Editing Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics

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{{game infobox
|name=Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
|image=[[File:VB Nintendo Classics logo.png|200px]]<br>International icon
|developer=[[Nintendo]]
|publisher=Nintendo
|release={{flag list|World|February 17, 2026<ref name=direct_us/><ref name=direct_jp>{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD9xkpJIYFU|title=バーチャルボーイ Nintendo Classics &lsqb;Nintendo Direct 2025.9.12&rsqb;|author=Nintendo 公式チャンネル|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|date=September 12, 2025}}</ref><ref name=direct_uk>{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aXT9wzOLFg|title=Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics arrives February 17th (Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch)|author=Nintendo UK|publisher=YouTube|date=September 12, 2025}}</ref><ref name=direct_au>{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iko4V0Zu17E|title=Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics arrives February 17th (Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch)|author=NintendoAU|publisher=YouTube|date=September 12, 2025}}</ref>}}
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|genre=Other
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|modes=Single player
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'''Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics''' is an application for the [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo Switch 2]]. It features a library of [[Virtual Boy]] games, and requires an active [[Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack]] subscription to use. It was announced in a {{iw|nwiki|Nintendo Direct}} on September 12, 2025, and was released in most markets on February 17, 2026.<ref name=direct_us>{{cite|title=Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics – Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc8qckEoKxk|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=YouTube|date=September 12, 2025}}</ref> Its launch marks the first time Virtual Boy games have been released outside of Japan and the Americas, and their first time being re-released overall.

To properly view the application in 3D, an additional accessory is required: either '''Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch''', a full-scale replica of the Virtual Boy hardware, or '''Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch''', a simple cardboard-based accessory similar to the [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Labo|Nintendo Labo Toy-Con VR Goggles]]. Both accessories act as holders for the user's console, allowing 3D visuals to be viewed. While the original Toy-Con VR Goggles are not officially supported by Nintendo for use with the application,<ref>{{cite|url=https://gamesbeat.com/nintendos-virtual-boy-classics-will-be-playable-on-labo-vr-headsets/|title=Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Classics will be playable on Labo VR headsets|author=Alexander Lee|publisher=GamesBeat|date=February 3, 2026|accessdate=February 3, 2026}}</ref> they can still be used on Nintendo Switch. Conversely, the Virtual Boy accessories are compatible with Nintendo Labo VR modes in games such as ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' and ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn2lPoBcXfc&t=569|title=We PLAYED Mario Tennis Fever, NSO Virtual Boy, & Bellabel Park! (Hands-On Previews!)|author=GVG|publisher=YouTube|date=February 3, 2026|timestamp=9:29|accessdate=February 3, 2026}}</ref>

Some of the sound effects from ''Mario Clash'', ''Mario's Tennis'', and ''Virtual Boy Wario Land'' are used for the menu's sound effects.

A planned post-launch update in 2026 will add the ability to change the color of the game visuals, including yellow, green, and white as color options. The red lens cover of the Virtual Boy replica accessory must be removed in order to use this feature properly (with no adjustment necessary for the cardboard model).<ref name=overview>{{cite|url=https://youtu.be/QvskekdB9t4|author=Nintendo UK|publisher=YouTube|date=January 27, 2026|title=Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics – Introducing games and features}}</ref>

==Default button mapping==
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!width=6%|Original
!width=6%|[[File:Joy-Con Icon.svg|28px|alt=Dual Joy-Cons]] / [[File:Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.svg|42px|alt=Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]
|-
|{{button|vb|lpad}}
|{{button|switch|Pad}} / {{button|switch|controlpad}} / {{button|switch|leftstick}}
|-
|{{button|vb|rpad}}
|{{button|switch|rightstick}}
|-
|{{button|vb|A}}
|{{button|switch|A}}
|-
|{{button|vb|B}}
|{{button|switch|B}} / {{button|switch|X}}
|-
|{{button|vb|select}}
|{{button|switch|minus}}
|-
|{{button|vb|start}}
|{{button|switch|plus}}
|-
|{{button|vb|l}}
|{{button|switch|l}}
|-
|{{button|vb|r}}
|{{button|switch|r}}
|-
|IPD/screen size adjustment menu
|{{button|switch|rightstickbutton}} (hold)
|-
|Suspend Menu (Rewind, if held)
|{{button|switch|ZL}} + {{button|switch|ZR}}
|}

