Nintendo’s Virtual Boy accessory will allow players to experience virtual reality in several popular titles, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Odyssey, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, according to recent reports. The accessory functions similarly to the Nintendo Labo VR headset, creating a VR effect through lenses positioned in front of the device’s screen, and utilizes the device’s sensors to track head movements for a look-around experience.
While designed for use on a stable surface, support for VR mode, particularly in the Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild, suggests the feature may have been intentionally included. This development highlights Nintendo’s continued exploration of immersive gaming experiences. The accessory will be available for $99.99, with a less expensive cardboard version also offered, coinciding with the launch of a classic Virtual Boy library through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.
The Virtual Boy accessory is expected to offer a unique way to revisit classic games and experience newer titles with a new level of immersion. The accessory will launch alongside a library of classic Virtual Boy titles available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
