Virtual Boy

The Virtual Boy pioneered portable 3D gaming, but became Nintendo's biggest (and arguably only) market blunder. Despite innovative display technology, various design and marketing mistakes doomed it to poor sales and quick retirement. Fewer than two dozen titles came out worldwide and only 14 in North America.

Total games: 42

Manufacturer: Nintendo

Released: July 2nd, 1995

Install Base: 770,000

Original Price: $179

Also known as: VR-32, Virtual Utopia Experience, and VBOY