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I know I may ruffle some feathers with this topic but I hope this helps generate some interesting discussion around sealed game collection, and also some PSA regarding certain game cart lifespans.

Let me know what type of collector you are & how you go about sealed games :)

General info about cartridge lifespan: https://hackaday.com/2020/12/03/game-cartridges-and-the-technology-to-make-data-last-forever/
Easy to follow article about 3DS and Switch self repairing XtraROM process: https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-switch-3ds-cartridge-lifespan.591607/
Nintendo Life Article about the Pokémon 3DS games: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/05/psa_yes_your_ds_and_3ds_cartridges_will_eventually_deteriorate_but_dont_panic

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:23 Reason 1
02:15 Reason 2
03:39 Reason 3
08:16 Reason 4
13:24 Outro

Shelves featured in the background:
8-Tier Shelf With Circular Displays: https://amzn.to/3D0iU2A
5-Tier Corner Shelf: https://amzn.to/3pGBVnH
12-Tier Open Shelf: https://amzn.to/3JIhsWG

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