Reminder: Virtual Boy For Switch And Switch 2 Are Available On The My Nintendo Store
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Key Points:
- Nintendo announced the revival of the Virtual Boy for its 'Nintendo Classics' library, set to launch on the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on February 17, 2026.
- To access the 14 available Virtual Boy titles, players must own either the original headset or a new cardboard model, both now available for purchase in select regions via the My Nintendo Store.
- The original Virtual Boy headset is priced at $99.99 / £66.99, while the cardboard model costs $24.99 / £16.99, and purchasing requires an active paid Switch Online membership.
- Nintendo emphasizes that ownership of one of these headsets is necessary to play the Virtual Boy games included in the service.
