I hadn't wanted to say anything at the risk of being perceived as being negative. But I have thought for a while that I haven't been enjoying your videos as much since you have been just adding huge quantities of games, a lot of which have been poor games. I'd love to see more of a curated collection or at least more focused. This became more apparent when you started buying all the budget/essentials etc. Owning the same games on one format as an original release AND a budget range and going even further and adding the same game on 360, to me seemed pointless. I would love to see you focus on games you have a genuine desire to play, and I'd love to see more gameplay from you. Hope this isn't too negative, I like your vids and you are great on camera etc
I've absolutely loved the Essentials journey... and now so close to completion! The only thing that's changing is my focus of collecting, all my active full sets will still be completed 🙏. Thanks man, it's not negative and I appreciate you sharing your opinion in a constructive way
The original Xbox has an underrated library of games. I'd say 6th generation has the widest range of titles, back when games were cheaper to make and more AA studios existed.
I had a feeling this video was coming. I first found your channel when you posted your plan to collect the complete Pal Super Nintendo set. I knew this was going to be a fun set of videos so I subscribed. I’ve watched eagerly as I’ve seen your set grow but I became puzzled when I’d see you spending hundreds of pounds on other game systems instead of collecting just for the SNES. I was even more puzzled seeing you buying PlayStation subsets and now Xbox classics sets. It’s almost like subconsciously you’re procrastinating about collecting the complete Pal snes set. Obviously it’s your money and you can do what you want and that room is like the 8th wonder of the world, but I feel you’ve lost a little bit of focus and need a little push to get back on track. I look forward to seeing what happens next. I used to collect for multiple systems and just bought the games I wanted to actually play. I had 268 megadrive games and one point and started using the ones I didn’t care about as trade in fodder. I sold my entire megadrive collection a couple of years ago to pay for my cat’s cancer surgery. I haven’t missed it as I can play them via emulation. I’d love to see you focus on the snes and buy a little bit of whatever now and again because at this rate it’s going to take you 50 years to complete 😅 Good luck and happy hunting, dude.
He never said he was exclusively collecting them to be fair, and its fun watching him go around hunting them in person rather than ebaying the whole lot. Once you get over the 50% mark i bet its harder to find them in good enough condition without having to remortgage your house. Im personally enjoying the ps3/360 collecting videos xD
Sea of Stars is on sale for Amazon Prime day for anyone interested, £13 cheaper and brand new compared to CEX. Callum you may wish to take that copy back lad
I think great choices for collection focus 👍. I also think that purifying collections is part of the collection journey. Space is an issue and things can seem more dispensable when you want new better stuff in its place. Selling stuff also allows others to own it which is always great. Seems like you have a good plan of action going forward, great vid 👍
Switch completely changed my retro collecting pretty much from launch. A great deal of my retro collection has been replaced by Switch and that’s all I collect for these days, the library is just unreal now.
Love picking up PS1, was my first console growing up. Very much have a similar “all killer, no filler” outlook - I like to play/finish all the games, so I’m mainly about picking up stuff I missed as a kid.
It's a great point, I've discussed it on a vlog before.... but it wouldn't save me any space... because I want some... space on top for things... hard to explain via written comment, but I'd be no better with thinner units
I@@RetroGhetto exactly there is only so much wall surface area no matter how deep it is. Unless you were to build sliding shelves like those sliding wardrobe doors. That way you could have thinner shelves but increase storage space by having them on a track.
The only real way to maximise space is to custom build shelves rather than buying pre made stuff from IKEA. With every console I’ve collected for I’ve gone through a full PAL list beforehand then counted how many I want, work out how much space they’ll take up and then allocate the space. I have 60 SNES, 56 PS1, 36 PS2 etc. but everything is stuff I played growing up or have nostalgia for and is forward facing so the whole room is full of art. Better than just randomly buying stuff and having to constantly find room for them afterwards. The only stuff I have spine facing is current gen ps4/5 since it’s constantly expanding and I don’t know how many I’ll end up with.
