If you're a fan of video game history, it might be worth checking out the above video posted by Australian super-collector Joel "Last Gamer" Hopkins. He's got an entire house dedicated to games - with a total of five rooms covering every aspect of his beloved hobby. We previously posted about this world record holder last year when he was in the earlier stages of the project.
Of course, this collector's favourite pastime activity is playing all of his devices and extensive library of games with his family. His house has it all - including racing simulators, game demo units and even an arcade room.
In terms of Nintendo-related content, Hopkins has entire shelves dedicated to amiibo, a library of Game Boy games, hundreds of Wii games, a prototype of GoldenEye 007 and even an Ultra 64. His most played Nintendo system is apparently the Famicom. If you're at all jealous of his collection, just think about the expensive power bills.
How does your own video game collection compare to this one? Tell us in the comments.
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The car from Daytona seals it. Incredible.
Congrats, man. Seriously.
I've been watching Joel for a few years and its astounding how big his collection is. One of his shelves have as many games as I have haha. He's a really laid back guy and you can tell he does it because he loves it.
I don't know what he does professionally but obviously he is quite wealthy in order to do that. I love his video on all the pinball machines he has. Some bring back some cool memories.
OMFG
I am envious. Of course. Who wouldn't? Not only for the stuff he owns, but also for the way he placed all of it, as if it was a museum. I have all my video game related stuff piled up, and the consoles out and ready to use, but always have to change some cable and there is a massive cable nest behind the monitors.
Yes, I'd like to know about his power bills, how he got some companies to GIVE him stuff, and what he does for a living. Because you need money to pay for all that, and TIME to use it, so you can't work. I guess he won the lottery at some point.
Man this is impressive. If I win the lottery, his house is the first place I'm going.
Definitely an impressive collection even though collecting old consoles and that stuff will never be my cup of tea.
That’s amazing! It’s a museum!
His backlog is probably smaller than mine...
Man....
Mine is just a little portion of him since i only buy games what i want / need.
Here is mine right now.
I have a mixed feeling I must say.
In one hand, this is a promotion of hyperconsumption at the max level possible and in the other one, this ensure the preservation of the history...
The owner seems to be a nice man and not that kind of collectors who just feel superior above the others because they own a lot of stuffs...
So, congrats to him because even if you need a lot of money to have that at your place, you need to dedicate a lot of time too for the management of this amazing museum !
Kudos ! ^^
Great collection. I’m jeolous
@Anti-Matter That looks great pal, nice one.
Kinda jealous, but I really don't like things that are still in their packaging, it means they are not being used for the reason they are created.
@Dazzle,
These guys never seem to convince people that are hobby is not very nerdy,and a for the money...I would assume he has built this up over time,I have a home cinema room that has cost me a small fortune,but I did not spend it all at once.
Awesome job on his collection though.
https://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=jonmoz
@johnvboy That looks absolutely amazing.
@johnvboy love it
Epic!
@Anti-Matter thats actually pritty cool!
Very nice, down to earth guy! He already started collecting as a kid, even Japanese and he has some nice contacts in the business. I even heard him speak about having a shop of his own for a while. I love it how he appreciates everything, small or big, he goes crazy, happy as a kid. Priceless.
I am still proud though about my own collection, mainly cartridge based but Completes in Box. Roughly 800 games For Joel that is maybe one corner cabinet max.
I’ve always wondered to myself, if I ever came into millions of pounds, would I do something like this? I do love collecting retro games, but I very much stick to a mixture of what I remember having and playing as a child (for nostalgia), or really good games I missed at the time. Even then, when something is stupidly expensive, I’ll just play it on a flashcart. This is mainly due to financial and time constraints, it keeps me focused and efficient, whilst still scratching that itch.
That’s pretty freaking unbelievable!! I thought my library of 7000 games was huge? Damn!! He must be rich! Has to be!! I got work to do!! 😃
Impressive! A really amazing collection, and the amount of time he must have committed to it is staggering. Good for him!
Slightly depressing thought... he seemingly owns more games than there is plausible time for him to actually get them all out of their respective boxes and play with them a while...!
Also, I hope he doesn't plan to move house anytime... ever!
I don’t know if he has a young child but if so I wonder if he would let his child touch his game collection. It’s actually one of my worries as a new parent, I would feel rotten not allowing my child to touch my game collection but on the other hand young kids easily damage and destroy things.
Love my collection, I'd started reducing to games I only play and even getting Japanese consoles and games due to price and obtainability.
You have to be flithy rich to get a collection like this, whilst impressive, it's just a museum.
I own pretty much every game I want. I was tempted to collect like this for a couple years, but luckily never acted on that urge. 90% of most console's library's aren't worth playing. Be happy with what you have.
No, I'm not jealous.
Yes--yes I am.
God how jealous I am.
It would be amazing to be his kid. Can you imagine being able to play nearly every game and you don’t have to pay a dime?
Nice! And here it is my collection https://vgcollect.com/mastafafik
This guy's enthusiasm is very contagious!
@Don I've very slowly introduced my kid to mine. Never let him go through it on his own, or handle them roughly. For some reason, he really latched onto the Dreamcast (his first real gaming obsession was an old copy of Sega Marine Fishing...I ended up letting him keep the manual in his room because he loved going through it, and it's shredded with use now, but considering that's still an easy to get game, and he loved it so much, I actually enjoyed watching him wear it out). He's eight now, and we've played through plenty of old games together. He has his own Wii U (he's still more enamored with that than our Switch) and a 3DS. Over time, I've taught him that my old games, especially the ones in the box, are rare and valuable, and have to be respected in how we handle them, but he also knows and appreciates that one day they will all be his.
@johnvboy That's pretty much what he's saying in that video. He probably does make more money that many of us too though which is fine.
I think what many fail to realize is that game rooms just don't get built overnight. Its years of collecting, vs space, vs financials vs where you are in your life. There was a good thread on reddit on this recently and looking at the type of response was that many individuals with now dedicated game rooms are in their 40s. There is no instant grat on this. 7 years I've moved with my family into my house and finally this year starting to built it. Should be ready in 6-12 months Nowhere near this extreme though rofl
holy molly...what a fan ... mine just pales. Can't fathom the amount of currency spent on the collection.
@kuliddar Yep, finally got my first games room since I was 11 when I married in my late 30s. Now my sons rule that roost during the day... but it's mine when they go to bed! Having said that, there is nothing quite like your kid asking to play one of your older consoles with you. Quite a bonding experience, even if they do occasionally break something. Now THAT is a parenting test!
@Anti-Matter odd that you have your very own art on display
So hard right now.
Been watching his Last Gamer channel for a while and can try answer some questions posted on here. He started collecting over 40 years ago, so it's taken some time. He seem to have good connections around the world as well. He works with repairing arcade machines, both as a profession and hobby. Apparently he has had some luck at the stock market as well, which has made this collection possible. And he probably has the luckiest kid ever, who is allowed to play all the games, age apropriate I guess, and arcade machines!
@belfastgonzo Definitely! Playing with your kids is awesome. They catch on quick and figure out how to beat you lol.
What does he do for a living?
@StephenWolf
Thank you for the advice. I’m happy to know that you were able to share your hobby with your son and the many games you and him enjoyed playing together.
The collection is impressive, but I'm not at all jealous. I'm more concerned about the lack of time that I have to enjoy all those great games if ever I owned that collection. Kudos to Joel, I have nothing but respect for him.
That's one massive collection!
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