The Virtual Boy is one of Nintendo's biggest failures. Originally released in 1995, the Virtual Boy was Nintendo's first major attempt at stereoscopic 3D. Criticized for its high price point and being ...

On my desk is a Nintendo device that looks like equipment stolen from a cyberpunk optical shop. It's big, it's red and black, it sits on a tripod, it has an eyepiece, and it has a Nintendo Switch 2 ...

It's here. It's finally here. - Alex Perry / Mashable In September 2025, Nintendo announced something I never thought I would see: The triumphant return of the Virtual Boy. This was easily the biggest ...

A big sign of emotional maturity is owning up to your most embarrassing failures. For Nintendo, that past mistake is the Virtual Boy, and for the better part of three decades, the company has mostly ...

The Virtual Boy ended up being the one Nintendo handheld that never caught on due to a number of factors. A shame in a way, due to its unique properties and unexpected library prioritizing early 3D ...

Chris Littlechild (He/Him) is an Editor and Writer Trainer from the United Kingdom. He has been gaming since receiving an original Game Boy and copies of Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: Six ...

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In 1995, Nintendo seemingly could do no wrong. The Japanese company revitalized the gaming market in the West with a mix of clever marketing and an unprecedented string of hits that bore unforgettable ...

A few days ago, a Nintendo patent filing once again kickstarted rumors that a second-screen accessory might be on its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, specifically for Nintendo DS games. While it’s an ...

On February 17, the Virtual Boy is getting a second life as a $100 add-on for the Switch 2. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget) Even in 2026, VR still feels like tech that isn't quite ready for prime time.