Nintendo Plans Virtual Boy Accessory, Games for Switch, Switch 2

Nintendo is reviving its infamous Virtual Boy console as a physical accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, allowing players to experience the original stereoscopic 3D games through either a plastic replica or a cardboard version. This accessory, required to play the games, will be available alongside a library of 14 Virtual Boy titles launching on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack starting February 17, 2026. The games include classics like Mario’s Tennis, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, Wario Land, and V Tetris, representing most of the original 22 titles released before the Virtual Boy's discontinuation in 1996. Nintendo’s announcement came during a September 2025 Nintendo Direct event, signaling an effort to bring a new generation the unique Virtual Boy experience, despite its reputation for causing eye strain and headaches. The move adds a retro VR element to Nintendo's subscription service, with the cardboard accessory offering a more affordable option to the plastic replica. Players will need both the accessory and an active Switch Online membership to access these games, making it a notable but potentially pricey addition to Nintendo's offerings.