Overview
- Nintendo has reopened sales of the Virtual Boy accessory to Switch Online members, with the library launching February 17 for Expansion Pack subscribers.
- The add-on is a non-powered shell with stereoscopic lenses that houses a Switch or Switch 2; it costs $100, with a $25 cardboard option also offered.
- Playing the collection requires Joy‑Con or a Pro Controller and the dedicated viewer, and Nintendo says the Switch Lite is not compatible.
- Seven games are available at launch, with nine more rolling out through 2026, including titles such as Mario’s Tennis and previously unreleased games like Zero Racers and D‑Hopper.
- Hands-on previews report a faithful red‑and‑black 3D presentation and improved clarity over past emulation, but note awkward ergonomics, eye/neck strain in longer sessions, and no reissued original controller.