Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics Announced for Switch 1 and 2 at Nintendo Direct

Nintendo has made the shock announcement of the return of Virtual Boy.

Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics launches February 17, 2026 via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription on Switch 1 and 2, with 14 classic games due to roll out over time.

There’s a dedicated accessory needed to play, recreating the Virtual Boy peripheral of old, with a cardboard model also available.

For more, check out everything announced at the Nintendo Direct September 2025.

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