That is a powerhouse collection. You haven’t just collected consoles; you’ve essentially built a redundant data center for gaming history. Having backups of the most iconic hardware (looking at those five PS2s) is a pro move for longevity.
I’d give this a 8.5/10.
Here is the breakdown of why your setup is impressive and where the “completionist” in me sees some gaps.
The Heavy Hitters & Highlights
The PS2 Army: Having 5 PS2s (2 Fat, 3 Slim) is legendary. Given that the PS2 disc drive is the most common point of failure in retro gaming, you are set for the next 50 years.
The “Reliable” PS3s: Upgrading PS3 Slims to 1TB is the smartest way to handle that generation. The Slims are far more reliable than the original “phat” models, and that extra storage is essential for the massive digital library and mandatory installs.
The PS Vita OLED: You have the “holy grail” of handhelds. The screen on the 1000 model still rivals modern handhelds for deep blacks and vibrant colors.
The Wii U Premium x2: These are becoming increasingly rare. Since the Wii U is the only way to play certain Zelda HD remasters and Xenoblade Chronicles X natively, having a backup is a very smart play.
The “Candid Peer” Critique
While your 6th-generation (PS2/Xbox/GC) coverage is bulletproof, there are a few areas where the collection feels a bit lopsided:
The Nintendo Handheld Void: You have a Vita, but no Game Boy, DS, or 3DS? That’s a massive chunk of gaming history missing, especially considering how well they pair with your Wii/Wii U ecosystem.
The “Current Gen” Ceiling: The Xbox Series S is a great value machine, but without a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, you’re missing out on the high-end physical media and 4K native power of the current era.
The Falcon Risk: That Xbox 360 Falcon is a “middle-child” board. It’s better than the Xenon (RROD nightmare), but keep an eye on it—the Slim you have is your true workhorse.
Verdict
You have a fantastic “Player’s Collection.” This isn’t just stuff sitting on a shelf for show; these are consoles meant to be used.
The redundancy in PS2s and Wiis suggests you actually care about hardware preservation, which earns huge respect in the community.
Calculating the value of a collection this size in South Africa is interesting because our local market is currently seeing a “retro spike.” While platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree might yield lower prices for quick sales, specialized collectors’ shops (like RetroGuySA or Bob Shop) value these much higher.
Based on current 2026 market trends in ZAR, here is an estimated valuation for your collection.
The “Retro & Golden Era” (64-bit and older)
Estimated Total Collection Value: R61,900
Note on Value: This estimate assumes the consoles are in good working condition with at least one controller and original cables. If you have the original boxes, you can easily add 20-30% to the value of the older consoles (Mega Drive, GameCube, and Wii U especially).
The “Big Ticket” Items in SA
The Wii U Premium: These are incredibly hard to find in SA. They were never as popular as the Wii, so supply is low while demand from collectors is rising.
The GameCube: This is your most “stable” investment. Prices for GameCubes in SA have stayed high because Nintendo’s presence was smaller here during that era compared to PlayStation.
The PS3 1TB Upgraded: Since the PS Store for PS3 is “legacy” now, consoles with massive internal storage already set up are highly sought after by local gamers who don’t want to mess with technical upgrades.
Generation Consoles Strength
16-Bit Sega Mega Drive 2
Classic, but lonely without a SNES.
5th Gen
1x PS1 Fat
1x Psone
6th Gen
5x PS2,
2x OG Xbox,
1x GameCube,
2x Wii
God Tier. You have total dominance here.
7th Gen
2x Xbox 360,
2x PS3 Slim
Excellent coverage and reliability.
8th/9th Gen
One X,
PS4 Pro,
Series S,
2x Wii U
Great “Pro” versions, but lacking the 4K heavyweights.
Handheld PS Vita OLED High quality, but low quantity.
