A video about storage. But also a video about a man who just loves video games as much as we all do. It's really cool seeing Sakurais set ups and collections
Today in Sakurai flexes harder than a bodybuilder on competition day: A physical video game collection so big it'd make a video game store feel self-conscious.
I remember this post he made after Sora's reveal that was something along the lines of "now I can post what I want without speculation" and it was his cat playing with an Among Us doll
I've also noticed that on Switch and 3DS, one of the first games we see are also Kirby games! Even though he hasn't made a Kirby game in decades, he's still keeping tabs with is own son, which is pretty cute! And he also has Pikmin 1 and 2 right on display on his GameCube collection, which is also pretty based, honestly
Ever since the Min Min presentation four years ago, where we got a glimpse at Sakurai's TV room, I've been very curious to see Sakurai's game collection. And now we finally know. This man is a LEGEND! 🎮😍
Already knew there would be a Scott the Woz comment considering the last time Sakurai talked about storage. But what gets me was the last video's comments on crapping all over Scott just because he's a YTer while Sakurai was a game developer as if it were a measuring contest.
The disc case hurt until sakurai mentioned he only stores them in a zip case after they're older releases. So he's taking them in and out less, which would hurt the discs less. I could never keep my games like that, but the size of sakurai's collection is large enough to warrant it lol
@@Pixelman546 Yeah like what the heck how would you store so many games without using zip cases, if you put them in normal cases they would build a tower, I feel like sometimes people who collect tend to overreact at situations like this "omg the disc is going to be DAMAGED if you do this and this" but like, it's the most realistic way to storage them
The fact that Mr.Sakurai even bought pairs of Pokemon games shows how much of a gaming nerd he is. And yeah, I totally agree with this video. Sorting and managing storage as a whole makes life easier. As a figure collector, I find it tedious to store boxes, the attachment is too strong to throw them away.
@@ArabellaGrethey Thanks for the advice. I'll try that. Though I also have model kit boxes, like Gunpla, they can't be collapsed without tearing apart, plus, throwing the runners away feels like a waste.
@OFishNeo Maybe you could make display stands for the figure that have a compartment for storing the extra runners (I haven't made models before so I'm not quite sure how big the runners would be compared to the finished figure)
When it comes to physical VS digital, one thing I noticied is a big switch of mindset rather than attachment to physical copies. Back then, you would go in a store, browse the selection of games and second-hand games which are way more unpredictable, maybe find something unexpected that catch your eye. This element of surprise led me to enjoy a lot of games I brought on a whim. Of course, the same can be done digitally, browsing the store past the trending games. A little game I play is browsing low price games to round up my purchase, to explore parts I wouldn't normally. That's how I found little gems like the first Momodora game, which led me to later check the whole series. But often, that means the games are just added to the big list and forgotten about (especially if you switch to only display "ready to play" games) so it's not the same as having a box you stumble upon while browsing your games, not remembering when you brought it. Digital purchases makes it more distant, somehow, same for PC gaming. The games are still good but clicking "play" isn't the same as booting up a console after losing half an hour tracking your "gaming historiy" (wrong game in the case, checking the case of the game that is in the one you wanted to play, then continuing the chain until you find your game) It is so silly, yet a fond memory for most. Also I can confirm, cats store themselves indeed! Mine likes an old, broken printer I leave by the window. xD
That is true, other point that I would add to it is that physical games now days usually arrive incomplete in the cartridge or CD in a majority of cases, making it less enticing to collect them physically, wanting to share it with a friend, or quite literally buy it in a physical store. And when the catalog is digital, just make looking at someone back catalogue a bit more invasive, you need to check either their pc platform, or pretty much go back and interrupt the gaming session while searching to see what games they play or have, while in the past you could go to someone room and just check the visible boxes of the games or check the them while paying something else. And that’s other point, with so much sales of games and franchises, you don’t even know what they may truly like vs what they just grabbed as a sale or free game
i was just thinking about it the way things are with digital games its like were going back to the arcade era. ask yourself how much of that game is actually in your home?
