The FlashBoy+ (FB+) is a simple flashcard or reprogrammable card for the Virtual Boy.
It allows you to load one game-backup/homebrew/rom at a time for play/test in your Virtual Boy.
Simply plug into your computer via USB cable and with the provided software you can load a game-backup/homebrew/rom. Then unplug it from your PC and play in your Virtual Boy.
There are now 2 software options:
Option A - Web based pad/flashing program.
Option B - Windows based software.
Please note, this is a simple Flashcard. You can only load one game at a time. It has no SD Card Slot.
It will not support games larger than 2MB. The full official VB library is less than 2MB and will work fit.
Some newer homebrews and the full version of Hyper Fighting will not work as bigger than 2MB in size.
See FB+ FAQ or inquire for more details about FlashBoy+.
It allows you to load one game-backup/homebrew/rom at a time for play/test in your Virtual Boy.
Simply plug into your computer via USB cable and with the provided software you can load a game-backup/homebrew/rom. Then unplug it from your PC and play in your Virtual Boy.
There are now 2 software options:
Option A - Web based pad/flashing program.
- Flash right from Planet Virtual Boy (PVB) website. www.virtual-boy.com/flash/
- Flash titles from PVB Website. www.virtual-boy.com/forums/t/webflasher-integration/
- Local file download of webflasher.zip. webflasher.zip.
- Development page: github.com/KR155E/WebFlasher.
- Dedicated webpage www.flashboyplus.com (not complete yet).
Option B - Windows based software.
- See the fb_manual_b.pdf for more details and 2 downloads below.
- flashboy-20101102.zip
- Pad_VB.zip
- See how-to-videos at the video testimonials page for more support.
Please note, this is a simple Flashcard. You can only load one game at a time. It has no SD Card Slot.
It will not support games larger than 2MB. The full official VB library is less than 2MB and will work fit.
Some newer homebrews and the full version of Hyper Fighting will not work as bigger than 2MB in size.
See FB+ FAQ or inquire for more details about FlashBoy+.
The Vintex 64 team went all out with the re-release of FlashBoy+:
The FlashBoy+! The little Flashcard that can. The Virtual Boy would never be or not continue to be the same without it.
Many thanks go to:
- A custom injection molded shell.
- A new selection of labels.
- Improved quality raw components.
- From 1oz copper PCB to 3oz copper.
- PCB re-design for better reliability.
- A user friendly FB+ manual, info videos, and more.
The FlashBoy+! The little Flashcard that can. The Virtual Boy would never be or not continue to be the same without it.
Many thanks go to:
- “Richard” the original inventor who sharing his design/product with us!
- "KR155E" for the WebFlash & test Homebrew software!
- And the many customers who made this product line a success!