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The '''[[gametech:Virtual Boy|Virtual Boy]]''' is a supposedly fifth-generation handheld game console released by Nintendo and created by Game Boy creator [[wikipedia:Gunpei Yokoi|Gunpei Yokoi]] on August 14, 1995. It has a NEC V810 CPU. It was the first games console to utilize 3D effects, however, is notable for only displaying graphics in red and black, as well as requiring users to attach the console to their head, usually while rested on the included tripod. The product was pulled shortly after release due to the majority of users getting headaches from using it. Notably, it was rushed to market and was never meant to be released in its current form. | The '''[[gametech:Virtual Boy|Virtual Boy]]''' is a supposedly fifth-generation handheld game console released by Nintendo and created by Game Boy creator [[wikipedia:Gunpei Yokoi|Gunpei Yokoi]] on August 14, 1995. It has a NEC V810 CPU. It was the first games console to utilize 3D effects, however, is notable for only displaying graphics in red and black, as well as requiring users to attach the console to their head, usually while rested on the included tripod. The product was pulled shortly after release due to the majority of users getting headaches from using it. Notably, it was rushed to market and was never meant to be released in its current form. | ||
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! scope="col"|Name | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
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! scope="col"|Latest Version | ! scope="col"|Latest Version | ||
! scope="col"|[[libretro|Libretro Core]] | ! scope="col"|[[libretro|Libretro Core]] | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
! scope="col"|Active | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]] | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]] | ||
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− | !colspan=" | + | !colspan="7"|PC / x86 |
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|[[Mednafen]] | |[[Mednafen]] | ||
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|[[VBjin]] | |[[VBjin]] | ||
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|SVN r103 | |SVN r103 | ||
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|Rustual Boy | |Rustual Boy | ||
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− | |[https://github.com/emu-rs/rustual-boy | + | |[https://github.com/emu-rs/rustual-boy git] |
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|[[MAME]] | |[[MAME]] | ||
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|[http://www.mamedev.org/release.html {{MAMEVer}}] | |[http://www.mamedev.org/release.html {{MAMEVer}}] | ||
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− | |[https:// | + | |[https://git.virtual-boy.com/PVB/pvbemu Planet Virtual Boy emulator] |
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− | |[https://www. | + | |[https://www.virtual-boy.com/tools/pvb-emulator/ 2019-03-27] |
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|Red Dragon | |Red Dragon | ||
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− | |[ | + | |[https://www.virtual-boy.com/tools/red-dragon/ 0.38 Final] |
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− | !colspan=" | + | !colspan="7"|Mobile / ARM |
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− | |[ | + | |Mednafen<ref group=N name=libretro /> |
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− | |[{{ | + | |[https://github.com/libretro/beetle-vb-libretro git] |
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+ | |Mednafen<ref group=N name=libretro>''Only available on consoles and mobile as a libretro core (e.g. [[RetroArch]]).''</ref> | ||
+ | |align=left|{{Icon|PSP|PS3}}<br>{{Icon|Wii|3DS|WiiU|Switch}} | ||
+ | |[https://github.com/libretro/beetle-vb-libretro git] | ||
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− | |[https:// | + | |[https://www.virtual-boy.com/tools/red-dragon-psp/downloads/979068/ 1019] |
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− | |[ | + | |[https://github.com/mrdanielps/r3Ddragon r3Ddragon] |
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− | | | + | |[https://github.com/mrdanielps/r3Ddragon/releases git] |
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===Comparisons=== | ===Comparisons=== | ||
− | ;[[Mednafen]]: Has 100% compatibility with commercial games. Lets you change the Virtual Boy's '''color output''' to any hex color. For example, changing it to white shows all the games in greyscale instead of red, which really helps. 3D is enabled by default, but you can turn it off. To play it on platforms not supported by Mednafen use the [[libretro]] port which also supports SBS 3D by using glsl shaders, check this [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/4ibw0b/emulating_virtual_boy_in_3d_on_gear_vrgoogle/ Reddit post] for instructions. | + | ;[[Mednafen]]: Has 100% compatibility with commercial games. Lets you change the Virtual Boy's '''color output''' to any hex color. For example, changing it to white shows all the games in greyscale instead of red, which really helps. 3D is enabled by default, but you can turn it off. To play it on platforms not supported by Mednafen use the [[libretro]] port which also supports SBS 3D by using glsl shaders, check this [https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/4ibw0b/emulating_virtual_boy_in_3d_on_gear_vrgoogle/ Reddit post] for instructions. Doesn't seem to run at playable speeds on 3DS using the latest nightly build as of 2020-06-15. |
