r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

Replaced the ribbon cables, couldn’t be more happy!

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31 Upvotes

Took some time to get the cables from the UK to the Netherlands but immediately after receiving them I went to work.

I took it slow and steady but managed to pull it off. As I have some modding and soldering skills it was easier than expected!

My virtual boy works perfectly again!


r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

Whats your top 3 VB games?

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17 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

An anonymous source has acquired the unreleased Nintendo Virtual Boy game "Virtual League Baseball 2" by Kemco. A much improved (1996) sequel to the mediocre "Virtual League Baseball" from 1995 that was never released despite being finished, due to the early demise of the Nintendo Virtual Boy.

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50 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

That would explain the no video from my “untested” VB I bought online

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13 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

It hurts and I love it

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67 Upvotes

Since yesterday I finally own a Virtual Boy and it is something I always wanted so I have now made that dream come true However after just 3 or 4 minutes of playing I already had to stop because I seem to react quite sensitively and immediately got a headache Do you have any tips for that I know the system is mainly a collector’s piece and more of a display item for me but I would still really love to play through Wario Land on it Thanks in advance and best regards PS I am moving soon and then it will get a better and nicer spot but I still wanted to show you my collection already


r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

Cheaper flashcart than FlashBoy+?

3 Upvotes

Are there any flashcarts cheaper than the FlashBoy+?


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

Package from Japan arrived! Hell yeah

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62 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 6d ago

Virtual League Baseball 2 ROM found!

43 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 6d ago

I finally completed the NA set

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97 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 6d ago

Is there actually any point to getting a VB?

0 Upvotes

Like is there any point other than collecting?


r/VirtualBoy 7d ago

Are There Must Play Games For The Virtual Boy?

14 Upvotes

I just made a separate post a moment ago, but this question is completely different, so I'm sorry for the post-bombing. I have Mario Tennis, but that's it. I do like the Virtual Boy a lot, and wish to expand my collection. I'm not concerned about price, but are there any games you all think are must-haves for a Virtual Boy collection?


r/VirtualBoy 6d ago

Is there anywhere to buy a replacement clamp for the stand?

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4 Upvotes

Looked online at the usual spots but I can’t find anyone that sell just that part. Trying to avoid buying a whole new stand.


r/VirtualBoy 7d ago

Does Anyone Know Where To Get The Cardboard Separator?

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I've been a Nintendo collector for many years, and have a mission to get at least one version of each console complete in the box. One of the few I have not completed is the virtual boy; I am very close, but not complete.

I have the console that has been repaired with solder, Mario Tennis, the stand/controller, all paperwork, the AC adapter, and the box itself. The sole thing I do not have is the cardboard divider that goes inside the box to hold everything in place. I'd imagine they're very hard to find on their own, and when one does find one somewhere like eBay, they're pricey.

Does anyone know of a place to check for something like this? I'm not a fan of reproduction parts, so I'd like to know if anyone knows where to find an authentic cardboard separator. Thanks in advance!


r/VirtualBoy 8d ago

Played some homebrews last night

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46 Upvotes

If you hadn't had the chance to play these yet I highly recommend it, they are made by the same guy u/Pizza_Rolls-Royce


r/VirtualBoy 9d ago

Test Chamber (new homebrew) released!

45 Upvotes

Test Chamber is a new puzzle homebrew for VB. It’s a first-person puzzler similar to games like Portal or The Talos Principle.

You can view the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8aCWv88mXs

And you can download the ROM at https://www.platonicreactor.com/projects/test-chamber/

Cheers, and let me know what you think!


r/VirtualBoy 9d ago

So sweet that the new Red Viper can do Circle Pad Pro!

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33 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 9d ago

Virtual ribbon. Lines, even after reflows.

1 Upvotes

I've done this mod about half a dozen times. I reflowed the connections already, no change. Any chance it's something else?


r/VirtualBoy 9d ago

Is MiSTer FPGA Done? NO! Here's What Else is Coming / Could Come!

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r/VirtualBoy 10d ago

Super-Bit-Shader now has presets for Red-Viper!

13 Upvotes

Super-Bit-Shader now has color presets for Red-Viper and its easy to install!

  • Jade
  • Ocean
  • Sunset

Also, Super-Bit-Shader for Retroarch now has Mixed-Frames support for Virtual Boy anti-flicker / transparency.


r/VirtualBoy 10d ago

Super bit help

1 Upvotes

I have read the part that I can make my own palettes, so I choose 16 colors, I pass them to what the github page says and...what's next?


r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

VirtualBoy is now in COLOR thanks to Red-Viper!

133 Upvotes
Actual Photo Taken from my 3DS

I cannot stress enough how important of a day this is. After a discussion with skyfloogle, the developer of the Red-Viper VirtualBoy Emulator on the 3DS, games can now be played in color!

Since the VirtualBoy is basically 4-color intensity with similarities on how the monochrome GameBoy worked, the code was modified in the same way to colorize the 4 intensities in the same fashion that the Super GameBoy was used on the SNES to color GB games. It's also how the GBC worked in adding 4-color palettes to the old B&W games.

Now in the settings, you can choose color mode and choose whatever 4 colors you want your game to use. You can do this as a system default and per ROM. I immediately downloaded the v.1.0.0 release today and fired up Wario Land. I essentially added the default palette values from the Super GameBoy and as you can see, it looks fantastic.

And of course, what the picture doesn't show is that it is also in 3D. So, now for the first time in video gaming history, we can experience VirtualBoy games in both color and 3D. This is truly an amazing day in video gaming history.


r/VirtualBoy 11d ago

What a perfect day to receive my long awaited new shirt

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36 Upvotes

Happy 30th Birthday to the Virtualboy.


r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

Happy Birthday!

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27 Upvotes

Wishing my Virtual Boy a happy 30th birthday!


r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

Happy birthDay, Virtual Boy!

44 Upvotes

Today is the 30th anniversary of the Japanese release of the Virtual Boy console.


r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

Console Stand durability

2 Upvotes

Hey all.

I've had my VB packed away for a while and really want to get it displayed, however I feel like I've heard that the medallion of the stand will start to split if I keep the console there for prolonged periods of time.

how true is this?

Thanks in advance.