How A Grandma Accidentally Became A Game Boy Collector

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Has it ever happened to you that you ended up purchasing the same video game more than once, not because it’s a remake or a different version for another platform, but the identical game multiple times?

A Reddit user named KrisReed stumbled upon a hidden love for gaming in their grandma – boasting numerous Game Boys and heaps of old-school games. The collection, posted on r/gaming, sparked widespread awe and curiosity among the online community.

The Unexpected Treasure Trove

As a passionate gaming enthusiast, I recently stumbled upon an extraordinary discovery – my late grandmother’s unique gaming legacy that surpasses anything I’ve ever seen before. Among the remarkable finds were a staggering 26 copies of Wario Land 4, a whopping 13 copies of Mario Pinball Land, and an astounding 19 Game Boy Advance SPs. A photo shared on r/gaming also revealed a Game Boy Color and a collection of blurred-out cartridges, sparking curiosity among fans about the potential hidden treasures concealed within this trove.

My grandmother’s game collection. We’re not sure if she knew how to overwrite existing game files.
by u/KrisReed in gaming

The post spread rapidly, igniting discussions and drawing praise from the gaming community. Despite the large quantity of identical posts causing some suspicion, it’s evident that this grandmother harbors deep affection for her handheld consoles, particularly Wario Land 4. One could wonder, did she acquire these games from various sellers, or perhaps from another grandmother who had a collection of games?

Theories Behind the Collection

Why would anyone need 26 copies of the same game? Theories have flooded in:

  • Battery Blues: Perhaps she didn’t know how to charge her Game Boys and bought new ones whenever the old ones “died.”
  • Save Slot Struggles: Some suggest she didn’t know how to overwrite save files and bought new cartridges to start fresh.
  • Shopping Mishaps: Online shopping errors might have led her to accidentally order multiples of the same item.
  • Thoughtful Inheritance: She may have intentionally stockpiled the consoles and games, planning to pass them down to her grandchildren.

Without a doubt, KrisReed’s hobby wasn’t casual; it was carefully cultivated. She took great care to leave behind printed manuals and handwritten annotations detailing her favorite games, a poignant touch that added depth to her collection. It seems this grandmother might find joy in playing The Sims on PC. That way, there are no endings or charging concerns, and she won’t discard the computer after completing it.

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2025-01-27 14:39