Has Virtual Boy Modding ever been attempted?

[ReddMcKnight]

I know, the system was a commercial failure, but there must be at least a few people who took an interest in the late Gunpei Yokoi's "3D" Game System. Did anyone ever attempt to create modifications for the system? Specifically, adding a cable to it that allows it to be played on a TV, or develop Homebrew Games for it?

[emwearz]

Because of the way the Virtual Boy works, you couldn't display it on a normal tv.

[ReddMcKnight]

Because of the way the Virtual Boy works, you couldn't display it on a normal tv.

OK. How does it "work"?

[emwearz]

I dont know the technical side of it, but it has two displays (one per eye) and uses rapidly moving mirrors to create the illusion of 3D.

[ReddMcKnight]

Hmmmm. Well, is there anyone who can actually play the thing? I understand it's somewhat possible to play it if you take a break every 15 Minutes, but I only heard that as a rumor.

[Incognito D]

I think some people have attempted mods such as changing the colour of the LEDs, but I don't have any examples on-hand

[arion]

Aieeee a clone

[ReddMcKnight]

Aieeee a clone

Oh, that's just great! Now everyone's gonna confuse us with one another! lol.

[t0yrobo]

Hmmmm. Well, is there anyone who can actually play the thing? I understand it's somewhat possible to play it if you take a break every 15 Minutes, but I only heard that as a rumor.

It really varies between people. I don't have any problems with it as long as I don't do marathon sessions, some people can't handle it for more than 10 minutes. I found it harder on my back and neck than my eyes, it can be tough to get it positioned in a comfortable way that doesn't require hunching over or slouching down.

[jmanx81]

Hmmmm. Well, is there anyone who can actually play the thing? I understand it's somewhat possible to play it if you take a break every 15 Minutes, but I only heard that as a rumor.

It really varies between people. I don't have any problems with it as long as I don't do marathon sessions, some people can't handle it for more than 10 minutes. I found it harder on my back and neck than my eyes, it can be tough to get it positioned in a comfortable way that doesn't require hunching over or slouching down.

I could play for about 30min to an hour. Depending when my neck started to hurt. My eyes didnt feel strained or anything.