A Cheap Alternative to One of the Most Expensive Switch 2 Accessories

by Ahmed Hassan February 4, 2026

written by Ahmed Hassan February 4, 2026

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Virtual Boy games will be available for the Expansion Pack service on February 17, 2026, and can be experienced with the Labo VR Kit on Nintendo Switch.
This provides an additional option for Labo VR Kit owners to enjoy their VR experience beyond the official premium plastic or cardboard headsets.
Galactic Pinball and 3D Tetris are among the classic Virtual Boy games now available with added Labo VR support.
The announcement comes despite the fact that the Labo VR Kit is no longer being sold by Nintendo, but existing owners can still benefit from this new feature.

Virtual Boy Games Compatible with Labo VR Kit on Switch – Another VR Option for Owners

Nintendo has announced that Virtual Boy games, arriving on the Expansion Pack service on February 17, 2026, will be compatible with the original Labo VR Kit. This is good news for owners of the Labo VR Kit, who can use it to experience Virtual Boy games on the Switch. Labo VR owners now have another option besides the official premium plastic or more affordable cardboard VR headsets. According to a Nintendo Treehouse team member, Nintendo did not promote Labo VR Kit compatibility because the kits are no longer sold. Prepare to enjoy classics like Galactic Pinball or 3D Tetris on your Switch, now with added Labo VR support.

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