==List of ''Super Mario'' games==
{|class="wikitable col2left" style="text-align:center"
!width=25%|Game
!In-app details
!width=25%|Initial release date
|-
|[[File:Virtual Boy Wario Land NA Box Art.png|150px]]<br>''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''<ref name=direct_us/>
|''Wario stumbled upon a mountain of treasure in a cave...and then stumbled right through the floor! Deep underground, Wario vowed to get back at whoever trapped him and steal their treasure. It's a scramble to the top in this action title released for the Virtual Boy system in 1995. Traps and foes abound, but Wario's got trusty items to help him! Power up and charge ahead to discover hidden rooms and treasures!''
|February 17, 2026<ref name=overview/>
|-
|[[File:MarioClash.jpg|150px]]<br>''[[Mario Clash]]''<ref name=direct_us/>
|''Bad guys abound on precarious platforms in the Clash House Tower. In this action title released for the Virtual Boy system in 1995, defeat foes as Mario by jumping on Koopa Troopas from above and throwing their shells at other enemies. But stay sharp! You may need to throw your shell from the opposing side's platform to stun an enemy and then finish them off with another throw.''
|March 10, 2026<ref name=mar10>{{cite|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5w3lAC4B5I|title=Nintendo Classics – March 2026 Game Updates|date=March 3, 2026|author=Nintendo of America|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 3, 2026}}</ref><ref group=footnotes1 name=note>Although this was the release date advertised by Nintendo in all regions, as a result of the game's simultaneous worldwide release, it was actually released a day prior to the advertised date in the Americas due to differing time zones.</ref>
|-
|[[File:Marios tennis english cover.jpg|150px]]<br>''[[Mario's Tennis]]''<ref name=direct_us/>
|''Sharpen your tennis skills with Mario and friends in this sports title released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy system. Immerse yourself in a virtual tennis experience with realistic depth as the characters run all around the court! Whether you prefer SINGLES or DOUBLES, aim for the top of the TOURNAMENT bracket. Game, set, match!''
|March 10, 2026<ref name=mar10/><ref group=footnotes1 name=note/>
|}

===Footnotes===
<references group=footnotes1/>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics logo.svg|Logo{{class|graybg}}
VirtualBoySwitch back.png|Virtual Boy accessory,<br>back view
VirtualBoySwitch front.png|Virtual Boy accessory,<br>front view
VirtualBoySwitchCardboard back.png|Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) accessory,<br>back view
VirtualBoySwitchCardboard front.png|Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) accessory,<br>front view with Nintendo Switch 2
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
===Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics===
{{foreign names
|Jpn=バーチャルボーイ Nintendo Classics
|JpnR=Bācharu Bōi Nintendo Classics
|JpnM=Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics
|JpnC=<ref name=direct_jp/>
}}

===Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch===
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|JpnM=Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
|JpnC=<ref name=jp_website>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/jp/nintendo-switch-online/expansion-pack/index.html|title=Nintendo Switch Online + 追加パック|language=ja|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|ChiT=Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2／Nintendo Switch
|ChiTM=-
|ChiTC=<ref name=news_hk>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/hk/topics/article/1YFuFkdhmHah4hX8tR9CGn|title=《Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics》將於2月17日發布。介紹服務開始時能夠遊玩的作品及功能。|publisher=nintendo.com|language=zh-hant|date=January 28, 2026|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|Dut=Virtual Boy voor de Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|DutM=Virtual Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|DutC=<ref name=store_nl>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.nl/nl/virtual-boy|title=Virtual Boy voor de Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch|language=nl|publisher=store.nintendo.nl|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|Fre=Virtual Boy pour Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|FreM=Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|FreC=<ref name=store_fr>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.fr/fr/virtual-boy|title=Virtual Boy pour Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch|language=fr|publisher=store.nintendo.fr|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|Ger=Virtual Boy für Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|GerM=Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|GerC=<ref name=store_de>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.de/de/virtual-boy|title=Virtual Boy für Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch|language=de|publisher=store.nintendo.de|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|Ita=Virtual Boy per Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
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|ItaC=<ref name=store_it>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.it/it/virtual-boy|title=Virtual Boy per Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch|language=it|publisher=store.nintendo.it|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|Kor=Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|KorM=-
|KorC=<ref name=website_kr>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/kr/nintendo-switch-online/|title=Nintendo Switch Online|language=ko|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
|PorA=Virtual Boy para o Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
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|PorAC=<ref name=app_pt-br>February 17, 2026. "''Virtual Boy para o Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch e Virtual Boy (de papelão) para o Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch disponíveis para compra exclusivamente na loja My Nintendo Store. Só para maiores de 7 anos.''" In-app text in Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics (Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved February 18, 2026.</ref>
|PorE=Virtual Boy para a Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|PorEM=Virtual Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|PorEC=<ref name=store_pt>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.pt/pt/virtual-boy|title=Virtual Boy para a Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch|language=pt|publisher=store.nintendo.pt|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref>
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|SpaC=<ref name=store_es>{{cite|url=https://store.nintendo.es/es/virtual-boy|title=Virtual Boy para Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch|language=es-es|publisher=store.nintendo.es|accessdate=February 1, 2026}}</ref><ref name=app_es-419>February 17, 2026. "''Virtual Boy para Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch y Virtual Boy (modelo de cartón) para Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch están disponibles para compra exclusivamente a través de la tienda My Nintendo. Solo apto para adultos y niños de 7 años o mayores.''" In-app text in Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics (Latin American Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2026.</ref>
}}

===Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch===
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|JpnR=Bācharu Bōi (Pēpā Moderu) for Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
|JpnM=Virtual Boy (Paper Model) for Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
|JpnC=<ref name=jp_website/>
|ChiT=Virtual Boy（紙模型）for Nintendo Switch 2／Nintendo Switch
|ChiTR=Virtual Boy (Zhǐ Móxíng) for Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
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|GerM=Virtual Boy (cardboard model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|GerC=<ref name=store_de/>
|Ita=Virtual Boy (modello di cartone) per Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|ItaM=Virtual Boy (cardboard model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|ItaC=<ref name=store_it/>
|Kor=Virtual Boy(페이퍼 모델) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|KorR=Virtual Boy (Peipeo Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|KorM=Virtual Boy (Paper Model) for Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch
|KorC=<ref name=website_kr/>
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|PorAC=<ref name=app_pt-br/>
|PorE=Virtual Boy (modelo de cartão) para a Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|PorEM=Virtual Boy (cardboard model) for the Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|PorEC=<ref name=store_pt/>
|Spa=Virtual Boy (modelo de cartón) para Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|SpaM=Virtual Boy (cardboard model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch
|SpaC=<ref name=store_es/><ref name=app_es-419/>
}}

==See also==
* [[Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics]]
* [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics]]
* [[Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Classics]]
* [[Game Boy - Nintendo Classics]]
* [[Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Classics]]
* [[Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{NIWA|NWiki=1}}
*Official Japanese website: [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/switch/onlineservice/expansionpack/ Nintendo Switch Online + 追加パック]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/virtual-boy-nintendo-classics-switch/ US store page for Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/virtual-boy-nintendo-classics-switch/ Canadian store page for Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Virtual-Boy-Nintendo-Classics-2915432.html UK store page for Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/au/games/nintendo-switch/virtual-boy-nintendo-classics/ Australian store page for Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics]

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