How do I store so many games? Shelving makes it easy, but it's even easier if the shelving is custom-made for boxed NES games. The Nintendo Room was one of my first carpentry projects since 8th Grade shop class, and I avoided losing any fingers. Actually, the only two bits of work were building the main shelving unit and converting a cheapo dresser into a bookshelf. No walls had to be moved or alterred, nor was any special wiring required.
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| Before the shelving unit was built. 33 boxed games fit nicely into a cardboard tray from a case of soda (or beer). The games are lined up along the wall, with miscellaneous crap in the room as well. Note the Super Mario-Zelda curtains. |
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| The shelving unit, designed and built by yours truly. I'm no Bob Vila, but it still came out pretty good. And yes, it's supposed to angle backwards. This makes it easier to pull a game out. The cabinet? A simple kitchen cabinet from Lowe's. | ||
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| The view from each corner of the room. Since I don't have a fish-eye lens and the room is only 9'x10', this was the only way. Needless to say, a bigger, more throne-like comfy chair is needed. Changes are always being made, so these shots will be updated from time to time. | |||
Last updated 07/01/02