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General opinions on PS1 storage
Umbra:
I'm not sure if this has been posted before; just looking for input/seeing what everyone else does.
I'm curious as to how you guys would choose to store PlayStation games; in DVD/PS2 cases, or in the original jewels? I'm mainly asking just because I'm not sure what to do with mine as they're all CIB except for two so I was hoping for input/general opinions.
Also, for those who convert them to DVD cases, would you keep the greenlabel/blacklabels true to what you have or just have them all match?
Looking forward to how people tackle this.
DarrienEmerald:
I don't have many right now, so for me it was an easy choice. I'm putting them all into DVD cases, using the template based on the PS2 games rather than the one Sony used on the Metal Gear Solid Essentials version of Metal Gear Solid. I'm also not a normal collector, as I actively hunt down the final release versions of the games, so I'm more than happy with my Greatest Hits Final Fantasy VII and have it in a Greatest Hits Case, although I actually customized the cover to have a red label. This is to keep it in line with my PS2 games, which is why I decided on the DVD cases anyway, for some uniformity.
Umbra:
I'm mainly getting the games regardless of GH/blacklabel since I collect games to have the games and not for the value (although blacklabel is always nice). That's an interesting idea with the GH cases... I've considered using spare Xbox cases to hold the Greenlabel Hits but the red sounds like a good idea too.
tbonesteak4dinner:
If you've got everything CIB, I'd say keep them that way, and try to complete those last few. Then, replace any dirty or damaged jewel cases with shiny new ones. Since the PS1 uses standard full sized CD cases (there's nothing special about them from what I can see and I've taken a few apart), then there's really no reason to keep the original cases if they're in rough shape. CD cases are also the cheapest option since they're so common. I see it as a win-win - you keep everything in "proper" original casing, and you get to make everything look like new as well.
Personally, I do just that - I buy used but complete PS1 games, and then replace any damaged jewel cases with brand new ones. Some stuff on eBay is listed for really cheap just because the case is scratched to all hell. The beauty is that the disc, manual, and cover art are usually in great to like-new shape since the case took all the damage. Once I swap them out, they look like they've hardly been touched. :)
Umbra:
Yeah I got all of my games CIB except for three since I got majority of them when the PS1 was still on the market. Namco Museum was CIB but I don't know where any of the tray insterts or manuals are. Forbidden Memories came disc-only, and Rebel Assault II (a meh game imo) was missing the manual. So it's mainly those few that I'm looking for. Plus my local retro shop sells almost everything CIB and usually in really good shape. PS1 games are cheaper than dirt for the most part too (<$5), till you get to the serious titles (Final Fantasy VII for $54.99). My main concern is about the multi-disc cases. FF7 is in great condition but the case has some sticker residue that just will NOT come off. It's like crusted onto the case; might even be glue for all I know.
Back on topic. Thanks for the input, jewels might actually help me save space but how would I go about printing the double-sided tray inserts for those few games that I'm missing? I can't even find artwork for Namco Museum on here...