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TI’s FIELD GUIDE TO COLLECTING GAME COLLECTOR APPLICATIONS
This column / article / retrospective or whatever you want to call it is a reflection on
why and how we collect video games. Each time we’ll cover a different topic and discuss various (sometimes) polarizing topics that affect us.
In the past few decades, the world of video game collecting has seen a significant transformation, driven in large part by the advent of sophisticated game collector apps proliferated by the evolution of the internet and the adoption of modern smartphones and Apple’s App Store / Google’s Play ecosystem. Before platforms like Collectorz.com and various other apps came along, the best way that people could track their game collections was via spreadsheets and various online forums. Forgive me if I missed
out on some obvious items, but
I personally didn’t start keeping track of my game collection until Collectorz.com came along in the
By Tristan Ibarra
early 2000s.
Platforms like Collectorz.com, Gameye, and Retro Game Collector have become indispensable tools for enthusiasts, offering an organized and efficient way to manage
and expand their collections.
This article delves into the functionalities, benefits, and impact of these apps on the video game collecting community.
THE EVOLUTION OF GAME COLLECTING
The hobby of video game collecting has evolved from a niche interest to a mainstream passion full of financial investments. Collectors range from those seeking nostalgia by acquiring games from their childhood to serious archivists aiming to preserve gaming history. The growing value of rare games and the increasing complexity of managing large collections have created a demand for specialized tools to aid collectors.
Traditionally, collectors relied
on manual methods such as spreadsheets, notebooks, and memory to keep track of their games. However, the limitations of these methods became apparent as collections grew. The need for
a more efficient, accurate, user- friendly, and crowd sourced solution led to the development of game collector apps.
COLLECTORZ.COM
Collectorz.com is one of the pioneers in the game collecting app market. It offers a comprehensive suite
of tools designed to make the management of game collections seamless. The app supports a wide range of platforms, from classic consoles like the Atari and Sega Master System to modern systems like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Key Features
• Database Management: Collectorz.
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