Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I got exclusive hands-on access to the return of the Virtual Boy, now reimagined for the Nintendo Switch 2 — and yes, it actually works on every Switch, including the OG Switch and Switch OLED.
In this video, I walk through how Nintendo brought back one of its most infamous consoles from the ’90s, how the experience feels today, and why this is equal parts nostalgia, museum piece, and genuinely cool tech experiment. From classic Virtual Boy games like Wario Land to the trippy old-school 3D effect, this is a true blast from the past — running on modern hardware.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:01 – Virtual Boy is back (and what it works with)
00:27 – How the Switch fits into the Virtual Boy
00:49 – Launch games and first impressions
01:05 – Wario Land gameplay & early 3D effects
01:24 – What the Virtual Boy experience actually feels like
01:40 – Golf game demo & depth effect explained
02:00 – Games at launch + 2026 roadmap
02:18 – Pricing: $99 replica vs $25 cardboard version
02:32 – Who each version is for
02:46 – Final thoughts & nostalgia factor
#NintendoSwitch2 #VirtualBoy #NintendoHistory #RetroGaming #SwitchOnline
I got exclusive hands-on access to the return of the Virtual Boy, now reimagined for the Nintendo Switch 2 — and yes, it actually works on every Switch, including the OG Switch and Switch OLED.
In this video, I walk through how Nintendo brought back one of its most infamous consoles from the ’90s, how the experience feels today, and why this is equal parts nostalgia, museum piece, and genuinely cool tech experiment. From classic Virtual Boy games like Wario Land to the trippy old-school 3D effect, this is a true blast from the past — running on modern hardware.
🔥 Best Card Protection Accessories + Deal:
Card Sleeves + Top Loaders – amzn.to/3UfEPvl ($12.99)
Fabmaker 9-Pocket Card Binder – amzn.to/44OVF9k ($15.29)
600-Count Card Sleeves – amzn.to/3GQUIVY $7.54)
Also: Mega Evolutions ETB under $80 – amzn.to/4nUkzvy
Contact me:
Email: fernando@9to5mac.com
Twitter: @nandoprince93
## Subscribe to the channel!
youtube.com/@9to5Mac?sub_confirmation=1
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## Follow Fernando
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## Affiliate disclaimer
FTC: We use income-earning affiliate links and participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For more details, visit: 9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate
⏱️ Timestamps
00:01 – Virtual Boy is back (and what it works with)
00:27 – How the Switch fits into the Virtual Boy
00:49 – Launch games and first impressions
01:05 – Wario Land gameplay & early 3D effects
01:24 – What the Virtual Boy experience actually feels like
01:40 – Golf game demo & depth effect explained
02:00 – Games at launch + 2026 roadmap
02:18 – Pricing: $99 replica vs $25 cardboard version
02:32 – Who each version is for
02:46 – Final thoughts & nostalgia factor
#NintendoSwitch2 #VirtualBoy #NintendoHistory #RetroGaming #SwitchOnline
