Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics - Revision history

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	==Features==		==Features==
	* Can only run in Portable mode in order to get "3D" experience through special lens;		* Can only run in Portable mode in order to get "3D" experience through special lens;
	* Does not support online gameplay by default;		* Does not support online gameplay by default (e.g.: ''Zero Racers'');
	* First release of Virtual Boy games in Europe, Asia and other countries where the Nintendo Switch Online is supported;		* First release of Virtual Boy games in Europe, Asia and other countries where the Nintendo Switch Online is supported;
	* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;		* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;

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Features

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	* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;		* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;
	* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;		* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;
	* Can change palette colors from ~~red~~ to ~~Yellow~~, Green, ~~Black & White~~, [[Game Boy (Color) emulators\|Game Boy]] or ~~Super~~ Game Boy (ver 1.3.0);		* Can change palette colors from Red (default) to Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Green, Grey, Yellow, [[Game Boy (Color) emulators\|Game Boy]], Game Boy Pocket, Super Game Boy or Game Boy Color (ver 1.3.0);
	* Different games between Japan and International versions.		* Different games between Japan and International versions.

ToycomLand at 01:12, 4 August 2026

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	\|developer = [[Nintendo]]		\|developer = [[Nintendo]]
	\|version = 1.2.0 (INT)<br>1.2.0 (JP)		\|version = 1.3.0 (INT)<br>1.3.0 (JP)
	\|platform = [[Emulators on Switch\|Nintendo Switch]]<br>[[Emulators on Nintendo Switch 2\|Nintendo Switch 2]]		\|platform = [[Emulators on Switch\|Nintendo Switch]]<br>[[Emulators on Nintendo Switch 2\|Nintendo Switch 2]]
	\|target = [[Virtual Boy emulators\|Virtual Boy]]		\|target = [[Virtual Boy emulators\|Virtual Boy]]
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	A special, non-electronic set of virtual reality lens made with plastic or cardboard are required to enjoy the gameplay properly in Portable mode (the app cannot be played on a TV/monitor when docked), as they bring a more accurate experience from the real hardware. These lens can only be purchased through My Nintendo Store first-hand, which means this Nintendo Classics app is not distributed in regions where the Store is unavailable, such as Mexico, Brazil or South Africa (the app still does have regional localizations for the former two, which means that possibility of sales in those regions are not 100% discarded). The cardboard lens set from ''Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit'' can also be used, but it is incompatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 due to its size. None of the three special virtual reality sets are compatible with the Nintendo Switch Lite, but the system can still run the app, which means that unofficial kits should be used and may cause arm fatigue during gameplay due to the Joy-Con controllers being permanently connected.		A special, non-electronic set of virtual reality lens made with plastic or cardboard are required to enjoy the gameplay properly in Portable mode (the app cannot be played on a TV/monitor when docked), as they bring a more accurate experience from the real hardware. These lens can only be purchased through My Nintendo Store first-hand, which means this Nintendo Classics app is not distributed in regions where the Store is unavailable, such as Mexico, Brazil or South Africa (the app still does have regional localizations for the former two, which means that possibility of sales in those regions are not 100% discarded). The cardboard lens set from ''Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit'' can also be used, but it is incompatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 due to its size. None of the three special virtual reality sets are compatible with the Nintendo Switch Lite, but the system can still run the app, which means that unofficial kits should be used and may cause arm fatigue during gameplay due to the Joy-Con controllers being permanently connected.

	As with other ''Nintendo Classics'' apps, it does support rewind and in-game dedicated remapping controls. Unlike the original hardware, color palettes ~~will be~~ added in future updates, reducing potential vision issues while playing the games (it is also possible to force Grayscale and color inversion modes in the System Settings, which affects both systems as a whole).		As with other ''Nintendo Classics'' apps, it does support rewind and in-game dedicated remapping controls. Unlike the original hardware, color palettes were added in future updates, reducing potential vision issues while playing the games (it is also possible to force other palettes such as Grayscale and color inversion modes in the System Settings, which affects both systems as a whole).

	==Features==		==Features==
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	* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;		* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;
	* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;		* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;
	* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green, Black & White, [[Game Boy (Color) emulators\|Game Boy]] or Super Game Boy (~~available in later updates~~);		* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green, Black & White, [[Game Boy (Color) emulators\|Game Boy]] or Super Game Boy (ver 1.3.0);
	* Different games between Japan and International versions.		* Different games between Japan and International versions.

