I enjoy both computer programming (Usually in Delphi, but I do know some C++, C#, Python, PHP, and others) and video gaming. Some people call me a little crazy on the gaming angle, since I collect old (usually non-IBMPC) computers and video game consoles. Yes, including the handhelds. ^.^ Currently the collection of my brother and I comprises some 49 video game consoles and at least 20 very obsolete computers - counting duplicates. Admittedly, we don't have anywhere near that many DIFFERENT machines, but we're always looking for more. ;-P

As you can find several of my released programming projects here on this site - many others aren't released or never quite get off the ground - I thought I might as well list the results (so far) of my other, somewhat related hobby for anyone who's interested enough to look. I may even put up photos some point, if I have a lot of time on my hands and I'm not feeling lazy for once.

If you happen to have any old (preferably working) hardware or software that you're willing to donate, contact me, please. I'll be sure to give it a good home. ^.^ I do play and use all the machines I have any games for - computers I have no, or very little software I admit I don't use very often. I have no reason to use one of them to handle my documents because the newer computers are so much more convenient...but games are another matter! If nothing else, I'd love to hear about your collections - it's always great to know someone else enjoys collecting (and using!)this sort of thing. :-)

Lists

Video Game Consoles
Obsolete Computers

Video Game Consoles

Some of these I have duplicates of, but I'm not going to list which here, or the list of games for each system. If people are interested in my doing so (or I get bored enough) I may do so, though there are enough it'll be moved to a sub-page.

This list has shrunk a little... my brother and I split our collection a while back. I'd love to collect the missing items again. (Jaguar, Intellivision, Game.com, TG16, and a second Virtual Boy for starters)

3DO
Atari 2600
Atari 7800
Atari Lynx
ColecoVision
J.C. Penney Pong Machine (xD)
Microsoft XBox
Neo Geo CD
Neo Geo Pocket Color
Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Game & Watch - Zelda Twinscreen
Nintendo Game Boy
Nintendo Game Boy Pocket
Nintendo Game Boy Color
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Nintendo Gamecube
Nintendo Virtual Boy - Needs the hood... anyone?
Sega Dreamcast
Sega Game Gear
Sega Genesis/32X/CD
Sega Master System
Sega Saturn
Sony Playstation
Sony Playstation 2
Sony Playstation 3
Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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Obsolete Computers

This list is by no means complete, and it mainly lists the more unusual systems in our collection. I have quite a few parts and pieces lying around that are more mundane - just old. I mean, who needs an EGA video card for their PC anymore? I'm sure I can't think of anyone. o.o

Apple IIe Platinum
Apple IIGS
Apple Macintosh Plus
Apple Macintosh SE/30
Atari 1200XL
Commodore 128D
Commodore 64 (standard and C64C)
Commodore Amiga 1000
Commodore Vic-20
Compaq Portable II
IBM PCjr
Tandy 1000HX
Timex Sinclair 1000

Wanted

Almost anything Atari. :P
Anything Neo Geo.
Vectrex
NEC TurboGraphx-16/TurboExpress/TurboCD/TurboDuo hardware.
Virtual Boy
Intellivision

Seriously, I'd love to have just about any video games and/or hardware, really, if you feel like donating it to a good home. :) I love to play these things as well as keep them in working condition if at all possible!