I made it earlier this year, thought I would share. Now my VB can safely travel with me!
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Pros: Your Virtual Boy can be safely carried without risking damaging it or losing parts.
Cons: You own a Virtual Boy.
I’m kidding, this is neat. c: Always love seeing people taking care of their older systems.
Have to expect this comment in some form or other whenever you post about the Virtual Boy on the internet. 😅
I really only got into soldering and electronics repair in order to maintain my old systems. Gotta take care of this stuff!
Honestly, I appreciate the Virtual Boy. It was ahead of it’s time, both positively and negatively. The 3D was a sort of prototype for the 3DS’ technology, and it worked well, especially for the mid-90s. Having a 32-bit console you can (kind of) carry with you was a dream back then.
The only issue was having to make so many concessions due to the cost of the 3D technology. 2bpp display? Bright red? Giant-ass brick you have to tape to your head? Bleh.
I’ve always loved it, didn’t get one as a kid - but drooled over store kiosks and dreamed.
Shortly after I got married, my (then new) wife surprised me with one after hearing me make a comment once about how cool I thought they were as a kid.
She then helped me track down every NA game for it over the course of that next year or so.
The system means a lot more to me now. 🙂
Haven’t seen a Virtual Boy in nearly 20yrs. It was an… interesting idea. Only game I remember is a warrio game.
That’s awesome! My friend had one growing up and I briefly played it for just a few minutes. The only thing I remember is red lol. Would love to try one again.
Is that 3 different HyperFlash carts!? Why!?
very nice! should keep it safe for years to come.
I’ve always been nervous about taking it out of my house (like when someone I know really wants to try one out), but now I feel so much better about it. I’ve been able to easily take this with me on several trips now just to have it with me!
This is just me, but I wouldn’t use it if I had one. Be more of a display like you would with a power glove. Cool though.
They’re a lot of fun!
I’m sure it’s not for everyone though, they do make great display pieces too!
If this got put away and remained unopened for 40+/- years, what’s the risk of the foam going funky and eating away at the Virtual Boy plastic and rubber?
No idea! Good question, that thought hadn’t occurred to me. 🤔
I guess I’ll have to make sure to check on on it periodically if I store it away.
Probably a good question to bring up in the Virtual Boy community, not sure if the Blockbuster cases did any damage to the systems as the foam in those decayed?
Epic! Love the hyper flash as well! What games do you have?
Thanks!
I have all 14 North American releases (loose carts) and a loose copy of V-Tetris. 👍
I had several CIB, but I traded/sold the boxes and manuals away. I’m not a collector - just a gamer and I don’t care about having anything to display.
Even Jack Bros? That’s so sick. I got the hyper flash because I wanted to play all the games without paying crazy money so I feel you.
It’s not as impressive when you consider that I grabbed Jack Bros (and all the others) 16-17 years ago. Virtual Boy stuff wasn’t nearly as expensive back then. I think I only paid around $100 for Jack Bros. (And at the time felt like I was paying WAY too much for a single game)
Wow, great work! I’d love a travel case like this for my various devices
I definitely want more. I have another Virtual Boy that would be nice to store like this too, and I’d love to make one for my Game Boy(s) and another for Game Gear.
I have a VB and 4 loose carts, thinking i’m king shit an turd mountain. Way to go on your setup and collection.
Thanks!
Though there are Virtual Boy collectors out there that have collections that put what I have to shame!
There’s always going to be someone crazier (and richer) than you.
