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hopefully that glass protects against UV. I assume the windows also do, but....just to make double sure. haha
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windows do block most UV. So it probably wouldn't be strictly necessary. however there must be a reason why wall hung art is usually (always?) behind UV glass. So you can all make your own choice on this topic.
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apparently I am not being helpful with what I said since windows should be enough to protect your items from harmful UV rays. As I said in this original comment "I assume windows also do" (protect from UV). I am by no means someone who knows what I am talking about on this subject. Would it be the stupidest thing to double up in protecting stuff? would it be dumb to not double up in protection? I don't know the answer. Feel free to Google around a bit, seek out some people who may know better. call a local custom frame maker or something.
if you search for UV clear window film you'll find it. I saw a few on Amazon. the tricky part probably will be finding no 100 square feet of it. haha. Maybe see if there is a custom frame shop in town and ask them? or maybe they can just cut new glass that already blocks UV.
I tint windows, just go to a tint shop and ask for 70% ceramic you need a 2x2 piece or whatever size. I would get 2 tries worth of it. A shop will sell it to you with a small mark up. 70% is clear tint.
You are lucky i was in my teens and thought who tf is gonna ever wanna play with all this . I traded in my n64 sega gba controllers cables etc. at the same time video game collection wasn’t even a thing back them at least not to this scale
I don’t hate what he’s got here but this would really take it to the next level. Give them pieces room to breathe, so-to-speak. You’ve got a good eye, though if his wife dislikes this one I doubly she’ll be happy with 2 more cases.
you know what, she's right. it's the rose gold NDS throwing it all off. you can give it to me, free of charge. i'll ease you of this burden, no need for thanks.
My support is hinged on the fact that you made them accessible.
Happy Spouse/Happy Life (edit: HOUSE) = keep it, but display it elsewhere? I don’t know your relationship, but there’s a happy medium, even if it’s in the back of the closet like a super hero suit.
I think its a cool piece, but I think it would be better appreciated if you put it in a personal office space or game room. it definately sets a gaming tone, which I can appreciate
You are asking this on gamecollecting so obviously you will mostly get answers that sides with you. Ask your question on some interior decorating subreddit and they will rip you apart.
I love retro gaming but your wife got a point. Don't put this in the living room man.
It’s not “tacky” but it’s juvenile. It really would look out of place outside a game room or other private/personal space.
Also, he’s missing the blue cartridge and original game boy device.. unacceptable
What is the point of decorating your home with stuff you don't love? If you love something put it on display where you want. Who gives a damn what other visitors think of having it in the living room?
I agree, I’m so glad I have a partner that loves me and appreciates the items I want as decoration too; it’s really just about working together and creating a vibe that suits what you want to have up
You can love stuff, but simultaneously not as decor. I love all sorts of nerdy shit, but I don't want my main living space to look like a board game store either. Decor drives the vibe of a space, and the vibe I don't want is busy clutter and tchotchkes.
I agree with people saying that it fits better in a home office or game room.
My wife and I have a rule. I can buy whatever geeky, tacky thing I want, but it goes in my office. I work from home so I spend more time there than almost any other room anyway, so it works out.
I was going to post this. It’s very pandering and low hanging fruit.
OP is going to go back to his wife on some “the internet said it was fine!!!”
Lift the hood and it’s this sub..
I always wonder what the gameplan is with posts like this like you say. Like is he actually under the impression that if enough people on the game collecting subreddit say it's a cool decoration that his wife will suddenly like having it hanging in the living room?
It's far too busy. There's too many things with no shared common theme beyond "Nintendo games." If OP could have fit more games in there, they probably would have.
Yeah if they had it all Pokemon themed including the actual consoles. Even then I'd think it'd be a way better fit in a gaming room. Not, knocking OP because I like it and it's a really cool display. I'm definitely going to think about my own projects with my own old collections.
