Virtual Boy & Prescription Glasses? Problematic?

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Betamax001 wrote:This is good to know if I ever, however unlikely, get a virtual boy, as I have been wearing glasses since the 3rd grade, and have no plans to switch to contacts or get lasik. I tried contacts but I didn't really like them, and I look weird sans glasses because I am just so used to how I look with them. :lol:
^^^ I began wearing glasses in 4th grade. I'm in agreement - my glasses are a big part of my identity. No interest in Lasik or contacts here.
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I love that I have a Virtual Boy, but glasses or not I cant play it for more than 15min without getting a major headache or feeling like I am going to barf! :)
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This reminds me of all the fun I had with the Virtual Boy when I worked at my local retro game store. They had a freakin VB hat!

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Back on topic I'm nearsighted and have very mild astigmatism, so I can play the VB fine with my naked eye, I never tried with my spectacles on because I saw no need.
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What state is that store in?
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SamuraiMegas wrote:What state is that store in?
The same state I'm from, KS. The Little Apple to be specific. If you're asking that you may know the store.
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