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Nintendo Revives Virtual Boy on Switch Online With Required Headset Accessory

Access begins February 17, 2026 via the Expansion Pack tier, with a $99.99 replica or $24.99 cardboard viewer needed to play.

Overview

  • Virtual Boy titles will roll out to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on Switch and Switch 2 starting February 17, 2026, and the headset accessory is mandatory for gameplay.
  • Nintendo’s product listings show the plastic replica priced at $99.99 and the cardboard model at $24.99, and purchasers must be Nintendo Switch Online members.
  • A total of 14 games will be added over time, with highlighted titles including Mario’s Tennis, Wario Land, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, and versions of Tetris.
  • The accessory recreates the system’s stereoscopic red-and-black 3D by splitting the Switch screen into two images viewed through lenses, echoing the original hardware.
  • Some outlets report initial availability limited to North American and Canadian subscribers, and coverage notes the original 1995 Virtual Boy sold fewer than about 770,000 units before it was discontinued.