"Nintendo's Virtual Boy is arguably one of the strangest-looking gaming contraptions I've laid eyes on. It sits on a desk like a little portable grill, but you look into it like a microscope. Your eyes are enveloped in a ruby-red interface, where you can play retro 3D games with the paired controller. Last week, I got a chance to spend some time with some upcoming video game releases for the Nintendo Switch 2-like Mario Tennis Fever and Resident"
"This remake is not a stand-alone console but an accessory for the Switch 2 and original Switch (there's no tech or power in the new Virtual Boy; it's just 3D stereoscopic lenses). Nintendo is known for its weird gambles, but the Switch 2 is a fairly no-nonsense console compared to the original, which was considered quirky at the time. The Virtual Boy has plenty of that weirdness for the Switch 2,"
The Virtual Boy remake functions as an accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, using stereoscopic lenses rather than onboard electronics. The device produces a ruby-red retro 3D viewing experience paired with a controller. The accessory retails for $100 and requires a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription to access its games; a $25 cardboard model is also offered. Preorders sold out with limited restocks expected on February 16 and a launch date of February 17. The unit is sturdy and adjustable on its stand but needs a height-adjustable desk or chair for comfortable use.
Read at WIRED
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