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| + | [[File:ORf1RyStgEApjXKY.jpg|thumb|The Virtual Boy console.]]The '''[[gametech:Virtual Boy|Virtual Boy]]''' is a supposedly-handheld console released by Nintendo and created by Game Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi in 1995. It was the first games console to utilise 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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==Emulators== | ==Emulators== | ||
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|style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.planetvb.com/modules/tech/?sec=emus&eid=rdragon Red Dragon] | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.planetvb.com/modules/tech/?sec=emus&eid=rdragon Red Dragon] | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|Multi-platform | |style="text-align:center;"|Multi-platform | ||
| − | |style="text-align:center;"| | + | |style="text-align:center;"|[http://www.planetvb.com/modules/tech/?sec=emus&eid=rdragon 0.38 Final] |
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[VBjin]] | |style="text-align:center;"|[[VBjin]] | ||
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==Emulation Issues== | ==Emulation Issues== | ||
The 3D cannot be properly emulated, which is not a big deal as it is not really that great. | The 3D cannot be properly emulated, which is not a big deal as it is not really that great. | ||
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[[Category:Consoles]] | [[Category:Consoles]] | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 23 July 2014
The Virtual Boy is a supposedly-handheld console released by Nintendo and created by Game Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi in 1995. It was the first games console to utilise 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 | Operating System(s) | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
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| Mednafen | Multi-platform | 0.9.36.2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| RetroArch (Mednafen) | Multi-platform | 0.9.28 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Red Dragon | Multi-platform | 0.38 Final | ✗ | ✗ |
| VBjin | Multi-platform | SVN r103 | ✗ | ✓ |
Emulation Issues
The 3D cannot be properly emulated, which is not a big deal as it is not really that great.
