Overview
- Nintendo is selling a replica Virtual Boy headset and a lower-cost cardboard model through its store, with reported pricing around $99.99–$109.99 for the replica and $24.99–$29.99 for the cardboard option, depending on region.
- Access to the Virtual Boy library requires the dedicated accessory and an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, and Nintendo states Switch Lite is not compatible.
- Coverage lists the Virtual Boy library going live on February 17, 2026, with a separate report citing a March 17, 2026 launch for the accessory.
- Nintendo confirms 14 launch games, including Mario’s Tennis, Teleroboxer, Galactic Pinball, Wario Land, and 3D Tetris, with additional titles to be added over time.
- Outlets report sales are exclusive to Nintendo’s online store, and the cardboard model is sold without replacement parts or repair support.