Argh! Just seen that, beat me for just a bit of time!
That game would sell like hotcakes here if it were a repro cart…

DuelPear wrote:
Go for it!

I already have Red Alarm (found a steal of an Ebay deal a couple weeks ago, $14 shipped for a complete copy) and I’m thinking with only 14 games I might try and pick up all of the North American releases. From what I’ve read, I’m really excited to give Wario Land a try at some point.

I’m glad people were interested in reading my story. I’m excited to have one because like I previously mentioned it was a system that I vividly remember wanting even from my childhood.

Thanks, I shall do it then hahaha.

I live in Argentina. Getting games and consoles has never been too easy here.
We’ve got our currency devaluated since around 12 years now (4.5 Pesos = 1 dollar).

The VB has always been an elusive creature, moreso here (short lifespan, etc.).
In the last years some of them popped up in our equivalent of eBay(used, nearly all in poor condition – missing the stand, having a “dead eye”) having prices ranging from 500 (111 U$S) to 2300 (511 U$S). Literally.

I found mine for 250 (56 dollars), with Galactic Pinball CIB and Mario’s Tennis G+M. Bought it in a heartbeat. Seller said it didn’t work.
The guy brought it to my home because I couldn’t go to his. That, and the fact that it was complete (minus the games’ dust covers), led me to give him another 50 (12 U$S).

Later that day I start tinkering with it.
I found odd that the cart hanged out of the console. A quick google revealed that I was right – it wasn’t supposed to be like that!
So I went for the pincers and gently pulled.
Imagine my face when I found out that a dust cover was stuck in the cart port!
So I tried putting the cart in again. Still nothing.
I shake the console and hear something loose on the inside.
I take the cart out and shake shake… the second dust cover came out!
Cart in again, still no reply…

Dissapointed I leave it on my bed…
And then I hear Galactic Pinball’s warning screen sound!

I jumped in joy all over the place. Because it happened last May 7th from now on I say that 7/5 is my second birthday 😛

In short, working, complete VB with two games for 67 dollars, and one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve ever had.

/wall of text

PS: Currency difference sure is annoying.

KR155E wrote:
A homebrew Virtual Boy TV adapter exists. You can find several posts and topic about in the forum. Here’s one from 2010: http://www.planetvb.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=12677#forumpost12677

Ah yes, I had known of that.
There’s a comment of mine down there asking if he was considering to sell it, and if so, for how much…
Got no reply so I’m assuming the answer is “no”.

Has anyone ever attempted to use the boards the VB has and put them in a DVD player-like case, with ports and all?

Or any of you really really really hardcore collectors own a TVBoy?

L___E___T wrote:
Best way I know of is basically emulation via a PC hookup, or grab a Wii and use the emulator for VB that way (it looks great by the way).

Alas, there is no TV out signal on the VB etc.

I know of Wiirtual Boy. I haven’t gotten around to softmodding my Wii to use it, though.
On a pointless note… my Wii is red hahaha.

Congratulations, welcome aboard!
Got any favorite games yet? Which ones are a must get for you?

If you haven’t seen them yet I’d really recommend getting Teleroboxer/Vertical Force/VB Wario Land (personal top 3)

Mind if I share my story on your thread as well?

I couldn’t find the edit button.

I now have a fully working VB! 😀