Full Video Game Set Collecting Is Pointless?

Gamer Ahmer: Full Video Game Set Collecting Is Pointless?

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[dormouse]

As long as it makes you happy, I think it's great! It's awesome to see you have so much joy and passion for the hobby. Many people collect many different kinds of things, and it is never pointless as long as they are enjoying themselves and enjoy sharing that happiness with others. I don't think collecting a full set is ever something that I would want to do (maybe a full set of a specific game franchise or something, but not a whole set for a console), but I'm always happy to see someone else complete their collections. Keep doing what you love!

[paulm]

I’m 52, just started collecting my PAL format of N64, the reason is that I want to relive the old games that were so much fun to play, as we get older we forget to have fun, we are so caught up with life, bills, work, family.
Another reason is because I work and can afford it..
Remember everyone, never forget to have fun.

[RandomIdeas-.]

I feel like the "I am going for a full set" is the mentality of "I need a reason to keep buying because I already have the main games I want".

[easymodenerd]

I say do whatever makes you happy! I'm thankful there are collectors that enjoy full collections for game preservation and its truly cool to see. It's not my thing personally but I do see the value in it.

[DrinkGameswithJosh]

I was just saying this to someone the other day but in the end “everyone who collects should do it however they want too. And should do what makes them happy.” It’s no one else’s business what someone else spends their money and time on. For me personally the reason I am chasing two sets is because I am most nostalgic for these systems. I doubt once I am finished that I will chase any other sets. The NES and N64 were the two systems that I feel defined me as a gamer when I was younger.

[Rhaxx]

I dont have a problem with people collecting full sets. For me personally I dont do this because those type of collections take up a lot of space!

[mtshark]

For someone that has several complete sets, I find it to be a nice goal to achieve and feels amazing once it's complete. As of now, I'm going for a complete NA Game Gear set. Still up in the air about completing several other consoles: Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari Jaguar, and Atari Jaguar CD.

[mystacles]

Im not going for any full sets yet but i do admire the drive of those who do!! Im sure its alot of work

[benaiahburns]

Absolutely on target! If you enjoy what you are playing, whose to say the game isn't good or worth owning. I personally believe that if a person likes a set or more, they should add those to their collection and experience ALL that a console has to offer. As for owning a lot of complete libraries, I would caution anyone who thinks that somehow that will get them noticed or attract attention.

Collectors should focus on what THEY like on not necessarily on what any one else cares about. For me, I have a museum, the Console Purist Museum, but I can assure you that if I did not wish to share my collection with others, I would not have as many complete libraries as I do. In the end, as long as you are enjoying each game you buy, more power to you. However, if you are buying games because so and so will think it is cool, you'll soon tire of your collection.

[HeywoodJablowme]

Collecting games made it open up to genres and experiences i never would have if i just stuck to the TOP titles on a console.

The LEGO video games never appealed to me until I started collecting them and then played one....got me hooked.

I didnt care much for JRPGS besides the big brands like final fantasy but researching to complete collections made me see there is ALOT more out there then I knew and alot of them are really good!

[btread]

I personally don't see anything wrong with going for a full library of games. Preservation is a key component and I wholeheartedly agree that letting reviewers dictate what you buy and don't buy is a bad thing. Buy what you want. Play what you want. As for me, I am one of those crazy collectors going for full libraries. I have 4 complete, 13 with two or less games missing, and 17 more that I lack less than 20. 😁

[nfan]

IMO, full-set collecting is a bedfellow of hoarding. It is unhealthy, but then so is a lot of other fun stuff.

Ultimately; it's up to the individual. I say, exercise restraint. Get what you want, but don't get stuff you'll never use just to "have it".

Don't go overboard. Your wallet, and general mental health will thank you for it.

[Daniel_YM_Lee]

I totally agree with you. It is all about the experience and memory when collecting what you love. I have complete set of Japanese N64 games, and whenever I look at them, they bring me the joyful memory on how I collected them. No one can decide what you like, other than yourself. Great video and thank you for giving the opportunity to share the thoughts!

[dups]

I think it all depends on what kind of collector you are and how much time/space/money you have. I would never consider it under some life circumstances, but if I had more space and money to do it I would consider it. Collect in the way that makes you most happy!

[Punisher]

honestly, if you have the space and the money and you enjoy preserving videogames than who is anyone to tell you what to do? since everything is going digital and more and more everyday corporations are trying to take game ownership away from us gamers, collecting these games in there entirety for their respective platform is a good thing. not to mention it gives you hell of bragging rights in the gaming community!

[CobraShuttle]

For me it's the research that goes into it, and finding games you never knew existed that turn out to be great, or finding some of the last true hidden gems for older consoles. Even though I don't go for a full set, I limit myself to games I would play or I find interesting so I can always play it when I want, the way it was mean to be played.

[LordSuprachris]

I can only totally agree with what you say in this video :) I completed the N64 PAL fullset CIB back in 2009, then bought some games here and there and started to focus on completing fullsets since 2016. As of today, I have 8 fullsets, 2 close to the end and some more in the pipeline for the next years ^^

I collect fullsets to be able to show what's been released on a system in a particular region (or in the world), to keep track of a part of video games history. I know I've spent hundreds or thousands of euros on pure craps and missed on some very good games on systems I don't collect for (especially PlayStations and handhelds) but it's a choice I made being aware of the "consequences" and I don't regret it.
Making a list of what's been released, gathering the "easy games" quickly then looking everyday on the Internet for the rarest ones, finding them one by one until the end, it's something so enjoyable many people can't understand. But I clearly understand people who don't understand me and my way of collecting ^^

[DeeGee]

I personally didn’t start going for a full set of NTSC PS1 titles until about 3 years ago. PS1 is my favorite system and there are so many titles I missed out on growing up, so I’m going to play them all! (Slowly but surely, RPGs take awhile). People have different reasons for going for full sets: the thrill of the hunt, having that nostalgia in the gameroom, to play, etc. Collectors collect how it suites them best. People shouldn’t worry about what other people are doing with their time and money in regards to retro games.

[popculturehero]

I think I roll my eyes at complete set collectors lately because Its just a means to flip it for cash. Which might be a matter of space, but optically looks like your just treating the games as cash investments rather than a hobby. It garners a bit of distrust when mentioned.

Something strange with Gamer Ahmer's Super R type label. 4:34 Misprint?

Still arguably going for a set collection makes you more focused in your hunting. So there might be an honest edge there. Nice bringing up lower rated and unknown games, divergeing from the popular games, and making your own selections does keep collecting interesting. You'll certainly have a more personal experience.

[Supersmallchibiwolf]

I think as long as gamers have that passion for whatever they want to collect rather full sets or not full sets It's wonderful. I love having a big collection made up of smaller collections. Cool video. ^_^