My friend and I collect old video games. But all my physical media just sits on my shelves and collects dust. Why do I even collect them? I literally just emulate everything. Is there a purpose to what I do? People ask me why I collect and I never have a real answer because I don’t even know. If I never play my stuff, is it worth just selling?

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    1 year ago

    It your stuff. Keep it or get rid of it when you’re ready. There is no obligation either way.

    Case in point. I just gave away a PS1 with FFVII and FFVIII, plus a PS2 with GOW1/2, FFXII. We’re moving house and I packed the PS1 in a box and then I realised right then, I didn’t want it anymore. A switch flicked. Inmy case I didn’t want to sell, just give to someone who would treasure them.

    If you no longer have a connection to the stuff, maybe free up the space always good to declutter - but don’t get rid of it just because you think you should.