Since this is my first post here, let me introduce myself in style - my whole gaming collection. Newer gen stuff first.
Xbox360:
Most of these I got with my box, I doubt I would have purchased King Kong, Oblivion or PGR. And that Smackdown vs Raw - that's a free copy from Digi magazine! The picture is missing Prey, but hey, it's no suprise that game is left off from any list. Zing!
Original Xbox:
These games I think, represent most my tastes. Note the first row, and DOAX hidden in the last.
PS2:
The Chainsaw controller! With custom blood patterns! And Viewtiful Joe. What I would still like to get are the essentials - Shadow of Colossus, Okami and some more exclusives. The thing is though - I don't really own a PS2. So a pink PS2 is on the want list.
Dreamcast:
The Dreamcast! My most favorite console ever made. Too bad my game collection for it is so lousy, but it's just so hard to buy stuff for it that has been re-released on other consoles in superior quality. But still - some stuff remain - Jet Set Radio and Seaman come to mind.
N64:
Banjo Kazooie is the best 3d platformer ever made, period. And Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a really slow game that is grossly overrated and not aged well. Ohhhh snap.
PS1:
This small console actually reinvigorated my interest in gaming around 2003. I bought the PSOne model with the small screen, and started to go through the massive library it had by then. And soon enough - bought an Xbox. The weird controller is a Namco NegCon analogue - to turn you physically twist the controller. It's an extremely odd concept, but actually really intuitive and fun. And I really need to replay Ape Escape, that game was a blast.
SNES:
There is a lot on my SNES wishlist, Mortal Kombat II, Castlevania IV, Super Metroid, StarFox, Yoshis Island, Contra 3 (Super Probodector here in Europe). But I do have the Super Scope.
NES:
Double Dragon II, my favourite of the lot I own, is not on the picture but safely tucked in the womb of the machine. The other games I actually got for free, so I'm really missing the games I really want to own: Kirby, Ufouria, Duck Tales I & II, Felix The Cat are just some I can name from the top of my head. It's tough though, when I buy a game, I really want the box and manual, but with the NES stuff it's really hard to find or really REALLY expensive.
PC:
Nothing too exiting here - NOLF2 and Dig are my proud moments, but I've not finished either. With NOLF, there is a weird thing - the game installs, but there are no in-game sounds or dialogue, but music plays fine. I've tried to play it on multiple machines and gone through all possible forums and solutions and support, but no dice. Any help is really welcome. Since this is the new millennium and all, most my PC playing (the little there is) has been done through Steam. I really do like tangible media and all, but I don't like playing on the PC and Steam just has stuff that really appeals to me.
Handhelds:
As you can see, I like colors. Too bad the small Russian LCD Game & Watch ripoffs screen got cracked during the moving, it's a legend on it's own.
DS Games:
Nothing too exiting, just the essentials. The Princess Peach and Legend of Stafy 4 belong to the MS. though, but they really are solid platformers.
GB & GBA:
As you can see, a nice collection of Zelda games. I strongly believe that the handheld Zeldas are the best made. When I do get my GBA Micro someday, I will also get Minish Cap and LTTP/Four Swords, I just can't stand playing them on the daaaark GBA SP or with the small buttons of DS. Oh and more Stafys of the MS.
Ngage:
What the hell, you might ask. Well I got these for free, and the Ngage was such a glorious failure I just could not resist. I really should get down to trying to collect all of the Ngage games ...
C64:
These are a real blast from the past. Too bad my parents sold my Commodore ages ago (if I remember correctly, the money was used for my new shiny 286 computer, so it was all good), but these tapes were a bitch to play - the loading took anywhere from 5-20 minutes, and most, save for a few exeptions, weren't really that good. But good times anyway.
Last but not least, the Smash TV cabinet:
Smash TV on XBLArcade is for pussies! Real men play on a real cabinet. I've written about this beast here before, but damn is that game hard! Even on freeplay, it took us around 2-3 hours to get to the end. Ideally, I will not cannibalise this cabinet for mame, but fix it up and build a second one next to it, and in the far future, add a Pinball machine next to them. My very own arcade!
Random gaming crap:
Magazines:
If you like retro games at all, do yourself a favor and subscribe to Retro Gamer Magazine. It's a bit expensive, but damn, is it worth it! It always looks fantastic and the articles are very insightful and fun. Thanks to Kärt for gifting me the subscription last Christmas!
Oh and if any of the Retroforcego guys are reading this - you NEEED to get this!
