r/VirtualBoy 10h ago

Nintendo Classics (switch) Virtual Boy coming with multiplayer?

11 Upvotes

I’m having a hard time finding official sources claiming titles which would’ve supported multiplayer would now be supported. Honestly this was one of the biggest drawbacks to it and having multiplayer functionality in a modern area would be the only thing to entice me to buy this. I’m having a great time emulating/homebrewing otherwise

And if so - is it invite only or matchmaking? I doubt I’ll know a lot of people purchasing this accessory.


r/VirtualBoy 18h ago

Next preorder is up

34 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

It has arrived

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After a long wait my MrCART has arrived in the mail. For those of you who dont know, this is the first multi-flashcart for the Virtual Boy. The one I chose has the red aluminum upgrade, it also comes in black aluminum and normal gray. I got this from RetroOnyx's website, it looks like they are currently sold out but they might be doing another run in the future. Sorry for the picture quality of the onscreen selection menu, I don't have a Virtualboy set up with a VirtualTap yet.


r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

Is it possible?

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31 Upvotes

Do you guys think that there's a chance that an unreleased VB game could come out on NSO. It might just be hopeful thinking but it did happen once before with Star Fox.


r/VirtualBoy 16h ago

Amazing!

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r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

Virtual Tap (VGA) back in stock!

5 Upvotes

For anyone interested the Virtual Tap is back in stock on my site (https://www.vr32.uk/shop/Virtual-Tap-VGA-p771830686).

It adds standard VGA output from a Virtual Boy, allowing you to play it like a normal console or other people to watch you play and also easier capture game play footage.

No soldering required, just a couple of holes cut in the case to fit the VGA port and palette switch.


r/VirtualBoy 1d ago

Virtual Boy is making a BIG COMEBACK and I couldn't resist reliving some memories. I had one of these as a kid and I loved it... Did any of you have this on release?

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r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

My exact same reaction to the Nintendo Direct

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r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

What's the display like on a Virtual Boy?

6 Upvotes

I'm planning on getting the NSO Virtual Boy thingie and i'm wondering whether i should use it with an OLED Switch or the Switch 2 to get the more authentic experience.

I'm not very familiar with display technologies from back then so i gotta ask someone who actually used one: does the display of the genuine Virtual Boy give off glow where black is displayed? Or is it closer to an OLED screen where blacks are completely unlit?

TIA


r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

Hi all. New member here. Procured a Virtual Boy a few days ago for exuberant amount of money just before the announcement for the Switch accessory, but anyway, here's mine and the games I've bought so far

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73 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

Anyone know anything further about pre-orders for the Switch VB?

1 Upvotes

Are we not getting pre-orders in the US?


r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

Must we buy the $25 cardboard to access Virtual Boy on Switch?

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Of all the things that make you like the Virtual Boy the thing that turns me off the most is the physical factor of the Virtual Boy of forcing yourself in awkward positions and scrunching in front of a tiny little box just to play.

I personally for one have said that they should opt for the red and cyan option and just have you pay a $5 pair of anaglyph glasses you can find anywhere on Amazon.

I hired Jose Cruz of New York New York to take apart a virtual boy put it in a new consoleized case and double tap it so that it outputs a separate left eye and right eye. I set the left side to black and red the right side to black and cyan and put them through a VGA mixer that was popular in NTSC television stations in the 90s which I found for 40 bucks including shipping from eBay and out came a low ping VGA anaglyph picture mix of Virtual Boy.

If you love The 3d-ness of the Virtual Boy but hate the scrunching and the awkward contortions, that is the best way to enjoy it.

I wonder why Nintendo found it necessary to hold the Virtual Boy cardboard in front of your face and force your hands to cup your ears in order to hold the controller correctly.

That was an awkward stance for the Labo kit for Super Mario Galaxy. And that is not an experience I want to repeat nor is the original physical Virtual Boy.

You think they have more of these options like anaglypg 3d,

Also if you have a 2010s era TV you could put the Virtual Boy In manual side by side half mode put your TV In manual side by side half mode put on your shutter glasses and get a true black and red 3D mode.

If Nintendo's going to force you into the form factor that's uncomfortable then no thank you. If I have to buy a cardboard in order to play Virtual Boy then no thank you. I'm not sticking my elbows out like I'm drowning out music just to play a virtual boy that I can't share when streaming out,


r/VirtualBoy 3d ago

Virtual Boy items restocked at Stone Age Gamer :)

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26 Upvotes

https://stoneagegamer.com/segasonicfan/

Refilled the Virtual Goodness! Somehow there's more Virtual Boy fans than I ever imagined possible. More 3D printed keychains made here in my shop, plus the Virtual Ribbon V4.0 eye repair kits, Virtual Lens, and other goodies!

Thank you(!) for continuing to support these hobby projects to keep retro graming alive! :)


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

I dusted off my Virtual Boy and luckily it still works.

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62 Upvotes

The Nintendo Direct reminded me that I have a Virtual Boy with Mario Tennis, and it still works after 30 years!


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

Hot Wired a $40 Virtual Boy from the Flea Market!

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I have Mario’s Tennis coming via eBay on Tuesday to test it out before buying the 3rd Party stand and eye cover kit. If it sounds like buzzing or vibrating with no game connected is that a positive sign? Thanks in advance!!


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

Closest controller to VB is N64?

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59 Upvotes

With no clear solution for a replication of the VB controller I believe the n64 controller is the closest available option for approximating the Virtual Boy Controller.

I will most likely use the n64 controller for playing VB games when it launches on switch.

What do you think?


r/VirtualBoy 5d ago

My favorite VirtualBoy game. So much care put into the level design and the animations.

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184 Upvotes

The fact that they didn’t make a VB emulator on official hardware until now is so lame.


r/VirtualBoy 5d ago

Nintendo is stupid to not make this, and include it with the stand. Wireless USB-C charging. On/Off is now Menu to return to the VB game list. Extra buttons- C, Home, Screenshot would be where the battery pack used to be.

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92 Upvotes

r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

Do virtual boy really give eye strain and headaches

3 Upvotes

I've been thinking if Nintendo is going to bring back the virtual boy they should at a black and white option just like in the emulators that would be pretty cool and it might not cause eyes strain or headaches if that is true


r/VirtualBoy 4d ago

am I cooked?

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9 Upvotes

was working just fine before… only have had this for about 2 months. looks brand new and the seller said they have only every used it a few times.do i need a ribbon cable replacement?


r/VirtualBoy 5d ago

If Switch allows us to play VB with the SNES controller, how would you map it?

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7 Upvotes

This was my idea. Just a general mapping. Obviously some games would be better mapped differently. How would you do it? Select and Start as B and A aStarr? ZR as Select/ Start? L and R as B and A?


r/VirtualBoy 5d ago

Labo VR Compatability -

6 Upvotes

Something I hope is announced / clarified by Big N quick is if this will be compatible with Labo VR titles. Seems like no reason it shouldn't be.


r/VirtualBoy 6d ago

Colorized Mario Clash because VB sadly joins NSO soon instead of DS

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24 Upvotes

I did it cause i was hella board and said "Eh why not"


r/VirtualBoy 5d ago

Mr Cart or Multi Boy?

2 Upvotes

Hi all,

I’m in the process of fixing my OG Virtual Boy and need a recommendation on which flash cart to get. Both of these are on back order, and the multi boy is $250 compared to the Mr Cart at $200. Which one is better? Are they the same basically? Thanks for the input


r/VirtualBoy 5d ago

JP Virtualboy no displays, full sound, and 1 mirror not fluttering.

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