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i don’t know if it was so much positive as it was just pointing out less negatives towards the end, but i did enjoy watching it.

I could have done entirely without the “hurts your eyes” jokes throughout, since we know health experts have proven that the VB displays were in fact good for eyes.

I mean I know it’s a stereotype that’s been ingrained into the “gamer” crowd, but come on, if you’re making a video like this I’d use the opportunity to debunk a common myth, rather than stoke the flames.

Since the guy is obviously not an avid Virtual Boy enthusiast, I was actually surprised at how well the Virtual Boy was spoken of. I might just have to subscribe and check out his other videos.

GokaiAwesome wrote:
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I liked the video. Are you the guy who made it? Always nice to see when someone actually checks stuff out and isn’t just phishing for clicks.

speedyink wrote:
I could have done entirely without the “hurts your eyes” jokes throughout, since we know health experts have proven that the VB displays were in fact good for eyes.

I mean I know it’s a stereotype that’s been ingrained into the “gamer” crowd, but come on, if you’re making a video like this I’d use the opportunity to debunk a common myth, rather than stoke the flames.

Yeah, I guess I could have done more to say that it’s not actually THAT bad, at least for me. I don’t know, when I was a kid it bugged me a little bit, and my cousin literally couldn’t play it for more than 5 minutes without getting a headache. Now it just makes my vision screwed up and blueish for a few minutes if I play for long enough.

Benjamin Stevens wrote:
Since the guy is obviously not an avid Virtual Boy enthusiast, I was actually surprised at how well the Virtual Boy was spoken of. I might just have to subscribe and check out his other videos.

I’d really appreciate that. Yeah, I’m no enthusiast… until a few weeks ago, I’d owned the VB for almost 20 years, and I only ever had two games!

Actually, I remember that day really well for some reason. It was 1997, there was this HUGE pyramid of Virtual Boys for $30 apiece right by the entrance at KBToys, and they were selling games for $5 to $10 a pop.

thunderstruck wrote:
I liked the video. Are you the guy who made it? Always nice to see when someone actually checks stuff out and isn’t just phishing for clicks.

Yep, that’s me! And thanks, I’ve lurked here from time to time for at least 15 years, maybe even longer.

GokaiAwesome wrote:
Yeah, I guess I could have done more to say that it’s not actually THAT bad, at least for me. I don’t know, when I was a kid it bugged me a little bit, and my cousin literally couldn’t play it for more than 5 minutes without getting a headache. Now it just makes my vision screwed up and blueish for a few minutes if I play for long enough.

The displays can not damage your eyes. Nintendo is smart, they hired eye researchers to check the product before hand. In the words of Gunpei Yokoi: “Far from being bad for your eyes, the Virtual Boy was in fact pretty good for them. But we didn’t have time to properly present these findings, and so we gave up trying to include them with the product.”

In fact, the whole 15 minute pause was to do with Japan’s new at the time “Product Liability Act”, which forced them to be extra cautious. Even Microwaves had to state not to dry cats in them due to this act.

If your eyes feel weird or start to hurt, or you get nauseous after playing a Virtual Boy, there’s a good chance you’ll get similar effects from other 3D devices like the Oculus rift. Simulated 3D just messes with some people.

If you’re interested, here’s a really good article with loads of information:
http://www.fastcompany.com/3050016/unraveling-the-enigma-of-nintendos-virtual-boy-20-years-later

I’ve gotta say, as someone who works in broadcasting, your end product is really good! You picked some good footage and your delivery is energetic. I’ll give ya a subscribe.

I am glad to at least some positivity coming towards Virtual Boy.

While his execution and overall assessment is questionable, any positive light on the Virtual Boy is good thing.