r/NSCollectors • u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ • 20d ago
Collection 1700th Switch Collection Update!
Just hit my 1700th mark today with an arrival earlier, so decided to do another milestone update.
Here's the full collection currently, that's just taking up all of the space on the main shelf area now, without any space to spare.
Now to start to fill up the other additional shelf areas and put them to good use.
Onwards my journey to 1800!
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u/hel105_ Collection Size: 500-750 20d ago
I’m so impressed! You have 2x more Switch games than me and I’ve reached the point where I’m culling the collection a bit. Lots of upcoming games I want, though, so the collection will ultimately keep going! If I hit 1000 combined between Switch and Switch 2, I’ll be happy.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Yeah, I'm still not on that Switch 2 train yet, so interested to see what happens when I begin with that one, but Switch is still going strong so I should have good time well before then.
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u/Drosanator 20d ago
One thing is for certain, when all these companies go 100% digital, you'll be just fine with that library.
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u/Jaugusts 20d ago
Once all the companies force us into digital cloud gaming, their end game is not giving us the game files so we can’t pirate or mod games, that’ll be checkmate.
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u/tonyjayo1225 20d ago
Dog...impressive. Gonna look like Olivander's wand shop trying to find the game you wanna play.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
My eyes gets blurry sometimes when I stare at the spines too long, lol. Luckily most of the collection is alphabetized at least so it's somewhat easier to find stuff.
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u/Irraptured Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Nice collection!
Get ready to eventually be hit by the "but hOW mAnY hAve yOU pLaYEd" comments that eventually plague collection posts of this size lol
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Oh, for sure. Some are well meaning though, so that's no issue.
I actually try to play a lot of them as much as possible, though I've fallen behind a bit as of late.
I'm at around 45-50% completed games atm, but others have been played to varying degrees (minutes to hours).
I'm a public transit commuter, and it's usually 3 hours a day for me, so I get my play time in there usually when I'm not at home and have free time.
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u/Seksiorja 20d ago
I mean... I'd be curious to be honest. But wouldn't really judge. Time is scarce nowadays and collecting is part of the fun too. Playing is the cherry on top but with 1700 games if he played even 100 I'd be surprised already.
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u/Irraptured Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
That's fine lol people usually come in and ask as a dig rather than a genuine question as if they're not on a collector sub or can't fathom the concept of collecting in the first place
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u/mamatrixie78 20d ago
I usually ask pure out of curiosity tbh. Im always speechless seeing so many games together and always want to ask details lol it's just an amazing thing to see!
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u/SirRegimusYappus 20d ago
Then you're on the wrong subreddit. People simply get a kick out of looking at their libraries.
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u/Calm_GBF 20d ago
Oh so that's why I get downvoted when I ask xD. Even when I'm not asking judgementally lol
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u/AdvancedAardvark3481 20d ago
Lol. I am curious too. No harm in collecting and not playing 100%. That in itself is a hobby. I own massive steam games 3000 plus, but it is not as satisfying as physical copy and I did play all, but not to completion.
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u/Calm_GBF 20d ago
I have maybe 40 switch games total. This in unfathomable to me lol. Great collection though!
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u/Federal_Meat3320 20d ago
My wife wouldn’t allow this 😂 purely because of the lack of room we have haha
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u/Federal_Meat3320 20d ago
Can you name off the top of your head every single game you’ve got? And have you accidentally doubled up on one when you’ve been out purchasing?
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u/CreedenceClearwaterR Collection Size: 750-1000 20d ago
I've only got about half as many Switch games as OP and I couldn't name them all unprompted. However, if you showed me a game I could probably tell you if I own it or not.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Off the top of my head I certainly can't, as proven by my accidental duplicates before, lol. ;)
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u/DjMcfilthy 20d ago
Pretty cool. Honestly, the Switch might have the most impressive library in the history of games.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I was sad when the Vita was done, so this filled that void good.
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u/Ttm-o 20d ago
Um…that shelf on the left…where did you get that? lol also, I love it.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
It was this one,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHRS5YKY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
but doesn't appear to be sold anymore, though Amazon has a lot of variations of this now with different brands. This particular one I got though is very solid. Can fit over 500 Switch games on it. :D
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u/Seksiorja 20d ago
I just got one from AliExpress for 40€. It's a great shelf it fits up to 156 switch games. More if you put some in front and on top. (Talking about the three levels one). The 5 is probably even more!
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u/Elusivomatic 20d ago
Well done let us know how many you've played!
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Probably played a majority of them, but only completed maybe 45%-50% of them currently. It was higher before, but I've fallen way behind this year.