@@jebaena91 True, browsing the shelves for the next game to play when you arrive early and your friend havn't finished their session yet (most of the time on purpose to show off a game you wouldn't choose otherwise xD) was almost a ritual back then... On the topic of sales, I think I only finished 1/3rd of my steam library, contrary to my whole PS2 collection, but ironically enough these two numbers add up to similar numbers (60-ish). I guess that buying in bulk during sales, and other free games grab just gives more entertainment than an adult can enjoy to play.
Same. I find myself preferring physical copies though because they last after the servers die, I can lend them to friends, and I’m not as tied down to an account with a physical copy. Maybe it’ll be different in the future if consoles get better at digital copy management or something (Steam’s library share is amazing and makes me prefer digital for PC), but for now physical is my preference for console (maybe they could add a similar sharing feature to console or ensure backwards compatibility or something? Xbox would probably do that really well with UWPs)
I don’t like what physical does now. I’m scooping up Wii, Wii U, DS and hoping to upgrade to grab 3DS games. I love walking into a thrift store or secondhand game store, and if I see a game I want, as long as there’s no scratches on the disc or the cartridge isn’t mangled, I know I’m getting the full game. No Internet required to install, nothing stopping the game from working- at most some Internet functionality doesn’t work anymore, but I get a full experience out of it. More and more physical games aren’t complete when you buy them now, and PC games if they exist are nothing more than Steam startup screens. I remember getting Lego Marvel for PC on physical and it didn’t do anything but summon Steam. After years of on-disc PC games I was shocked. That was my first experience with Steam.
Absolutely amazing collection! The line about owning almost all the wiiware titles makes me wonder how many whole paychecks Sakurai has essentially handed back to Nintendo in the process of building out his archive...
@@EnigmaticGentleman That's the case with at most developers. My cousin got a bunch of Xbox related stuff when he used to work for Microsoft and he didn't even work in their gaming division. Up until recently every Microsoft employee got Game Pass Ultimate for free but now its only for those that work under their gaming branch.
you, my friend, have a game collection most of us can only dream of. lots of people i know would just go "buy a good pc and emulate everything" or "just buy digital games, you don't have to store them." but there's a certain magic to the specially designed hardware i can't live without, that i'm willing to pay a premium for. it's wonderful to see someone else who shares that enthusiasm. much love, mr. sakurai, for bringing joy into our lives.
Man, that's just... crazy, honestly. Not in the way that it's insensible; it's actually incredibly sensible. But the ingenuity and the commitment to it involved here is actually mindblowing. I have neither the finances nor the organisational skills to pull of something remotely like this... But still, there may be some ideas here that I could work with...
I got strong scott the woz vibes off this.. I love seeing people just enjoy their passions and talk about the most mundane things like how they store their games.
Coincidentally, I got into woodworking because I could not find a suitable piece of furniture to fit my 36" Sony Wega CRT to play all of my old games. I am envious of your setup but I would almost prefer an adjustable shelf solution given how console sizes are entirely inconsistent, but the heat dissipation on the top and back are a sublime detail I will be adding to my next entertainment center build, thanks for sharing!
I'm glad I could see Sakurai's game collection, and cat. Cats do store themselves most of the time but they do like being where they shouldn't sometimes
With regards to the “plastic bleed” on some controllers (DualShock 4 analogue sticks are notorious for this): Gently Apply isopropyl alcohol to the analogue sticks with a cotton swab, Q-tip, or paper towel. Make sure to only lightly dampen the applicator, as a little goes a long way. I’ve used this method myself and it works very well! 👍
Sakurai should definitely look at getting an upscaler device like an OSSC or Retrotink if he has any trouble with his older consoles on modern displays. They're really good at converting those old signals to HDMI format.
Sakurai-san showing off his game collection is a real treat. He is clearly very proud of his custom gaming cabinet, it's very convenient and efficient.
This video really demonstrates Sakurai's genuine personality. Not only is he a highly talented game developer but he is also a fan of video games just like all of us here. Masahiro, you have my respect❤
Pfft, I love how your cat got her own dedicated section here. Always nice to see Fukurashi get involved in these shenanigans. Also, that giant custom console tower looks super impressive!
Much more minimalistic than I thought it would be, considering the known scope of his collection. I wish him the best of luck with the disc binders. I hope the fabric they're made of wicks moisture in a way that prevents disc rot. I've had games begin to rot in their cases even in good conditions. It's a luck-of-the-draw thing sometimes.
