Major_Tom_coming_home Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I was wondering if anyone had suggestions / pictures / or plans for building storage for loose 2600 carts? I'm up to about 350 cartridges and my three shelf bookcase just isn't cutting it any more. I have games stacked 17 high which is getting awkward. My neighbor is a retired cabinet maker and is going to help me out, but the only idea that comes to my mind is a bookcase with a lot of shelves spaced slightly taller than the width of a cartridge that can hold the games horizontally without sacking anything vertically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Don't know if this would work, but I remember having cassette cases that would separate the individual cassettes. If you don't want carts stacked, maybe you can create a very thin plywood. Here's a picture of I guess a shelf that holds 100 cassettes. Probably would look better too. Phil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I found a couple adjustable media shelves , stacked 'em & added some shelves to what was there .... the spacing isn't quite uniform but has gotten my carts out where I can get at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawnshop Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Saw this in another thread http://atariage.com/forums/topic/230017-how-many-2600-games-do-you-own/?do=findComment&comment=3077396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RichG1972 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I have the perfect solution! Don't know if this would work, but I remember having cassette cases that would separate the individual cassettes. If you don't want carts stacked, maybe you can create a very thin plywood. Here's a picture of I guess a shelf that holds 100 cassettes. Probably would look better too. Phil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Tom_coming_home Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Thanks! I like the idea of something with individual slots for the cartridges, but it would have to be bought since building would be a pain. If there was something that was a wood finish and the slots were the right size for 2600 games t would be a nice idea. Don't know if this would work, but I remember having cassette cases that would separate the individual cassettes. If you don't want carts stacked, maybe you can create a very thin plywood. Here's a picture of I guess a shelf that holds 100 cassettes. Probably would look better too. Phil Edited September 28, 2015 by Major_Tom_coming_home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Tom_coming_home Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks, I might end up building something similar out of wood, but sized to fit the space I plan on using. For some reason it seems appropriate to me that VCS games should be stored in something made of wood...or at least fake plastic wood grain. :-) I found a couple adjustable media shelves , stacked 'em & added some shelves to what was there .... the spacing isn't quite uniform but has gotten my carts out where I can get at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Tom_coming_home Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Very cool looking, but it wouldn't match in my living room. Pretty much all of my living room furniture is even older then my Light Sixer - I have a mid-century theme going on and that includes my choice of video game console :-) I have the perfect solution! Atarifuji3.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Innit Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Don't know if this would work, but I remember having cassette cases that would separate the individual cassettes. If you don't want carts stacked, maybe you can create a very thin plywood. Here's a picture of I guess a shelf that holds 100 cassettes. Probably would look better too. Phil I'm looking at building a cart shelving system similar to this. I've got the materials, just need to find the time to make it. Don't know whether to make the shelf deep enough to take those longer carts by Imagic and others, or have them in their own smaller unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Besides shelves, I use a briefcase.. Its perfect for on-the-go type situations. I can fit a system and quite a few games to take with me or I just leave it stuffed full of carts and slide it out when needed at home, plus it tucks away nicely when not in use. It looks pretty cool too.. i hope to get more of these cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 For the more special games in my collection I keep them in a an old 8 track case I got from value village. It is lined in red material looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The longer cartridges that you would really have to worry about are by Konami and Commavid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Just bought this stand/case for $7.00 at thrift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RichG1972 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The longer cartridges that you would really have to worry about are by Konami and Commavid. And XONOX, the double enders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Xonox are a whole other ballgame as they are much wider too and would probably not fit in what I had suggested. Individual holders would be most useful for M Network, as if you try to stack them, they will slide due to their irregular shape of thick base and thin end label area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Does anyone know where I can find more of these? I have two for 2600/7800 storage. I really like them and wish I had about 6 more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Does anyone know where I can find more of these? I have two for 2600/7800 storage. I really like them and wish I had about 6 more... looks like an 8-Track storage box ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-8-Track-Portable-Black-Plastic-Storage-Case-With-Original-Box-Holds-12-/252162780070?hash=item3ab612aba6:g:hnEAAOSwo6lWQCOe mebbe stroll though some old record stores ...I'll keep my eyes peeled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Right now I'm rocking a combination of a media cabinet and track shelving for my 2600 games, and even that's not enough.This summer I want to custom build some ceiling-height shelves for my game room. Gotta brush up on my woodworking a little bit, but custom is probably the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Sadly, I have them stored (most of them) in a book cabinet with a closing door. Can't see them, but I do pull out a select dozen titles then play those. Otherwise, my "favorites" are in the old 8 to a book (4 per side) Atari 2600 storage binders which, sadly, are in serious need of more tape on the binder. I really need to get organized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 looks like an 8-Track storage box ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-8-Track-Portable-Black-Plastic-Storage-Case-With-Original-Box-Holds-12-/252162780070?hash=item3ab612aba6:g:hnEAAOSwo6lWQCOe mebbe stroll though some old record stores ...I'll keep my eyes peeled Nice, yeah it does look like that! These were definitely designed specifically for 2600 games though. They fit like a glove. Would kill to find some more of these.....arg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I was looking for a way to sore my cartridges and couldn't find anything suitable so I designed a tray that can be wall hung stacked or laid flat. I drew it up in Sketchup and printed some off with a 3D printer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatWithGravy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Reviving an old thread here, my apologies. On the homepage, under Reference / How To / How To Organize you Game Collection, plastic drawer units manufactured by a company called Iris are used to store loose carts and it looks great! http://atariage.com/howto/storage_tips/LooseCarts.html Only problem is, I'm having a tough time finding these. The How-To even provides an Office Max stock number, but I still can't find em. Anyone know where to get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Or hit up your local Craigs listings, offer up, Let Go..etc and get yourself a used nice sized display case? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I have a wooden crate that I got at Michael's. It's about 13" wide and 18" long and holds 70 games very neatly with the end labels facing upward. It's got handles so it's good if you want to take your collection somewhere. You can fill the bottom with cartridges and then put the console and controllers on top. Now that I have more than 70 cartridges though, I will either have to get a second crate, or find some other solution. I don't want to stack the cartridges in multiple layers because it makes them hard to access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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