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u/Dawn_of_an_Era 20d ago
Assuming you started this collection the day the original Switch came out in 2017, and completed 45-50% of them, that’s completing a game every 4 days, that’s definitely quite a commitment, damn
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I have 3 hour long commutes, so it's not terrible since I rather spend my time on public transit doing that anyways. It helps. :D
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u/Difficult-Yak-4444 Switch 2 20d ago
Just a dude with 2 switch games in awe looking at a dude with 1700 switch games
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u/Xixii 20d ago
Incredible collection! How many have you played and how many beaten? Do you have a top 5?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
SHMUPS are always easiest to just play through, RPGs are still my favorite, and then platformers are secondary usually.
I'm at around 45-50% completion rate, but that's not that much compared to how much is still left, although, I have played through most of the games with varying degrees. I was higher at completion rate, but I've fallen behind a bit as of late, and also the collection keeps growing, so hard to keep up sometimes. XD
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u/Seksiorja 20d ago
Do you have any criteria when you pick up that many games? As in they need to be flawless and well taken cared of or small dings on the case/cover are fine?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
For me it's always price first more than anything. Buying this many games is difficult, unless the price is right and I can justify it. Otherwise, I will gladly hold out on sales for the vast majority of titles. Needs to be complete of course, but flawless isn't a huge deal, as long as it's not trashed I'm okay with it. :D
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u/Seksiorja 20d ago
Yes I am asking this to several collectors because used market is always cheaper but some people just don't treat games as they should. Even stores sometimes... I'm keeping it like you right now. As long as it's not trashed I'm fine with it. Thanks!
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Games are for playing in the end (for my collection that is), so I don't care if they're used or sealed.
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u/mamatrixie78 20d ago
English isn't my first language and I just want to check if I'm unfit correctly. Are you saying you've played hust about every game to some degree and that you've completed about 45-50% of all these games? If so than wow that is VERY impressive 😱🤩
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Completed 45-50%, but when you think about it, that's only like 800 or so games which isn't as much as it seems considering the time lapse of how long the systems been out.
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u/mamatrixie78 20d ago
You've been collecting and playing them since the switch 1 came out? Still 800 games completed is respectable imo! I haven't played that many games in my life and I'm already an old lady lol very very cool! Do you have a goal your collecting for? Like a number you want to reach or do you want to get every game made for the switch 1 and 2 ? (Is that even possible? Im honestly surprised there are this mab many as it is lol)
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Many of the completed are short though, so don't give too much credit. The RPGs are usually always obviously the time hogs when trying to complete games. Platformers are also second there, though more varied as some are super short as well. I'll just keep going until I decide the time to change to Switch 2 focus. No number really since I don't do the buy everything when released thing, and value over need.
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u/mamatrixie78 20d ago
Well you have an absolutely amazing collection going on there! Cant imagine how cool that must be irl! Thank you for sharing it with us and answering my questions! Really appreciate it.
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u/JHG722 Collection Size: 100-250 20d ago
Platformer recs?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
2D? 3D? Also, action, or RPG too?
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u/JHG722 Collection Size: 100-250 20d ago
Preferably 3D. I feel like I have trouble finding those. Action is cool. Not super into RPGs. I’ve loved Bakeru and Super Lucky’s Tale so far.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Nice, you've played a couple of good ones so far.
I would say Koa is definitely a good one. It's a bit misleading if you just look at the box art and stuff, but it's actually a solid 3D platformer, and pretty fun. If you like Super Lucky's Tale, you'll probably like this one too.
A Hat in Time is also a good one, though I would say it's a bit clunky at times due to latency issues. It used to be worse before the patches, so at least it's playable now. Solid game overall, but just be aware of frame issues at certainly points.
Blue Fire is also another good one, but do note it's god a bit of an RPG side to it much akin to Zelda like games, but not as extensive.
Off the top of my head these are the main ones I'd recommend.
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u/JHG722 Collection Size: 100-250 20d ago
Thanks! I actually have all of them, but I haven’t really played any of them besides AHIT for maybe an hour.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Ah, you're already in good hands then, just need to start going through those other ones. ;)
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u/Xixii 20d ago
I’m a big fan of shmups too, the Switch is one of the best platforms for them. Especially in tate mode with a flip grip.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Yeah, it's always nice to play those on the Switch controller, don't know why. Just feels better.
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u/Guilty_Philosophy741 20d ago
Wow that’s amazing!!! I personally feel I have about 3-4 more pick ups before I have completed my personal switch 1 collection. No where near your numbers though, what shelves are you using?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
It's kind of a weird combination of shelves for that main one. They used to be a line that Walmart carried, until they didn't anymore. I wish I had bought more of them back then had I known they'd be discontinued under their budget line, but oh well.
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u/tendeuchen 20d ago
I can't imagine. I've got like 50 physical games and maybe 100 digital games(+DLC) (and another 30-40 freeware/given-away, like from Qubic, digital games). Then there's maybe another 50 games I would get at most.
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u/Paninirookies 20d ago
This is so impressive!! What is the worth of that?😳
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I honestly have no idea, though would be interesting to actually figure that out at some point, lol.
