my room

[xspankyxduckx]

I was thinking about pulling some out because you can't extend the control cords as well I got a new sketch I'm working on its got doors on it also because ima pit some prints on them. I might need to go taller because I keep adding consoles haha

[TDIRunner]

ok i think these are right
atari 2600 3.5h 13.5w 9d
atari 5200 4.25h 15w 13d
but how much space do i need for the cartridge? I was thinking of making the shelfs 10in high for all of them
i need measurements for
atari 7800
atari jaguar
atari jaguar cd
sega saturn
intellivison
sega genesis model 2 with 32x and cd attached (this might have to go ontop if to tall)
and pong
the reast I own and will measure

I can measure all except 7800, Intellivision and Pong.  But I'm not sure when I'll have time.  We have family over tonight, so it might be another day.

One thing to think about with the Genesis is that a very fun game worth owning and playing is Sonic and Knuckles.  This game has lock on technology which allows you to put Sonic 2 or 3 on top and get extra features.  This makes your Genesis/32x combo even taller.  Throw in a Game Genie and it gets a little crazy.  Plus you can always add a Sega CD and either model will make everything taller (although model 1 will be worse). 

Atari Jaguar with CD
9.5" wide by 12" deep x 9" tall
The height will allow for enough room to open CD tray and remove a cart from the back.  This does not include room for cables in back.

Sega Saturn
10" wide by 9" deep x 8" tall
The height will allow for enough room to open CD tray and remove a cart from the back.  This does not include room for cables in back.

Sega Genesis Model 2 with 32x
9" wide by 9" deep x 9" tall
The height will allow for enough room to remove one cart.  More room may be needed for a Game Genie or Sonic & Knuckles lock on cart.  This does not include room for cables in back.

[PinBiohazard]

need some serious spring cleaning in there anyway, nice collection

[xspankyxduckx]

a couple other questions on my design set up
does anyone know of a free software that is easy to use to draw up my build idea?
also what kind of power supply and video supply do I need for
a super famicom and a japanese gamecube and n64?

[larryinc64]

Japan to US needs no video upscaler, and the AC adapters I think wok in the us with not problem, ask Wiggy.

Also Sketchup by Google is a good 3D design software, and I think free

[Arseen]

Japan to US needs no video upscaler, and the AC adapters I think wok in the us with not problem, ask Wiggy.

Yep US and Japan TV and AC are the same.

[xspankyxduckx]

Thanks I got those systems comming from japan and a bunch of games


This is something i need to get cased up in my room as well so much to do to get this room in shape haha.
also i need to get some stickers for a few of these

[leburn98]

I am all too aware of what having a small room is all about. I have a small 8' x 10' spare room that I turned into a makeshift media/gaming room. At the moment it consists of current and last gen games/consoles (with a softmodded Wii U for Gamecube/Wii games which helps with not needing the discs). I want to bring out all of my retro games at some point however, so a friend suggested that I look into getting one of these:
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He has a pair of these, one for his PS1/PS2/PS3/Xbox 360 collections, the other for retro (NES, SNES, Genesis, etc.). One houses approximately 1000 PS1 games (or a little less for DS/3DS games, or over 400 360/PS3 games, or over 800 Xbox One games. Each unit can fit in a 2 foot square, so they take up very little real estate.

I am thinking about grabbing two of these myself to place on either end of my two Billy bookcases (which I use for Blu-Rays). Here is an outdated pic of my movie and game collection. The thing on the left is what I am thinking of replacing with the media carousel/spinner.

[tomm1313]

He has a pair of these, one for his PS1/PS2/PS3/Xbox 360 collections, the other for retro (NES, SNES, Genesis, etc.). One houses approximately 1000 PS1 games (or a little less for DS/3DS games, or over 400 360/PS3 games, or over 800 Xbox One games. Each unit can fit in a 2 foot square, so they take up very little real estate.

