if this game project gets to the point that it requires some type of story then i would love to help.
i have been a gamer since 1983 with my atari 2600. i’ve written many product reviews, short stories, and such. i’ve wanted to merge my love of games and my love for writing into a project for a few years.
Hey guys,
I missed this whole discussion as real life kept me from my hobbies for the past 6 months. I was curious if the box has that area inside to hold the game, like the retail boxes did?
Either way I would like to add my name to the list. Since I received my Bound High repo cart from Richard I’ve wanted a box and manual to make it complete!
@VJ: there are still well over 400 items on US eBay, currently only 80 of which are auctions. Perhaps you were just targeted? Did they provide more information, a reason, or an explanation yet?
i’m thinking it has to do with virtual goods sold on ebay and people who do not send the “information” after the payment has been made.
it would make sense to me that they could simply force users to enter a UPC or serial number if they were going to use the term “virtual” in their auction listing. there isn’t but a large handful of virtual boy related auctions at any one time, it isn’t like they can’t police those.
I am so knew to soldering and electronics so please forgive me for this question…
After complete the USB powers the controller or how does this work?
The controller will be recognized by direct-x in windows automatically?
I’m considering building a portable gaming computer (nettop or micro-atx) and I am not all that familiar with Linux. How would Linux recognize the controller? Does it behave similar to direct-x and install a generic interface driver?
Hello Dan,
The FlashBoy+ is indeed still being made. The cost is $100 USD. It comes without a box but you can pick one of those up separately if you really want it.
Richard usually asks for 1 donor cart but I think he received enough with the Bounce! stand-alone project that you might be able to get a FB+ without having to send him a cart.
Richard,
What was the final count, how many of these were actually made up to this point?
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I also just received mine and it’s a treat to own a standalone cart. The sticker isn’t as nice as the FB+ sticker (seems a higher DPI could have been used?), but for the rock bottom price of 2 donor carts I find it very hard to complain!
before you start ripping things about (assuming it gets that far), try grabbing a mario’s tennis off ebay. i just snagged two for under $10 with shipping. it would be a very affordable way for you to test the contacts. you might also consider a can of compressed air if you have not already.
this is an interesting project as it would complete the boung high cart i’ve just received. have you guys considered getting KR155E involved? he did make the fb+ box i have and its excellent quality. any thoughts about who will write the manual?
it looks like dust to me and all that dust isn’t a good thing. it means it sat unprotected for YEARS. could have been in a basement somewhere and in rough shape.
i’ve been checking ebay and there are some great deals right now. you might want to contact the sellers and ask the important questions like if the IPD knob (the one you asked about a few posts up) is causing glitch issues if you turn it a bunch of times, do the lenses have scratches, etc.
keep me posted on the availability of a sticker for the cart. i asked if i could get “a couple” because i want to give 1 or 2 as gifts. i understand if you want to only make 1 per person.
Marulu wrote:
great to hear sign me up pls
btw i don´t know waht is a donor card ( im new here)
i can pay i you want
it just means that the shell of an actual game will be used, so you are “donating” a cart. try to pick two games you don’t care about, like don’t send jack bros. =)
i contacted the seller. he said there is 1 hair line scratch on the red lense and that the system has the glitch ribbon cable problem. he said after using it for 10 or so minutes the glitch went away, but as we all know it just means the glitch problem is starting. still for that price its a good deal considering what you are getting, and the glitch problem can be fixed.
I’m also curious to know if you guys will design a label for the cart. I’m rather interested in picking a few of these up. Will you be asking for money to cover the cost of shipping back to us?
KoNeko wrote:
And, slightly off-topic, but since you mentioned FlashBoys, how much do you charge to make those?
$100 USD. includes the FB+, labeled with a FB+ sticker, and a mini-usb cable. The software for flashing can be found here at PlanetVB. Its worth every penny, it’s a top quality product.
i snagged mine for $150 (including shipping) and it came with the AC adapter, the original box, all instruction manuals, and 3 games. the hard-shell case is nice, i won’t deny that. i’m trying to build my own but i can’t find anyone locally who has that type of foam for sale.
make sure you ask the important questions.
1) any scratches on the red plastic lenses, even hair line scratches
2) any problems with the ac adapter
3) is the d-pad responsive, do the diagonals respond without problems
4) is the center plastic part of the stand cracked, even a hair line crack (as these tend to crack)
5) is the black visor stained or ripped?
6) after powering the unit on, ask them to adjust the IPD (grey circular knob) to the right and left a few times. this is a way to test if the ribbon cable glue is starting to fail and if it is the graphics may be glitchy, the back light could seem faded, etc. keep in mind that this is something that can be fixed later, so if the rest of the unit is mint it might be worth picking it up.
7) ask them to also test the focus slider to make sure it is working.
i would suggest a mirror alignment test as well but from what i recall you need a game inserted to do that (?).
you should do some research, find out what important questions you want answered, and then ask every seller of every vb you like. once you find the one you want you will be happy that you waited. also set yourself a price that you will not go past and stick to it. i’ve seen complete vb kits sell for under $50 and over $250 (with and without games). have patience and i’m sure you will be happy in the end.
@Protoman85: i am sorry, i did not intend to scare you. my point was just that flash memory doesn’t last forever. i wasn’t trying to make a point that the FB/FB+ would stop working after a few hundred writes. i can see how my comment can be read that way, again i am sorry.
MineStorm wrote:
What? So, the flashboy(original, not plus for me) will stop working after I’ve changed games once too much?? Thats…. really scary.
The specs for the flash memory say at least 1 million writes / erases.
i do hope you finish this project, it would be a real shame to see it end now. i would be happy to write a review for gbatemp.net if you feel that would help. my reviews average 5,000 hits in the first week.
could be something to consider towards the end when it seems like all of your hard work will not be discovered by people outside of this site.
