Most feasible complete collection to you?

[downfall]

I apologize if this has been done before. I could not find it if it has, so if there is a topic like this already, feel free to lock/delete this one.

Anyway, counting only home consoles (not handhelds, otherwise, Game.Com would probably win easily), what do you think is the most feasible system to actually complete a full U.S. set of games on?

I was thinking about this on the drive back from lunch today. I'm really in the process of thinning out my collection, and I was running through all my consoles in my mind, and thinking, if I were to want to complete one full set of U.S. games for one of my consoles, which would it be?

I based my decision on the following:

- Number of extremely rare games: Obviously, some systems have some once in a lifetime type of games (2600 Air Raid, Video Life, or NES gold NWC, etc.). Some systems have some fairly "common rare" games if you have the cash (SNES Competition Carts, etc.). By common rare, I mean that they seem to pop up on a fairly decent basis, though they command a boatload of cash. However, if you had the cash to buy them, it wouldn't be terribly difficult to snag a copy.

- Total number of games: Again, obviously, the more games, the more time and money it will cost you to complete the collection.

- Age: Seems to me that the older the system, the harder it is to come across even commons, though that might be due to the area in which I live. Not exactly a very wealthy area, thus people here have never had as much money to spend on games.

- What I'd actually like: Do I really want a full set of Genesis Sports games? Or do I really want a full set of SNES RPG's that I'll never play? I took this into consideration as well. I know this is based on opinion rather than fact, but I believe it still factors in.

And finally

- Demand: SNES RPG's and Genesis Sports games are the perfect example again. Nobody wants Genesis Sports games anymore - that's why I find them everywhere. However, SNES RPG's are commanding some big money these days. This factors in as well.

Anyway, big post short, I think that overall, a complete N64 collection would be the most feasible in my eyes. Lack of demand for these has dropped the prices way low - Most Common N64 games at my local Gamestops and so forth are in the $1 to $2 range (unless they have Mario in the title). The most rare games on the system are R5's, and those can be had fairly easily with a little cash. Plus, the library is an average size.. nothing too big, but big enough to require you to spend some time hunting and doing the fun parts of collecting. In addition, N64 games are games I see fairly often here, as compared to something like Intellivision games or whatever. That kinda factors in also. Anyway, aside from that, I really enjoy my N64. I know most everyone around here hates on it, but it's one of my favorite consoles.

What does everyone else think? And you don't have to use my guidelines either.. those are pretty well my own opinions.

*EDIT* - I'm not sure I got my complete point across. Basically what I'm asking is what would be the most feasible collection in your eyes to complete? Not going straight by the rarity guide or ebay... anyone with enough money could complete about whatever they wanted. Just trying to bring this down to a personal level, the one complete collection you feel like you'd want to strive for! - *EDIT*

[Quickclaw]

7800?

[sniperCCJVQ]

N64 ?

[MarioAllStar2600]

Sega CD or vectrex. ALthough some parts of the vectrex collection will demand some cash. I am currently working towards a complete gamecube collection.

[kai123]

Sega cd has some pretty expensive games too. Most of the rpgs command some big bucks.

[gamegirl79]

The only complete collection that seems feasible for me is Virtual Boy. There weren't very many games released for it and I was/am a huge fan of the system.

I simply don't have the money (or the space right now) to have a complete NES/SNES/Genesis/N64/PSX collection. :(

[-hellvin-]

Personally I think the 7800 is the easiest, but if you take out the ebay factor it makes that one a lot harder. Nintendo 64 would have to be the easiest "go out and buy it" collection to build. Otherwise the 7800 cause the games dont go for much, are common, and there's not a lot of them.

[captain nintendo]

Well my friend tynstar completed his 32x collection in about a year of passive looking.


Maybe the Sega master system as well ?
I think the number of games for that system is around 160 ???
Of course I am a Nintendo man , so I dont know for sure :P

[le geek]

Nuon perhaps???

[norkusa]

The only complete collection that seems feasible for me is Virtual Boy. There weren't very many games released for it and I was/am a huge fan of the system.

It's not very feasible to complete if you are counting Japanese releases. Several games go for around $300-$400 and a couple are in the $1,000 range.

