Virtual Boy Accessories Overview & FAQ
Information
The Virtual Boy accessories are for use with the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics game library. The Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch is a replica of the original Virtual Boy, while the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch is an alternative option for playing the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics game library.
The Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch includes the accessory, a stand, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch attachments, an eye shade, and a lens cover.
The Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch includes only the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch.
General Information
- Do you need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack or Nintendo Switch Online membership to purchase the Virtual Boy accessories? Is there a per-person purchase limit?
- How can I buy the Virtual Boy accessories? Are they a limited-time offer?
- Has the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch changed at all from the original design? Does it have any new functionality?
- Can I use the Virtual Boy accessories with Nintendo Switch Lite?
- Can I play Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics games without using the Virtual Boy accessories?
General Information
Do you need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack or Nintendo Switch Online membership to purchase the Virtual Boy accessories? Is there a per-person purchase limit?
Anyone with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership can purchase the Virtual Boy accessories. Note, however, that a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to access the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics game library.
There is a purchase limit of one of each Virtual Boy accessory per Nintendo Account.
How can I buy the Virtual Boy accessories? Are they a limited-time offer?
The accessories are available only from Nintendo Store, and can be purchased by any paid Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member in the U.S. or Canada. (Nintendo Switch Online free trial members are not eligible to purchase.)
Please note that a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is required to play games in the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics game library.
There is a purchase limit of one of each Virtual Boy accessory per Nintendo Account.
The accessories are not a limited-time offer.
Has the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch changed at all from the original design? Does it have any new functionality?
The Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch is an add-on accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. It replicates the look and experience of playing the original Virtual Boy, but is not a reproduction of it.
Can I use the Virtual Boy accessories with Nintendo Switch Lite?
No. The Virtual Boy accessories can only be used with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch.
Can I play Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics games without using the Virtual Boy accessories?
The Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory or the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory is required to play Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics games.
