I personally don’t have a problem with water world. I guess they kind of slacked on some things on the graphics and music side, but as a game, I can definitely get some enjoyment out of it. And the two songs they did compose for it are actually pretty good.

You’re right it is. Unfortunately, when I find them, it usually means spending money =P

I’m sure I can do it, but like you said, right place at the right time

Pretty much every single game I own is complete. Its kind of my goal for VB games. I’m trying to get one for under 100 bucks. Wish me luck =P

That is a good price. I’d like to get it complete, though. I know it’ll eat at me if I just get the cartridge..same thing happened with wario land and vertical force =P

It is a good looking set for sure

Damn, that’s still one I need. Hoping to find one for a good price as well, but have kind of been slacking on the search lately..

Oooh, damn, shouldn’t get my hopes up like that =P

vb-fan wrote:
and I have a playable cart of a very excellent prototype (arguably the best game ever made for the VB). 🙂

Wait, what?

Damn, that game IS expensive. I guess I’ll have to use the flash cart..

Ohh yeahh, I forgot about that e-reader thing. I never got into it when it was relevant, I dunno, something about scanning cards didn’t appeal to me. It looks like the scanner itself can be had for fairly cheap nowadays.

Nice collections!

I won’t get into my VB stuff or my other non-nintendo handhelds, but here’s what my Nintendo Handheld collection consists of:

Consoles:
Gameboy
Gameboy Pocket
Gameboy Light
Gameboy Color
Gameboy Advance SP (Famicom limited edition, boxed)
3DS

Accessories:
Gameboy Printer
Printer paper (Boxed. Expired, just for show)
Game Genie
Gameboy Camera
3 Gameboy video carts (boxed)

Gameboy Games:
Alfred Chicken (x2)
Chalvo 55 (boxed)
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land 2
Final Fantasy Adventure (manual)
NBA 3 on 3
Super Mario Land
Super Mario Land 2
Pokemon Red
Race Drivin
Wario Blast
X (boxed)

Gameboy Color Games:
Mario Tennis (boxed)
S-11
Pokemon Gold
Pokemon Puzzle League
Pokemon Pinball
Zelda DX
Flash cart

GBA Games:
Mario Kart super circuit
GT racing 1 & 2
Super Mario Bros 2 (Classic Famicom series, boxed)

If I forgot anything, look at the picture =P

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Emulating something is never, ever, 100% the same as running the same software on legit hardware. Main things that come to mind:
1. Sound/graphic inaccuracies
2. Sound/frame skipping
3. Usually limited to a generic controller
4. There is always, always “something” missing

I have two systems (PSP and Xperia Play) that are wonderful for emulating classic games. Even though it’s way more convenient to load one of these up with games, I always prefer to bring a Gameboy with a stash of my favorite cartridges. Part of it is I hate sound skipping. Hate hate HATE it. I also hate inaccurate sound (has to be just as originally composed). Graphics glitches are annoying too, in fact, back when emulating was all I did, I just didn’t play games that had glitchy graphics, and I missed out on some amazing games (Mischief Makers is an awesome game when everything is actually visible). The big part though..is the nostalgia. Nothing feels, looks, or sounds like the original. A B&W gameboy game is meant to be displayed on that spinach green or refreshing gameboy pocket display, ghosting and all. Gameboy color games are meant to be played on that playfully colored GBC, complete with battery lump, and non backlit screen (hey, it’s an excuse to play outside on a nice sunny day). A NES game isn’t a NES game if you don’t have to first slide in the cartridge, then push it down, locking it into the depths of awesome. And the Virtual Boy..nothing can emulate the sound and slight vibration of the mirrors. Nothing can replace that perfectly crafted controller. Nothing will ever replace looking at the cover of a box, taking out the cartridge, and sliding into the red beast to escape to another world.

Ok I admit, I’m a purist. But to start making games not actually playable on the real hardware that inspired the games in the first place.. It just seems like leaving a piece of history behind. In that case, why not just code a game for the PC that’s styled like a VB game?

That would be awesome, Bigmak!

Alexander wrote:
What is best way to leave it when not in use? I’ve read different things and unsure.

I’ll tell you what I think is the best case scenario for storage to maximize life, or at least what seems logical to me.

Avoid extreme temperatures, but more importantly, try to avoid large amounts of temperature variation. So, don’t store it in an attic that’s not insulated =P. Being stored in a room with a steady temperature will minimize the amount of times the glue heats up and cools down, thus, causing minimal wear.

Welcome to the forums btw.

Really?? I didn’t know you could do that. Good to know!

Damn, that’d be cool to have!

I’ve always been curious why it flopped because of when it was released. The gameboy that was current at the time had a HORRIBLE green and darker green display. So why were people so off put by the red and black? Not only was it much sharper and easier to see, there is no motion blurring, and it’s got the added bonus of 3D.

Although then I remember the other thing happening at that time period. 3D was becoming was everyone wanted, and being advertised as a NEXT GEN 32 BIT FWAAAA I guess it kind of disappointed people when they realized it was still mostly a sprite based system when they were craving a polygon system.

It is pretty rad. Careful though, the company itself isn’t that great for support, and not all the specs are truthful. The main one is it’s not as water resistant as they claim, so if you want to use it underwater then don’t get this one. It’s only good for about a splash or rain.

Otherwise it’s pretty awesome, I really like it.

…That’s a good idea! Is anyone interested in soldering some cables for me? =P I’m gonna start the hunt for some cables. Hmmm, or a parts VB