Originally posted by: jonebone 2. Isn't this the pot calling the kettle black? Here's a heads-up for you, while a 1-year collector might not be able to talk to historical prices like a 7-year veteran would, the new collector probably knows the current market better. Why? Because they have done all of their buying and selling in the current market so they know what most of the stuff sells for, minus ultra high-end rares that pop up once or twice a year as it is.
This is sooo true. I got most of my collection 3-5 years ago, but now I have absolutely no idea on prices for almost everything. Unless you are actively buying or selling you just loose track of the values that aren't discussed. Really with there was a CIB price guide!
I 100% agree with this as well.
I haven't even really looked at NES stuff for sale in the past 1-2 years because I'm done with it. 2-5 years ago I could have told you the going rate on just about any NES game. Now, when somebody asks me, I can only base my judgment on what it USED to go for.
ever since I re-read Watchmen (in anticipation of the movie a few years ago) I realized that Ozymandias was right: in times of fear, war, uncertainty, we tend to look backwards (Nostalgia). Since 9/11 we've slowly worked adapted a backwards-looking stance in our entertainment. Anytime yr in a mall, what are they playing? here in LA it's a lot of 80s music. the clothing trend is 80s. movie remakes, TV reinventions. sure, we've run out of ideas, the FPS was our last grand gaming leap (what's the difference between doom to COD?) but i think the lack of originality (on a mass market scale- i'm not arguing that people aren't individually creative (homebrewers!)) has only added to our look backwards.
so, what the f does this have to do with my thoughts on collecting (specifically nes)? i started in 2003, (hmm, at the time I didn't notice I was following a trendy meme) and don't plan to sell anytime soon. I'm happy with it, picking up the odd game here and there, bringing my total above 630 (as of this post). would I ever sell? maybe, but not in the foreseeable future.
I disagree that it has anything to do with war/fear/uncertainty. The 80's kick has EVERYTHING to do with the fact that all of us who grew up during that time now have money to spend on all of the stuff we were brainwashed with as kids, but couldn't afford with our meager allowances.
sure, we've run out of ideas, the FPS was our last grand gaming leap (what's the difference between doom to COD?) but i think the lack of originality (on a mass market scale-
No way was FPS the last grand gaming leap, have you been keeping up with new releases?
I'd say Resident Evil sparked the survival horror genre... Doom / Duke Nukem / Wolfenstein were more Arcade shooters rather than true horror games.
Then you got the Minigame genre, capitalized by the Mario Party series. I've also been playing the first and 2nd Bomberman Land Touch games on DS and they are glorified minigames as well. You basically have an overworld with NPC (non playable character) interaction, miscellaneous sidequests, boss battles, etc., but the meat and bread n' butter of the game is the minigames. This genre will only continue to take off down the road I'm sure.
And what about the music genre? Rock band, Guitar hero, Elite Beat Agents on DS, etc. Sure the NES has the Miracle Piano, but that was meant as a teaching instrument rather than "fun" gameplay. The music genre came out of nowhere...
Probably others I missed but those definitely stick out and are much newer than FPS. I'm sure we'll see many more genres in our lifetimes as well.
I love my collection and continue to help it grow when I have the extra cash. Especially service center pieces, I love them more than collecting actual NES games.
2- Have you tought about selling it or do you plan to soon?
I have thought about it at times, i've only sold off loose carts thou, never sold any personal CIB games unless they were doubles. I do tent to sell off my crap condition CIB's from time to time as well if I either A: don't want them around anymore, or B: found a upgrade for them.
3- For those of you who have sold out, what was the reason(s)?
Normally it would be either because I'm moving and don't want to take so much stuff with me, I needed the money for college or to just pay bills.
sure, we've run out of ideas, the FPS was our last grand gaming leap (what's the difference between doom to COD?) but i think the lack of originality (on a mass market scale-
No way was FPS the last grand gaming leap, have you been keeping up with new releases?
I'd say Resident Evil sparked the survival horror genre... Doom / Duke Nukem / Wolfenstein were more Arcade shooters rather than true horror games.
Then you got the Minigame genre, capitalized by the Mario Party series. I've also been playing the first and 2nd Bomberman Land Touch games on DS and they are glorified minigames as well. You basically have an overworld with NPC (non playable character) interaction, miscellaneous sidequests, boss battles, etc., but the meat and bread n' butter of the game is the minigames. This genre will only continue to take off down the road I'm sure.
