Games from the Virtual Boy system are coming soon to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Virtual Boy games are joining the lineup

The list of classic games is growing! On Feb. 17, 2026, the Virtual Boy™ – Nintendo Classics library* will be available to play on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

To learn more about how it will work, watch the video below.

Please keep in mind Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics will only be available in the United States and Canada.

Gear up for 3D viewing

Paid Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to purchase the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch and Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo accessories**. Use either accessory with your system to enjoy select Virtual Boy games with 3D visuals

Virtual Boy™ for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

Experience Virtual Boy with this add-on accessory that is a replica of the original hardware. Learn more

Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

Play classic Virtual Boy games like Teleroboxer, Galactic Pinball, and more with this cardboard add-on accessory. Learn more

At a later date, members will be able to pre-purchase one of each exclusive accessory on the My Nintendo Store.

Join the fun with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

This plan gives you all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership, as well as a few more perks. Additions include:

• Access to Virtual Boy, Game Boy™ Advance, Nintendo 64™, and SEGA Genesis™ collections of games

• Access to DLC*** for the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon™ 2 games

• Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2: Access to a collection of Nintendo GameCube™ games

• Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2: Access to the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade packs for the Legend of Zelda™ Breath of the Wild and the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom games.