Proud owner of a Flashboy

Sep 20, 2013 • 00:35

Just got my Flashboy Plus in the mail today. So a special thanks to Minestorm for selling me one he had kicking around!

First of all, the case of this thing is epic, are these 3D printed?

Second of all, I am PSYCHED to try out all the awesome homebrew that’s around here. Any suggestions? I mean I’ll end up trying everything that’s out there, but if there’s one that you think I should try sooner than later let me know!

But for now, I’m gonna be glued to my VB while I try Hyper Fighting SF edition!

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Sep 20, 2013 • 19:51

Wyndcrosser

It’s a great, I haven’t pick one up yet. If minestorm has anymore, I’d love to get one.

This new contest should bring in A LOT of games.

Wynd

Sep 21, 2013 • 00:42

speedyink

I’m really excited to see what everyone comes up with for the competition!

Sep 21, 2013 • 16:43

Guy Perfect

Don’t stop there; do your own homebrew too!

Sep 22, 2013 • 00:50

speedyink

Guy Perfect wrote:
Don’t stop there; do your own homebrew too!

Is it hard? I’ve never coded a game before.. In fact the only time I coded was Basic about 10 years ago. Maybe I’ll do a bit of research, it would be cool to make something =D

Sep 25, 2013 • 15:27

MineStorm

First of all, the case of this thing is epic, are these 3D printed?

I’m glad you like the case. Yes, it was printed on my MakerBot Replicator 2.

Before, I was hacking original cases. Printing saves me a lot of work because I can drop the PCB straight in.

Sep 25, 2013 • 19:53

Morintari

MineStorm wrote:

I’m glad you like the case. Yes, it was printed on my MakerBot Replicator 2.

Before, I was hacking original cases. Printing saves me a lot of work because I can drop the PCB straight in.

Yeah I look forward to the day when we can do it all and not have to cannibalize any parts from carts. Imagine carts made entirely from PVB.(MineStorm that is, can do the connectors and case)

Sep 25, 2013 • 20:10

Glover

MineStorm wrote:

First of all, the case of this thing is epic, are these 3D printed?

I’m glad you like the case. Yes, it was printed on my MakerBot Replicator 2.

Before, I was hacking original cases. Printing saves me a lot of work because I can drop the PCB straight in.

I’ve gotta say, I’m pretty thrilled with the 3D printed case myself, too – gives it that extra-homebrewy feel, and drives home in a visual way that it was a community creation.

Sep 28, 2013 • 00:58

speedyink

MineStorm wrote:
I’m glad you like the case. Yes, it was printed on my MakerBot Replicator 2.

Before, I was hacking original cases. Printing saves me a lot of work because I can drop the PCB straight in.

That is too cool. This is the first 3D Printed thing I’ve ever touched!

I think this is definitely the way to go. Like you said, no hacking the original carts for the USB slot, this one looks so clean and proper. Oh, and how you can see the red PCB through the “Flashboy Plus” lettering…awesome idea!

Sep 28, 2013 • 02:27

bigmak

What are your favorite games played so far ?

Sep 28, 2013 • 04:32

speedyink

bigmak wrote:
What are your favorite games played so far ?

Yeti3D is really cool! Very cool to see what the Virtual Boy can do! I’ve really enjoyed Blox 2, really cool and polished looking game. I haven’t played Fishbone as much as I’ve liked to, but I did play it for a bit and I liked what I saw. Hyper Fighting is for sure on the list. It’s quite incredible actually. Mario Kart Virtual Cup is pretty awesome, feels a lot like the Super Nes version. Also liking Mario VB, feels like I’m back in time at E3 =P And can’t forget VB Racing, the only driving game ever on the VB. It’s a shame too, they look great on this console.

I’ve still got some more to try yet, but I’ve liked what I’ve seen so far. There’s definitely talent here.

Sep 28, 2013 • 18:20

Lester Knight

Make sure you check out the 1st release of Hunter, a game I wish had been finished. It does some really impressive things with the VB 3D. I remember feeling immersed the 1st time I played it.

Don’t forget that you can also enjoy hacks and translations. I’ll recommend the Mario Clash controller fix hack by DogP. http://www.planetvb.com/modules/games/?r006d

Sep 28, 2013 • 20:18

speedyink

Lester Knight wrote:
Make sure you check out the 1st release of Hunter, a game I wish had been finished. It does some really impressive things with the VB 3D. I remember feeling immersed the 1st time I played it.

Don’t forget that you can also enjoy hacks and translations. I’ll recommend the Mario Clash controller fix hack by DogP. http://www.planetvb.com/modules/games/?r006d

Hmm, I totally missed Hunter..I’ll check it out for sure! Probably when I get home tonight. Thanks!

And good call on the game hacks…I’m sure I’ll be WAY better at Mario Clash when I’m not pressing the wrong buttons all the time. When you play Mario games with a certain key layout for 23 years it sort of gets deeply ingrained into your brain.