I used to have a massive collection and depending on your perspective, I still do but one of the things I figured out is that the collecting is a symptom of a individual issue. For me, it was an attempt to make myself happy by attempting to recreate the nostalgic feelings associated with my youth. Yours might be similar or perhaps completely different but its a futile attempt and the more you attempt to 'make yourself happy' with an endeavour that will never do so, you end up buying more and more and more with less and less success. Eventually, the collecting takes over and the collection dictates your action. The collection ends up owning you. I get the feeling that based on the content of this video, you're starting to feel the wane because at the end of the day, its just a bunch of plastic.
Never really thought about it like that but think you might be on to something think I do the same started colection after I quit drinking and I do enjoy it but definitely can be just as ad as alcohol @@samcushing3790
@@samcushing3790think you might be on to something I stopped drinking about 4 years ago and starteda game colection but feel like this hobby can be as addictive as drinking speech buy repeat over and over time to re evaluate 😊
@@samcushing3790I’m am going through the same thought process, I’m looking around thinking do I need all this? I think im going to be selling my collection, keeping a few favourites and moving on
Mate I know exactly what you mean and can empathise with how you feel mate. You have changed rooms twice and this project took blood sweat and tears (money , same thing) 😅 you don’t want to look at a 4.0 yet, it’s too soon . It’s nice to see a shiney thing and pick it up but slimming down is so refreshing Iv had to really declutter this year not just for my headspace but so I can focus my finances on games that I’m passionate about just like you said Callum “all killer no filler” I’m currently on a mad Wii binge guilty pleasure so if you do want to sell any Wii games hit me up bro 🤙
Shaun Whites Snowboarding on Wii is great with a Balance board - recommend you pick one up cheap if you see one! Your kids would enjoy playing that. Its much better than with a controller.
100% agree with that PlayStation 1 comment! I also had a spreadsheet with the latest releases! I appreciate the physical PS1 boxes even more now than what I used to!
Mate… I’m going through a ‘thing’ with my collecting. Mine movies over games but same sort of issues with not enough space and too much filler. Been doing a bunch of videos around it as I’ve been rethinking my approach to collecting ‘stuff’
My collect has never been as big as your, at its peak I had around 700 games over all consoles, when I booked my America holiday I got rid of loads of stuff that like you say I didn’t see myself ever playing, and now I only buy stuff I see myself playing within the next 3 months max. I myself, even if I see a game that’s rare for a good price, if it’s something I’m not interested in playing, I leave it for someone that will, I do want my collection to end up massive again but I intend it to be, all played/going to be and all killer no filler
I have a decent Switch collection but the one thing that stops me going all in is the crazy amount of boutique print companies that make one off runs of smaller games (Limited Run, Strictly Limited, iam8bit etc etc) so there are already tons of titles at inflated prices due to the enforced scarcity of a small print run. It’s great for getting widely available titles, the Mario’s and so on, but I’ve not really focused on it as much as some other systems.
One of the ways I’ve always thought about cutting down my collections is duplicates, be it the same game on different consoles, variants or budget releases. But… These are some of my favourite games to collect lol 😂
Thanks for the reminder on prime games I just ordered 3 more switch games! And I think the 360 games should be accessible all the way round like a 360 tower 🤷♂️ maybe ? Love the video 👍
Some Switch games are finally coming down in price, sadly though the Nintendo developed ones will ALWAYS remain ludicrously high. Even older Pokémon games still go for £35 and that's in CEX.
