Best way of cataloging your collection?

[xDragonWarrior]

The software is called GCstar:http://wiki.gcstar.org/en/Install and I currently use it.The reason why I use GCstar instead of cataloging them with Excel is that with GCstar,you have a virtual shelf and when you add a game,It's cover goes on the shelf(a virtual version of your shelves).it does everything excel can do and more. It also catalogs board games,books,comics,computer software,mini vehicles,movies,music,numismatic(coins),periodicals,smart cards,stamps and TV shows.It even picks tonight's game(just picked Perfect Dark for me)There also is an android version so you can make sure you don't by the same game twice which also has a scanner that makes cataloging faster and easier.Try this software and tell me your opinion.I think it's the best way of cataloging your games if you don't already have thousands of games cataloged in excel or another program

 

What are some of your ways you catalog your collection?..

Edited May 30, 2013 by xDragonWarrior

[goldenegg]

For my gaming collection, I just go the Excel route. This is the best option for me as I can view and edit the spreadsheet across all my devices.

 

For my DVD/BD collection, I use DVD Profiler.

[Necron99]

I keep hearing about GCStar and yet every time I check I remember why I pass it up. just give me an installer....don't make me code or script to get it working.

 

also, the shelves remind me of a Videoflicks/Blockbuster. my shelves look nothing like that.

 

I've tried collectorz.com and found it a huge hassle to organize everything, especially sorting region stuff. As a program I found it easier to add every game individually with my own data than relying on the database. There is no worthwhile free version of this either. and they charge for Android/IPhone apps.

 

Excel is still my number one choice.

[per]

I curently use Excel, but I also record a lot of other info about my games as well (like chip IDs, sizes, PCB type/configuration, game IDs, ring codes and eventually checksums).

Edited May 30, 2013 by per

[xDragonWarrior]

I keep hearing about GCStar and yet every time I check I remember why I pass it up. just give me an installer..Japanese t make me code or script to get it working.

 

also, the shelves remind me of a Videoflicks/Blockbuster. my shelves look nothing like that.

 

I've tried collectorz.com and found it a huge hassle to organize everything, especially sorting region stuff. As a program I found it easier to add every game individually with my own data than relying on the database. There is no worthwhile free version of this either. and they charge for Android/IPhone apps.

 

Excel is still my number one choice.

 

The link to GCstar is for the installer and you don't need a code or script for it to work.You can also change the shelf background color and add your own data(ntsc,pal,US,Japanese etc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited May 30, 2013 by xDragonWarrior

[VectorGamer]

I use rfgeneration.com

[nanochess]

I use a spreadsheet and when my collection is "stable" I print the sheets as a little catalog.

 

Also I keep rarity, state of game, box/manual/overlay/cartridge checklist, price (in case I need to resell) and origin (in case I need more)

 

Lately I've added some extra details like label variations.

[cimerians]

I use Collectorz. It's ok but it can be tedious adding games or moving your install to another PC etc.

[CatPix]

I use Datacrow for all my stuff.

Maybe not the most practical tool, but you can't have one almost universal tool doing all the things right.

[Seob]

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/155321-game-collection-management-software/page__hl__+collectorz?do=findComment&comment=1905215

[BassGuitari]

I just use GoogleDocs spreadsheets.

[Kulp]

I use backloggery.com

 

check mine out at http://backloggery.com/Kulp

works like a charm! love it! fast and easy and does exactly what I want it to.

out game shopping and easily and quickly bring it up on my phone to see if I already have that game or not ...etc.

Edited May 30, 2013 by Kulp

[Christophero Sly]

I keep it all in my head.

[MH_Warrior]

I've been using vgcollect.com (see my signature).

[Taskmaster99]

I use Game Vault on my iphone. Free app. not bad.

[Ghost Soldier]

I use rfgeneration.com

Same

[Lendorien]

I also use RF generation.com. It has an amazingly extensive database, including a lot of variations. It also has an android ap.

[cimerians]

Collectorz is now subscription based so thats now out the door. Time to check all the ones on this thread.

[Hatta]

Don't use Excel for a database. What happens if you want to sort your spreadsheet, but forget to select a column?

[cimerians]

GCstar is pretty sweet! Will be checking some others but this is very cool.

[TwinChargers]

Put me down also for RFGeneration.

[Rex Dart]

Don't use Excel for a database. What happens if you want to sort your spreadsheet, but forget to select a column?

 

Not a problem if you're using filters.

[Metal Jesus]

On Mac OSX I use Delicious Library which uses the iSight camera to scan bar codes and fill in art/information from Amazon. One Button publish to any web server:

 

Here is my collection with a nice look:

http://www.jetcitycakes.com/deliciouslibrary/

[+bennybingo]

I currently use a card catalog, which runs on the dewey decimal operating system.

[Seob]

Collectorz is now subscription based so thats now out the door. Time to check all the ones on this thread.

Just received a mail about the subscription. It will cost 25 dollar a year. Guess i'm not going to upgrade my version anymore. To bad i cannot use the connect function anymore, but i'm sure i can live with that.