Is owning multiples of a console obsessive/hoarding?

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theflea:
I own extras as in one opened to use, and others I pick up that where complete in box I keep to display (and on hand if one i use breaks down) and of course I keep variations but do I keep every N64 i pick up from garage sales? no. I use those for trade.
Any extra console/game I pick up is open to trade/sell. Shoot I sometime feel stupid for holding on to greatest hits or Players Choice versions when I own the original label.
I will hold on to an extra system if it has a history to break easy too, like the Virtual Boy eyes going out.

I know collectors who keep every copy one one game. One holds on to every copy of Bo Jackson Baseball for some reason. Another collects every copy he can find of Tetris DX. I never got this, but if this makes you happy you keep on hording every copy you find. lol

dashv:
I see no problem.

Then again I have 2 game boys. 2 nes systems, 2 genesis systems, 2 2600's, and a SNES and super famicom, 2 playstation 1's, and 2 psps.

htimreimer:

--- Quote from: thecrypticodor on May 19, 2014, 11:22:24 pm ---A friend of mine was looking through my collection earlier and he asked me as to why I have so many duplicates of certain consoles. I tried explaining to him it was for a couple of reasons. That some of them I play almost on a daily basis so they'll naturally experience a lot of wear and a backup will eventually be needed. So I get them whenever I find them cheap. Also for older systems if I'm gonna shell out top dollar for some of the rarer expensive titles especially ones for older systems I like the feeling that I'm always have a working units to play them on. He didn't really seem satisfied with my answer and said that I'm just obsessive and a hoarder. :(

What are your guys thoughts on this is owning multiples of consoles a obsessive or hoading behavior?
Your thoughts

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it depends how many your talking about, 2,3 maybe 4 is no problem, when you have 5+ of the same console or game, you need to talk to your family physician about OCD,anxiety and mental illness also if you are experiencing extreme difficulties letting go of an item, that's another reason to talk to your family physician

my source of information, i have mental illness and i have some problems with this also i do a lot of research on this type of stuff for some reason

ffxik:
I don't really see a problem with it. However asking those of us in the collecting circle is kind pointless since we all pretty much do it and will affirm each others actions for the most part. I'm just throwing that out there. I'm not trying to start anything.

I also collect multiples of systems, albeit a little differently. My big thing is hardware or cosmetic design differences. I don't go for limited edition branded consoles. I don't own a Modern Warfare 2 or Halo 3 Xbox 360 with my Arcade that I currently use, but I don't see the problem owning my Arcade, a Slim, and an E model.

My big thing is how do they differ outside and inside. What is their setup? How do they differ during disassemble? What can I learn when it comes time for a unit to fail? I'm actually actively looking for the alternate 360's and PS3's at the moment. System function is optional. Especially when I first get them I'll grab my tool kit and dive in.

I do own many duplicates of some systems. I'm working on getting them fixed up and out though. Come to think of it I don't even know why they are listed in my collection here. Time for some clean up.

Wow that's one heck of a tangent. Sorry about that. :(

scott:
I don't see it as a problem. I have a few Game Boys, and couple Game Boy Pockets and one of each different hardware version (GB, Play it Loud, GBP, GBL and GBC). 2 Original DS systems and a DS Lite. I have 2 NES consoles, both of which don't work but I've held onto for parts and I've had a couple PS2s.

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