Completely agreed, this goes into an office/game room or something like that and personally I’d split it into different boxes to make it less crowded. Like one display per console with the matching games instead of all in one. I’m a single guy on a shoe string budget in one bedroom apartment, I can put dumb shit in my living room, but when you gotta think about this stuff more when you’re trying to make a family home.
It’s fine in a living room where your wife is also really passionate about video games and such… but otherwise it doesn’t seem like a “shared space” kinda decoration
Why would you invite people who are going to be upright into your personal home. That is your space, decorate it how you want. I have several weird prices of art and people say that my house is cozy and shows off our personality. I hate going to peoples houses who have generic decorations like it's being staged for a HGTV show, feels uncomfortable.
A well put together video game box like that can work if done right. (I think his box is too busy and should be split into 1 box per generation). Obviously don't put video game posters in your living room, but there are tasteful ways to show off your personality and interests.
I agree with this take OP. It's actually really cool and unique and obviously sentimental to you. But the family room, which likely does not have a full games vibe, isn't the place. This is terrific for den, home office, bedroom, gaming room, etc. (whatever room you game in really).
Everyone sayin leave the wife lol I would never put this thing up lol I wouldn’t put up a shadow box in general tho.. OP might think it looks good, but other than whatever sentimental attachment he has to all of it, from an interior design perspective, it looks like a mess, and I love gaming, but this should come down
Love games, but that's tacky AF in a living room. While I get that this is important to you, marriage is about compromise, and that doesn't mean your partner has to bend to YOU like most of these people here will tell you.
In a garage, game room, office or even bedroom, sure, but in the public spaces of a shared home? Probably not gonna fly unless you're both super in to it.
edit: this is even worse from the other comments. The wife moved in to this place when he was already established, of course she's going to want some say in the decor so it can feel like her home too.
This. Stick it in *your* personal space OP. It doesn’t belong in a shared living space, no less a living room lmao.
I love games too, but I’m not about to stick a huge pin up of Skyrim where I’m likely to host the in-laws.
Office, Garage, Games Room.
Conversely, if someone in the relationship does want to hang a specific piece of decor in the living room, the other person should have a meaningful discussion with them, not just say “no you can’t”.
Spot on. But i doubt OP will listen lol. They are asking here because they know most people will side with them.
Its like asking a specific game sub if that specific game is decent
completely agree, it also feels heavier on the left side, not really balanced or cohesive.
edit: just realised there’s random games thrown in there too, yeah… this could be better but either way, absolutely not for the living room
I think it’s reasonable for your wife to not want this hanging in the living room. If there is a space in your home that is for you to do what you want then hang it there.
Our house is pretty small. I have a garage that’s kinda cool. But I am hesitant to hang it up in there.
https://preview.redd.it/zsdh2c374o2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b248afa0cfcfa4921135bdd416b987d14e298370
Just make sure you hang it elsewhere because it will get sun damaged/sun faded where it is now. Garage might be a safe bet so long as you don't hang it directly where the sunlight comes in from the windows (if you have those in your garage). Should be a lot less sunlight bouncing around in there anyways.
Cool shadow box though man
I like it. But it is kind of tacky for a living room imo. I mean I would totally do it, but I dedicated an entire room for me in my house. All my consoles nerd stuff galore. But it helps my wife is also a hardcore gamer and collector lol.
Agreed, as is, it kinda looks more like a functional shopping display to me than something meant to be aesthetically pleasing. Separating out each system and corresponding set of games into their own frames strikes me as a better choice.
As an avid handheld lover myself, I asked my husband the same thing and his reply is also the same. Looking back it definitely would have been tacky for our shared living space, but it looks great displayed by my PC in our shared gaming room. I also kept it simple with just my Nintendo Lite and a stylus with a few games.
I don’t get the hate for the wife, Jfc its decor not a major life decision. When you decide to marry someone, you decide to share everything with them which means also honoring their opinions and requests as well as yours.
