HUGE Video Game Console Collection

[Marriott_Guy]

Hello all.

I have always been a fan of this site, and a watcher. I decided it might be time to participate. The following is my collection, along with a link to my 'Room of Doom'. I don't have allot of pics up as of yet, but more will posted in the next week or so to better detail the various obscure systems that I have.

My console collection, listed by year. Handhelds/pongs not listed - just true video game consoles. All are CIB except the Vectrex.

1972 Magnavox Odyssey (run 1)
1976 Fairchild Channel F
1976 RCA Studio II
1977 Atari 2600 (VCS) - 6 switch
1977 Bally Astrocade
1978 Interton VC-4000
1978 APF MP-1000
1978 Magnavox Odyssey II
1978 Mattel Intellivision
1978 Voltmace Database
1981 Emerson Arcadia 2001
1981 Texas Instruments TI-99/4A 0 Silver edition
1981 Texas Instruments TI-99/4A 0 Cream edition
1981 Epock Cassette Vision
1982 Atari 5200 (4 port)
1982 Coleco Colecovision
1982 Commodore 64
1982 GCE Vectrex
1982 Mattel Intellivision II
1983 Gakken TV Bay
1983 Tomy Pyuuta
1983 Caio PV-1000
1983 Epock Cassette Vision Jr.
1983 Sega SG-1000
1984 Nintedo Famicom
1985 INTV System III (Intellivion III)
1985 Nintendo NES
1985 Sega Master System
1986 Atari 7800 w/expansion port
1986 Nintendo Famicon Disk System
1986 Sharp Twin Famicom (Black w/red highlights version)
1986 Panasonic FS-A1 (MSX technology)
1987 Atari XEGS
1987 NEC PC Engine
1987 Worlds of Wonder Action Max
1988 Telegames Personal Aracde (Dina 2-in1)
1989 NEC TurboGrafx-16 CD
1989 Amstrad GX4000
1989 NEC TurboGrafx-16 CD
1989 Nintendo Super Famicom
1989 Sega Genesis (version 1)
1988 NEC Core Graphics
1989 NEC Core Graphics II
1990 SNK Neo Geo AES/US Gold Edition
1991 Commodore CDTV
1991 Nintendo SNES
1991 Fujitsu FM Towns Marty
1991 Philips CD-I 910
1991 Neo Geo CD (top loader )
1992 Sega CD (version 1)
1992 NEC Duo
1993 Amiga CD32
1993 Atari Jaguar
1993 Panaonic 3DO FZ-1
1993 Goldstar 3DO
1993 Pioneer LaserActive (with PAC-S10 catridge)
1993 Fujitsu FM Towns Marty 2
1994 Panasonic 3DO FZ-10
1994 Sega Genesis (version 2)
1994 Sega CD (version 2)
1994 Bandai Playdia
1994 Casio Loopy
1994 JVC X'Eye
1994 Memorex VIS
1994 NEC PC-FX
1994 Sega 32X
1994 Sega CDX
1995 Atari Jaguar CD
1995 Bandai Pippin Atmark
1995 Bandai Pippin @World (with accessory pack)
1995 Sega Saturn
1995 Bandai Satellaview (BS-X)
1995 Sony Playstation
1995 Funtech Super A'Can
1996 Nintendo 64
1998 Majesco Genesis (version 3)
1998 Panasonic FZ-35S (3DO 2 - unreleased to the public)
1999 Sega Dreamcast
1999 Sony PSOne
1999 Nintendo 64 DD
2000 Sony Playstation 2
2001 Microsoft Xbox
2001 Nintendo GameCube (platinum edition)
2001 Panasonic Q
2001 Toshiba SD-2300 (Nuon technology)
2002 Sony Playstation 2 (version 2)
2004 Xavix XavixPort
2005 Microsoft Xbox 360
2006 Zapit Games Game Wave
2006 Sony Playstation 3
2006 Nintendo Wii

I have a few duplicates that are not listed. All are in excellent working order except the Bally Astrocade - it plays fine, but I have to push the video line in a little in the back of the unit when the screen gets a little snowy.

The link to my 'Room of Doom':

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/Marriott_Guy

Any thoughts or critiques are welcomed. Thanks.

[cyberfluxor]

Very impressive! Keep us posted as to when you add more pictures. Actually, I'm amazed you didn't join earlier; seems you'd feel "at home" here. :)

[Jimmy Yakapucci]

A very impressive set-up, (extreme understatement). I really like how you have the systems tilted so that you can see them better. Where did you get the shelving system? I really like that. It looks a lot better than the same old plain shelves. I do not envy you when it comes to dusting.

