Nintendo's VR accessory for the Switch 2 is finally available

The pre-order period for the Nintendo Virtual Boy has finally come to an end, as the VR accessory is now available to buy. Made for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch (standard and OLED only), the device can be purchased directly from Nintendo.

The Nintendo Virtual Boy was first announced in September 2025, and is based on the short-lived console of the same name released in 1995. Made available to pre-order starting in December 2025, those who didn't pre-order it then can now purchase it directly from Nintendo.

Priced at $99.99, buyers are required to have a Nintendo account and a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership before they can purchase the accessory. They will also need a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to play the collection of stereoscopic 3D games in the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics game library.

While the 1995 Virtual Boy received 22 games during its short lifetime, Nintendo is only releasing just 7 of them for the new Virtual Boy today. However, 9 additional games will be added later this year, including 2 that were announced for the original Virtual Boy, but never got released.

If the Virtual Boy is too pricey, Nintendo also has a Virtual Boy (cardboard model) that costs $24.99. This too has been released, and is available to buy now from Nintendo. Like the standard version, the cardboard model is compatible with the Switch 2 (available on Amazon for $499.99), Switch and Switch OLED