Nintendo Virtual Boy Collection, Retrospective, Review, and Best & Worst Games

[@NESADDICT]

I always come back hoping for a new video but satisfied to watch an old one.

[@n64glennplant]

Wooooo finally a new video! It was worth the wait, great retrospective :-)

[@NESComplex]

Thanks Glenn! I appreciate it!

[@lj6469]

NESComplex Are we going to see "top 20 NES games". I am not trying to rush you.

[@Beastmode-hk3fj]

I dig how she instantly goes to this particular symptom @ 2:24. No build up at all, just beautiful.

[@CartridgeBros]

Always a great surprise when we see an NESComplex video pop up in our feed. Another awesome video Chris, can't wait for the next one!

[@NESComplex]

Are you still gonna live in me?

[@dsimpson530]

I remember an endcap at Target full of virtual boys back in the day for $29.99. wish I bought one back then

[@SilverbackGorilla69]

With what they go for now, that would be a nice little profit

[@TheEasterEggHunter]

The Virtual Boy Animation is just funny and pure awesome! Back with a bang!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much James! It means a lot!!! Please don't put me in the same sentence with "Virtual Boy" and "bang".... lol

[@IndyMiraaga]

I just got my dad's old Virtual Boy. Still haven't played it.

[@BeLikeWater1000]

Your videos are so well out together and informative, I wish you upload again.

[@OGBuddah]

Scrolling through my subs and notice a new NESComplex vid and instantly my day gets better. Awesome video dude, thanks! I'm STILL playing my Beetle Adventure Racing! I cannot believe I missed that one.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much Lee… your comment really lifted my spirits!!!

[@BeatEmUps]

Good, Good.... Now make more DAMMIT!

[@NESComplex]

Maybe there'll be a little something in April :)… jk how about in a couple weeks

[@BeatEmUps]

I'll be waiting by the internet.

[@ChezArcade]

Loved this video. Good enough review to be on tv for many to enjoy. Just had a virtual boy donated to me with 5 games. Had to search to see some up to date videos. Haven't played one of these in YEARS!!! So much awesomeness in this video it deserves many more views.

[@doalwa]

Amazing video! Man, you really take your sweet-ass time when it comes to new content, but that was once again more than worth the wait! :-)

[@NESComplex]

I'm already 40% on the next Old Game Look Forers… so look for that soon

[@NostalgicDan1]

Welcome back! Man I missed your videos. :D

[@NESComplex]

I never left… i've been here the whole time… lol… thanks Dan!

[@TheNintendoDoctor]

This made me so happy. I got the virtual boy for Christmas when it came out. I use to lay down and try balance it in my face so I didn't have to use the wire frame.

[@GreenSoap]

Hah! I just re-watched some of your videos yesterday.. Thank you for this :)

[@NESComplex]

Awesome! Thank you… good timing

[@TeaBagginBandit]

Indeed it has been a while but, I'm happy to see a new production. When I first discovered you it was like crack. I went on a NesComplex binge watching all your episodes at once.

[@OMGpandemic]

NESComplex graces KZbin with another rare and amazing upload!

[@NESComplex]

:)

[@jcaston83]

This is the best Virtual Boy video on KZbin. Well done Complex!

[@NESComplex]

Thanks! Are we gonna hang out in Portland?

[@jcaston83]

Definitely! I can't wait for this weekend!

[@Big_Tex]

Dude I'd forgotten all about you, I'm glad I was subscribed.

[@NESComplex]

lol… i can understand that… i forgot about me too

[@KClark]

Such a good video!!!! Watched it a few times. Man you've gotten so great at this over the years! You dont put out many vids these days but what you do put out is excellent. So cool to see GirlfriendVs in your vid! You and Vintage got me hooked on there channel.

[@NESComplex]

I wish I could put them out with more regularity :(

[@Round2GamingChannel]

Such an awesome video man! The wait was totally worth it :) loved the cameos.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks bro…:)

[@GamerNRetro]

HE'S ALIVE!!!!!!

[@NESComplex]

No he's not

[@BotzaBrand]

Excellent work. Top notch and well worth the wait. Welcome back

[@NESComplex]

I never left...

[@BotzaBrand]

That's true... At least I wasn't implying you had been off horseback riding in the Nexus :)

[@16BitBrothers]

Back with a BANG !! Great video Chris. You are truly a champaign supernova in the sky xxxx

[@NESComplex]

Awesome! I love me some Oasis! …gonna live forever!