If you are collecting US VB only though, yeah, that's real easy to complete. I finished mine in 7 months (all boxed & complete). The only one I had problems finding was Jack Bros.

[o2william]

It's not too difficult to acquire the complete collection of regular U.S.-released Odyssey2 games. The exception is Power Lords of course, but it's not necessarily that hard to find online if you're willing to pay for it. The only other exception, if you count it, is the CGE 2000 release of Pinball!, since there were only something like 30 carts made. But I wouldn't count that for a complete collection of "regular" releases.

The best part is that many people kept their O2 games complete in box so the boxes and manuals are easy to come by. My U.S. O2 collection is now 100% complete in box except for a Power Lords manual.

Now you had "What I'd actually like" as a collecting criterion, so the O2 may not be for you. LOL But I like it, so to each their own.

[Kamino]

The only complete collection that seems feasible for me is Virtual Boy. There weren't very many games released for it and I was/am a huge fan of the system.

I simply don't have the money (or the space right now) to have a complete NES/SNES/Genesis/N64/PSX collection. :(

Totally in agreeance with you, gamegirl. HUGE virtual boy fan here....high quality gaming library with very few(if any) subpar games(i'm not a fan of virtual league baseball).i'm actually working towards the virtual boy collection. 10 down, 4 to go, 1 in a pending deal, so hopefully soon 3 to go.

[portnoyd]

The only complete collection that seems feasible for me is Virtual Boy. There weren't very many games released for it and I was/am a huge fan of the system.

Totally. Every game is up on eBay at least once in a span of 2 weeks. Doesn't get much easier than that. Of course, it's only 14 games.

Larger systems, I'd say N64 would be easy. With the glut of systems in game stores, and no real showstoppingly rare titles, as long as you have the funds, it's doable.

Of the biggest collections (2600, NES, SNES, Genesis, PSX), Genesis is easiest, but probably nudges out PSX bearly.

dave

[Kamino]

I am seeing "n64" a lot here.
Yes, there weren't that many games for n64 compared to snes and the "better" systems.
However, the ratio of shovelware to playable games is rather low, IMO. add in that it's a system with a horrible controller....and i would think it takes a very odd(or rich) taste to collect n64!!!
and @ captain ninendo: 114 released US for SMS. if it werent for a few shovelware titles i'd consider completing that one... :o its a grreat system!!! 32x is pretty easy too though, only 31 us released titles...

[Hologenic]

What about the Channel F? It had only about 20 games released to it or so.
But, they are pretty hard to come by I think.

[downfall]

I am seeing "n64" a lot here.
Yes, there weren't that many games for n64 compared to snes and the "better" systems.
However, the ratio of shovelware to playable games is rather low, IMO. add in that it's a system with a horrible controller....and i would think it takes a very odd(or rich) taste to collect n64!!!

Pfft. N64 had some GREAT titles, and probably is host to many of the more underrated games in recent memory (at least in my opinion): Body Harvest, Blast Corps, Excitebike 64, Top Gear Rally, Mischief Makers, Tetrisphere and many more.

You said it would take a very odd taste to collect N64. I think that's exactly why I like it. As much as I think people would like to argue the point, I believe that were it not for the N64, we wouldn't be at the point we are today. It's a neat console, and it's done some great things, at least to me, and I think that's why I find it so interesting.

[klausien]

My vote would go for the Lynx. There are always toughies to get with any system, but being at about 100 games, its big enough to be impressive, yet small enough to be doable.

[Balloon Fight]

As le geek said, I'm going to have to go with nuon. Hardly any games and only a couple will give you a little trouble. Other than that I think 7800 would be 2nd.

[Dreamscape]

Atari Jaguar and 3DO

[Qixmaster]

n64 is quite easy. now if you are going for a complete in box collection you may have a little more trouble finding the boxes for clayfighter sculptors cut, beastwars transmetal and stunt racer... other then that n64 is quite possibly one of the easiest to collect for. My advice if you plan on collecting N64 games..... tons of kids have them still and sell them dirt cheap at garage sales... i bought 12 games i didn't have for a buck a piece.

IMO, complete the N64 collection before everyone else decides they want to collect for it. I am working on it ;)

[charitycasegreg]

Id say as long as you are willing to spend money, n64. So many video stores wtill have them and will prolly sell them in the near future. I bet there are easier ones but I dont know much about 3do and such.