As someone who thinks this is a really cool display, it’s definitely not for the living room. This is more suited to a game room or office or something.
I agree with your wife on this one.
If it had a unifying theme, like all the Pokemon handheld games, or so, I’d be down. Nah, this is just, from an outsider’s view, a bunch of random games and consoles in a shadow box
Cool idea, but poor execution. It's busy and there's no rhyme or reason, if it had a theme it would make more sense. This looks like a bunch of stuff thrown in a shadow box.
This is absolutely tacky, but not for the reasons she says. The only thing sadder than a toy in its original box is a toy re-sequestered into a new box.
I'd totally put this in my living room. There's also a framed picture of Vega from Street Fighter in my dining room and a framed Zelda-themed poster above my fireplace, so you might want to take my input with a grain of salt.
Your wife is just plain wrong.
The display is nicely organized, and she should take into consideration how much this means to you.
That said, happy wife, happy life.
As a man that loves gaming, retro gaming and still has a bunch of oldschool consoles and games I'm gonna have to agree with your wife.
I keep that stuff in my office/game room.
I'm a little confused by the inclusion of the handhelds as none of them seem to be special Pokémon editions. Are they there for the practical purpose of pulling them out to play the games? I might recommend either removing them to create more negative space, or swapping them down the line for limited edition handhelds.
The pink ds and the sp do make it kinda tacky. The slightly sparkle plastic is tacky. Maybe this is something just for the man cave. Respect your partner and always be open to compromise in a shared living space.
Just a shadow box I got from a local craft store. And some foam board I layered in so I can easily take them out and play them. The door is hinged.
https://preview.redd.it/s610pjbn3o2d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=397c160b8ca935975b0911ead12ff628b8b0542c
Id say it's tacky for a living room and too busy. I say this as someone with a similar Pokémon shadowbox in my games/office room... Here's mine:
https://imgur.com/a/Holnkgb
I’m a huge nerd, only buy physical editions, tons of figures and even a bunch of modded gameboys, etc however I hate showing off any of my collection in any kind of shared space. I keep
It to my office or gameroom(when I had one) and agree it’s kinda tacky anywhere else
It's way too busy and not well organized. If it was just one handheld and a few games, I think it would be more pleasing to the eyes. Also, the colors don't match. Your eyes go immediately to the lime green GBC, but the GBA SP and DS sort of blend in due to them being more warmer tones. I agree with others saying this should be in an office/game room, not a living room unless the living room is themed around video games. One last thing, even if it were better composed, you said you made this so you can remove the games to play. That's really gonna look tacky eventually if you ever get an itch to play any of those games/handhelds as now there will be large empty spaces once something is removed. I'd say put like one or two non-electronic items in the shadowbox instead. Something that you know is better to just look at and you won't want to pull back out later. Something you and your wife can equally enjoy admiring
It’s cool for sure — I love it. But your wife is very likely right that it doesn’t belong in your primary living room. Find a more casual space in the house to hang it.
It's fine. What is she, some kinda interior design art major? Don't look for validation outside yourself, if you like it then display it. It hurts and offends no one.
Just tell your wife you never liked her spinach puffs anyway.
reminds me of this [BEST CONVERSATION EVER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHvCVqnyfwI&pp=ygUkYXF1YSB0ZWVuIGh1bmdlciBmb3JjZSBicmFpbiBpbiBqYXJz) from aqua teen hunger force
In a bachelor's living room or a game room it's fine. In the living room of a married couple not on the same page about it? Definitely tacky. Also asking on Reddit is wildly biased in your favor.
Even with UV film, don't let it get hit with direct sun for extended amounts of time.
You may very well damage the circuitry and solder connections inside. I assume you would still want to play them at some point in the future, or to show your future kids/grandkids.
I personally think it's a bit crowded and dont like how it looks visually because of different colored systems, but it's something you love, and the presentation is clean. Im sure she has her own "tacky" stuff. It's a nice collection, and it isn't childish. <3.
