Play classic Virtual Boy games anytime, anywhere

Access a selection of classic Virtual Boy games on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch when the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics service launches on February 17th, 2026.

The dedicated Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch or Virtual Boy (Carboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory and a paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership are required to use this service.

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Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

Available for purchase only by Nintendo Switch Online members, this dedicated accessory is required to play these classic Virtual Boy games.

As an alternative, the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory can also used to play classic Virtual Boy games.

WARNING – Use of 3D Visuals
This app or the dedicated accessories needed to play it are not recommended for children aged 6 and under*. The use of 3D visuals for an extended period of time could have a negative impact on the visual development of children in this age range. Supervision of the use of this product by children is advised.
Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics is software that displays 3D images. It is not possible to play with 2D images. Note that there are individual differences in how 3D images are viewed, and some users may not be able to see 3D images.
When swapping the Nintendo Switch 2 attachment bracket for the Nintendo Switch attachment bracket, a Phillips screwdriver (No. 2) is required.
Controller not included with the dedicated accessories. A pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, Joy-Con controllers, a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller are required to play. While they are supported by the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch, it is not possible to use wired headphones or earphones with the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch.
The recommended age for use of this app and the accessories is 7 years and above. Please note that Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics has been rated PEGI 7 (Implied violence, Mild violence, Fear).

The games compiled in this software are reproductions of the original games for use on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. There are some differences in game performance and presentation as compared to the original versions of these games. A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to access these games.