I finally had my custom made entertainment cabinet finished a few days ago and I was pretty happy with the results. All of my DVDs are now in one drawer for easy access, my audio and A/V equipment are stacked up properly, and all of my consoles are now out of their boxes and proudly displayed.
I’ve tried to start a video game console collection a few years ago and I’d like to think that I’ve made a pretty decent list. I have a Nintendo Family Computer, a SuperNES, a thick PlayStation, the slimmed down PSOne, a thick PlayStation 2, a Sega Dreamcast and a Nintendo Wii. I also have a Nintendo DS.
Opening the boxes of all the old consoles was a nostalgia trip in itself. I remembered the sad circumstances that led me to buy the Dreamcast (which was bought just a couple of months before I decided to get a PS2), the amusing story my wife had about the Nintendo Family Computer and her older brother and sister (it’s hers), and how the PSOne kept my wife from going bonkers when she was put on bedrest for three months because of a delicate pregnancy.
Some people may think that video games are just for kids and a shallow form of entertainment. But nothing could be farther from the truth. Video gaming has managed to become an unexpected marker to important chapters in my life. And you know what? The geek in me is happy that it did.
I notice a very important console is missing. (and one of my old favorites)
The intellivision.
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Bottom right corner, Andrew! :)
Gorgeouse collection!
I can say I only own about 15% or less from that collection… Still collecting!
NES belt buckle – you are the man!!
Nice Collection, but what really got my attention was your vintage Cincy Reds Posters. Chris Sabo and Johnny Bench now you are the man.
Well damn. lol, to be honest I was looking for the II when I looked. The white console. (The one I owned). with the horrible voice synth, and the computer attachment.
ROCKS
First game system I ever owned was a BBCmicro that you had to use a tape deck to play games.
Then: Amiga 1200
NES
Gameboy
Snes
Game Gear
PSone
Gameboy Colour
N64
PS2
Game Cube
Game Boy Advance
Xbox
DS
PSP
360
Probably got the order wrong but I loved all those older systems, was always envious of those kids with Atari’s.
that collection is soooooo cool!
568 games… Oh my god!
When are you going to get a WII, a must for any game collector!
Hey I have some Virtual Boy Games up for grab….? Any takers?
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