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Virtual Boy Architecture

Chapter 1: Supporting Imagery


Models

Back
The Virtual Boy.
Released on 21/07/1995 in Japan and 14/08/1995 in America.

Front
Front view of the console.
Users are meant to look through the eyepieces.

Motherboard

Motherboard
Motherboard
Not to be confused with the 'Servo board', which the motherboard connects to.
The Virtual Sound Unit chip, 128 KB of DRAM, and 64 KB of PSRAM are fitted on the back.

Motherboard
Motherboard with important parts labelled

Diagram

Diagram
Main architecture diagram
Notice how the two screenshots have their background scenery slightly shifted horizontally.


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