Hey folks, r/gamecollecting is/was one of my favorite subs, so I would love to see a community for it here! Let’s start building this space with an easy question for discussion: what’s your favorite console to collect for?
Personally, I really enjoy collecting for Xbox 360. Games are inexpensive and easy to find, there are lots of good exclusives, non-exclusives tend to be similar or better for the 360, and the controller design is simply excellent. My favorite game so far is Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. It has some issues, but it’s generally a fun and engaging game.
Which console do you prefer collecting for and why?
Gotta give it to the N64. Some bangers I played as a kid and so many other great titles I missed during those years
Good choice! I still have to check out some titles myself like Space Station Silicon Valley and Blast Corps.
N64. I’ve been slowly trying to get a full collection over the years, about 2/3s of the way there!
Nice! I wanted a complete CIB N64 collection at one point, but I kinda gave up on it since prices spiked. I still like to collect my favorites CIB though.
Going to bump this thread since this community is a little inactive and I also loved the old game collecting subreddit.
I really enjoy the Xbox and Xbox 360 systems. Similar to OP, games aren’t as expensive and that was the high point of my gaming days. Was able to get the Silent Hill games CIB for a very good price, whereas they go for 4-5x as much of PS2.
I’ve been meaning to make another post but life has been a bit hectic lately! How are the Silent Hill games? I never really got into the horror genre, but I understand those are some of the higher quality titles, right?
They’re some of THE classic horror games and well worth trying. I will say the graphics and story hold up pretty well but compared to today’s games the gameplay is much slower and definitely an adjustment if you’re going to go back and play them.
Currently I am heavily collecting for GameCube and the Switch
Good choices. Do you find games for either in the wild where you’re at, or do you pay retail?
Unfortunately where I moved to not much is in the wild like where I used to live. So I’ve resorted to relying on sales for Switch games and pay the dreaded eBay prices for GameCube games that I REALLY want. I decided that with the prices of GameCube games I will only buy the ones I absolutely have to have in my collection rather than bring a completionist.
I feel that. I’ve only grabbed GameCube games once out here on craigslist, and I sometimes get a good deal on switch games at pawn shops.
GameCube or the 360 for me. Both had insane libraries of games and a weirdly high amount of niche accessories that still get used for a lot of things today
I had a GameCube during that era, so I’m mostly familiar with its accessories. What niche accessories were available for 360?
I’m a sucker for handhelds, so I’d say DS or 3DS, although my wallet won’t agree.
I love my “new” 2DS XL. I’ve got big hands so most handhelds are uncomfortable, but this one feels pretty good.
Yeah, so I have heard unfortunately I have never actually hold one.
I’ve been huge on collecting NES lately. It was the first system I ever played, so I guess it has that nostalgia factor for me. I’m at 392 games so far, not sure I’ll ever hit a full set but it’s fun to slowly head that way. I miss being able to find random games cheap at yard sales, flea markets, etc. Wouldn’t be such an easy system to collect for now!
In more recent years I’ve also branched out into Famicom and Famicom Disk System games. You don’t see them often in the US, but it’s really exciting when you do! I actually just grabbed a complete FDS Kid Icarus a couple of days ago from a local game store.
Damn, 392 games just for NES is impressive! Any hidden gems that you would recommend?
I don’t think I’ve even seen a Famicom in person. That’s pretty niche but also cool.
