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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Retro Game Guide Part 1: Becoming a Collector

Disregard Princesses, Acquire Coins

So you want to start collecting classic games huh?  Slow down there sparky, we have alot of work to do!     It takes time, and effort.  I've been hunting down rare gems at flea markets and my local game stores for years.  The great thing is, video games have taken a few steps up on the geek ladder in the past decade, so considering this as a hobby(obsession) will not make you as much as a mouth-breathing social outcast as you might think.  Don't expect to be swimming in girl Lake though, when you start rambling on about how "revolutionary" the gameplay was in Gunstar Heroes. 

Step 1: Research

Know what you're looking for, and know what you're getting yourself into.  One of my first recommendations is to start searching for games on Ebay, get an idea of where the market stands.  Pick up a gaming guide like Digital Press as well.  These will become invaluable tools in your search for meaningless nostalgia.  Researching what games are worth  isn't about making money though, it's about knowing owning something of artificial value.  Sure, you could potentially sell that mint, non-Greatest Hits Copy of Final Fantasy 7 to pay for you and your Girlfriend(Hand) to have a nice dinner, but then that would just make you a normal person.  Being a Retro Game collector isn't about being normal, it's about KNOWING you are better than the keystone-light chugging Bro masses who buy up the latest Copy of Madden and Call of Duty every year.

"If only Squaresoft could make me a real woman sigh..."


 Part 2 tomorrow!
Posted by Isaac at 12:42 PM

55 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    excellent guide lol
    i wonder if my Nintendo 64 counts

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  2. Monster MadnessJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I have considered it ^^

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  3. Jimmy FungusJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I guess I am spoiled in this regard. If I want classic games all I have to do is find where the hell I put my Atari 2600, and Intelevision.

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  4. noogJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    how the hell did you get my old dating video??

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  5. -ITW-January 15, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I went through this phase, and then I bought every game I could afford on steam and decided my kid will grow up with newer games.

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  6. watchmanJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I don't even think I was born when 16 bit was around

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  7. Mister SharafJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    very nice tips, cant wait for pt2

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  8. Suciô SanchezJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Can you give me directions to Vagina Lake?

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  9. iRage120January 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Great guide lol, great dating video

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  10. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I'll shave my balls that should keep them safer from her braces.

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  11. Jesse BergerJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    All I know is that it was fucking stupid of me to sell my nintendo games when I was a kid. Ah nostalgia, I miss being a kid.

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  12. DorgeeJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for the guide.

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  13. Pinecone StewJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Hey Isaac! I'm there. Way into your thing. Oy.

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  14. BobbyJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Nice guide, I'll probably be using it.

    Don't forget to check and support often your local information hot-spot lifeformation.blogspot.com!

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  15. Cpt.AwesomeJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I hate sport games that release a new copy every year as well. I also hate how games like Call of Duty and Halo are considered the best games ever in the eyes of the public.

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  16. DooJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Very nice guide! looking forward to part two :)

    I myself am partially a collector, got some nice stuff :)

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  17. BrutJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Heh. I couldn't do this, just not my personality, but hey we all have our aspirations I guess. :P

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Every time I read your blog it makes me want to go back to simpler time of video games. Loving each post, keep em coming buddy!

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  19. PhilJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Lol nice blog, makes me wish I still had my commadore 64 and my 200+ games

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  20. Aaron The BaronJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    interesting tips man, thanks! although i must say, it makes me sad every time i see that picture you have of that one nerd... ;_;


    anyways, here's my blog if anyone's interested, just random posts on things i find interesting:
    http://lifeofbaron.blogspot.com feedback's appreciated :)

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  21. TheDude748January 15, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    old school games are awesome. it seems like so many of the new games coming out are just trash

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  22. AdaJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    lol at your quality translations :P

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  23. Mr. RogersJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    yeah 16-bit was before my time

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  24. Mr. KotorJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I can't wait for part 2

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  25. Keato LockheartJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    looking forward to ze sequel brah :P

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  26. ZakkJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    great post, looking forward to pt2

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  27. Mitch CannJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Collecting old games is an awesome hobby, brings back great memories

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  28. PawawanpiJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Oh man, I can't wait till part two.

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  29. mrecanJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    awesome man
    cant wait for other parts

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  30. FanaticGamerJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I got me a plug in controller with 80 16-bit games which are badass! great post dude. can't wait for part 2.

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  31. Major MackJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    good advice, thanks man; that guys profile......must be a chick magnet!

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  32. TeutorixJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    people should be indeed very careful when buying stuff from the internet!

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  33. Mr. InsaniumJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    'loves fruity tastes' --- well thats open to a bit of interpretation lol

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  34. BTN Hip HopJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    where did you get that imagE?

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  35. RawrJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    haha, nice guide

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  36. J8888January 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    haha, not my kinda collection, will def. be back for part 2 tomorrow tho!

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  37. JayPowerJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Aha funny guide man ;D

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  38. GDJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Cool post - I still remember my old 8-bit BBC model B with fond memories... where you had to type in your own games from magazines


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  39. Poetry of the DayJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    that picture is tooo funny

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  40. KickenChickenzJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    great guide however i dont wanna end up liek the picture haha

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  41. Justsayin'January 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    There is still a time capsule shoe box buried in the back yard of the house I grew up in that has Atari frogger and defender games in it from our 2600. My brother and I buried them and then told our mom one of our friends must have stole them so she went out and bought new ones and questioned all our friends lol.

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  42. Drew BriskiJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I'm thinking of selling my N64. This information is already making me think about how to price it. T. Hanks.

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I played super smash bros yesterday and thought of this blog. Eagerly awaiting the next part to this entry!

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  44. BartJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    pimpin aint easy

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  45. The ChampJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Bart said it best

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  46. Ante BabajaJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    hahah i loled at the second picture

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Attractive.

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  48. DesignAndLaughJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Man, I guess I should lie more next time I'm trying to sell some NES games.

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    LOL nice comment about swimming in Vagina Lake. Im an engineering student so I know where you are coming from. Following!

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  50. forkfantasyJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    haha. XD

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  51. A Beer for the ShowerJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Hey now, what's there to hate about Keystone Light?

    Oh yeah, that's right, everything.

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  52. HiFiJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Haha, this was funny. lmao.

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  53. ChrisJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I lol'ed at Hobbies = relaxing around.

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  54. Josh TreeJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Supported.

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  55. SnickelsoxJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Not quite sure what happened to your other posts but I never had a chance to comment on them. If Google is pushing you around because of your content, push back. I really like your blog and do not want to see it fade away like so many others.

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