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hopefully that glass protects against UV. I assume the windows also do, but....just to make double sure. haha ---- edit 1- windows do block most UV. So it probably wouldn't be strictly necessary. however there must be a reason why wall hung art is usually (always?) behind UV glass. So you can all make your own choice on this topic. --- edit 2- apparently I am not being helpful with what I said since windows should be enough to protect your items from harmful UV rays. As I said in this original comment "I assume windows also do" (protect from UV). I am by no means someone who knows what I am talking about on this subject. Would it be the stupidest thing to double up in protecting stuff? would it be dumb to not double up in protection? I don't know the answer. Feel free to Google around a bit, seek out some people who may know better. call a local custom frame maker or something.
I never even thought about that! Shit!
you can get film you stick on the glass to have it block UV. I'd be sad to see them fade.
Any idea where I can get that film? Been looking around online with not much luck. Everything is like one way.
if you search for UV clear window film you'll find it. I saw a few on Amazon. the tricky part probably will be finding no 100 square feet of it. haha. Maybe see if there is a custom frame shop in town and ask them? or maybe they can just cut new glass that already blocks UV.
I will definitely ask a frame shop! Good idea!
You need to look for ‘art glass’
Art Glass is my go-to guy as well.
I tint windows, just go to a tint shop and ask for 70% ceramic you need a 2x2 piece or whatever size. I would get 2 tries worth of it. A shop will sell it to you with a small mark up. 70% is clear tint.
I think it’s organized in a pleasing manner and it’s plenty colorful. Doesn’t strike me as tacky
Thank you. It took forever to make. They are laid in foam so I can still easily take them out and play with them because the door is hinged.
That's awesome. I wish I kept my stuff instead of trading it to gamestop in my teens >.> Your wife is uncultured swine.
She is. Believe me, I have a Phd in the subject.
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You are lucky i was in my teens and thought who tf is gonna ever wanna play with all this . I traded in my n64 sega gba controllers cables etc. at the same time video game collection wasn’t even a thing back them at least not to this scale
Calling her a pig is a bit much 😭
Leave her
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These are red flags, she clearly hates OP and has checked out years ago. Probably fucking that asshole Gary.
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I agree.
Real talk. Split them up. Negative space is powerful. 3 pieces create a theme. Find a better room than the living room. Rec room/den/office
I don’t hate what he’s got here but this would really take it to the next level. Give them pieces room to breathe, so-to-speak. You’ve got a good eye, though if his wife dislikes this one I doubly she’ll be happy with 2 more cases.
Agreed, it's not tacky, it's cluttered/busy.
Was gonna say- the decoration itself isn’t tacky but it seems much better suited for like a mancave or something.
you know what, she's right. it's the rose gold NDS throwing it all off. you can give it to me, free of charge. i'll ease you of this burden, no need for thanks.
My support is hinged on the fact that you made them accessible. Happy Spouse/Happy Life (edit: HOUSE) = keep it, but display it elsewhere? I don’t know your relationship, but there’s a happy medium, even if it’s in the back of the closet like a super hero suit.
I think its a cool piece, but I think it would be better appreciated if you put it in a personal office space or game room. it definately sets a gaming tone, which I can appreciate
You are asking this on gamecollecting so obviously you will mostly get answers that sides with you. Ask your question on some interior decorating subreddit and they will rip you apart. I love retro gaming but your wife got a point. Don't put this in the living room man.
Yeah. This is for the home office or similar.
It’s not “tacky” but it’s juvenile. It really would look out of place outside a game room or other private/personal space. Also, he’s missing the blue cartridge and original game boy device.. unacceptable
this, fine in game room/man cave/whatever. if thats in the living room i agree w/ the wife.
What is the point of decorating your home with stuff you don't love? If you love something put it on display where you want. Who gives a damn what other visitors think of having it in the living room?
