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Is this a decent deal. Virtual boy and game for 20. What should I make sure it has with it if it is a decent deal. Is it worth buying?
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/576019685.html
bigdaddybruce44
02-17-2008, 02:37 AM
Do you really want a VB? I mean, $20 is $20. If you don't like it, you're not out much.
Bluffington
02-17-2008, 02:39 AM
I did a quick scan of eBay and Amazon and $20 seems to be a good price (especially on Amazon where the lowest seller was $100, I'm guessing that's just very inflated). I would make sure that everything is included because the items pictured aren't enough to immediately play. The notable items missing that I recall from owning the abomination are the AC adapter and the leg stands. The system kills your neck with the legs, I'd hate to see what it does without them.
Do you really want a VB? I mean, $20 is $20. If you don't like it, you're not out much.
Its not the 20 bucks. I guess are these things worth playing? Curiosity is getting best of me. If its crap I don't want it. If decent it would be cool to have 1.
bigdaddybruce44
02-17-2008, 02:45 AM
The VB was crap, but it might interesting to own as conversation piece.
Bluffington
02-17-2008, 02:46 AM
There are a few decent games. VirtualBoy is actually responsible for the only console-version of a pinball game that I like: Galactic Pinball. When I played the VB, it was usually that.
rjarmstrong100
02-17-2008, 02:47 AM
There are a few gems but they are few, and long usage of the system can possibly lead to a headache.
Aside from that, things to look for are if it has the power adapter. If it doesn't, it might cost a bit in batteries to use it. So make sure you pick up an AC adapter.
Sorry I don't remember what games are the good ones, I haven't played it in ages.
Blitz
02-17-2008, 02:48 AM
That thing gave me a headache after 5 minutes of play. Glad I never bought one.
Bluffington
02-17-2008, 02:57 AM
The games that I recall being worthwhile were Wario Land, Mario's Tennis and Galactic Pinball.
Looked up some info and not interested other than as a conversation piece and I'd rather spend my cash on better stuff. THanks.