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A recent Nintendo Direct announced that the Virtual Boy library will be added to the Switch Online 'Nintendo Classics' collection, requiring an Expansion Pack subscription and a paid accessory, with options including a Virtual Boy replica or a cardboard model, launching on February 17, 2026. The article invites readers to vote in a poll about their interest in the service.
An open-source app called Virtual Boy Go allows Quest users to play Virtual Boy games in 3D today, offering a faithful and customizable experience, though setup is complex and legality of emulation is questionable. Nintendo plans to officially bring Virtual Boy games to the Switch via a special accessory in 2026, but enthusiasts can enjoy the emulator now with some effort.
The indie game Antonblast is adding a 'VB mode' in its next update, allowing players to experience the game with a Virtual Boy aesthetic by purchasing a virtual visor, coinciding with Nintendo's Virtual Boy announcement for Switch Online. The update also teases additional content, while Nintendo's Virtual Boy service will include other titles like Wario Land.
Nintendo is exploring the possibility of reviving its classic hardware, including a Virtual Boy-inspired accessory for the upcoming Switch 2, and potentially reintroducing the Nintendo DS, its best-selling handheld, through new peripherals or emulation, as part of its strategy to capitalize on retro gaming trends and expand its hardware ecosystem.
The Virtual Boy sold 496,000 units in the US, with popular titles like Wario Land, Red Alarm, and Teleroboxer. Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in 2026, requiring a Virtual Boy accessory to play.
Nintendo will add Virtual Boy games to its Nintendo Classics library on Switch in 2026, but players will need a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription and an additional accessory—either a $99.99 headset or a cheaper cardboard model—to access the games, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
The article discusses the possibility of playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in VR on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, using a new cardboard Virtual Boy accessory that resembles the original Virtual Boy and shares similar lenses with the Labo VR kit. Given the Switch 2's more powerful hardware and higher resolution display, Nintendo could easily enable a better VR experience for Zelda and other games, potentially bringing full-color VR to the platform without requiring subscriptions.
Nintendo's September Direct showcased major announcements including a Switch 2 version of Overcooked 2, new Mario games and movies, upcoming releases like Hades 2 and Metroid Prime 4, and the return of Virtual Boy games on Switch Online, highlighting a busy year ahead for Nintendo fans.
Nintendo's official site teases upcoming products including Virtual Boy accessories for Nintendo Switch, releasing on Feb 17, 2026, and Rosalina’s Storybook hardcover, available from Nov 25, 2025, with details on pre-purchase options and requirements for Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
Virtual Boy games are set to be added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, exclusively in the US and Canada, allowing players to experience classic titles with 3D visuals using special accessories that replicate the original hardware or a cardboard model. These offerings include popular games like Teleroboxer and Galactic Pinball, with additional features available through a paid membership and optional pre-purchase of accessories.
Nintendo is releasing a Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch 2, allowing players to experience classic Virtual Boy games by inserting their Switch as a screen, with both a plastic and a cardboard version available for subscribers, launching in February 2026. The original Virtual Boy was Nintendo’s worst-selling console, but this new release aims to revive interest in its underrated titles.
Nintendo's September 2025 Direct revealed upcoming releases including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC, Metroid Prime 4, Virtual Boy games on Switch Online, and a new Super Mario Galaxy movie, along with various other game updates and trailers.
Nintendo is adding Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Switch Online with a dedicated Virtual Boy accessory, launching on February 17, 2026, featuring classic titles like Mario's Tennis and Space Invaders, available for pre-order at $99.99 or a cheaper cardboard version for $24.99.
Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy games to its Switch Online service, requiring a dedicated headset accessory for play, with 14 games available starting February 17th, including titles like Mario Tennis and Tetris.
Nintendo announced the return of Virtual Boy games for Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, launching February 17, 2026, with 14 classic titles and a dedicated accessory required for play.