Would you buy a Virtual Boy now?
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Would you buy a Virtual Boy now?
For some reason I feel like buying a Virtual Boy. I know everyone thinks it was the worst system ever made, but I imagine it can't be that expensive now, and it would be a cool novelty to have. I remember playing it at Blockbuster when I was younger, and I thought it was fun then but who knows what I would think now. What do the rest of you think? Should I try to get one?
On a side note, does it plug into the wall or does it require AA batteries?
On a side note, does it plug into the wall or does it require AA batteries?
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Takes an AC adaptor.
Can usually be had on ebay for $25 or less, games around $5.
I always thought it would just cause a bad headache... and be painful to keep your head in the same position all the time while playing it. Still, I wouldn't mind a chance to check out the games.
Can usually be had on ebay for $25 or less, games around $5.
I always thought it would just cause a bad headache... and be painful to keep your head in the same position all the time while playing it. Still, I wouldn't mind a chance to check out the games.
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I know someone who got one not too long ago. Just as a collectors item type of thing. Theyre fairly cheap and if you like collecting or just having that sort of thing, go for it. I know I'm going to get one sooner or later, for collection purposes. What kind of console collection would be if I only had the successful ones?
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Tanman, I think $199.
The VB uses an AC Adapter AND 6 AA Batteries.
I own two Virtual Boys, and break them out every once in a while. Game wise I would reccomend Mario Clash, Mario Tennis, and Wario Land.
The VB uses an AC Adapter AND 6 AA Batteries.
I own two Virtual Boys, and break them out every once in a while. Game wise I would reccomend Mario Clash, Mario Tennis, and Wario Land.
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I still have my Virtual Boy. It's not a great system but I love it. The boxing game is cool. The screen "cracks" when you get knocked out. It takes 6 AA batteries or the adapter. The adapter is sweet since it goes through batteries pretty fast. Anyway, I'd get it if it were cheap. But don't get the baseball game, wow was that one bad.
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I have one and do enjoy it. No headaches or anything like that...
I think I have every game made for it except that Jack pumpkin game.
The system is not that bad, the problem for Nintendo is that is wasn't that good either. There no was no killer ap for the unit, so all the games were just glorified GB games. So I don't think anyone saw it as being a worthwhile investment.
I think I have every game made for it except that Jack pumpkin game.
The system is not that bad, the problem for Nintendo is that is wasn't that good either. There no was no killer ap for the unit, so all the games were just glorified GB games. So I don't think anyone saw it as being a worthwhile investment.
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I have one and wouldn't have bought one now.... the all red graphics is pretty straining to your eye, most of the games' graphics isn't that great (more like paper cuts, like N64's paper mario graphics but it wasn't intended to be that way, unlike Paper Mario). Red Alert is really the only game where I felt the 3D worked. I mean seriously, the system has a number of puzzle games, do you really need the 3D effects for Tetris???
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I bought one for $10 on clearance many years ago. I had tennis and one other game. It was pretty fun, but the thing gave me a headache, and it was mostly a novelty game. I gave it to a friend to give to his kid.
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Damn, I'm looking on ebay and the auctions are ending at around 60 bucks. A little higher than I thought, but I still might have to pick one up.
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I bought one when they hit $20 along with 8-10 games for $4 each. It was cool for a while. Mario Tennis was fun.
Anyway, I waited 3 years and sold everything for $200 on Ebay.
Anyway, I waited 3 years and sold everything for $200 on Ebay.
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I bought one of these stupid things when they first came out. Mario Tennis was fun for about an hour, but I never really enjoyed any of the other games, and I also got a headache after playing it too long. Plus it is bulky and awkward, not very handheld at all.
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Got one off ebay a few years ago with a large assortment of games for about $50. It is a cool little toy but hardly a great gaming system. I recommend Teleroboxer, Galactic Pinball, Wario Land, Tennis, and Vertical Force (Kinda like Ikaruga but instead of switching colors you switch from top to bottom).
I will second the vote that the baseball game is TERRIBLE
As a side note, the most comfortable way to play this is lying on your back, VB resting on your face with stand on your chest. Warning - you WILL get a VB outline around your eyes like you've been skiing.
I will second the vote that the baseball game is TERRIBLE
As a side note, the most comfortable way to play this is lying on your back, VB resting on your face with stand on your chest. Warning - you WILL get a VB outline around your eyes like you've been skiing.
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I almost bought one a couple years back. I worked at a Waldensoftware in 95-96, and sometimes passed the time playing Mario Tennis. I was pissed when the manager gave our demo unit to the assistant manager instead of me.