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Virtual Boy Cardboard Model Gets A Limited-Time Discount In Select Locations
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo has announced a limited-time discount on its cardboard Virtual Boy headset in select regions, including Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, ahead of the release of two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles on the Nintendo Classics service.
- The cardboard headset price is reduced from $29.95 AUD to $19.95 AUD in Australia and New Zealand, and from 2,980 yen to 1,980 yen in Japan, with offers valid until August 17, 2026 (shipping fees apply).
- Nintendo also offers a dedicated accessory that replicates the original Virtual Boy hardware's form for a more authentic experience.
- Virtual Boy games can be played on the Nintendo Switch or upcoming Switch 2 without a headset, or by using Labo VR Goggles, but an active Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription is required.