[@VectrexRoli]

Nice editing, you really put a lot of effort into your videos. There are not really many good Virtual Boy videos out there that´s also why I put a "beginners guide" online 2 days ago.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks… i try :)

[@TheCompletionist]

Its good to have ya back, hopefully the teaching hasn't kept you too busy and I hope we can look forward to some content a little more often as long as you have the free time to do so. I've never played a virtual boy before but despite its small library at least there are some titles that are definitely worth playing.

[@NESComplex]

i have no idea how often i can put out videos, but i'm trying

[@Silvergun_Raven]

NESComplex Welcome back! We've missed you! :P

[@NESComplex]

Thanks… I never really left

[@makedaevilmage]

Woohoo a NEScomplex vid :D It's been a while hehe, i love ur vids :)

[@NESComplex]

Thanks… i made this video just for you… well, maybe not JUST for you

[@Eric_Plunk]

Im currently on the cusp of acquiring a VB from a local game shop and this is making me want one even more! There was a system in my parents closet ready to go for me for Christmas ‘95 and I changed my mind at the last minute for Donkey Kong Country 2 & Killer Instinct for the SNES. Any time I saw a demo unit in stores it was never on and working. So to this day, I’ve never played one. That should be changing soon!

[@PurpleGameRoom]

Awesome video, good to see you back! I always wanted to know more about the Virtual Boy since it never got released here in Europe. Very interesting piece of technology in my opinion.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks... yes it's pretty cool... you should definitely try it out if you get the chance

[@jnchichioco]

Great video! The virtual boy infomercial with girlfriend from GirlfriendVS was brilliant!

[@NESComplex]

I was so happy to work with them… stellar talents and she has an amazing voice!

[@MerryWarner]

A new video from NESComplex ? What sorcery is this?! Hope in the humanity restored! 👍

[@NESComplex]

She turned me into a newt… I got better

[@jimknight6362]

I love Galactic Pinball was a ton of fun I think, my favorite Virtual Boy game. The only game on the system I would play even after my eyes or head started to hurt.Plus it has the Samus minigame which I love!! Nice to see you back make yet again another Great Video!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you Jim! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Protoman85]

Hm, that was pretty good. The production quality was certainly better than my VB videos. I was a bit dissappointed though that you seem to have most of the AVGN-type opinions like "puzzle games shouldn't be on VB", "Red Alarm looks weird" and so on. At least you didn't outright claim it gives headaches. Also you really should get Bound High for a taste of really great 3D effects.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks again for letting me use the footage… Bound high looks really fun! I love your review on it!

[@GameplayandTalk]

Excellent video! If one thing is for sure, it shows just how polarizing the Virtual Boy library is. Wario Land aside, if I were to ask the average gamer what games for it are the best, few would actually consistently rank that high. Red Alarm is my favorite game and Teleroboxer is up there for me as well, but they placed pretty low on your list, for example. Great to see positive mention about Galactic Pinball as well, but as another example I haven't seen too many raving about it which is kind of a shame. That's the Virtual Boy for you, I guess, haha. Just polarizing.

[@NESComplex]

That is funny… different strokes for different folks… to be fair though all the games made my top 20

[@michaelbarrett2968]

NESComplex Bro there are more than 20 games for VBoy? I didn't even realize that... wait I think you were being sarcastic

[@GameFreak4Ever]

Glad you're back on the saddle! Lol. Great perspective about the virtual boy.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks! Yes I have a few videos in process, but knowing me that could mean anything...

[@GameFreak4Ever]

Oh no. Lol

[@johnf4202009]

I remember seeing a pile of these on clearance at Kmart for $10 and thinking "Who would want one of those?" Now I want one of them. LOL!

[@NESComplex]

$10.... OMG That would've been amazing!

[@DubiousGamingOnline]

Awesome video chris! I've been looking forward to this video since we were on the cartridge club. I actually was a day 1 adopter of the console and spent pretty much my life savings at the time on it. This was a huge bummer for me when it flopped and i couldn't afford an N64 when that came out because i bought this. I enjoyed quite a few of the games on it especially wario land which really is the best game on the console, also its prob my fav wario land game. I used to play it so much to the point where i couldn't see the color red properly anymore. My eyes eventually corrected in high school but for a good 5 years after playing it daily my vision had become pretty bad. Also the VB had a great controller i always thought, really comfortable and unique.

[@NESComplex]

That is a sad story my friend… but even with the n64 you would have been waiting for 6 months for a new game… drought

[@NESADDICT]

Underrated video

[@deedeemerry1295]

not really. this video is way too negative...

