Nintendo's Virtual Boy: An Innovative But Failed Attempt at 3D Gaming in 1995
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The Virtual Boy was released in 1995 as a 3D video game console but failed commercially within a year due to poor reception and sales.
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It's often seen as one of Nintendo's biggest failures, but the authors argue it was an honest attempt at innovation, not just a gimmick.
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The Virtual Boy had unique stereoscopic 3D visuals, designed to give an immersive playing experience, though it was not true virtual reality.
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Only 22 games were ever released for the Virtual Boy before it was discontinued.
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The authors make the case that the Virtual Boy deserves more appreciation for its novel concepts and influence on later gaming innovations.