I understand where you're coming from. I collect a few different things. Physical media is general is my main. I've recently gone through a massive sort out to get rid of a ton of stuff i'll never watch. It's let me display other things better. It's probably the hardest thing to do as a collector of anything XD
Definately one of your best vids in a while, love the 3.0... Was always surprised you went with showing the front facing snes games that way up rather than go more slimline shelving and having them the right way round, anyways it still looks awesome, some real good ideas to make the most of the room! As i keep getting told FOCUS...i would focus on the snes additions, putting more money into that first. Nice one
I'm at the same point and don't even have a game room. Just yesterday I packed away all my retro right up to and including PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii. About 600 games. Going forward it's PS4, PS5 and Switch only. I made this choice not only due to space but the cost of those other systems is just too expensive for games I don't really play, especially the way Xbox 360 prices have been going. I can still have my PS5 and Switch setup in the living room so only games playable on those systems are the only ones I'm going to buy. It actually feels good in a way I've relieved myself of the worry of missing out on bargains for all the retro as in reality bargains no longer exist for them as I don't have the time to hunt and resellers just hoover up everything else. Anyway I would like to say keep it retro but that doesn't really apply to me anymore but I'll still keep watching the channel.
Another great episode mate and I love how you always work out ways to expand your room for extra games or how to best utilize the space. As a collector I’m always going to the next thing to collect so I commend you on renewing your focus to other systems well done 👍🏻 and look forward to seeing Sundays vlog
Yes! Having a plan is always great! Excited to see what you change up! I’ve been thinking about changing things up in the game room too. Just have to start moving things around 😅
I have every game you have! Just my games collection are all stored as data a few 5tb USB drives! 😊 emulation or playing games on a custom firmware installed console is the way to go!
Space for Physical Media is Always a Challenge. I have to admit I ways Assume that one week your going to announce that your expanding your gaming room. I'm sure it will happen one day 😛 Crackin Video As always fella,
Sounds like another epic journey you’ll be embarking on mate 🤙🏼 Love the idea with the SNES wall man.. thought for you with the forward facing games.. obvs still colour coded 😊 but pick your ultimate favs with the best front covers so they draw your eyes… looking forward to seeing the transformation 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Full sets are for museums. It's a pointless exercise for RU-vid traction only. I only have 25 to 30 ps2 games having 500 plus I would need a bigger house.
Last day of June is epic mate really really deep unique story game very clever you play out the last day of June over and over again each last day you get a little bit closer to saving your late wife called June in flashbacks really pulls the heart strings mate. If you want I’m happy to lend it to you if you would like to play it
I dont even have a gameroom at the moment. Had to give it up for my son😂. There are plans for building one in the backyard but thats gonna take some time. In the meantime i keep buying more😅
I stopped a long time ago to get every game. I just buy now the games I played when I was younger or I can flip for some cash. But no sets anymore, the only full sets I have are on my Anbernic. Or for emulators on stream.
Started collecting about over year ago because I grew up with PS2/PS3. It went from collecting PS2 and PS3 games to now also collecting Xbox 360 and PS1 games. I'm considering collecting Switch games at somepoint. Is this normal or am I developing a spending problem? 😂
Great vlog mate love the ideas, I have recently decided to focus on my Nintendo Switch collection. I am also going to start collecting amiibo figures. I think the wife might kill me.🤦🏻♂️😂
Had a feeling it was Sea of Stars as soon as you started talking about the visuals. Just picked it up physically on PS5 recently and it is gorgeous. Only game that rivals it visually for me is Star Ocean Second Story R (also on switch). Seriously beautiful games and they're both very good imo. I hope to see Kula World in that PS1 all killer no filler shelf one day 😂😂
Just got a switch for the first time. Picked up a couple of games way below UK prices from Japan, and managed to find a copy of Maneater in Game for £1, but I'm picking up games a lot slower than I do for other systems because the prices are generally a fair bit higher