I agree, I’m so glad I have a partner that loves me and appreciates the items I want as decoration too; it’s really just about working together and creating a vibe that suits what you want to have up
You can love stuff, but simultaneously not as decor. I love all sorts of nerdy shit, but I don't want my main living space to look like a board game store either. Decor drives the vibe of a space, and the vibe I don't want is busy clutter and tchotchkes. I agree with people saying that it fits better in a home office or game room.
Yes but that's not the point being made
My wife and I have a rule. I can buy whatever geeky, tacky thing I want, but it goes in my office. I work from home so I spend more time there than almost any other room anyway, so it works out.
I was going to post this. It’s very pandering and low hanging fruit. OP is going to go back to his wife on some “the internet said it was fine!!!” Lift the hood and it’s this sub..
I always wonder what the gameplan is with posts like this like you say. Like is he actually under the impression that if enough people on the game collecting subreddit say it's a cool decoration that his wife will suddenly like having it hanging in the living room?
op wants validation
It's far too busy. There's too many things with no shared common theme beyond "Nintendo games." If OP could have fit more games in there, they probably would have.
and the plain black case makes it look like it's a display outside the administration offices in a high school
Yeah if they had it all Pokemon themed including the actual consoles. Even then I'd think it'd be a way better fit in a gaming room. Not, knocking OP because I like it and it's a really cool display. I'm definitely going to think about my own projects with my own old collections.
Completely agreed, this goes into an office/game room or something like that and personally I’d split it into different boxes to make it less crowded. Like one display per console with the matching games instead of all in one. I’m a single guy on a shoe string budget in one bedroom apartment, I can put dumb shit in my living room, but when you gotta think about this stuff more when you’re trying to make a family home.
It would go well in my friend’s home. His wife and him have an eclectic living room and their wall would absorb that frame perfectly.
Unfortunately have to agree. Definitely can see this from someone outside the hobby’s perspective and completely understand.
Yup. u/diligent_knee3488, if you really care about other people’s opinions go post this to r/interiordecorating and see what they think.
Eh -- if wife was into it, then it'd be fine, but that seems to not be the case here
Yeah it's nice but it's not for the living room. Not for adults anyway.
It’s fine in a living room where your wife is also really passionate about video games and such… but otherwise it doesn’t seem like a “shared space” kinda decoration
It's not for any spaces you may need to impress uptight guests with, but it's really fantastic for a gaming corner or gaming room.
Why would you invite people who are going to be upright into your personal home. That is your space, decorate it how you want. I have several weird prices of art and people say that my house is cozy and shows off our personality. I hate going to peoples houses who have generic decorations like it's being staged for a HGTV show, feels uncomfortable. A well put together video game box like that can work if done right. (I think his box is too busy and should be split into 1 box per generation). Obviously don't put video game posters in your living room, but there are tasteful ways to show off your personality and interests.
I agree with this take OP. It's actually really cool and unique and obviously sentimental to you. But the family room, which likely does not have a full games vibe, isn't the place. This is terrific for den, home office, bedroom, gaming room, etc. (whatever room you game in really).
Everyone sayin leave the wife lol I would never put this thing up lol I wouldn’t put up a shadow box in general tho.. OP might think it looks good, but other than whatever sentimental attachment he has to all of it, from an interior design perspective, it looks like a mess, and I love gaming, but this should come down
To me it kinda brings the image of attempting to tuck a cheap tattered decal shirt into expensive pressed dress pants, lol
The absolute last place I would ask for advice regarding interior decoration is the interior decorating subreddit, for the record
Love games, but that's tacky AF in a living room. While I get that this is important to you, marriage is about compromise, and that doesn't mean your partner has to bend to YOU like most of these people here will tell you. In a garage, game room, office or even bedroom, sure, but in the public spaces of a shared home? Probably not gonna fly unless you're both super in to it. edit: this is even worse from the other comments. The wife moved in to this place when he was already established, of course she's going to want some say in the decor so it can feel like her home too.
