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I am not sure if these were already shared, but I really, really like the Virtual Boy game cases offered here:

https://www.customgamecases.com/online-store/VB-c50469280

They even have a homebrew section, which is handy for some of the more expensive CIB titles if you just want to play the cart etc.

These were originally developed as a Kickstarter, and they offered a full collection of the US / JP library as a bulk option.

I’ve asked the team there if they would add that again, it would be great to see a full library of these on the shelf with custom artwork.

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I would love to see this as a complete release, JP version.

The US version seems really expensive now so would be a good seller I’d have thought.

This is one I never picked up CIB, as I only wanted the JP boxes and it seemed weird having just one US box on the shelf.

Nonetheless I should have picked up a loose cart, I don’t remember it being anywhere near that expensive 10 years ago!

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Thank for snapping and sharing – I am one of those people that really like the aesthetics of these boxes, and I was able to collect quite a few of the smaller (20 units) shippers for some of these Japanese games.

If you go back, do you think it’s whin scope to ask the store if they will consider selling some of the bigger empty shipper boxes? I’d be interested in the T&E Games, plus The Kemco shipper box if this is a conversation you can have?

If a deal is realistic, I’d be happy to get you a box for yourself for example, if you were able to help arrange something.

Either that or commission. Please DM me if you’re open to it anyway. I’m also in the PVB Discord under the same name 🙂

Did anyone save any pics of the listing?

Did anyone here win it? I missed a chance to get one of these and the unit from Krisse many, many years ago!

I remember you well Lester – I’m truly sorry to read this course of events, that is extreme and I hope with some help from your siblings rather than hindrance things can improve. You’ve encouraged me to plug my VB back in after all these years.

I got my book yesterday too – first thoughts are – I definitely didn’t need to buy this, but I don’t regret it because it’ll look nice on the Shelf and I’m happy to support Mr Parrish’s efforts.

Limited Run used a really poor shipping service so the book arrived dog eared on the corner and that’s the second time I’ve had an issue with them. I will never buy a single thing from Limited Run Games again.

Information is pretty basic and there’s a real missed opportunity at not including more than a glimpse into the homebrew efforts. Projects like Mario Kart are mentioned but it just leaves you wanting to know more. Might have been better to just not include any homebrew efforts because it draws attention to the scant info that is included.

3D glasses images don’t work so that was also a let down. I mean, they work technically, but this doesn’t suit VB screenshots at all, it’s a pretty pointless inclusion.

I am just very, very glad I did not opt for the Collector version.

On top of that noticed some mistakes that should have been picked up on edit.

So I couldn’t recommend this book, but I’ll keep it on the shelf in case visitors ask me what the system / games are like.

Wish it could have been a better review. The book is presented in nice quality, page layout could have been better but it’s presentable enough and on par with some of HG101’s books, just in a bigger hardback format I suppose.

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I received a shipping update just today, it shipped out from the States yesterday in fact. So looks like others’ should also be on their way today / or soon at least.

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I bought it, but it’s not yet arrived to post a review. I could’ve sworn I read at point of order that they were complete, printed, in stock and ready to go out the door – has anyone else received theirs yet?

Not a typical listing of sorts – but would love to see this go to someone on the forums given it’s a one of a kind from a known celebrity:

Have met Nathan at E3 before – solid guy but I am not affiliated with this in any way, to confirm.

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Was hoping that someone here won this one? I have the Mosaic VB (Krisse’s old unit!) and Mosaic AC tap, but would still quite like to pick up the counter display plate one day. I didn’t bid, but I thought this would have ended higher to be honest:

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b508532566

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I always thought Cave Story would be a great fit for the system. Game is open source as well and would be a neat port.

…and has a 3D version (that didn’t turn out great) so I would Looooove a 3D pixel-art Cave Story, same formula worked so well for WarioLand, which I think is the main system seller.

For $200?! It’d be cheaper to pay someone to hold it for you 😉

I wondered if this might yield something:

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1188538-wii-source-code-leaked-on-4chan-after-hack-on-broadon-servers/

They’re calling it the biggest leak Nintendo has faced.

Looks to be mainly GCN era though, VB might just be too old by this point.

Awesome – they scanned it as well for people I believe, I can’t be certain I find Reddit really awkward to navigate to be honest.

Liking the progress!!

Tempted to buy this – I’m sure others have seen it pop up in their various searches…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAMAGOTCHI-STYLE-VIRTUAL-BOY-VINTAGE-1990s-STOCK-SEEMS-RARE/142908420396?hash=item214601712c:g:KCkAAOSwIShbdq8A

I’ve seen new carded ones for sale with a “virtual kid” name instead but that’s not the same 🙂

I am looking for some help in fixing a non-functioning unit, located in London.

Krisse this is for your old unit that you sold me a long time ago. I’d like to get it working but don’t know where to start! I tried to buy a loose unit from eBay and just use that but they’re all advertised as non-working and I’d rather give some spend and support to a community guru that better understands these fine machines 🙂

TheForce81 I will send you a request in the hope you can help me out – thanks! 🙂

No I missed that, and sadly the sale too – cheers Lester 🙂

Surely for a small amount of time is OK?