JY

[Mayhem]

Very impressive :)

Looking through you could do with a Telstar, Vic20 and C64GS... but you've got most things covered there!

[jcalder8]

That's quite an impressive collection but how do you have them organized?

[Flack]

That's one awesome collection, thanks for sharing it with us! The pictures look terrific. Add me to another person who is curious about those shelves!

[Slate]

Awesome collection, It is crazy that you have everything ready to play. I'd like to see more pics. :)

Where is your nintendo wii? I didn't see it in any of the pics.

[VACRMH]

Wow, very nice.

So you say they can be fired up in seconds, and everything is hooked up right?

So do you just pull a system over near the TV and plug in some controllers or what?

[Videogamerdaryll]

Awesome collection!!!!!!!!!!

[Slate]

So do you just pull a system over near the TV and plug in some controllers or what?

Maybe he uses wireless controllers.

[Steve W]

I didn't see any portables in that collection. So you've always got another segment of collecting to conquer. Damn, you've got a nice set-up there.

[Nebagram]

...now THAT is one hell of a collection. Nice one!

[tom]

not bad, but you do need an Apple ][ and an Atari XE/XL, since you list the C-64

[98PaceCar]

Nice collection and great to see someone else going after consoles more than games for them!

Not too many holes left either!

[retro]

awesome collection! displayed very beautifull. a picture of all the stuff in the boxes would be cool to see though.

[MarioMania]

Nice Set up..Do you play them

[Reid]

Wow- nice collections- you must have alot of storage space!

Wait- you said all are CIB, and you have a LaserActive CIB?????????!?!?!?!??!? WOW

[bangtango]

Any of those listed that you have never played?

[Japan-Games.com]

*smile*

[Marriott_Guy]

Thanks all for the kind comments regarding my collection and set-up - it is greatly appreciated.

The shelving system base units I got at, believe it or not, Target. I checked their website for it to provide a link but they do not list online. Each of the shelving units opriginally came with 5 shelves (not including the top shelf, and are 6' x 6' x 18" (height, length, depth). I added the additional shelves to maimize storage capacity of each one (basically added 7 shelves per side). I tried to do it so that they looked like they were part of the original design. Each shelving unit ran around $270 USD, and then around $10 or so for each additional shelf (6' x 6' x 1' wood, paint, 8 2.5" L brackets as the support).

I added the Click N' Stick spotlights to the left and right of each system (stuck underneath the shelf immediately above the system) to give each one accent. I would not recommend this way to go to light it, though the effects are great. First off, that is allot of lights at $10 for a pack of three PLUS 4 AAA bateries - ouch! I didn't realize what I was getting into (cost wise) when I first did this. The batteries are a killer (16 for $10)! Do the math - I got killed on this and could have had it professionally wired for what I have in those light 'pucks' and batteries.

Yes - I am missing a couple more 'core' systems, most notably the C64GS, a Zemmix system, the Creativision and a few more. The C64 is getting removed since it is a computer and not a true gaming system (plus I need the shelf space for a couple of new arrivals).

I tend to play a few of the systems, but to be honest, not all of them. The only system I have not played is the Funtech Super A'Can from Korea. I have a game for it, but I am not sure of the voltage transition I would need to do and I do not want to blow the system up if I try to wing it and I am wrong. There is not much information on this system on the net, so I need to be patient until I come across some good intel on this system. I do have the instructions, but I do not know anyone that reads the language.

I will post some more pictures of the individual systems with their boxes in the next week or so when I have some time. The boxes I have stored and it is a bit or work getting them out and displaying them with the systems. I have seen other collections displaying the boxes for their systems - unfortunately I do not have that kind of space in my humble abode.

Thanks again for the warm welcome to your forum.

[98PaceCar]

I tend to play a few of the systems, but to be honest, not all of them. The only system I have not played is the Funtech Super A'Can from Korea. I have a game for it, but I am not sure of the voltage transition I would need to do and I do not want to blow the system up if I try to wing it and I am wrong. There is not much information on this system on the net, so I need to be patient until I come across some good intel on this system. I do have the instructions, but I do not know anyone that reads the language.

I'll pull my ac adaptor out when I get home tonight and can get you the specs. I *believe* it's the same as the Genesis, but let me verify that. Hate to see an A'Can blown up over a simple mistake!

[Reid]

Could you post photos of the LaserActive box?

[Gentlegamer]

The C64 is getting removed since it is a computer and not a true gaming system How can a video gamer say this???

[Marriott_Guy]

98PaceCar --> Thanks for looking into this - it is greatly appreciated!!