[@GTV-Japan]

I actually had a VB instore display from a store that they were about to destroy because the store was closing! And so they gave it to me with all the games they had. Was very lucky that day!

[@NESComplex]

That’s awesome. I’m jealous

[@GTV-Japan]

It was actually playable and never fell over

[@zborgerd]

Always great to see your videos. In fact, I was thinking about your awesome Super Metroid review just yesterday. Ha. Love the cameos too.

[@NESComplex]

thanks… it's fun to work with friends on videos...

[@marcopereira5803]

Oh man I really missed you and your videos, it's sad that you don't have that much time, but at least you make a video once in a while keep it up! awesome video! :-)

[@NESComplex]

I'll try :)

[@PlanetoftheTapes]

Well done bro!! More!!!

[@NESComplex]

You make more!

[@ryann7786]

Great work on this. The effort shows and it's fun to watch!

[@NESComplex]

Thanks Ryan… my videos are rare, but when i make em i make em with heart!

[@epicgamecapsule4694]

Well done my friend! I still have my Virtual Boy as well. Great memories!

[@nathanrussell2158]

I’ve probably played through warioland 20 times. I made my own power supply and set it up so I could lay down on the couch and play it. It was connected to the table so the weight wasn’t on my face.still love that thing.

[@Christen421]

"I'm so mad, i'm seeing red", lol

[@Troutslayer_]

Awsome! Welcome back. Your my favorite youtuber :)

[@Troutslayer_]

WE WANT NINTENDO POWER TIME MACHINE!!!

[@NESComplex]

fauster IV Thanks! I'd love to make more of those. I think they take less time.

[@dperrin980]

Awesome job complex! Really enjoyed the video and the vboy commercial had me laughing pretty hard.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks… I'm glad i made you laugh… its always a secondary goal for me...

[@shaunvollmer4535]

Awesome video! Always look forward to your content. I just picked up a virtual boy and looking forward to exploring the library.

[@NESComplex]

Awesome!!! Are you coming to Portland this year?

[@shaunvollmer4535]

Unfortunately can't make it to Portland this year. My wife could not get off from work. 100% going next year it's an awesome con. Maybe I'll make it to another con before then. Loving the podcast by the way - I listen to each episode but need to comment more - or maybe I'll get an audio question together :)

[@NESComplex]

We're recording the Halloween episode tonight…. send me a question and we'll answer it for sure...

[@shaunvollmer4535]

That would be great! I sent a question via email. I hope you guys get to it! :)

[@Adammyers1995]

YES!!!!! My favorite channel makes a new video on a amazing and interesting subject and hits it out of the park and I love my Virtual Boy I got it for 10 bucks and I can't wait for your next video and is your Nintendo power series still a thing? and your video quality is even better than before you are at a 100/10 now keep it up!!!!

[@NESComplex]

10 bucks! awesome…. yes NPTM is a thing! Those videos are waaaaaaaay easier to make, too. i hope to get back into that soon

[@16bitbrit]

This was brilliant. Excellent work, my friend. Admittedly, the VB is a console I know very little about, so I learnt a lot here - namely, that I don't want a VB :-)

[@NESComplex]

lol

[@16bitbrit]

NESComplex On an entirely different and unrelated note... I know you're a fan of Oasis, so hopefully you'll enjoy the work of this awesome group also: play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Stone_Roses_The_Stone_Roses?id=B6c4hk7a5weplcq46k3dz4ttwfu I mention this only as the album is on sale on the google play store this week. I'm not sure if it's UK only, though?

[@thejdsreview]

I liked the VirtualBoy, in fact I pre-ordered it and enjoyed it on day one and bought a second unit many years later after it was discontinued and Blockbuster Video was selling their rental units for like about 30 to $50 and still have my two units with a slew of games unfortunately both of my units are now broken and I need to find a repair center that can properly fix them so I can go back to using it again cuz I actually miss playing it

[@game_whisperer1606]

Awesome - he's back!

[@Jeffmetal42]

Cool vid, 10/10... fun for the whole family!!

[@NESComplex]

thanks. that's the goal.

[@JakyouManor]

I was just about to check your channel the other day if i missed anything then this appered. WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN? missed you (:

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for missing me… where have i been? One word: Women!!!

[@sgiacomo84]

Top-notch as always, sir!!! I only have 2 games left to finish my set, so I was very happy to see this video! Keep up the great work!

