I personally had a blast with my Virtual Boy, and went through 2 more of them. Now as a Collectors Item I'm trying to keep the ones I have in super working condition. The games are still relatively inexpensive to find, and are turning into great collectors items. It's a total throwback to fledgling 90's "3D" compared to today's standards, but Nintendo was ahead of the game at the time, no doubt about that.
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This thing is a part of gaming history. One of Nintendo's biggest flops, the Virtual Boy's monochromatic colors of red and black, the headaches after playing too long and the anti-social nature of the console was what ultimately sunk this once promising system. But it's Nintendo. If you're a fanboy of the brand or a serious game collector at all, you'd be remiss to not own this curious piece of Nintendo's sometimes murky past. Plus, you know you're curious to plunge your face into that black void and see what all the fuss is about :)
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The Virtual boy or first known as the vr 32. Is mediocre but misunderstood it is very fun. Even if you have to take breaks once in a while and you won't get quite as much bang for your buck as you would with another game console but it is a good collector,s item. It has a small game selection but there are some amazing titles like Wario land and Telero boxer and Mario tennis and panic bomber It is not quite that great a system but it is an amazing one and I recommend it without a doubt.
The Virtual Boy is one of those great oddities from Nintendo that every gamer should experience. Though it never caught on back in the mid 90's it seems to have a good following now with retro gamers who are still creating new games that can be downloaded to a flash cartridge and played on the Virtual Boy. So even though it had a rough start this systems life is still going strong thanks to all the dedicated fans who are creating new games and experiences for others to enjoy. I'll admit that it was pushed into the market before it's full potential was reached or even realized and if it hadn't been pulled out of development and sacrificed as a shelf filler for the upcoming release of the N64 it probably would have been one of the greatest and most revolutionary gaming systems ever created. As for me, I love my Virtual Boy and would recommend it to anyone who likes retro gaming or just something a little different from time to time.Read full review
I love the virtual boy...it is awesome...I wish I would have had one when I was little...People come over just to play this game system...it was the perfect add for my game room This is a Black and Red 3D system. They are hard to find complete with the stand and the hood. If you have all of the parts it is an awesome system. Don't expect to be able to play it for a long time. The system starts to hurt your eyes after 15 minuts of play. I enjoy a couple of games but there is a limited selection of games. I recomend it, it is a great convo piece in my game room.
The virtual boy has a very small library of games, which can all fit in the averages person hand. By no means is this the video game system to indulge yourself in for hours on end. The games are simple and short, the graphics are fair for the time and i wouldn't play for more then 20 minute stretches. None the less this system is a Nintendo collectors dream and has some decent games, definitely a good conversation piece. A must have for any serious game collector
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I bought a virtual boy new in 1996 at Target for about 25 USD, and actually liked it a lot. The graphics were simple, but the added 3D effect was amazing (back then). Also the controller is beautifully laid out, and fits perfectly in my hands; why the N64 didn't take a cue from the controller by switching the d pads out with analog sticks will forever annoy me. Please note that those under 12 shouldn't play it, and another half of the population will experience nausea or eye fatigue within 15-20 minutes; so try before you buy.
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Playing this machine is like stepping back in time. A unique offering that at the same time feels like familiar mid90s Nintendo. The red and black graphics are sharp and the controller is very comfortable to hold. Once you get your set up right, you can minimize strain on the neck and eyes. Wide variety of game offerings and they are worth tracking down! The sound from this machine sounds as good as it must have 26 years ago! I felt like a teen once again as I only got to try this console at a toys r us display in ‘95. Well worth collecting and playing if you long for a simpler time for the big N! While not perfect, it is full of charm!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Its awful. I love it.
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The Virtual boy came out at a pretty bad time, rushed to the market in between the SNES and N64. I had always heard everyone say it was terrible, and that is what I believed, until I really played the games. The display is really crisp, and when you are up on it, I personally don’t believe it gives headaches (but still, use the auto pause). The 3D effect is also actually pretty cool, kind of like the 3DS. It is more depth then stuff coming out at you, but still cool. If I had to recommend games, 100% get VB Wario Land. Wonderful game, for a underrated system.
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