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Virtual Boy Classics Launch for Switch in Nintendo Direct

May 18,26(4 months ago)

Nintendo has delivered a stunning revelation: the Virtual Boy is making a comeback.

Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics launches on February 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers on both the Switch 1 and Switch 2. The service will feature 14 classic games, which will be released gradually.

Playing requires a dedicated accessory that recreates the original Virtual Boy peripheral, with a cardboard model also being offered.

Here is the official announcement from Nintendo:

Select games from Nintendo's stereoscopic 3D system, the Virtual Boy, are coming to the Nintendo Classics library, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. To play, you'll need Joy-Con or Joy-Con 2 controllers and a dedicated accessory modeled on the original Virtual Boy hardware—complete with stereoscopic 3D—when you dock your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system. Experience titles like Mario's Tennis, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, and more as they become available over the coming months. Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics arrives for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on February 17, 2026. The required accessory for Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, along with a cardboard version, will be available for pre-order on the My Nintendo Store at a later date. Visit the official site for further details.

For additional news, explore everything revealed during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.

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