Nintendo Reveals Prices for Virtual Boy Accessories for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo has officially announced pricing for its upcoming Virtual Boy accessories, which will be required to play the newly revealed Virtual Boy games coming to Nintendo Switch Online.

The news was revealed during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, which was packed with announcements across a wide variety of franchises. Fans celebrated updates surrounding Mario’s 40th anniversary, including the reveal of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, as well as the announcement of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. But the biggest surprise of the event was the return of one of Nintendo’s most unusual consoles: the Virtual Boy.

Virtual Boy Joins Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo confirmed that a selection of Virtual Boy games will be added to the growing Switch Online library early next year. This marks the first time many of these rare titles will be re-released since the console’s short-lived run in the mid-1990s. Only 22 Virtual Boy games were ever produced worldwide, making them some of Nintendo’s most elusive titles.

To accompany the launch, Nintendo debuted a new Virtual Boy-inspired accessory designed to hold a Switch or Switch 2 console, mimicking the look and feel of the original hardware.

Pricing and Release Date

A listing on Nintendo’s official online store has revealed the prices for the two accessory versions:

• Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch/ Switch 2: $99.99 USD
• Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model): $24.99 USD

The full-sized model is styled after the original Virtual Boy headset, while the more affordable cardboard version is likely designed as a portable and budget-friendly alternative. Both accessories will launch on February 17, 2026, alongside the first wave of Virtual Boy games for Switch 2.

A Big Step for Switch Online

The addition of the Virtual Boy library is the latest step in Nintendo Switch Online’s expansion, following the recent introduction of Nintendo GameCube games as a Switch 2-exclusive feature. Fans can now revisit classics like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Soul Calibur II, as well as enjoy Switch 2 upgrades for modern titles such as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The arrival of Virtual Boy games will give a new generation of players a chance to experience one of Nintendo’s most experimental consoles — and provide a fresh look at a quirky chapter in Nintendo’s history.