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The Virtual Boy actually wasn't as terrible as everyone says. Sure, it chewed through 6 AA batteries in about 4 hours and was uncomfortable to use, but there we
by exelius 13y ago
The Virtual Boy actually wasn't as terrible as everyone says. Sure, it chewed through 6 AA batteries in about 4 hours and was uncomfortable to use, but there were actually some decent games (namely Red Alarm). The 3D was actually noticeable; and the whole black-on-red aesthetic was incredibly immersive.
I picked one up for something like $50 (which included 6 games) so I felt it was a decent deal as a 10 year old. No way was it worth $150 or anything, but it was a neat gadget for its time.
- wil421 13y agoI thought the Virtual Boy was causing kids to have problems with their eyes because they were staring at redlines all day. When it first came out I remember going to blockbuster and waiting in line to play some sports game I cant remember what it was called.
- exelius 13y agoI think that "Virtual Boy makes you go blind" meme was just a rumor. Honestly, none of the games were deep enough to stare at them all day.