Retro Collecting Retirement Plans
Like a working paid-job, all good (or bad) things will inevitably come to a close. Whether it’d be due to age, bad arthritis, wanting to spend more time with the family etc., the word “retirement” is going to hit us sooner or later.
So in a similar vein, where we substitute this gaming hobby as our “job” in the above, when do we foresee ourselves retiring? And if so, what do you plan on doing thereafter?
So in a similar vein, where we substitute this gaming hobby as our “job” in the above, when do we foresee ourselves retiring? And if so, what do you plan on doing thereafter?
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Failing that, I think I will keep playing until my thumbs give out. Collecting, probably well before then. It's fun and I don't think I have a collection that will get in the way too much, but acquiring more games will Peter out for me long before I stop playing.
edit: I do play them, but it’s tough to play all of them, especially when the best way to buy them is in a lot.
I intend to be buried with at least one item of my collection as well. Possibly my great grandmothers copy of The Legend of Zelda.
I hope to be playing SMB 3 on my deathbed.
When I was a kid, I thought this game was the pinnacle of video games. I thought there would never be a better game. I imagined I would have a mansion and play it on a big screen TV.
All of my predictions have come true.
1. Collecting retirement - not adding further to the collection. Keep the collection either on hold forever or slowly culling down the numbers (or in some cases, quick sellouts).
2. Gaming retirement - no more playing games.
I think the majority of us would continue to game for life. Even without the physical copies, there are tons of roms to try out, as well as all the mini consoles with a huge chunk of gaming goodness from various platforms.
Personally, I can see myself collecting hardcore for the next 5-10 years, then slowing down the collecting aspect. Would then see myself picking another hobby to focus on, most likely more sports and more travel is the thinking currently.
I hope to be playing SMB 3 on my deathbed.
When I was a kid, I thought this game was the pinnacle of video games. I thought there would never be a better game. I imagined I would have a mansion and play it on a big screen TV.
All of my predictions have come true.
Visualize.
Seriously I was playing SMB 3 when I was 5...I'm a born gamer...age won't stop me. If I actually end up living past my 50s and 60s...into my 80s...and my hands give me trouble...I can always try VR. I bet they'll have some good stuff by then. I'll work around my failing body to keep playing.
Now for collecting...once I hit my goals...I'm pretty much done. Current gen isn't really interesting me much outside of some Limited Run Games releases/collectors editions. And even then it's PS4/Switch/Vita stuff...Xbone I have 0 interest in. Heck I don't even own any of those systems other then the Vita. I'm much more interested in the classic stuff, it's my bread and butter and what I focus on.
I'm hoping to not be collecting still when I'm 50+...I'm 28 now. I expect the game prices to drop before I hit 50 so I'll have finished my goals by then and can just sit back and enjoy playing.
Looking forward to it.
Future plans include passing it down to my kid(s) if I ever become a dad.
Play 'til I die.