Nintendo Virtual Boy Classics Arrive on Switch with Exclusive Titles and Enhanced Features

January 27, 2026
Nintendo Virtual Boy Classics Arrive on Switch with Exclusive Titles and Enhanced Features
  • Zero Racers and D-Hopper are among previously unreleased titles finally coming to the collection, marking their first public playthrough.

  • Reporting references a YouTube Nintendo of America presentation and collaboration with ntower.de for additional details.

  • The release includes gameplay rewind, save states, and control remapping, with future support for color-changing screen options.

  • Nintendo Virtual Boy games are joining Nintendo Switch Online and Switch 2 on February 17, with seven titles available at launch and nine more arriving later in 2026.

  • Launch lineup includes 3-D Tetris, Galactic Pinball, Golf, Red Alarm, Teleroboxer, The Mansion of Innsmouth, and Virtual Boy Wario Land, with a dedicated accessory and Joy-Con controllers required to play.

  • Upcoming titles planned for release later in 2026 include Mario Clash, Mario's Tennis, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, Vertical Force, V-Tetris, Zero Racers, and D-Hopper.

  • The collection will feature quality-of-life options such as rewind, save states, and customizable controls, with a color-changing display option announced for a future update.

  • Community anticipation centers on D-Hopper and the broader nostalgia-driven revival planned for 2026.

  • All NSO library games will support rewind and configurable controller layouts, and there is a plan to enable tint changes (white, green, yellow) by removing the lens cover on the higher-cost Virtual Boy headset accessory.

  • Technical context explains the Virtual Boy’s red LED strip display, magnifying glass, and mirrors used to render frames.

  • The article includes related coverage and affiliate links for readers seeking purchase options or more information.

  • Readers are invited to discuss on ComicBook’s forum following the launch coverage.

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