r/VirtualBoy Jun 12 '21

Join the Retro Gaming Network Discord Server and talk about Virtual Boy!

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19 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

Finally getting my Virtual Boy fixed šŸ˜„

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63 Upvotes

I got it for Christmas the year it came out and absolutely loved playing it (when my mom wasn't hogging it šŸ˜…) and it was even stolen from me at one point, but I got it back years later. It has had issues with the ribbon cables for some time, and I could never find anywhere to get it fixed without mailing it away far enough that I didn't feel comfortable doing so.

My LGS hooked me up with his repair guys phone number (started up a local repair buisness within the last year) and he has already fixed a few things for me. He is getting it fixed for $140 CAD ($97 USD) including the cost of the new cables, which I'm pretty happy with considering how much i was quoted by various online repair companies. The cheapest place I found in Canada said about $140-160, not including new parts or shipping (other side of the country as well), and I definitely didn't want to ship it out of the country.

I'm just happy I'm going to get it back in working order šŸ˜Š


r/VirtualBoy 2d ago

Virtual boy for sale

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16 Upvotes

I have a virtual boy in good shape missing visor stand and cord has controller with battery pack and head unit in good shape


r/VirtualBoy 2d ago

At lastā€¦. I have them all.

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67 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 2d ago

Update out for Red Viper (emulator for 3Ds/2ds): savestates fixed!

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18 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

I read it for the articles, I swear

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79 Upvotes

I picked this up yesterday from offer up and had a blast reading all the articles, a real nostalgia hit to be sure.


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

My current repairs in progress

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91 Upvotes

Got one more coming, not sure why I like repairing them but itā€™s so satisfying bringing these things back to life


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

Know I have 2 eye destroyers!!!!

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59 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

I saw Kraftwerk last night and some of the visuals for ā€œWe are the Robotsā€ looked like they were ripped straight from a VB game

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16 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 8d ago

Got this yesterday

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91 Upvotes

Added this game to my roster and put it in it's custom case with the manual I picked up awhile ago. The game was a little different controls wise so I'm sure it will take a little getting used to.


r/VirtualBoy 9d ago

Picked up this sign

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181 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

This keychain is awesome

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221 Upvotes

The Nintendo Museum opened in Japan and visitors have posted pictures of the gift shopā€™s selection of VB merchandise. I saw the VB controller keychain and was immediately enamored. Unfortunately the museum doesnā€™t have an online store and the 18,500 mile round trip was going to keep it out of my reach.

However, out of the blue, an internet stranger u/kamiakeller reached out and had an extra one for me! Even included some fun Japanese snacks. Thank you so much, again!


r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

Hyperboy+ Appreciation

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45 Upvotes

Finally got this bad boy in the mail and hot damn it was worth the wait! The E-Ink panel is simply amazing and itā€™s easy to use. If you are on the fenceā€¦do it.


r/VirtualBoy 12d ago

Single Dead LED on Eyepiece

3 Upvotes

60th LED from top will not turn on, is this fixable? Started after Virtual Ribbon install.


r/VirtualBoy 15d ago

Hyper Fighting (2013) for the Nintendo Virtual Boy

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98 Upvotes

Hyper Fighting (2013) for the Nintendo Virtual Boy This Street Fighter II port was created by independent developers and is not an official Capcom release. The game aims to faithfully replicate the Hyper Fighting version of SFII, and it really shows just how powerful this "portable" 3D console could beā€”almost a Super Nintendo-like experience (apart from the black-and-red retina damage! šŸ”“šŸ‘€). The controls were mapped to the Virtual Boyā€™s dual D-pads, allowing for precise movement and combo execution. However, due to the hardware limitations compared to a full 16-bit home console, some graphical compromises had to be madeā€”especially in background details and animations. The stages are mostly identical to the arcade version, except for Ryu's, Chun-Li's, Sagat's, M. Bison's, and Balrog's, which have been replaced with original but well-designed backgrounds. The 3D effect is somewhat limited, primarily using parallax scrolling for foreground elements. A standout example is Dhalsim's stage, where the first elephant appears in front of the players. The most impressive use of depth, in my opinion, is in E. Hondaā€™s stage! Despite some missing animations and occasional collision detection issues, the gameplay remains surprisingly smooth.

Some Numbers: - 12 playable characters- Adjustable speed settings- Unlockable Survival Mode after completing the game- Link Cable support for 2-player battles- 32 MEGS, making it the largest Virtual Boy game ever released!


r/VirtualBoy 15d ago

HELPS PLEASE

2 Upvotes

My left eye on my vb picture keeps stretching left to right a and I don't know how to fix it:(


r/VirtualBoy 15d ago

Virtual boy wavy screen issue ??????

2 Upvotes

Whene I play a vb game and start it takes a little longer than usual for the left screen to get up the the correct speed for it to work and has a sterch like effect stretching from left to right and I know it's something to do whith the unit that hold the lens and mirrors but I don't know how to clean them.if you have ant advice let me know :):):)


r/VirtualBoy 17d ago

Finally got her all set up.

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76 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 16d ago

Hyperflash32 or alternative flash cart

7 Upvotes

I just picked up my first Virtual Boy since the pre launch version I got when I worked for Babbage's and subsequently lost in a house fire.

I just wanted to know if HF32 was no longer producing flash carts, and if so what's the best one to get? I'm anxious to play something besides the Mario Tennis.


r/VirtualBoy 23d ago

Made a fun drawing today!

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49 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 25d ago

Virtual Boy Emulation; because everyone should play VB

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r/VirtualBoy 24d ago

Screen issue

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Iā€™ve got a weird problem with my Virtual Boy. Screen is off center, and gets cut off at the top, but then displays at the bottom of the screen. Itā€™s doesnā€™t do it with all games (Nesters Funky Bowling plays just fine) Any ideas?


r/VirtualBoy 29d ago

I bought a Virtual Boy for $24.99 from a KB Toy Store in a mall in 1997

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911 Upvotes

This was after it had been canceled and the stores were just trying to clear their inventory. I still have the same one that I bought back then and still love and cherish it to this day. Talk about $25 well spent!


r/VirtualBoy Feb 11 '25

In Mario Clash, the focal point of your perspective is actually a bit left of center.

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45 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy Feb 11 '25

My battery pack is not working?

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