Nintendo revives Virtual Boy after 30 years for the Switch and Switch 2 — lets you play 3D Nintendo Classics titles to bring back the nostalgia

Nintendo is bringing back the Virtual Boy after 30 years with an adapter for the Switch and Switch 2, allowing players to enjoy 3D Nintendo Classics titles. The Virtual Boy adapter will be available in plastic for $99.99 or cardboard for $24.99, both compatible with both Switch models. The 14 Virtual Boy titles will be released on February 17, 2026, including games like Space Invaders and Mario's Tennis. While Nintendo is targeting nostalgia, there are hopes for exclusive 3D titles that fully utilize the advanced hardware of the newer handhelds.