Ohh ultimate Spider-Man limited edition. Cost me 3 quid in my local pilgrims hospice. The guy that runs the local independent game shop round the corner wasn't best pleased as I got there 2 mins before he did and was already on my way to the till by the time he turned up. I did leave him Spyro and Jack and daxter though lol. Limited space is the reason I won't pick up collectors editions or big box sets. It all has to fit in uniformly. Even I'm getting to the point where I need to shift on some lesser valued titles, or duplicates. I really hate getting rid of anything that hasn't showed signs of slowing down price wise though. I tend not to collect for systems that are soft modded though as I already have free access to their entirely library. It's also the reason why the 360 is the system I own the most games for as modding that console is an absolute ballache and requires a skill set way above what I'm capable of. Also recently been picking up psvr games. There's a specific one I really want as well that's never in stock in cex. I bit the bullet a few days back and bought it digitally. But it's not the same, especially since I believe it's going to be a hot ticket game later down the road that I want in on the ground floor with
I'm happy with my modded Xbox Series S and Switch as it takes up no space. I understand the desire for physical media though. Looks great, tangible, the thrill of the hunt etc but i'm broke. 😂Good video :)
Just wondering if you flip the bottom SNES shelf whether a SNES game will fit vertically on it... looks tight given you'd only have the space that's currently between the top of the front 'lip' and the shelf above... the current forward facing games obviously fit, but they sit a little lower down being in the 'dip' and are angled back a bit whereas games on the flipped shelf would need to be vertical. Wouldn't want you to flip the shelves and find out the hard way 😬
You’re right the switch is definitely the best Nintendo console ever! I’m going for a full super rare games switch collection , they do some amazing games , and they are an English company, and the games are limited to between 2000/4000 copies , at the moment I’ve got about 50 games of the 115 and 9 of the 11 collector editions they released , some of the games really sky rocket in price as well!
Not every game is where a purchase its as straight forward as that. I tend to do lists i tick off per console there will be around 130 each console nothong to mad. But there all titles that are hits with mostly everyone and myself. When games rooms start getting clutterd/ lack of space its turning into hourding not actual game collecting
A bit disappointing to see the move toward Switch collecting (away from the 360) as that seems to be more common with there being more Switch collectors in the world. However, being a collector in Japan, the space issue is more than understandable.
Space is a premium, so concentrating on getting games you will play is the way to go. I've not seen sea of stars before, but will have to give it a go.
That funny .as that what i did ended hating it to much clutter.the money you spend on ps1 and switch games could go to completing your super wall.or mega drive .thinning out is good idea if you dont replace them with stuff you have no attatchment too.i lent hard way .and nearly cost my marrage and money .hording or putting in storage is not dealling with it believe me .take care enjoy games you love .i not been nasty etc i just been honest it a drug like any other
Great video as always. Always enjoy all of them. The snes wall could you not get more on the top shelf and move Wii u and switch and you can put all snes along the top shelf under the amazing snes facing shelf and you won't lose one facing shelf that way. Although the you have a problem with finding a space for all them games of that top shelf . I stoped collecting retro I done it for a very long time it's gotta end sometime well for me it had to I just collect switch . Its good to have a clear out go through it all get rid of anything you don't care about make more room I been doing that and loving the space. I love my collection more now. Switch is brilliant I just collect for that now as I got far to much retro. Although recently picked up three zx spectrum games but not had a zx spectrum for very long i could go mad get loads of games as i made a lot of room now but thats all im getting now ..Collected retro for way too long and I'm good don't need more of that I got enough retro games 😊 more than enough to play there. Hope you make more room to continue to collect
Have you played Death's Door yet? As you're a fan of A Link to the Past, then I'm sure it's one you'd really like. Still my favourite game on the Switch.
I had to make a choice a long time ago about what I was going to collect due to space and money. So I decided to collect basically ps2 and up, I got some ps1 and saturn stuff but very limited. I decided that most cartridge stuff I can emulate pretty easy. I live about hour from the Limited Run retail store which is bad for my addiction of big pretty card board boxes. That right now is my biggest space problem and I am also getting back into transformers which is also an idiot move on my part but what can you do.
