Virtual Boy on Switch: a must-see retro time capsule with a pricey caveat
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Eurogamer's Tom Orry calls Nintendo's Virtual Boy on Switch a fascinating retro time capsule that's worth experiencing, but criticizes the requirement to own a peripheral and maintain Switch Online to play, making it feel pricey and less accessible despite standout titles like Wario Land.
- Nintendo's Virtual Boy for Switch is a wonderful way to experience a buried relic, but I'm not keen on its need for both a subscription and a purchase Eurogamer
- Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics has landed on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack - News - Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
- Nintendo turned its biggest flop into an expensive, uncomfortable novelty The Verge
- Virtual Boy Review: Nintendo's Oddest Switch Accessory Yet Is an Immersive '90s Museum CNET
- Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy headset can play VR-supported Switch games including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey Video Games Chronicle
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