[Policenaut]

My plan is to complete my SMS collection ( need just 12 to achieve that goal), then 32x and Sega CD. Personally I will LOVE to have a COMPLETE TG-16 collection, CD's and SCD's included.

[vincewy]

It's not very feasible to complete if you are counting Japanese releases. Several games go for around $300-$400 and a couple are in the $1,000 range.

If you are collecting US VB only though, yeah, that's real easy to complete. I finished mine in 7 months (all boxed & complete). The only one I had problems finding was Jack Bros.

My buddy is in Japan now and saw SD Gundam for $750, Virtual Bowling will hit you over $1000 mark for complete. Still don't have those 2 aforementioned games plus Virtual Lab and Space Invaders else mine is ultra complete (all US and all Japanese).

In early 1997, ToysRUs had all US VB games except Jack Brothers for $10 each.

Another easy to ocmplete US system is 32X but most games are mediocre at best.

[suppafly]

I`d say 32x. There are some good games, and theres just 2-3 rare games (and just one EXPENSIVE game)

[Nez]

RIght now I'm trying to complete the 32x and the Dreamcast us collection. I'm collecting the 32X becouse it has soo few games (I already have more then half after 2 months of looking). And the Dreamcast becouse the system rocks and games are fairly easy to come by.

[GodMedia]

Atari Jaguar

I'd have to agree with this. The Jaguar seems to be a fairly recent system with only a few games released, most of which seem to be fairly easy to get. The only real issue might be that there are still some companies that actively produce Jag games for retail.

I really enjoyed my Jaguar and am still kicking myself in the pants for having sold it off when I did. I so seriously want to buy another one and play Tempest 2000 to my hearts content again.

[norkusa]

My buddy is in Japan now and saw SD Gundam for $750, Virtual Bowling will hit you over $1000 mark for complete. Still don't have those 2 aforementioned games plus Virtual Lab and Space Invaders else mine is ultra complete (all US and all Japanese).

Sheesh. You'd think you'd get a deal on those two by avoiding Ebay prices and picking them up in Japan yourself....

I lucked out and got Gundam loose in a trade. I picked up an original instruction manual for it later off Ebay. I have a feeling that is as close to being complete as it'll ever get. There is no way in hell I'll ever score a Virtual Bowling though, thats for sure. I've given up on that dream long ago.

[Leo_A]

This is easy, it's the Atari 7800.

For the price of one Battlesphere cart for the Atari Jaguar, you can easily buy every single Atari 7800 release.

Want a complete N64 collection? Expect to pay a nice bundle of cash, going to cost you a lot more than a few people in here suggest.

[Daria]

Not a system but I'd say my RPG US. release only goal is pretty feasible. Expensive at times, but what's the point if it's easy? :P

[Porkchop]

I would say V Boy. I was able to pick up a Jack Bros for $2.95 at a GameXchange. :)

I have been working on SMS off and on for a while and some titles are hard to find in the US version even on Ebay. Still trying to get the US versions of Sonic and Strider.

[vincewy]

IN late 90s I had a chance to complete Jaguar library as my buddy's store had new copies of Air Car, Tower, Zero 5, and Breakout 2000, plus Kay Bee Toys were cleaning out Jag games/systems at rock bottom prices, the problem? Too many garbage games, even compared with Atari 7800. I'd say it's still feasible if your goal is to get official Atari titles only, just check Telegames.com

If you can go for a more sizable collections, try out Dreamcast and N64, it's still not too late if you don't mind open, used games of Dreamcast.

[D-Lite]

Personally I will LOVE to have a COMPLETE TG-16 collection, CD's and SCD's included.

Finally a voice of reason!

The US TurboGrafx/Duo collection is about 140 games (I say "about" since it's hard to consider Bikini Girls and the like part of the complete collection), of which about 110-120 are readily available. Some good "rare" games that are fairly easy to locate, and then the two devastatingly rare titles, Magical Chase and Dynastic Hero. And if you want to get even more perverse about it, collect all the games with the outer cardboard boxes!

To me, a great system to collect means:
- small enough to be reasonable (<200)
- great gameplay
- a couple of very rare games that make it a challenge

Not to mention the Duo is still probably the sleekest looking system ever.....