The Nintendo Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch and Switch 2, which enables VR gameplay for select titles, is set for release on February 17. Players will have access to four games: Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. Notably, these versions are not new adaptations but the existing titles from the Nintendo Labo VR set.
The accessory can be purchased for $25 in a cardboard format, which is recommended for ease of movement while playing, or as a hardware unit priced at $100. The hardware version, while better suited for traditional Virtual Boy games, limits head movement due to its design, which resembles the original console. Additionally, the hardware features red filters to replicate the classic experience.
Both versions will be available through the My Nintendo Store, coinciding with the launch of several retro Virtual Boy games on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Importantly, original Labo VR headsets will not support Virtual Boy games, impacting those who own the older console.