	==Games==		==Games==
	This emulator has official compatibility for 15 games, which are:		This emulator has official compatibility for 17 games, which are:
	* Galactic Pinball		* Galactic Pinball
	* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)		* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)
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	* Virtual Bowling (new to International)		* Virtual Bowling (new to International)
	* Vertical Force		* Vertical Force

	~~The following games will be available through updates:~~

	* '''Zero Racers''' (previously unreleased and undumped)		* '''Zero Racers''' (previously unreleased and undumped)
	* '''D-Hopper / Dragon Hopper''' (previously unreleased and undumped)		* '''D-Hopper / Dragon Hopper''' (previously unreleased and undumped)

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Features: Two new styles were confirmed

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	* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;		* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;
	* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;		* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;
	* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green or Black & White (available in later updates);		* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green, Black & White, [[Game Boy (Color) emulators\|Game Boy]] or Super Game Boy (available in later updates);
	* Different games between Japan and International versions.		* Different games between Japan and International versions.

ToycomLand at 01:43, 14 May 2026

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	\|developer = [[Nintendo]]		\|developer = [[Nintendo]]
	\|version = 1.1.0 (INT)<br>1.1.0 (JP)		\|version = 1.2.0 (INT)<br>1.2.0 (JP)
	\|platform = [[Emulators on Switch\|Nintendo Switch]]<br>[[Emulators on Nintendo Switch 2\|Nintendo Switch 2]]		\|platform = [[Emulators on Switch\|Nintendo Switch]]<br>[[Emulators on Nintendo Switch 2\|Nintendo Switch 2]]
	\|target = [[Virtual Boy emulators\|Virtual Boy]]		\|target = [[Virtual Boy emulators\|Virtual Boy]]

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Games

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	==Games==		==Games==
	This emulator has official compatibility for 9 games, which are:		This emulator has official compatibility for 15 games, which are:
	* Galactic Pinball		* Galactic Pinball
	* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)		* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)
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	* Mario's Tennis		* Mario's Tennis
	* Mario Clash		* Mario Clash
			* Jack Bros.
			* V-Tetris (new to International)
			* Space Invaders Virtual Collection (new to International)
			* Virtual Fishing (Japan)
			* Virtual Bowling (new to International)
			* Vertical Force

	The following games will be available through updates:		The following games will be available through updates:

	* Jack Bros.
	* Vertical Force
	* Virtual Bowling (new to International)
	* Space Invaders Virtual Collection (new to International)
	* V-Tetris (new to International)
	* Virtual Fishing (Japan)
	* '''Zero Racers''' (previously unreleased and undumped)		* '''Zero Racers''' (previously unreleased and undumped)
	* '''D-Hopper / Dragon Hopper''' (previously unreleased and undumped)		* '''D-Hopper / Dragon Hopper''' (previously unreleased and undumped)

ToycomLand at 01:15, 10 March 2026

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	\|developer = [[Nintendo]]		\|developer = [[Nintendo]]
	\|version = 1.0.0 (INT)<br>1.0.0 (JP)		\|version = 1.1.0 (INT)<br>1.1.0 (JP)
	\|platform = [[Emulators on Switch\|Nintendo Switch]]<br>[[Emulators on Nintendo Switch 2\|Nintendo Switch 2]]		\|platform = [[Emulators on Switch\|Nintendo Switch]]<br>[[Emulators on Nintendo Switch 2\|Nintendo Switch 2]]
	\|target = [[Virtual Boy emulators\|Virtual Boy]]		\|target = [[Virtual Boy emulators\|Virtual Boy]]
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	==Games==		==Games==
	This emulator has official compatibility for 7 games, which are:		This emulator has official compatibility for 9 games, which are:
	* Galactic Pinball		* Galactic Pinball
	* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)		* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)
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	* Golf		* Golf
	* Red Alarm		* Red Alarm
			* Mario's Tennis
			* Mario Clash

	The following games will be available through updates:		The following games will be available through updates:
	* Mario's Tennis
	* Jack Bros.		* Jack Bros.
	* Vertical Force		* Vertical Force
	* Mario Clash
	* Virtual Bowling (new to International)		* Virtual Bowling (new to International)
	* Space Invaders Virtual Collection (new to International)		* Space Invaders Virtual Collection (new to International)

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Pro Controller works just fine

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	* First release of Virtual Boy games in Europe, Asia and other countries where the Nintendo Switch Online is supported;		* First release of Virtual Boy games in Europe, Asia and other countries where the Nintendo Switch Online is supported;
	* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;		* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;
	* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the analog stick ~~on the right Joy-Con/Joy-Con 2 (Switch Pro Controller and/or Switch 2 Pro Controller cannot be used)~~;		* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the right analog stick;
	* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green or Black & White (available in later updates);		* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green or Black & White (available in later updates);
	* Different games between Japan and International versions.		* Different games between Japan and International versions.

