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Gale of Darkness Lands on Switch Online for Switch 2 in March
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Gale of Darkness Lands on Switch Online for Switch 2 in March

Nintendo announced Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness as the next GameCube title joining Nintendo Switch Online, with a March 2026 release planned for Switch 2 (Expansion Pack required). The rollout continues the service’s GameCube library, which already includes Luigi’s Mansion, Chibi-Robo, and others, and has driven up physical prices for the cult-favorite title. Nintendo has not set a precise date yet, but a specific date should be revealed soon. After Gale of Darkness, only Super Mario Sunshine and Pokemon Colosseum remain to join the catalog, which is expected by early summer and would bring the lineup to 11 titles.

Wario Land Tops NSO's Virtual Boy Lineup
gaming6 days ago

Wario Land Tops NSO's Virtual Boy Lineup

Nintendo Life provides a real-time ranking of every Virtual Boy game available on Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack, crowning Virtual Boy Wario Land as the standout title and highlighting others like 3D Tetris, Galactic Pinball, Red Alarm, Golf, Innsmouth no Yakata, and Teleroboxer. The list is crowdsourced and dynamic, reflecting a tiny library of 22 released games, with Nintendo teasing nine more VB titles arriving on NSO in 2026.

Nintendo Switch Online Edges Virtual Boy Back Into The Spotlight With Reader Ratings
technology9 days ago

Nintendo Switch Online Edges Virtual Boy Back Into The Spotlight With Reader Ratings

Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack adds seven Virtual Boy games at launch (with nine more on the way in 2026) and invites readers to rate each title in real time, as Nintendo Life teams up with fans to publish a dynamic ranking of the launch lineup, while noting the hefty hardware price and eye strain concerns.

Switch Online Expands with Seven Virtual Boy Classics
gaming10 days ago

Switch Online Expands with Seven Virtual Boy Classics

Nintendo Switch Online added seven Virtual Boy titles to its library: Teleroboxer, Galactic Pinball, Red Alarm, Golf, Virtual Boy Wario Land 3D, Tetris, and The Mansion of Innsmouth. Nintendo says more Virtual Boy games are on the way in 2026, and previously announced GameCube titles will continue arriving monthly; Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness are expected to roll out around Pokemon Day (Feb. 27).

Nintendo reintroduces Virtual Boy as a Switch Classic with a dedicated accessory
technology11 days ago

Nintendo reintroduces Virtual Boy as a Switch Classic with a dedicated accessory

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy returns on Switch and Switch 2 as part of Nintendo Classics. To play the launch games you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and the dedicated Virtual Boy add-on (the $100 hardware or the $25 cardboard version). The lineup includes 3d Tetris, Galactic Pinball, Golf, The Mansion of Innsmouth, Red Alarm, Teleroboxer, and Virtual Boy Wario Land, with more titles coming later (Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis, Space Invaders Virtual Collection).

Switch 2 Adds Virtual Boy Accessories for 3D Retro Play
gaming25 days ago

Switch 2 Adds Virtual Boy Accessories for 3D Retro Play

Nintendo opens pre-purchase for Virtual Boy accessories on Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, enabling 3D playback of Virtual Boy games. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will grant access to Virtual Boy and other classic libraries, plus DLC and Switch 2–exclusive GameCube content; prices listed are $99.99 for the Virtual Boy accessory and $24.99 for the Virtual Boy Cardboard Model.

Last Chance to Lock In Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers
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Last Chance to Lock In Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers

Today is the last day to buy Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers (two coupons for $100) that let Nintendo Switch Online subscribers redeem two full-price digital games, saving about $20 total. The vouchers, purchased now, remain valid for a year (until Jan 30, 2027) and can be used on a wide range of Switch 1 titles, but they do not apply to Switch 2 releases. Nintendo had signaled the scheme would end with the Switch 2, and there’s no extension to Switch 2, making this a solid deal for those sticking with the original console if you plan to nab first‑party titles before the deadline.

Switch 2 Launches Virtual Boy Classics with Rewind and Color Options
gaming1 month ago

Switch 2 Launches Virtual Boy Classics with Rewind and Color Options

Nintendo Switch Online’s Switch 2 launch includes a Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics lineup arriving February 17, 2026, featuring Galactic Pinball, 3D-Tetris, Teleroboxer, Virtual Boy Wario Land, The Mansion of Innsmouth, Golf, Red Alarm, and more; additional titles like Mario Clash, Mario's Tennis, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, Vertical Force, V-Tetris, and unreleased Zero Racers and D-Hopper are planned for 2026. The package includes rewind and button-mapping, with color-screen options coming later; Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 are also eyed as possible GameCube additions for Switch 2.