Nintendo has officially announced that the Virtual Boy headset, a new device designed for the Nintendo Switch, will soon extend the console’s VR capabilities to a broader audience of players.
Set to launch exclusively via the My Nintendo store on February 17, the Virtual Boy headset builds upon Nintendo’s ongoing efforts to integrate virtual reality experiences into the Switch platform, following the success of the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con VR Kit. The introduction of the Virtual Boy headset comes as Nintendo continues to update several flagship titles with VR support.
Key first-party games that currently support VR mode include Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
These titles received significant VR mode updates soon after the original Nintendo Labo VR Kit debuted, offering players the ability to experience familiar worlds from a new, immersive perspective. Nintendo representatives have confirmed that the new Virtual Boy headset will be compatible with existing VR-compatible Switch titles out of the box.
Through a translated statement provided to journalists, Nintendo underscored its commitment to expanding and evolving the Switch library: "Our goal is to introduce more interactive and innovative experiences to Nintendo Switch owners by leveraging new hardware accessories, such as the Virtual Boy headset." The headset will be available through the My Nintendo store, further emphasizing Nintendo’s strategy of providing unique, in-house hardware support for its hybrid console.
The headset’s release marks an important milestone; while Nintendo has experimented with VR functionality since the launch of Labo VR, the Virtual Boy headset aims to make these features more accessible for dedicated fans who may have missed earlier accessory bundles. Each supported game integrates VR in unique ways.
For instance, Super Mario Odyssey offers exclusive mini-missions designed specifically for VR play.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild allows players to experience the entire adventure in a VR mode, enhancing exploration and immersion.
Similarly, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker continue to receive praise for their innovative adaptation of VR features on a portable platform. The Nintendo Virtual Boy headset’s arrival reaffirms the company’s ongoing investment in creative hardware solutions.
With a confirmed release date of February 17 and a growing list of Switch games featuring VR support, Nintendo is well-positioned to drive renewed interest in virtual reality experiences on its flagship console.
Set to launch exclusively via the My Nintendo store on February 17, the Virtual Boy headset builds upon Nintendo’s ongoing efforts to integrate virtual reality experiences into the Switch platform, following the success of the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con VR Kit. The introduction of the Virtual Boy headset comes as Nintendo continues to update several flagship titles with VR support.
Key first-party games that currently support VR mode include Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
These titles received significant VR mode updates soon after the original Nintendo Labo VR Kit debuted, offering players the ability to experience familiar worlds from a new, immersive perspective. Nintendo representatives have confirmed that the new Virtual Boy headset will be compatible with existing VR-compatible Switch titles out of the box.
Through a translated statement provided to journalists, Nintendo underscored its commitment to expanding and evolving the Switch library: "Our goal is to introduce more interactive and innovative experiences to Nintendo Switch owners by leveraging new hardware accessories, such as the Virtual Boy headset." The headset will be available through the My Nintendo store, further emphasizing Nintendo’s strategy of providing unique, in-house hardware support for its hybrid console.
The headset’s release marks an important milestone; while Nintendo has experimented with VR functionality since the launch of Labo VR, the Virtual Boy headset aims to make these features more accessible for dedicated fans who may have missed earlier accessory bundles. Each supported game integrates VR in unique ways.
For instance, Super Mario Odyssey offers exclusive mini-missions designed specifically for VR play.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild allows players to experience the entire adventure in a VR mode, enhancing exploration and immersion.
Similarly, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker continue to receive praise for their innovative adaptation of VR features on a portable platform. The Nintendo Virtual Boy headset’s arrival reaffirms the company’s ongoing investment in creative hardware solutions.
With a confirmed release date of February 17 and a growing list of Switch games featuring VR support, Nintendo is well-positioned to drive renewed interest in virtual reality experiences on its flagship console.
