What do I need?

[Daniel621]

Hi, I've always visited and read the forums at TCP, but I only now made an account. Until now I have enough money leftover that I can start fixing up my game collection. I just want to know what I need to get started.

How do I print out the stickers for N64/GBA games? Using what?
What kind of paper should I use with UGCs? Size?
Any recommendation for a good printer to use to print them out?
+anything else I might need?

Thanks! Any recommendations would be helpful.

[Arseen]

Hi, I've always visited and read the forums at TCP, but I only now made an account. Until now I have enough money leftover that I can start fixing up my game collection. I just want to know what I need to get started.

1: How do I print out the stickers for N64/GBA games? Using what?
2: What kind of paper should I use with UGCs? Size?
3: Any recommendation for a good printer to use to print them out?
4: +anything else I might need?

Thanks! Any recommendations would be helpful.

1: I'd say semi-glossy sticker paper. Laser printer I think is better for this. If you use Inkjet do laminate the labels so the colors keep.
2: I use Semi-Glossy Photo paper from HP. A4 if you are European, Legal if US.
3: I use cheap Canon printer, quality is good. You don't need anything fancy, I'd say paper qualirty is more important and that your settings match the paper that you use.
4: Research and THINK CAREFULLY and decide will you use UGC's or double wide DVD cases, you are pretty much comitted after picking one. Same goes to CD/DVD/BR games (Full height DVD case or halfsize case or poly case) and DS/GG etc games (US DS cases or EU DS or 3DS or Poly case).

[Daniel621]

1: I'd say semi-glossy sticker paper. Laser printer I think is better for this. If you use Inkjet do laminate the labels so the colors keep.
2: I use Semi-Glossy Photo paper from HP. A4 if you are European, Legal if US.
3: I use cheap Canon printer, quality is good. You don't need anything fancy, I'd say paper qualirty is more important and that your settings match the paper that you use.
4: Research and THINK CAREFULLY and decide will you use UGC's or double wide DVD cases, you are pretty much comitted after picking one. Same goes to CD/DVD/BR games (Full height DVD case or halfsize case or poly case) and DS/GG etc games (US DS cases or EU DS or 3DS or Poly case).

Where can I find semi-glossy photo paper legal sized? I searched amazon and the hp website and couldn't find any.

[Arseen]

1: I'd say semi-glossy sticker paper. Laser printer I think is better for this. If you use Inkjet do laminate the labels so the colors keep.
2: I use Semi-Glossy Photo paper from HP. A4 if you are European, Legal if US.
3: I use cheap Canon printer, quality is good. You don't need anything fancy, I'd say paper qualirty is more important and that your settings match the paper that you use.
4: Research and THINK CAREFULLY and decide will you use UGC's or double wide DVD cases, you are pretty much comitted after picking one. Same goes to CD/DVD/BR games (Full height DVD case or halfsize case or poly case) and DS/GG etc games (US DS cases or EU DS or 3DS or Poly case).

Where can I find semi-glossy photo paper legal sized? I searched amazon and the hp website and couldn't find any.

I don't know, but try get you hands on A4, your printer should have option of using it.

[Doom]

Thought you were a spammer. Very sorry.

Hello there!
I've been lurking a lot on this board, and finally decide post!
First off, amazing job on everything here! This website is so great for collectors and non-collectors alike! Seriously, it's so great to see a community of gamers come together to help each other out for unified hobby!

Anyway, I guess my question is for Arseen. I thought I'd post in reply here, as it was relevant. Thanks for posting shots of your collection and the info about using double wide DVD cases for games. I finally decided to starting printing and casing, and chose the DVD cases as my way to go.
So I just have two questions for you. Sorry if this has been repeated. I've tried to search the forums but I feel like I see mixed answers from people.

Question 1: Which games do the double DVD cases work best for, in terms of fitting the cartridge and not having to modify artwork size?

Question 2: Do you think these DVD cases would work? They say 27mm, and look the part. If so, they are pretty cheap at 60 cases for $20.
http://www.meritline.com/27mm-6-disc-dvd-case-black-with-2-trays---p-20503.aspx

Again, thanks for everyone's help, advice, and artwork on this site!

