Comments on: Gamer clutter

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:51:42 +0000

I third everything said here BTW

- There are also wireless controllers for xbox (Logitech Precision)
- Consolidate your games
- If you have old consoles replace them with emulation (usally everything below ps1 tech can be emulated on a modded xbox)
- Drop the DVD player

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:51:41 +0000

For those fans of the NES, compact lightweight top-load systems are to be had on eBay for $15 - 40.

The hardware patent on the Nintendo recently expired and companies are making all kinds of clones. No cleaning kits necessary.

By: Jasi

Jasi — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:07:01 +0000

I second those fabulous ideas:
-wireless remotes
-consolodate cases (toss the plastic- wish they sold without)
-donate ps1 and your dvd player
-ikea markor tv armoire keeps everything stowed away nicely. we cut more air holes for better performance and mounted a black powerstrip on the side (out of site) to conserve energy when we’re not playing. we’re still looking for suitable butterfly hinges, if anyone knows - hook an uncluttering sista up.

we also share games with neighborhood kids. rule is, one of theirs for one of ours, one week. name is on the top. it’s mega fun. and who has better games than neighborhood kids?

By: Max

Max — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:52:03 +0000

clavinx thinks he’s cool, but he certainly comes across as an insufferable douchebag.

By: calvinx

calvinx — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:14:01 +0000

Great rid of the games, get off your ass, and actually live an adventure instead of dicking around with a virtual one.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:52:36 +0000

Honestly, the best way to do games is to use the PC.

TV Card + Game System + Wireless Controller.

Of course, this can get complex (as all computer things can), but I find it is far more manageable to use a bookshelf and put my PS2s (both American and Japanese) with my computers (laptop and desktop).

By: Fenimore

Fenimore — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:41:33 +0000

I think one of those entertainment centers from ikea would work for most people, it works for me. It has 4 sections, for consoles and audio receivers . And under there is a drawer for controllers and extra wires.
I agree that putting games back in the case is important. Some of my friends just leave them laying around and its enough to make me cringe. Maybe because im such a freak about keeping my video games clean and crisp.

By: Whitt

Whitt — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:40:09 +0000

Both my PS2 and Xbox 360 have been running since their release days vertically - I’ve never had an issue.

By: Julio Gutiérrez

Julio Gutiérrez — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:16:36 +0000

If you are one of those nostalgia guys that can’t get rid of your old gaming systems, you can consider PC and Mac console emulators. Games run as good as in the real thing, and you will have everyting (gaming system and cartridges) in just one device: your computer. You can begin by taking a look at http://www.emulator-zone.com.

By: squid

squid — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:08:45 +0000

That’s strange, because they show the consoles stacked vertically in all the advertising materials and promotional photos, that would be a huge liability if they were not showing intended use. I mean, I didn’t see a warning in the manual for my Wii or PS2 stating explicitly NOT to do that; I know it’s a really bad idea to shift the console from vertical to horizontal (or vice versa) while turned on with a disc in it, but my Wii has been upright since launch and my PS2 has been upright since I got it in 2004 or thereabouts and it’s fine. Your mileage may vary.

By: Erin at Unclutterer

Erin at Unclutterer — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:07:15 +0000

Nic –

The cart is assembled with the metro shelving we linked to in the post. It’s a “build your own,” in the sense that you buy it in pieces. Someone out there may be making them and reselling them, but we haven’t been able to find such a person. The Container Store near my house sells all of the pieces pictured. I think that the game controllers are actually made for wine bottles. Also, Ikea sells a similar metro shelving type product, which might have all of the pieces necessary. Good luck!

By: Nic

Nic — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:08:22 +0000

I’m interested in getting one of those carts that’s shown in the article - I love that it has those great little catcher hooks to keep controllers in place. Where is it from ?

By: Jarick

Jarick — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:50:56 +0000

Also going to back up the don’t use a console vertically comment. My slim PS2 (replaced an old PS2) died after about 6 months on its side. Motor burned out. I really don’t think they’re meant to spin sideways.

I barely play games, but when I need a hockey fix in the offseason, PS2 with wireless controller does it. Going to be replacing it with an XBOX which will also play classic console games via emulation when modded.

By: wufflebunny

wufflebunny — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:42:35 +0000

Temoshi - I also keep all my system boxes, but I store stuff in them so the space is not wasted.

By: Korijn

Korijn — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:10:25 +0000

I use an A/V Source Selector so I can keep all my devices connected and merely have to press a button in order to switch between consoles.

The wires are all neatly wrapped behind the cabinet they are in so that’s no trouble and I wrap the cords around the controllers after use.

I store my games in a large DVD stand.

Works good enough for me.

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:20:19 +0000

Is the cart show above premade or custom (home) made?

By: Andamom

Andamom — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:58:49 +0000

Doh — on #1, I meant PS2 or PS3 (not a PSP).

By: Andamom

Andamom — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:27:54 +0000

Other thoughts:

1) How about getting rid of a DVD player if you have a PSP?

2) Discarding (recycling of course) the game cases — and putting the games into a folder with sleeves? (Chris Rasco suggested something similar)

3) Trading your console and games with your friends — so that you only have one console on hand at a time?

4) Giving away an item from your household for every challenge or high score you obtain?

By: oneighturbo

oneighturbo — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:56:38 +0000

ha, awesome. i just finished my setup and have been meaning to come over here and search for some gaming post.

I can highly recommend the elfa system at the container store. So easy to design, order and install. Literally, drill 4 holes, mount bar, and everything else is “plug and play”! Place everything on shelves, plug in and GO!

Pictures on my flickr

*hope the links work here.

By: roothorick

roothorick — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:02:07 +0000

WARNING

Standing a console vertically is NOT a good idea. Consoles are made to look like that for display purposes, and rarely hold up when run that way. Your system will last a LOT longer if you just let it sit flat.