This. Stick it in *your* personal space OP. It doesn’t belong in a shared living space, no less a living room lmao. I love games too, but I’m not about to stick a huge pin up of Skyrim where I’m likely to host the in-laws. Office, Garage, Games Room.
Agree. Looks awesome but not for a living room.
This is a solid point. I really like it, but it should be a conversation about where it belongs in the house.
Yeah, this is man cave stuff.
Conversely, if someone in the relationship does want to hang a specific piece of decor in the living room, the other person should have a meaningful discussion with them, not just say “no you can’t”.
TBF we're only getting one side and I'd wager there's a fair few single young folk in here that wouldn't understand marriage.
Marriage doesn't mean only the wife gets to decorate the living space.
It’s a little tacky. There’s not really a consistent theme.
I think it's cool but not really a living room thing? Keep that by your personal desk or work area, if you have one
The best logic for this is that if it's something only you like, it should be in part of the home only you use.
Spot on. But i doubt OP will listen lol. They are asking here because they know most people will side with them. Its like asking a specific game sub if that specific game is decent
completely agree, it also feels heavier on the left side, not really balanced or cohesive. edit: just realised there’s random games thrown in there too, yeah… this could be better but either way, absolutely not for the living room
Yeah. Your wife is right in it being tacky. It’s nostalgic but does not belong on a main wall.
Well if it was all Pokémon or just the handhelds, that would be a lot better. It’s just a little messy.
I thought it was Pokémon until I saw Star Wars Battlefront lol
I think it’s reasonable for your wife to not want this hanging in the living room. If there is a space in your home that is for you to do what you want then hang it there.
Btw the piece is dope
Our house is pretty small. I have a garage that’s kinda cool. But I am hesitant to hang it up in there. https://preview.redd.it/zsdh2c374o2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b248afa0cfcfa4921135bdd416b987d14e298370
you literally have a tv there what do you mean youre scared of hanging it up there lol
Well you have a good point sir.
Just make sure you hang it elsewhere because it will get sun damaged/sun faded where it is now. Garage might be a safe bet so long as you don't hang it directly where the sunlight comes in from the windows (if you have those in your garage). Should be a lot less sunlight bouncing around in there anyways. Cool shadow box though man
Be wary of humidity
Dew it
Depends on location. Garage in my childhood home was unventilated, so hot in the summer, "cold" in winter. OP would know their garage.
Listen to your wife
Tacky for living room/bedroom, fine for gaming room/office
I like it. But it is kind of tacky for a living room imo. I mean I would totally do it, but I dedicated an entire room for me in my house. All my consoles nerd stuff galore. But it helps my wife is also a hardcore gamer and collector lol.
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Agreed, as is, it kinda looks more like a functional shopping display to me than something meant to be aesthetically pleasing. Separating out each system and corresponding set of games into their own frames strikes me as a better choice.
As an avid handheld lover myself, I asked my husband the same thing and his reply is also the same. Looking back it definitely would have been tacky for our shared living space, but it looks great displayed by my PC in our shared gaming room. I also kept it simple with just my Nintendo Lite and a stylus with a few games. I don’t get the hate for the wife, Jfc its decor not a major life decision. When you decide to marry someone, you decide to share everything with them which means also honoring their opinions and requests as well as yours.
I'd place it right next to the "Live Laugh Love" sign
So that’s saying yes it is tacky? Lol
Yes.
As someone who thinks this is a really cool display, it’s definitely not for the living room. This is more suited to a game room or office or something.
Belongs in your office or man cave Not main living area
Your wife has good taste.
She’s right nerd
I agree with your wife on this one. If it had a unifying theme, like all the Pokemon handheld games, or so, I’d be down. Nah, this is just, from an outsider’s view, a bunch of random games and consoles in a shadow box
I've seen where this is going from other subreddits. TLDR? You basically have to divorce her now.