Switch is an epic system to focus on. I have over 300 switch games and love collecting for this epic system. Can’t wait to see what get your self in the future😊
You can play them , finish them and review your games. Do a top ten on each system, show walkthroughs etc and live feeds of you playing. So lots of content you can do
I always have a look periodically and always end up moving stuff on that i know ill nevwr touch. Always works out well imo. Move shit on and put that towards stuff you actually care for
Great video as always. Agreed with what you said about if it weren’t for the snes the switch is also my second favourite console it’s such an awesome system. You got an amazing collection totally envy your gaming room. Collecting a an interesting hobby for sure as it can overlap to becoming hoarding. But think your right in what you’re doing I’m doing a similar thing as space is limited
Just bought sea of stars physical on the series x. You never see that one in stores.. i think series x may one day be the next mega drive. With extremely expensive and low print physical copys.
dont get rid of something you will later on regret getting rid of as you said maybe put it in storage we have all got rid of something we later on wanted games dvds ect only for it to be hard to find again or gone up in price and is far to expensive to buy again
I'm in a similar boat to you callum. Mind you I'm sans room at present. I've a few titles for consoles I want to collect but for older stuff (ie n64 and before) I plan on getting a cabinet sort of setup to have all f those there so I literally have more space for other things. Also put custom firmware on a 2ds and have my 3ds and ds games "backed up" on an sd card so I don't have to have those games on display anymore (or at all lol)
I love the 3.0. I love how open and light it feels with the white paint and open large ceiling. A lot of games rooms you see there's like one square to stand in and there's so much packed in it's all like towering over you and looks clostraphobic. Just need to copy and paste it now so you have double the space 😂
Well, very happy my gets thid week: A CIB True Lies on Mega Drive and two loose carts for Snes, Firemen and Alien Vs Predator. Been enjoying playing Firemen. Was Astonished that Cex in Stoke had both, two games of that snes rarity in one store.
I've never played the switch , might try and encourage my son to get one for Christmas 😅 does look fun , and like you said , if the games are coming down in price, might be a good time
@@cheetahgamerz9448 I'm excited for my son to really start getting into it , see if I can get one off one of the nephews who don't play it anymore, how much was the oled one ?
You can buy lego tape which can stick to walls and then you can put lego pieces and figures on it. I think the branded stuff was called Mayka tape or something!?
You know what I loved about this video? Its not 30 mins of CEX footage. Everybody and their dog is making the same retro content, it sucks, and you seem like someone with the potential to do something more interesting. Focussing down your collecting or switching up the approach to your videos will send this channel soaring.
Some great ideas there mate, regarding the legos will you be getting the official Zelda set when it’s released I wanted to one to keep as ocarina of time and one to keep as breath of the wild but I think they’re £300+ so doubt that’s happening for me 😂
@@louiehewitt6514 yeah, he does remind me in some ways though, I have ADHD so he definitely has it on a more extreme scale than me, I have mild ADHD but he must have it bad , has about 9 different collections going on at one time
@@Adamlcgm different collection focus every week 😂 each to their own but who needs all the essentials collections and who needs a full SNES boxed collection. Now it’s the Switch. Mad thing is I’m seeing people copy the collecting habits too. I swear Callum bought three 360 games those cabela ones and another and some guy posted exact same ones in a group on fb not long after lol. I’m not hating, I love collecting myself but I also notice the strange habits. I’d never waste money on completely shite games I’m never gonna play. Maybe this video is one of realisation that RG is finally gonna calm down a bit but I doubt it 😂
@@louiehewitt6514 you forgot the Lego mini figures collection 🤣 - nah I’m totally the same , I genuinely love Callum’s content , watch all his videos but my brain just simply cannot comprehend how much he’s chopping and changing, starting and finishing things etc - I’m getting lost in it all 🤣
Yeah switch is my focus again after having sell up. Sea of stars I think I'm going to have to get on the prime day deals! So many games I want for the switch and can get them cheaper especially with vinted
