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[Switch, Preorder] Virtual Boy Accessory $139.95 Delivered, Cardboard $29.95 + Delivery @ Nintendo (NSO Membership Required)

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[Switch, Preorder] Virtual Boy Accessory $139.95 Delivered, Cardboard $29.95 + Delivery @ Nintendo (NSO Membership Required)
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Lockdude on 13/09/2025 - 06:05 store.nintendo.com.au (1843 clicks)
Last edited 13/09/2025 - 08:09 by 1 other user

Just announced at last night's Nintendo Direct and already available for pre-order.

Announcement Video

I understand some may not like thst this is RRP, but this feels like it will be by far the cheapest way to experience Virtual Boy games in 2025

Some notes:

  • Limit of 1 per customer
  • NSO + Expansion Pack required to play virtual boy game
  • Compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
  • I think it's likely there's be plenty of cheap knock off cardboard setups you can buy to achieve the same results (just like when Google cardboard released). So if these prices are too high, I think there's a good chance you can wait and get a cheap setup.

Virtual Boy

Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model)

Releases Feb 17th, 2026.

Gaming Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Switch Accessory

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Comments

  • King Steuart on 13/09/2025 - 06:16
    +29

    OzRRP

      • playaz91 on 13/09/2025 - 07:00
        +18

        Did you read the title of the website?

      • King Steuart on 13/09/2025 - 07:19
        +13

        I understand that you understand but that does not change my thoughts on posting RRP items on a bargain website.

        • Lockdude on 13/09/2025 - 08:11

          Fair enough. I've seen these sort of posts get some traction in the past, so I thought I'd share. But if the community is over it, I won't again next time.

    • britta on 13/09/2025 - 08:19
      +3

      Wait for a $10 Temu knock off :p

  • PainToad on 13/09/2025 - 06:26
    +4

    Basically anything will emulate the Virtual Boy. If for some reason you want 3D just mod an old 3DS and run the games on it.

  • cooperdog on 13/09/2025 - 06:39
    +3

    Expect the novelty of the old VB games wont last long, needs to add a modern remake (colour!) or port some other games over too?

    • Sammy2000 on 14/09/2025 - 10:38

      Colour remakes would be a win.

    • ce5himm on 13/09/2025 - 07:51
      +2

      $30 is the cardboard

      • Commodore64 on 13/09/2025 - 09:08
        +1

        It’s still a rip.

  • Jessie Ryder on 13/09/2025 - 07:06
    +4

    We should be promoting Nintendo's money grabs.

  • RocketToSpace on 13/09/2025 - 07:12
    +7

    Who in their right mind would pay so much for a small handful of games? Such a rip off. I would understand if there was like more than 50 games for this thing but there isn't.

    • inverse of zero on 15/09/2025 - 05:44
      +2

      Me. I bought it within hours of the announcement. I've been wanting a Virtual Boy to play Wario Land (and maybe Mario Tennis) on it (via authentic original hardware) for over a decade, but I couldn't justify the cost. It's a very niche piece of gaming history. To have something that's functional, supported, and reproductive at a mere fraction of the alternative (i.e. the Switch version vs. the original hardware via ebay) is, in my opinion, a bargain, as these things will be way above RRP after they're sold out. It is, by far, the most accessible (legal) way to experience and own this piece of Virtual Boy memorabilia.

  • SpeedRunnerLink on 13/09/2025 - 07:55
    +7

    I think the best way to play Virtual Boy games is on a modded 3DS with the 3D. it looks real good there and no need for all this silly headwear.

  • britta on 13/09/2025 - 08:15
    +9

    This has got to be one of the most bizarre moves by Nintendo. The virtual boy was a total flop! Who was asking for this!! To add to this there are only 22 (8 of these are jap so might not see them) games in total which they are gonna drop fees

    Well done Nintendo, I love you very much but I can't support this sort of behaviour :p

    This is a L in my books

    • ChasesBargains on 13/09/2025 - 08:29
      -5

      I won't be shocked if Nintendo goes the way of Sega soon. How many people purchased a Switch 2? Is it going to be enough to carry them thru to the next generation of consoles? These random physical releases seem like a helpless cash grab.

      • Vanilla Essence on 13/09/2025 - 08:37
        +6

        About a million units a week for the first 6 weeks I believe. Most likely sold in the first 2 months more than half the number of Wii Us they sold in 5 years.

        • TheDukeOfNukem on 13/09/2025 - 08:54
          +3

          And it's worth noting they had the money to keep themselves afloat through that entire console's life too. Somehow, I think the multimillion dollar corpo will be fine.

