Nintendo has quietly added a new set of Virtual Boy-themed profile icons to the My Nintendo rewards catalog for Nintendo Switch Online members.
The offerings tie into Nintendo’s ongoing efforts to expand retro content on the Nintendo Switch platform, and they are available to members subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier.
Background
The Virtual Boy, released by Nintendo in 1995 and developed under the supervision of Gunpei Yokoi, remains one of the company’s most recognizable retro platforms.
Nintendo has made a number of Virtual Boy titles available to Switch owners through the Nintendo Classics – Virtual Boy app, which is accessible to Expansion Pack subscribers.
The new icons are another way Nintendo is leveraging Virtual Boy nostalgia on the Switch ecosystem.
What’s available and how to claim
Nintendo has released five Virtual Boy icons in this My Nintendo rewards drop.
Each icon can be redeemed for 10 Platinum Points.
To claim any of the icons, players must be subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier and use their Platinum Points balance in the My Nintendo rewards area.
The icons will remain redeemable through May 27, 2026.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In straightforward terms: Nintendo added five Virtual Boy icons to My Nintendo, and each icon costs 10 Platinum Points.
These icons are exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members and will be available until May 27, 2026.
Related update: Virtual Boy game additions
Separately, Nintendo recently updated the Nintendo Classics – Virtual Boy application with a new batch of games for Expansion Pack subscribers.
Those interested in the specific titles included in that update should consult Nintendo’s official announcement or the eShop listing for full details.
Takeaway
This My Nintendo drop is a small but targeted reward for fans of Nintendo’s retro catalog and Virtual Boy collectors on the Switch.
With a modest Platinum Points cost, the icons offer a quick, low-friction customization option for Nintendo Account profiles tied to Switch user accounts.
Members who hold Platinum Points and an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription can redeem the icons in My Nintendo through May 27, 2026.
The offerings tie into Nintendo’s ongoing efforts to expand retro content on the Nintendo Switch platform, and they are available to members subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier.
Background
The Virtual Boy, released by Nintendo in 1995 and developed under the supervision of Gunpei Yokoi, remains one of the company’s most recognizable retro platforms.
Nintendo has made a number of Virtual Boy titles available to Switch owners through the Nintendo Classics – Virtual Boy app, which is accessible to Expansion Pack subscribers.
The new icons are another way Nintendo is leveraging Virtual Boy nostalgia on the Switch ecosystem.
What’s available and how to claim
Nintendo has released five Virtual Boy icons in this My Nintendo rewards drop.
Each icon can be redeemed for 10 Platinum Points.
To claim any of the icons, players must be subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier and use their Platinum Points balance in the My Nintendo rewards area.
The icons will remain redeemable through May 27, 2026.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In straightforward terms: Nintendo added five Virtual Boy icons to My Nintendo, and each icon costs 10 Platinum Points.
These icons are exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members and will be available until May 27, 2026.
Related update: Virtual Boy game additions
Separately, Nintendo recently updated the Nintendo Classics – Virtual Boy application with a new batch of games for Expansion Pack subscribers.
Those interested in the specific titles included in that update should consult Nintendo’s official announcement or the eShop listing for full details.
Takeaway
This My Nintendo drop is a small but targeted reward for fans of Nintendo’s retro catalog and Virtual Boy collectors on the Switch.
With a modest Platinum Points cost, the icons offer a quick, low-friction customization option for Nintendo Account profiles tied to Switch user accounts.
Members who hold Platinum Points and an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription can redeem the icons in My Nintendo through May 27, 2026.
