Any way to get over this feeling when collecting?

[Urzu402]

I mean, I want to collect for the SNES but then I Play Games on the Genesis and I'm like Must get games for Genesis but deep inside I want to collect for the SNES. I'm conflicted :(. I think it is me wanting to play all the Genesis games I missed growing up. So what is a good way of getting over this Genesis phase and collecting for the SNES again?

BTW I'm going to have more Genesis than SNES games In a few days.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

I grew up playing all of the Nintendo systems growing up, but I find that I'm a lot more interested in collecting Sega and other systems because I always wanted to play those games. My heart lies with the Nintendo systems, but my curiosity always gets the best of me.

It's also easier to collect the Sega stuff CIB since the Nintendo stuff was all cardboard boxes :)

Convince yourself to play the SNES games and it may help rekindle your interest.

[Urzu402]

Convince yourself to play the SNES games and it may help rekindle your interest.

That would help, but I feel like there aren't any SNES games that I really want besides Chrono Trigger.So playing would be enjoyable but it wont get me over that feeling that my collection is complete and I have all the games I want for it. also There are good games that I don't have but I don't know them. But when I get to the Genesis I Feel like I'm missing something and that Fuels a desire in me to get more Genesis games.

[XYXZYZ]

I say let SNES go for now. Why do you want to get over the Genesis phase? Just enjoy it.

[Urzu402]

I own almost all of the Big name titles on the SNES thats why I feel my collection is complete while I don't know what all of the big name titles are on the Genesis so. It may just be that I'm really a Genesis fan. Also the Genesis has loads of Cheap games that are great unlike the SNES so thats another reason I'm on a Genesis Phase. Genesis games give me joy, while SNES games give me greater joy.

EDIT: My reason to get SNES games is to play them but I think it is the loads of cheap great games the Genesis has to offer is one of the key things that draws me away from the SNES

[Richter Belmount]

Buy yourself choanki Im pretty sure you will never steer clear of the snes again when you pop that import in

[Oldskool]

Well, the way I see it is that - the SNES has some fantastic games. But not a ton of them. The Genesis has some great games, but maybe not as good as the greatest SNES games. It seems that the Genesis has a bigger selection of games that are just GOOD. Sure both consoles have games that totally suck. But it seems that the good:suck ratio on the Genesis is better.

Did that make any sense?

And yes, collecting for the Genesis is MUCH easier because the games are dirt cheap, and they come in hard cases (most of the time). Genesis is the way to go for budget retro gaming!!

[Leo_A]

I mean, I want to collect for the SNES but then I Play Games on the Genesis and I'm like Must get games for Genesis but deep inside I want to collect for the SNES. I'm conflicted :(. I think it is me wanting to play all the Genesis games I missed growing up. So what is a good way of getting over this Genesis phase and collecting for the SNES again?

BTW I'm going to have more Genesis than SNES games In a few days.

I don't get why you're even asking us.

But if you want some advice on getting over it, follow these steps. Get up from your computer chair, turn around and make three full rotations, then hop twice and stand still for 25.5 seconds, and then sit back down. You should be cured of this affliction of wanting to play Genesis games while feeling guilty that you aren't buying more SuperNes games.

Or you could just play games and have fun and not keep us updated on every classic gaming thought, every observation you make, every purchase debate, etc. Just play the games and have some fun. Did you really think you were going to get a useful answer to your question? We're not magicians, we can't change what you feel like playing or what you decide to purchase.

If you want to stop getting Genesis titles and start picking up SuperNes titles, just do it. It's the only way it's going to happen.

[dayzed4life]

Why focus on just one system? I have many great games on multiple systems. My SNES collection is very small but the games I do have are great I think. I have alot of Sega games though, alot more than I have of SNES games. I don't feel guilty... I just pick up what I can find cheaply or what I feel is a good deal. I get to play alot of good games this way. If you focus on one system I feel like your missing out, but that's just me!

[UnpluggedClone]

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[PapaStu]

Why do you have to get over anything? Can't you buy games for both? Sounds like its just an issue of making time for yourself to play the games. Make a schedule, this week, Genesis, next SNES or something like that.

[Trebuken]

At this point, to me, collecting for either system is the same. I had both at (though not at the same time) back in the day and while you can distinguish between the systems they're roughly the same experience.

Throw in some Turbo Grafx gaming with a dab of Neo-Geo and you are collecting for an era...

[Xian042]

I"m going to let you in on a little secret;

Its ok to like Sega in your later years while staying loyal to Nintendo.

I was a Sega guy my whole life, all the grown Nintendo kids can now look past the Genesis' short comings in hardware can now enjoy the games for what they are, and they're realizing there was some damn good fun to be had.

Its ok, the Genesis was a great system and the games are now easy and cheap to come by. So don't worry, when you see a good Genny game, get it and enjoy it. When that elusive SNES game you been holding out for shows up, grab that too.