Plushies:
Ron Jeremy Mario, Toad and a really good looking Wario. Guarding my 360.
Wires and controllers:
Even more wires and controllers:
Setup:
Yes, yes, I know, a crappy 32 SD TV, but I hope it's not long until I get a chance to upgrade. The picture is really good for what it is, though. Notice the Big Daddy figurine next to a micro-sized Transformer.
Phew. That's a lot of stuff. Took me the whole evening to take the photos. It's not the best of collections, but I take pride in trying to get mostly what I like and interests me, or I find funny (Ngage), and not hoarding crap for the sake of it. What I am a glad about, is that I really have almost all the machines I want, and now it's just down to software.
You should fill out a backloggery. (backloggery.com) :D Nice collection if a bit lacking on some important systems. :P
Well, neighbor, that is a mighty fine collection you got there.
That... Is Some Nice Hardwood Flooring.
Welcome to Destructoid! Don't Suck!
It looks like your mario doll is handing out day passes to the moustache ride.
That's a decent collection. I strongly agree with you that your TV is seriously lacking. You need to get on that right away. If you sell all of your N-Gage games you will already have $5 to put toward the cause.
Welcome to Dtoid. Don't suck!
Ooooooo The Dig! I haven't thought about that game in years. Pretty nice collection meng, welcome, don't suck, yada yada...
Awesome Smash TV cabinet. Welcome to Dtoid.
LOL..you have a damn N-Gage...
Even I didn't fall for that one.
Not a bad lil collection you got going there. Very humble. Reminds me of my own. Me likey.
Also, welcome.
ODDWORLD:STRANGERS WRATH IS THE SHIT!!! Is that game BC with the 360? If so, im going to Gamestop after work and getting it again!
Also, dont suck.
Also, cocks.
SHIT!!! Its not BC...oh well.
Awesome cabinet. Also, you guys get much better cover art (see RE4).
Sweet stuff. Needs more Jet Grind Radio though. I want that dead rising box art!
Cabinet = the awesome.
Nice collection, and welcome to Destructoid!
Looks like a well rounded collection...
Punch-Out for NES & Doom for SNES are must haves!
I like the Box Art on the Bioshock better than America's Version. SW33T!
BTW! Welcome!
nice stuff, needs a few games tho. i really like thee game boy collection and the xbox pile has a few gems. you need a non special hits resident evil4, but the controller redeems the mistake:P. nice arcade cab, id kill for that design so i could get some 4 player mame. overall good collection (i just want your castlevania chronicles)
welcome to destructoid
Your Dreamcast looks so lonely. :(
It's a very nice collection, especially the old C64 tapes. I have a box of C64 cartridges myself. Welcome to Destructoid! :D
Welcome to Destructoid, Sadistic loves you
Nice collection.
Welcome to the 'Toid! Is that Hello Kitty above the Smash TV cabinet?!?
One of these days i have to get that stupid Resident Evil controller. As useless as it is, i want it bad.
only 2 PS2 games? what the hell? Seems kind of lacking in the individual pics, probably looks like more in a single pic. Welcome, if possible, avoid the wrath of Reaprar ;)
LOL @ Ron Jeremy Mario
C64 tapes... so awesome.
Welcome aboard friend. Anybody who owns Otogi 2 is the cat's meow in my book.
Thanks for the positive comments all! I'll try not to make an ass of myself, I promise.
Anyways, yea, not much game love for the DC thanks to the ... khm, not CDRs. Same for PS1. But the PS2 stuff I just bought because it was cheap, keep in mind I still have no actual machine to play it on.
And I have to agree, we get better boxart, but as you know, really get fucked on price (XB360 and PS3 games cost 95-120$) and release dates. But I've got a big enough retro collection to not let that bother me.
oooohhhhh. estonia? i had to dig to see where from :P
Very organized pics. SMASH TV CABINET IS WIN!!!
And if I could give a tip on expanding your Dreamcast collection, try www.goozex.com. It's amazing.
Hohoho :)
What a surprise seeing my livingroom on dtoids front page :D
Anyways, those photos are taken a while back, I've now upgraded my TV to this magnificent 37" Philips:
mmmm nice 37"!!!
toads alreet too!
Hello,
I loved the N64 Zelda Ocarina of Time. America version is not as fancy as European. Nice collection, hope you would improve it!
nice stuff, one of these days i will put my spread up for all to see.
smash tv is the shit. there i've said it.