[@finkaiser5927]

Great to see a new video Chris! :)

[@NESComplex]

Thanks Mr Kaiser… lol

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

A thoughtful examination of the Virtual Boy that isn't completely negative?!?! AWESOME!!! Personally, I have never played one of these and never bothered to even try and finding out what a huge flop it became, but over the years I've grown curious about it and wouldn't mind giving it a try sometime. This was just a great video and I was very thankful for the fair and forgiving analysis.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you for the very thoughtful comment! A++++

[@johnesco]

Upvoted for "18 holes on Mars". I loved my VB, liked that Golf was really 3D, but red red red RED

[@pocket83]

I'll never understand why it (this system) gets so much hate- I have around ten of these things in a closet. Great video, and I agree that Galactic Pinball and Wario were the best that it had to offer ;)

[@therealkzero]

+pocket83 Ten? Mind parting with one for a decent price? :P

[@SilverbackGorilla69]

I actually love the Virtual Boy. Also they're kinda valuable now, so you have some good money in the closet.

[@pinmike8666]

I don't get how Teleroboxer is considered too repetitive as the game demands much more skill than the NES and SNES Punch-Out!! games with more challenging opponent A.I. (moreso when you defeat the "hidden" 8th boxer) and has more complexity to its controls. Red Alarm is another good one as well, but I can see your beef with that one since the visuals take a little getting used to; it's kinda similar to my beef with the handling of Samus's wall jump mechanics in Super Metroid, which I've had a much harder time dealing with compared to Red Alarm's visuals. Good video overall and I find the Virtual Boy to be the most underrated console of all-time. The library has much more interesting exclusives than any of the current-gen consoles (sans Wii U & 3DS) and has decent ratio of quality games; if I were to do a top consoles list, this would definitely rank above the Sony PS4 and Xbox One with their mostly uninspired games selection (which the vast majority can be legally played on PC). There are still unreleased Virtual Boy games out there such as Dragon Hopper (an overhead action-RPG platformer done by Intelligent Systems) and Zero Racers (vector F-Zero) that deserve to be leaked and playable to the public.

[@RetroSnoop]

I really enjoy your videos, thank you :D I was in Akihabara today and there was a new virtual boy for 22000yen (about $220). I was thinking about getting it but decided not to, then I came home and saw your video in my sub box XD

[@NESComplex]

coincidence? that's awesome

[@Neffets]

Cool! I've never had much interest in the Virtual Boy, but it's nice to know what I'm missing out on :)

[@NESComplex]

It's certainly not for everyone

[@TheManCaveYTChannel]

Wow! Amazing video! The editing is fantastic! I definitely need to take some tips :-)

[@NESComplex]

I spend a lot of time editing… the end result is cool, but the process is why i make videos so infrequently

[@stncldrwg]

I actually liked Red Alarm. Had a blast playing it at the kiosk at my local Target.

[@DarkRocketGrunt]

Nice video! Glad to see you back in action

[@NESComplex]

Oh the action never stops :)

[@DarkRocketGrunt]

Thats what I like to hear, dont stop the beat :)

[@starman9458]

I got my very first Virtual Boy at yard sale for free back in 2013 and it didn’t have the visor, shade, the stand, adapter, and any games with it, just the headset with the controller. I started ordering the parts for it and I got Wario Land for it with Mario’s Tennis. I just need to find the other 11 games for it besides Jack Bros. since it is rare and expensive.

[@r0b0m1r0]

Great video. Welcome back. Please don't leave again!

[@NESComplex]

i never left… i just put out videos infrequently and put in ridiculous effort.

[@jasonstl636]

Glad to see you back. If you like to make videos and have the time please keep them coming.

[@NESComplex]

there will be moar

[@SatchelAdair]

Wow! So happy to se another of your awesome videos.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you! and thank you for that letter you sent me a while ago! It meant a lot to me. I hope you're doing well my friend!

[@SatchelAdair]

NESComplex I'm very touched that you remembered that it was me that sent it. Thank you. I meant every word. Also, I loved this video and hope that you are doing well.

[@colt5189]

I only got to play the Virtual Boy once. A kid brought it to daycare one day. Though he didn't let us play with it much.

[@SergioPL]

Very nice (and fun!) video! I have a Virtual Boy too! With 9 games (two versions of Red Alarm).

[@killa_retro6603]

Awesome video!! Your retrospective videos are awesome.. all your vids are awesome!!

[@NESComplex]

no… you are awesome!

[@NostalgicRoe]

I remember attempting to play the Virtual Boy at a Best Buy, but was too short to see anything!

