Nights game for Wii, its still one of my favorites. KB Soys was amazing, it was in the big mall in the city i grew up in I miss it....I grew up in the 80s and 90s, and I just miss the good old days in general.
23:10 "Game Gear"
I have one of those, to this day it is my #1 most regretted choice of a birthday present.
Sonic on Game Gear is what convinced me never to stray from Nintendo ever again.
I love this kind of content because it reminds me of my stories growing up, more more more!
Most of my game collection and consoles now are PS2, PS3, PS4, PSP, PS Vita, Wii, Wii U, Switch, GBA, DS and 3DS. I have a few PS1 games, but maybe a small shelf worth.
And finally, even more meaningful to me, is RAID Shadow Legends!!
Love the long videos something to listen to while I work a 12hr shift
The only Nintendo TH-camr I watch 😂🤙🏽 rad collection. Stoked you made more room for your Nintendo TH-camr future brother!!