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[xxracerxx]

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So besides the PS4, Headset and PS3 slim, all of these boxes have their contents. Sadly in and out of the boxes these things take up a lot of space and I am trying to figure out a way to store them so I can grab them when I want.

So right all the games and other accessories are stored in weather proof plastic containers and are kept in the finished basement. There really isn't room on the shelves for the game boxes and I am considering putting them in the attic, but the rub there is that the attic fluctuates in temperature. It gets boiling hot in there during the summer and cold in the winter, but there is no moisture issue.

So what say you GAF, safe to store in the attic?

P.S. Look how small the PS2 blue box looks in there, what a system!

 

[Lights and Waves]

Your nearest recycling bin.

 

[wenis]

unless you plan on reselling in the future, toss them.

 

[xxracerxx]

Your nearest recycling bin.

Again...the cases are full and they typically take up hardly any more space than the actual units by themselves.

 

[The Elite]

I really like keeping them too. They are taking up too much space these days so I am going to toss a bunch.

 

[@Wreck]

either collapse them and file them, or recycle

i take pictures and then toss the box

 

[tareqsalah1]

I flatened all my console boxes and stored them between the bed and the wall. The inserts are all in a small box under the bed

 

[brau]

I get those storage plastic crates. And keep them in there.

I really don't have much storage space where i currently live, but this does the trick. keeps them sealed and out of the way. Also it kinda keeps them organized and in once place. Game of tetris once you have to figure how to fit them all.

Once all in one place like this it would be ok to store somewhere. If you just want an opinion the attic sounds fine as long as it doesn't get too humid.

 

[Daffy Duck]

I keep all mine in a bin bag in the attic.

My 20th Anniversary PS4 box is on top of the wardrobe though.

 

[Type40]

I have a shelf in my basement

 

[tiebreaker]

I think you can store them in your attic safely because there is no moisture issue.

 

[xxracerxx]

I think you can store thrm in your attic safely because there is no moisture issue.

You read the post! You get a gold star!

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

I usually keep them until the warranty for the system expire, the toss them out.

 

[MrBenchmark]

I have mine in my attic in black garbage bags for extra protection. Till one of my kids moves out and I have a proper game room.

 

[AgeEighty]

Still have most of mine. Had my original SNES and N64 boxes in prime condition for the longest time, but then my dad tossed them out.

Nowadays I keep them in the attic. It's hot up there but it's nice and dry.

 

[sixteen-bit]

i use closet space

 

[Anth0ny]

basement

I made a fort out of them

 

[Aeana]

Did any of you even read the first post?

 

[Krakatoa]

I store my console boxes in the attic. Though, for me its boxes only. I think if your attic is dry (as you mentioned) they should be fine..

 

[xxracerxx]

Did any of you even read the first post?

tiebreaker did!

 

[The Lamonster]

Attic is fine.

The timing of this thread is crazy. My wife took off work today to reorganize our basement and storage room and is giving me shit about all the empty boxes I'm hoarding. They're mostly game console boxes, collector's edition game boxes, LEGO boxes and PC part boxes.

I'm planning to take out the manuals and accessories and recycle the boxes. We have a toddler now, so we need the space!

 

[SocksAndShoes]

I have an entire closet full of them. It's getting bad.

Your attic should be fine.

 

[Wavebossa]

Did any of you even read the first post?

Like 1 person did lol

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Did any of you even read the first post?

I did, just saying I toss them out.

Attic should be alright, my boxes are alive and well in my outdoor patio cost.

 

[xxracerxx]

Attic is fine.

The timing of this thread is crazy. My wife took off work today to reorganize our basement and storage room and is giving me shit about all the empty boxes I'm hoarding. They're mostly game console boxes, collector's edition game boxes, LEGO boxes and PC part boxes.

I'm planning to take out the manuals and accessories and recycle the boxes. We have a toddler now, so we need the space!

Ha! The best part about organizing the basement is that I am finding all the gems that were stashed away in boxes with no labels...like Tie Fighter and the expansions on floppy disks as well as a ton of Indiana Jones LucasArts games.

I think the Driving Force, Wii Fit Board and Kinect are all going to go to Goodwill.

 

[Cuningas de Häme]

Temperatures won't be a problem, unless they get really extreme. Moisture is the worst thing, and if that's not a big thing, keep them in the attic.

 

[Mexen]

Build a shed.

 

[OldMan]

Yeah, out of the way.

 

[momshotdad]

I have a small stack of them in my shed. I like having them around but I look at them maybe once a year.

 

[JetSetRadio]

Don't you have a console boxes room?

 

[Coxy100]

All of mine are in the loft - even with the consoles in...

All the boxes are fine. Yes it gets cold up there, but the boxes are fine. The consoles too (when I test them)

 

[JordanN]

Did any of you even read the first post?

Science has shown nobody reads the OP.

 

[Hispanic! At the Disco]

I did, just saying I toss them out.

Attic should be alright, my boxes are alive and well in my outdoor patio cost.

You want him to throw away his consoles?

 

[The Dear Leader]

My closet is full of them, and it's starting to grow into my bedroom.

 

[molnizzle]

Nearest hardware store get some wood and metal L-joint things to put shelves above the ones already in a closet. I added two more shelves in my office closet to store all my extra boxes and shit. I just keep boxes for resale though, I don't have a collection of old ones. Cost maybe $20 and an hour of my time to do both shelves.

I should probably do some pruning. I doubt I'll ever sell LBP2 CE for PS3. lol