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UPDATE: The Virtual Boy and Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) are now up for pre-order on the Nintendo Store in Australia. Both items will release on February 17th, 2026.
- Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 1/2 – $139.95 AUD
- Virtual Boy Cardboard For Nintendo Switch 1/2 – $29.95 AUD
These items both allow you to enjoy the Virtual Boy Nintendo Classic games (available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack) in stereoscopic 3D by inserting either Switch into them.
The Virtual Boy unit includes:
- Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch (fully assembled)
- Stand
- Attachment bracket for Nintendo Switch
- Attachment bracket for Nintendo Switch 2*
- Eye Shade
- Lens Cover
ORIGINAL STORY: In one of the weirder announcements for this Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that 14 Virtual Boy games were coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
These 14 game will include the likes of Mario Tennis and will release on February 17th, 2026.
It was also confirmed that a Virtual Boy accessory that you can slot your Switch 1/2 will be released for purchase as will a cardboard model that will also be able to house your Switch as well.
Pricing and release dates for these accessories are yet to be revealed.
