Nintendo has clarified that reports that the creative Nintendo Labo VR set were incorrect when they stated that the device could be used to Virtual Boy games on the Nintendo Classics service. To play the selection of Virtual Boy titles on the Nintendo Classics lineup you’ll need the Virtual Boy headset accessory for $99.99 or a cardboard alternative for $24.99.
“Recently, we incorrectly stated that the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics game library will be compatible with the Nintendo Labo VR Goggles. However, the Nintendo Labo VR Goggles are not officially supported for the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics library.
Instead, Nintendo is offering two accessories: Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch and Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory. Both can be used to play select Virtual Boy games with 3D visuals.
We apologize for any confusion.”
Wait… you can’t just play the titles in 2D?
Nope, you need the headset.
Well that sucks. I’m certainly not paying $25 for cardboard or $100 for a peripheral that only plays a handful of games that I don’t even own, just play a subscription for.
Reminder that it is still very easy to hack your Nintendo 3DS system
so no docked mode either? that sucks
It’s pretty crazy that aside from playing the actual original hardware, the best way to experience virtual boy games, is trough the homebrew emulator Red Viper for the 3ds that actually gives you the 3d effect.
There are some good games on the virtual boy but how can someone pay 25 dollars at least to access them and then the additional price of the subscription. I’m not shocked, Nintendo recently can make some insanely idiotic decisions.
But I thought Nintendo switch 2 was a success :(