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Do you collect variants of games (i.e. Greatest Hits, Player's Choice, different colored games, etc.)?

I don't collect variants.

I've seen a few in shops and thought "I should get that because it's different" but then decided not to because I'm not that sort of collector. I do have a few variants. Like Speedball on the Master System. It had two different publishers and somehow I've got both of them. I also have two copies of Streets of Rage 2. One is PAL and one is NTSC, so that I can use one on my Nomad.

I have some different versions of consoles because they were either cheap or they were in a bundle. I like their different functions, though. Like the Mega CD 2 can be loaded without having to mess about in the menu while it's on. You can put the disc in, turn it on and it will load automatically. But that's not what the question was.

Well, I selected for certain systems. But really it depends. I have two copies of Bible Adventures, 1 black and 1 blue. And some Tengen games.  And I would probably get the gray Zelda's. ( if I would ever come across one ).  So, yeah, I guess I voted right. Only for the NES.

I voted no. I suppose if I ran across a deal I couldn't refuse then I'd consider it. But I usually only get 1 copy. Occasionally I'll pick up a 2nd, but only if it's supporting system link multiplayer.

Getting variants is silly and a waste of money since I'm the type of person who just wants the game to play. I'd rather have a collection of more different titles than just variants. The only time I can see getting variants is if there's a series you really really like, or there's content differences between versions of the game (ex: Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition). But otherwise, I think it's ridiculous.

If I happen to find a variation of a game, then I keep it.  But I don't go out looking for them. 

1 copy is enough

nada.

Nope. I would however buy a varient if it was cheap enough and it was worth something.

I don't pro-actively buy them but there are exceptions. If a favorite multi-platform game has console exclusive content it may be worth it. Or a game that had more than one developement team per system which can sometimes make each version unique within themselves I will as well.

I collect all variants.

I don't actively seek most out but i i happen across one i tend to hold onto it.

With the exception of all the NES games i had to sell off.

On Genesis games I dont mind having them but I dont go out of my way to get them. On NES I only collect if it is a major variant like a licensed vs unlicensed games. For the 2600 I will get Sear and the Atari versions of games.

I have a lot of variants for some of the older cart based systems (Atari) but not for the CD systems.

Not big on variants, though if there's something really special about like (if I find both a gold and gray cart of Nintendo World Championships 1990 I'll buy 'em both... for cheap enough, of course) I might look into pickin' one up.

I don't really buy variants.  If they are at a thrift store and I don't know if I have it I'll buy it.  I don't think I really need 2 versions of the same game.  I'll get it, though, if it is a big variant like Tynstar said.

I dont really like variants! by this i mean even though i do but the games to play them i am fussy and dont really want the "cheaper" versions as in Platinum or players choice, I will buy them if i have to as in they are dirt cheap or something very rare but other than that 1 original copy is enough for me.

I collect variants for certain systems. I collect major label variations for the NES and Atari 2600. If I happen to find a slight label variation in my dupe stack for the 2 systems, sometimes I decide to keep them.

I suppose ports are variants, so yeah I do. Gotta love the gba.

I said no, but it's more a question of same system or not.
For an example, I've got Final Fantasy on the NES, PS1, and GBA.  The 3 have differences to them that to me justify the multiple purchases.  Something like greatest hits, players choice, platinum, and so on I'd never want.  Normaly they stick out like a sore thumb when next to the rest and for the most part offer very little in difference between the regular and the cheap release version to warrent the expense.  I'd be more inclined to collect varients in console systems instead as atleast then there's something different.

When I say variant I mean for the same system such as player's choice, etc.  If it is on a different system it is a port and most likely with extra content.

Hell I don't really see Greatest Hits type releases as variants. When I here variants I think picture label vs text label on the 2600 or different color seals on NES games.

GH games are variants though ;)

I had a personal catelog of all the NES variants i had Paperboy, Mario/Duck Hunt, Top GUn are the only ones i can really remember right now.

But i am much less likely to sell or get rid of a game if it has even the slightest difference in it.
I am just that sick and twisted of an individual :)

Example.
I have 3 copies of Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance for 2 systems.
Deadly Alliance Psi Ops Preorder Promotional copy
Deadly Alliance w/ Adema CD bonus
Deadly Alliance Platinum/Greatest Hits

And i still need the standard versions for both as well as the 2 cube versions.

Sick and twisted individual.

Yeah I know but when I here variant I don't think of those.

I'm always picking up NES variants, but my collection is weak right now... so I'll take whatever I can find.  I really want to get into NES variants because I am dissatisfied with the lists I have seen.  Almost all of my cartridge Nintendo games are loose-cart, so I'm only after those types of variants.

I am including all Dreamcast variants in my collection because I am going for a complete collection and there aren't too many out there.

I avoid all Platinum Hits packaging, and don't mind Greatest Hits packaging anymore since I put them on a different shelf.  Nintendo's Player's choice ones don't matter since I don't really have any boxes and the GameCube ones don't bother me much.

I am interested in collecting by franchise though, a la Izret's MK kollection.   I'm interested in all versions of DoA, Halo, and Square ps1 games.