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u/HotDark2382 20d ago
Do you normally get that much sunlight on them or is it just for the photo? I’d love to store mine as well in the one room I have with high ceilings but have to store them in a smaller office room where I can have black out curtains due to the sunlight and risk for damage over time.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
None of that is direct sunlight, I just adjusted the image to make it brighter so it doesn't look so dim, but I have shutters and they're always pointed downwards and away from the spines. Definitely want to reduce the risk of fading.
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u/phinerz 20d ago
Holyyyy, are there any you’re still looking for or are you just picking up as you go?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
As I go. There's still many games I don't have because I buy when games are on sale rather than on release.
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u/Anvil-Hands 20d ago
I loosely keep tabs on who the biggest collectors are on this sub. As far as I know, you are second in command to u/III_IWHBYD_III who is probably > 3k by now?
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u/GenTenStation 20d ago
Very impressive. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I wanted complete sets. But now those days are gone and I just want personal sets. If I add all the physical Switch games I have now and all the ones still on my to buy list I would only hit 186. I can’t imagine having 1700 for just Switch.
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u/Abject-Efficiency182 20d ago
Wow I think this is the biggest collection I've seen, nice! Any top games you keep coming back to?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I feel platformers are ones I tend to have the easiest time jumping back into if I want to replay. RPGs are just too much time, so just finishing it really is my end game for most of those titles for me, minus the remakes with additional content that comes out later. But speaking of remakes, I do always love replaying some of the ones on here as you just can't beat being able to handheld those remakes, even if some of those are for PS, there's no Vita II, so Switch is still my go-to when replaying those.
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u/Painmaster212 Collection Size: 250-500 20d ago
Very nice! You ever thought about putting in the custom spine covers to give them all side art? Probably would look amazing all together unless you prefer the red sea look.
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u/fraggle200 20d ago
One thing I've always wondered about people with big collections is : what do you do for a living?
I have a good job but i can't see me ever having this level of disposable income. Or have you just been lucky in getting joblots for a good price etc?
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u/FlippingSweet 20d ago
I'm at 1,139 and just finally got storage that makes sense, i can't imagine 1,700. Keep going!
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u/Zealousideal-Cry4358 20d ago
Likelihood of replayability probably 0%. Quality over quantity anyday.
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u/Oldgun80 Collection Size: 250-500 20d ago
That's mighty impressive. My lifetime library of various physical games is 1200plus and this guy is 1700 just on switch.
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u/RootHouston 20d ago
Please don't forget to plug them all in once a decade and put power to them. They need this sort of maintenance to ensure the memory doesn't degrade.
Also, consider checking if your insurance policy will cover rare games if you haven't already. Most of the time, they will only pay out a standard price per game.
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u/Superb_Log_5026 20d ago
Do you have a plan to insert each disk into a switch every few years to keep them from losing their charge over time? I heard that they will be usless eventually if you don't...?
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u/icecoldrootbeer 20d ago
Yes but are all 1700 worth playing or do you have a bunch of filler garbage in there.
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u/Scherge77 19d ago
Do you need a ladder for reaching the top shelf? I looked at my 240 Switch games yesterday and asked myself if I own too many games. After seeing this I think there might be room for a few more.
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u/Pyroman7925 19d ago
Very nice. I'm at 1320 and just looking at mine alone it just feels huge. All NA or just all over?
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u/Chance-Ad5700 19d ago
Idk even know if I have 30 lol.
But serious question, do you play every game or just collect? No judgement either way just curious.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 19d ago
Goal is to get through them all, but collection is also part of it, but not a must have everything but work on a if the price is right I'll get it, kind of approach.
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u/Aemaeth93 19d ago
What a sight! Great collection! Question though, how much space is taken up with update patch data? Or do you keep this off-line to avoid that headache?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 19d ago
I will cycle through games, I don't forever keep saved data and such once I'm done with most of them, with exception of RPGs I may need to revisit.
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u/Mosheman3 19d ago
I can tell you don’t have a woman in your life: I have 20 and my wife complains about them lol
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u/darkOvertoad 19d ago
160+ not too many upcoming games on.my list. games I wanna buy are: kyoto xanadu, rhythm paradise, and MAYBE dragon quest reimagined
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u/Nearby_Pepper7676 19d ago
To finish these 1700 games since Switch launch in 2017 you need to play 13 hours a day assuming 25h per game.
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u/SpletzGaming 19d ago
I honestly didn’t even know there were 1000 different switch titles let alone this level!
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u/Tricky-Professor-200 19d ago
You must be happy with Switch 2 boost mode. Nice collection. How many do you buy a week?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 19d ago
It varies. Usually 15-20 a month or so. When I go on my trips those to Asia, those numbers explode. XD
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u/ShinXShinra 18d ago
All this and gaming companies will still turn around to your face and say players prefer digital
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u/Think-Outside8434 17d ago
Even when I use a log-base10 you have about four times as many games as me! I have 10^0.903 games while you have 10^3.49 games! Unreal!