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'''Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics'''<ref>Unlike other emulators from the series, there is no internal codename inside the app besides the generic [[L-CLASSICS]] branding for shared assets.</ref> is a compilation of emulated [[Virtual Boy emulators|Virtual Boy]] games that is part of the '''Nintendo Classics''' series for [[Nintendo Switch Online]] Expansion Pack members.

==Overview==
Virtual Boy games were added to the Nintendo Switch Online service in February 2026. It is the first attempt of commercial emulation of Virtual Boy games ever made.

A special, non-electronic set of virtual reality lens made with plastic or cardboard are required to enjoy the gameplay properly in Portable mode (the app cannot be played on a TV/monitor when docked), as they bring a more accurate experience from the real hardware. These lens can only be purchased through My Nintendo Store first-hand, which means this Nintendo Classics app is not distributed in regions where the Store is unavailable, such as Mexico, Brazil or South Africa (the app still does have regional localizations for the former two, which means that possibility of sales in those regions are not 100% discarded). The cardboard lens set from ''Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit'' can also be used, but it is incompatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 due to its size. None of the three special virtual reality sets are compatible with the Nintendo Switch Lite, but the system can still run the app, which means that unofficial kits should be used and may cause arm fatigue during gameplay due to the Joy-Con controllers being permanently connected.

As with other ''Nintendo Classics'' apps, it does support rewind and in-game dedicated remapping controls. Unlike the original hardware, color palettes will be added in future updates, reducing potential vision issues while playing the games (it is also possible to force Grayscale and color inversion modes in the System Settings, which affects both systems as a whole).

==Features==
* Can only run in Portable mode in order to get "3D" experience through special lens;
* Does not support online gameplay by default;
* First release of Virtual Boy games in Europe, Asia and other countries where the Nintendo Switch Online is supported;
* Games that were never released in cartridge format are available through updates;
* Inter-pupilary Distance (IPD) can be adjusted by pressing and holding the analog stick on the right Joy-Con/Joy-Con 2 (Switch Pro Controller and/or Switch 2 Pro Controller cannot be used);
* Can change palette colors from red to Yellow, Green or Black & White (available in later updates);
* Different games between Japan and International versions.

==Games==
This emulator has official compatibility for 7 games, which are:
* Galactic Pinball
* 3-D Tetris (new to Japan)
* Teleroboxer
* Innsmouth no Yakata / The Mansion of Innsmouth (new to International)
* Virtual Boy Wario Land
* Golf
* Red Alarm

The following games will be available through updates:
* Mario's Tennis
* Jack Bros.
* Vertical Force
* Mario Clash
* Virtual Bowling (new to International)
* Space Invaders Virtual Collection (new to International)
* V-Tetris (new to International)
* Virtual Fishing (Japan)
* '''Zero Racers''' (previously unreleased and undumped)
* '''D-Hopper / Dragon Hopper''' (previously unreleased and undumped)

==Unavailable games==
Virtual Boy's game library is very small and still, not every game was announced to be re-released. These games might be compatible with the emulator through [[Nintendo Switch Online#Game Injection|game injection]] tools.

Currently, Switch emulators are not able to produce "3D" effects from their special lens without a physical virtual reality set (electronic or otherwise), so, players are on their own about that.

===Retail===
The following games were not announced to be re-released by Nintendo:
* Nester's Funky Bowling (US)
* Panic Bomber / Tobidase! Panibon
* SD Gundam: Dimension War (Japan)
* Space Squash (Japan)
* Virtual Lab (Japan)
* Virtual League Baseball / Virtual Pro Yakyuu '95
* Waterworld (US)

Among these games, ''Virtual Lab'' is the only title where the current ownership remains unknown, as J-Wing closed in 2004 without passing their intellectual proprieties to someone else.

===Prototypes===
The following games were never released, but does have leaked ROMs across the Internet:
* Bound High
* Niko-chan Battle
* Virtual League Baseball 2

==References==
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[[Category:Emulators]]
[[Category:Console emulators]]
[[Category:Luggable console emulators]]
[[Category:Virtual Boy emulators]]
[[Category:Official emulators]]
[[Category:Switch emulation software]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch 2 emulation software]]
[[Category:Active emulation software]]

Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics - Revision history

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ToycomLand at 01:12, 4 August 2026

ToycomLand: /* Features */ Two new styles were confirmed

ToycomLand at 01:43, 14 May 2026

ToycomLand: /* Games */

ToycomLand at 01:15, 10 March 2026

172.70.211.189: Pro Controller works just fine

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