Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

Hands on: Virtual Boy for Switch 2 is a great way to revisit Nintendo’s most experimental hardware

The new Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2 offers players a nostalgic yet unique way to experience Nintendo's original experimental hardware.

The article provides an overview of the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, highlighting its physical recreation of the original hardware along with a collection of 3D games. This new version appeals to a niche audience of dedicated Nintendo fans who have a fondness for the brand's quirky innovations in gaming history. The author reflects on the original Virtual Boy's launch and how its unusual tabletop design may have captivated or confused early adopters, showcasing Nintendo's willingness to push the boundaries of gaming. Rediscovering the Virtual Boy experience through this modern adaptation brings back nostalgia while introducing a new generation of gamers to one of Nintendo's most eccentric entries into the gaming world.

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