Get Star Control and Starflight for a couple gaming experiences that couldn't be found on the SNES

[Urzu402]

Why do you have to get over anything? Can't you buy games for both? Sounds like its just an issue of making time for yourself to play the games. Make a schedule, this week, Genesis, next SNES or something like that.

I made a Genesis recomendation topic that went a little too well. Now I feel the need to get every game mentioned in that topic for the Genesis. I did make a SNES recommendation topic and I got one of the games recomended. I already played my SNES collection, because I have had it longer than my Genesis collection.I guess it really is the aspect of the Genesis being cheap compared to the SNES. But it just feels wrong having more Genesis games than SNES ones.

[Damaramu]

Why the drama?

They're both excellent systems, each with their own pros and cons. Just relax. You owe neither company your allegiance.

Remember, that war is long over. Enjoy the games without guilt.

[Gameguy]

I really don't get the conflict with this. It's more like the deep conflict people experience when questioning their own sexuality.


I mean, I want to like girls but then I see guys and I'm like Must like girls but deep inside I want to like guys. I'm conflicted :(. I think it is me wanting to try things I missed growing up. So what is a good way of getting over this guy phase and liking girls again?

No offense to anyone but that's the way this "problem" came across to me. They're both video game systems with good games, why be bothered by liking both? They're just video games, you're not cheating on your SNES. It's like sending back your dinner because the chicken is touching the peas, a big fuss over nothing.

[Urzu402]

I'm not bothered by liking both, I mean the systems. It's just I was not expecting to have more Genesis games than SNES games at any time. I don't know, I guess I subconsciously like the Genesis more but consciously I like the SNES. I want to subconsciously like the SNES lol.

[Oldskool]

You think too hard. It's easy. Sell all of your SNES games except the absolute keepers, and start buying up Sega stuff. Genesis, Sega CD, Saturn, Dreamcast.. hell even pick up a Master System and a Game Gear. Just do your research before you get "buy happy", cause you will have to dodge a lot of crap - as with any console.

Sega is addicting, trust me - I know. Join the Daaaarkside Urzu... :)

[Urzu402]

I already own a Sega CD, Sega Saturn, and Sega Dreamcast and even a Game Gear (no Master System). but those don't give me the satisfaction I seek.

[DigitalSpace]

It's like sending back your dinner because the chicken is touching the peas, a big fuss over nothing.

But food shouldn't touch! That's why it's called "food!"

(Couldn't resist.)

Back on topic, Damaramu said it best:


They're both excellent systems, each with their own pros and cons. Just relax. You owe neither company your allegiance.

Remember, that war is long over. Enjoy the games without guilt.

[peachstapler]

I already own a Sega CD, Sega Saturn, and Sega Dreamcast and even a Game Gear (no Master System). but those don't give me the satisfaction I seek.
Maybe you need to go outside for a walk?

[Icarus Moonsight]

It's an acquired skill, perhaps a few have a touch on innate ability, but learning how to efficiently order yourself and prioritize is gold when you are seeking multiple platforms worth of goodies. Although, when you have an opportunity sometimes you have to say, "To hell with the plan." for a bit and jump on what you can, when you can. My 'focus' tends to shifts quite a bit. I don't worry about it too much. It's the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of finding unexpected things for less than you thought you'd have to pay up to start with.

[Andred]

Collecting games and playing games are not always the same thing as I'm sure most of us here know.

My suggestion is to figure out what Genesis game you want to play and buy it. Play it until you beat it and then, and ONLY then, buy another Genesis game. I'm sure it will take you a while to beat each game so you can spend the bulk of your collecting money on SNES since you have the desire to collect for that platform.

[Oldskool]

I've tried the whole, "not going to buy another game until I beat the last one". Never works for me.

[SegaAges]

I say let SNES go for now. Why do you want to get over the Genesis phase? Just enjoy it.

I could not have said this better myself. If you are enjoying the Genny right now, do not deny it. She is fun and will treat you right.

At this current time, that is what you want to play. Just roll with it and let it happen.

I am like that with my Gamecube and my Dreamcast. I am always torn between playing one and collecting for the other. I seem to always just let the DC take control and roll with it though.

[duffmanth]

Can't you collect for both? I mean most of the games for those two systems are pretty cheap nowadays.

[Urzu402]

Can't you collect for both? I mean most of the games for those two systems are pretty cheap nowadays.

I do already, but when it comes to Genesis games I see one an i'm like must get more! because there are so many games that I would like on it and I have so little money. It's like this I just discovered that I like Golden Axe and Golden Axe has one sequel in the US so I feel that I must get it and I did for 8 dollars I got Golden Axe 2 complete :)

[darkslime]

Buy whatever games you want to play for whichever system... There's no need to focus on a specific system or try to get all the games, just get the games you want to play.

[kupomogli]

I've tried the whole, "not going to buy another game until I beat the last one". Never works for me.