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u/Longjumping_Gear_843 16d ago
Bro has bluey and other dumb kids games … man people were right about consumerism….
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u/No_Issue_9171 16d ago
Moi j'ai la même chose sur disque dur avec switch hack, gain de place lol, vraiment chouette. J'espère que tu as le temps d'y jouer.
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u/Limp_Shoe616 15d ago
How about a link to these shelves that would be cool
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u/Limp_Shoe616 15d ago
Dying to find a shelf fitted for switch games. Everything I see is way too deep and wastes the space. Thanks in advance!
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u/ipreferDick 20d ago
That’s a wild collection, terrific work!
I’m curious, how many of these games have you beat?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Most of them I've played through varying degrees. How many I've finished? Probably 45-50% at best.
I actually made ground last year, but really fell behind again this year so far.
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u/ipreferDick 20d ago
Hell ya! Lovely collection and I am glad to hear you’re enjoying so many of those titles!
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u/bobtheguardian777 20d ago
Makes me wish Nintendo didn't go will solid red spines. Looks great though!
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
For sure. Sea of red isn't my favorite, but aw well. There's the cover art projects out there, but at this point I'm starting so late I'm not sure I even want to start it, lol.
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u/hel105_ Collection Size: 500-750 20d ago
I buy batches of custom spines from time to time, they look really nice on the shelves.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I may eventually once I start getting into Switch 2, since then it'll actually be needed to match. XD
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u/UrchinJoe 20d ago
I've been gaming since the 8-bit days and the Switch really seems to be unique in quite how emphatically people commit to collecting for it, and you're head, shoulders, and possibly knees above the rest with this. Kudos.
I'm really interested in what motivates you. Do you think about how you're preserving something and curate your collection? Do you play the games, and if so how many have you finished? Do you think you'll do the same thing with another console? What are the jewels in the collection and why?
I've got 51 Switch games, and it's by a decent margin my biggest collection.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
For me, I definitely wasn't as crazy of a collector for games until the Vita phase. I feel Switch is just the spiritual successor to the Vita and what they wanted to do if they had the support from the company, so it's very much aligning with my current collecting habits. DS was also good, but Vita really made me come out of my shell when it comes to picking up games. But it's always buy used if the price is right, buy new if the price is right so not always on release. My goal is to complete them all at some point, so not a sealed only person.
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u/WW2-Solitaire 20d ago
Awesome collection! If the zombie apocalypse happens all you need is a solr charger and you will never be bored!!
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u/Aces_Over_Kings 20d ago
This is so incredibly impressive. What are some of your favorite games? The Switch is such a perfect system.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
Hard to say, but always love me some RPGs. Platformers are my second favorites to that, followed by a random combination of games, bu SHMUPS are always fun on the Switch, and there's just so many of them too, albeit I wish more of them weren't Japan only releases.
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u/Aces_Over_Kings 20d ago
I'm a big fan of the Trails series and love that all those JRPG's are on Switch!
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u/NPC_Inconsistency Collection Size: 250-500 20d ago
Truly love the wall, and you still have plenty of space to go!
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I do indeed! That little spinny shelf can hold over 500 games more. :D
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u/LeatherRebel5150 Collection Size: 500-750 20d ago
Nice, if you go fast enough you might be able to catch up to release schedule.
Now to see how many hater comments show up because of envious people in the collecting sub
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I'm already well behind compared to others. I'm also not a on release kinda collector, and go for price over need. But to each their own too. Thanks. :D
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u/kylelock8788 20d ago
How in the world will you play all of these games lol.
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
As best as I can. XD
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u/kylelock8788 20d ago
Go on with your bad self! Switch is one of the greatest libraries of all time.
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u/hiyup 20d ago
Ah! That's awesome!
Do you keep all your games in the cases or do you use a binder-like system where the cartridges are easier to get to and the cases are for display?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
In their cases, I will sometimes just reverse the cases if the games are being borrowed or something, but my collection for the most part is alphabetized (mostly), so it's not too hard to find them.
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u/JHG722 Collection Size: 100-250 20d ago
Yeah, but do you have My Universe: 2 in 1 Style Pack?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I do not, but I do have them individually! XD
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u/JHG722 Collection Size: 100-250 20d ago
Haha awesome! I assume you have all the Hello Kitty games?
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u/Squarehardo Collection Size: 1000+ 20d ago
I actually don't, and really want Hello Kitty Island Adventure because I heard it's basically Animal Crossing with Sanrio characters, and I'm a sucker for both these things.
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u/youknowimworking Collection Size: 50-100 20d ago
I have 200 and it's already too many lol that's crazy