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Virtual Ribbon Replacement Kit for Virtual Boy

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Virtual Ribbon Replacement Kit for Virtual Boy
Virtual Ribbon - By SegaSonicFan
 
UPDATE: NEW version 4.0! 
  • Improved design for easier installation
  • LED indicator for debugging
 
PLEASE NOTE: We highly recommend adding the EZ Mount option to make your installation easier and less risky!  Check out the details here: https://stoneagegamer.com/virtual-ribbon-ez-mount.html
 
 
 
Does your Virtual Boy have Lines in the image?
 
 
Unfortunately, Nintendo didn't have longevity in mind when they made the original Virtual Boy.  The LED eye PCBs are attached with a flimsy ribbon cable that is glued into place.  In the past 25 years, that glue has weakened and resulted in thousands of existing unit failures. 
 
 

ENTER THE

 
 
 
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Unlike existing solutions that melt or patch the 25-year-old lackluster cable, the VIRTUAL RIBBON is a 100% replacement adapter board that solders into place and is VERY sturdy.  It's an upgrade designed to outlive the weak humans that dare to explore the realm of the VIRTUAL BOY.

 
 
Includes:

  • 2x PCB Sets (unassembled)

  • 2x NEW Ribbon Cables

  • 2x Connectors

  • 2x LEDs and 2x resistors 


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Install notes:

 
*These boards require expert  soldering skills* Must be good with 0.5mm pitch installs

(TSSOP size)

 

Recommended / required tools:

 

Click here for how to remove the LED PCBs.

 

We offer an installation service if you want to mail in your Virtual Boy to us instead.  

Click Here to purchase this unit with the installation included

 

 

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 Return Notice:

Please note: The PCB kits are sold "as is" with no refunds, returns, or warranty of any kind.

Failed installs could permanently damage your Virtual Boy console.  Attempt install at your own risk.

PCBs installed by  Stone Age Gamer come fully tested with a 90 day warranty.

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15 Reviews

  • 5
    So Glad This Exists!

    Posted by Noel T Bilbro on Mar 19th 2026

    Amazing product thanks to SSF and the passion of the upgrading community. It`s a challenging but rewarding install.

  • 5
    A MUST-own for any Virtual Boy Gamer

    Posted by Stephen D Cowart on Nov 25th 2025

    Like most Virtual Boy enthusiasts, I started getting lines through one of the displays. These replacement ribbons had the VB playing like new! Definitely recommend picking up the EZ Mount device as well. Makes for a much easier install. Be sure and watch your tutorials!

  • 5
    Wonderful

    Posted by Matt on Aug 16th 2025

    I`m so glad that SAG keeps these things regularly in stock. Getting a Virtual Boy and having it not work is one thing, but having an easy to replace and commonly in stock fix is even better.

  • 5
    Virtual Boy Fixed

    Posted by Dan on Jun 17th 2025

    Excellent kit. Pretty difficult soldering, but with the complete soldering guide I found for this on YouTube it made it easier. The LED was too tiny for me to solder, so I didn`t install it. I recommend a really nice soldering iron and a bunch of flux in a syringe. Other than that, great kit and well designed.

  • 5
    Nothing Virtual About This Fix....

    Posted by Paul on Jun 2nd 2025

    An absolutely amazing, permanent, and brilliantly designed repair kit for the Virtual Boy`s long known display problems. I`ve fit two of these so far, and both have been rock solid - highly recommended

  • 5
    Virtual Ribbon Replacement Kit

    Posted by david on Nov 26th 2024

    A great product for Nintendo Virtual Boy. The Virtual Ribbon Replacement Kit is made to fix the display glitches. It comes with a clear and detailed installation instructions, but requires a little bit of soldering skills to apply, but the final effect is long lasting and removing he display issue. A must for every Nintendo Virtual Boy user!

  • 5
    Good quality!

    Posted by Alberto Nannini on Apr 18th 2024

    I have not mounted it yet but it seems very well manufactured with good quality materials.

  • 5
    Virtual Ribbon Replacement Kit

    Posted by Matt on Nov 29th 2023

    The Virtual Ribbon Replacement Kit for Virtual Boy presented a bit of a challenge during installation, but the clear and detailed instructions provided made the process surprisingly manageable. Once installed, the improved performance and revived gaming experience were truly worth the effort. Highly recommend for Virtual Boy enthusiasts! Lovely to see these unique bits of gaming history working like new again :)

  • 5
    Virtual Ribbon Replacement

    Posted by Erik on Oct 14th 2023

    A solid product that does exactly what it was designed for. I have used a few other options/mods on the market but this one is by far the most robust in design layout and quality. Soldering the parts is not the trickiest of jobs, but you do need to have some know-how and be confident in your skills. Highly recommend watching installation videos and buying the Virtual Ribbon EZ Mount. StoneAgeGamer came though again with prompt shipping and stellar packaging. Looking forward to making more order with them!