Those seem really nice, and a perfect match! The square earpieces almost look like a big pixel to go with the video game theme 🙂
In case you wanted a cheap, unbranded earbud alternative I recommend these Sentry ear hook things. I get them here in the USA at Family Dollar for about $5 (this picture is of a slightly advanced type with a microphone control or something). They come with different-sized (and black) silicone covers. I’m enough of a snob with earbuds that I used to only buy this one particular Sony variety, but the sound on these is surprisingly awesome for the price. Very light and comfy, plus the silicone covers help isolate lots of outside noise 🙂
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Here are some pictures of how I peel up the ribbon cable plastic. With a thin sewing needle, you just work the tip of it under the plastic between a couple traces (only go under the plastic a tiny amount). Hold the needle at a low angle to the display PCB as you do it. Don’t try to pry up, just let the tip of it gently lift that portion of the plastic away from the traces.
As you work down the board in between each trace a few times, you’ll see the plastic start to give way. If you work slowly and don’t pry too aggressively, you should be able to expose enough of the copper without it peeling away from the PCB. You can still bend the ribbon cable copper down if they come off the traces, but it’s just a hassle to line them back up and solder without breaking them off.
Great looking site so far! I’ve mentioned before that I’m (clearly) a big HP Lovecraft fan, I’m glad the Virtual Boy was honored with a game loosely based on his works.
This may be a dumb question, but does your editor allow for adjusting how many hits you can take? I die pretty quickly whenever I play the game and would probably have more fun if it was easier :p
. With that editor utility, one could almost see a PlanetVB original sequel at some point in the future!