The Cover Project
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: nodge2k on February 09, 2009, 05:54:06 PM
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Hey all,
I'm new here (to the forums) but have been keeping an eye on what you guys have been doing (awesome stuff) for a while now. I think one of the main things that binds everyone who uses this site is the fact that everyone wishes to make their games collection as complete/presentable/usable as possible and was wondering how you guys keep all your ridiculous peripherals. Yes, I am looking at you Guitar Hero and Rock Band as well as my ridiculous Resident Evil Chainsaw and every alternate game for the Wii. If anyone has any ideas that they could share that would help me keep my games room tidy and uncluttered it would be much appreciated.
Oh and for all those who have ever submitted anything I've used or thought was amazing I would like to say thanks.
nodge2k
Also, when I get home from university at Easter I'll start scanning and uploading parts of my collection that aren't up yet (PAL)
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I personally use one of those shoe things that women hang on their doors. Mine just hold Controllers, Wii Remotes, Arcade Sticks and Light Guns instead.
As for Rock Band/Guitar Hero stuff... in the closet.
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the7k - what a great solution, that's going to be on my weekend shopping list now!
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Those little red rubber coated U shape hooks work well to hold Guitar Hero controllers (they are about 88 cents in Wal-Mart tool section)
I used 2 on my game shelving unit and they work great.
On the right hand side.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/paintballzim/P9280162.jpg)
Sorry about the mess, Its much better looking now that its all painted and finished.
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mmmm penthouse ;)
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:D yeah.... the wife wants a more girley magazine to come to the house
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I'm not a fan of the rhythm games so I fortunately don't have too many peripherals. The big problem is what to do with the nunchucks and other Wii attachments, fortunately my new TV stand has provided the solution!
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/nexus.public/IMG_5343.JPG)
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/nexus.public/IMG_5344.JPG)
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Both of these ideas are pretty cool. I also like the way how your (nexus') Silver Gamecube Controllers seem to fit together on the shelving quite nicely. And the guitar hooks on Mick's stands have given me an idea for maybe storing mine like real guitars. I might wall hang them. Thanks guys.
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Thanks, I really like how the wavebirds fit together as well, which is why I'm not sure what I'll do when I finally get a 360 (yes, there are 13 360 games on the 3rd shelf and I don't own the system yet, lol).
Anyone know a good stand or other way to store the 360 controllers? I like Mick's hook method but it won't work in my case :\
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if you look back at the same picture on the top left of the stand is my wife's white controller... The stands are about 10 bucks a 2 pack :)
If your looking for something more custom, you can always try your hand at bending a wire stand/hanger/hook. (rods were like $1.89 at home depot for I think 3 footers)
That's whats holding my ps3 controller and Saturn Controller
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(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/TH3_3ND/0225091038.jpg)
It's really a clusterf*** in my top drawer, I have to cram 2 N64 controllers, 3 ps2 controllers, 2 camecube controllers, a 360 controller, 3 xbox controllers (and a lightgun/dvd remote). PLUS all my chargers and a ps2 multitap. And that's just the right side of my drawer. The left side is crammed with many ps1/ds/gba boxes, 10 n64 carts (and a super game boy) and all my portables. I've been in a desperate need for around 3 new cabinets, once I get the money together I can buy a semi-decent one for around $40 at either Big Lots or Wallmart (which are both thankfully in the same parking lot, along with gamestop :P)
Once I get all the cases/cabinets i need, I definitely need to post my collection, because it's definitely impressive for a (currently) unemployed 16 year old.
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GAH! Jeez...go to where you keep your trash bags... and get the twist-ties from the trash bag box.
Any controller you dont use frequently, Nicely coil and twist-tie it!
(its easy, simple, and makes everything look nicer)
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lol it's not that messy, I just realized I had thrown a bunch of controllers in my drawer that had just been in my backpack a few hours earlier. Just rubber-banded the crap out of all the wires on my desktop though, and wow it's alot better. Being that I'm on vacation I have a lot of time to tidy up my room anyway.
Also play and trade is a godsend compared to gamestop. just thought everyone should know that :P
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Peripheral...Ain't that the guy form Jane's Addiction? :D
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Play N Trade is a million times better than Gamestop. I have 2 different plastic storage units with 3 drawers each. I'm at work right now so I can't put up any pictures, but basically I have about 2 different drawers just full of controllers that have the wires coiled up and twist tied, like Mick said.
I really need to start putting up my collection and set up on here, probably will do that later on today.
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Yeah I just recently rubber banded all my controllers, which brings me to the realization that I still need more storage space. My cousin might be getting rid of a huge entertainment center, but we literally have to cut it in half to fit it upstairs.
Play N Trade is definitely awesome. No need to worry about consoles going out of date, I can actually pick up a frickin' NES there! Just need to get more cabinets.:P
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My local guy has ALL SYSTEMS! but charged like 60-70 bucks for a working NES
He also wants 70 bucks for Mario RPG and Chrono Trigger (No Manual or Box)
(((I just called the only Play N Trade in my area. They have a Dreamcast for only 30 bucks!)))
NO TG16 AVAILABLE (BAH!)
The Lady went on and on about Nes...Snes...n64...sega...I kinda wanted to yell into the phone that I only asked about TG16 and Dreamcast...
Now I gotta Wait till Friday....Rent left my Wallet Void of all $$
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Yeah, found both the NES/SNES for about 60 each there. Crap, now my summer job funds are between the 360 and a bunch of old systems (and drumming, and gas....)
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60 for an NES....sheesh... I hope they replace the 72 pin connector for that price.
If you really need new ps2 cases... you can get them on eBay. (little steep tho) about 10 bucks for 4 cases
You could go Yard-Saling for older games/systems. My Father In-Law gets great old games and systems.
(I have 2 NES because of him)
If you have any Flea Markets in the area that might be a good place to check out for older junk too.
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Yeah I just recently rubber banded all my controllers, which brings me to the realization that I still need more storage space. My cousin might be getting rid of a huge entertainment center, but we literally have to cut it in half to fit it upstairs.
Play N Trade is definitely awesome. No need to worry about consoles going out of date, I can actually pick up a frickin' NES there! Just need to get more cabinets.:P
http://www.racketboy.com/retro/nintendo/nes/2007/08/best-nes-clones-generation-nex-yobo-fctwin.html
I'd consider a NES clone, depending on how much you care about the incompatible games.
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Yeah, play and trade had a bunch of 2-slot consoles that played both NES/SNES games (for about the same price as only one of the two systems), which I might consider until I can actually afford the original systems. My friend's brother has a spare SNES, and I'm hoping to buy it off of him for a cheaper price, seeing as it works.
Yeah, I remember finding the PS2 cases on eBay, and 4 for 10 bucks is definitely not worth it. I can settle for DVD cases, but if I can find ps2 cases in the same price range, I'll go for it.