It seems someone has maneged to get Virtual Boy games to play without giving you a headache! Redditor The King Of Spain has manipulated retroarchs core Mednafen VB to work on your smartphone using Google Cardboard or Gear VR

You will need this software / hardware list to run it​

• Android Phone
• Google Cardboard (I'm using a Gear VR)
• Retroarch for Android

Source
Instructions​

 

[SomeGamer]

I need to get a Cardboard. Like RITE NAO.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Hmmm... I will probably buy a Gear VR.

 

[raulpica]

I finally have a use for a Cardboard. I can buy one now.

 

[Prans]

I've used my Google Cardboard a couple of times before for gaming. It's a really different and fun way of gaming. However during "prolonged" play (~20-30min) I always expereince VR sickness. Don't know how it exactly compares to the VB's headache but moderate play time is advised.

 

[mashers]

moderate play time is advised.

"You've been playing for a while now, why don't you take a break?"

 

[sarkwalvein]

I've used my Google Cardboard a couple of times before for gaming. It's a really different and fun way of gaming. However during "prolonged" play (~20-30min) I always expereince VR sickness. Don't know how it exactly compares to the VB's headache but moderate play time is advised.

I actually wanted to try Gear VR for gaming, but I wasn't sure what to try.
What games would you recommend to try gaming on VR/Cardboard etc?

 

[Grim Ripper]

Damn, great news.
I bought a google cardboard today and now i see this, great.

 

[nxwing]

I actually wanted to try Gear VR for gaming, but I wasn't sure what to try.
What games would you recommend to try gaming on VR/Cardboard etc?

I think there is a Cardboard section that shows VR games on the Play Store

 

[sarkwalvein]

I think there is a Cardboard section that shows VR games on the Play Store

Good to know, now I just have to buy a GearVR or buy/build a cardboard.
Soon™.
And also perhaps buy a PS4 gamepad to play games. The old OUYA one I've been using is kind of lousy.

 

[Prans]

I actually wanted to try Gear VR for gaming, but I wasn't sure what to try.
What games would you recommend to try gaming on VR/Cardboard etc?

yes there is a section for VR apps on the Play Store but from what I've tried, I recommend Vanguard V Google Cardboard, Proton Pulse Google Cardboard, Lost In The Kismet - VR Escape and Caaaaardboard!.

The Gear VR is on the high-end side of the spectrum, try the Cardboard first, pre-made ones sell for less than $10.

 

[nxwing]

There are also other VR headsets based off Google Cardboard, some of which can be found here. The link also features some instructions on building your own Cardboard.

 

[XDel]

...but we've had VB emulation for years now.

 

[Deleted-379826]

...but we've had VB emulation for years now.

Yea but this is in vr on your phone not just a flat screen

 

[sarkwalvein]

...but we've had VB emulation for years now.

But not on nice non headache inducing, readily available, cheap and on almost everybodys pocket VR hardware.

 

[XDel]

Inevitable...

 

[dmace81]

Now if someone can just figure out how to colorize games so there not that eye bleeding red.

 

[Prans]

Now if someone can just figure out how to colorize games so there not that eye bleeding red.

The emulator runs on grayscale too, as shown in the video.

 

[TVL]

Cool, better get some cheap crap off of eBay with a headstrap then.

 

[frogboy]

between this and vridge, my iphone buyer's remorse is through the roof.