[@SecondOpinionGames1]

bound high is really good. space squash is worth importing too. great vid thanks

[@bsquaredgamingchannel7626]

Always enjoy your videos, glad that u made a new one... And a great one at that

[@NESComplex]

Thanks!

[@dsol9767]

the heavens have parted and NESComplex has released a new video!!! Bless you

[@NESComplex]

Hahaha.... Thank you

[@mikebrasoljr8857]

Excellent overview of all of the games!

[@316whatupz]

Awesome episode. Mario Clash is fun indeed.

[@jared394]

Galactic pinball was amazing, spent many hours in playing it as a kid. I had pinball and tennis 😂

[@bellmishpokhe]

Bought one when it was marked down to like 13 bucks at a Walmart back in the day. Wish I still had it considering how expensive they are now!

[@brytonrobinson]

YES FINALLY A NEW VIDEO. IT WAS AMAZING. 10/10

[@NESComplex]

Thanks! I appreciate it! Took well over 20 hours :)

[@brazucagamer]

Ele voltou! Great video buddy!

[@NESComplex]

Thanks Mr. Brazucagamer sir

[@sbarron1983]

Nice to have you back. Great video too

[@NESComplex]

I left?

[@sbarron1983]

It felt very dark and lonely for awhile!

[@SilverMongooseVideos]

I'm not a big fan of Wario Land games so Galactic Pinball is probably my number 1 title on the virtual boy. Great video.

[@NESComplex]

Pinball is soooo underrated

[@JRocktheGameRocker]

I've been considering starting my Virtual Boy collection soon, but that will rely on finding the system for a reasonable price at a swap meet or flea market first. I remember playing it once when I was a kid but I don't remember where. Nice Girlfriend VS cameo! The Virtual Boy's voice reminds me of the Goblin Sappers in Warcraft 2. Top notch editing dude, really sets the bar for a good review video! PS: I really enjoyed listening to you shoot the breeze with the boys on the NARC Podcast for their last episode. \m/_(>.

[@NESComplex]

I think the whole collection is worth about $1000. I think you're right to wait to get it for a low price

[@JRocktheGameRocker]

I'm sure it's not something you want to seek online, you're gonna get raked.

[@jddeluxe2242]

Dude your back!! Good to seeya bud!

[@NESComplex]

I never left… i was hibernating

[@VolkswagenGamer]

Oh hey welcome back! I knew you would come around someday.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks… time to go back into hibernation

[@bartocetti19]

NESComplex what! I want to see more Nintendo power time machine

[@RichardBryer]

I love this video! Can't wait to see more like this.

[@sinthalous3649]

I don't think I'll collect this system..though its great to see it covered.

[@yandman26]

Great video , nice to see you back , i really want a virtual boy but they are getting so pricey

[@NESComplex]

yes they're getting kinda ridiculous

[@Ripp81]

Worth the wait! Good job bro.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks

[@Satashi26]

Good to see you back!!!!

[@NESComplex]

i never left…I just space my videos far apart!

[@19AGJ86]

I think, when I bought the virtual boy back in 1997 I bought it from a KB toys and it was on sale for $30.00, I was 10 at the time and have $100.00 for my birthday. It was either get a virtual boy or a jaguar, my mom said that I could only get one so I went with the VB. \I wish that I still had it.

[@donny4182]

Great video! Good to see a new upload.

[@NESComplex]

occasionally the the jovian planets align and a new video comes out

[@pete6506]

Holy crap a new nes complex video! Sweeeeeeeeeeet!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you!

[@nicholerigsby5033]

I actually liked Teleroboxer, it was my fave of the games we had.

[@TheAJohnPerez]

Great review. You didn't have much to work with. Nintendo really laid a dud with this one. Great job with the review and shedding some light on the Virtual boy for us all.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks… i agree… i wish it had gotten a proper mario game and a bit more love… it could've been fantastic

[@TheAJohnPerez]

NESComplex I agree any Nintendo System at least at that time that had a good Mario game the system sold like hot cakes. Nintendo had a great and neat idea just didn't take the time and love to make it a complete package that was good.

[@TheRaygun4]

Great video! Now I really wish my Virtual Boy worked.

[@NESComplex]

Look into baking the sensors… search it on YT… it works!!!

[@zeroa6m5b]

It's been too long (sniff, sniff...) but i'm glad that you're back from hibernation. Never again Chris, never again. I think we all missed you :)

[@NESComplex]

I'll try not to abandon you again for another 7 months... ill try

[@zeroa6m5b]

We'll probably have to do an intervention with Aaron and Ricky, MetalJesus, and Drunken Master Paul if we see any signs