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Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics

Play classic Virtual Boy games

Access a selection of classic Virtual Boy games on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch available now.

The dedicated Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch or Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory and a paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership are required to use this service.

Included games

Galactic Pinball	3-D TETRIS®	Teleroboxer
Virtual Boy Wario Land	The Mansion of Innsmouth	GOLF
RED ALARM	Mario Clash	Mario’s Tennis
VERTICAL FORCE	Jack Bros.	SPACE INVADERS VIRTUAL COLLECTION
VIRTUAL BOWLING	V-TETRIS®

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Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

Available for purchase only by Nintendo Switch Online members, this dedicated accessory is required to play these classic Virtual Boy games.

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As an alternative, the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory can also used to play classic Virtual Boy games.

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WARNING – Use of 3D Visuals

This app or the dedicated accessories needed to play it are not recommended for children aged 6 and under. The use of 3D visuals for an extended period of time could have a negative impact on the visual development of children in this age range. Supervision of the use of this product by children is advised.

Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics is software that displays 3D images. It is not possible to play with 2D images. Note that there are individual differences in how 3D images are viewed, and some users may not be able to see 3D images.

When swapping the Nintendo Switch 2 attachment bracket for the Nintendo Switch attachment bracket, a Phillips screwdriver (No. 2) is required.

Controller not included with the dedicated accessories. A pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, Joy-Con controllers, a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller are required to play. While they are supported by the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch, it is not possible to use wired headphones or earphones with the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch.

The recommended age for use of this app and the accessories is 7 years and above. Please note that Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics has been rated PG (Mild Crude Humour, Scary Scenes).

The games compiled in this software are reproductions of the original games for use on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. There are some differences in game performance and presentation as compared to the original versions of these games. A Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to access these games.

This description was provided by the publisher.

Game specifications

Console

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatible

Supported

Game file size

Nintendo Switch

100MB

Nintendo Switch 2

100MB

No. of players

Local

Supported play modes

TV Mode

Not supported

Tabletop Mode

Supported

Handheld Mode

Supported

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

Save Data Cloud

Supported

Supported languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian

Publisher

Nintendo

Genre

Other

Release date

17/2/2026

Age Rating

Mild Crude Humour, Scary Scenes

This game supports the following features:

Save Data Cloud

Play online, access classic games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more

Notices

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

The Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics app can only be used with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The dedicated accessories can be purchased by all Nintendo Switch Online members.

© Nintendo Virtual Boy™ Wario Land™ © 1995 Nintendo Teleroboxer™ © 1995 Nintendo Galactic Pinball™ © 1995 Nintendo RED ALARM © D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd. 3-D TETRIS® © D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd. Tetris ® & © 1985~2025 Tetris Holding. GOLF © D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd. The Mansion of Innsmouth © I'MAX Mario’s Tennis™ © 1995 Nintendo Mario Clash™ © 1995 Nintendo V-TETRIS® Tetris ® & © 1985~2026 Tetris Holding. Jack Bros. © 1995 ATLUS SPACE INVADERS VIRTUAL COLLECTION © TAITO CORPORATION VIRTUAL BOWLING ©HAMSTER Corporation VERTICAL FORCE ⓒKonami Digital Entertainment

Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics

Play classic Virtual Boy games

Included games

Upcoming games

Exclusive offer for members

Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

Game specifications

This game supports the following features:

Notices

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Play classic Virtual Boy games

Included games

Upcoming games

Exclusive offer for members

Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

About Nintendo

Support

Parents

Community