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Why are some people against Physical Game Collectors?
TDIRunner:
They way I see it, if production of all video games ceased to exist tomorrow (or if video games switch to all digital which I consider to be the same thing), there would still be enough games that exist in the world to keep me happy for the rest of my life.
Therefore, I don't fear the digital only world. I could simply care less.
cynicalmatt:
In a related story, a new gaming shop is opening in my town in about two weeks. I went in tonight to have a browse (they're open for buying only, so they can stock the shelves), and it basically summed up everything people have said in this thread. There's a palpable excitement between me and my best friend who is also a collector for the store's opening. We've been taking inventory of what we want to try and get, how much it'll cost us, and all that good stuff. I'm thrilled at the prospect of getting some of these physical copies, be it stuff like the later Mega Man NES games (all for under $25 each), or even common Genesis sports titles (NHL '94 first edition, complete in box for $2? YES, PLEASE!).
Waiting on a digital game to unlock after preloading it just isn't the same, even when compared to buying a brand new game and tearing off the shrinkwrap.
madrocsz:
I can't say I have had anyone give me flack for being a collector, when I tell them I collect video games its the usual "oh thats cool, I wish I could, I would love to get some of my older games etc". It is however a different story when they see the size of the collection I have, that's when I get the omg looks or the clearly sarcastic wows etc.
That said, I don't think anyone has judged me on it yet personally. I try my best to display it well , keep things organized etc. The only other odd point I hit is when someone asks what the collection is worth, or what the most expensive game I have is and then once they finish picking their jaw up off the floor they then start with the "how much did you pay" questions. Whole other scenario when I admit to how much I have spent on one individual game.
Rx_79:
Just ordered The Hong Kong version of Residential HD Remake. Capcom you suck for not releasing a disc version.
cojack16:
--- Quote from: cynicalmatt on December 29, 2014, 09:56:27 PM ---In a related story, a new gaming shop is opening in my town in about two weeks. I went in tonight to have a browse (they're open for buying only, so they can stock the shelves), and it basically summed up everything people have said in this thread. There's a palpable excitement between me and my best friend who is also a collector for the store's opening. We've been taking inventory of what we want to try and get, how much it'll cost us, and all that good stuff. I'm thrilled at the prospect of getting some of these physical copies, be it stuff like the later Mega Man NES games (all for under $25 each), or even common Genesis sports titles (NHL '94 first edition, complete in box for $2? YES, PLEASE!).
Waiting on a digital game to unlock after preloading it just isn't the same, even when compared to buying a brand new game and tearing off the shrinkwrap.
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Those prices don't sound right. Are you sure they'll give those games to you for that $? All the retro game stores around here price above ebay