-Lilscoy

[Arseen]

Hello there!
I've been lurking a lot on this board, and finally decide post!
First off, amazing job on everything here! This website is so great for collectors and non-collectors alike! Seriously, it's so great to see a community of gamers come together to help each other out for unified hobby!

Anyway, I guess my question is for Arseen. I thought I'd post in reply here, as it was relevant. Thanks for posting shots of your collection and the info about using double wide DVD cases for games. I finally decided to starting printing and casing, and chose the DVD cases as my way to go.
So I just have two questions for you. Sorry if this has been repeated. I've tried to search the forums but I feel like I see mixed answers from people.

Question 1: Which games do the double DVD cases work best for, in terms of fitting the cartridge and not having to modify artwork size?

Question 2: Do you think these DVD cases would work? They say 27mm, and look the part. If so, they are pretty cheap at 60 cases for $20.
http://www.meritline.com/27mm-6-disc-dvd-case-black-with-2-trays---p-20503.aspx

Again, thanks for everyone's help, advice, and artwork on this site!

-Lilscoy

Glad I could help.

Answer 1: NES, SNES, N64, Jaguar, Genesis, so any cart game. They fit loosely, so if the rattling bugs you add piece of foam tho sandwich the cart in place.
I don't modify the covers I use, I just leave 5mm or 1/5 inch white strip to the bottom, but that's not absolutely necessary.

Answer 2: Should be fine, altough they seem to lack the clips to hold the manual. but once again you can use the same piece of foam you use to hold the cart to also hold the manual in place.
In case of NES you can also put the black sleeve that came with the games in there, it also holds the manual.

[Lilscoy22]

@Arseen:
Thanks for the info! Yeah, I suppose the rattling might bother me. But the games will be on shelves for the most part, so they shouldn't be moving around a lot. As far as the clips for manuals go, yeah that's a good point. Though it shouldn't be too much of a problem for me now as many of my games are missing manuals. It could be an issue in the future though as I'd like to collect or print out the manuals. Something to think about. Thanks again! I'm probably going to order these cases and get started!

@Doom:
No problem! What made you think I was a spammer though??? 

-Lilscoy

[Arseen]

@Arseen:
Thanks for the info! Yeah, I suppose the rattling might bother me. But the games will be on shelves for the most part, so they shouldn't be moving around a lot. As far as the clips for manuals go, yeah that's a good point. Though it shouldn't be too much of a problem for me now as many of my games are missing manuals. It could be an issue in the future though as I'd like to collect or print out the manuals. Something to think about. Thanks again! I'm probably going to order these cases and get started!

@Doom:
No problem! What made you think I was a spammer though??? 

-Lilscoy

Yeah, those clipless ones can be used with NES games, as only few have big enough manuals to take advance of the clips anyway.
Actually most of mine are clipless aswell.

[Doom]

I saw

Hello there!
I've been lurking a lot on this board, and finally decide post!
First off, amazing job on everything here! This website is so great

and decided it was a generic spam response.

[Arseen]

I saw

Hello there!
I've been lurking a lot on this board, and finally decide post!
First off, amazing job on everything here! This website is so great

and decided it was a generic spam response.

Next paragraf revealed it was not.
Always read the whole text! 

[Lilscoy22]

Ha! Didin't realize I sounded so generic! 

[Arseen]

Ha! Didin't realize I sounded so generic! 

Well I too first suspected a bit... 
Haven't made up my mind yet...

[tiktektak]

Ha! Didin't realize I sounded so generic! 

Well I too first suspected a bit... 
Haven't made up my mind yet...

I'm actually still undecided too on some members.

[Lilscoy22]

Ha! Didin't realize I sounded so generic! 

Well I too first suspected a bit... 
Haven't made up my mind yet...

I'm actually still undecided too on some members.

Haha! I assure you, I'm not spam!
Anyway, I'm just happy to finally give my game collection the organization it deserves! And the great art done by people here made it possible... I'm actually trying to sharpen my photoshop skills so I can maybe contribute some. It's been awhile, so I'm a bit rusty, but I'd like to add some covers if possible. I didn't want to come on this site strictly making requests without adding anything.. So we'll see.
Thanks again!

--End spam (j/k!) 

[Arseen]

I'm actually still undecided too on some members.

So not only me?   

Nice to know.