And what about the music genre? Rock band, Guitar hero, Elite Beat Agents on DS, etc. Sure the NES has the Miracle Piano, but that was meant as a teaching instrument rather than "fun" gameplay. The music genre came out of nowhere...
Probably others I missed but those definitely stick out and are much newer than FPS. I'm sure we'll see many more genres in our lifetimes as well.
Agreed. Also, puzzle games have been revamped lately, as well, will quite a few blending in RPG elements for interesting effect.
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2. Isn't this the pot calling the kettle black? Here's a heads-up for you, while a 1-year collector might not be able to talk to historical prices like a 7-year veteran would, the new collector probably knows the current market better. Why? Because they have done all of their buying and selling in the current market so they know what most of the stuff sells for, minus ultra high-end rares that pop up once or twice a year as it is.
This is sooo true. I got most of my collection 3-5 years ago, but now I have absolutely no idea on prices for almost everything. Unless you are actively buying or selling you just loose track of the values that aren't discussed. Really with there was a CIB price guide!
I 100% agree with this as well.
I haven't even really looked at NES stuff for sale in the past 1-2 years because I'm done with it. 2-5 years ago I could have told you the going rate on just about any NES game. Now, when somebody asks me, I can only base my judgment on what it USED to go for.
so, what the f does this have to do with my thoughts on collecting (specifically nes)? i started in 2003, (hmm, at the time I didn't notice I was following a trendy meme) and don't plan to sell anytime soon. I'm happy with it, picking up the odd game here and there, bringing my total above 630 (as of this post). would I ever sell? maybe, but not in the foreseeable future.
sure, we've run out of ideas, the FPS was our last grand gaming leap (what's the difference between doom to COD?) but i think the lack of originality (on a mass market scale-
No way was FPS the last grand gaming leap, have you been keeping up with new releases?
I'd say Resident Evil sparked the survival horror genre... Doom / Duke Nukem / Wolfenstein were more Arcade shooters rather than true horror games.
Then you got the Minigame genre, capitalized by the Mario Party series. I've also been playing the first and 2nd Bomberman Land Touch games on DS and they are glorified minigames as well. You basically have an overworld with NPC (non playable character) interaction, miscellaneous sidequests, boss battles, etc., but the meat and bread n' butter of the game is the minigames. This genre will only continue to take off down the road I'm sure.
And what about the music genre? Rock band, Guitar hero, Elite Beat Agents on DS, etc. Sure the NES has the Miracle Piano, but that was meant as a teaching instrument rather than "fun" gameplay. The music genre came out of nowhere...
Probably others I missed but those definitely stick out and are much newer than FPS. I'm sure we'll see many more genres in our lifetimes as well.
1- How do you feel about your collection?
I love my collection and continue to help it grow when I have the extra cash. Especially service center pieces, I love them more than collecting actual NES games.2- Have you tought about selling it or do you plan to soon?
I have thought about it at times, i've only sold off loose carts thou, never sold any personal CIB games unless they were doubles. I do tent to sell off my crap condition CIB's from time to time as well if I either A: don't want them around anymore, or B: found a upgrade for them.
3- For those of you who have sold out, what was the reason(s)?
Normally it would be either because I'm moving and don't want to take so much stuff with me, I needed the money for college or to just pay bills.
sure, we've run out of ideas, the FPS was our last grand gaming leap (what's the difference between doom to COD?) but i think the lack of originality (on a mass market scale-
No way was FPS the last grand gaming leap, have you been keeping up with new releases?
I'd say Resident Evil sparked the survival horror genre... Doom / Duke Nukem / Wolfenstein were more Arcade shooters rather than true horror games.
Then you got the Minigame genre, capitalized by the Mario Party series. I've also been playing the first and 2nd Bomberman Land Touch games on DS and they are glorified minigames as well. You basically have an overworld with NPC (non playable character) interaction, miscellaneous sidequests, boss battles, etc., but the meat and bread n' butter of the game is the minigames. This genre will only continue to take off down the road I'm sure.
And what about the music genre? Rock band, Guitar hero, Elite Beat Agents on DS, etc. Sure the NES has the Miracle Piano, but that was meant as a teaching instrument rather than "fun" gameplay. The music genre came out of nowhere...
Probably others I missed but those definitely stick out and are much newer than FPS. I'm sure we'll see many more genres in our lifetimes as well.
Agreed. Also, puzzle games have been revamped lately, as well, will quite a few blending in RPG elements for interesting effect.