Got number of how many UGC/Clamshell/Shadowfox cases would fit into this?

what exactly is that thing called?

i am also limited on space and this could help alot

[larryinc64]

I always count in terms of DVD thickness:

1 ShadowFox Case = 2 DVD cases

3 UGC = 5 DVD cases

1 Genesis case = very slightly less then 2 DD cases

1 DS case = 1 DVD case

[TDIRunner]

I always count in terms of DVD thickness:

1 ShadowFox Case = 2 DVD cases

3 UGC = 5 DVD cases

1 Genesis case = very slightly less then 2 DD cases

1 DS case = 1 DVD case

I look at it the exact same way, but it's also worth mentioning that DS cases are the same height as CD jewel cases which means if you are just using those, you can fit more shelves which means you can fit more on one shelving unit.

[CMDLineKing]

He has a pair of these, one for his PS1/PS2/PS3/Xbox 360 collections, the other for retro (NES, SNES, Genesis, etc.). One houses approximately 1000 PS1 games (or a little less for DS/3DS games, or over 400 360/PS3 games, or over 800 Xbox One games. Each unit can fit in a 2 foot square, so they take up very little real estate.

Got number of how many UGC/Clamshell/Shadowfox cases would fit into this?

what exactly is that thing called?

i am also limited on space and this could help alot

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Sided-Revolving-CD-DVD-Media-Tower-Spinning-Movie-Music-Storage-Cabinet-/151431178593?hash=item2342006961

Looks like its a "revolving Media tower". Imagine that ;-P

I actually looked into these, but most are rather short and do not have this kind of capacity.  This is HIGHLY appealing to me..  I never thought to look around again recently..  It may be time to buy a couple and be done with my storage shortage!

This is excellent solution for corners BTW..  You waste so much floor space with corners.  having this instead of some shelves butting up to each other makes more sense..

I have to get some measurements for my game room, but laid it out roughly in visio and I think if I bought 2 of these, I could get all my DVD cased games in a more compact area. I can't fit my PS3, Wii, or DS collection anywhere in this room, but this could solve that!



Something to note, while it's only about 19in square, to rotate it you need a 2.3-2.5 ft radius around it to be clear of other objects.  I don't know if I would cluster them like this, but a minimum safe distance between the shelves is 4 3/4 in, but I would think 5 inches to 6 inches would be more "safe".



If you can't reset your shelves or don't think you'll remember, you have to increase that space by another 6 inches.  So basically a 1ft gap between shelves.

[CMDLineKing]

Did a little more analysis. 

Seems that it's hard to beat the wall shelf, but really depends on the space you have available to you.  Overall, you use more SQ Footage with the spin shelf for the same amount of storage, but you use it in a different configuration, basically a square vs. rectangle.



This means that depending on your space you could get that same amount of storage  if you can extend into your floor space more away from the wall..  If you can't or don't have the clearance.. well that's tough.

APPLES TO APPLES..
Venture Horizon 63" 4-Sided CD DVD Spinning Tower -
$249
http://www.cymax.com/Venture-Horizon-2390-Revolving-Tower-1160-CD.htm?oid=84455
Dimensions: 63"H x 19.25"W x 19.25"D
CD  - 1160
DVD - 560
VHS - 308
Blu - 716

Prepac 64" Triple Barrister Media Storage Rack
$229
http://www.cymax.com/Prepac-Triple-Barrister-Media-Tower-in-Espresso-Finish-EMB-1200-K.htm
Dimensions: 63.75"H x 57"W x 9.5"D
•Media Capacity: 1173 CDs, 567 DVDs, 960 Blu-ray discs, 336 videos
CD  - 1173
DVD - 567
VHS - 336
Blu - 960

[xspankyxduckx]

hopefully in a couple weeks ill have more updates I been working on some shelf ideas and I got a really good plan going ive got it all sketched out prices thought out. and now all im waiting on is getting a certain tool. and I will have to have the wood cut. So hopefully soon ill bee able to update. Ill even show the rest of my place its nerding out quite nicely.

[amiga1200]

^^ all the best to getting it how you want it all.
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i'm scared to do anymore 'room' shit' (there's a few images of some stuff, but they're buried in an old thread, a crime to exist) paranoid, and embarrassed, extra-aware, as it were.
best i can do to back up my talk, is prove it by supplying scans, and so far, TCP sucked up all my shit, not called me out to prove anything, the scans are proof in itself.  
whatever happens, DIY safely, and don't drill something i would.  
[edit]
wanted to say, some really good stuff on this subject so far.