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Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/10 22:08
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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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#2
Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/11 0:20
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Joined 2010/2/19
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Sleek lookin' cab.
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Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/11 0:56
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Quote:

VirtualJockey wrote:
Sleek lookin' cab.


Thanks I appreciate that! Did you see the custom serial # plate I made for it?
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Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/11 1:09
VB Gamer
Joined 2007/10/21
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WOW, this is beyond AWESOME!

You do Gunpei Yokoi a great honor with this unit. He may be gone, but his creative spirit lives on in in guys like you, who can see a need, and completly create something from nothing. A truely wonderful work of art.

If you ever decide to sell this unit, or would like to make anymore, I would be truly honored to add this to my game room. Excellent work!

Chris
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#5
Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/11 8:45
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Joined 2011/4/22
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Unfreakinbelievable!

That is so awesome! You got the color just right, the size, the font, the dedication, it is just perfect! You should send a picture to Nintendo or Nintendo Power Magazine, maybe this would help them acknowledge the fact people still play this system, maybe they'll show virtual boy some 3DS virtual console love! Congrats to you and great job. I'm just in shock! It's beautiful! I want one or want to play one! Will you be making more or is this one of a kind? Either way, I bow down before your greatness! You rock!
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Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/11 23:22
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Quote:

John E Bravo wrote:
Unfreakinbelievable!

That is so awesome! You got the color just right, the size, the font, the dedication, it is just perfect! You should send a picture to Nintendo or Nintendo Power Magazine, maybe this would help them acknowledge the fact people still play this system, maybe they'll show virtual boy some 3DS virtual console love! Congrats to you and great job. I'm just in shock! It's beautiful! I want one or want to play one! Will you be making more or is this one of a kind? Either way, I bow down before your greatness! You rock!


Thanks! I would send it to Nintendo Power Magazine, but there is no place on their web site.

http://www.nintendopower.com
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Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/12 1:29
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Joined 2011/4/22
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The magazine has a section for people like you that make Nintendo things, art, case mods, cosplay suits. Send it via e-mail to community@nintendopower.com or via snail mail to Nintendo Power/Community c/o Future US,4000 Shoreline Court, STE 400, South San Francisco, CA 94080. I have every issue from #1 to the current #268 and people haven't even come close to making what you made! I know they'll put it in the magazine! Let us know if & when you send it in.
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Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/12 3:28
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Joined 2010/7/20
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I agree that Tighe should send a picture in to Nintendo Power! (I always like seeing a Virtual Boy mention in new issues of Nintendo Power too)

I also agree with jumpman on how they said Tighe did Gunpei Yokoi a great honor! I bet if he were still alive, he'd be overjoyed that not only do people still care about the Virtual Boy, but also create cool things like this!

I myself, also really like how your project turned out!
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#9
Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/12 7:03
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Joined 2010/2/19
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This cab further solidifies the coolness of the Stand Up Phase-Design display. I'm excited about this cab project, and hope that Nintendo Power Mag will consider it even though it has (awesome) 3rd party decals adhered.

When I see this cab one thing pops in mind:
"I want it"
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#10
Re: Virtual Boy Arcade Cabinet
Posted on: 2011/6/12 10:16
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Quote:

VirtualJockey wrote:
When I see this cab one thing pops in mind:
"I want it"


two great minds think alike!
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