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Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet

TigheTighe Registered User new member
edited June 2011 in Games and Technology
Hi Everyone,

I converted a Virtual Boy into an arcade cabinet inspired after Atari's Battlezone.

Blog Post:
http://www.tighelory.com/2011/06/arcade-virtual-boy.html

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcgDgNriQ4s

KLOV forums thread about me building it (this has the most information)
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=180916

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  • SmokeStacksSmokeStacks Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    I can't watch the video right now and I hate the Virtual Boy, but damn dude, that's pretty rad.

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  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    That's pretty amazing.

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  • BartholamueBartholamue Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    I'm totally jealous of your arcade machines. I only have one (pop'n music) but that one is going to a lucky buyer. :(

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  • RehabRehab Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    That is extremely badass.

    So slender too!

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  • TigheTighe Registered User new member
    edited June 2011
    Thanks guys!

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  • Idx86Idx86 Long days and pleasant nights.Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    People make some really awesome stuff. I wish I had skills.

    Great job, dude!

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  • AthenorAthenor Battle Hardened Optimist The Skies of HiigaraRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Awesome, man.

    That, right there, I could play. I only got to use a Virtual Boy once in my life, but I always kinda secretly wanted to. The problem is that given my height, the stand issues would have been far, far worse for me. That looks like an awesome solution.

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  • TigheTighe Registered User new member
    edited June 2011
    Athenor wrote: »
    Awesome, man.

    That, right there, I could play. I only got to use a Virtual Boy once in my life, but I always kinda secretly wanted to. The problem is that given my height, the stand issues would have been far, far worse for me. That looks like an awesome solution.

    I am 6ft and the rail will go even higher, so unless you are like 7' 5" or higher it should be comfortable.

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  • BeltaineBeltaine BOO BOO DOO DE DOORegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Very cool!

    I'm jealous of your collection

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  • NickTheNewbieNickTheNewbie Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    So awesome. Where are you from? Bring this to MAGFest next year!

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