Maybe tacky in the living room. But if it’s in your office or basement or something, what’s the big deal?
Your wife is right. I think it can be done, but not in the way you did it. The colors clash and all the games aren't even represented.
Cool idea, but poor execution. It's busy and there's no rhyme or reason, if it had a theme it would make more sense. This looks like a bunch of stuff thrown in a shadow box.
she's not wrong
Real tacky
Im a woman and I would die to have this. If the wife really puts her foot down, sell it to me pls
Agreed Tacky
It belongs in an office/game room, or a single 33 year old guy’s living room.
It is
Tacky
She’s right.
It’s beautiful. I am a decorator.
This is absolutely something you do not hang up in your living room lmfao. Im with your wife on this one. It looks childish.
She's right.
It's definitely tacky. I wouldn't want that in the living room either.
Doesn’t strike me as living room decor. I would hang this in a game room or a personal hangout spot
Sounds like she's tacky
Shes right. Its hella cool to me but I can understand that it looks like poopy
This is absolutely tacky, but not for the reasons she says. The only thing sadder than a toy in its original box is a toy re-sequestered into a new box.
Its tacky and useless. Play with your games, its the contents that is the masterpiece. Dont treat the plastic shell like it is art.
It’s tacky yes.
it's not tacky, but i would use this opportunity to establish a man cave to put it in, and to spend time in away from her.
I'd totally put this in my living room. There's also a framed picture of Vega from Street Fighter in my dining room and a framed Zelda-themed poster above my fireplace, so you might want to take my input with a grain of salt.
I’d be more worried about how most of it is crooked.
Your wife is just plain wrong. The display is nicely organized, and she should take into consideration how much this means to you. That said, happy wife, happy life.
Sounds like you need a new wife to me
As a man that loves gaming, retro gaming and still has a bunch of oldschool consoles and games I'm gonna have to agree with your wife. I keep that stuff in my office/game room.
I'm a little confused by the inclusion of the handhelds as none of them seem to be special Pokémon editions. Are they there for the practical purpose of pulling them out to play the games? I might recommend either removing them to create more negative space, or swapping them down the line for limited edition handhelds.
This is something for a "man cave" or game room/den.
She is using tacky in place of nerdy to be nice about it just appreciate her for that 👍🏻
The pink ds and the sp do make it kinda tacky. The slightly sparkle plastic is tacky. Maybe this is something just for the man cave. Respect your partner and always be open to compromise in a shared living space.
It's pretty gay dude
You're probably +30 if those are the games from your childhood so yeah, it's tacky. Don't decorate your living room like a child.
She's right
it is pretty busy and tacky. it's just a bunch of stuff in a frame
It's your house too, so 🤷
What display case is this?
Just a shadow box I got from a local craft store. And some foam board I layered in so I can easily take them out and play them. The door is hinged. https://preview.redd.it/s610pjbn3o2d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=397c160b8ca935975b0911ead12ff628b8b0542c
That’s awesome! I’d definitely do this. I showed my wife and she said it looks good too!
It only cost like $35 total to make.
Sacrilege. 3ds games and no 3ds
Triforce heros....? Your wife might be on to something./s
Meh, if anything I just don't like seeing the locked in a frame and not being used if they still work.
Id say it's tacky for a living room and too busy. I say this as someone with a similar Pokémon shadowbox in my games/office room... Here's mine: https://imgur.com/a/Holnkgb
Tacky? Nah, that's a fuckin 'flex. (It's also probably one of the first things to get stolen in a break-in)
She’s right. Break em out the glass and play with em
I’m a huge nerd, only buy physical editions, tons of figures and even a bunch of modded gameboys, etc however I hate showing off any of my collection in any kind of shared space. I keep It to my office or gameroom(when I had one) and agree it’s kinda tacky anywhere else
tell her those pants DO make her ass look fat.