Personally, I do have an attachment to physical objects so I prefer to keep my games in the original Packaging, it can take up a lot of space, but its very satisfying to see all the games on my shelf. I also prefer physical copies over digital, the main problem with digital games is that once the servers are no longer online(like the Wii U) then there's no longer a way to access your games, but I can always use my game disks
yeah, you can just take a 30 or 40 year old game and plug it into the console and start playing, with a bit of effort it also still works with PC games. But try to play a 10 year old Ubisoft game and everyone looks at you funny for even attempting such an outrageous thing
So, how many games does Sakurai own? Here are my estimates!: Famicon: 15 cassettes in a cartridge, at least 3*8 grid, so 360 games, with maybe 8*3*3 extra? So total 430 shown. N64: 10*3*2 in lucky storage, and two drawers, top one is 20*3, let's say the bottom one holds same number. Also 50? on shelf. Total 230 games. CD's: We see 12 cases in 2 shelves (plus bonus case left of the shelf?). The one flipped through has 20 sheets with 4 CDs on both sides. 25*20*8 = 4000 games. Gamecube: 3 cases of presumably 8 sheets with 2 CDs per side. Looks like 96 games. PSP: 15 disk per section in 9 sections, plus some 9 more in the right most part. 144 games. 3DS: 24 in first picture, 36 in second, then 4 cases per 6, 6 cases per 9, and estimated 160 black-disks on the left. Oh, the cases are all double-sided? I see 436 games then. Drumroll * * * * 5 336 games shown. Plus another infinity digitally :D If Sakurai started playing at age of 5, and finished 2 games every weekend, he would be 56 years old when he stopped buying physical copies of games 🥂
This is an incredible display, not just of the collection, but the sheer organisational ability going on here. Everything is so perfectly labelled and tucked away. I love you even put custom labels on things so it's easier to lend them out.
As a fellow gamer I can tell how passionate Sakurai is for games just by looking at this video. I also have my games organized and readily available for whenever I want to visit or revisit them, and, like many others, I also cherish my memories and times with these games. For caring so much about video games and giving them the respect and care they deserve, Sakurai-san, I salute you.
I love seeing other people's gaming setups. You can get an idea of someone's personality and interests through their setup. Plus the creative things people do to set up their collection always gives me inspiration for my own setup.
for people curious to rebuild his console setup, you can achieve something similar with ikea kallax. They sell dividers for the cube compartments that split them in 2, they have ones with glass window doors too, and they also sell modules with drawers.
The ikea besta cabinet is also a nice option. You'd just have to drill holes for your cords to feed through the back but the doors on the front make for a clean inconspicuous setup. And you can substitute wooden shelves for glass ones. Looks pretty premium. If you add LEDs they would shine through.
I remember when I was a kid, my brother built a wooden box which we then used to store our GBA cartridges. I'm an adult now, but I still have this box with me for when I feel like playing my old GBA again. I also have cases designed specifically for the DS, 3DS, and Switch. They've been very handy for storing multiple games on the go.
This video was a great example of why you should keep physical games alive over digital. There’s more value in the product when you can physically show it off and not worry about it being disconnected due to contract expiration. It’s something you can truly pass on if you want it to. He’s trying to make it sound like having physical content is not a big deal and yet he got so much of it.
I’m truly envious of Sakurai-san’s attention to detail with his game collection, not to mention those custom cases. Even so, it’s still a joy to see his love of games across many different consoles! ❤
The NES cartridges in the tape storage drawers made me think back to picking out C64 games from mine back when those used to come on C10 tapes. Didn't take as long to load as you remember, I booted mine up and tried it a few months back and it probably has shorter load times than a lot of PS1 and PS2 games when you take all the 1-2 minute stretches you could sometimes get into account. I think when you're a 5 years old, 3-5 minutes of waiting feels like until the end of time.
I like that for the GameCube games, he put the two games, he was a producer on on the top of the first booklet. Super Smash Bros Melee, and Kirby Air Ride.
3:34 oh my god, THAT'S what's been happening to my wireless PS2 controller!! I thought one of my siblings just got something sticky on it. I just tried cleaning it last week, but this explains why no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get it clean. Crazy timing
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