There have been a few conversations in regard to reducing collections in 2026 and eliminating certain games and / or systems from collections.
Are you looking to pare down your collection? What are you looking to pair down and why?
Thoughts, Comments... post it up!
I'm thinking of getting rid of my Dreamcast collection. Even though it's a great system, the console and the discs are deteriorating at a rapid pace.
The console itself eventually gets laser problems (my launch day console experienced this about 10 years ago already.) You can change it, but there's only so much you can do to keep it living.
The discs are the other problem. They were not well made and a bunch are now experiencing disc rot. Turning them basically into coasters. My Sonic Adventure disc looks like something ate through the data layer even though it's been in the case most of its life.
The reasons for me to have this collection are getting smaller and smaller.
Wow... I understand the rationale behind getting rid of your Sega Dreamcast collection. It's just weird to read about you doing that in your post LOL ;D Go several years back... I never thought I would've read that coming from you. But it really makes sense and I'm thinking through many of these decisions as well.
I have a vast collection and I'm thinking about selling off many different pieces. More information to come. However, Right now, I'm looking at the following:
Neo Geo CD
Neo Geo AES
Neo Geo MVS Cabinet
Turbo Grafx 16 w/ CD and US System Card 3.0
Turbo Express (after I fix it... ??? )
Sega Saturn
Sega Dreamcast
These are not in any order. It's hard to look at these systems and games and think about parting with them... However, They are all collecting dust. If I had more room, I would be more tempted to keep them. I don't and who knows what the future holds or if we'll look for a larger space in the near future. The reasons are getting smaller and smaller for me as well. Could I actually pull the trigger? ??? Especially on the Neo Geo AES and CD stuff... as I know I will NEVER get it back... especially at today's prices.