http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270659298684&si=NBKSGbfKeXym7vRDtrn9qmw%252FQYY%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Brand new US demo in Box. Good deal for $225?
I’ll post pics of the serials in case they’re different.

it’s worth $5, but I’ll gladly give you $10. 😛

Well, the red VB keychain auction sold for $52, and the black VB keychain auction went for $51.

Congrats to whomever the winners are.

mawa wrote:
i also whas already following this item.

and VirtualJockey sorry for out bidding you i’m now the highest bidder and hope i will win 😉

Cool, hope you can take some high-res pics or scans of it if you win it. Good luck! 🙂

(Nice collection, BTW)

gunpeiyokoifan wrote:
a Virtual Boy keychain! also theres no mentions of this or pictures of this on Planet Virtual Boy!

I tried to bid on it but its gotten a bit too expensive for me

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Virtual-Boy-SNES-Key-Chain-Lot-Rare-Vintage-/390256555201?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item5add1a74c1

(it also comes with a case and SNES keychain)

I was high bidder for awhile. Of course, got outbid after you posted the link.

Best of luck to the high bidder. It’s a cool item, but I’ll be damned if I pay more than $40 for a little generic looking keychain.

More “Un-Factory sealed” Jack Bros eBay action.
I suggest everyone that has an ebay account report the listing. Getting sick and tired of these scam artists doing anything to make a quick buck with their $10 impulse sealers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Jack-Bros-Virtual-Boy-COMPLETE-SEALED-NINTENDO-RARE-/290490786637?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item43a299a34d

GeoAnas wrote:
Has anyone seen anything like this before ?

Virtual Boy Shoshinkai 3D Goggles / Specs import jp

http://cgi.ebay.com/Virtual-Boy-Shoshinkai-3D-Goggles-Specs-import-jp-/110593925179?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19bfe9603b

Yeah, those are rad. That auction has been up for awhile at that price. No to say that it’s common, but those do pop up on eBay from time to time.

TheForce81 wrote:
Akumie, this is total nonsense! If the adapter you use outputs 9v or 10v then you have absolutely nothing to worry about. It is not about the input of the adapter, only about the output. I have two adapter taps, JAP and USA and they both work fine with my 220v SNES adapters as well as a 220v universal adapter that outputs 9v.

USA and JP taps have different sized input plugs. Not to mention that 220v SNES adapters are AC and not DC.

If I’m wrong, oh well. I was just trying to help to the best of my knowledge.

All I was saying is that he ABSOLUTELY needs a step down if he is going to use a Japanese or USA adapter, OR that he could get a Japanese tap and a universal 220v adapter.
Nothing about that is “total nonsense”.

also, Unless 220v SNES has two different adapter versions, I really don’t see how it would be compatible with both the JP and USA taps. Even if one did fit, I would just feel it was safe to assume that 9vAC and 10vDC are not safely interchangeable. That is why I said an official 220v adapter wouldn’t work, where-as a universal one with DC output would.

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So did you buy a tap on ebay or not?
I have an extra JP tap if you’re interested.

and don’t worry, the above comments were about buying a universal adapter for a JP tap. You definitely need 100/110v if you don’t plan to buy a non-Nintendo adapter.

Here’s a BIN OBO Virtual Gundam. Seller is asking $799 OBO, but it has a really crappy box.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390249313191&ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT

A fairly good condition copy sold for $430 on September 27th:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130433915168&nma=true&rt=nc&si=5J3hBCPlyGS%252FO43Qm0q%252BjaLBk6o%253D

Maybe you can point it out to him and get an honest deal. Sure would be difficult to pay anything near even $430 considering the ratty box.

VBlover wrote:

Fire-WSP wrote:
Virtual Boy Video Boy on Ebay! 20 000 USD!!! O_O
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Virtual-Boy-TV-Boy-VIRTUAL-BOY-GAMES-TV-/110589652909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bfa82fad

Ummmm thats been up there for a long time it was 50,000…good to know that the price went down.. 😉

Meh, the seller is dreaming. I offered him thousands, and he said he won’t take anything less than 5 figures.

akumie wrote:
I am so confused, first the Volt its to high, then to low, then DanB shows me some weird shit I need with my ac adapter

All i want is the cheapest way here in Sweden to play my vb with no batteries and without having to be a electrician to do it

lol. just buy the stepdown I listed above and:

USA Adaptor tap / USA snes power adapter

or

Japanese adaptor Tap + HVC-002 model Super Famicom power adaptor

DanB wrote:
Tja akumie.

