Virtual Boy
Conceived by Gunpei Yokoi, the Virtual Boy was a headset mounted on legs that used a system of mirrors to produce a stereoscopic 3D effect in its games. Characters could rush in and out of the background, and 3D games could present depth and distance in a way other systems couldn't manage. The system was released in 1995 in both Japan and the United States.
Despite its innovations, the system also had many shortcomings. The system's black and red display was reported to cause headaches and nausea, the battery life was poor, and the system's portability was often called into question thanks to its large, unwieldy design.
The system failed to gain ground at retail, and after less than a year on the market, and before an official European release, the system was discontinued. The Virtual Boy has since become a highly sought-after collector's item.
Games
Virtual Boy Games
A list of first-party Virtual Boy games sorted into categories.
Virtual Boy Games by Release Date
A list of first-party Virtual Boy games in a sortable table. Sort by Japanese or U.S. release date, or sort alphabetically.
Cancelled Virtual Boy Games
Information on Virtual Boy games that were announced or rumoured to be in development, but never released.
Hardware
Virtual Boy Hardware
Information on the Virtual Boy hardware.
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