      • plmko on 13/09/2025 - 10:44
        +1

        LOL

        They're a rip off but you're far far far from anything resembling being correct.

      • Nivlac on 13/09/2025 - 10:54

        You've been living under a rock these past 7 years if you even remotely believe what you just typed.
        Its laughable at least.

      • A 1 on 13/09/2025 - 11:03
        +1

        Nintendo has been around for 130+ years, the Switch 2 has been very successful. Plus, nostalgia alone will keep them going for years to come I'm sure.

      • theSav on 13/09/2025 - 12:39

        @ChasesBargains - Your princess is in another castle dood..

        NS2 is the fastest selling launch console ever. 5-million units in the first month. Outstripping the OG switch and the PS5.

        Admit defeat Bowser.

  • 1Dealhunter on 13/09/2025 - 08:27

    Thanks op, just pre ordered both for my collection of original switch hardware

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 13/09/2025 - 08:52
    +2

    I like the novelty. I like the cheaper variant being offered too, even if 30 for cardboard sounds ridiculous (to be fair, I loved the cardboard VR Labo thing and it cost a lot more). But…

    The games are (profanity) ugly and low res old balls anyway…why can't I just play it on my big shiny HDMI box without shoving my face literally into Mario's ass? Would it have really been that horrible to just let people play the game on the tele. THAT would have been something new actually, since the OG hardware obviously never had the option.

  • eggaz on 13/09/2025 - 09:00
    +5

    So I need a membership to then pay RRP - have you forgotten this is ozbargain

  • mr_me450 on 13/09/2025 - 09:14
    +3

    While this is just RRP, I’m still super keen for this. People forget that you can play Breath of the Wild in VR, Mario Odyssey has some VR content, and in the Labo VR game you can make your own Switch VR content, so the use for this goes beyond just the Virtual Boy games if you’re into that sort of thing.

    • pj1351 on 13/09/2025 - 11:25
      +2

      It also opens up the potential for ports of 3DS games that utilise 3D (or at least the ones that don't rely on touch controls).

      • eggaz on 13/09/2025 - 14:08

        That went really well for Sony and the Playstation VR.

  • Buynowbrokelater on 13/09/2025 - 09:24
    +1

    This is a nice pr stunt by them, losing few millions to get people talking about the brand by making fun of this product..

  • cook99 on 13/09/2025 - 09:34
    +3

    Nintendo greed: hiding money grabs behind a money grab paywall. Hard pass.

  • AceDefective on 13/09/2025 - 09:36
    +3

    RRP, not a bargain. But also, for anyone actually planning on getting this, from memory, the only notable games (as in relatively unique) are Wario Land and Jack Bros. Nintendo will never have a sale that would make this worth getting imo.

  • sydney rider on 13/09/2025 - 10:53
    +4

    It's rare to see a preorder as a deal.
    As for the addon, if you own a Meta Quest, you can already play virtually all existing Virtual Boy games in emulators.

  • BargainSnatcher on 13/09/2025 - 11:07
    +1

    Use cardboard box, same shit

  • sicaboy on 13/09/2025 - 12:01
    +1

    Anyone has STI file for it?

    • Faro on 13/09/2025 - 13:57
      +2

      I think you have to talk to your doctor for those.

  • abc on 13/09/2025 - 14:01

    The OG Virtual Boy review https://youtu.be/x6bVfVsdpnw

  • yilli on 13/09/2025 - 15:08
    +2

    I understand some may not like thst this is RRP, but this feels like it will be by far the cheapest way to experience Virtual Boy games in 2025

    The cheapest and better way to experience Virtual Boy games in 2025 is to go find any VR headset, and use a Virtual Boy emulator to play.

  • sleepyowl on 13/09/2025 - 15:32
    +2

    Lmao the audacity from Nintendo after their recent bullshit with patents too

  • Oceadge on 13/09/2025 - 19:18

    I still have my Virtual Boy (which I was lucky enough to get in the US for only US$29.99 in 1996!) But still plan to get this!

    • abc on 14/09/2025 - 11:16
      +1

      What a great investment haha.

  • Twisty on 13/09/2025 - 19:52
    +1

    Sorry bit confused

    For $140 you get this virtual boy accessory that states this? -

    This accessory is primarily made of cardboard and additional foam padding.

    Am I reading that correctly???

    • Lockdude on 14/09/2025 - 01:02
      +1

      Wrong description on the product.

      • Twisty on 14/09/2025 - 06:33
        +1

        Ahhh that’s good to know

        • RocketToSpace on 15/09/2025 - 09:58

          lol I just bought some Twisties today :P

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