Reid --> I took some general photos of the various boxes for my systems and posted them in my 'Room of Doom'. The Pioneer Laseractive box is located in the back and on the bottom of all those systems in the big pile. I'll be taking out each box and taking a picture of them collectively for each system in the next week or so when I get some time to work on it. The general pictures of my boxes are just to let everyone know I have them, but they are not displayed at all due to space in my humble abode.

Gentlegames --> I agree the C64 was instrumental in history of video games in general, however it can not by itself play a cartridge or other media without extra peripherals (tape/disk drive) or booting to an OS. Your question is probably best posted/answered on a thread of it's own since this is always a highly debatable subject (what defines a console from a computer). I think your main point is that the C64/Vic 10, Vic 20, et al. played a very big role in the video game arena - and I agree with you fully.

New pictures posted with boxes, individual systems and some games have been added. I will try to add more when I can.

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/Marriott_Guy

Thanks all!

[Flack]

Gentlegames --> I agree the C64 was instrumental in history of video games in general, however it can not by itself play a cartridge or other media without extra peripherals (tape/disk drive) or booting to an OS. Your question is probably best posted/answered on a thread of it's own since this is always a highly debatable subject (what defines a console from a computer). I think your main point is that the C64/Vic 10, Vic 20, et al. played a very big role in the video game arena - and I agree with you fully.

While I agree with you that the C64 is a computer, the C64 can certainly play cartridge games without a tape or disk drive.

[Marriott_Guy]

Flack - yes, my bad. Thanks for the correction.

[Mr.collection]

So I guess you don't want to burn your eyes out with a Virtual Boy.
Extremely nice collection. How did you get the foreign consoles?

[Marriott_Guy]

I have considered the VB, but it is kind of a cross between a console and a handheld IMHO. Also, there are a tone of them out there and it really hasn't been a target on my radar as of yet.

I have purchased the non-USA released consoles from a variety of sources, primarily from eBay to be honest. One of the best suppliers I have purchased from has already posted in this thread (though an extremely short post I might add). I have also doen extensive searches through the internet to find/obtain the obscure consoles - you just have to do the research and know what you are looking for.

[98PaceCar]

The A'Can takes an 8.5v, 1.2a center negative adaptor. Mine is the original that came with the console, so I'm sure it's correct.

Hope this helps!

[Marriott_Guy]

Thank you very much 98PaceCar - that is the same one I have that came with the system. I just am not sure of the adaptor I will need to plug it into a standard 100 US outlet - that is the tough part. I'll probably shoot up to Home Depot and see if they have some sort of adaptor I can use. Thanks again!

[98PaceCar]

Thank you very much 98PaceCar - that is the same one I have that came with the system. I just am not sure of the adaptor I will need to plug it into a standard 100 US outlet - that is the tough part. I'll probably shoot up to Home Depot and see if they have some sort of adaptor I can use. Thanks again!

Oh, I've got you! I've never had any problems plugging the 100v adaptor from my Famicom into a 120v outlet, so I'd assume this would be the same. I wouldn't leave it plugged in for any extended length of time, but it can be done safely (as far as I've experienced).

[Reid]

So I guess you don't want to burn your eyes out with a Virtual Boy.

My friend got his when he was 7 years old....it actually destroyed his eyesight

[blue lander]

Wouldn't you count the Tomy Pyuuta (assuming it isn't a Jr) and FS-A1 as computers if you count the C64?

[Raedon]

I like the Ivy along the top there.

It's like some mythical garden of the gaming gods. If I walked into the room I'd expect some tranquil ambient music with maybe some birds chirping ... could add a waterfall. XD

[Marriott_Guy]

Hey blue ladder - I was just thinking about that since I have new additions to add to the display and have to determine which ones will not be displayed in the 'main' unit. I agree with your thinking - the Tomy Pyuuta, the Panasonic FS-A1 and Texas Instruments 99/4a are probably going to get moved along with the C64 and put into their own section to make way for the Gakken Compact Vision (TV Boy), the Panasonic FZ-35S (3DO 2), FM Towns Marty 2 and the Telegames Personal Arcade (Dina 2-in-1).

Raedon - Thanks. You are close - my screensaver does contain the tranquil sound of a stream ... lol

[Marriott_Guy]

I did find online the shelving base units that I am using for my collection. The link to the shelving unit:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-9/qid=1181425519/ref=sr_1_9/601-6942175-5283304?ie=UTF8&asin=B000GT0FPA

I added 7 additional shelves for each of these units buying 6'x6'x1' wood, painted them black and supported them with L-type brackets.

Hope this helps thos that are interested.