Virtual Boy Returns: Nintendo Switch Gets Retro Red Makeover

Nintendo has revived its unique 1995 Virtual Boy console for current Nintendo Switch systems. This new accessory allows players to revisit the red and black stereoscopic 3D gaming experience. A replica version offers a nostalgic feel, while a cardboard option provides a more accessible entry point for retro gaming enthusiasts.

To play, users must download the Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics app, which requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and the Expansion Pack add-on. The accessory supports both the Switch 2 and the original Switch, with an adapter for the latter to accommodate size differences.

Currently, seven Virtual Boy games are available in the app, with seven more planned for release later this year. Virtual Boy Wario Land is highlighted as a flagship title, praised for its effective use of stereoscopic 3D and modern enhancements like suspend points and rewind functionality.

While the original Virtual Boy was an outlier in Nintendo's console history, this new accessory offers a chance to experience its distinctive library. The article suggests the replica version is ideal for those who played the original, while the cardboard version suffices for casual exploration of this piece of gaming history.