Video Game Collection Program?

[thegamezmaster]

I know there are PC programs that let you keep track of all your video games and systems and I have a lot. What is the best and easiest one to use and where can I get it for free? Mainly asking people that use one now. Thanks,thegamezmaster.

[Seob]

Don't use it, but it is for free: http://www.sisimizi.org/

[jaybird3rd]

There's always Cart Commander.

[disjaukifa]

Is there something that is multi-platform or Java so that those who don't use Windows can have a program as well??? If not and people are interested I might be able to start making one in Java.

[Itchy Koala]

It's not a PC program but rfgeneration.com is my weapon of choice. You can track everything including label variations and such. And I don't have to worry about losing all my info if my computer crashes.

[pacpix]

I use a really nice website called vgcollect

[Seob]

I don't trust online based databases. What if for some reason it goes offline, then you can't access your db, and maybe in the worst case you lose all your data. Leaving you with noting then spending hours and hours of inputting them back.

Our what if they decide they going to charge for the service provided? Then you have to pay our your data is lost?

Our am i to sceptic?

Edited September 18, 2011 by Seob

[Hatta]

I don't trust online based databases. What if for some reason it goes offline, then you can't access your db, and maybe in the worst case you lose all your data. Leaving you with noting then spending hours and hours of inputting them back.

Our what if they decide they going to charge for the service provided? Then you have to pay our your data is lost?

Our am i to sceptic?

 

The best thing to do is use a real RDBMS like MySQL or PostgreSQL. That way you can choose from any database host you want (most web provders offer database access), you can back up your database yourself, and you can even run the database yourself at home if you want.

[godslabrat]

I've wanted this, but I'd also like an iPhone App, so that I can check potential purchases.

[disjaukifa]

I've wanted this, but I'd also like an iPhone App, so that I can check potential purchases.

 

I bought the Atari 2600 Collector's app for 1.99 for my iPod Touch and its been fantastic for going to flea-markets and searching through games to see what is rare and what I already have, I can't tell you how many times in the past I've gone to a flea-market, bought a game just get home and discover I already have it.

[Shephda]

Guess I'm either old or just an old fashioned nerd. I made an Excel Spreadsheet. Fully customizable and I can use it on my smart phone.

You could use just about any spreadsheet or database program for those who are Microsoftphobes.

[S1500]

Avoid VGcollect for Android. It is easily the sorriest excuse for a game collecting app I have ever seen. There's almost nothing pre-NES, and if there is, it's inaccurate.

[Rex Dart]

Just use a spreadsheet. I started mine in MS Excel & then moved it over to google docs, so I can access it from most places.

For those who'll come whining that you can't do ___ in a spreadsheet, just remember that it holds precisely as much information as you bother to enter.

[disjaukifa]

Spreadsheet is a great idea but I'd like a program that I can go to a flea-market and look up info about the game, its rarity, average price, etc.

[Shephda]

Spreadsheet is a great idea but I'd like a program that I can go to a flea-market and look up info about the game, its rarity, average price, etc.

 

I check my spreadsheet on my phone to see if I have the game or not, if it's a game I suspect is "rare", then I look it up on Rarityguide.com to get an idea, or eBay ones that have sold. all this from my little old smart phone.

[Rex Dart]

Spreadsheet is a great idea but I'd like a program that I can go to a flea-market and look up info about the game, its rarity, average price, etc.

Well, I was responding to the topic post, asking how to keep track of games & systems he owns.

If you've got internet access at the flea market anyway, can't you just look it up?

Edited September 19, 2011 by Rex Dart

[Wntermute]

I started out using IGN.com for this, but found a lot of their platforms' listings lacking (such as Vic-20).. so for strict listing of my collection purposes, I made my own in XML+XSLT then moved to XML+PHP once I got a bit better.

[Hatta]

Don't use a spreadsheet as a database. All it takes is for you to "sort this column" just once, and the relations between your fields are entirely destroyed. Even a flat text file would be safer.

[Rex Dart]

Don't use a spreadsheet as a database. All it takes is for you to "sort this column" just once, and the relations between your fields are entirely destroyed. Even a flat text file would be safer.

Seems to me you'd have to go out of your way to pull a boner of that magnitude; scramble the sort & then save it that way?

[Shephda]

Don't use a spreadsheet as a database. All it takes is for you to "sort this column" just once, and the relations between your fields are entirely destroyed. Even a flat text file would be safer.

 

I've done that once or twice when I was young and stupid, now that I'm old and stupid I have learned how not to make stupid mistakes.

Mostly, that is.

[madk]

I use a really nice website called vgcollect

 

I don't trust online based databases. What if for some reason it goes offline, then you can't access your db, and maybe in the worst case you lose all your data. Leaving you with noting then spending hours and hours of inputting them back.

Our what if they decide they going to charge for the service provided? Then you have to pay our your data is lost?

Our am i to sceptic?

 

Matt here from VGCollect. We have been putting loads of work into our database and collection features so please check us out. It's a community driven project so we really value any feedback. Any data you store in your collection is yours and we even offer a free .csv export whenever you want it.

 

 

Avoid VGcollect for Android. It is easily the sorriest excuse for a game collecting app I have ever seen. There's almost nothing pre-NES, and if there is, it's inaccurate.

 

I agree that our Android app is a joke. It has taken a back seat to our web app which is growing daily. We are quickly closing in on 20,000 items with close to 100 verified edits daily. The database is community driven so if you notice an area that is lacking please let us know and we'll knock it out in no time. If you were disappointed by the app I urge you to check out the site and let me know if you have suggestions or issues.

[Seob]

I already use a paid catalog program. Although not perfect, it is good enough for me.

[SlowCoder]

I also like to use a simple spreadsheet. I am in control of my file(s), not reliant on anyone else to back up or maintain the data. And I'm not tied down to any single source or application that could become defunct without warning.

 

When I'm out and about, I do use an application to look up value and rarity of stuff. I call it the "Internet". eBay is a fair price guide, and I look up the completed and sold prices. I go to AtariAge for my Atari game rarity. Again, no single point of failure will keep me from getting at least most of the information I need.

[+TrekMD]

i'll have to check out some of these. I've been looking for a way to keep track of my collection.

[TheGameCollector]

Don't use it, but it is for free: http://www.sisimizi.org/

 

I had never heard of this. I am actually liking it because it can use allgame.com for getting info. I used to use that site long before joining any collecting forums.