Same with me. With newer games if it gets a low price and it's something I'm really interested in I'll pick it up. If it's a PSX game I've wanted I'll instantly get it. Same with PS2 games. As long as the games are in mint condition though. I rarely spend money so I can spend hundreds of dollars a month on games if I wanted.

I haven't bought any older games in awhile. But once I start collecting for the Genesis, I'll probably get atleast five or so games a week they're so cheap and it's got a lot I want. My SNES collection will be like Urzu's in comparison to his Genesis collection in a short while after I start collecting Genesis.

[Urzu402]

My SNES collection will be like Urzu's in comparison to his Genesis collection in a short while after I start collecting Genesis.

I have like 70/71 SNES and I will have 75 Genesis so it's not even that big of a difference. But there are just a lot more games that I want for the Genesis than the SNES, as a system I like the SNES better.

[kupomogli]

I have like 70/71 SNES and I will have 75 Genesis so it's not even that big of a difference. But there are just a lot more games that I want for the Genesis than the SNES, as a system I like the SNES better.

You've got more than me for both. I don't collect loose copies anymore though.

[Rickstilwell1]

If you want to breathe life into your Super Nintendo collecting, I recommend getting a Super Game Boy and treating monochrome Game Boy games as an expansion to your SNES want list. Kind of like the Sega CD & 32X are to the Genesis except a step down in graphics instead of a step up. The Super Game Boy was always one of my favorite ways to enjoy Game Boy games. You'll find there are a lot more good games for the original Game Boy than there are for the Sega CD & 32X expansions.

[duffmanth]

I do already, but when it comes to Genesis games I see one an i'm like must get more! because there are so many games that I would like on it and I have so little money. It's like this I just discovered that I like Golden Axe and Golden Axe has one sequel in the US so I feel that I must get it and I did for 8 dollars I got Golden Axe 2 complete :)

Well I would just stick with what you're into playing right now. There's no sense in trying to get every SNES and Genesis game under the sun if half of them are just going to collect dust.

[Ed Oscuro]

I mean, I want to collect for the SNES but then I Play Games on the Genesis and I'm like Must get games for Genesis but deep inside I want to collect for the SNES.
hahah

kid you'll go places

Look, it's like this

Find some game you want and buy it. Find some game you don't want and don't buy it.

The money is saved, the spouse is happier, you're happier! All rejoicing now.

Collecting just for the sake of having Stuff is a waste of money, and a good way to spend more on shit than you should have, and a good way to collect stuff you really would rather not have taking up the space.

[SEGA]

Collecting Genesis with the desire to aquire a complete library is a lot cheaper than collecting SNES. Though, lame-ass RPG games will be the most expensive no matter the system as there are a lot of neckbeards who are constantly on the look out. Luckly I got the majority of my rarer games from garage sales.

Edit: I don't see why you can't just collect multiple systems at once... I'm constantly collecting for NES, Genesis/CD/32X, SNES, N64 and Dreamcast.

[Ed Oscuro]

Edit: I don't see why you can't just collect multiple systems at once... I'm constantly collecting for NES, Genesis/CD/32X, SNES, N64 and Dreamcast.
See, this is why you're a poster who doesn't have a high post count. You think things through instead of posting new comments immediately on having a thought enter your head.

I doubt that there is anything logistical stopping Urzu from buying multiple games at once; if there were, we'd have heard about it now.

Yes, I totally disrespected myself on purpose right there.

[Steven]

I say everyone do what works for you.

For me, I just focus on one system mainly: the SNES. Less stress, and it's all I care about as I have a childhood connection + the fact the library is awesome enough to last an entire lifetime. Some will say but I'm missing out on other system greats... I say you can't play them all anyway. Do what pleases you best, and when you do that, the fire burns... the passion never dies. Keeping things simple is a virtue in and of itself. I find it very satisfying to "max out" a system. That's just me, though. What works for me may or may not work for another individual. But I'm me.... so this is how I do it :)

It also helps to be "at peace" with where you collection stands. Been so for the last 2 years or so and just enjoying the games I have. It's been a blast on so many different levels. There was a time four years ago when I was collecting NES-GEN-SNES. Eventually sold off the NES and Genesis. No regrets.

[Urzu402]

Oh I'm not saying that I don't buy SNES games I do my last SNES game purchased was Super Street Fighter II. But I recently bought a bunch more Genesis games thats why my Genesis collection is now out numbering my SNES collection. When I get a Genesis game I'm like must get more (I already explained that). But when i get an SNES game im like thats awesome and it doesn't give me a desire to get more SNES. I will pick-up a SNES game from time to time like I said, but I can always go for a good Genesis game.

[Red Baron]

Just go with the flow. I didn't think I'd ever collect Genesis games at all, but then I finally got the means to actually _play_ Genesis games, so I started out of the blue.

For all you know, it's just a phase anyway, and after enough Genesis games your collecting urges will naturally even out.