Det DogP menar är att du inte behöver bry dig om nån konvertering mellan 110V/230V alls om du köper den här:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644097641

och typ en sån här:

http://www.clasohlson.se/Product/Product.aspx?id=149870355

That universal adapter doesn’t have 10v.

akumie wrote:
ok 🙂 would have been sweet if someone could fix me a vb ac adapter, a converter with the usa snes cable for under 60 euro 🙂

I am no pro but I atleast found a vb ac adpater with no cable on ebay, not that I have any idea if its a jap or usa version but meh

By no means should you have to pay anything close to 60 euro.

You’ll have to let us know what tap you bought.

here’s a stepdown, but I’m sure you could find a cheaper one if you looked around.
http://www.buy.com/prod/deluxe-50-watt-travel-converter/q/sellerid/24289548/loc/101/208163910.html

DogP wrote:

RidingHero wrote:
If you can just find an 850mA+ universal adapter that has the same plug size as an SNES, just get one that can output DC 10v with a negative center polarity/tip.

That’s what I was suggesting, except if he uses a JP tap, then he can use a universal adapter with a normal tip (the SNES has a funny tip, but the JP tap and AC adapter have a standard tip).

DogP

Yeah, for sure. Even better idea.
Still, I wanted to stress DC since Euro SNES is AC I believe.

These clear acrylic protective “GBA” cases are the same size as VB cart boxes. I Have my entire collection stored in them. The seller sells them in lots of 10, 25, 50, 100 or 200.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260446606658&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Vaughanabe13 wrote:

Well, it may be a little tacky to post auctions, sure, but I personally don’t have the time to look through the pages of VB auctions every couple days, and it interests me to see what kind of items/auctions are out there.

And also, I don’t usually see auctions posted on this site anywhere except for this thread, so I guess if you don’t like it you don’t have to open it?

It’s not a matter of me not checking this thread, or you wanting to look at this thread.
Posting auctions is good for the seller’s bottom line, bad for the bidders that found the item, and of course is good for bidders that didn’t take the time to notice the item.

I’m not going to argue against discussing VB, that’s the point of this forum. But the majority of forums only allow discussion of completed auctions, “Buy it Now” auctions, or active listings if the seller themselves posts the link. I think those basic rules are a good way to please everyone without literally bumming some people out.

It’s the same argument with proto roms. unfair to the original owner due to the significant decrease in value of the physical cart itself because of less what I would call frantic demand.

Uploading unreleased roms of expensive games and posting active non-BIN auctions that are *under the radar* only pleases the lazy or less deserving.

Whether you agree or disagree, I was just voicing my opinion. I’m not a mod here, I don’t make the rules. I’m not upset at anyone, can’t blame anyone for posting live auctions if it’s not a forum rule. I’m just saying, if I was Kr155E, it would be.

anyway, just explaining myself for the above post.

Carry on, chip chip cheerio, nothing to see here folks. 😛

If you can just find an 850mA+ universal adapter that has the same plug size as an SNES, just get one that can output DC 10v with a negative center polarity/tip.

Japan voltage is 100, USA voltage is 117. depending on the item, it may or may not require a step down converter to use a Japanese product on 117v. Some things work fine, other things have issues. My Japanese arcade machines get faint wavy lines on the screen if a step down isn’t used. Old optical based consoles such as Japanese PS1/Dreamcast have also been noted to sometimes have some issues without the use of a step down converter.

It’s worth noting, I have had no issues at all running a Japanese VB on 117v. If it’s an expensive or rare Demo Unit, no reason to not fork out a couple of bucks for a step down transformer for your own peace of mind and insurance.

Posting ebay auctions is kinda’ lame, IMO. I guess it’s normal on these boards, but many other forums completely agree & don’t allow it for obvious reasons.

I think auctions should be discussed in Live chat, or only completed items if it’s for discussion’s sake. The small community here that cares have already seen the items. The filthy rich noob or reseller however may have not and it just jacks the prices for the dedicated FEW that actually collect VB stuff.

Do resellers check these forums? You can bet your sweet….*mule* they do.

If the real collectors wanted to share every fantastic auction, why no Yahoo Auction links all the time? Yeah.

/End Rant