Babyz
Babyz: Virtual Bundle of Joy PC CD adopt raise baby on desktop motherhood game!
Game
Windows
Learning Company
1999
CD
$5.99
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BABYZ
Babyz is a single-player game and screensaver in one. The utilizes IBM's "Viavoice" voice recognition so that the player can better interact with the Babyz and teach them to talk (headset and microphone not included). You won't know the Babyz personality, likes or dislikes, or how they will interact with other Babyz until the game is played.
Initially, one baby is purchased with fifteen others on the disk available for adoption in the future. However, only three Babyz can be played with at once; the others are "sent to Grandma's." Upon setting up the game, you will see a backdrop of a backyard going through all the seasons. After a minute, you'll watch a stork advance toward your door with a bundle. He then rings the doorbell and you will see the installation screens for Babyz, Viavoice, and DirectX. Once the game is launched, you enter the "Babyz Adoption Serial Number" (each has his or her own) found on the front of the CD case. The Babyz then appears in the playroom background and you can name him or her.
You'll notice a menu at the side with several buttons. Some examples include the stork button, used for adopting more Babyz from your CD, a globe button that connects you to the online adoption center, and a many-faceted house button that gives you a choice of rooms in which to move the Babyz. These rooms are where they can play and interact, as well as do the tasks specific to each room.
The many other symbols connected to the house give you egress to rooms where your Babyz can sleep, be maintained (dressed, bathed, changed [G-rated], given medical attention, play with toys, learn listen to records, and get fed). You can take the Babyz into the backyard to play, take their pictures, and teach them to talk. Babyz start out at about the age of six months crawling on their tummies and then progress to regular crawling and eventually walking and toddling. They grow to about 15 to 18 months. You can also use Babyz as a screensaver and let your Babyz play on the computer desktop.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Babyz is a single-player game and screensaver in one. The utilizes IBM's "Viavoice" voice recognition so that the player can better interact with the Babyz and teach them to talk (headset and microphone not included). You won't know the Babyz personality, likes or dislikes, or how they will interact with other Babyz until the game is played.
Initially, one baby is purchased with fifteen others on the disk available for adoption in the future. However, only three Babyz can be played with at once; the others are "sent to Grandma's." Upon setting up the game, you will see a backdrop of a backyard going through all the seasons. After a minute, you'll watch a stork advance toward your door with a bundle. He then rings the doorbell and you will see the installation screens for Babyz, Viavoice, and DirectX. Once the game is launched, you enter the "Babyz Adoption Serial Number" (each has his or her own) found on the front of the CD case. The Babyz then appears in the playroom background and you can name him or her.
You'll notice a menu at the side with several buttons. Some examples include the stork button, used for adopting more Babyz from your CD, a globe button that connects you to the online adoption center, and a many-faceted house button that gives you a choice of rooms in which to move the Babyz. These rooms are where they can play and interact, as well as do the tasks specific to each room.
The many other symbols connected to the house give you egress to rooms where your Babyz can sleep, be maintained (dressed, bathed, changed [G-rated], given medical attention, play with toys, learn listen to records, and get fed). You can take the Babyz into the backyard to play, take their pictures, and teach them to talk. Babyz start out at about the age of six months crawling on their tummies and then progress to regular crawling and eventually walking and toddling. They grow to about 15 to 18 months. You can also use Babyz as a screensaver and let your Babyz play on the computer desktop.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