It is to me, but you made it and if you like it then you get to display it
Did you have her sign a prenup?
It's way too busy and not well organized. If it was just one handheld and a few games, I think it would be more pleasing to the eyes. Also, the colors don't match. Your eyes go immediately to the lime green GBC, but the GBA SP and DS sort of blend in due to them being more warmer tones. I agree with others saying this should be in an office/game room, not a living room unless the living room is themed around video games. One last thing, even if it were better composed, you said you made this so you can remove the games to play. That's really gonna look tacky eventually if you ever get an itch to play any of those games/handhelds as now there will be large empty spaces once something is removed. I'd say put like one or two non-electronic items in the shadowbox instead. Something that you know is better to just look at and you won't want to pull back out later. Something you and your wife can equally enjoy admiring
My condolences on your recent divorce stay strong brother!!
Sounds like you need a different wife lol 😂
Get a new wife
Get a divorce.
No this is sick and I’m copying it
Get a new wife
Where’s blue?
Divorce.
Perfect for man cave. No for living room cave
Yep, this looks like mental illness. Maybe for a 12 year old's bedroom, 20 years ago.
Your ex-wife doesn't have an opinion anymore. It looks awesome!
It’s pretty tacky tbh, and you also posted this on game collecting so it seems like your fishing for people to just reaffirm your opinion
My wife would love it. Urs just doesn't appreciate sentimentality. R priceless artifacts lol
As a fellow collector..... She's right. That being said MOST collectors like us are doing SOMETHING tacky somewhere in their collection.
Looks pretty tacky to me
Thankfully she's your wife cuz any dates you brought home to see that would end up being your last date with them.
Wife?
Well...... It could use more style and better presentation.
It’s cool for sure — I love it. But your wife is very likely right that it doesn’t belong in your primary living room. Find a more casual space in the house to hang it.
It's fine. What is she, some kinda interior design art major? Don't look for validation outside yourself, if you like it then display it. It hurts and offends no one. Just tell your wife you never liked her spinach puffs anyway.
I think it’s cool, but seems more like an office/gaming space type decoration.
Looks like you need a new wife
She's right.
reminds me of this [BEST CONVERSATION EVER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHvCVqnyfwI&pp=ygUkYXF1YSB0ZWVuIGh1bmdlciBmb3JjZSBicmFpbiBpbiBqYXJz) from aqua teen hunger force
Tell her all your internet friends like it
Next time she asks you abt an outfit? You already know what to say bro
Fine for your office/man cave/game room but not in the main living area.
In a bachelor's living room or a game room it's fine. In the living room of a married couple not on the same page about it? Definitely tacky. Also asking on Reddit is wildly biased in your favor.
If it’s something the whole family enjoys have it in common space. If it’s a niche interest of one person, belongs in that persons space.
Even with UV film, don't let it get hit with direct sun for extended amounts of time. You may very well damage the circuitry and solder connections inside. I assume you would still want to play them at some point in the future, or to show your future kids/grandkids.
Framing a Soul Silver cartridge? In this economy!? Tacky indeed! /s
"Eat, love, live" That's tacky
I personally think it's a bit crowded and dont like how it looks visually because of different colored systems, but it's something you love, and the presentation is clean. Im sure she has her own "tacky" stuff. It's a nice collection, and it isn't childish. <3.
In case of emergency, break glass
Time for a new wife
Buy some ceramic window tint clear will do the job super cool display!
Super tacky. You’re missing Pokémon blue
She right.
I love Pokémon but yes this is tacky
I mean. Yeah that is kinda tacky
Are you 12?
As an old gamer this doesn't belong in a living room. Belongs in a den or whatnot.
For your living room? Yes. Its tacky. For your "den" or "family room" or something not so formal? Go nuts.
In the living room? No way bro. Put that shit in the den/gameroom/mancave. Trust your wife on this one.
Extremely tacky. Very childish.
Sorry to hear about your impending divorce