;[[VBjin]]: Also has 100% compatibility with commercial games. Has a fork that [[VBjin#Downloads|supports the Oculus Rift]]. | ;[[VBjin]]: Also has 100% compatibility with commercial games. Has a fork that [[VBjin#Downloads|supports the Oculus Rift]]. | ||
;Rustual Boy: Claims [https://github.com/emu-rs/rustual-boy/blob/master/README.md#known-game-compatibility 100% compatibility], however, accuracy isn't as good as Mednafen or even VBjin, and speed is even worse. | ;Rustual Boy: Claims [https://github.com/emu-rs/rustual-boy/blob/master/README.md#known-game-compatibility 100% compatibility], however, accuracy isn't as good as Mednafen or even VBjin, and speed is even worse. | ||
;[https://github.com/mrdanielps/r3Ddragon r3Ddragon]:Supports 3D on the New 3DS. Is slow and not finished. Based on Reality Boy / Red Dragon. | ;[https://github.com/mrdanielps/r3Ddragon r3Ddragon]:Supports 3D on the New 3DS. Is slow and not finished. Based on Reality Boy / Red Dragon. | ||
− | ;Planet Virtual Boy emulator: | + | ;Planet Virtual Boy emulator: Emulator written in Java and first released 2018. 3DS support was planned. [https://www.virtual-boy.com/forums/t/pvb-emulator/ Forum thread] |
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{{Nintendo}} | {{Nintendo}} | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 23 January 2022
Developer | Nintendo |
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Type | "Handheld" game console |
Generation | Fifth generation |
Release date | 1995 |
Discontinued | 1996 |
Predecessor | Game Boy/Color |
Successor | Game Boy Advance |
Emulated | ✓ |
The Virtual Boy is a supposedly fifth-generation handheld game console released by Nintendo and created by Game Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi on August 14, 1995. It has a NEC V810 CPU. It was the first games console to utilize 3D effects, however, is notable for only displaying graphics in red and black, as well as requiring users to attach the console to their head, usually while rested on the included tripod. The product was pulled shortly after release due to the majority of users getting headaches from using it. Notably, it was rushed to market and was never meant to be released in its current form.
Emulators
Name | Platform(s) | Latest Version | Libretro Core | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
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PC / x86 | ||||||
Mednafen | 1.32.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
VBjin | SVN r103 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Rustual Boy | git | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
MAME | 0.264 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Planet Virtual Boy emulator | 2019-03-27 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Red Dragon | 0.38 Final | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Mobile / ARM | ||||||
Mednafen[N 1] | git | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Console | ||||||
Mednafen[N 1] | |
git | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Red Dragon | 1019 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | TBD | |
r3Ddragon | git | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Comparisons
- Mednafen
- Has 100% compatibility with commercial games. Lets you change the Virtual Boy's color output to any hex color. For example, changing it to white shows all the games in greyscale instead of red, which really helps. 3D is enabled by default, but you can turn it off. To play it on platforms not supported by Mednafen use the libretro port which also supports SBS 3D by using glsl shaders, check this Reddit post for instructions. Doesn't seem to run at playable speeds on 3DS using the latest nightly build as of 2020-06-15.
- VBjin
- Also has 100% compatibility with commercial games. Has a fork that supports the Oculus Rift.
- Rustual Boy
- Claims 100% compatibility, however, accuracy isn't as good as Mednafen or even VBjin, and speed is even worse.
- r3Ddragon
- Supports 3D on the New 3DS. Is slow and not finished. Based on Reality Boy / Red Dragon.
- Planet Virtual Boy emulator
- Emulator written in Java and first released 2018. 3DS support was planned. Forum thread
Consoles: Color TV-Game • Nintendo Entertainment System (Family Computer) • Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super Family Computer) • Nintendo 64 • GameCube • Wii • Wii U • Nintendo Switch Handhelds: Game & Watch • Game Boy/Color • Virtual Boy • Game Boy Advance • Nintendo DS • Nintendo DSi • Nintendo 3DS Related: Family Computer Disk System • Satellaview • 64DD • Super Game Boy • e-Reader • Amiibo • Triforce (Arcade) • Namco ES3 (Arcade) |