Thanks to DP for getting the ball rolling on these types of questions and props to orrimarrko for planting the seed for this thread.
So why do YOU collect? It may be a foolish question with an equally foolish answer (like "because") or it may be something more personal with an interesting story to tell. Is it for the possible future value? Is it to hold onto the past in someway? It is because you happen to like the games then as opposed to what's out now? Please, do tell.