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Boxtrick: Ep 96 - PS1 collecting with DeeGee2009

·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

DeeGee's ex pawned half her collection, including an $800 horror game she's still rebuilding.

This episode features host Matt Brady (SuperGainsBros) interviewing retro game collector DeeGee2009 about her quest for a complete PlayStation 1 set. DeeGee is a prominent TikTok and Twitch creator known for her extensive PS1 knowledge and vocal gaming opinions. The conversation explores her collecting journey, favorite games, and experiences with the console. DeeGee explains she decided to focus on a full PS1 collection because it's her favorite system, especially for RPGs and survival horror titles. She aims to play every game she owns, including sports titles, to share genuine experiences with her audience. Her first console was an Atari 2600, and she later owned an NES and Super Nintendo, but the PS1 became central after her dad bought one. She currently owns 789 of the 1,284 NTSC PS1 games and also collects for Dreamcast and Wii U. DeeGee discusses using reproduction cases for PS1 games to protect discs and improve shelf presentation, as original jewel cases are fragile. She plays primarily on a PS2 slim for streaming, using an Elgato capture card and a basic AV-to-HDMI upscaler. A surprising insight is that DeeGee's past collection, including rare titles like *Rule of Rose*, was partially pawned by an ex-partner, forcing her to rebuild. She developed a strong attachment to the *Lunar* games (*Silver Star Story Complete* and *Legend of La Gaia*) only as an adult, and they now rank in her top 20 games of all time. DeeGee expresses frustration that *Dino Crisis* is locked behind PlayStation Plus Premium, unlike *Legend of Dragoon*, which she bought individually for its new trophy support. She is famously critical of *Resident Evil 4*, preferring the original trilogy's zombie focus, though she acknowledges the remake's graphical improvements. Her favorite Resident Evil is the original *RE3*, due to her love for Jill Valentine and Nemesis. For hidden gems, she recommends the RPG *Thousand Arms*, a dating-sim hybrid with multiple visual styles, and the survival horror title *Galarians*, known for a berserk mechanic. DeeGee also highlights the novelty of *Monster Rancher*, where players generated monsters using audio CDs. The discussion touches on the unique appeal of PS1 demo discs, with some rare variants costing hundreds of dollars. She notes that pronunciation debates, like "Leg-a-ia" versus "Le-gaia" for *Legend of Legaia*, are common among fans. The tone is casual and conversational, with two enthusiasts sharing personal anecdotes and deep knowledge. The style is educational but relaxed, focusing on collector experiences and game recommendations rather than formal critique. This episode will delight PS1 collectors, survival horror and RPG fans, and anyone interested in the logistics of completing a full game set. Listeners seeking highly structured analysis or debates on game quality might find it less engaging.

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A PS1 collecting conversation built around taste, versions, and Resident Evil 4.

Box Check settles into the kind of gaming conversation where collecting becomes the topic itself. Matt Brady uses DG's complete PS1 collection as the starting point, and the episode keeps an easy, informed tone from there.

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If you want a PS1 collector talking through her shelf, this is easy to press play on.

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