i keep having doubts about collecting

[HappehLemons]

Only buy games you want to play, right now. If you dont have plans on playing within next week just dont waste your time buying it, because chances are it will just sit on your shelf. Sure, it's fun to have a big collection on your shelf.. but for me it just wasnt worth it in the end.

I've gone thru collecting phases so many times, so if your having doubts before you even start "collecting" then don't even start unless you've got tons of money to burn. I'm sure many members will tell you the same thing. I've always felt like collecting was a empty hobby. The enjoyment I just get from spending my time spending playing a game I like is far beyond the happyness I ever got from collecting.


But that's just me

[Orion Pimpdaddy]

Just put your collecting on pause and enjoy what you have. When you resume, just get the games you cherish.

We all have regrets about spending money on things, but since you are buying after market games for commonplace systems, I wouldn't exactly call it splurging. Plus, if the collector's market remains stable, you can always sell the games and systems later.

[StealthLurker]

Stick to the roms. If you find that the rom for game X just doesn't cut it after some time, then maybe get the actual hardware. Most people I know are perfectly satisfied by the roms.

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[exit]

Focus on the stuff you want and not only will you find yourself spending a lot less money, you'll also find yourself enjoying things a bit more. Just because you see a game or console doesn't mean you have to grab it, just ask yourself if you're actually going to use the console or play the game before you jump into it.

[Icarus Moonsight]

FULL STOP! Figure out your desires and motivations before doing anything else. Chronic impulse behavior snowballs like a bitch. Examine what you are doing and then redirect. It sounds like you're not doing what you would want right now...

I've angled myself toward rom/emu along with original hardware and flash carts, back-up solutions and saving spending money for the highest order wants of original games only. I'm considering letting things go that I wouldn't have 2-3 years ago.

Wii modding: SD cards, how do they work?

[jonebone]

Yeah I'm in the bored with collecting phase too right now. Just have been busy with life and have more important priorities than playing or buying lots of games right now.

My advice is to just take a breather as people have mentioned. I still resell / buy some things here and there, but it's at a snail's pace. Don't make any rash decisions to sell out because you may regret it in the future.

If you stop for a few months and then continue to think "What the hell am I doing with these games?", then selling out could be your solution. But don't make that decision overnight...

[Blanka789]

I think we all go through something like this at one pint or another. As has already been said, don't make any rash decisions. Think about what you want to play, what you want your collection to be, and what you really don't have interest in anymore.