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    BoTheDestroyer: I would take the opposite approach. Sell the kid for more video games. You can have my controller when you pry it from my cold dead hands. GAMER FOR ... more »
    Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: My hat is off to you Spoony and all the fathers here who have had to part with their collections or gaming completely for the sake of their kids. You... more »
    PapaBear434: I am in the fortunate situation that my wife has an awesome job with the US Navy, and we can afford to actually live without too many concessions. I ... more »
    Karlott: My GF and I have had this discussion for some time. She's saying that my game collection needs to go if we have another baby. I *might* be convinced ... more »
    Scazza: I know its late, but DON'T pass up on these deals. [shop.ebay.com] You can get yourself a couple of good games for dirt cheap, all appear mint condit... more »
    zåɳzißarleɠёпȡ: lemme chime in here, first off congrats to spoony, a longtime comrade of mine. Spoon trust me, he will fall in line. my son started at age 2 on gameb... more »
    SmilingPolitely: Spoony, I have nothing but respect for what you did. There's naught to say but that I wish you and yours the best in the future. I hope your good inte... more »
    Mister Jack got an iPod Touch!: I'm too selfish and cynical to make a gesture like that. And that is why I should never, ever have children. more »
    Fierfaerie: bahhh....that must be SO hard. Collecting really is more than people (especially non-gamers) realize, and it hurts to let it go, especially if it's so... more »
    Bialia: Awesome, Spoony. Thank you so much for sharing with us. That was a great, heartfelt read. :) Congratulations to you and your wife! more »
    Hey_Blinkon: Congrats dude. I've got some parenting advice. Raise your child in the path of righteousness. Remember, the Yankess SUCK. Always. Teach him that ... more »
    UltimatePancakeSensation: A respectable decision, which is why I will never be having children. more »
    Mega-Driven: Open comment to all those crass snots saying "Dude just don't have a baby until you are ready": Sometimes, despite your best laid plans and careful p... more »
    krushjudgement: My gaming habits are severely limited since having a kid- and I couldn't be happier. more »
    wonderboy13: Simple solution to this. Don't have babies until you're financially stable. Why should anyone feel sorry for you after your tale of debt and financia... more »
    Mark Dygert: Having gone through this same situation 2 years ago I have to say keep it all. You're life will change, but you'll regret giving it all up. Talk to a... more »
    LividChihuahua: Should everybody really be congratulating him, from the context it dosent sounds like that was the goal in mind and if it was then I'm sorry to say yo... more »
    jallen: Yeah, I think I need to join the common thread here and say "Congratulations, but..." 1) Unless you've got some super-desirable rare stuff, or are in... more »
    Patient: Congrats Spoony! more »
    Vecha: Xmas: That was a touching article. Good Luck and Congrats on the boy! I'm sure you'll be making many more memories with your wife and son! more »
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