Collection Organizer

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Couldn't find exactly where to post this. Was wondering if anyone could tip me to a free database program for organizing a game collection. Thanks for the help.
 
Open Office's version of Excel might be what you're looking for.
It's not really a database, but it'll get the job done.
 
thanks. Although I was looking for something with more functionality. Was using gamespot but I prefer something a little neater. Thought of using open office but, then again, that seems really lengthy.
 
I use the game collectorz program and I absolutly love it. I have 500+ games and I forget which ones I have since most are in storage so this helps me keep track of everything.
 
I'm looking for something as well, been making my own Excel spreadsheets but that's a pain in the ass.

I need something that will help me catalog my TCGs on the computer.
 
I'd suggest Intelliscanner - which is essentially that Game Collectorz thing, but with a lot more functionality (can be used with books/DVDs/CDs/groceries/wines/etc as well, and lets you get your own tags and put them on anything), but it's expensive also.

I'm OCD about organization so it's worth every penny to me.
 
[quote name='Strell']I'd suggest Intelliscanner - which is essentially that Game Collectorz thing, but with a lot more functionality (can be used with books/DVDs/CDs/groceries/wines/etc as well, and lets you get your own tags and put them on anything), but it's expensive also.

I'm OCD about organization so it's worth every penny to me.[/quote]Wow, that's hot!

Damn, I'd want the portable version but $300 bucks is steep.

If I go the media version, it would work with all types right? Games, DVDs, CDs.

I currently use a website, recordnerd.com, and an Access database to store everything, but this visual thing with a barcode scanner looks nice.
 
I think I might regret this but I went to school for database programming. So I might be able to make you one. Just PM me on how you want it to work. It might take me some time because I have not really done any programming since I got out of school. Also I have some stuff I have to do at home. So it may take a month or so but it will be free.
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin']Hmm, I suppose I should keep it here instead of making a new topic, but does anyone have a collection site for books?[/quote]

I like www.librarything.com for keeping track of my book collection.

You can catalog up to 200 books for free, or go unlimited for $10/year or $25/life. There's some nice recommendation/blogging/tagging functionality, too.
 
[quote name='bmachine']I like www.librarything.com for keeping track of my book collection.

You can catalog up to 200 books for free, or go unlimited for $10/year or $25/life. There's some nice recommendation/blogging/tagging functionality, too.[/quote]

Thanks! The fee is a bit annoying, but luckily I still have under 200 books.
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin']Thanks! The fee is a bit annoying, but luckily I still have under 200 books.[/quote]Fail. ;)
 
[quote name='dallow']
If I go the media version, it would work with all types right? Games, DVDs, CDs.
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The non-portable one plugs in via USB, and to be honest, I'm not going to mess around with a Bluetooth setup. Seems unweildly.

I figure it's not hard to take a new game to my computer, scan it, and be done with it. A few minutes at most.

The scanners will work with whatever software you get with 'em. When I got mine, I think I got the entire suite of software. So the media one should work with anything, really. The scanners themselves aren't locked into specific programs as far as I know.
 
[quote name='Strell']The non-portable one plugs in via USB, and to be honest, I'm not going to mess around with a Bluetooth setup. Seems unweildly.

I figure it's not hard to take a new game to my computer, scan it, and be done with it. A few minutes at most.

The scanners will work with whatever software you get with 'em. When I got mine, I think I got the entire suite of software. So the media one should work with anything, really. The scanners themselves aren't locked into specific programs as far as I know.[/quote]Yeah, the more I think about it, the less it's worth an extra $100.

I meant if the media version of the software worked with all media.
I just noticed on that collectorz site that there's seperate software for CDs, Games, DVDs, etc.

I think I could $200. for just media and corded scanner.
Also, do you find that pretty much everything scans correctly?
 
Haven't had issues yet. It's neat. I haven't played with it too much - really only checked a few games - but I like it.

Again, I'm super OCD about knowing what I have, what condition it's in, etc. So this is heavenly.
 
[quote name='Strell']Haven't had issues yet. It's neat. I haven't played with it too much - really only checked a few games - but I like it.

Again, I'm super OCD about knowing what I have, what condition it's in, etc. So this is heavenly.[/quote]Same here. I'll check it out.
 
[quote name='sendme']I think I might regret this but I went to school for database programming. So I might be able to make you one. Just PM me on how you want it to work. It might take me some time because I have not really done any programming since I got out of school. Also I have some stuff I have to do at home. So it may take a month or so but it will be free.[/quote]

lol.. that is why I didn't say anything.. I'm a db programmer.. and I can build something, but the time I put it will be tough to justify to my wife and my current job...
 
I've got over 300 games and I don't want to type in all the titles. It occurred to me I could import a big list of games then just remove the ones I don't own. This might be much faster. Would anyone be willing to send me their file?

thanks
 
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