Nintendo has officially revealed the pricing structure for the upcoming Virtual Boy accessory collection designed for both Switch and the anticipated Switch 2 consoles. These specialized peripherals will enable players to access the newest additions to the Nintendo Switch Online library, bringing a piece of gaming history to modern platforms. The September 2025 Nintendo Direct presentation delivered significant announcements for enthusiasts across multiple beloved franchises. The showcase highlighted numerous developments celebrating Mario's 40th anniversary milestone, including the exciting reveal of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the introduction of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Amid these contemporary reveals, one classic Nintendo system unexpectedly took center stage during the broadcast.

As Nintendo Switch Online continues to expand its catalog of retro titles, the company surprised audiences with the confirmation that Virtual Boy will be joining the Switch Online roster. The gaming giant verified that a curated selection of titles from the notable Nintendo console will become available through the subscription service, scheduled for integration in early next year. Alongside this announcement, Nintendo introduced a innovative peripheral that requires users to dock their Switch devices into an accessory designed to replicate the authentic Virtual Boy experience. Consumers can now anticipate the financial investment needed for these specialized Virtual Boy accessories.

Recent listings on Nintendo's official digital storefront have provided concrete pricing information for both variations of the Virtual Boy accessories compatible with Switch systems. The comprehensive Virtual Boy accessory designed for Switch and Switch 2, faithfully recreating the original console's distinctive appearance, will carry a retail price of $99.99 USD through Nintendo's official marketplace. The compact cardboard Virtual Boy headset variant, presumably intended as a more travel-friendly alternative, will be available at a reduced cost of $24.99 USD. Both peripheral options will launch simultaneously with the Switch 2's Virtual Boy game compatibility on February 17.

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

The incorporation of Virtual Boy titles into the gaming library will make some of Nintendo's most rarely encountered games accessible to broader audiences. The Virtual Boy experienced an exceptionally brief commercial lifespan during its original distribution, being discontinued in North American markets merely one year following its initial launch. Consequently, numerous games originally developed for the Virtual Boy platform have remained unavailable since their first release, with only 22 distinct Virtual Boy titles ever produced for global markets.

The unanticipated inclusion of Virtual Boy content within the Nintendo Switch Online ecosystem arrives as the service's offerings have dramatically grown following the Switch 2's introduction. Nintendo recently implemented the long-awaited integration of Nintendo GameCube titles as an exclusive feature for Switch 2 subscribers, featuring cherished games such as Zelda: The Wind Waker and Soul Calibur 2. Switch 2 users have additionally accessed special Switch 2 Edition enhancements through the service, including upgrades for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo Switch Online's Virtual Boy collection will illuminate a relatively obscure segment of Nintendo's extensive software library.

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