The Perfect VIDEO GAME Collection! (Collection 3.0)

I can't wait for the personal conversation with each game videos! On a more serious note, I love collection 3.0 and I hope that more people take this idea to heart.

In 2010 I decided by design to be a serious "3.0" collector, only games I love from the past & the games I discovered later that fit my taste in games & genres I seriously see myself enjoying. Nothing more, nothing less, zero filler & a vastly more realistic goal that's attainable.

Collection 4.0 regretting taking Andy’s advice and buying it all back plus more 😂😂😂😂 jk.

I’m on the cusp of getting to my 3.0 collection. It’s taken years but I’m finally there 🎉

What an intelligent and considered video. Absolutely loved it.

This dude just described my entire collection journey 😂 I wish I would’ve seen this 4 years ago! I’d say I’m in 3.0 right now, I moved 3 months ago and set aside all the duplicates and other titles I didn’t want during the time. Went back to actually playing through and beating all the titles I have. It felt way better and I got a badass trade!! I couldn’t agree more with the philosophy of all killer, no filler. This stops the cycle of over buying and makes your game room way more enticing than a “complete” collection. Lastly people get blinded by the museum style collection & display because of fancy videos!! Game rooms should be approachable and friendly, not 10 foot shelves and aisles of shovelware 😂 i could go on and on what a great video🤘🤘this dude gets it

What epic timing! I have almost 5000 games alone. Let alone collectibles, CIB consoles, toys, etc. Almost 2 weeks ago I decided that I'm done. I want my life back. Money could be placed into more important things. Space could be used for something else that i will actually use instead of a dusty museum. I'm selling everything in my basememt rec room to condense it down into a single small bedroom. I have no idea how i will do it but it has become apparent that I need to for my mental health. FOMO can stick it. Its no longer fun, it turned into unnecessary pressure on myself to have the biggest and best collection. And I had never intended on that. Thanks! I needed the reassurance and support apparently. 3.0 here I come!

I semi-recently got it in my head that going for a full original Xbox set would be a good and fun idea. A couple days ago I looked at my shelves and thought what the hell am I doing? I do love that system, but it’s like 85% games that don’t actually mean a thing to me. I’m going to sell most of it, buy a few Xbox heavy hitters that I really do want, and put the rest in my pocket. I can easily get fixated on stuff like this and it kind of gets away from me. I’ve been spending more time looking for games online than I do playing them. Good video, and a healthy reminder for some of us.

The accuracy of this video is crazy! I’m in Collection 2.5, still trying to control the urge to buy anything and everything, but it has gotten significantly better. Anything I haven’t played, I only buy at a really good deal, so that if I don’t enjoy it, it goes into a trade pile for something I know I want. I also found that instead of buying games that I’m not sure of, I tend to enjoy saving up for a CIB console, because they are really cool to look at and you can relive that Christmas morning feeling if you want to unbox it and set it up to play. I also find that everdrives and sd card mods really help cut back. It’s a cost effective way to try games you haven’t played and test out grails before you drop big bucks on them. It essentially has really helped me to only keep absolute favorites for my collection, because I can still scratch the itch anytime I want to play something different.

Awesome topic! Very original.

I did a collection 3.5 sold it all only kept a few childhood treasures . Never looked back. 😊

Awesome video my friend. FAST FIRST THING THAT POPS TO MIND. A game you truly regret selling?

Great video! 3.0 is definitely a strange stage to be in but it feels so much healthier. I’m now super selective (compared to what I used to be) about what I pick up and it has to be something that truly excites me! I’m on this odd kick that I love of picking up the Japanese versions of iconic N64 and SNES games. Over the last several months I have sold off a big chunk of my collection. I miss the idea of having a big $$$ collection, but it’s more curated and enjoyable now.

Agreed, Andy! Memories are what matter!

Your like pastor of the gaming community I've found myself stuck in collection 2.0 for a bit now thanks for opening my eyes

Man this would tough for me. I am a full set collector dont think I could do it. But respect your respective on 3.0. Want to keep my collection and give to my kids. I have about 1560 games right now. Great video and also a reseller to fund the collection and wasnt a nightmare to me lol.

I was looking for a video with an example of a spreadsheet for game collecting and stumbled upon this ride. What an unexpected turn of events... Do I even need my collections? My comics, my records, my video games? All of my instruments? I don't even really play them all. I wasn't looking for an existential crisis, but I found it, and in that trip you happened to find something as well - a new subscriber. I really look forward to hearing more from you!

One word- everdrives! The best decision I have ever made! They do not take up alot of space, cost way less than a whole collection, and you can play any game you want from the library!

Last August, I realized I didn't have much attachment to PS2. Paired down about 270 games to 42. Felt good. Most of them I got rid of, were cheap pawn shop finds anyway when I was going hog wild on Collection 2.0 lol

The joy of the gaming community is that everyone games and collects differently. I like seeing how people decide to curate their collections